INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library | Rachel Leverenz | Activity

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:15:07 -0700

Hi Raemetrice – This is a great idea. It is very simple but could be very effective. It reminds me of a bring your kid to work day. We have those at my institution, and those are always fun. It’s interesting that you could not find any other libraries doing this kind of program. You could be a trail blazer with this!

In reply to - Raemetrice Harvey wrote a new post on the site Booked and Busy Innovation Roadmap: Bring a Friend to the Library Day The idea for my Innovation Roadmap, “Bring a Friend to the Library Day”, is an extension and […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:27:24 -0700

@tinazhen Thanks for reading my post! Undergrad experience during the pandemic would have been really interesting to document. You were a student during a historically significant event, and, like you said, students in the future would find that fascinating to explore. We have a COVID collection in our archives, but it is mostly internal…Read more

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind Innovation Roadmap: Archiving Student Life Students walk over bridge at Lakeshore Technical Institute [Photograph]. (1985). Lakeshore College Archives. […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:12:57 -0700

Hi Cara – Thanks for sharing this really interesting article. I have also had problems with AI generated books on Amazon. You would think there would have to be some regulations where the seller would have to disclose the use of AI, but, alas, no. We accidentally purchased a few AI slop books at work in our last round of book purchases. We had to…Read more

In reply to - Cara Huttinger posted an update in the group Hyperlinked Newsroom I Got Slopped…an interesting article about when someone publishes a biography about you, but has AI do the work. […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:27:51 -0700

Thank you for sharing about AI! I totally agree that this is a great opportunity for libraries to rise to the occasion. Libraries can do so much toward helping navigate their communities through these murky new AI waters. After all, information literacy is kind of our thing. At my insitituion, the library is helping to develop campus-wide policies…Read more

In reply to - Sarah Morse wrote a new post on the site The BookWyrm's Guide to the Hyperlinks Reflection on New Horizons: AI in LibrariesAI is everywhere in our daily lives. It’s not something we can escape. Whether it’s Cha […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:56:44 -0700

Hi Maria – Thank you for sharing the Digital Intelligence graphic, and I appreciate your insight related to a school library environment. I work in a technical college library and have been tasked with doing digital literacy efforts there. The digital Intelligence graphic has given me inspiration for a LibGuide I am working on. Your post got me…Read more

In reply to - Maria Ramos-Yoo wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked: STEAM Adventures Hyperlinked Environments in School Libraries After exploring the Hyperlinked Environments module, two articles that resonated wit […]

Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:46:20 -0700

Innovation Roadmap: Archiving Student Life Students walk over bridge at Lakeshore Technical Institute [Photograph]. (1985). Lakeshore College Archives. […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:21:56 -0700

Hi Tina – Great post! I loved your point that specialized non-traditional staff and programs can go a long way toward meeting community needs. Thank you for sharing the Magic Tooth Bus article. It is a great example of community partnerships. I work at a technical college that has a dental hygiene program, and this article has given me some great…Read more

In reply to - Tina Zhen wrote a new post on the site The Zhen Zone 2.0 Hyperlinked Environments Reflection In 1 of the 4 spaces of the hyperlinked library is the performative space. As Skot-Hansen mentions, the performative […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:02:05 -0700

Hi Karla – Thank you for sharing the link that gives you a virtual tour of the Mexican library. What awesome technology! You bring up an interesting point about international libraries being more likely to support preserving a country’s history and culture. This has implications for staff training as library and archive work are very different.

In reply to - Karla Velazquez wrote a new post on the site Futura Bibliotecaria Reflection Blog: Hyperlinked Environments International LibrariesI learned to read in Spanish in my early teens, and ever since then I’ve c […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:04:39 -0700

Hi Patricia – You inspired me to also check out the MET’s website. There is so much cool stuff there to look at. I could spend hours exploring their digital collections alone! I agree with your point that digitizing collections is beneficial for museums. For one thing, I think this makes it easier for people to plan their trips to the…Read more

In reply to - Patricia Pham wrote a new post on the site Between the Hyperlinks Reflections on Hyperlinked Environments Reading about how museums, galleries, and archives stay connected to their communities even when members are […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:34:53 -0700

Well said, Nancy. I couldn’t agree more.

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind Self-Care While Serving CommunitiesThis post is not for any of the official assignments as I feel like I need to be upbeat and positive about serving our […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:46:40 -0700

Thanks for sharing the picutres of the Cerritos Library. That children’s area is awesome! It reminds me of a theme park–like Universal or Disney. That is such an amazing space for kids!

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 […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:23:05 -0700

Hi Nancy – Thank you for highlighting these award winning international libraries and sharing these awesome pictures! You are right–exploring other libraries helps expand your perception about what a public library is and what it could be. It is great to learn from others! Your post really makes me want to travel. I need to start visiting new…Read more

In reply to - Nancy Lee wrote a new post on the site The Summer I Turned Hyperlinked Hyperlinked Environments: International Libraries For my reflection post on Hyperlinked Environments, I chose to focus on international […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:42:05 -0700

Hi Ruby – Thanks for sharing your museum experience. Your last sentence is great – technology IS useful when implemented correctly. However, staff need to be a part of the technology rollout, and it sounds like the staff person you interacted with didn’t quite get that memo. Technology also can’t be a substitute for basic customer service. At the…Read more

In reply to - Ruby Zhu wrote a new post on the site Library Assistant by Day Reflection #2 – The Hyperlinked Museum Experience The readings in Module 6 on Hyperlinked Museums, Galleries & Archives reminded me of an interaction I […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:23:45 -0700

Thank you for raising the point about needing boundaries between library services and support services offered by other organizations. I find myself struggling with this hand off as well. As a helper, I want to fix the problem that a patron comes to me with. However, I have come to see this hand off is crucial as the other organization or…Read more

In reply to - Ina Samuel wrote a new post on the site A Study In the Hyperlinked Library Reflection Blog: Hyperlinked Communities In a fast-paced digital world focused on immediate services, sometimes we overlook how valuable […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:08:11 -0700

I agree. The support you receive (or do not receive) from your administration is critical. You need to be able to trust your leaders, and their actions (or inactions) during tough situations like these can say a lot about an organization’s culture and values.

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:19:17 -0700

@jenfredrick Thank you! It has been encouraging to see that some of the things we touch on in class are things my library is already doing. It is nice to see we are on the right path!

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 […]

Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:50:11 -0700

Hyperlinked Environments Reflection: Hybrid Environments in the Academic Library “Student” by EFF-Graphics is licensed under CC BY 3.0 US Hybrid learning environments have become the norm in higher education. Some stu […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:42:14 -0700

Hi Coco – Thank you for sharing your thoughts about participatory service in an archive space! As you pointed out, this can be a good strategy for making sure the history in your archive is representative of your entire population. I think it is awesome that your institution has the equipment to help people preserve their own memories and you give…Read more

In reply to - Coco Yu wrote a new post on the site Brave New Hyperlinked World Assignment X — Participatory Service: Storytelling in the Community For this assignment, I want to explore how libraries offer participatory services […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:05:56 -0700

@carahuttinger I am sorry you can relate, but thank you for sharing. This is a big problem that, unfortunately, affects many library workers. Like you said, abuse from patrons is not often talked about, and I have been disappointed in general to see how LIS education does not prepare future librarians for this reality.

Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:20:41 -0700

Self-Care While Serving CommunitiesThis post is not for any of the official assignments as I feel like I need to be upbeat and positive about serving our communities and […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:58:09 -0700

Hi Becca – I appreciated your discussion about developing more faculty connections. I work at a technical college, and we have been having problems reaching students to get materials returned. I just asked our student worker how he thought students could be better communicated with (since they don’t read their email). He said it would be nice if…Read more

In reply to - Becca Slick wrote a new post on the site Becca Slick's Director Connections Reflection: Hyperlinked Communities as it Applies to Community Colleges Reflecting on what it means to be a Hyperlinked community that […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:46:49 -0700

Hi Tara – Thank you for bringing up the point that a library’s location can be an access barrier. I work at a rural technical college, and this is a huge issue for us. There is no public transportation route to our campus, and this is commonly cited as a problem by students. We just try to do our best to make accommodations for students. The…Read more

In reply to - Tara Swindlehurst wrote a new post on the site Tara wants you to read her blog Reflection: Hyperlinked Communities🚌 📚🚶🏻‍♀️ When I was listening to the lecture on hyperlinked communities, I couldn’t h […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:46 -0700

Hi Ruby – That is awesome that you got to attend ALA annual! I am very jealous 🙂 Thank you for sharing some of your takeaways from the conference. I am glad it was such a good experience for you.

In reply to - Ruby Zhu wrote a new post on the site Library Assistant by Day Reflection #1 – 2026 ALA Annual While combing through this week’s reading materials, I read Loida Garcia-Febo’s article titled “Serving with Love: […]

Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:23:02 -0700

Hyperlinked Communities Reflection Blog: Holistic Support for Patron Needs Modern libraries support their patrons’ social, mental, and physical wellbeing, in addition to their information needs (Greenwood, 2 […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:37:43 -0700

Hi Ruby – I really enjoyed your post, especially the frank discussion regarding constraints that are sometimes placed on library staff. I have found myself getting excited about ideas presented in our readings, only to come back to reality with the thought that the leaders at my place of employment would never let me do that. It doesn’t always…Read more

In reply to - Ruby Zhu wrote a new post on the site Library Assistant by Day Assignment X: If the user is the sun, then we must be the planets! In 2006, Karen Schneider published a post titled “The User Is Not Broken: A meme m […]

Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:16:01 -0700

Assignment X: The Library is Everywhere (So Meet Patrons Where They Are!) “Everywhere” by Joe Lencioni is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 One of the tenants of the Hyperlinked Library model is the idea that the […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:57:42 -0700

Hi Krystal – This is a great post! Thank you for sharing. I very much agree with you that we need a mix of digital and physical materials in our library collections, and that this tailoring needs to be done with our users in mind. We’ve been struggling with this in our video collection at the academic library I work at. Like you said, licensing…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 […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:44:29 -0700

I worked at a library a few years ago that had a library vending machine located in the local YMCA. I rode along a few times on the van that serviced the machine, and the community members there were always really excited when new library materials were stocked.

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 […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:04:21 -0700

Libby is a great example of how technology can help libraries become more responsive to user needs! I purchase for my library’s Libby collection through Overdrive Marketplace, and that platform has many great features to show library staff what patrons actually want. I especially love the tag options that allow staff to see what patrons are m…Read more

In reply to - Aniella Fields wrote a new post on the site Happy Helpful Hyperlinked Hopeful Librarian Assignment X: Library 2.0 and the Value of Continuous Change Change is unavoidable, and for libraries, the evidence is the […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:42:23 -0700

Yes, I’m also getting these errors. As Anita said, the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (https://web.archive.org/) is the way to go. Here’s an example of a link that works with Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20150219160827/http://tametheweb.com/2007/12/15/a-road-map-to-transparency/

In reply to - Anita Chen posted an update in the group Course Site Help Is anyone else having trouble with the tametheweb.com links? The website was still working last week, but it seems to be down today. I’ve tried different […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:28:38 -0700

Hi Tara – That’s awesome that you’ve had the opportunity to work overseas so much! Also, thanks for sharing about your experience teaching ESL classes at the library. I work at a community college that recently welcomed English language learning classes to our campus after another campus closed down. It has been interesting to learn how to serve…Read more

In reply to - Tara Swindlehurst wrote a new post on the site Tara wants you to read her blog Tara's Intro Hello all! My name is Tara and I am originally from Seattle. After graduating from undergrad I started teaching […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:31:39 -0700

Hi Sarah – Congrats on your wedding a few months ago! Also, thank you for sharing your experience working with children’s library services. I work in a community college library and have very little experience gearing services towards kids. However, we are trying to cater more to our students who are parents by creating a welcoming library env…Read more

In reply to - Sarah Morse wrote a new post on the site The BookWyrm's Guide to the Hyperlinks Hello Everyone! My name is Sarah Kumar. (I just got married in late December and am still working on the official name change […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:37:15 -0700

Hi Jenn – I lost my sweet little dog last August too. (Starting to tear up as I think about it now again.) She was always my go to picture for class introduction posts as well. Like you said, it has been hard the last few semester not to include her. I’m glad you still have your cat friend 🙂

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 […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:36:09 -0700

More people should know about Beaver Dam. It is a very cool name 🙂 That is too funny that you kind of knew someone in your class! What are the chances?! I am always glad to find people in the same time zone in my classes. It makes it so much easier if we ever have to do anything synchronously.

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 […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:25:23 -0700

Thanks for sharing this! I do something similar at work. I meet weekly with my manager. Most of that time is spent discussing problems and concerns, and it felt like we were only focusing on negative things. So, we added a portion of the meeting where she asks me to share something good that happened and is a reminder about why I still like to…Read more

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 […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:02:49 -0700

Hi Becca – Congrats on the new job! I also work at a small community college library. We are a staff of 2 (me + my manager). However, my manager also oversees Academic Support, so we don’t quite have 2 full-time staff dedicated to the library. I just wanted to chime in a say that community college work can be so rewarding. There is a big focus on…Read more

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. […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:26:12 -0700

I absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing. I usually listen to compilations of classical music but find them almost too interesting to listen to, and they sometimes get distracting. This is just really great and soothing.

In reply to - staciwright posted an update in the group Connection Cafe' This group name/description immediately made me think of my current favorite background noise YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@coulou__?si=AkcZIzwzOFUQ […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:39:23 -0700

Hi Cassandra – Congratulations on nearing the end of this MLIS program! And thank you for sharing a picture of Essie. She is adorable! I really would like to scratch her belly. I was very impressed by your work experience. It is so great that you’ve had opportunities to work in different libraries and museums.

In reply to - Cassandra Belliston wrote a new post on the site Link in Bio, Link in Library Hi, I'm Cassandra. Hi, friends! My name is Cassandra. I currently work full-time in an academic library in Utah as the Art & Design […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:57:22 -0700

Hi Jen – It is fun to meet a fellow Midwesterner! I haven’t come across many of us in this MLIS program. I am from Manitowoc County, which is about an hour northeast of Beaver Dam. The college I work at is in Cleveland, which is right on Lake Michigan. I haven’t been to Beaver Dam in a long time. I used to have a relative who lived there, but she…Read more

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:46:14 -0700

I could totally see how picking colors could be stressful! Lately, I have been coloring Scooby Doo characters. I know what colors these characters are supposed to be, and it is hard for me to deviate from that. You could try something like that. Glad you found the monochromatic coloring books. I didn’t even know that was a thing!

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 […]

Rachel Leverenz joined the group Connection Cafe'

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:55:50 -0700

Rachel Leverenz posted an update in the group Self Care & Mindfulness: My library director is really big on coloring. We always […]

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:54:37 -0700

My library director is really big on coloring. We always print out fun themed coloring pages for students during finals week or around holidays and usually have a giant coloring poster taped to a white board. My boss also brings coloring supplies to our department staff meetings. I am not an artist at all but have found it to be a great way to…Read more

Rachel Leverenz joined the group Hyperlinked Newsroom

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:48:02 -0700

Rachel Leverenz joined the group Self Care & Mindfulness

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:47:05 -0700

Rachel Leverenz joined the group Course Site Help

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:46:22 -0700

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:47:59 -0700

Hi Dawn – I just put Vuong’s book Time is a Mother on a book display at work. I’m not usually one for poetry, but your glowing recommendation makes me want to read his work. That’s awesome that you get the chance to see him this summer! I hope that is a fun experience for you. Thanks for sharing!

In reply to - Dawn Khepri posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy I’ve been really enjoying all of Ocean Voung’s work lately. He’s a Vietnamese author and poet. I listen to his first book, “On Earth We’re […]

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:40:12 -0700

@george Thank you for this explanation! I was missing the first step of navigating to the dashboard (instead of in the account settings). My two-factor authentication is now set up. Thanks again! I appreciate your help with this.

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz posted an update in the group Ask A Question! I am having trouble setting up the required two-factor authentication for my account. I tried to follow the instructions given but could not find the […]

Rachel Leverenz posted an update in the group Ask A Question!: I am having trouble setting up the required two-factor […]

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:09:34 -0700

I am having trouble setting up the required two-factor authentication for my account. I tried to follow the instructions given but could not find the referenced login security link on my account. Does anyone else who has successfully set up two-factor authentication have any additional tips to share? Should I just contact tech support? Thanks in…Read more

Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:07:42 -0700

Hi Naikia – I just wanted to say that I am very impressed with the customizations you have done to your blog site here. It is fun to see people’s personalities reflected! I have yet to figure out how to do this for my site. Also, congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Very exciting! I myself am only half way through the program, taking the…Read more

In reply to - Naikia Felder wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Celery Patch ✿ Howdy Y'all ✿ Hello, my Name is Naikia Felder, but my artist name is Celeste. I am a writer, illustrator, and designer currently loc […]

Rachel Leverenz joined the group Ask A Question!

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:41:18 -0700