I talk a lot about Global Librarianship because I think it is a very useful model to make things happen in our communities. My definition is that Global Librarianship is when you are inspired by global projects from both within the library world and from other fields and you translate that inspiration into making a… Continue reading A short introduction to International Librarians Network
Learning as strategy and 23 mobile things – Workshop at SLNSW
What is the first good idea you will steal and use in your library? This is one of the questions a buzzing room full of motivated and skilled public librarians discussed at a two-hour workshop at the State Library of New South Wales in Sydney on June 9th. Other themes were what new skills our… Continue reading Learning as strategy and 23 mobile things – Workshop at SLNSW
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A librarian walks into a bar…
A Friday evening in a bar in Melbourne, Australia. More than 60 librarians is gathered to have a good conversation about libraries, professional development, learning and stealing good ideas! I was proud to do the keynote this evening about Global Librarianship and 23 Mobile Things, Gamifiction, Buy India a Library – and the amazing Dr.… Continue reading A librarian walks into a bar…
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The Global Librarian at #EduTechAU
Global librarian is not a title – it is a choice. Global librarianship is a mindset where you seek inspiration from global projects and translate them into making value in your community. In my recent presentation at EduTech in Brisbane, Australia I spoke about learning as a core task and strategy for libraries, skills we… Continue reading The Global Librarian at #EduTechAU
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23 Mobile Things at #CILDC
Thank you to everyone who explored the potential of mobile tools for delivering library services with me.Thank you for your participation and very relevant questions, I enjoyed it very much. The slides are up:
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Libraries as Strategic Learning Institutions – Workshop at #CILDC
Change is happening fast in our societies these years. For libraries the environment around us and the need for information has been changing a lot going from the industrial society over the information society to the knowledge society. Countries around the globe compete not only on low cost but also on the knowledge level of… Continue reading Libraries as Strategic Learning Institutions – Workshop at #CILDC
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Movie trailer: The Global Librarian – Updated with slides
I am doing a video lecture for Dr. Michael Stephens LIBR 200 – Information Communities class with the subject: The Global Information Professional. Here is what you can expect: Key points: Global librarianship enhances the dynamic capabilities of libraries 23 Mobile Things – an example of global librarianship Supporting learning on all levels -> learning as… Continue reading Movie trailer: The Global Librarian – Updated with slides
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Libraries and Learning: Upcoming presentations – See you soon USA and #CILDC
Libraries make their communities smarter. This is one of my core beliefs as a librarian and it is what motivates me and gives meaning to the work I do. I know that libraries all over the world work hard every day to bridge the digital divide, support students learning and read to children and thereby… Continue reading Libraries and Learning: Upcoming presentations – See you soon USA and #CILDC
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New book: Information Services Today: An Introduction
“As a collection of 39 chapters addressing 7 key areas within the LIS field, I truly believe the success of this book lies within its historical context of the field, its current relevance to today’s complex LIS environment, its identification of essential and emerging issues, and its wealth of resources, tips, and strategies that will… Continue reading New book: Information Services Today: An Introduction
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Proud to receive prize for best article 2014 in LIS magazine REVY
I am very proud to recieve the prize for best article in the Danish LIS magazine REVY. My article [In Danish] is about using Twitter as a professional tool for learning, idea generating and inspiration for global librarians. I have practical examples like Buy India a Library, 23 Mobile Things and definitions about Global Libraianship.… Continue reading Proud to receive prize for best article 2014 in LIS magazine REVY
Jan Holmquist 