I consider myself to be forward-thinking. Yet, my foundations remain centered and grounded. My librarianship journey has been an interesting one. I have worked in small, rural libraries in Alabama and large, urban library systems in Colorado. As I reviewed the New Models portion of this model, I was taken back to my experiences in the Denver Metro. I would always ask one question: “Yes, but why?”.
Continue reading New Models Reflection Blog: How Can We Change, Yet Remain the Same?
Thinking back to my previous post, it is important to not harm. When we engage with our communities and introduce them to new hyperlinked environments, we must do so in a way that is considerate and ethical.
After reviewing this module, I have one specific environment in mind. Actually, although this module is titled Hyperlink Environments, one common synonym is Ecosystem. Much like ecosystems of the animal kingdom, technology ecosystems are interactive and responsive to stimuli.
Continue reading Hyperlinked Environments Reflection Blog: Choose Your Own Adventure
The concept of hyperlinked communities is an interesting one. The library serves as a central hub, with many ports connected to the community. Much like the information highway, information flows out from this central hub. Connection to new technologies can be a powerful thing. But…are we aware of the power this connection wields?
Continue reading Hyperlinked Communities Reflection Blog: Primum Non Nocere
