Category Archives: Reflection Blogging
Infinite Learning Reflection Blog: The Library as a Classroom
The Infinite Learning module invited me to see libraries as living classrooms in addition to a place of information. They are spaces where curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration thrive. The idea of the library as classroom resonates deeply with me because it reframes … Continue reading
The Power of Stories Reflection Blog: The Human Library-Bridging the Divide and Cultivating Compassion
Stories are the heartbeat of human connection, and libraries have long been their keepers. Yet, as the Power of Stories module reminds us, our role as librarians is evolving; we are no longer just custodians of narratives but facilitators and … Continue reading
New Models Reflection Blog: Rethinking Library Service-The Anythink Nature Library and Beyond
The New Models module challenged me to imagine libraries as living ecosystems of curiosity and connection, instead of as repositories of knowledge. Pam Sandlian Smith’s TEDx talk, What to Expect from Libraries in the 21st Century, reminding me that transformation begins … Continue reading
Hyperlinked Environments Reflection Blog: The Memphis Public Library-A Library System to Watch
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
Hyperlinked Communities Reflection Blog: Belonging, Wellness, and the Hyperlinked Library
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