I had heard incredible feedback about the INFO 287: The Hyperlinked Library class but I did not predict how transformative this course would be for me. As a student at the beginning of the course I felt that the theories and flexible concepts within it made my individual path unknown and unpredictable. However, I found that diving headlong into the material inevitably gave me access to insights and ideas that I had not encountered despite working in libraries for five years.
The nature of being hyperlinked in library communities cuts to the core of human experiences. It invites patience and chaos, but also collaboration and the courage to ‘follow the spark’ and support brilliance when it appears.
Thank you to Dr. Michael Stephens for providing this unique learning environment and to my classmates for sharing their sparks and engaging with mine.