Scholar | Speaker | Writer | Teacher | Advocate
“Einstein Goes to a Party…” State University of New York Library Association, Syracuse, NY.
Abstract: Librarians must look beyond functional definition of the field (what we do it and how we do it) and to deeper understandings that will allow them to succeed into the future.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/SUNYLA.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2009/SUNYLA.mp3
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From the Dean:
“I am very pleased to announce that Dave Lankes will be the next Director of our MLIS Program, beginning with a year of shadowing of current Director, Scott Nicholson. Dave, Scott, and I have been meeting recently and exploring some very exciting ideas for the program – which we will share shortly – so trust that the very positive trajectory of our MLIS Program will continue. Scott has had a wonderful tenure as Director, and we are extremely grateful for his excellent leadership. While we know he is a tough act to follow, Dave surely is the right person to take on the challenge.
Liz
Elizabeth D. Liddy | Dean & Trustee Professor| School of Information Studies
Syracuse University”
“Fighting for the Soul of Libraries” New York State Library Assistants Association, Troy, NY
Abstract: Libraries are changing – transforming from quiet buildings with loud rooms to loud buildings with quiet rooms – from places for things to places for knowledge and learning. This change is too big and important. Every one from librarian to assistant to patron must help shape the future of our libraries. Come start the conversation.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/NYSLAA.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2009/NySLAA.mp3
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“Not Done Yet” Beta Phi Mu Induction, Syracuse, NY
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/BPM.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2009/BPM.mp3
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If you sent me email this week, and was wondering why I hadn’t responded, it turns out my email has been screwed up. It should be OK now, but you’ll have to resend.
“Challenge your Thinking” Connecticut Library Association Annual Conference, New Haven, CT
Abstract: What if librarianship wasn’t a vocation of tools and skills, but of passion and knowledge? What if instead of identifying our roles with materials and order, we thought about embracing the chaos and excitement of change?
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/Conn.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2009/Conn.mp3
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The Conversants Confernce/Conversation is now open to all at http://conversants.ning.com. You can already see the keynote, start conversations, watch tutorials, read papers, and see cases. We’ll be adding more presentations over the next two months…including hopefully yours.