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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 2 weeks ago
Housekeeping: Take Your Blog With You! NOTE: Make sure you follow these instructions and pay attention to the dates below. You’ve worked so hard over the past semester – […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 2 weeks 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 Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 2 weeks ago
Welcome to Module 14: Creativity and Curiosity/Symposium Greetings all and welcome to the week where the tables turn! We devote an entire week to your own creative curiosity and […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 2 weeks ago
Storyhouse Storyhouse is a large, mixed-use cultural building in Chester, England, which opened in May 2017. The complex includes a theatre, cinema, […]
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A theatre and a cinema in one venue? Plus a restaurant and a library? Those are almost all my favorite things in one spot. Add a bookstore and some furry friends and I’d never leave.
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Wow, they’re putting on a really broad range of material. This looks really fun too: https://www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-buffy-revamped/
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Oh my goodness! Thank you for this link — it looks like such a blast!
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This is really amazing. Seeing so many malls closing, spaces like those can be repurposed for community/arts centers like this one. I love it. I bet the later hours might be welcoming for people looking for a space to study, connect and relax before it’s time to head home and go to bed.
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Job Listing: 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 2 weeks, 2 days ago
A Librarian makes room for… Everyone’s story!
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Kudos on Your Reflection Blogging Hey all – I have had the most enjoyable few days reading your blogging. I am dipping into your learning posts as part of grading and I so […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Billy & Samm Want to Go to Edinburgh! 🏴 I thought this was cool! Image: Sleeping during TV time.
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Emily Mizokami and OliviaEvans are now friends 2 weeks, 3 days ago
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Emily Mizokami wrote a new post on the site Emily's Hyperlink Adventure 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Hyperlinked Library Symposium Please click on the link below to watch my presentation. Symposium Script Hello, I am Emily Mizokami and I am sharing my experience […]
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amyb wrote a new post on the site Abookgirl's Hyperlinked Experience 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Reflection on Hyperlinked Communities I strongly believe in the idea that libraries are for everyone. Putting that concept into practice feels overwhelming, however, I learned […]
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I was in a library yesterday where they still had the big desk, but everyone was seated below eye level, which seemed to change the power dynamic. I thought it was interesting.
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I just had the realization myself while kneeling to reshelve some books that, while I can see clearly across the whole library where I work just fine, my students (who are much shorter than I am) are not seeing the library the same way I am. I’ve made efforts to reconfigure so that a three-foot-tall mini-human has better sightlines of everything in the room, because it sure feels much more claustrophobic and overwhelming. It seems like such a simple concept, but much more difficult in execution, especially with a giant, sturdy circulation desk dominating a corner of the room.
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That’s how it is at my local library. When they are seated they are below eye level. Often they’re standing though. It also used to be right next to the entrance, where it felt very much like a security checkpoint when you were leaving. Now it is against the far wall when you enter and it feels more like a concierge. I never really thought about it before because I am not particularly intimidated by approaching but now I wonder how other people see it.
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Emily Mizokami posted an update 2 weeks, 3 days ago
I am having a hard time figuring out how to share my symposium with you all! @oliviaevans did exactly what I am trying to do and uploaded it to a YouTube Channel but It is taking forever just to process my test video on Youtube. Any advice is welcome! I have a script and a cute slideshow on Google Slides, but can’t seem to get it work out with…[Read more]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Class Social Chat Thoughts? Hello all – I want to schedule one more informal social time at the end of the semester. I have found offering two times seems to work. What works […]
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Sorry I will have to miss this one. I work both days, my lunch break however is at noon (PT) both days!
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I am very sorry, that I will miss the chat. I will be visiting my mom & aunt for Mother’s Day.
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I also will not be able to join on these days. I work Saturdays and will be out with my mom on Sunday the 12th.
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I will be able to attend either – but likely will attend on Saturday the 11th!
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@Michael, I can make the 11th! (Taking my daughter to her first concert on Mother’s Day–can’t think of a better way to celebrate 😁😏).
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May 11th sounds great! I’d really enjoy a class social.
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Pretty sure I can do the 11th! It would be a nice way to wrap up the semester 🙂
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The 11th works for me!
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Submit Your Blog URL for Reflection Blogging Assignment Hey all – when you finish your 5th reflective blog post please submit your blog URL to Canvas for assignment “Reflection Blogging.” Submit your […]
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Inspiration: Hiring a Social Worker at Des Moines PLAnd:
“They will be able to help our community with issues like housing and shelter, food insecurity, medical needs, whatever their needs are a social worker has special skills designed to match up their needs with the resources in their community" https://t.co/4Swzx6IJ7T
— Noah Lenstra (@NoahLenstra) April 12, 2023
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@michael. Thank you for sharing this! In my research for the inspiration report, I found this map of social work and library collaborations https://wholepersonlibrarianship.com/map/ and was pleasantly surprised to see a large number of libraries collaborating with social workers.
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@royaflin That is so cool!
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The library system I work for recently opened a new position and hired two Community Outreach Specialists, which is similar to a social worker. They help patrons in the library by connecting them to resources, as well as go out into the community and partner with other organizations. The COS at the library I work for is starting a partnership with second harvest to organize monthly food distribution to a local migrant center. She has been such an asset to our library and community!
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@smartinez Apologies for the delayed reply! Thanks for sharing your experience with the COS!
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Roya Koutchekinia wrote a new post on the site Epiphanies 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Inspiration Report- Hopeful Futures: Contra Costa County Library as a Social Prescription Hub for Foster Youth Here is the link to my inspiration report:
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Nice, @royaflin! Your report is so full of research and well-thought out. It highlights an important need that libraries can help to fill.
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@lauraw Thank you so much! This was a labor of love for me. My husband and I worked as weekend parents for a group home in our college years, and the experience stuck with me. We ended up fostering and adopting three children, later in life. I learned so much doing the research for this project and much of it resonated with my personal experience.
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Hi, Roya! As a librarian in Contra Costa, I just want to commend you for what a fantastic concept you’ve presented here. How much you care about foster youth really shines in the effort you’ve put forth in this project. Your contextual information and the statistics therein really blew me away, and underscored the need for the program you’ve designed. It’s amazing how much social interfacing and assessment I do with my students on a daily basis as a librarian for TK-5; the trust they have in us for what we do translates naturally to the type of work a social worker designing programming for the library could also do to make a change. Excellent idea, and excellent work!
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@gilbertmaryjoy Thank you so much! It was sobering to look at those statistics. My heart aches for the kids who exit the system without safety nets and parental support. It takes a village, and we can all do our parts! Thanks for taking the time to read!
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Hi Roya, thank you so much for creating this report. I’ve learned so much about the challenges in the U.S. foster system, and I can really see how libraries can become safe havens of connection and stability for youth in the system.
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@cedudley Thank you for your kind comments! I think what these kids need the most is to have stable connections with trusted adults in their lives, and yes, the library can help provide that!
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Thank you @royaflin for this exceptional blog post! Your research is astounding and the statistics are sobering. I first learned about social workers in the library way back in INFO 200 and it seems like such a natural partnership to link library services and social services. Your report is excellent in pointing out the challenges but also the opportunities! I really like the idea of peer navigators. Although I have no personal experience with foster youth, I would imagine that trust is a big concern. Connecting with similar youth seems like an important aspect of any successful program. I hope you are able to get a program like this started in real life!
Impressive work. Thank you so much for sharing it!
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@maggierogers Thank you so much! I hope I can start a program like this, too! I agree entirely that librarians and social workers are natural partners. I often wonder why there aren’t more dual MLIS/MSW programs out there. Thanks again for your kind comments.
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@royaflin, this report was very eye opening. Your “Hopeful Futures” project is a great way to show how libraries can help young people in foster care in new and important ways. It is a great connection to social services that we are seeing more and more with libraries. Thank you for all of the work you put into this.
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@troy. Thank you for your kind comments. I hope that by partnering with others working for these youth, we can reach out to them and ensure they have a safety net in place.
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Hi, Roya,
What a great inspriration report! As a school social worker, and former Foster Youth Services coordinator for SFUSD, I appreciate all of your recommendations,You might be interested in this mentoring program based at UC Berkeley: https://www.soarforyouth.org.
Recently I thougth they should rename the Independent Living Skills programs (ILPs) for foster youth “Interdependent living programs” and include the library in their transitional IL Plans!
Brava!
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@quarrypak Thank yo so much! This means a lot coming from someone who has worked with foster youth extensively. I really appreciated the link to “soar for youth” mentoring website. There really are quite a few nonprofits in the bay area working with foster youth, which is encouraging to see. I love your idea of including the library in the transitional IL plans! Thanks again, and best of luck to you in your personal and professional endeavors!
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 2 weeks, 5 days 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 Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 3 weeks ago
Advice To An LIS Graduate Student: Reflecting Life And Career Lorcan Dempsey is a librarian who has worked for library, non-profit and educational organizations in Ireland, the UK and the US. Lorcan writes: […]
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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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Hi @michael, just wanted to say how much I appreciate this module. Thank you for encouraging us to take a breath and bring empathy to ourselves and others!
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Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Creating a Board Game Library Program Caught this on Gwinnett County’s Instagram last year: So cool! From the creator of the program: All the pieces were either cut on […]
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I love this! This incorporates so many different resources the library can provide.
Also love that he’s teaching this “I emphasized heavily in my program that the artistic direction, other than that of knowing what your theme is, should be left for much later stages in the development progress.” Usability 101!
I love everything about this.
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@Michael, Thank you!
@michael I assume I should do the same for my blog from INFO 200? I had been wondering what would happen to that.
@matilda The 200 blog on the Community Site you have will remain until you graduate. Would not hurt to export your work though…or save your 200 posts in another format in the cloud, etc.
@michael Ah, good to know. So I better take care of that one too. Thank you!
Thanks for these easy steps!