The Future

Library Leadership 2008 Vision Statement

 

 

We are your library, open to all. 

 

We defend your right to read, hear, and see what you choose. We are guardians of the right to privacy and to access information freely. 

We are the destination of choice for those who wish to transform their lives through learning. We inspire our users to be thoughtful and productive citizens, whatever their age or background.

We provide welcoming, environmentally sustainable facilities where our customers can pursue their interests in safety and comfort. Our locations serve as a “Third Place:” a central community gathering place and a hub of civic involvement.

 

We provide exceptional customer service in response to the unique needs of our community. We deftly respond to those changing needs by actively engaging in our mission to promote literacy, technology, and lifelong learning, both in our buildings and beyond our walls. 

 

We are responsible stewards of public funds.  We continuously evaluate and adapt our services and programs to ensure their most meaningful and effective use.

We are diverse and reflect the communities that we serve. We challenge staff to grow professionally and as individuals.

We are a dynamic, vibrant institution committed to a culture of innovation. We provide the tools our users need to challenge worldviews, expand minds, and break down barriers, so that they can position themselves for success in the global marketplace.

As library leaders of the future, we offer this vision to our stakeholders.

They place their trust in us, and we are honored.  We promise to advocate for them, our libraries and communities.

We pledge to do great things.

 

 

 

 

Playing with Wikis

It took me a while to figure out what I was doing...but once I got the permissions I needed, I jumped right in and and edited the CML Learn&Play Wiki.

There are definitely applications here for hhc purposes...we could keep lists of local free tutor services updated, ESOL resources, etc. Of course, the verdict is still out, someone pointed out that something as simple as google docs might work just as well!

Cluetrain Manifesto, Web 2.0, and Library 2.0

Within the past couple of months, The Cluetrain Manifesto has been recommended to me twice. It's important to note that this book was published in 2000...and the Manifesto itself made news in 1999. It floored me that a book about the Internet written this long ago would still be relevant...but it SO is. Whether the authors were eerily prescient or just had so much insight into the technology that they knew, or could guess with a reasonable amount of accuracy, where things were heading makes no difference.

To me, the Manifesto hits on key elements of what both Web and Library 2.0 are...the other articles almost feel like a regurgitation of the same stuff. Really, the key point is that the types of conversations and communication that the Internet facilitates are/have changed the world. Library 2.0 is simply the need for libraries to join the conversation...we know we've got stuff to add to the discussion!

The Cluetrain Manifesto, it its original 1999 form can be found here.

Wikis and Libraries

This is the week I've been waiting for! The difference between wikis and blogs is something I've been struggling with. In my role as project lead on homework help centers, I've been struggling with finding a good form of communication that aleviates the inneficiencies of email. I know that it's either going to be a blog or a wiki...or both! Thanks to a tweet typeAlibrarian I think I need a wiki for more organized information sharing, what to do when, etc. and a blog for less formal communication between HHCCs.

I'm still struggling with this and would appreiciate feedback from anyone with more experience than me in this!

mmmm...del.icio.us

I still haven't found anything to top last week. Twitter and Librarything are both tools I have a near-addictive relationship with...but del.icio.us is pretty cool too. You can see my account here or check out the badge I made in the right hand column of this blog.

I've been keeping my favorite sites in my head for so long, it's hard for me to shift to thinking about keeping track of them formally...it almost seems like an extra step. However, as I get used to the idea of having them all stored in this neat place where I can get ideas for sites I might like based on other people's bookmarks, I think I might be able to get used to this!

Twitter...oh the possiblities

Twitter seems to be a pretty cool tool. I've set up my account and have roamed around a bit. I'm pleased to be both a follower AND followed by a couple of people. I think this is an interesting way to stay connected...and it looks like some organizations are using microblog updates to point people back to their blogs. The sense I get is that this is a very cool thing that folks are still figuring out how to use. The etiquette is a bit unclear, but that will likely change with time.

It is quite easy to set twitter up to send updates straight to a cellphone...though I haven't used that feature yet. Once I get Eric to create an account, that will change!!!

My username is LibraryKristin. You can visit me here.

Mash Up v. Image Generators

My creation
Originally uploaded by librariankristin

This kind of feels like what we did for mashups...still is kind of fun. I am now, officially, sick of this picture of myself.

Oh, and if you would like to "Warholize" a photo of your own, click here.