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“Expecting More From Our Libraries” Baldwinsville Public Library Staff Development. Baldwinsville, NY.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/Baldwinsville.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2015/Baldwinsville.mp3
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Expecting More From Our Libraries from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.
The Fayetteville Free Library has joined the Expect More Collaboratory.
The Califa Library Group has joined the Expect More Collaboratory.
Here is a “Faculty Minute” I did for the Syracuse iSchool on Expect More and libraries.
“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
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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.
Below is the timecoded translation:
I’ve received a lot of interest in the Expect More Collaboratory, and a lot of questions. I put together this short video to try and answer those questions. Still need more info? Fill out the form at http://www.ExpectmoreLibrary.com
Here is the Master Class referenced: https://davidlankes.org/?page_id=6599
Here is the current version of the Expect More book: https://davidlankes.org/?page_id=4598
The F. Franklin Moon Memorial Library of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has joined the Expect More Collaboratory.
Four Years ago I wrote Expect More: Demanding Better Libraries For Today’s Complex World to start a conversation between librarians and the communities they serve. Since that time thousands have used the book to start conversations, teach students, do board development, and even shape director and dean searches. The time has come to take Expect More to the next step: The Expect More Collaboratory.
This is a call to join partners in expanding Expect More into a comprehensive and expanding set of community building resources. These resources will include online learning events for library decision makers, a physical and digital workbook, and an ongoing series of engagements to advocate for greater community focus and involvement in libraries. The Expect More Collaboratory will deliver a multimedia web-based curriculum for use by librarians with boards, principals, provosts, and communities.
So consider this a call for crowd sourcing. Please help in preparing our communities for better libraries. I’ve put together a site for more information and a brief video call for participation.
Expect More Collaboratory (http://www.ExpectMoreLibrary.com)*
*Please note this used to point to the Expect More World Tour, and you may need to refresh your browser. The direct link is https://davidlankes.org/?page_id=7974
Please Note: This post is being updated with more details as they become available.
The Expect More World Tour rolls on. There is a great deal of interest in New Librarianship and a community focus for libraries in Italy particularly after the publication of the Atlas of New Librarianship (L’atlante della biblioteconomia moderna) in Italian. To meet with the folks interested in a new approach to libraries I’ve added four dates:
Pistoria Library
July 10, 2015 Pistoia, Italy
Supported by the U.S. Embassy in Rome
Topic: Community as CollectionNational Library of Rome
July 13, 2015 Rome, Italy
Topic: Participatory Librarianship & LIS Education
Where: National Library of Rome
Organized jointly with AIB (Associazione Italiana Biblioteche) and the National BoardThe American University of Rome
July 14, 2015 Rome, Italy
Supported by the U.S. Embassy in RomeKoninklijk Nederlands Instituut te Rome / Vatican School of Librarianship
July 15, 2015 Rome, Italy
Supported by the Vatican Library School, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, URBS, KNIR, U.S. Embassy in Rome
Topic: The Changing Role of Librarians in Learning
A special note of thanks to Gimena Campos Cervera and the U.S. Embassy in Rome for support and logistics. In addition to the support of the embassy, thanks to Syracuse University’s iSchool for trip support. Also a big thank you to Anna Maria Tammaro of the University of Parma and Raffaella Vincenti of the Vatican Library/Vatican School of Librarianship.
This is a reminder to please sign up for the 2nd Annual Lankes Family Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 1-7p.m. It will be held at Holy Cross Church in Dewitt, NY. We really need your help. We are trying to beat last year’s 50 units goal.
You can sign up by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org
For those of you not in the area but who would like to help let me encourage you to donate platelets at your local Red Cross. Cancer patients who need platelets (like I did) can only take platelets harvested at the center.
I cannot stress enough that it is through the generosity of folks just like you that I am alive today. An hour of your time can save multiple lives. One unit of whole blood can become treatments for many. The summer months are particularly important for blood donation. Patients have had surgeries and vital procedures delayed because of low availability in the local blood bank. You will also get cookies!
Also as a reminder, you can download my latest book for free as a thank you. More information can be found at: https://davidlankes.org/?page_id=8035
Thank you, and to drive home the point, here is a pleading puppy. Look into those eyes and say no…I dare you.
