The theme of this years CILIPS conference is “Making connections”. I am proud to do todays morning keynote. Libraries are strategically important for modern knowledge societies. In the library people of all ages have a safe space for learning and exchanging ideas. In the knowledge economy where communities, regions and countries compete for knowledge jobs… Continue reading Keynote for #CILIPS16: Making communities smarter through connections
Tag: Global librarianship
Library Stuff… I respectfully disagree
I read this post by my friend and inspiration Justin Hoenke. I know that Justin doesn’t like to be an inspiration in that way, but he is awesome, and I have learned so much from his projects and the way he is an awesome human being. So Justin, please forgive me for respectfully disagreeing with… Continue reading Library Stuff… I respectfully disagree
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Ignite – Next Library: From global inspiration to local action
At #nextlibrary2015 I did an Ignite talk about global librarianship. I shared the vision that in a world where countries compete on knowledge to get knowledge jobs – life long learning is valuable. Therefore libraries are more important than ever. We need to know how people learn, unlearn and relearn – and we need to… Continue reading Ignite – Next Library: From global inspiration to local action
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A short introduction to International Librarians Network
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
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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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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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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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My slides from Bergen, Norway: Global librarianship, Digital skills & 23 Mobile Things
I was lucky to have the chance to speak to and talk to Norweigan librarians at Neptunseminaret in Bergen today – Thanks for having me. Since Scandinavian languages are very alike (Finland excluded!) – A lot of the slides are in Danish and a few in English.
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Keynote: “New Librarians Global Connection: best practices, models and recommendations“ – My slides
I was happy to make the keynote for “New Librarians Global Connection: best practices, models and recommendations“ today. You can access the recorded version here. Thanks to everyone who participated… Here are my slides… Feel free to follow up with questions.
Jan Holmquist 