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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Travel Update: Heading to San Jose!, on the blog INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 12 hours, 14 minutes ago
Neat picture!
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Who are Your Most Valuable Library Users?, on the blog Snow Librarian 12 hours, 20 minutes ago
Connecting with patrons beyond the typical “ready to checkout?” question creates a personal connection between the user and the library staff, though it must be done carefully. I’ve had a few instances take place […]
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Lauren Abel wrote a new post, Participatory Service & Transparency, on the blog Punk Awesome Book Jockies 12 hours, 29 minutes ago
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Yesterday’s class meeting with Michael Casey from Atlanta’s Gwinnett County Public Library helped put much of the readings and lectures from Modules 4 & 5 into per […]
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Digital Life Librarian Job Description, on the blog INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 day, 10 hours ago
Some key words from that description immediately jumped out at me. “Team”, “consultation”, “community”, “customer-centricity”, and “value”. This brief description gives job seekers a peek at the underlying purpose […]
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Share Your Context Book URL Here!, on the blog INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 5 days, 7 hours ago
The previous link will take you directly to the Powtoon, which is awesome, but THIS IS FOR MY REPORT
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Lauren Abel wrote a new post, Where Good Ideas Come From – A Context Book Report, on the blog Punk Awesome Book Jockies 5 days, 7 hours ago
Personal Connection
Something about the title of Steven Johnson’s “Where Good Ideas Come From” intrigued me. It was a question I had never before considered. Where do good ideas come from? Better yet, what […]
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Local Artist Sticker Machine, on the blog INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library 1 week, 2 days ago
What a neat idea! Excuse me while I research a way to get a sticker machine and large connect four game at my library.
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Lauren Abel wrote a new post, Thoughts: Hyperlinked Library, on the blog Punk Awesome Book Jockies 1 week, 3 days ago
The hyperlinked library holds so much potential for the future (present) of library services. Based on the foundation of community, the hyperlinked library promises opportunities for people to interact, create, […]
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Context Book: The Information Diet, on the blog Snow Librarian 1 week, 3 days ago
@neckroth Great job on your powtoon presentation! I’ve used powtoon before and enjoyed the platform’s usability. I think “The Information Diet” makes some great observations about how we take in the information we […]
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Planning for change, when change upends your plan, on the blog Library Roar 1 week, 3 days ago
@lori What a way to incorporate your class readings with your professional work. Best of luck to you with your district.
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Reflection 1: Third Space, on the blog Link Up! 1 week, 3 days ago
@knchu I love that tweet! Thanks for sharing your insights about the “third space”. I think that term really encapsulates the library environment.
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Lauren Abel wrote a new post, Entry: Redesigning Library Services & Think Like a Start Up, on the blog Punk Awesome Book Jockies 1 week, 5 days ago
Diving into Buckland’s “Redesigning Library Services: A Manifesto” I was struck by the sheer expanse of the library and information science world. It extends far beyond my career in a small public libra […]
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Decisions, decisions, decisions, on the blog Punk Awesome Book Jockies 1 week, 6 days ago
Glad to see another Parks & Rec fan out there! There are a few episodes featuring an interaction between the Parks department people and librarians, who are apparently the worst people ever. Leslie Knope refers to […]
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Decisions, decisions, decisions, on the blog Punk Awesome Book Jockies 2 weeks, 2 days ago
As a followup to my original post: I have decided to go with Steven Johnson’s “Where Good Ideas Come From”. I read the intro and was hooked.
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Blog Post 2, on the blog Change is Good 2 weeks, 4 days ago
What a great analysis, Peggy. I finished Buckland’s work and now cannot wait to finish Library 2.0.
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Hello Out There, on the blog Small-Town Librarian 2 weeks, 4 days ago
I love the idea of a “Ukulele Camp”! One of my goals for 2019 is to learn how to play the ukulele and then host a program for teens who are also interested in learning. I’d love to hear any advice you have to […]
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Check out My Other Posts! Library as an Infrastructure and Read this Book!, on the blog Blue Chair 2 weeks, 5 days ago
I follow the SFPL library on Instagram and was so impressed by the Night of Ideas. It’s obvious, by the amount of attendees and performers, that the city values its’ libraries.
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Hello world!, on the blog Punk Awesome Book Jockies 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Olivia Colman gave a very good performance, but my money is on Glen Close. All the experts say her award is long overdue.
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Lauren Abel commented on the post, Read: 2 Foundational Readings, on the blog Punk Awesome Book Jockies 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Exactly! I took 3 big ideas from that article:
1. CONSIDER THE CENTRAL QUESTION: HOW CAN LIBRARIES SUPPORT 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS?
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Lauren Abel wrote a new post, Read: 2 Foundational Readings, on the blog Punk Awesome Book Jockies 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Me. After reading “Think Like a Startup” and “Redesigning Library Services”. There is so much to consider with these works. I cannot wait to discover how I can apply these new ideas to my work place.
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