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Terri Beth commented on the post, AI and Hyperlinked Environments Reflection #1, on the site 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Thank you, @claireburke! : )
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Terri Beth commented on the post, Fluid Dates, on the site 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Thank you so much for this, @michael . Such a crazy time.
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Terri Beth commented on the post, AI and Hyperlinked Environments Reflection #1, on the site 2 months ago
Hi Millicent (@inabookbind)!
All of your good examples made me think about how I kept noticing the word “delight” in our recent readings (like the “Do We Need Libraries?” one) — people want to be delighted when they go to the library! And it’s good for librarians to keep this in mind, because people have so many other options when it comes to…[Read more]
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Terri Beth commented on the post, AI and Hyperlinked Environments Reflection #1, on the site 2 months ago
Hi @claireburke,
I came for the meme and stayed for the writing. ; )
I just wanted to say that Coelho’s point about how fines essentially only punish the people who really *need* the library is so spot on. I remember collecting a fine once, when I was working at a library in a very well-off town, and this woman wrote a check for her…[Read more]
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Terri Beth posted a new activity comment 2 months ago
Right?? : )
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Terri Beth commented on the post, Assignment X: The Future of Library Participation, on the site 2 months ago
Hi @pfulumirani,
As a “very online” person (ha), I’ve taken note of communities like “booktube” and “bookstagram”, and of how younger people are taking an interest in libraries these days – it’s so great. And I think you’re right that, unless libraries are taking full advantage of engaging with this group of people in their meeting grounds,…[Read more]
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Terri Beth commented on the post, AI and Hyperlinked Environments Reflection #1, on the site 2 months ago
Hi @mickeysosa97!
Thanks so much! The pandemic brought so many horrible things, but lots of good too, when it comes to confronting things that needed to be changed (like letting people work remotely in some cases), and getting industries to adopt tech more quickly (I’m thinking about virtual conferences and things like that). That is such a great…[Read more] -
Terri Beth commented on the post, AI and Hyperlinked Environments Reflection #1, on the site 2 months ago
Hi @diamondpatrick,
Yes! COVID was like the mother of all changes – for everyone. It definitely made me assess some things in my professional life and personal life. And we should both try to keep tackling little bits of change – for practice. ; ) Thanks for reading this!
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Terri Beth posted an update in the group
Hyperlinked Newsroom 2 months agoI’m taking Government Information Sources along with Hyperlinked this semester, and that (along with our upcoming elections) has my mind on civics. It was cool to come across this program that the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh is hosting next month. Mocktails and trivia!! 😀
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Terri Beth wrote a new post on the site Clarity in Chaos 2 months ago
Assignment X
Michael begins the “Open to Change” section of Wholehearted Librarianship (Stephens, 2019) with lyrics from Rush’s Tom Sawyer: “… […]-
Hi Terri,
Thanks for sharing! I totally know what you mean about change being uncomfortable — I’ve always struggled with adapting to change too. Especially when some of our experiences with change have not been so good. The example you brought up around COVID is a great example. It definitely forced a lot of people, and definitely libraries, to assess access and embrace change. I’m also heartened to hear at the end that you were able to make that adjustment in the workflow to better you and patrons. Maybe if we start with small changes, it’ll make the bigger changes easier to adapt to over time for you and me both!
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Hi @diamondpatrick,
Yes! COVID was like the mother of all changes – for everyone. It definitely made me assess some things in my professional life and personal life. And we should both try to keep tackling little bits of change – for practice. ; ) Thanks for reading this!
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Hi Terri!
What an inspiring story. Change can definitely be uncomfortable and need I say, scary. I agree that we need to embrace change and become versatile ourselves for whatever may come our way. Libraries have shown so much resilience–especially after reintegrating themselves after the pandemic. Funny enough, I thought of another good song that talks about change–Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel.-
Hi @mickeysosa97!
Thanks so much! The pandemic brought so many horrible things, but lots of good too, when it comes to confronting things that needed to be changed (like letting people work remotely in some cases), and getting industries to adopt tech more quickly (I’m thinking about virtual conferences and things like that). That is such a great song (gives me goosebumps sometimes). And I honestly wanted to make a playlist when I was working on this – so many good songs about change! ; )
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Hi Terri,
I really enjoyed reading your post and how raw it was. I think so many people have fears about change, me included for SURE, and I appreciate how candid you were in your post. I “wholeheartedly” (see what I did there??) agree with the idea of necessary change in order to help the community we serve and not for our own wants/needs/ego. As someone who’s never listened to Rush but have heard AMAZING things about them, I’ll have to jump on board and give them a listen driving around today. Once again, thanks for your post!-
Thank you, @claireburke! : )
Yes, you should give Rush a listen! My favorites are Freewill, Fly By Night, and Limelight. ; )
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Hi Terri,
I’m also a Rush fan (I saw them in Irvine in 2002 and loved it!!), and that part of the reading really resonated with me as well. Actually, in 2015, I heard an interview with Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, where he quotes the same line from Tom Sawyer (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05vstzl) as a way to think about the nature of Wikipedia. It’s stuck with me ever since.I also identify with your story of changes –> burnout –> running away. When COVID came I was working in college admissions and tried to streamline some of our outmoded policies and procedures. I remember hearing something much worse than “We’ve always done it this way.” My boss would say instead, “It used to be even worse,” meaning that I should be thankful and content that at least we weren’t still doing things by abacus and cuneiform.
I appreciate your highlighting the difference between incremental and drastic change. It’s good to remember that sometimes incremental change isn’t possible and that drastic change is needed!
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Hey @arthurkolat!
Awesome! I saw them Hartford in 1985! : )“It used to be even worse” is not an ideal thing you want to hear from your boss…
Thank you for reading and commenting!
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Terri Beth posted a new activity comment 2 months, 2 weeks ago
@inabookbind! Hi, Millicent! A YouTuber I like used Lavendaire’s planner a couple years ago – it looked really good! That is so great, that it helped you on such a deep level. I honestly would feel lost without mine. Thanks for the link. : )
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Terri Beth commented on the post, Introduction, on the site 2 months, 2 weeks ago
@catherine Hello again! 🙂
Thank you! They can be so sweet. I wish she would let me squeeze her more, but I will take the hand-holding. Haa. -
Terri Beth posted a new activity comment 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi @catherine! I had a bullet journaling dalliance, too!! It lasted about a month – you’re right about the page perfectionism. ;-D
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Terri Beth commented on the post, My Library Story, on the site 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi @catladylilia. I loved this- I was a child who had a special relationship with my libraries, too. And I’m super inspired by you pushing your boundaries to do this internship! I need to do more of this.
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Terri Beth commented on the post, We are an Animal Crowd!, on the site 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Aww! It’s wonderful that they got to stay together. : )
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Terri Beth posted a new activity comment 2 months, 2 weeks ago
@msandoval it does get intense, doesn’t it? But so good! And you are welcome. : )
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Terri Beth commented on the post, Introduction, on the site 2 months, 3 weeks ago
@michael Awww! Thank you! She’s my baby.
Film degrees are so great! I tend to think they really give you a good background in critical thinking, too.
Very hyped for this class! : )
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Terri Beth commented on the post, My Introduction!, on the site 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Congratulations on your upcoming publication, Arthur! Have a great semester.
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Terri Beth commented on the post, My Introduction!, on the site 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Loved that video, Bethany. : )
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Terri Beth posted a new activity comment 2 months, 3 weeks ago
This sounds great! Added it to my own playlist. :p Thanks, @emtaggart
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