Session 1: OCLC Open Content Update In this session, OCLC provided an update of their efforts in promoting Open Content resources in library collections. They defined Open Content as materials that are “digital, accessible immediately and online, freely available, and
Unlocking the Power of Community – Keynote Summary
This keynote address was presented by Dan Ulman, one of the founders of Pelotonia.org and LiveStrong. He defined communities as the lifeblood of humanity, but claimed that there is a disconnect between technological connectedness and real community connectedness. There is
Reinventing Anythink: Catalyst for Innovation – Keynote Summary
In the second keynote, the director of the Anythink library system spoke about their success in becoming a catalyst for change in their community. The way that they are a catalyst for change is that they are anchored in the
Library Futures – Day 1 Session Summary
Day one of the conference, I attended three breakout sessions on various topics. Here are my takeaways from each session. Session 1: Rethinking Service Delivery and Creating Staff Buy-in This session was presented by three speakers from different libraries. The
Five C’s to Becoming a Community Catalyst – Keynote Summary
The first keynote address of the OCLC Library Futures conference provided us with 5 C’s to consider if we want to become a community catalyst. Catalyst is defined here as “someone or something that brings energy and change.” A community
Library Collection Directions
At the OCLC Library Futures Conference, I sat through many sessions that looked at different aspects of the library of the future. One such session was a pre-conference that looked at Stewardship and Services. Following are some of the comments