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.

Stacie Ledden Chat Scheduled – November 27

Hey all: November 27: Stacie Ledden joins us at 4pm PT. Stacie is Director of Strategic Partnerships at Anythink Libraries.Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/81587066679?pwd=dDVhZVFCYnIvaUFRak56bVgvUUpFQT09    Password: 494989 We presented his program together at PLA in March 2022: Finding Joy: Library as Space for Playful Learning and Creativity We keep returning to […]

Checking In

Hey all – I just want to do a general check in with everyone and see how you are doing. Remember we are operating under fluid dates for assignments but also I just want make sure everybody’s doing OK. It feels like there is a lot of churn in the world right now, so please […]

This…. this is what we do.

I'd like to thank the library worker @RichmondLibs who treated my dad with such kindness and compassion when he was returning my mother's books after she passed away. You made a painful event more human and manageable for him. It meant the world. — Nicholas Poole (@NickPoole1) October 1, 2022