Category: Presentation

“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 libraries is on learning, not collections. It is this focus that will ensure not only the continuation of libraries, but the increased importance of librarians.

Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2013/Slovenia.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2013/Slovenia.mp3

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From Loaning to Learning from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

“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. Lankes will also talk about how innovation must be matched to a mission of learning and constant community improvement.

Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2013/NorthCarolina.pdf

Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2013/NCFlow.mp3

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Engineers of Innovation from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

“New Librarianship Master Class: MOOC Statistics”
Pushing the Envelope in Education: Roles for Libraries-MOOCs, eLearning & Gamification. Toronto, CA. (via Skype)

Abstract: A quick overview of the New Librarianship MOOC with some conclusions and statistics.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2013/MOOCStats.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2013/MoocToronto.mp3

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New Librarianship Master Class from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

“Moving Past the Deficit Model and Demonstrating Our Worth” Texas Library Association Annual Conference. Fort Worth, TX (via Skype).

Abstract: Our communities, be they an academy or a city, are not broken. Our communities are not passive users of services or consumers of reading. Our communities are our true collection. Their expertise, inventiveness, and experiences are a richer collection of knowledge than can be found in any set of stacks. Our operations and our advocacy must reflect community aspirations and dreams, not deficits and failings. This session will examine ideas and examples of aspiration advocacy and community-based services.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2013/TxLA-Deficit.pdf
Audio: Presentation – https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2013/TX-Deficit.mp3

Question 1 – How can we get people to realize the library has services that they value and that we are not just collection?

https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2013/Q1.mp3

Question 2 – In the examples of building social networks for community organizations, how can we do that with our current systems?

https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2013/Q2.mp3

Question 2 – You talked about people building systems around them? Our catalogs can’t do that today, and I have questions everyday on how to use the catalog. What is available to have members build these systems and their networks?

https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2013/Q3.mp3

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Moving Past the Deficit Model and Demonstrating Our Worth from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

“School Librarians As Facilitators of Learning” Texas Library Association Annual Conference. Fort Worth, TX (via Skype).

Abstract: School librarians are more than teachers who work in the school library. They have the ability to bring whole new forms of instruction into a school. This session will cover new ideas and examples of school librarians moving beyond standardized testing and library management to help their students succeed.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2013/Facilitators.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2013/TX-Facilitate.mp3

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School Librarians As Facilitators of Learning from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.