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Libraries Facilitating Conversations and Communities
“Libraries Facilitating Conversations and Communities” Texas Library Association Annual Conference, Houston, TX
Abstract: At their core, libraries are about conveying knowledge and fostering the exchange of ideas through communication and conversation. This session examines the library’s continuing role in community dialogue. The speaker emphasizes how libraries can advance their communities – and their position in them – by embracing participatory Web 2.0 technologies.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/TxLA.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2009/TxLA.mp3
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Big Picture Screencast Now Available
Sorry about the audio quality.
The Big Picture
“The Big Picture” State Library of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
Abstract: Dr. R. David Lankes of Syracuse University will discuss some of the ideas and challenges of participatory librarianship. Simply put, participatory librarianship recasts library and library practice using the fundamental concept that knowledge is created through conversation. Libraries are in the knowledge business, therefore libraries are in the conversation business. Participatory librarians approach their work as facilitators of conversation. Be it in practice, policies, programs and/or tools, participatory librarians seek to enrich, capture, store and disseminate the conversations of their communities.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/Arizona.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2009/Arizona.mp3
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Reference Extract Seeking Support
As we proceed to seek funding for the building of Reference Extract, we are seeking your support. Below is a video overview of Reference Extract (available in high definition too) and the concept of a credibility engine. Below that is a generic template for a letter of support.
Reference Extract: Call for Support from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.
[February 22, 2009]
R. David Lankes
Information Institute of Syracuse
Syracuse University
213 Hinds Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244
Dear David:
[Organization or Individual] is pleased to support your proposal for Reference Extract that will enable the library community to build a credibility engine and enhance how people search for information on the web. Finding credible information on the Internet is essential in this digital age, and project like Reference Extract demonstrate the considerable positive effect libraries and librarians can make.
[Information on you or your organization and efforts in credibility and/or librarianship]
[We/I] support the effort and look forward to helping to shape the project. Some ways my organization might support the project include [sharing reference archives, serving on a board of advisors for the project, providing an environment to test Reference Extract,].
Sincerely,
[your name]
[your title]
Reference Extract: Obligations and Opportunities
“Obligations and Opportunities” ALA Annual Conference, Denver, CO
Abstract: A discussion of the “what” of Reference Extract and the “why.”
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/RefEx-ALA.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2009/RefEx-ALA.mp3
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Panel: Participatory Librarianship
“Panel: Participatory Librarianship” ALISE Conference, Denver, CO.
Abstract: Presentations on the theory and reality of participatory concepts.
Todd Marshall(Syracuse) on the Theoretical underpinnings of participatory networks
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/Marshall.pdf David Pimentel(Syracuse) and his examination of organizing principles in participatory environments
https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/Pim.pdf R. David Lankes(Syracuse) on the implications for MLS education and the Reference Extract project
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/RefEx-ALISE.pdf
Useless
“Useless” Denver, CO.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2008/Useless.pdf
Blended Librarian Webcast now Streaming
I had a great time giving a web presentation to the blended librarians group (a great group of folks headed up by Steven Bell and John Shank). You can find out more on them, and see an archive of the chat that went along with the presentation at their website. I know I didn’t have too much time to take questions during the webcast, so please feel free to post them here and I would be more than happy to answer them.
Board of Advisors Presentation
This is a streaming screencast of a presentation I did to the Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies Board of Advisors. Nothing new for folks in the library world.