Author Archives: Victoria Prieto

Hyperlinked Environments Reflection Blog: The Memphis Public Library-A Library System to Watch

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Victoria Prieto

Reading the Smithsonian article “How Memphis Created the Nation’s Most Innovative Public Library” left me genuinely inspired…and I’ll admit, a little jealous that I don’t leave anywhere near such a visionary space. The Memphis Public Library system, under the leadership of Keenon … Continue reading →

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Hyperlinked Communities Reflection Blog: Belonging, Wellness, and the Hyperlinked Library

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Victoria Prieto

Libraries today are more than repositories of books, they are dynamic ecosystems of connection, empathy, and belonging. The concept of “Hyperlinked Communities” captures this evolution, emphasizing how libraries sere as participatory spaces that link people, ideas, and experiences across physical … Continue reading →

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Assignment X: Participatory Service in Librarianship—From Transactional to Relational

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Victoria Prieto

Participatory service has emerged as a defining philosophy in contemporary librarianship, emphasizing collaboration, shared authority, and meaningful engagement between libraries and their communities. Drawing on Stephens’ framing of the “Age of Participation,” this approach shifts libraries away from transactional service … Continue reading →

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Welcome to The Borrowed Bookmark

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Victoria Prieto

Hello, all! I’m Victoria and also go by Tori. I’m writing from Hawaiian Gardens, CA which happens to be the smallest city per square mile in Los Angeles County (it’s about 1 square mile). I started the MLIS program in … Continue reading →

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