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.

Kindness Machine! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

This is brand new to me and I love it! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj21-AsgWJF/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D

From a Former #hyperlib Student – GLAM!

Love this! @mstephens7 This is perfect for Students interested in #GLAM https://t.co/8ATM557nYd — Christy Brightwell (@BeRight_BeWell) September 8, 2022

Assignment Due Date Update – Innovation Strategy & Roadmap

Hey all – The new due date for the Innovation Strategy & Roadmap is 4/02 Major Assignment Due Dates: Assignment X: 2/19 Innovation Strategy & Roadmap: 3/26 – now 4/02 Inspiration Report: 4/30 Virtual Symposium: Week beginning 5/8 Please enjoy your spring break as well!

Welcome to Module 8: New Models

Greetings! Now we turn our attention to new models of service, new ways of doing things. This module includes materials from Stacie Ledden and Anythink Libraries.

Parks Pass & Hyperlinks

This just in from a former #hyperlib student via email: I just wanted to say hello and let you know that I’ve been thinking about you and our class! I was doing my MLIS homework one day and came across a free California State Parks pass that was able to be checked out from the […]

Hyperlinked Job Description – “You have Curiosity…focused energy…”

Hey all – this job was posted at Denver Public Library in early 2015. The description is gone but it was very interesting.

News Piece About Libraries in NH

Hey all – Former Hyperlinked student Nick Gagnon shared this with me and he appears in the video! Take a look: https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-chronicle-libraries-arent-just-about-books-you-can-also-borrow-other-things/43179995

Welcome to Module 7: Planning for Participatory Services

Greetings all! For this module we will focus on planning for emerging technologies, participatory services of all kinds and the future. This is where we start to get very practical and focused on what’s happening with trends and technology in libraries and information centers. This is also the time to start thinking about the technologies, […]

Share Your Thoughts – Wholehearted & Hyperlinked?

@patrice01 asked this in the self care group and I thought it would be cool to boost it up here to the course blog: What does it mean to you to be Wholehearted & Hyperlinked? I would be thrilled if you shared your personal thoughts below!!!

Kudos on Your Reflection Blogging

Hey all – I finished up reading everyone’s blog posts. I am thrilled with the ideas you explored and the cohesion. I believe I am caught up (!!!) – but if you did not get a comment from me on the blog posts submitted so far, let me know. I am so enjoying all of […]

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