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Reflection Blogging: Infinite Learning
One of the biggest complaints about the “new” public education system is that it is so focused on tests — the taking of tests, the preparation for tests, the results of the tests, the modifications to the curriculum based on … Continue reading
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Inspiration Report: Makerspaces
Community creation labs in public libraries are commonplace worldwide, yet none of the libraries in Placer County have adopted the trend. This report discusses makerspaces, their history, the process of adoption, and the challenges inherent in doing so. By coordinating with community … Continue reading
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Reflection Blogging: The Power of Stories
I am fascinated by the Living Book projects, but I wonder if it would be possible to take it one step further – if the people who had good experiences with the program would be willing to become a repository, … Continue reading
Reflection Blogging: New Models
I am fascinated by the world of hygge in its coziest form: the fuzzy socks and blankets, the sweaters and candles, the faux fur and the fleece. I know it stems from being perpetually cold and daily battling drafts, cold … Continue reading
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Innovation Strategy & Roadmap: Technology Playground
Placer County Library, Rocklin branch, shall introduce a new “technology playground” as well as accompanying fortnightly “Connecting with Technology” workshops and an expansion of the website to include a space for YouTube tutorial videos created during this endeavor. The project … Continue reading
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Reflection Blogging: Hyperlinked Environments
I feel like The New York Times summed up the entire history that led to this class in one sentence: “Curators 35 years ago were not interested in what the public needed — they were interested in what the curators … Continue reading
Reflection: Hyperlinked Communities
My last post discussed the inaccessibility of local library resources for working adults (and their children). Building on that theme, let us discuss the lack of activities for adults. I have lost track of the number of times that programming … Continue reading
Project X: Open the Doors
As a young teacher, absolutely unable to afford anything but Bay Area rents, the library was my bookstore. I had my card number memorized from the repetitive action of inputting it into the holds system. In that, I was privileged. … Continue reading
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Introduction
I’m in my second semester of the MLIS program and, since I’m not past the 19-credit threshhold to switch to Special Session, I’m therefore limited in my class selections to those available to Regular Session students. I really enjoyed Dr. … Continue reading
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