Fighting for the Soul of Libraries

“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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Challenge your Thinking

“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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