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Hyperlink Library Summer Edition Announcement
Michael welcomed students to the Hyperlink Library Summer Edition and announced that the course will have two sections due to high demand. He explained that all course activities, including interactions and assignments, will take place on the current platform, with the exception of submitting URLs through Canvas. Michael clarified that students should not use their 203/200 blogs for the Hyperlink Library course.
Hyperlink Library Onboarding Meeting
Michael addressed the large group of approximately 68 participants working in the hyperlink library space, explaining that all their blogs would be hosted there. He outlined three key elements on the front page: a welcome message, action items for getting started, and a request for participants to share their blog URLs. Michael also announced that former student George, who previously took courses 200 and 287 with him, would be helping with content creation and troubleshooting as part of his independent study.
Summer Class Structure Overview
Michael explained the structure of the summer class, noting that it condenses content from a typical 16-week semester into 9-10 weeks. He described how some weeks will cover two modules simultaneously, while others will focus on specific topics like the hyperlink library module, which includes a historic lecture. Michael emphasized that the summer format allows students to earn 3 units in a short period while maintaining the same educational content as fall or spring semesters.
Course Assignment Structure Overview
Michael explained the assignment structure and due dates for the course, noting that major assignments are due monthly with the Inspiration report coming before the end, while blogging consists of five posts submitted as a package. He emphasized that students don’t need to read every module resource, encouraging them to pick and choose content based on their interests, whether in public or academic librarianship. Michael stressed that there are no tests in the class, but students should incorporate relevant readings into their assignments and blogging work.
Summer Class Activities Planning
Michael discussed upcoming class activities for the summer, including social hours and an assignment Q&A session scheduled for June 7th, with additional sessions planned for mid-July featuring Michael Casey. He announced that all sessions would be recorded and held on Sunday afternoons at 4 PM Pacific time, and confirmed that these events would be optional for students. Michael concluded by asking students to explore the course website, set up their blogs, and familiarize themselves with the platform over the first few days of the course.
