Category: New Librarianship

“Not Done Yet: Charting a New Course for Librarianship” 40th Anniversary Speakers Series, Smithsonian Libraries, Washington, D.C.

Abstract: A look into the past and future of libraries through the lens of participatory librarianship.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2008/Smithsonian.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2008/Smithsonian.mp3
Video: http://ptbed.org/downloads/Smithsonian.mp4
Smithsonian Webcast: http://www.sil.si.edu/lectures_40th_Lankes.html

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“The Library as Conversation” Library Adaptation: Expose Yourself, WNYLRC Conference, Buffalo, NY.

Abstract: Every librarian has “the story.” That story about linking a patron to a needed social service or helping someone get a job, or simply find the perfect book. These stories lie at the heart of the library. Books, videos, web pages, these are simply artifacts – tools to aid in the libraries true mission of building knowledge. The keynote will outline a vision of libraries as true and participatory knowledge organizations. Organizations that facilitate the conversations of their communities, not simply provide access to a collection.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2008/Buffalo.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2008/Buffalo.mp3
Video: http://ptbed.org/downloads/buff.mp4

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“The Obligation of Leadership” 2008 LITA Forum, Cincinnati, OH.

Abstract: No matter how many users one talks to in designing a system, there will be a gulf between what a user wants and what a system can do. The belief that users even know what they want, or that somehow a library can correctly interpret the needs of users is at best presumptuous. To truly build systems that met the needs of users, we must let them build these systems directly. By transforming our library systems into participatory systems, not only do we better meet the needs of our patrons, we also build systems that reflect the core principles of librarianship — getting away from simply adopting new technologiesdeveloped in other fields. This presentation will explore the concept of participatory systems, and talk about what from the Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 world is durable, and how to avoid the latest fads.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2008/LITA.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2008/LITA.mp3
Video: http://ptbed.org/downloads/LITA-Record.mp4

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“Cyberinfrastructure Facilitators: New Approaches to Information Professionals for E-Research” Oxford e-Research’08 Conference, Oxford, UK.

Abstract: This paper introduces the concept of a CI-Facilitator defined as a vital member of the research enterprise who works closely with researchers to identify extant tools, data sets, and other resources that can be integrated into the process of pursuing a research objective. In order to prepare CI-Facilitators to evolve with e-Research endeavors they must be grounded in deep conceptual frameworks that do not go out of date as quickly as any given cyberinfrastructure technology. One such framework, that of participatory librarianship, is presented here and explored in terms of tackling the issue of massive scale data in research. Participatory librarianship is grounded in conversation theory and seeks to organize information as a knowledge process rather than as discreet objects in some taxonomy.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2008/Oxford.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2008/Oxford.mp3
Video: http://ptbed.org/downloads/Oxford-Record.mp4

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