Expect More:Demanding Better Libraries For Today’s Complex World Second Edition. Lankes, R. David (2016). Jamesville, NY: Riland Publishing.
Expect More Collaboratory Update
There’s a lot going on at the Expect More Collaboratory at the turn of the year. Check out the update:
Expect More Second Edition
The Expect More Collaboratory is about to produce it’s first deliverable: the second edition of the Expect More book. This will be quickly followed by an Expect More Workbook and, in the summer, online training and advocacy materials.
With the release of the second edition the downloadable and print version of the first edition will be withdrawn from the web and online markets like Amazon (Collaboratory partners will be able to still download the first edition as well as the second edition through the Collaboratory site). The second edition of Expect More as well as the Workbook will be available for purchase by non-members. This will start happening January 1st.
Just as a reminder, Expect More Collaboratory members get 25 copies of the printed second edition, a print copy of the Workbook, unlimited access to the ebook versions and of course access to the coming online materials.
A note of thanks and gratitude to all who helped make Expect More such a success. It has been sold, accessed, and downloaded over 20,000 times!
If you would like to be part of the future of Expect More please consider joining the Expect More Collaboratory.
The Boring Patient Audio Book: Chapter 8
I am posting a chapter a week of my book The Boring Patient. You can download the ebook or listen to previous chapters here: https://davidlankes.org/?page_id=8390
Chapter 8: Your Side Effects Will Vary
The Boring Patient Audio Book: Chapter 2
I am posting a chapter a week of my book The Boring Patient. You can download the ebook or listen to previous chapters here: https://davidlankes.org/?page_id=8390
Chapter 2: Sick and Tired in Amsterdam
California Library Association Joins Collaboratory
The California Library Association has joined the Expect More Collaboratory.
Expect More: Why Libraries Cannot Become STEM Educators
Expect More: Why Libraries Cannot Become STEM Educators. Lankes, R. D (2015). Public Libraries and STEM Conference.
ABSTRACT:
America’s public libraries can play an important role in furthering STEM education. However, this will be true only if STEM learning efforts focus on librarians and librarians acting as facilitators. Any effort to transform librarians into STEM experts will have limited success given the increasing number of roles librarians are being asked to take on. At the same time, the current belief among many librarians that they can only offer programming in which they feel comfortable or have expertise will strongly constrain STEM programming in libraries. Librarians must instead create platforms within a community to unleash STEM expertise within the communities they serve. This will involve changing the concept of libraries in the minds of librarians and community members alike. Librarians must facilitate the use and sharing of STEM expertise already existent in the community by the community. Librarians ultimately must see their communities as their collections, not simply materials in the building.
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/stemlibraryconference/events/Lankes_Expect_More_PRINT.pdf
Participatory And Transformative Engagement In Libraries And Museums: Exploring And Expanding The Salzburg Curriculum
“Participatory And Transformative Engagement In Libraries And Museums: Exploring And Expanding The Salzburg Curriculum” R. David Lankes , Michael Stephens, Melissa Arjona (2015). Volume 56, Supplement 1. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science. Available: http://www.dpi-journals.com/index.php/JELIS/article/view/1323
Join the Expect More Collaboratory
Four Years ago I wrote Expect More: Demanding Better Libraries For Today’s Complex World to start a conversation between librarians and the communities they serve. Since that time thousands have used the book to start conversations, teach students, do board development, and even shape director and dean searches. The time has come to take Expect More to the next step: The Expect More Collaboratory.
This is a call to join partners in expanding Expect More into a comprehensive and expanding set of community building resources. These resources will include online learning events for library decision makers, a physical and digital workbook, and an ongoing series of engagements to advocate for greater community focus and involvement in libraries. The Expect More Collaboratory will deliver a multimedia web-based curriculum for use by librarians with boards, principals, provosts, and communities.
So consider this a call for crowd sourcing. Please help in preparing our communities for better libraries. I’ve put together a site for more information and a brief video call for participation.
Expect More Collaboratory (http://www.ExpectMoreLibrary.com)*
*Please note this used to point to the Expect More World Tour, and you may need to refresh your browser. The direct link is https://davidlankes.org/?page_id=7974
2nd Annual Lankes Family Red Cross Blood Drive
A Message From the Lankes Family:
Please join us on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 1-7p.m. for the 2nd Annual Lankes Family Red Cross Blood Drive. It will be held at Holy Cross Church in Dewitt, NY.
David was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2013. He underwent a stem cell transplant and is now 1 year cancer free! This blood drive is a way for our family to give back to the individuals who helped save his life.
Last year, our goal was to collect 50 units of blood and thanks to the generosity of our friends and community, we were able to collect 66 units! These units helped 198 individuals! Please consider taking time during your day to help us save lives. To schedule your appointment, call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org.
All donors will also receive a Red Cross t-shirt!
As an added incentive, and to tell you our story, We’re making David’s latest book, The Boring Patient, available as a free download leading up to the event.