Category: ideas

Sustainable libraries: Thank you CIL Connect – Slides are up

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In session E201. Sustainable Libraries I contributed with European examples about how libraries are working with sustainability and UNs Sustainable Development Goals. Marydee Ojala did the same from a U.S. perspective. Thank you for your participation and good questions. My part of the slides is here. Remember that the video will be up on the… Continue reading Sustainable libraries: Thank you CIL Connect – Slides are up

One day we’ll be in charge

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Alma – One day we will be in charge 2013-07-16 15.31.48, a photo by janholmquist on Flickr. This is one my favorite photos. My daugther Alma found a stone near the Berlin wall – East side gallery on our summer holiday this year – She was sure it was from the remains of the wall. It had… Continue reading One day we’ll be in charge

What I spend time on these days

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I was recently asked what my next spare time project would be. I made a short video for you about how my time is prioritized these days. Lots of learning opportunities – I love that. The video is also a test of the short video blog format that I am considering using more… So tell… Continue reading What I spend time on these days

A librarians summer (vacation) diet

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About a month ago my good friend Buffy Hamilton shared this post from Chris Brogan. It inspired me to plan a summer diet for myself. I am on vacation for the next three weeks – and shortly after that I head to Helsinki for the IFLA conference. During my vacation I will… Unplug more –… Continue reading A librarians summer (vacation) diet

Why the story of Buy India a Library is (still) important

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I am very excited to present with Justin Hoenke at Bibliothekartag 2012 i Hamburg, Germany about a project I love and am very proud to be a part of – Buy India a Library How to use social media for collaboration, inspiration and changing the world will be some of the tracks of our talk. Including… Continue reading Why the story of Buy India a Library is (still) important

It Is a Global Profession… If You Want It to Be

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It Is a Global Profession… If You Want It to Be

I am very happy to be able to share my thoughts about global librarianship over at Jessica Olin´s great blog “Letters to a Young Librarian”. I hope you will take the time to visit Jessica´s blog and read my post – Comments very welcome.

Facilitator of crowdsourced ideas

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Job titles can be difficult to translate but when attending international conferences Danish job titles does not make sense to most participants – but does any title? When you need to contact another organization job titles can help you find the right person to connect with fast and easy – But within your own organization… Continue reading Facilitator of crowdsourced ideas

3 things that inspired me this week

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The Uni Imagine having the possibility to move the library learning space outdoors to meet the people, creating a place for learning, being inspired and making connections in the community. That is just some of the things The Uni will make possible. “The Uni is a new kind of shared learning environment, capable of supporting… Continue reading 3 things that inspired me this week

International Think Tank: Choosing the Future of Libraries

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In a week I will be enjoying the company of librarians from all over the world at my library. I am looking forward to welcoming the conference Cycling for Libraries. I can´t wait to meet you all! While the conference are at my library the theme will be “Choosing the future of the library” and… Continue reading International Think Tank: Choosing the Future of Libraries