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“Conversations: 2 Grand Pianos on a Stage” Joint Metrowest and SEMLS Annual Council of Members, Ashland, MA.
Abstract: An integration of how the concepts of participatory librarianship integrate into real tools and changes.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2008/BostonMorning.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2008/BosMorning.mp3
Video: http://ptbed.org/downloads/Boston-Record.mp4
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You can also see it streaming at the Smithsonian site: http://www.sil.si.edu/lectures_40th_Lankes.html
or download it at: http://ptbed.org/downloads/Smithsonian.mp4
“Not Done Yet: Charting a New Course for Librarianship” 40th Anniversary Speakers Series, Smithsonian Libraries, Washington, D.C.
Abstract: A look into the past and future of libraries through the lens of participatory librarianship.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2008/Smithsonian.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2008/Smithsonian.mp3
Video: http://ptbed.org/downloads/Smithsonian.mp4
Smithsonian Webcast: http://www.sil.si.edu/lectures_40th_Lankes.html
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Hi quality can be downloaded at: http://ptbed.org/downloads/buff.mp4
“The Library as Conversation” Library Adaptation: Expose Yourself, WNYLRC Conference, Buffalo, NY.
Abstract: Every librarian has “the story.” That story about linking a patron to a needed social service or helping someone get a job, or simply find the perfect book. These stories lie at the heart of the library. Books, videos, web pages, these are simply artifacts – tools to aid in the libraries true mission of building knowledge. The keynote will outline a vision of libraries as true and participatory knowledge organizations. Organizations that facilitate the conversations of their communities, not simply provide access to a collection.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2008/Buffalo.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2008/Buffalo.mp3
Video: http://ptbed.org/downloads/buff.mp4
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Slides, downloadable version, and podcast at: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/blog/?p=566
“The Obligation of Leadership” 2008 LITA Forum, Cincinnati, OH.
Abstract: No matter how many users one talks to in designing a system, there will be a gulf between what a user wants and what a system can do. The belief that users even know what they want, or that somehow a library can correctly interpret the needs of users is at best presumptuous. To truly build systems that met the needs of users, we must let them build these systems directly. By transforming our library systems into participatory systems, not only do we better meet the needs of our patrons, we also build systems that reflect the core principles of librarianship — getting away from simply adopting new technologiesdeveloped in other fields. This presentation will explore the concept of participatory systems, and talk about what from the Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 world is durable, and how to avoid the latest fads.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2008/LITA.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2008/LITA.mp3
Video: http://ptbed.org/downloads/LITA-Record.mp4
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Videos from this year’s Oregon Virtual Reference Summit are now available. There are some really great session. I really recommend Laural Winter’s session on what remote users want.
Cyberinfrastructure facilitators: new approaches to information professionals for e-Research. Lankes, R. D, Cogburn, D., Oakleaf, M., Stanton, J. (2008). Oxford e-Research Conference.