Einstein Goes to a Party…
“Einstein Goes to a Party…” State University of New York Library Association, Syracuse, NY.
Abstract: Librarians must look beyond functional definition of the field (what we do it and how we do it) and to deeper understandings that will allow them to succeed into the future.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/SUNYLA.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2009/SUNYLA.mp3
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NYSLAA Screencast now Available
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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Beta Phi Mu Screencast
Not Done Yet
“Not Done Yet” Beta Phi Mu Induction, Syracuse, NY
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/BPM.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2009/BPM.mp3
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Screencast from the Connecticut Library Association
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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Conversants Conference now Open
The Conversants Confernce/Conversation is now open to all at http://conversants.ning.com. You can already see the keynote, start conversations, watch tutorials, read papers, and see cases. We’ll be adding more presentations over the next two months…including hopefully yours.
GetDegrees Puts me in the Top 50
GetDegrees has named this blog in their list of “The Top Fifty Librarian Blogs”
Thanks.