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◊ Advocacy ◊
Pro-creativity lists for public libraries, part 1
Thanks to Mary, a reader who commented last week on HBR’s anti-creativity list. The list was helpful, she said, and a list of pro-creativity ideas would be even better. That really got me thinking, as did her vital question of balance — between fostering creativity and saying no to new ideas, having an idea and
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Thoughts on anti-creativity
Count me among the masses (judging from blog posts, tweets, stumbles, etc) who liked the HBR’s Anti-Creativity Checklist by Youngme Moon. I’ve uttered every statement on the list at least once and have heard them many times. We all have, which is why the video has gone viral. Amidst all this activity and exposure, I
Another rich opportunity for participatory librarianship
The world is not changed by those who stand ready. The world is changed by those who act, who shape, who reach — not when asked but when necessary. R. David Lankes, ILEAD U Keynote, February 2010 Last week I promoted a public library initiative of extraordinary consequence: librarians taking the lead to engage the
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A patron response to participatory librarianship
This week I featured excerpts (here and here) from recent presentations by R. David Lankes. This passion and these ideas merit conversation and engagement — for if they remain a mere artifact, just another Powerpoint or post or tweet — they become part of a dynamic Lankes urges his audiences to move beyond. So here’s
Lankes on librarians and leadership
Here is another excerpt of Dave Lankes’ vision for librarians, from the keynote of February’s ILEAD U conference in Springfield, IL – the State Library’s new initiative to help library staff develop stronger technology tools. I encourage you to listen to Dave’s words as well as read them, for the passion and urgency of his
A strong & sustainable vision for librarians
In a “do or die” decade for public libraries, I shared my hope for positive societal disruption characterized by public engagement. It closed with the notion that public libraries can play a key role in the rejuvenation of our communities and our self-governance. R. David Lankes, Associate Professor at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies
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Welcome to photo Friday! Click on image to enlarge. View the entire collection here. Welcome Guest Artists I’d love to broaden the gallery with more photos and other image types that exude a love of libraries and help reinforce the brand. Are you a visual person? Please consider becoming a guest artist.
