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“Librarians as Agents of Transformation” Informatie aan Zee 2015. Oostende, Belgium.
Abstract: What can be learned from the U.S. librarians’ response to the economic crisis, and the importance of hope and optimism in librarianship.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/Belgium.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2015/Belgium.mp3
Major Points: Major points
Screencast:
Librarians as Agents of Transformation from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.
“Expect More: What’s In It For the Information Professional?” European Social Innovation Week. Tilburg, Netherlands.
Abstract: Librarians have a chance to fundamentally change the profession at the local, national and international level. This presentation covers why the profession is ready, our members are ready, and the crises that demand more of librarianship.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/Tilburg.pdf
A video of the lecture:
Another video taken from the audience:
More information on the event: http://www.esiw.nl
A piece on the conference with an interview with me (in Dutch): http://www.cubiss.nl/sites/default/files/bestanden/actueel/ACTUEEL-Durf-SamenSlimmer.pdf
“Expect More: Why Libraries Cannot Become STEM Educators” Public Libraries and STEM. Denver, CO.
Abstract: A discussion of how librarians should seek to facilitate STEM learning over transforming all librarians into STEM educators. Also a discussion of how librarians must bring with them their values of equity in any partnership.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/STEM.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2015/STEM.mp3
Conference Paper Referenced: Expect More: Why Libraries Cannot Become STEM Educators
Screencast:
Expect More: Why Libraries Cannot Become STEM Educators from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.
“The Changing Role of Librarians in Learning” Vatican Library School Lecture. Rome, Italy.
Abstract: As our understanding of learning has changed, so too must librarianship. As we have moved from teaching an act done to people to learning as an act controlled by the individuals, librarianship shifts from passive transmission of information to active facilitation of the learning process.
Special thanks to the Vatican Library School, the U.S. Embassy in Rome, and the Koninklijk Nederlands Instituut Rome.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/Vatican.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2015/Vatican.mp3
Program Leaflet: Program
Screencast:
The Changing Role of Librarians in Learning from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.
How our ideas of librarianship have shifted with our understanding of how people learn. A lecture organized by the Vatican Library School with support of the U.S. Embassy in Rome and the Koninklijk Nederlands Instituut the Rome.
“Community as Collection” Workshop at the Sangiorgio Library in Pistoia. Pistoia, Italy.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/Pistoia.pdf
Workshop Flyer: Flyer
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“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
Screencast:
An Action Plan for World Domination Through Librarianship from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.
“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
Screencast:
Libraries as Platforms of World Domination from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.
“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
Screencast:
Expecting More From Our Libraries from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.
“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
Screencast:
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:
Please note I have added a new cleaner audio track to this presentation (and the audio download) as well as adding a YouTube version of the presentation (in case you like to see me walking around).
“Everything You Learned in Library School is Wrong” ILEAD USA. Springfield, IL.
Abstract: We all know that Libraries are Good and Necessary Things and Libraries Collect, Organize, and Provide Access to Information. That’s what we were taught in library school right? Except of course, they don’t. Libraries don’t do anything except exert gravity and shield you from the rain. It is librarians and the people in the library that makes the world a better place. Collections are just tools, like buildings, and books, and databases, and 3D printers. This keynote will focus on how librarians are radical positive change agents that make communities better.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/ILEADUSA.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2015/ILEADUSA.mp3
Screencast:
Everything You Learned in Library School is Wrong from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.
Video of Presentation