INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library | George Rothrock | Friends Activity https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/peers/george/activity/friends/ Activity feed for George Rothrock's friends. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:52:59 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e5a82d9110400aba2cac1c10f935433c Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57783/#acomment-57899 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:45:58 -0700 @carahuttinger No worries!

In reply to - Cara Huttinger posted an update in the group Ask A Question! I wanted to export all of the content from my blog to save for E-Port. However, after exporting it, I received an error message from MS Word, saying […] ]]> ae1a629137df22fbab24ca7a87233945 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/communitymesh/2026/07/28/reflection-blogging-new-models/#comment-5 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:46:10 -0700 @amoreno0617 I am glad you highlighted these questions that libraries should be asking. It’s so interesting about libraries being close to transportation ports. Our goal at Elk Rapids Library was to be within one mile, meaning walking distance, of the schools, which it is, and that there be sidewalks for the students to use, which there will be,…Read more

In reply to - Anthony Moreno wrote a new post on the site The Community Mesh Reflection Blogging – New Models In module 8, there are many articles and resources of information to learn from. On the New Models page of the […] ]]> fde5600e165c14d48de5ed6635d05868 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/gigalinked/2026/07/31/hyperlinked-environments-the-middle-school-library/#comment-8 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:42:14 -0700 @nhaynes827 This: “Students use my library as a refuge for reasons beyond books or computers, avoiding bad weather, avoiding other students, or wanting a familiar space.” That whole paragraph is very interesting to me. And I did similar back in the day with my junior high library as well as my high school library. I am so glad you are there…Read more

In reply to - Nicholas Haynes wrote a new post on the site gigalinked Reflection Blog: Hyperlinked Environments in the Middle School Library A hyperlinked library has a few specific components rather than one single quality. […] ]]> d3f55299dcf583639e88f084d767f337 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/jennshyperlinkedjourney/2026/08/01/reflection-on-new-models-and-the-anythink-nature-library/#comment-15 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:39:48 -0700 Jennifer – I find it really interesting to think about how the Impact Compass and Anythink’s ethos and the Four-space Model sort of overlap to make this really interesting vision of what public libraries can be.

In reply to - Jennifer K wrote a new post on the site Jenn's Hyperlinked Journey Reflection on New Models and the Anythink Nature Library I was excited to focus on new models in librarianship for these modules. Lately, many […] ]]> 5d2c666709bf98d0c7475f1f15aca9f8 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=3521 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:24:14 -0700
Share & Submit Your Symposium Post!

Hey all – to make it easy for folks to explore the symposium posts today and through the week,  please share your URL here. Post with a short abstract for […]

]]> 29 ca54e256d16c0b62f903fc907a76e8fa Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=20697 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:25:09 -0700
Summer Term: Submitting Your Activity Feed

Hey all – it feels so formal to do this when this class has been so engaged and social over our summer term but for the sake of grading, please […]

]]> 1 01e3d7b6c8f11fde5fd32a629ea77d1b Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57783/#acomment-57810 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:48:43 -0700 Let me know if you try this. I think it’s kind of an interesting approach.

In reply to - Cara Huttinger posted an update in the group Ask A Question! I wanted to export all of the content from my blog to save for E-Port. However, after exporting it, I received an error message from MS Word, saying […] ]]> 1827f13cf2bde3c190eeebcb19d4cc8e Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57783/#acomment-57809 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:48:16 -0700 @carahuttinger The export method that I shared in that post is to create a .XML file which can then be imported into another WordPress site. I had a couple of thoughts about this. You could Export each of your Blog posts as a PDF. That would take some time, but I also wondered what the GPT could do so I asked If it could pull apart an XML file.…Read more

In reply to - Cara Huttinger posted an update in the group Ask A Question! I wanted to export all of the content from my blog to save for E-Port. However, after exporting it, I received an error message from MS Word, saying […] ]]> c3cafdaf45844671d3b43fbf690882e2 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=3088 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:07:59 -0700
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 your Symposium entries. The module is here. Please take a […]

]]> 0 d06ec72992ee08110ac44d9e0b04b17d Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/bslickdirectconnections/2026/07/19/reflection-on-new-models-lets-get-hygge-with-it/#comment-29 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:34:23 -0700 Becca – Super cozy is a good thing!

In reply to - Becca Slick wrote a new post on the site Becca Slick's Director Connections Reflection on New Models: Let's Get Hygge With It! I was intrigued by the concept of “Hygge” (pronounced hoo-ga) that @michael describes […] ]]> cdb48be63906c43d7934c7be7b4ae0b0 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=22366 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:28:09 -0700
Reminder: Store Your PDFs etc in the Cloud for IR

Greetings everyone — I just wanted to do a quick reminder that you should consider storing your larger PDF files or other file formats for the inspiration report in the […]

]]> 0 a478d9931165c55ab06a451f89f635e4 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57626/#acomment-57639 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:50:46 -0700 @lauraskor this is amazing!

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski posted an update in the group Connection Cafe' Hi everyone! I just wanted so share this wonderful story from NPR about a boy who developed a robot that teaches the Ojibwe language! What a cool […] ]]> a6fa0aaf1bbfef67bdd51b6608361128 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/steal-this-idea/#comment-5986 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:48:38 -0700 @beccaslick Nice!

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Steal This Idea! ]]> 163346e49c02338a846c62cce2e4c63b Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/symposium-launch-end-of-term-chat-this-sunday/#comment-5984 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:43:18 -0700 @nimalinybk thank you so much for your kind words.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Symposium Launch & End of Term Chat This Sunday Hey all – If you can, please drop in for chat. I’ll be happy to answer any q […] ]]> 345b4f10814f717575743284600a4bdd Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/steal-this-idea/#comment-5983 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:42:19 -0700 @beccaslick i’m wondering if you could do a small version of this or do it in another way that still conveys the same thought?

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Steal This Idea! ]]> fe4f97f31b0f5140ae67866d3e59c2d9 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-sound-studio-at-sonoma-county-pl/#comment-5982 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:25:31 -0700 @litwrit what a great thought and I think it would also apply to anyone interested in seeing what podcast recording would be like or anything related to voice work. So cool.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Sound Studio at Sonoma County PL   Reserve a sound studio at Central or Rincon Valley Library branches to create, ed […] ]]> 303932b8981ff3508cfa456fa396fc50 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-sound-studio-at-sonoma-county-pl/#comment-5981 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:24:38 -0700 @nigelito I had an info 200 student focus on twitch streaming for their work a few semesters ago. It was very interesting and I agree that every kid wants to be a twitch star.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Sound Studio at Sonoma County PL   Reserve a sound studio at Central or Rincon Valley Library branches to create, ed […] ]]> 0855d34edddadb5cdffa8b3d477a22ce Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/mylibrarydiaries/2026/07/05/hyperlinked-environments-reflection-blog-rethinking-access-through-fine-free-service/#comment-13 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:42:50 -0700 @vino the fine-free initiatives have been a very popular topic this term. And the inequity that fines have promoted for years, and what fines have contributed to library anxiety, which is a thing, have not been helpful for getting people in the doors, especially people that will benefit from what the library offers but they feel thay can’t come in.

In reply to - Vinothiny Kumaradevan wrote a new post on the site Vino's Library Diaries Hyperlinked Environments Reflection Blog: Rethinking Access Through Fine Free Service While reading Salt Lake City Public Library’s case s […] ]]> 5afe2bff374342de4f66df7afddeb4a5 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=22361 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:37:30 -0700
Symposium Launch & End of Term Chat This Sunday

Hey all – If you can, please drop in for chat. I’ll be happy to answer any questions folks have on the rest of the term and assignments and just […]

]]> 2 944f1790b5330bbc526b19c906886cda Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/mylibrarydiaries/2026/07/18/new-models-reflection-blog-finding-hygge-through-a-monthly-vision-board-community/#comment-12 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:29:11 -0700 @vino I’m very happy to learn about this program, the Vision Board monthly meetings sound so useful and engaging, and I so appreciate what you shared from this initiative.

In reply to - Vinothiny Kumaradevan wrote a new post on the site Vino's Library Diaries New Models Reflection Blog: Finding Hygge Through a Monthly Vision Board Community One of the ideas that captured my attention most from the […] ]]> 48b8741abafcbb88537a56cf1e4863ca Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/studyinthehyperlinked/2026/07/28/reflection-blog-new-horizons/#comment-16 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:25:54 -0700 @inasamuel you shared such an excellent example with the digital navigator program at Salt Lake City Public. A lot of innovation seemed to come out of the pandemic years because libraries had to step up to reach their users in a way that we might not have ever thought about. This is fascinating stuff.

In reply to - Ina Samuel wrote a new post on the site A Study In the Hyperlinked Library Reflection Blog: New Horizons Having never heard of the Horizon reports before, the materials for the New Horizons module this semester are […] ]]> 9bc411c71fb4f195d2d993337e68c9a0 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/ldee50/2026/07/27/new-models-an-invitation-to-patrons/#comment-16 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:23:14 -0700 Liz – I appreciate your ruminations on the use of the word invitation and how it seems to be a prominent theme in recent innovations in libraries. Also yay for your new card!

In reply to - Liz Grewal wrote a new post on the site The OT Librarian New Models: An Invitation to Patrons I have been inspired by the large and small ways that libraries have continued to meet community needs and engage the […] ]]> 7f1f33ab2dd0a87c5eed24b492cc47c2 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/khepri/2026/07/27/reflection-new-horizons-thinking-about-chatgpt-and-libraries/#comment-11 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:19:02 -0700 Dawn – This: “Libraries are still about helping people learn, ask questions, and find trustworthy information. AI is just another tool that librarians can use alongside everything else.” I agree with this. And as you point out in this post, we need to understand as much as we can about this tectonic technology. (alliteration!)

In reply to - Dawn Khepri wrote a new post on the site Dawn Khepri Reflection New Horizons: Thinking About ChatGPT and Libraries Reflection New Horizons: Thinking About ChatGPT and Libraries This week’s module made me think a […] ]]> ac1125e7bd61b300c5130854486ea114 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/bookwyrmsguidetothehyperlinks/2026/07/07/reflection-on-hyperlinked-environments-global-libraries/#comment-16 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:05:35 -0700 @litwrit The T-Rex is amazing! I appreciate all the global libraries you highlighted in this post. This will be a good artifact for your ePortfolio.

In reply to - Sarah Morse wrote a new post on the site The BookWyrm's Guide to the Hyperlinks Reflection on Hyperlinked Environments: Global Libraries What should a library look like? Besides books, what should libraries be […] ]]> 76903d847928a962b41899f69336faa8 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/therainbowpixelconnection/2026/07/08/reflection-blog-2-hyperlinked-environments-international-libraries/#comment-11 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:43:38 -0700 @yoli ” Unerringly, he points to the loneliness epidemic and the crippling era of misinformation we live in.” These are absolutely serious issues that should be addressed. Libraries can play a role for sure, but also social services agencies, etc as well.

In reply to - Yolanda Medina wrote a new post on the site The Rainbow Pixel Connection Reflection Blog #2: Hyperlinked Environments – International Libraries For the Hyperlinked Environments module, I decided to check out […] ]]> 3cf677d28ba9690dca8836fd9f74a4b4 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/therainbowpixelconnection/2026/07/20/reflection-blog-new-horizons-and-ai-chatbots/#comment-10 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:16:53 -0700 @yoli I agree with @mylifeastori — I appreciate you highlighting the Wikipedia panic. And I recall vividly in my first teaching job being in a crowded classroom and talking about Wikipedia, and one student raising her hand and saying, no way should we ever use Wikipedia. We should stay far away from it. And that is such a similar argument that…Read more

In reply to - Yolanda Medina wrote a new post on the site The Rainbow Pixel Connection Reflection Blog: New Horizons and AI Chatbots The reading from the New Horizons module that resonated the most with me is the opinion piece, […] ]]> 27b5f679a16ef44369381d1fba52d120 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/yknode/2026/07/12/mobile-access-and-accessibility/#comment-8 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:13:31 -0700 @yknode I appreciate what you are describing with this post, which to me feels like an evolution of trying to fix a problem with technology. But recognizing that the problem might be better solved by other more sustainable avenues as well. This is good stuff to think about.

In reply to - Yadir wrote a new post on the site A Linked Knode Mobile Access and Accessibility Immediate Access vs. Building Future Accessibility Watson’s 2023 article “Libraries on Call: Smartphone lending program bridges […] ]]> bb3fda671506009cf1847250c2aef715 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/yknode/2026/07/26/the-incomplete-library-model/#comment-7 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:01:57 -0700 @yknode This: “Libraries should be malleable and lived in, not pristine and untouchable.” Such a strong and true statement that addresses what libraries should look like in the 21st century.

In reply to - Yadir wrote a new post on the site A Linked Knode The Incomplete Library Model The concept of “library” has been steadily transforming from a place of knowledge access to a place of knowledge application. Where we […] ]]> b2da2fe770752d8685ad3eb3f374ed8a Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/mycelialibrary/2026/07/25/reflection-on-new-models-fine-free-libraries/#comment-16 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:55:42 -0700 @nigelito that makes me very happy.

In reply to - Nathanael wrote a new post on the site Mycelial Libraries (or, My Silly Libraries) • Reflection on New Models: Fine Free LibrariesI was intrigued and entertained in equal measure perusing the colorful models for l […] ]]> 1f0720c6c355daee5a60b9199f0c39b8 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57552/#acomment-57559 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:37:57 -0700 @mylifeastori Yes! 😀

In reply to - Victoria Prieto posted an update in the group Ask A Question! Hello all, Is a slide deck saved as a PDF an acceptable format for the inspiration report? Thanks for the help 😊 ]]> 36e40209f103190c5c94ad9eb41ee07e Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=21112 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:31:09 -0700
Local Book Challenge - My Letter to the Library Board

Hello all – This happened in Spring 2025 but I wanted to share. At the board meeting following the request to move the book, 100 people lined up to speak […]

]]> 0 0876d68a1e07954e6f76e99ebb334594 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/theborrowedbookmark/2026/07/18/new-models-reflection-blog/#comment-13 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:42:18 -0700 @mylifeastori This: “Ultimately, this module reaffirmed that the future of libraries lies in imagination and not in technology on its own.” That’s like the theme of this class. Very well said.

In reply to - Victoria Prieto wrote a new post on the site The Borrowed Bookmark New Models Reflection Blog: Rethinking Library Service-The Anythink Nature Library and BeyondThe New Models module challenged me to imagine […] ]]> 07e5265e208d625e3c80a7ccecac8e32 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedrivalry/2026/07/04/the-changing-face-of-school-libraries/#comment-14 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:41:14 -0700 @ValB so nice to be reminded of the Jenkins quote about looking over shoulders. When I was teaching in the physical classroom years ago, I always made it a point not to worry that much about what students were looking at when we had weekend intensive classes both Saturday and Sunday. Everyone is going to look at their email or glance at the score…Read more

In reply to - ValB wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Rivalry Reflection Blog: The changing face of school librariesI have spent a lot of time recently thinking about school libraries. I worked for the past 20 years as a […] ]]> d0c699d7cf27df5c287e1ce75a4c8c3e Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedrivalry/2026/07/18/new-models-in-public-libraries/#comment-13 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:28:04 -0700 @vbrownsmith I am thrilled to hear about all the money allocated for your library system in Portland. This is excellent news. How wonderful that the children’s section will be in a location where voices can be raised.

My eye also fell on your power of stories post, which I will read when I’m doing the grading. But I wanted to tell you I am so…Read more

In reply to - ValB wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Rivalry Reflection Blog: New Models in Public LibrariesThinking about new ways that libraries can function in our world is endlessly fascinating. Because there are […] ]]> 9f47f3489d20e8e479c3060509129e78 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/summer26chaot/2026/07/07/module-6-four-kinds-of-curiosity-what-museum-beacons-taught-me-about-my-own-patrons/#comment-9 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:12:54 -0700 @chaot I appreciate your thinking in this reflective post. I do similar things in museums, especially with pieces that resonate with me deeply. I would be interested to see how library users move through libraries.

In reply to - Toby Chao wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 Summer 2026 – Toby Chao Module 6 Four Kinds of Curiosity: What Museum Beacons Taught Me About My Own Patrons I started exploring module 6: Hyperlinked Environments […] ]]> 8dfcb97edf2fcea06e79e6428579f6e2 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/summer26chaot/2026/07/20/infrastructure-with-a-pulse/#comment-8 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:56:20 -0700 @chaot I really appreciate this essay and your idea about social infrastructure and Hygge going together as “the same argument told from two different perspectives.” Wowza!

In reply to - Toby Chao wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 Summer 2026 – Toby Chao Infrastructure with a Pulse Going over this module put two ideas next to each other that I had not thought to pair before: “social […] ]]> 4ffa9d4c0df4e7040fb628266f78b5d6 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/tinazhen/2026/07/04/hyperlinked-environments-reflection/#comment-9 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:50:11 -0700 @tinazhen I appreciated the examples you shared, and I thought for a bit about what it might look like to take the inspiration from Memphis and put it into a small library setting. I agree with you that partnerships might help make that a reality.

In reply to - Tina Zhen wrote a new post on the site The Zhen Zone 2.0 Hyperlinked Environments Reflection In 1 of the 4 spaces of the hyperlinked library is the performative space. As Skot-Hansen mentions, the performative […] ]]> 9f0581f22429694d72717769256bcab4 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/tinazhen/2026/07/18/new-horizons-reflection/#comment-8 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:47:24 -0700 @tinazhen this is an inspiration to look back at the 2017 library report and think about what’s going on in 2026. I am so glad you did this.

In reply to - Tina Zhen wrote a new post on the site The Zhen Zone 2.0 New Horizons Reflection   As I was reading through the last NMC Horizon Report, Library Edition, I was surprised to see how accurately the report saw the […] ]]> bd9cfa846eed23b2303b8758d0ffabb0 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/librarianodyssey/2026/07/14/reflection-on-new-models%f0%9f%a7%98%f0%9f%8f%bb%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f/#comment-16 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:43:01 -0700 @mistara I ❤️ this definition you included: ““It’s about finding joy in the little things.”” It totally falls in place with what Stacy Leddon and I have done regarding joy in the library. This is a perfect connection.

In reply to - Tara Swindlehurst wrote a new post on the site Tara wants you to read her blog Reflection on New Models🧘🏻‍♀️         I enjoyed this week’s topic as we looked at the library as a space not only for informati […] ]]> 8e23ce0be6c1cf0756cdd9a0a0d8e12a Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hellahyperlinked/2026/07/25/reflection-on-hyperlinked-communities/#comment-4 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:40:40 -0700 @aitam I ❤️ this so much: ” The program challenges my previous understanding of libraries as information organizations in physical buildings and their virtual websites.” 😀

In reply to - Stephanie Pham Nguyen wrote a new post on the site hella hyperlinked Reflection on Hyperlinked CommunitiesWash & Learn Pop-Up Library Program in the Bronx  I am super moved and inspired by the library program […] ]]> 24ab2b0ec2a5db5986514f60d7c77a1e Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=21682 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:39:04 -0700
Inspiration: Sound Studio at Sonoma County PL

https://sonomalibrary.org/es/browse/libraryofthings/soundstudios   Reserve a sound studio at Central or Rincon Valley Library branches to create, edit, and publish audio and video projects like: Podcasts Songs…

]]> 5 9a227afec9baab5980d06c9efa7b6cd1 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/bravenewhyperlinkedworld/2026/07/27/reflection-blogging-4-new-horizons-part-2/#comment-21 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:35:40 -0700 @cocoatthelibrary This is a great question: ” Can robots help members feel less hesitant about asking for help?” I think this is a good way to examine what might be possible with robots, especially as people become more accustomed to them.

In reply to - Coco Yu wrote a new post on the site Brave New Hyperlinked World Reflection Blogging 4: New Horizons Part 2 Many immigrants visit the library for their informational, technological, educational, reading, and […] ]]> c050c90497d464ebca806f746c6f0634 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedtea/2026/07/03/reflection-2-the-hyperlinked-museum-experience/#comment-22 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:23:24 -0700 @rzhu I agree with you, Colin. The staff members’ terse response was not my favorite thing. It would have been much better to say, oh, we have an app you could download, but let me direct you to where the painting is. And I’ve been to the Art Institute of Chicago and it’s huge. Last year when we were in Scotland, I was looking for a favorite…Read more

In reply to - Ruby Zhu wrote a new post on the site Library Assistant by Day Reflection #2 – The Hyperlinked Museum Experience The readings in Module 6 on Hyperlinked Museums, Galleries & Archives reminded me of an interaction I […] ]]> 2096dc4dd094dce88a567fb4bfe7ba58 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedtea/2026/07/16/reflection-3-hygge-in-practice/#comment-21 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:20:23 -0700 @rzhu I love the example of the Tai Chi and the fact that you say it instills joy. Absolutely. That’s what we should be aiming for.

In reply to - Ruby Zhu wrote a new post on the site Library Assistant by Day Reflection #3: Hygge in Practice After completing the Innovation Strategy & Roadmap, I went back to Module 8 on New Models to do a deeper dive into the […] ]]> 57f85a210171e5fb9ee8053a91f694f0 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hopefullyhyperlinkedaworkinprogress/2026/07/05/reflection-blog-1-hyperlinked-communities/#comment-13 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:18:47 -0700 @robyncapone first up, you reminded me that many years ago I spoke at the Massachusetts Library Association. I had to go to my CV to see exactly when: Stephens, M. (2007, May). Blog’s eye view: Three industry bloggers talk about library trends. Presented at the Massachusetts Library Association, Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

Second, I love your…Read more

In reply to - Robyn Capone wrote a new post on the site Hopefully Hyperlinked: A Work in Progress Reflection Blog #1 – Hyperlinked Communities In May of 2025 I attended my first library conference, the Massachusetts Library […] ]]> bed4e2e9b60feff57931656db6063960 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hopefullyhyperlinkedaworkinprogress/2026/07/12/reflection-blog-2-hyperlinked-environments-and-global-libraries/#comment-12 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:14:18 -0700 @robyncapone I really appreciate anything related to community-led programming and services in libraries. And you’ve highlighted some excellent examples here.

In reply to - Robyn Capone wrote a new post on the site Hopefully Hyperlinked: A Work in Progress Reflection Blog #2 – Hyperlinked Environments and Global Libraries While reading about hyperlinked environments in global […] ]]> 5c57ed59974ddf4b66b9dc3812c8e948 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hopefullyhyperlinkedaworkinprogress/2026/07/20/reflection-blog-3-new-models/#comment-10 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:58:25 -0700 @robyncapone this is so interesting to read about your survey at your library. And I’m glad you have the consultant coming to maybe sort out how you can increase the collection and still have that space for the second most popular request which is expanding programs. It’s a lot to balance.

In reply to - Robyn Capone wrote a new post on the site Hopefully Hyperlinked: A Work in Progress Reflection Blog #3 – New Models When thinking about library spaces in the modern world, we are often thinking more about […] ]]> 00571036c3cddf35ec0efed35818077b Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/raeharvey/2026/07/09/hyperlinked-environments-the-hyperlinked-public-library/#comment-12 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:54:17 -0700 @raeharvey I so love that magical quote. Thank you for highlighting it. I really appreciate getting to see these examples as well. Such amazing things going on in this space of creativity and people and libraries.

In reply to - Raemetrice Harvey wrote a new post on the site Booked and Busy Hyperlinked Environments: The HyperLinked Public Library @michael Gateways to Innovative Technological Access For my Choose Your Own Adventure, I […] ]]> d658b832a4c0d819d8839776c904ef5b Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/raeharvey/2026/07/24/hyperlinked-new-models-design-with-the-user-in-mind/#comment-11 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:46:58 -0700 @raeharvey I am right there with you about user-focused design. And I absolutely love everything I have seen regarding the Obama Presidential Center.

In reply to - Raemetrice Harvey wrote a new post on the site Booked and Busy Hyperlinked New Models: Design with the User in Mind@michael The material presented in both the New Models and New Horizons contained a lot of […] ]]> aabcec691f8ce7e6a5ee6caeecc37111 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/pieceofmind/2026/07/17/new-models-reflection-blog-hygge-in-the-academic-library/#comment-25 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:45:57 -0700 @rachelll I ❤️ this: “Once students have been lured in with free food, library staff will be conveniently located to engage students in conversation.”

The idea of the snack cart is right on target in my mind, and it does lead to maybe conversation striking up when students are grabbing a snack or a cup of coffee There’s something to be said…Read more

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind New Models Reflection Blog: Hygge in the Academic Library Hygge is a Danish term related to coziness. It is a state of mind that focuses on building […] ]]>