Hey all – my eyes are bit bleary, and dinner and some binging on Netflix beckons, but I must tell you it’s hard to leave all the wonderful work you have done! I have so enjoyed this class – thank you one and all. I wish you all the very best wherever your hyperlinked journey […]
Written by Michael Stephens
Hello! I made you a video: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gk1u47fgimtiylayaz2wa/FA-2024-Shout-Out.mp4?rlkey=0wt6d2mifj38cjjksnu2368hz&st=e9omgorc&dl=0 Wishing you the best! ❤️ Update – Zoom really did a number on the video quality! Apologies!
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HEY ALL – I am taking a break from INFO 200 research papers to look at symposium entries and can I just say: “Your work is AMAZING!” Thank you.
Written by Michael Stephens
UPDATE: Our school IT staff have to do critical updates before the 21st. Please export your blog by Sunday, December 15th. NOTE: Make sure you follow these instructions and pay attention to the dates below. You’ve worked so hard over the past semester – don’t let that content just disappear!
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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
Dear Hyperlinked Library Class Fall 2024, I wanted to take a moment to reach out and share some thoughts. I’ve been deeply involved in chairing two significant committees within our College of Information, Data, and Society. It’s important work, but it has required much of my focus recently. On top of that, the recent national […]
Written by Michael Stephens
I was interviewed for this article: https://ischool.sjsu.edu/istudent-blog/navigating-e-portfolio-process-tips-tricks-and-tales-trenches Embrace the Stress (But Don’t Let It Overwhelm You) It’s perfectly normal to feel a bit overwhelmed by the e-Portfolio process. The key is not to let that stress paralyze you. Dr. Stephens encourages seeking support: “Look for student support. It’s okay to say, ‘I am stressed and […]
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“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 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
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 […]