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Reflection Blog: New Horizons
Having never heard of the Horizon reports before, the materials for the New Horizons module this semester are very informative. They emphasized to me that the only constant is change, and change seems to be happening faster than ever. The generative AI boom is one example of this. Additionally, rapid technological changes often bring uncertainty and fear. Libraries are well positioned to introduce patrons to new, lasting technologies in a guided environment built on empathy rather than money-making. Libraries are no strangers to adapting to change. It is how the institution has survived for thousands of years. While libraries are not typically at the forefront of technological innovation, they can…
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Innovation Roadmap: User Tagging at SLCPL
Web 2.0 is all about hyperlinks. Folksonomies and user tagging systems introduce this concept into our libraries and combat the typically hierarchical classification schemas. For the Innovation Roadmap assignment, I propose that my workplace (Salt Lake City Public Library) add patron tagging to its catalog. Check out this Canva presentation I made to learn more! INFO 287_Innovation Strategy & Roadmap_2026 Jul_IS by Ina Samuel
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Assignment X: Intentional Innovation is User-Centered
As a chronically online individual, I am familiar with the rise and fall of trends. Silly acts, funky outfits, or groundbreaking products will capture the attention of people all over the world, only to become obsolete or “cringe” within a couple of years. With limited budgets, staffing, and resources, how can libraries keep up? During these last few weeks, as we have explored several readings associated with the hyperlinked library and user-centered services, one theme has stuck out to me: the concept of intentional innovation. I believe this is the key to ensuring that our information institutions are set apart from the libraries of the past and that changes are…
