Category: libraries

23 Mobile Things – Exploring the potential of mobile tools for delivering library services – at #lib2013

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My first time presenting at an online conference was this years awesome Library 2.013. It was a lot of fun and I would love to do more online presentations. If you use Blackboard you can see the recorded version of my presentation here  Here are my slides: and links to presentation and video Greetings from… Continue reading 23 Mobile Things – Exploring the potential of mobile tools for delivering library services – at #lib2013

23 Mobile Things – My slides from #ili2013

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I was proud to present at this years Internet Librarian International in London, England about 23 Mobile Things. I had Michael Stephens and Mylee Joseph join me via video and had an absolutely wonderful time at this conference. I was also proud to moderate a session and to be on the closing plenary with Donna… Continue reading 23 Mobile Things – My slides from #ili2013

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

23 Mobile Things, Danish libraries and global librarianship

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I had the privilege of guest teaching Trent Hills MLIS class from the University of Washington in Copenhagen where they are studying for 4 weeks at international summer school. Thanks for having me. Due to an accident (I hope you feel better Trent!) I was not able to get online and I promised the class to share links… Continue reading 23 Mobile Things, Danish libraries and global librarianship

Billions of Beautiful Words – Mary Gauthier on libraries and music.

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Hello Mary- Thank you for doing this interview about music and libraries… Let me ask you: How did a library ever make a difference in your life and (or) your community? When I was around 8 or 9, my parents marriage was slowly falling apart. I had my mom drop me off at the library… Continue reading Billions of Beautiful Words – Mary Gauthier on libraries and music.

Innovation in Public Libraries – For Alison Miller’s class at iSchool, Syracuse University

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I am very glad and proud to connect with the future of the profession: MLIS students at iSchool, Syracuse University for a talk about innovation in public libraries. Thank you for your time – please feel free to contact me with follow up questions and your views on this topic. Things I covered in my… Continue reading Innovation in Public Libraries – For Alison Miller’s class at iSchool, Syracuse University

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.

Get a happier life with your library

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Watch this video about Danish public libraries in English for people new to Danish society and tell me what you think. When you’re new in Denmark a lot of things can be confusing. The library is here to help you! Through the library you have access to a world of knowledge, culture, entertainment, social activites,… Continue reading Get a happier life with your library

Letter from World Libraries

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Dear Librarian Congratulations on joining the team at World Libraries. We are glad to have you as a part of our world-wide team of library enthusiasts. Your special focus will be to improve your community by sharing and generating knowledge and always contribute to learning. We also expect you to work for libraries world-wide and… Continue reading Letter from World Libraries