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What We Do and Why We Do It …But Mostly Why We Do It

“What We Do and Why We Do It …But Mostly Why We Do It” New Zealand Atlas Reading Group. Web. Abstract: You may never be a part of marching in the streets. I hope you never have to face a … Continue reading

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Master Class on New Librarianship Amsterdam

Here is the short version of this post: I did a masterclass at the Amsterdam Public Library for de Library School. You can see watch the screencast or listen to an MP3 at the end of this post. It is … Continue reading

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New Librarianship and the Library as Platform

“New Librarianship and the Library as Platform” Ticer 15th International Summer School on Digital Libraries 2012, Tillburg, Netherlands. Abstract: Change in academic libraries is nothing new. From digitization of materials, to the move of scholarly communications from journals to online … Continue reading

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Library as Platform: Unlocking the Potential of Our Communities

“Library as Platform: Unlocking the Potential of Our Communities” SCRLC Leadership Luncheon Webinar. Abstract: Our buildings matter. Our services matter. But they don’t matter on their own, and we do not determine their value – that is a job for … Continue reading

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Digital Libraries as Platforms

“Digital Libraries as Platforms” DILL Florence Residency, Web. Abstract: We must start thinking about digital libraries not as collections online, but as platforms for learning and sharing. 26 minutes. Slides: http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/Presentations/2012/Florence.pdf Audio: http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/pod/2012/Florence.mp3 Screencast:

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Community Outreach/Understanding Community Needs

“Community Outreach/Understanding Community Needs” The 4th Annual Connecticut Library Leadership Institute, West Hartford, CT. Abstract: Libraries must move from transactions to relationships. This means letting go of full control and killing the user. Audio: http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/pod/2012/CTLeadership.mp3

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The Road to Self-Publishing

“The Road to Self-Publishing” ALA 2012 Conference Session, Anaheim, CA. Abstract: Pragmatic advice for publishing in academia Slides: http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/Presentations/2012/PubALA.pdf Audio: http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/pod/2012/ACRL.mp3 Screencast:

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