Thanks to a former #hyperlib student for sharing this job posting from Douglas County Libraries. Take look at the competencies required below. I focused a lot on soft skills over the past few years and wrote a piece called “Soft Skills are Heart Skills” for PLA in 2019. What soft skills do you see embedded […]
Written by Michael Stephens
From last year: Wilmette Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Digital Services manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the patron technology experience, including managing the library technology center; providing patrons with digital literacy instruction and assistance; and helping create new and innovative ways to use technology in […]
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings! Now we turn our attention to new models of service, new ways of doing things. This module includes materials from Anythink Libraries.
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings everyone I visited the national library of Scotland and really appreciated an exhibition room devoted to librarians throughout the years and media, etc.. I took a few photos for you. I uploaded these to my Google and made a photo album and they are full quality in case you want to, for example, look […]
Written by Michael Stephens
I was interviewed for this article: https://ischool.sjsu.edu/istudent-blog/navigating-e-portfolio-process-tips-tricks-and-tales-trenches Embrace the Stress (But Don’t Let It Overwhelm You) It’s perfectly normal to feel a bit overwhelmed by the e-Portfolio process. The key is not to let that stress paralyze you. Dr. Stephens encourages seeking support: “Look for student support. It’s okay to say, ‘I am stressed and […]
Written by Michael Stephens
Hello all! Last year I enjoyed a day trip to Chicagoland to speak at this library’s staff day. I am so knocked out by Lake Villa District Library: spaces, services and staff! Here is a gallery to inspire. Click the photos for larger versions.
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings everyone. Heading to the airport and will be traveling almost 20 hours. I look forward to landing at my desk tomorrow! Here’s your Professor, enjoying a tea with this lovely couple outside of the Milkman. I honestly don’t know if it’s an influencer thing or a Marvel movie thing, but the Milkman is crowded […]
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings all! For this module we will focus on planning for emerging technologies, participatory services of all kinds and the future. This is where we start to get very practical and focused on what’s happening with trends and technology in libraries and information centers. This is also the time to start thinking about the technologies, […]
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings all- Be sure to review the full rubrics for the major assignments. I want to make sure you are all successful with every expectation. Image: Edinburgh Book Shop
Written by Michael Stephens
Caught this on Gwinnett County’s Instagram last year: So cool! From the creator of the program: All the pieces were either cut on draft board on our Glowforge, 3D printed, or were just basic paper shapes (like cut-out cards and circles as tokens). I can’t find the website I used to get some of the […]