Hi, Alina! This is a great reflection. I’m so curious about your colleague’s experience – I think I would also get frustrated trying to teach the ins and outs of electronics to kids, which makes me appreciate even more my computer teacher from elementary school that taught me to type. On my campus where I work, we have a separate STEAM lab where students do makerspace activities, and the library (where I am) is just for books and reading. I’ll have to recommend my own coworker to try out doing an escape room, that sounds so cool and constructive! Thank you for this post!

Hi MJ,
We all can relate to what you describe how Library workers need to have a smile at all times. I’m a believer that is impossible and not healthy having that approach at all times. Like everyone in life we have good/bad days, for that reason for me Respect is primordial and doing your work with a smile is a plus but not mandatory.

I’m confused: Did you mean “hallucinations” or was that supposed to be something else?

Hi @ysalina,
I’m glad to hear that the library was also a third place for you growing up! Reading your experiences unlocked a core memory for me in the children’s section– I remember I knew exactly where my favorite writers and genres were located, but your mention of adaptions made me think of a “choose your own adventure” book that I recall borrowing multiple times when I was younger because it was just that good. For the price of one, you get like maybe four or five different stories (sadly, there were only two endings…)

I tried a VR demo at Best Buy for the first time last weekend, and while I definitely got vertigo, I would LOVE to sit down and go on a tour through foreign places I’ve yet to visit, are about to visit, or want to remember from previous trips.

The Future Library is fascinating. I would add one more facet: The author who contributes a book also adds one chapter to a book that is being written over the 100 years.

Hi, Christine! You did a great job with this recording! I agree that communicating with classmates was a “refreshing” experience – it’s *almost* like doing a group project, but way more expansive and really emulates how we use empathy in library spaces. Great work!

Hi @christines. Great job on this presentation! I especially like your emphasis on empathy. It’s such an important skill in libraries and in life too. And what fun to hear your voice!

Hi, Roya! This was a fantastic and comprehensive summary of the course. I especially agree with #5 – the reflections were extremely useful and had me thinking and exploring my thoughts and experiences in combination with other classmates (including yours!) that I think overall really enlivened and expanded my understanding of what was already such robust content for each module, especially when it came to my own biases (I, in particular, was quite biased against AI, so it was cool to have that challenged by some of the course readings and reflections). Good job with this post!

@gilbertmaryjoy Hi Mary Joy, Thank you for your kind comments! I totally agree that with you that interacting with our colleagues through the reflection blogs expanded understanding of the course modules. Wishin you all the best in your future endeavors!

HI Roya,
Thanks for Sharing, These are excellent takeaways. It feels like an accurate summary of this class.

@rodrigo. Thank you so much. Wishing you success in your future pursuits! Have a great summer!

Hi @royaflin. Great job on your video! I know I’m a bit last minute on my comments here but I really enjoyed it. I especially agree with you about this course representing my shared values of librarianship and libraries. And I loved your insight about collaboration making the impossible achievable. Thanks for sharing!

Hi Roya!

Thank you for sharing your wonderful presentation, I really enjoyed it and it all resonates to our class.
Have a great week!

This is so beautifully done, and it’s a powerful way to provide a feeling of connection and community for senior citizens who may feel socially isolated. I wrote about dementia caregivers in my Info200 blog. Your report reminds me of the “Tales and Travel program,” where librarians visit memory care centers and use library books, music, and objects to take the participants on an imaginary trip to various countries or other parts of the United States. Thanks for sharing, and Well Done!

Hi Mikayla! I love the idea of providing senior story time! Most storytelling in libraries (and other settings) is geared toward children, but we all share a love of storytelling and listening – no matter our age. I personally know multiple older adults who would love and benefit from a program like this. Your report is very organized and aestethically pleasing, too! 🙂

Hi Donna,

I believe that tool lending libraries should absolutely be a thing! Whether from a financial or sustainability standpoint, these may be expensive tools that individuals purchase and use only a handful of times. Particularly in San Francisco, space to store these tools may be limited for most individuals.

I enjoyed reading your thoughts on the power of stories and the evolving landscape of libraries and collections. Stories can be seen reflected in collections of all kinds, including art galleries. Art is representative of the human experience and the psyche of the artist, and contained in those representations are stories. That being said, I agree that the power of stories can be utilized by libraries and communities to create engaging experiences.