Tag: Global librarian

Proud to receive prize for best article 2014 in LIS magazine REVY

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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

Global librarianship and Gamifying the library experience – My presentations at #ili2014

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I was honered to present at this years Internet Librarian International in London, England. Thank you for an inspiring conference with sharing, co-learning and interesting talks with so many wonderful librarians and other library professionals. For the other presentations I did there about Gamification and Library advocacy – Go to my slideshare page. I had… Continue reading Global librarianship and Gamifying the library experience – My presentations at #ili2014

A conference with an unconference track – Upcoming presentations at Internet Librarian International

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I like the concept of unconferences very much. The more loose structure can be very liberating to the traditional conference learning experience. Combining a traditional conference with an unconference track is one of the reasons I am looking very much forward to this years Internet Librarian International – and I am proud to be a… Continue reading A conference with an unconference track – Upcoming presentations at Internet Librarian International

Newest version of 23 Mobile Things is from Philippines and Singapore – Video Greeting

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It is privilege to see new versions of 23 Mobile Things living and thriving world wide. The number of people in the library field that is learning together about mobile technology and using this technology to deliver library services to their communities is growing. Thank you to all the learners and organisers keeping this program… Continue reading Newest version of 23 Mobile Things is from Philippines and Singapore – Video Greeting

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

International librarianship – video by Jan Holmquist

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Hi Friends I met Kate C. Byrne in Helsinki for IFLA 2012 and I was very proud when she asked me to do a short video about international librarianship. The video is intended to add value to Kates presentation – but I hope you like it too – Please connect with me if you want… Continue reading International librarianship – video by Jan Holmquist

Circulating Ideas Featuring Jan Holmquist

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I am very proud to be the guest on Steve Thomas great podcast Circulating Ideas – A Podcast I think makes a very big difference for learning in libraries and is making libraries better… Thank you for having me as a guest Steve – and thank you to all who listend and liked – So… Continue reading Circulating Ideas Featuring Jan Holmquist

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.

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

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