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 … Continue reading “Checking In”
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings all. There’s been a lot of discussion about artificial intelligence of late. Here is something that was shared in a recent faculty technology section. Notebook LM from Google actually allows users to upload an article or some such and create a PODCAST using AI. If you like to reinforce your learning with audio files, … Continue reading “Notebook LM Makes a Podcast from Course Reading”
Written by Michael Stephens
This one popped up here in Michigan a few years ago. What do you think? (bolding mine) CLASSIFICATION: Librarian (ET. – 40 hours) POSITION TITLE: Creative Services Librarian REPORTS TO: Adult Services and Reference, Department Head POSITION SUMMARY: The Creative Services Librarian manages, develops and delivers innovative programming in a creative environment. Utilizes hands-on training … Continue reading “Hyperlinked Job Description – Creativity!”
Written by Michael Stephens
Hey all – Michael Casey sent me this article about the grand opening of GCPL Snellville Branch in 2023. We chat with Michael on Sunday July 12. July 12: Michael Casey, author of one of our foundational texts and Director of Customer Experience for the Gwinnett County Public Library in metropolitan Atlanta, will join us … Continue reading “Inspiration: Gwinnett County PL Branch! Michael Casey Chat Coming Soon”
Written by Michael Stephens
Hello all! I was absolutely honored as a member of the Elk Rapids District Library Board to attend our groundbreaking last Tuesday and also say a few words about what the new library will offer to our community. I thought I would share my remarks. I went off script a couple of times, as I … Continue reading “Groundbreaking for ERDL”
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings everyone. Period. I did it. I just did what I’m posting about for you all. I am using a new voice to type application on my desktop Macintosh. It’s called Type Whisper. And one of the things that I have struggled with is making the jump from the usual dictation on Apple devices to … Continue reading “Reading & Commenting on Your Blogging”
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 – I’ve heard from some of you that there’s just so much going on in personal life as well as in the world. (Same here!) To help ease the pressure, FLUID DUE DATES are in place for the rest of the term. This means you can work on assignments as you are able, … Continue reading “Fluid Dates”
Written by Michael Stephens
Once again, good morning everyone. I have a few housekeeping details for you. Please say hello to @jannaxzw ! You can read Jana’s intro post here: https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/jannaxzw144/2026/06/16/introductory-post/ Please add the blog to your Feedly or other reader: https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/jannaxzw144/ Also, we had a typo in one of the earlier versions of the OPML. Please note that … Continue reading “Say Hello to Janna & Housekeeping Details”
Written by Michael Stephens
Good morning everyone. It looks as though my website and blog tame the web is down. I am following up with Aaron, who takes care of the server for me. It may be a few hours before things come back online. Apologies for this, and again, if you can’t get to the readings, that’s no … Continue reading “Tame the Web Down”