Author Archives: Michael Stephens

About Michael Stephens

Dr. Michael Stephens is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. His research focuses on use of emerging technologies in libraries and technology learning programs. He currently writes the monthly column “Office Hours” in Library Journal exploring issues, ideas and emerging trends in library and information science education. Stephens has spoken about emerging technologies, innovation, and libraries to audiences in over 26 states and in nine countries. He is fascinated by library buildings and virtual spaces that center around users, participation, creating content, and encouraging the heart. As a professional he worked 15 years in public libraries.

End of Term Chats! Today & Tomorrow

Hyperlinked Library End of Term Chat  –  I’ll be in the Zoom room for 30 minutes or so each day. #hyperlib End of Semester Chat — Dec 4, 2021 1pm PT — Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/82293728828?pwd=S1J6eTRHbmhvZzRoWFNXVjB1TUtVZz09 Password: 607588 #hyperlib End of Semester Chat 2 — Dec 5, 2021 1pm PT — Join from PC, […]

A Future Librarian’s Promise

Note from Michael – Carlie was a WISE student taking the Hyperlinked Library awhile ago. Carlie wrote this post as part of her course blogging and we shared it at my blog. She just reminded me about it and I thought I would share with you all as we wind down. I’ve been reflecting on what kind of […]

Share & Submit Your Symposium Post!

Hey all – to make it easy for folks to explore the symposium posts today and through the weekend,  please share your URL here. Post with a short “tweet” abstract for your entry in the comments below. Or perhaps a haiku? 🙂 ALSO: Please submit the URL for your symposium post to Canvas when you […]