Category: Presentation

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The Myths of Innovation

“The Myths of Innovation” Georgia Virtual Staff Development Day. Web.

Abstract: Many see innovation as a sort of grand effort from a gifted few. Innovation seems characterized by the start-up, or the creative class. Yet innovation, adoption of positive change, is essential to all institutions and is actually an obligation of the professional – including the librarian. This session will examine the myths of innovation, how these myths can prevent positive change, and examples of locally grown innovation that makes a difference to librarianship.

Slides: GeorgiaRealPDF

Audio:

The Myths of Innovation from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

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Librarianship: Saving The World One Community At A Time

“Librarianship: Saving The World One Community At A Time” VALA 2016. Melbourne, Australia.

Abstract: We live in uncertain times of war, protest, terrorism, economic austerity, ecological disasters, and mass surveillance. What can librarians do to help communities in such turbulent times? Lankes will discuss how a proactive librarianship can build an alternative path to the growing “security versus freedom” narrative. Librarianship can shine in times of crisis, but it requires a focus on improving society over informing customers.
Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2016/VALA.pdf
Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2016/VALA.mp3

There is a video of the talk for VALA members.

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Librarianship in the Growing Information Domain…or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Information

“Librarianship in the Growing Information Domain…or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Information” University of Sydney Library’s Experts Program Series. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Abstract: How do librarians and libraries fit in the new information landscape? How does the L fit with the I in LIS?

Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2016/Sydney.pdf

Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2016/Sydney.mp3

Librarianship in the Growing Information Domain…or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Information from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

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Building an Academic Platform for the Future (and NOW)

“Building an Academic Platform for the Future (and NOW)” Reinventing the Library
The Future Role of Libraries within SUNY and Beyond. Syracuse, NY.

Abstract: The importance of seeing the academic library as both platform and publisher.

Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2016/SUNY.pdf

Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2016/SUNY.mp3

Building an Academic Platform for the Future (and NOW) from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

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The Obligation of Innovation

“The Obligation of Innovation” OLA Super Conference 2016. Toronto, ON, Canada.

Abstract: Librarians must lead their communities in innovation by example. If our libraries are to be incubators of new ideas, librarians must model creativity, adaptability, continuous learning, and leading change that makes a difference. This isn’t about apps, or looking like Silicon Valley, it is about weaving together new ideas and expertise locally. Lankes will make the case for innovation as a core attribute of librarians.

Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2016/OLA.pdf

Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2016/OLA.mp3

The Obligation of Innovation from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

OLA recorded the session so I will add the video when I get the file.

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New Narratives for Librarians

“New Narratives for Librarians” SLA Military Libraries Division Training Workshop 2015. Washington, DC.

Abstract: Librarians must move past traditional narratives that are holding back the profession. Military librarians also have a special opportunity to craft a new narrative of libraries and security.

Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/Military.pdf

Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2015/Military.mp3

Screencast:

New Narratives for Librarians from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

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Customer, Consumer, Users, and Other Mistakes

“Customer, Consumer, Users, and Other Mistakes” LIANZA Annual Conference 2015. Wellington, New Zealand.

Abstract: Librarians and the libraries they build are turning towards the communities they serve. Librarians have found renewed relevance and purpose in unleashing the knowledge and aspirations of the world’s towns, schools, universities, and businesses. However, this realignment can go too far – to a place where the values and unique contributions of librarianship get lost in a rush to meet every demand and fad. This talk will focus on the new compact libraries and their communities must forge for the benefit of both.

Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/Lianza.pdf

Video: http://webcast.gigtv.com.au/Mediasite/Play/4d8a688879144bc49d19e6f3330d74f41d?catalog=69ebd641-e877-4b28-a35e-cc8efe83e3c1&playFrom=6614&autoStart=true

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From Bringer of Doom to Bringer of Hope

“From Bringer of Doom to Bringer of Hope” Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter of the Medical Library Association. Buffalo, NY.

Abstract: By embedding librarianship directly into patient support and engaging patients as more than symptoms and diseases medical librarians can help the entire field of medicine transition to true patient centered care. In this talk Lankes will draw upon his experience as both a professor of library science and cancer patient to outline a future for librarians in healthcare.

Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/UNYOC.pdf

Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2015/UNYOC.mp3

Screencast:

From Bringer of Doom to Bringer of Hope from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

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Day 45,626

“Day 45,626” NYLA’s 125th Annual Conference. Lake Placid, NY.

Abstract: This year NYLA celebrates its 125th anniversary (45,625 days). 45,625 days ago Melvil Dewey, one of NYLA’s founders, saw the future of libraries in standardization, efficiency, and industrialization. 45,625 days ago the future of libraries was in shared structures, shared methods, and librarians devoted to the maintenance of institutional libraries. On day 45,626 this is the formula for disaster. On day 45,626 the future of libraries is in librarians building libraries around the unique communities they serve. The success of the next 125 years is intimately tied to the success of the counties, cities, towns, and villages of New York. Our next 125 years is in the dreams and aspirations of New York’s citizens, students, and scholars not our stacks.

Slides: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/Presentations/2015/NYLA.pdf

Audio: https://davidlankes.org/rdlankes/pod/2015/NYLA.mp3

Screencast:

Day 45,626 from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.