Launching myself as an avantgarde musician – or … Well I was testing out an app tonight and I made this… I heard the way to launch music the cool way is to surprise everyone by making it available online when people least expect it – So here it is. Totally free. If you like it… Continue reading Go to the library – song
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Introducing library services brick by brick
The combination of fine libraries and LEGO bricks is not new and is often seen in the library blogosphere… It is now wonder. Libraries are magnificent and LEGO is fun – What is not like?This LEGO stop motion movie promotes the Faculty Library of Social Sciences at University of Copenhagen and it is absolutely awesome… Enjoy! The… Continue reading Introducing library services brick by brick
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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.
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We’re On Borrowed Time – Ben Glover on libraries and music
Hello Ben. 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? I grew up in a small village that didn’t have a permanent library but I remember very clearly for most of my early childhood… Continue reading We’re On Borrowed Time – Ben Glover on libraries and music
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Library advocacy… In stop motion
I want to share this library advocacy stop motion video with you. In 70 seconds it shows some of the great stuff the library offers – and yes… It IS starring a cat as important supporting actor. The movie is made by awesome librarian, upcoming stop motion director and good friend Christian Lauersen . Enjoy!
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Newest version of 23 Mobile Things is from Philippines and Singapore – Video Greeting
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
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The Library is the Hummingbird
Originally posted on The Library Effect:
The legend of the hummingbird reminds me of all the amazing things libraries do every day to support healthy communities and to empower the citizens within them: One day, a long time ago in a faraway place, or so the legend goes, there was a huge forest fire raging…
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23 Mobile Things – Exploring the potential of mobile tools for delivering library services – at #lib2013
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
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23 Mobile Things – My slides from #ili2013
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
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23 Mobile Things, Danish libraries and global librarianship
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
Jan Holmquist 