INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library | Laura Skorczeski | Activity https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/peers/lauraskor/activity/ Activity feed for Laura Skorczeski. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:49:23 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 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 […] ]]> 7ee2ec735b657dac5cd48b7d69177281 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/hope-you-had-a-great-4th/#comment-5917 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:36:39 -0700 What a happy pup!

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Hope you Had a Great 4th! Greetings all – Hope you had a nice 4th weekend. Here’s Billy on a Boat! ]]> 6e9913561a2c3719f8675b166c7d1a01 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-library-joy/#comment-5893 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:18:59 -0700 Hmm, I would argue that it would fit well into Module 5: Hyperlinked Communities, but looking ahead I’m wondering if it would fall into Module 14: Creativity & Curiosity! I love the quote you selected from the piece—I think it’s really beautiful to frame even difficult conversations as potentially joyful if they take place under the right conditions.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Library Joy What a wonderful article! I love acquiring new knowledge that the programs I create provide. Even if the p […] ]]> b7396c0e279a60afb04b484e4cc4dad1 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/06/30/reflection-blogging-hyperlinked-communities-connections-through-conversation/#comment-5 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:05:09 -0700 Hi Gemma! I definitely agree. As an introvert, I have some anxiety about being the one to facilitate these kinds of discussions. But I think with some appropriate training (I actually just attended a workshop on facilitating meetings sponsored by my town) and guardrails, it’s probably worth the effort! The Dixon article touches on the challenges,…Read more

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 […] ]]> 707cef7256c4ba7624d3c45701ff1a9d Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/?p=39 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:47:49 -0700 Reflection Blogging: Hyperlinked Communities—Connections Through Conversation There was a lot of meaty material in our Hyperlinked Communities module about building connections through conversation and engagement. I’ve Continue reading

]]> 3 3e5cdb208c852471d1b348f668c1dfd4 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-and-robots-from-texas/#comment-5875 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:33:39 -0700 I’d be very interested to hear from patrons and staff about what value they see these robots adding to their library experiences. I just can’t imagine this working well in my (relatively small, admittedly) local library. Curious what others think!

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Robots from Texas David Daghita at McKinney PL shared these presentations about new tech innovations with me via f […] ]]> c33032b57933abf00fe0ec21fc8c8bdb Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/?p=35 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:53:06 -0700 Assignment X: Participatory Service and Libraries as Third Places Participatory service is vital because so many elements of library design and service depend upon the patrons being served. It’s a good thing t Continue reading

]]> 0 dbc4bb6285049c6f88bbc8bd4558c186 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hypeduplibraries/2026/06/17/assignment-x-digital-media-here-to-stay-at-what-cost/#comment-4 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:57:01 -0700 So interesting, Krystal! I was shocked when Disney+ removed the first and second seasons of The Mysterious Benedict Society less than a year after the second season had come out. I hadn’t realized that platforms would simply remove their own content to save money. So frustrating for people who want to watch something that, as you said, so many…Read more

In reply to - Krystal T wrote a new post on the site Hyped Up Libraries Assignment X – Digital Media – Here to Stay? At What Cost? “What if Netflix, Pandora, iTunes, Hulu, and all the other media suppliers slowly morph into a […] ]]> 7ef4c7941bb699dfcdf702a0758c1825 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-library-outpost/#comment-5864 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:17:18 -0700 This is such a good idea. I can imagine placing outposts like this in parks or near playgrounds where people might find themselves with nothing to read! Als the free Wi-Fi access doesn’t hurt…

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 […] ]]> 10e5c63190c4d4e67d51a61246551432 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-library-outpost/#comment-5863 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:14:12 -0700 That’s so cool, Jen! My library did Reading Dragons, too. The kids would have LOVED a book vending machine!

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 […] ]]> 1c25637deb4be936af4357fa3313d862 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/news-the-village-library-that-could/#comment-5840 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:49 -0700 Congratulations! How exciting. I’m intrigued by the idea of a full service kitchen—how clever. Of course, after reading the article, I had to look up Katharine Dexter McCormick—what an amazing woman and story! I had no idea. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/pill-katharine-dexter-mccormick-1875-1967/

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 […] ]]> cbd1cb7046eea4257c0471bd38e63802 Laura Skorczeski posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy: Has anyone else watched these "As Told by Emoji" clips by […] https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56413/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:18:35 -0700 Has anyone else watched these “As Told by Emoji” clips by Disney? They are retellings of Disney movies using emoji. They were the first thing that came to mind when I read “What would it look like to turn the plot of your favorite novel into a string of characters?” in the Wholehearted Librarian. They are short, so very easy to binge!…Read more

]]> 2 b01014105c035ef5d019e551448fba61 Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/?p=30 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:57:30 -0700 Literary Synchronicity I’ve had this experience frequently where I’m reading something that connects directly to something else I’ve recently read or heard about or Continue reading

]]> 0 bb7ba4e7a85511608169530c345d68bf Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/behold-our-opml-file/#comment-5818 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:49:40 -0700 Looks good on Feedly, too!

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 […] ]]> b7aea1950755b52fa02a3f4fe5336992 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hopefullyhyperlinkedaworkinprogress/2026/06/07/introduction/#comment-2 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:03:19 -0700 Hi, Robyn! I’m waving to you from the west in Boxborough, MA. 😊 I’m hoping to work in the technical services realm someday (right now I’m a library assistant). Nice to meet you and Benny!

In reply to - Robyn Capone wrote a new post on the site Hopefully Hyperlinked: A Work in Progress Introduction Hi everyone! My name is Robyn and I live on the east coast, in Quincy, MA, which is about 15 minutes south of […] ]]> 7a97d7ecad3c2b0814dbf7b655374550 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedrivalry/2026/06/02/hello-world/#comment-2 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:53:00 -0700 Hi Val! It’s been a long time since I lived in Portland, but I have really fond memories of holing up in one of the little study rooms in the Hillsdale Library to do schoolwork! It’s nice to meet you. 😊

In reply to - ValB wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Rivalry A little about meHi, my name is Val Brownmith. This is my introduction post. I wanted to talk a little bit about myself. This is me and my family. […] ]]> bd49f84e468fc5f0ff329f22327dca81 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedbookworm/2026/06/02/welcome-to-the-hyperlinked-bookworm/#comment-2 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:43:20 -0700 I’m envious of your cataloging internship, Amanda! How did you like Muderbot? I was a fan, but have yet to read the rest of the series after All Systems Red!

In reply to - Amanda So wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Bookworm Welcome to the Hyperlinked Bookworm!Hi Everyone! My name is Amanda and I am starting my third semester of the MLIS program at SJSU.  I am […] ]]> e9962050a05a684891cd9cb28bc978fb Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/linkwrightlinkbright/2026/06/04/howdy-hyperlinked-edition/#comment-4 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:56:35 -0700 Oh my gosh, Staci! I get so sad when Starbucks runs out of the lavender powder and I can no longer order a Iced Lavender Oat Milk Latte. 😭

In reply to - staciwright wrote a new post on the site Link Wright Link Bright Howdy: Hyperlinked Edition Hi, Everyone! I’m going to take a rapid-fire, fun-fact style approach to this one. Here it goes: Name: Staci […] ]]> 021e309f387f8333356d04186a39fb61 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/bslickdirectconnections/2026/06/03/welcome/#comment-2 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:05:32 -0700 Congratulations, Becca! What an exciting transition for you.

In reply to - Becca Slick wrote a new post on the site Becca Slick's Director Connections Welcome to My World! Hello! My name is Becca Slick and I am currently the full-time Library Assistant at Southwestern Community College. […] ]]> be1e7ef15e603053ca6ceffb126d5b61 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/share-your-intro-post-here/#comment-5752 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:50:18 -0700

Hi, I’m Laura!

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 […] ]]> 8ad977ea2f9e415bf4744b2a0c32ec66 Laura Skorczeski joined the group Hyperlinked Newsroom https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55896/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:21:21 -0700 0 52408b90db017bee7da0e80405047a67 Laura Skorczeski joined the group Ask A Question! https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55895/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:21:14 -0700 0 ad7a0171580adf36bba45a269c62f508 Laura Skorczeski joined the group Connection Cafe' https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55894/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:21:09 -0700 0 3da12e07a3ab6727a8f7442235d034bf Laura Skorczeski joined the group Course Site Help https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55893/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:21:06 -0700 0 ee74c8ebe79b2e5ddedff1a154e7e9bd Laura Skorczeski joined the group Self Care & Mindfulness https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55892/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:19:40 -0700 0 14069227818fbf222de5d469080a3b89 Laura Skorczeski posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55868/#acomment-55891 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:14:37 -0700 I love that, Liz! I still have so much to unlock in the game. I have to remind myself it’s okay to just wander around a little. I don’t want it to turn into my original playthrough of Stardew Valley where I felt like I had too much to do to keep up with my farm. 😂

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy I’ve been keeping it light during the break—binging Taskmaster on YouTube (definitely need some laughs these days!) and Dreamlight Valley o […] ]]> d483077ad94ca4405e1b861f90575fb8 Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/?p=13 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:15:51 -0700 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 third […]

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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 […] ]]> 6c4714e10bb5773e956e0495252ca234 Laura Skorczeski posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy: I've been keeping it light during the break—binging T […] https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55868/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:55:32 -0700 I’ve been keeping it light during the break—binging Taskmaster on YouTube (definitely need some laughs these days!) and Dreamlight Valley on the Nintendo Switch. I’m not sure it will hold my interest for long, but a cozy Disney video game was the right vibe recently!

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