Hyperlinked Library MOOC#HyperLibMOOC

Virtual SymposiumWhat I am taking away from the Hyperlinked Library MOOC ~ thoughts, reflections & lessons

The Odeon Theatre, Christchurch (post earthquakes) … Glad it is a virtual symposium#HyperLibMOOC 1

About me and the team I am Brendon Moir & I work in the web team at

Christchurch City Libraries, New Zealand

The team at Christchurch City Libraries has continued to offer an excellent service despite the earthquakes (social media as a means of communication has been vital)

There is a changing landscape to Christchurch physical libraries as well as our online/digital presence (hyperlinked library)

I was fortunate enough to meet Michael Stephens and other library professionals in person at a Christchurch tweet-up

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Thoughts, Reflections & LessonsThe #HyperLibMOOC has been the most relevant and

engaging LIS course I have ever completed

Being part of an international community of passionate professionals has been a wonderful experience. It is heartening to know we all contribute to making the world a better place

The majority of us in the library profession are not driven by money. We are driven by our hearts and the ideal of helping people / our communities

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Thoughts, Reflections & LessonsThe hyperlinked library is only going to grow

Access on computers & mobile devices is equally important as it is in buildings (for everyone, everywhere ~ convenience can’t be underestimated)

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Thoughts, Reflections & Lessons

Always think about the BIG picture ~ it is important

Libraries need a mapped strategy, with input from all staff

Management should not enforce policies from the top down

A participatory, transparent, model involving all staff is the key

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Thoughts, Reflections & LessonsNo matter what position LIS individuals hold, we should all

help create, understand and support what our library is trying to achieve

Staff buy-in is essential

Learning to know our patrons is important

We should all be leaders, take responsibility and promote our library, everyone of us

Always think of your patrons when making decisions

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Thoughts, Reflections & LessonsThe web requires us to be flexible and fluid

Promote reflective practice – thoughtful consideration – what worked and what didn’t?

Remember to trial, reflect , review … and repeat (learn)

Failing is fine … it may even be fun

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Make sure your library has a pulse

HyperlinkedLIBRARY

the heart ofthe Community

Open 24/7

Open minds

Open to everyone

Open conversation

Open to change

Open community

Open walls

Open to ideas

Open source

Open learning

Open to creativity

Transparency

A people & participatory model

Connections not barriersCollaboration

Open people

Trust

Open stories

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Thoughts, Reflections & LessonsMake technology simple for users and they will endorse,

return and share

Play, learn, grow and flourish

It’s important to have fun

We can always improve personally and professionally

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Thoughts, Reflections & LessonsWith the internet / hyperlinked library being available 24/7,

it is important to remember to have a good work / life balance

Remember to take breaks and enjoy the little things in life

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Thoughts, Reflections & Lessons It is a given that technology is going to continue to improve

and offer new opportunities

Let’s continue to dream of how we can use it to better serve our patrons/ community

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Thoughts, Reflections & LessonsLastly, a big thanks to Michael Stephens, Kyle Jones,

Lauren Fox, the guest lecturers and the School of Library Information Science Team at San José University

Also a big thanks to all the course participants

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LinksThe Hyperlinked Library MOOC

https://mooc.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/

Twitter #HyperLibMOOC

San José State University School of Library and Information Science http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/

Christchurch City Librarieshttp://christchurchcitylibraries.com/About/

Brendon Moirhttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/brendon-moir/19/b6a/3b0/

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