Tag: Hyperlinked

Hyperlinked Symposium: #hyperlib Explore & Act in 3-2-1

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.

Reflection Blog #2: Illinois Libraries Bridge the Gap Between Veterans and their Communities

Veterans are a unique community who chronically underuse their resources but also are frequently neglected by greater society. While reading through papers at the crossroads of libraries and veteran needs, I discovered the estimate that only 20% of veterans utilize their benefits (Adamich, 2018). I shared this statistic with veteran friends and they expressed that many veterans carry fears of judgement and medical paper trails that restrict their career opportunities. There are many obvious ways that libraries can attempt to be a beacon for this community through providing information, but I began to wonder: how can libraries become environments of connection and interaction for veterans?

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