Tag: mobile technology

Another project joins the 23 Mobile Things family

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It is always a very special thing for me to learn about a new version of 23 Mobile Things. This week 7 Mobile Things (7 Mobiele Dingen) from the Netherlands joined the 23 family. The new version adds academic libraries to the project and is primarily aimed at familiarizing the library staff at Universitaire Bibliotheken… Continue reading Another project joins the 23 Mobile Things family

Gamification and libraries: Tools and examples

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Gamification can be a tool for libraries to engage and motivate the public to use the library – but like all other tools it is not a quick fix and must be used wisely. In this article I share some tools and practical examples of how they have been used in libraries. Storytelling: Narratives are… Continue reading Gamification and libraries: Tools and examples

Libraries as Strategic Learning Institutions – Workshop at #CILDC

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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

New 23 Mobile Things version in North East Florida

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It is a new year and also 2015 will be a year of 23 Mobile Things professional development for librarians. I am very happy to welcome North East Florida to the growing 23 Mobile Things family. http://youtu.be/CAEVyD6l0QI On the NEFLIN blog I found this description. It is a good explanation of the 23 Mobile Things… Continue reading New 23 Mobile Things version in North East Florida

Welcome to the #23mobilethings family Alaska

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I am very proud to welcome another 23 mobile things program to the #23mobilethings familiy – Welcome Alaska #23mobilethingsAK. You are joining thousands of fellow libraraians and library staff from all over the planet in this co-learning opportunity. I wish you all a great learning experience – Here is my welcome video. Learn more about 23 Mobile… Continue reading Welcome to the #23mobilethings family Alaska

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

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

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

The future of libraries – Why Seth Godin and Bobbi Newman are both right

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I really  like when libraries escape the echo-chamber big time like with Seth Godins post about what libraries should be be in the future and the importance of librarians. I also like Godins post a lot and I agree with him on what should be our focus in the future. I am glad that not… Continue reading The future of libraries – Why Seth Godin and Bobbi Newman are both right