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Written by Michael Stephens
“Ironically, for all of the scheduled programming it offers, the BPL has discovered one of the biggest services it provides is simply its space—giving people a place to be. For free.” https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2023/11/12/public-libraries-boston/?fbclid=IwAR2dmqXQ3Y5TPG67UwrB1ExaOQ9Ten2VqQQmkiMYPkwHuGw4RAp7ehsffLk The genius of public libraries is that they were created by citizens, and their only agenda is to collect what humans know—and […]
Written by Michael Stephens
I especially appreciate the emphasis on empathy!
Written by Michael Stephens
Hey all – just an FYI. An “Office Hours” column from 2016 at Library Journal may be of interest. It’s all about the questions we ask in interviews. Also see the response from SJSU School of Info grad Jessica Gilbert Redman. It’s in Wholehearted on page 65.
Written by Michael Stephens
Hey all – Just a note of support for anyone in class who may be stressed etc with these chaotic times. Please take care of yourselves…step away from class over the next couple of days if you need to. My plan is tons of self care and soothing TV shows… and Fleetwood Mac tunes! I […]
Written by Michael Stephens
Hey all – I’ve decided next week is “Keep Calm & Reflect” week. Work on your assignments and take time for yourselves to reflect on our class themes. Message me anytime with questions!
Written by Michael Stephens
Hello all – If you have time, you may want to give this AI fueled site under the google banner a try. Notebook LM “Podcast” Audio https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-audio-overviews/ With one click, two AI hosts start up a lively “deep dive” discussion based on your sources. They summarize your material, make connections between topics, and banter back […]
Written by Michael Stephens
Hey all – @maryann was featured chatting with Mychal Threets’ on Insta. Take a look: https://www.instagram.com/mychal3ts/reel/DHycjiGRolB/?hl=en
Written by Michael Stephens
I know some of you may be finishing up your e-portfolios very soon or have already submitted everything. I am grading comps now for my group of e-portfolio students. So nice to see work from #hyperlib as evidence.
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings everyone. I had a really enjoyable full day with the staff of Wilmette public library in Illinois on Friday. I did their morning presentation and then stayed around to interact with the staff and do a debrief of the morning presentation as a breakout in the afternoon. I want to share some photos and […]