INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library | Jen Fredrick | Activity https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/peers/jenfredrick/activity/ Activity feed for Jen Fredrick. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:01:39 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a95daf430f39ba19e034909cc431eb11 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/checking-in/#comment-5953 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:17:53 -0700 @michael We are getting the smoke in Chicago, too. It’s days like this, with a 100º+ heat index and 700+ AQI, that I wonder why I chose to work in Outreach. LOL

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Checking In Hey all – I just want to do a general check in with everyone and see how you are doing. Remember we are operating under f […] ]]> d37bee0d4da9c920a15ab76185e6abf4 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/michael-casey-recording-2/#comment-5952 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:03:46 -0700 I just wanted to comment for the person who asked about going to laundromats. I work in my library’s outreach department. We have a program we call “Read While You Wait.” We have 5 locations in our village, including 2 laundromats, an accounting firm, an urgent/primary care medical office, and a county health department office. Once a month, we…Read more

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Michael Casey Recording Thanks to everyone who attended the chat this afternoon. The recording is available on our Canvas site f […] ]]> 88345b17a57c313800d174b72f45751f Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/2026/07/14/innovation-strategy-roadmap-partnership-between-fountaindale-public-library-district-and-southwest-suburban-immigrant-project/#comment-16 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:50:00 -0700 Hi Ruby,
Thanks for your kind comments. That grant does sound like it would be perfect for a partnership like this. I will keep this in the back of my mind if we are ever able to get this going.

In reply to - Jen Fredrick wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Horizons Innovation Strategy & Roadmap: Partnership between Fountaindale Public Library District and Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project For my Innovation […] ]]> 93572e950f9fd12e620f1a865a8cd239 Jen Fredrick wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Horizons https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/?p=122 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:59:41 -0700 Innovation Strategy & Roadmap: Partnership between Fountaindale Public Library District and Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project For my Innovation Strategy and Roadmap, I am proposing a partnership between my library, Fountaindale Public Library District, and Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project.    

]]> 2 87cba9e660da2f5681a4ce0a48f8aed2 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-nervous-about-asking/#comment-5934 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:14:14 -0700 I have seen posts like this. I THINK our teen room has a sign like this in the back of the room to offer privacy when looking at it.

I wonder if it would be better to have it on a bookmark, near a display containing other bookmarks as well, so a patron can grab it and look at it in their own space, without making it obvious that they are taking…Read more

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Nervous About Asking… One thought about this: if we used more user focused shelving systems, would it be easier for fol […] ]]> ef507d00f27bee625db825bde5e8ce4f Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56382/#acomment-56892 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:29:43 -0700 We did something similar with our kids, who are now 21 and 18. At dinner, instead of “How was your day?”, we ask, “What did you learn today?” Then at bedtime, we ask, “What was your favorite part of your day?” Sometimes that had to morph into “What was one thing that didn’t suck today?” depending on the day. Like you said, start small. LOL

In reply to - staciwright posted an update in the group Self Care & Mindfulness My favorite self-care ritual is actually one I do with my partner. At the end of every day, we will ask each other: “What’s something good that […] ]]> 693f5276fb3a5aeec05682f4466b7f19 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56836/#acomment-56847 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:44:36 -0700 This is a great idea! My library belongs to a fairly small consortium of libraries, and we have a lot of patrons come to our library because it is one of the biggest. I think doing this would be a great way to get our patrons to go to other libraries as well.

In reply to - Becca Slick posted an update in the group Connection Cafe' I thought this was pretty cool: https://www.dmpl.org/central-iowa-libraries-map. The Des Moines Public Library is promoting this cooperation of many Iowa […] ]]> 0cd387998c40750878e601e6dfa15da0 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/2026/06/29/reflection-blog-hyperlinked-communities/#comment-12 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:38:27 -0700 @michael, I’m not sure if courageous is the word I would use for it. I’m not scared of Chicago traffic because my oldest lives in the Lakeview East neighborhood and we have to drive on Lake Shore Drive to get there. But that’s in my own car. I did learn quickly why Chicago Public Libraries do not have large bookmobiles. Driving the bookmobile has…Read more

In reply to - Jen Fredrick wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Horizons Reflection Blog – Hyperlinked Communities As someone who works in Outreach and drives our library’s Bookmobile, I was drawn to the article The n […] ]]> 426e0d4752875c6395d4f8d7f654dcbf Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/2026/06/29/reflection-blog-hyperlinked-communities/#comment-8 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:30:28 -0700 Hi Nathanael,
Thanks for your comments. Your mention of book lockers made me realize I forgot to add that to the list of things we do! We have two book drop boxes in the community that we are responsible for checking every day. We get anywhere from 0 to 150 books a day from those bins! We have a set of book lockers right outside our library…Read more

In reply to - Jen Fredrick wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Horizons Reflection Blog – Hyperlinked Communities As someone who works in Outreach and drives our library’s Bookmobile, I was drawn to the article The n […] ]]> 50a0ddc6a7a59b4f2ae65c67e74952c2 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/2026/06/29/reflection-blog-hyperlinked-communities/#comment-7 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:25:31 -0700 There are definitely growing pains that come with a new Bookmobile! It’s not all sunshine and roses. Haha. Our bookmobile works well in our village because we have wide streets and open spaces. When I was taking the driving lessons with it, my instructor insisted on having me drive into Chicago so I could experience narrow streets. Not in the Loop…Read more

In reply to - Jen Fredrick wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Horizons Reflection Blog – Hyperlinked Communities As someone who works in Outreach and drives our library’s Bookmobile, I was drawn to the article The n […] ]]> f5b8c4792e79be171bba8485a309f6ce Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/pieceofmind/2026/06/30/hyperlinked-environments-reflection-hybrid-environments-in-the-academic-library/#comment-9 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:55:11 -0700 Hi Rachel,
It sounds like you have really taken the time to observe your patrons and what the different departments like most about the library. By taking the time to get to know the diverse population, you will be able to better advocate for them when your programs and services are questioned by people who do not know them as well as you. Nice job!
Jen

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind Hyperlinked Environments Reflection: Hybrid Environments in the Academic Library “Student” by EFF-Graphics is licensed under CC BY 3.0 US Hybrid lea […] ]]> cbe6bfedfaf0f2323d6ccd9d18e680d4 Jen Fredrick wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Horizons https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/?p=90 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:51:24 -0700 Reflection Blog: Hyperlinked Environments I was fascinated to watch the videos on virtual and augmented reality that were included in Module 6 Hyperlinked Environments and […]

]]> 1 b8644b3464c661e488bb12ae9f564b7b Jen Fredrick wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Horizons https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/?p=73 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:42:06 -0700 Reflection Blog – Hyperlinked Communities As someone who works in Outreach and drives our library’s Bookmobile, I was drawn to the article The necessary nearness – an ode […]

]]> 9 a49ffe9571c23b5954cefd4c9140a58e Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/revolvinglibraries/2026/06/21/assignment-x-designing-a-twenty-first-century-library/#comment-6 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:48:26 -0700 This is a very interesting post. My library underwent a new building construction in 2011. The building itself is beautiful, but the architects and designers clearly did not really think about how the spaces would be used, especially in the children’s department. They created spaces that looked cool, but really were weird choices to have in a…Read more

In reply to - DJ Crumbo wrote a new post on the site (R)evolving Libraries Assignment X: Designing a twenty-first century library I’m interested in many of the topics discussed in the early modules, but one theme that stood o […] ]]> 7e39529cf837f5b4f69ca66ce071306e Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/2026/06/20/assignment-x-play-in-the-library/#comment-4 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:08:26 -0700 I agree, it’s always difficult to find free things to do as a parent. My kids are 21 and 18, so it’s been a while, but I do remember struggling with that as well. Our library has a great Children’s Department with a lot of great programs for kids of all ages, and play areas sprinkled throughout the department.
And wow! Discovery Works is really…Read more

In reply to - Jen Fredrick wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Horizons Assignment X: Play in the Library “I trust you will not forget the importance of amusements.”  –Andrew Carnegie  I was surprised to read that the q […] ]]> 683fddb96e13d5308072a5fb0dc2e014 Jen Fredrick wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Horizons https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/?p=26 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:43:17 -0700 Assignment X: Play in the Library “I trust you will not forget the importance of amusements.”  –Andrew Carnegie  I was surprised to read that the quote above […]

]]> 1 2bc4396d850c690ba8d18f53eaca4957 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-library-outpost/#comment-5862 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:23:04 -0700 I forgot to add that our library also has a book vending machine in the children’s department. We have a year-long reading program for grades 1-5 called Reading Dragons. When they get to a certain point in the program, they get a token to use in the vending machine for a free book. It’s super cool.

Also, one of our local elementary schools has…Read more

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Library Outpost! Hey all – Please see: What is a Library Outpost? Our Library Outpost will be an easy-to-use, 2 […] ]]> 9db9abc197a8ccbb6fa7d13029c2b4a9 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-library-outpost/#comment-5859 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:04:53 -0700 I agree that the ability to pick up holds there is cool. And I love that they have seating around it as well. The library where I work has lockers for holds pickups. One set is just outside the library, and the other is located in one of the Parks & Rec buildings. They have both been super popular, and they are often used outside of library hours,…Read more

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Library Outpost! Hey all – Please see: What is a Library Outpost? Our Library Outpost will be an easy-to-use, 2 […] ]]> ad29a00d28b73fab9236ce399362dc26 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/news-the-village-library-that-could/#comment-5843 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:37:33 -0700 Congratulations on the new building! What an exciting transition.
And as a side note, my mom grew up in East Jordan, not too far from you. I loved visiting my grandparents and the rest of the extended family every year, especially in the winter!

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library News: The Village Library that Could Greetings everyone. I think I’ve mentioned that I am on the local library board. Last night we […] ]]> 1e23d4c54d1a83c3f98ec39cfa1923c9 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/we-are-an-animal-crowd/#comment-5842 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:29:04 -0700 Happy Friday! I agree it is fun to see everyone’s pets. We had to put our dog down last August, and it is so hard not to include him in my intro posts anymore. I guess our cat will get the stage all to himself.

I do not see a comment on my intro post. https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/2026/06/06/introduction/

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library We are an Animal Crowd! Hey all – I just finished commenting on all your intro posts. I loved reading your stories.  I am amazed at […] ]]> cf041e80362099529dcf1db23ea7c089 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/pieceofmind/2026/06/04/introductory-post/#comment-4 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:02:56 -0700 Wow! It’s a small world. Most people have never even heard of Beaver Dam, let alone visited there! I know where Manitowoc is on the map, but have never been there.
I haven’t met too many midwesterners either. However, in my 202 class group, one person was actually the sibling of one of my coworkers! That was a wild coincidence.

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind Introductory Post Hello everyone! My name is Rachel. I am located in rural Wisconsin. I live in a forest, and my nearest neighbors are cows. I work in a […] ]]> 8db74723a8ddd24a5ead15b88d1d8986 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/behold-our-opml-file/#comment-5827 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:54:28 -0700 That was so easy! I’ve never used Feedly, so this will be a new experience for me. I have used the site-wide activity tab, so it will be interesting to compare the two and see which I like better.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Behold! Our OPML File! Hello everyone! We just finished the OPML for all the blog URLs. I am excited to add it to my Feedly and d […] ]]> d5832bc4368c1326f91070e0f449d0d3 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/pieceofmind/2026/06/04/introductory-post/#comment-2 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:48:36 -0700 Hi Rachel! Can I ask where in Wisconsin you are? I grew up in Beaver Dam, just northeast of Madison, but I have been in the Chicago area for the last 28 years.

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind Introductory Post Hello everyone! My name is Rachel. I am located in rural Wisconsin. I live in a forest, and my nearest neighbors are cows. I work in a […] ]]> 524d753f0d51b8994f2ed5149d4f8934 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56249/#acomment-56253 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:02:36 -0700 I am so jealous of people who find coloring relaxing. For me, I get stressed trying to pick the right color for the right spot. I LOVE mandalas, but again, too stressful to try to color. I recently found monochromatic coloring books, and I love them. I have even tried using 1-2 colors on a page depending on the design, and it didn’t stress me out!…Read more

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz posted an update in the group Self Care & Mindfulness My library director is really big on coloring. We always print out fun themed coloring pages for students during finals week or around holidays […] ]]> 1bdeb72f7b2b6cfc5407b37f649b3f54 Jen Fredrick joined the group Self Care & Mindfulness https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56184/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:37:56 -0700 0 e2ef04a461781b5285d1c57c8e8a154a Jen Fredrick joined the group Connection Cafe' https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56183/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:36:47 -0700 0 f6081638430547aa29fde07bebf79890 Jen Fredrick joined the group Course Site Help https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56182/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:36:38 -0700 0 bd1454f8a3575383a8394e43fcdab715 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55742/#acomment-56180 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:11:14 -0700 Oh, I haven’t heard of Chef and My Fridge. I’ll have to check it out.

In reply to - Jen Fredrick posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy My husband and I are currently watching Culinary Class Wars on Netflix. It is a Korean cooking competition where new chefs compete against […] ]]> 7144c76f5990db0b4e7810c392870f1d Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55888/#acomment-56179 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:06:02 -0700 Oh yes, The Pitt. We recently watched that one too. I really enjoyed it.

In reply to - Robyn Capone posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy My husband and I recently binge-watched The Pitt. I don’t really watch much tv, but I liked how fast paced The Pitt was, even if I did have to […] ]]> c63689014b30fef7a54a62f354384b47 Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/share-your-intro-post-here/#comment-5799 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:09:23 -0700

Introduction

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Action Item: Share Your Intro Post Here! Hey all – the OPML won’t be ready for a couple more days, so for now – please share the U […] ]]> ee820545d650c07dfd782c6562d84c62 Jen Fredrick wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Horizons https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/?p=11 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:07:31 -0700 Introduction Hello! My name is Jen Fredrick. I am nearing the end of my MLIS experience and anticipate graduating in December 2026. I am […]

]]> 1 5117a42438d788286ce94fd7f8a619a5 Jen Fredrick changed their profile picture https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55863/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:58:50 -0700 0 e859aa44bb25ba846bc457f423d5dad9 Jen Fredrick joined the group Ask A Question! https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55862/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:57:16 -0700 0 c9b070395c5e72b10975b435e408d92e Jen Fredrick posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/creating-an-opml-file-for-your-blogs/#comment-5730 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:52:08 -0700 https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Important: Creating an OPML File for Your Blogs Comments are now closed. OPML Shared. Greetings all – We will create an OPML* f […] ]]> 1f370e7c284f09233d297c2c0af6ffb1 Jen Fredrick posted an update in the group My Favorite Podcast: My favorite podcast is No Such Thing As A Fish. It's four […] https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55744/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:28:57 -0700 My favorite podcast is No Such Thing As A Fish. It’s four people from the UK who each present an interesting fact, and then they go into more research surrounding each fact. It’s hysterical and educational at the same time. Perfect if you like to go down your own rabbit hole of research after you’re done listening to it.

The other one I listen…Read more

]]> 1 3e0b163355ca5958baef1c973985645f Jen Fredrick joined the group My Favorite Podcast https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55743/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:19:09 -0700 0 2ef06d6b41351cafad4ba7500bdccdb2 Jen Fredrick posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy: My husband and I are currently watching Culinary Class Wars […] https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55742/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:18:38 -0700 My husband and I are currently watching Culinary Class Wars on Netflix. It is a Korean cooking competition where new chefs compete against accomplished chefs. I love seeing how different the cuisine is compared to what I am used to. It’s also interesting that the set and ambience remind me very much of Squid Games, except no one gets killed (at…Read more

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