“Library as Facilitator” KUB Project, Sweden (via pre-recorded video). Abstract: What makes libraries able facilitators? What differentiates them from other professions or organizations in the mission of knowledge creation? Slides: https://secureservercdn.net/184.168.47.225/61c.5b7.myftpupload.com/rdlankes/Presentations/2013/EU.pdf Audio: https://secureservercdn.net/184.168.47.225/61c.5b7.myftpupload.com/rdlankes/pod/2013/EU.mp3 Screencast: Library as Facilitator from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

“Don’t Save Libraries, Save the World Instead” The Librarian’s Toolbox: Reopened! Fayetteville, NY. Slides: https://secureservercdn.net/184.168.47.225/61c.5b7.myftpupload.com/rdlankes/Presentations/2013/SLA.pdf Audio: https://secureservercdn.net/184.168.47.225/61c.5b7.myftpupload.com/rdlankes/pod/2013/SLA.mp3 Screencast: Don’t Save Libraries, Save the World Instead from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

“The Mortal in the Portal or Why Almost Everything you Learned in Library School is Wrong” Digital Library Federation Annual Forum. Austin, TX (via Video Conference). Abstract: Digital libraries must be active, human-driven conversations. Slides: https://secureservercdn.net/184.168.47.225/61c.5b7.myftpupload.com/rdlankes/Presentations/2013/DLF.pdf Audio: https://secureservercdn.net/184.168.47.225/61c.5b7.myftpupload.com/rdlankes/pod/2013/DLF.mp3 Screencast: The Mortal in the Portal or Why Almost Everything you Learned in Library School is Wrong…

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“Changing Literacy Changes Literacy Organizations” Unspoken Conference. Utica, NY. Abstract: Changing views of literacy changes literacy organizations like libraries. This presentation for a non-library audience discusses these changes. Slides: https://secureservercdn.net/184.168.47.225/61c.5b7.myftpupload.com/rdlankes/Presentations/2013/Utica.pdf Audio: https://secureservercdn.net/184.168.47.225/61c.5b7.myftpupload.com/rdlankes/pod/2013/Utica.mp3 Screencast: Utica from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

“From Loaning to Learning” Slovenian Library Association Congress. Lasko, Slovinia (via telecast). Abstract: We live in a time of great opportunity in libraries. New technologies, and new approaches to knowledge have opened up new possibilities for libraries and librarians. This presentation looks at the role of the library in “post-document” world, where the focus of…

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“Engineers of Innovation” NCSLMA 2013 Annual Conference. Winston-Salem, NC. Abstract: Innovation is a term with baggage. To some it is a nebulous concept thrown around to little effect. To others, it is a daunting task reserved for a few visionaries. In this presentation Lankes will talk about how innovation is the job of every librarian.…

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