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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 3 weeks ago
Welcome to Module 13: Reflective Practice Hey all – 😀👍💜📚📱❤️ I can’t believe how the time has flown. Thanks for your hard work. Now we look inward and explore reflective p […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Checking In & Sharing 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 t […]
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I hate so much what’s happened to twitter these past couple of years. It used to be such a big source of happiness (fandom) and information for me. I hate that so many of us have felt the need to leave. : (
And I’m really struggling this semester, which makes me sad because this class and the other I’m taking were ones that I was very much looking forward to. It’s just really hard to focus. Thank you for the empathy, @michael .
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@terribeth I had some amazing experiences with all my fan type stuff on Twitter years ago. I will miss that. I’m sorry you’re struggling. Please do the best you can and please think of the assignments perhaps a bit of a distraction and be as creative or whatever as you’d like… that goes for everyone.
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Professor,
Thanks so much for the grace and understanding, as well as willingness to be so flexible. It is amazing and very appreciated.
Love the kilt! My family is of the Stewart lineage, with a couple of my great aunts lived in Orkney.
Take care,
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@saraschwan happy to offer flexibility. How cool your family is in the Stewart lineage. I just love the tartan.
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These last few weeks have been a challenge for sure. I love the kilt it looks great. Thank you for your flexibility – it is appreciated.
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@crlhayd Glad to offer this flexibility in these times. Thanks for your thoughts on the kill. I so enjoy wearing it.
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@michael Thank you for your kind words and for being such an amazing professor. This is my second class with you, and I just love the way you teach and how you care about all of your students. You embody the “librarian spirit” and inspire me to be a great librarian. Also, what an awesome picture – you look so majestic!!
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@inabookbind Thanks for the kind words about my teaching! Means a lot right now!
There was good lighting for the picture for sure!
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@michael I second what Millicent said! Thank you Professor Stephens for being a light for us!
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@catladylilia Awww thank you! I look to all of you for the light as well!
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Dr. Stephens,
I cannot thank you enough for your inspirational and empathetic words. I admire the work that you do and your modules have honestly been the highlights of my day these past few weeks. That is an awesome kilt by the way! Thank you for always sharing pictures of your adventures away from class! 🙂 @michael-
@mickeysosa97 So cool! I am glad the modules have resonated. Thnaks for the kind words about the kilt!
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@michael Thank you for the check-in. This semester had me quite busy with life things outside of the course, and before I realize it Thanksgiving is here. I will do my best to get caught up on the backlog in time!
I agree with all the above comments that your kilt photo looks wonderful! Imagine if this was the About the Author photo in your next book! 😀
But I can also relate to the lament of Twitter, not just from a long-standing time of using the site, but how the changes are creating such a deterrent to the credibility of information. So many users and official entities were able to make use of the real-time update culture, but now that’s all being thrown into jeopardy. Migrating to another site is possible, but it also means starting up again.
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@allofbethany Apologies for not replying to this! Thank you for there kind words on my kilt.
You are so right about Twitter and migrating. I’m on Blue Sky now but I am not feeling it as much as I thought I would.
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Navigating the E-Portfolio Process: Tips, Tricks and Tales from the Trenches I was interviewed for this article: Embrace the Stress (But Don’t Let It Overwhelm You) It’s perfectly normal to feel a bit overwhelmed by the […]
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@michael thank you for sharing! I won’t have to tackle my e-Portfolio until next fall, but I’ve already thought about it with a little trepidation. It’s reassuring to read this in advance!
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@valancy All the planning and organizing you can do leading up to the e-port can be very helpful. And also think of it as though you’re just writing a series of essays and take it one step at a time.
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Inspiration: Library Joy What a wonderful article! I love acquiring new knowledge that the programs I create provide. Even if the program is on a serious topic, it can be […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 3 weeks, 6 days ago
“Who needs libraries, anyway?” – Wowza! “Ironically, for all of the scheduled programming it offers, the BPL has discovered one of the biggest services it provides is simply its s […]
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@Michael Great Article! I love how it talks about how space itself is a service for users. It really is! Honestly, when I was in high school, I mainly went to my local library to cool down from the 100-degree weather. I didn’t go for the books or the computers (although checking my Myspace was a bonus); I just wanted to sit in a cool and safe place for a while. Space is a luxury and I’m glad libraries can provide that
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@msandoval I so agree. I think space to just be is one of our important roles.
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I’m from Boston and the BPL was a huge part of my teen years.
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A great article! And it plays nicely into my final paper for Collection Development!
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 4 weeks ago
Cedar Rapids Public Library Video TourHey all – I put together a little video about my tour and time at Cedar Rapids Public Library. I went there to speak at the library’s staff dev […]
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Living / learning roof looks awesome! Do they allow dogs up there?
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@arthurkolat I think they do sometimes!
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@michael Thank you for sharing – what an amazing library story! I’m so that they were able to rebuild, and make the space even better. I really like the auditorium, it’s so big – would be perfect for some movie or documentary screenings! Like @arthurkolat , I also think that the learning roof is so inventive and fun, and probably gets more folks out into the fresh air.
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@inabookbind It’s such a cool story of rebuilding and going way beyond what they had before.
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 4 weeks ago
Welcome to Module 12: Infinite Learning CYOA 2 For this module, we will explore how learning is changing and the ways new literacies are impacting how information is shared. This is another […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months ago
e-Portfolio Congrats! 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 […]
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Congrats to those finishing up! To other fellow students who are, like me, still working on their degree, hang in there and enjoy the journey! I’m not graduating until Fall ’25, but I can’t wait!
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it will be here before we know it 🙂
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True! I am both sad and impatient for it, all at the same time.
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@acorey I’m in the same boat, see you in Fall 2025 😉
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@msandoval You too!
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I enrolled for the Spring 2025 e-portfolio class earlier this week! It’s the last class I will be taking and then I am done with my MLIS!
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Congratulations everyone! I’ll be in the hot seat soon enough (Fall 2025) 🙂
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Yay! Fall’25 people!
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Congrats to everyone finishing up!! I’m in the same boat as those who said Fall 2025–see you all then. 😀
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months ago
Michael Casey Recording Thanks to @catladylilia and @arthurkolat for all of their questions and scission. Please watch if you can..I also mention some topics regarding […]
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Just getting to this recording. What a great chat! Casey had a lot of great insights to offer. I have seen first hand how signing up k-12 students for cards increases patronage. I appreciate that he shared his honest opinion of social media marketing, he made a fair point when he mentioned that followers have already made the effort to seek out a library’s page.
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months ago
Welcome to Module 11: Infinite Learning CYOA Greetings all – For this module, we will explore how learning is changing and the ways new literacies are impacting how information […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months ago
Hyperlinked Jobs: Digital Services Manager From last year: Wilmette Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Digital Services manager to join our team. This role will be […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months ago
Worrisome & Chaotic Times 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 […]
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@michael Thank you so much for your empathy. It’s been such a hard week….I’m still mourning but I’m slowly starting to feel better. I appreciate your kindness and patience so much!
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@mickeysosa97 It has been a hard week. I am the same… feeling better. Worried though.
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@michael Definitely worried too. I hope that we do not suffer too greatly. Sending all the good vibes to everyone. <3 Please take care.
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months ago
Reminder: Michael Casey Chat Today Hey all – Hope you can attend: November 3: Michael Casey, author of one of our foundational texts and Director of Customer Experience for […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months, 1 weeks ago
Cool Video: We Need Librarians….I especially appreciate the emphasis on empathy!
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months, 1 weeks ago
Fall Greetings: Happy Halloween! Happy Halloween all. I hope everyone is well. Enjoy the evening! Here’s a song about a witch: 🙂
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@michael Happy Halloween!!
Here is another witchy song lol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU35oCHGhJ0
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@inabookbind So good!
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Happy Halloween! 🎃🍬🍭🍫
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months, 1 weeks ago
Inspiration: Austin Central Library John Szabo, City Librarian at Los Angeles Public Library, posted this to Facebook. I asked if I could share with you all. He said yes! During a […]
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@michael Thank you for sharing this – what a gorgeous, engaging space! My parents recently moved to an Austin suburb and are still trying to settle in to feel at home. I’m going to Austin in December and will definitely check this place out. I think my parents (and my kids) will love it.
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@emtaggart Sincere apologies for missing this comment. I hope you get to see the library when you go to Austin. The view in the highlighted picture looks so amazing to me.
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months, 1 weeks ago
Inspiration: Gwinnett County PL Branch! Hey all – Michael Casey sent me this article about the grand opening of GCPL Snellville Branch last fall. Take a look at the photos! Note the staff […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months, 1 weeks ago
SUNDAY: Ask Michael Casey a Question SUNDAY! Michael Casey, author of one of our foundational texts and Director of Customer Experience for the Gwinnett County Public Library in met […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months, 1 weeks ago
Welcome to Module 10: The Power of Stories Greetings all! This week we turn our attention to STORIES! Stories and storytelling can have a strong impact. Stories are p […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 months, 1 weeks ago
School Librarians Hey all – a former student shared this with me and I thought it would be cool to share with all in the class:
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