A theme I found myself exploring as I read about ideas related to Michael Stephens’s Hyperlinked Library concept, is connecting with people—the current library users as well as potential library users in the community. The library profession is naturally concerned with staying relevant. Hence, its emphasis on introducing the latest technologies. Yes, it’s important to integrate emergent technologies (see Buckland) and make these tools available to all people along with the instruction needed to use them. But, how can a library be relevant to people who might not feel any kind of connection to the institution which so earnestly aspires to make positive impacts on their lives? (see Casey &…