I’ve just returned from the remarkable Workshop for Instruction in Library Use 2023 (WILU). These types of workshops never fail to ignite my enthusiasm and inspire my work in libraries. This year’s WILU was no exception. One session, in particular, stood out as the crowd favourite: “Imagining Instructional Practices in … Read more
In September I had the opportunity to work with Emma, a colleague of mine at Carleton University MacOdrum Library. Together we wrote a journal article about developing an emerging technology collection in an academic institution. Writing this article was a great experience in peer-reviewed article writing and something I will … Read more
So we’ve arrived at the end of the #hyperlinked library! (the explanation mark symbolizes both excitement and sadness as we close this chapter on our MLIS career). For my Virtual Symposium I used the technology I outlined in my Director’s Brief assignment from a few weeks ago, but also commented on … Read more
I am excited to share this director’s brief with everyone. I am working on setting up a library tour in my own library using this 360-degree video camera technology, so this director’s brief will be valuable in explaining the technology to other library staff. 360-degree video cameras allow for videos … Read more
Disclaimer: I have done everything for this module (the readings, research, blog post writing and supplemental video) through my mobile phone, inspired by Jan Holmquist in the mobile technology module. While mobile technology provides easy, on-the-fly access to information and our networked world, I feel that it is not completely … Read more
Throughout the term we have explored ways that libraries have engaged with their users to create more participatory and inclusive library services. Although blogs are not a new technology in the web 2.0 world, they offer academic institutions, who are traditionally seen as rigid and static gatekeepers to information, a … Read more
