An Action Plan for World Domination Through Librarianship

“An Action Plan for World Domination Through Librarianship” CILIP 2015 Annual Conference. Liverpool, UK.

Abstract: The future for libraries of all sorts is in engaging our communities in learning. The communities in our towns, schools, colleges, and businesses need a proactive corps of librarians dedicated to knowledge, and a mission of facilitation. David’s presentation will highlight the struggles and transformation of libraries in the U.S. as they overcame an economic crisis by embracing the aspirations of the community.?
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/CILIP.pdf

Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2015/CILIP.mp3

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Libraries as Platforms of World Domination

“Libraries as Platforms of World Domination” ILEAD USA. Springfield, IL.

Abstract: Integrating the community into the collection is not a gimmick or a fad. Making community expertise a direct part of what the library offers – what the library is is not only possible, but essential. This session wraps in 9 states to work on the issue. Special thanks to Cheryl Gould for sharing her facilitation methods.
Twitter Stream: PDF
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2015/ILEADSummer.mp3

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Communities in Crisis

“Communities in Crisis” Association des bibliothécaires français. Strasbourg, FR (via video).

Abstract: How do libraries respond in times of crisis? They dive deeper into their communities. Is this an act of politics? Yes.

Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/france.pdf

Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2015/France.mp3

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This video has French captioning. A very heartfelt thank you to Nathalie CLOT, Directrice Bibliothèque universitaire d’Angers and Raphaelle Bats for the translation and opportunity.

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