INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library | Laura Skorczeski | Activity https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/peers/lauraskor/activity/ Activity feed for Laura Skorczeski. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:02:48 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 8a4a634766827156158fea1cb3d6b3ac Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/summer-term-goodbye/#comment-6036 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:06:07 -0700 Thank you, @michael! And thank you to everyone for a great summer class. I’m pretty early in my MLIS journey and this has set the bar high for class experiences. Good luck to all wherever you may be on your own journey. See you out there!

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Summer Term Goodbye Video! Please Watch! Hello! I made you a video: Wishing you the best! ❤️ ]]> cbc89696ab14bfeae849eac4e4b82d76 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/pieceofmind/2026/08/07/hyperlinked-symposium-reflection-newspaper/#comment-37 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:39:26 -0700 @rachelll, I love your newspaper! Such an adorable and effective way of sharing your story. I’m so sorry about your experience of sexual harassment in the library–as you said, you are a member of the library community, too, and such a breach of trust must have been so difficult. I am so happy to hear that this class has helped renew some of your…Read more

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind Hyperlinked Symposium: Reflection NewspaperExtra! Extra! Read all about my hyperlinked journey in my reflection newspaper. The link is below. Thanks to all […] ]]> 03cedaf3ef1bb0be81caf0a32a3dea83 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/share-your-symposium-post-here/#comment-6010 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:45:04 -0700 “How do we subvert tradition while maintaining compassion for the groups who feel threatened and destabilized?” Such an amazing question, @jannaxzw! So important.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Share & Submit Your Symposium Post! Hey all – to make it easy for folks to explore the symposium posts today and through the week,   […] ]]> db4e11f966f09d4a5d945e7c6823e45d Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/share-your-symposium-post-here/#comment-6009 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:30:06 -0700 Libraries connect.
Storytelling is for all—
Learn from each other!

Hyperlinked Symposium: 3-2-1 Reflection

Take care, everyone! I’ve really enjoyed seeing what you’re all thinking. Enjoy the rest of summer!

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Share & Submit Your Symposium Post! Hey all – to make it easy for folks to explore the symposium posts today and through the week,   […] ]]> 64fb75c60a2bad4189cab222e80123a0 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/08/03/hyperlinked-symposium-3-2-1-reflection/#comment-34 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:10:29 -0700 Thank you, @nhaynes827! I’m really trying to think about how to apply these lessons in real life, and right now as a library assistant I don’t have a lot of control over programs. But I think these lessons can be applied at any level. I appreciate your thoughts! And here’s to our drops in the bucket adding up to a better world.

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Hyperlinked Symposium: 3-2-1 Reflection ]]> cdf8f77837374ca44ffac8b38e802901 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/08/03/hyperlinked-symposium-3-2-1-reflection/#comment-33 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:10:27 -0700 Thank you, @nhaynes827! I’m really trying to think about how to apply these lessons in real life, and right now as a library assistant I don’t have a lot of control over programs. But I think these lessons can be applied at any level. I appreciate your thoughts! And here’s to our drops in the bucket adding up to a better world.

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Hyperlinked Symposium: 3-2-1 Reflection ]]> ae4dcf904f80ee7d18951aa00423a35c Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/08/03/hyperlinked-symposium-3-2-1-reflection/#comment-31 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:14:00 -0700 Yes, @isthebel! My explanation about what the course was changed from when my colleagues asked me about it at the beginning of the course to last week. Last week, I started my explanation with “well, hyperlinks are people, too!” 😆

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Hyperlinked Symposium: 3-2-1 Reflection ]]> 848e2d2ab78efb716d9caa2f07f0e98c Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/08/03/inspiration-report-community-storytelling/#comment-29 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:31:41 -0700 Thank you so much, @amanda! I’m so happy you found it valuable. I’m hoping that having an easier entry point into storytelling might make it more realistic for some people to try out!

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Inspiration Report: Community StorytellingInspiration Report: Community Storytelling (Canva Slideshow) This inspiration report (PDF) focuses on […] ]]> 75a19f8a6572725f5411c2703f73c630 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/07/29/reflection-blogging-infinite-learning-inevitable-change/#comment-27 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:51:54 -0700 Yes, 100%, @mistara! You’re making me think trend #1 from the 2024 IFLA trend report—”1. Knowledge practices are changing – the future holds both opportunities and challenges for improving equity in knowledge systems. This addresses questions about what we count as knowledge, the search for more diverse voices, and rising awareness of misinformation.”

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Reflection Blogging: Infinite Learning & Inevitable Change Our INFO 287 “Infinite Learning” modules contained many insightful takeaways about how […] ]]> 283d294463580125598e879aa074e0e9 Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/?p=90 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:39:08 -0700 Hyperlinked Symposium: 3-2-1 Reflection

]]> 6 33f1a6f8a46055f0dbdef39d02559b2a Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/?p=87 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:34:05 -0700 Inspiration Report: Community StorytellingInspiration Report: Community Storytelling (Canva Slideshow) This inspiration report (PDF) focuses on one approach for libraries to harness The Continue reading

]]> 2 e77ea0848afd0dbcad93ae276f7fe323 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/gigalinked/2026/07/30/inspiration-report-use-it-dont-lose-it/#comment-5 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:05:16 -0700 This is awesome, @nhaynes827. I love this approach for tackling “unsettled questions.” I would participate in this sort of programs for adults in a heartbeat!

In reply to - Nicholas Haynes wrote a new post on the site gigalinked Inspiration Report: Use it, Don't Lose It https://www.canva.com/design/DAHQ0lFk0CA/INZkm6g3KnF9BMUic9DwjA/view ]]> 971fbf4b681a1e01a761a9b6440abf38 Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/?p=74 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:31:57 -0700 Reflection Blogging: Infinite Learning & Inevitable Change Our INFO 287 “Infinite Learning” modules contained many insightful takeaways about how and why libraries and librarians need to prioritize eng Continue reading

]]> 2 e35d4e031c7da8b0e207cffb934d716c Laura Skorczeski posted an update in the group Connection Cafe': Hi everyone! I just wanted so share this wonderful story from […] https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57626/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:31:29 -0700 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 demonstration of the intersection of technology, storytelling, and cultural preservation. https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbVtGK7j4lC/

]]> 1 b755130cd78aba98a85764f610aa3d72 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/chicanasteamlibrarian/2026/07/28/the-power-of-stories-and-human-libraries/#comment-11 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:24:05 -0700 @chicanasteamlibrarian, thank you for sharing part of your story here. I hope someday we live in a world where everyone’s stories are represented and everyone’s humanity is fully recognized and honored. I also loved the idea of Human Libraries, which I was also unfamiliar with in a library setting. I appreciate you pointing out that this is a…Read more

In reply to - Maria Ramos-Yoo wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked: STEAM Adventures The Power of Stories and Human Libraries The Power of Stories and Human Libraries        I am an avid movie and TV series watche […] ]]> 2990742b9261190be051c68bf1064eb4 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/studyinthehyperlinked/2026/07/28/reflection-blog-new-horizons/#comment-15 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:01:33 -0700 @inasamuel, I appreciate how you point out that libraries are coming at technology without a mind toward profits (unlike a lot of other parties). I also really resonated with this comment: “while libraries are not typically at the forefront of technological innovation, they can come up with creative ways to integrate technologies that are here to…Read more

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 […] ]]> 7345597a6df139b9974102e126d35097 Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/?p=62 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:26:41 -0700 Reflection Blogging: The Power of Stories & Inclusion At the end of April, my family and I had the pleasure of exploring a few places in Ireland, including the city of Limerick, which we adored. On a Continue reading

]]> 1 ec8f4f9954bae6288fe126bc80b6e6ac Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/jmevange/2026/07/07/reflection-hyperlinked-communities/#comment-3 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:15:04 -0700 I wish we had a bookmobile around here. It would be so fun to bring it to events. And I love Tiny Bookshop! Thank you for reminding me to return to it… I heard they have added more titles. I consider it part of my training in reader’s advisory. 😜

In reply to - Jeanne Evangelista wrote a new post on the site Jeanne's Hyperlinked LIbrary Reflection: Hyperlinked CommunitiesThis module on Hyperlinked Communities talked about fostering and creating connections within your […] ]]> eaf7d66df300e48109f97cb96ff99d8f Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/07/21/innovation-roadmap-community-dialogues-in-the-library/#comment-21 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:59:49 -0700 Thank you, @yoli! You’re so right about some people coming into community meetings ready for an argument. Especially in smaller towns where people might be used to debating and making their points in potentially contentious town meetings, I feel like this kind of program could offer an alternate approach to connecting with one’s neighbors!

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Innovation Roadmap: Community Dialogues in the LibraryCommunity dialogues are “places for community members to come together, create new social t […] ]]> 295047bc3f22e2cb5f2fd5aa455c6e99 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/07/21/innovation-roadmap-community-dialogues-in-the-library/#comment-20 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:57:04 -0700 Thanks, @vbrownsmith! I’m super interested in intergenerational programming, too! I’m sure there are so many people, younger and older alike, who could benefit from these programs. Bringing people together around animals sounds like a great start! (At our library, we had a program with a local chocolatier—it was all ages, but only for adults who w…Read more

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Innovation Roadmap: Community Dialogues in the LibraryCommunity dialogues are “places for community members to come together, create new social t […] ]]> 3cf5805df39e3e3e37d5d04edcb53c0d Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/07/21/innovation-roadmap-community-dialogues-in-the-library/#comment-19 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:53:14 -0700 Thanks, @raeharvey! That’s a good point about support groups! Maybe studying support groups would be another way to support these community dialogue programs (or even bring in a social worker or therapist to help facilitate some of the more sensitive ones?!).

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Innovation Roadmap: Community Dialogues in the LibraryCommunity dialogues are “places for community members to come together, create new social t […] ]]> 0e8d1b8d98c03cccb3d5886ea9f85d65 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/07/23/reflection-blogging-new-horizons-robots-or-social-workers/#comment-18 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:50:36 -0700 That’s a good point, @michael—I’m sure some libraries would put these robots to good use. I guess I couldn’t help thinking about conversations I’ve seen online where people with MLIS degrees are competing for jobs shelving books just to get a foot in the door at a library. That may not be true everywhere! But I certainly wouldn’t want to see t…Read more

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Reflection Blogging: New Horizons—Robots or Social Workers? One of our course materials for this module that stood out to me was Tom Scott’s video a […] ]]> 64935dd15a4de076d5bc7965bc9db4f1 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/studyinthehyperlinked/2026/07/22/innovation-roadmap/#comment-11 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:33:23 -0700 Great presentation, @inasamuel! Lots of good info to unpack here—I didn’t know about folksonomies, and now I’m definitely intrigued.

In reply to - Ina Samuel wrote a new post on the site A Study In the Hyperlinked Library Innovation Roadmap: User Tagging at SLCPL Web 2.0 is all about hyperlinks. Folksonomies and user tagging systems introduce this concept […] ]]> 1a714dd2f2da6897b120fd4bc5088423 Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/?p=54 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:58:29 -0700 Reflection Blogging: New Horizons—Robots or Social Workers? One of our course materials for this module that stood out to me was Tom Scott’s video about robots performing library tasks in Helsinki. Among Continue reading

]]> 4 a0e47624b3b8c83074041384b4b0e3cf Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57304/#acomment-57305 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:06:51 -0700 Also, just learned from the American Libraries Direct email newsletter that the ALA published its new AI guidelines last week: https://www.ala.org/news/2026/07/ala-council-adopts-guidance-use-artificial-intelligence-libraries?_zs=Bc65p1&_zl=LXiqA

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski posted an update in the group Hyperlinked Newsroom Hi all! Carrying out closing duties on Monday, I noticed we had too many back copies of The New York Times Magazine out, and I pulled the one from […] ]]> 76ae7f49e5129a7fa7780d226978f550 Laura Skorczeski posted an update in the group Hyperlinked Newsroom: Hi all! Carrying out closing duties on Monday, I noticed we […] https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57304/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:34:28 -0700 Hi all! Carrying out closing duties on Monday, I noticed we had too many back copies of The New York Times Magazine out, and I pulled the one from June 14. Turns out, it’s all about AI—from whether it will take our jobs to how the California State University system went all in on AI (including a discussion about SJSU) and how that rollout has a…Read more

]]> 2 53b5a8c70309208570e841f1811a9404 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/summer26chaot/2026/07/20/infrastructure-with-a-pulse/#comment-7 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:10:41 -0700 @chaot, I absolutely love your framing of this: “Social infrastructure is the argument for why libraries matter at the civic scale, and hygge is a working theory of how that matters at the human scale.” So good! I also love your description of libraries “as infrastructure a democracy is quietly resting on.” Yes—and as a place to actively perform d…Read more

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 […] ]]> 610a316ae1c508eeea1d5991b316c7c2 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedhorizons/2026/07/21/curiosity-killed-the-cat-but-what-did-it-do-to-the-librarian/#comment-20 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:37:49 -0700 I love the idea of the nature library! So cool—providing REI gear and outdoor programs seem like a such a great opportunity for that community.

I actually had a similar reaction to the Anythink name when watching some of their YouTube videos… when is this sort of rebranding serving the institution and its patrons versus just being quirky a…Read more

In reply to - Jen Fredrick wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Horizons Reflection Blog: Curiosity killed the cat, but what did it do to the librarian?   I have had this phrase written on a whiteboard at my desk for […] ]]> 6967310f7ab0e91faf5662ea73f621c0 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/mycelialibrary/2026/07/21/inspiration-strategy-and-roadmap-game-night-in-the-library/#comment-7 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:09:40 -0700 Games are such a low-stakes way to bring people together for something fun! I wish you all the luck bringing this to your library in the fall. People need more games right now, I think!

In reply to - Nathanael wrote a new post on the site Mycelial Libraries (or, My Silly Libraries) • Inspiration Strategy and Roadmap: Game Night in the Library What is the idea? My plan is to implement an all-ages, family f […] ]]> 168dbe2cb0780b45f7914d379612d1e3 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/nancylee/2026/07/20/infinite-learning-library-podcast/#comment-27 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:57:55 -0700 Thank you for reminding me that I got Palaces for the People from the library! Now to actually read it…

In reply to - Nancy Lee wrote a new post on the site The Summer I Turned Hyperlinked Infinite Learning at the Library (Podcast)I recorded another podcast and am sharing the mentioned quotes, books, library programs, and article […] ]]> fa0e777108557986d9b7e1b141aa31a4 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/library-gumball-machine/#comment-5964 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:40:42 -0700 Yes, so simple but engaging! I love this too. Bringing some joy to adult summer reading. My library just starting some adult summer reading stuff, so I’ll have to share this idea!

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Library Gumball Machine ]]> 7229bcdd2ad2e9f5da19fb4211eace41 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/checking-in/#comment-5963 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:37:59 -0700 Thank you for checking in, @michael. Things are feeling a bit intense these days and it has definitely affected my concentration! The course has been a nice distraction, though, and brings me hope. I hope everyone is breathing a little easier today.

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 […] ]]> 6a435d060446e720b20928ad9658d98b Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/?p=51 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:21:52 -0700 Innovation Roadmap: Community Dialogues in the LibraryCommunity dialogues are “places for community members to come together, create new social ties (or reinvigorate old ones), discuss difficult t Continue reading

]]> 6 f65a7a19018e9b57027f2ac8ede068e2 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/michael-casey-recording-2/#comment-5958 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:41:33 -0700 I just read “Ask For What You Want,” and these bits of advice stood out to me as also applying to parenting my teen and preteen. 😂 “Creating more and more rules create an environment where confrontation becomes more likely, not less” and “Focus on trust and open conversation instead of new rules. Focus on understanding those folks who might he…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 […] ]]> 0ddef3f74b76ed809293041f3658b071 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/06/30/reflection-blogging-hyperlinked-communities-connections-through-conversation/#comment-13 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:29:53 -0700 That’s so true, @yknode—I wasn’t really even thinking about that (community conversations as slow and dynamic rather than urgent and concrete). What a nice way to frame it! I’m going to keep looking into these kinds of conversations in libraries.

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Reflection Blogging: Hyperlinked Communities—Connections Through Conversation There was a lot of meaty material in our Hyperlinked Communities m […] ]]> 54583e5267ef365ac34d3a2caa1160e5 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/06/03/hi-im-laura/#comment-12 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:27:16 -0700 Very cool, @yknode! I’ll have to add Information Architecture to my list of courses to consider!

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Hi, I'm Laura! Hi everyone! My name is Laura and I live on the East Coast, where I am a library assistant at my local public library. This is my […] ]]> 05702925188c39dbbf60ca3308138961 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/michael-casey-recording-2/#comment-5957 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:54:20 -0700 I was so sorry to miss this conversation live, but I really enjoyed the replay. I think the concept of having a theme each year is really cool! What a neat way to focus on one issue at a time and keep things fresh (for the staff and for patrons). A few things Michael Casey said stuck out to me: 1) “Always stay curious” (I think this is a great…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 […] ]]> 541fd70eddab8b5f17bd28bd7bb58346 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/michael-casey-recording-2/#comment-5956 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:08:08 -0700 @jenfredrick, what a wonderful program! I love that idea.

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 […] ]]> 9530c2ec6c64581df489bc249a10f4fd Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/06/19/assignment-x-participatory-service-and-libraries-as-third-places/#comment-9 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:05:50 -0700 I do feel the same, @beccaslick! That’s so wonderful to hear about the connections you have made with folks. I find interactions with patrons I’ve gotten to know well so rewarding and encouraging.

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Assignment X: Participatory Service and Libraries as Third Places Participatory service is vital because so many elements of library design and […] ]]> ecabc2de42384b09e930779e94ffa921 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57197/#acomment-57203 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:57:45 -0700 @staciwright, do you know about Libro.fm (an app for purchasing audiobooks from independent booksellers) and their advance listener copies for library workers?! One of my colleagues told me about it last year, and it has changed my life. I now have hundreds of new releases/recent releases to choose from!…Read more

In reply to - staciwright posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy A recent move has changed my daily commute to work from 10 minutes to 40 minutes. This is tragic for the “gas” expense line in my budget, but […] ]]> 309f36b0eb27cbe328e32e574a6222f1 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/linkwrightlinkbright/2026/07/15/reflection-blogging-hyperlinked-communities/#comment-15 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:54:52 -0700 @staciwright, thank you for sharing your beautiful poem. That story is very powerful. I was also distracted by Ciara Eastell’s beautiful necklace—it made me think of how librarians I know tend to mix whimsy with their important, empathetic work, and I love it!

In reply to - staciwright wrote a new post on the site Link Wright Link Bright Reflection Blogging: Hyperlinked Communities In this moment I am extremely grateful for the flexible due dates in this course, as life has taken more […] ]]> 5acaaebcd3ed4ea7d17129782f7fc977 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hypercelerys/2026/07/09/reflection-on-hyperlinked-environments-hyperlinked-museums-galleries-and-archives/#comment-5 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:14:04 -0700 Wow, these are such good points, @celestialcelery. This is one of the more minor points, but does taking pictures of art with cell phones damage the art?! I wouldn’t think so, since I feel like the flash is rarely used anymore. It feels like a fabricated excuse (they could easily ban flashes, as many places do, rather than pictures entirely).

In reply to - Naikia Felder wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Celery Patch Reflection on Hyperlinked Environments: Hyperlinked Museums, Galleries, and Archives WE’VE ALWAYS DONE IT THIS WAY ✿ “I urged readers to ex […] ]]> 74a9d6ba10dc041f06d469a51b971919 Laura Skorczeski posted an update in the group Hyperlinked Newsroom: What if It’s Not the Phones?: An evolutionary psychologist i […] https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56999/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:26:58 -0700 What if It’s Not the Phones?: An evolutionary psychologist is challenging the popular understanding of kids and technology, by Kaitlyn Tiffany

Just read this article in The Atlantic and found it very interesting regarding teens and technology. I do take issue with the “one big cause” approach to kids’ anxiety taken by the two p…Read more

]]> 3 51b14386ef7509e650cc4a10a1988ed0 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-nervous-about-asking/#comment-5937 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:51:47 -0700 That makes a lot of sense, @celestialcelery! Thank you for your insightful response. It hadn’t even occurred to me to just take a picture of the list. 😂 I actually really like the way the list looks and think this could work for all subjects, not just these sensitive ones (although I suppose it would be tricky to fit all subjects on the…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 […] ]]> 9f96e3865aa5e4db521e0f8d91626291 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/new-gwinnett-county-pl-branch/#comment-5932 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:15:43 -0700 Is everyone hitting a paywall for the article, or is that just me?

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Gwinnett County PL Branch! Michael Casey Chat Coming Soon Hey all – Michael Casey sent me this article about the grand o […] ]]> 319a2d767e98b56e8eac9d4b977abf41 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/bookwyrmsguidetothehyperlinks/2026/07/07/reflection-on-hyperlinked-environments-global-libraries/#comment-8 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:33:47 -0700 The Cerritos Library children’s section is so dreamy!!! 😍

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 […] ]]> 530b875d4284ebe953f16212c764fabb Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/blogging-off-to-an-excellent-start/#comment-5924 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:41:22 -0700 Hi @michael! I hope the weather has calmed down for you. It sure seems like the 4th was pretty tumultuous in several places! I’m guessing my blog was on one of those tabs that you lost—my first blog post doesn’t have a comment from you (nor does my second, but I JUST posted that 😂). Have a great evening!

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Blogging Off to an Excellent Start! Hello! I have read all the blog posts in my Feedly! Thanks for all of your insights and candor i […] ]]> 2e3f56168bd9d5889e0f86807cd72a6f Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/?p=43 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:32:36 -0700 Reflection Blogging: Hyperlinked Environments—Intentional Spaces One of the things that stands out to me in our readings about hyperlinked environments is that while the physical space of a library is important, Continue reading

]]> 1 1fc5bc627ed75a3b3431c5a00f23d1b9 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-nervous-about-asking/#comment-5919 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:40:38 -0700 (And maybe even the sentiment this implies to patrons is worth it—you are welcome here, whatever you are looking for, and there is no shame…)

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 […] ]]> 3a51d84f51c59036a65d3b0678efa891 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-nervous-about-asking/#comment-5918 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:39:32 -0700 Super interesting. I wonder if someone who was nervous about asking would feel comfortable enough standing in front of this display to find what they need (as opposed to looking in the digital catalog) or if there are other ways to get this information to those people. It’s a good conversation to be having!

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 […] ]]>