Hyperlinked Libraries - Weeks two to four summation

Ah, I feel like so much information is going in, creating lots of ideas and thoughts, but with limited time to reflect at the moment.

These  weeks presentations have been very interesting. I'm really pleased at how  much of this material resonates with me - in part due to my life experiences, in part due to my recently completing the New Librarianship masterclass. However, I must say that I really found myself nodding my head in excitement when  listening to the guest lectures in weeks two and three. Sarah, Monica & Gretchen's practical experiences gave me a real feel for what is possible, rather than the theoretical (which is of course very important, but I don't always 'see' it as clearly as I would like). Some of the things that really stood out to me were:

Sarah Ludwig - We need to select tools where we feel comfortable enough with so that we can present an authentic voice. But that the needs of the community come first so if they are in a particular space, then you need to learn that tool rather than try to impose something new.

Monica Harris - wow, I was just inspired by the concept, how it has been carried out, and the way things are captured and assessed.

Michael Edson - I was fortunate enough to do a MOOC introducing data science that gave me a better understanding than I previously had on big data. But Michael's presentation took that to a new level on the Scope, the Scale and the Speed of changes. I was particularly struck by his point that need is not just in third world countries - there are libraries closing now that will mean that poor kids don't have access to material to help them develop to their full potential.

Michael discussing the Techno's (Technolust etc.)
I've also shared the "As much chaos as we can stand" quote from his week four presentation a couple of times at MPOW in discussions with colleagues.