Expect More

Nerd Absurd

rilandpub — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:11:33 +0000

I had a great time talking about the future of libraries and general issues of open access and the importance of librarians with the Nerd Absurd podcasting crew. It is a long conversation, but pretty free wheeling, have a listen:

http://nerdabsurd.com/podcast/episode-37-libraries-with-david-lankes/

Changing Times: Inspiring Libraries

rilandpub — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:02:32 +0000

The British Columbia Libraries put on an incredible event highlighting innovation in libraries and challenging librarians, politicians, administrators, and citizens to think different about libraries and impact. They have now put online videos from the summit and they are well worth the time:

http://commons.bclibraries.ca/inspiringlibraries2012/

The one I think you should watch immediately is Beth Davies’ Library Innovation and the Community. It is simply full of brilliant examples of facilitation and co-owning services with the community:

Also for my LIS Education colleagues there is a great set of ideas for curriculum change towards the end of Luanne Freund’s talk. And Gino Bondi makes participatory learning real.

This was an amazing event and I think it well worth your time to check out.

Expect More

rilandpub — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:26:10 +0000

“Expect More” Changing Times, Inspiring Libraries Summit. Vancouver, BC (via teleconference).

Slides: http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/Presentations/2012/Vancouver-Lankes.pdf
Audio: http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/pod/2012/Vancouver.mp3

Screencast:

Mid York Quick Talk

rilandpub — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:01:01 +0000

I put this video together for the Mid Work library system trustees. THought it might be useful (and it is short):

MidYork from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.

Ned Quist Reviews Expect More

rilandpub — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:00:31 +0000

“Lankes provides a cogent view of the best libraries of today and how they will move into the future. He focuses both on the librarians and their role in their communities (and less on their role as keepers of books or their surrogates) and on libraries as places for learning (and less on their function as book museums). It’s a brief, inspirational and breezy read and a great introduction to his larger work The Atlas of New Librarianship (MIT, 2011)”

- Ned Quist, AUL for Research and Outreach, Brown University Library

Talk at the Connecticut Leadership Institute

rilandpub — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:02:37 +0000

The 4th Annual Connecticut Library Leadership Institute. In it I talk about the relationship between the library as community moving from transactions to relationships, and the library as a platform. While the audience was librarians, I believe it will also speak to community members.

http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/pod/2012/CTLeadership.mp3

A New Review of Expect More

rilandpub — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:00:22 +0000

“Yet another magnificent title from Mr Lankes. He discusses some of the same issues that are raised in the Atlas, but he’s coming from a different viewpoint with this book. It’s an excellent read if you want to know how libraries need to change, develop and evolve into the future. His vision is both fascinating and compelling – my own gripe is that I would be happier if it was at least twice as long! To be fair though, it’s intended as a quick read.

This should be read by anyone with an interest in libraries, librarians and librarianship, who has an open mind and is prepared to consider challenging and exciting concepts.”

- Phil Bradley on GoodReads

eBook Sale

rilandpub — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:47:02 +0000

It’s a back to school sale on Expect More: Demanding Better Libraries For Today’s Complex World ebooks. All formats now $9.99.

Why now? Doesn’t school start in the fall? Not at Syracuse University. All our distance grad students start in July.

As a reminder, here are your options for getting Expect More in ebook form:

SmashWords (preferred vendor) for DRM free ebooks for online reading, Kindle, Apple devices, Sony, and Nook can be found at: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/171252

Or buy it right on your favorite device:

Apple Store:
iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/expect-more/id537795321?mt=11
IPhone and other devices: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/expect-more-demanding-better/id541812851?mt=11

Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Expect-More-Demanding-Libraries-ebook/dp/B008EKZHYM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1341941919&sr=8-2&keywords=expect+more%3A+demanding

Barnes & Nobel Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/expect-more-r-lankes/1111759955?ean=2940014646581

Sale by Channel and Format

rilandpub — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000

In Expect More I talk about eBooks and the dilemma not over the new format for libraries, but the new business model. Libraries have moved from owning collections, to renting them in digital resources (databases, ebooks, etc.). With ebooks in particular, there is huge demand amount community members, but libraries are struggling to meet the demand with tight budgets. More importantly, eBook models that license materials from publishers, rather than outright selling them, endangers the libraries mission to build shared collections for the good of the community. This is why I chose Smashwords as my preferred retailer of the book. You can buy the book in multiple formats, and libraries own it outright when they buy it.

In case you are wondering, here is the breakdown in formats and channels after a week and a half.

First the majority of books sold are print:

And here are the venues where folks bought the book:

Now the nook version just went on sale, so these proportions may change.

Expect More from the Fayetteville Free

rilandpub — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000

I am fortunate to spend a fair amount of time at the Fayetteville Free Library in Fayetteville, NY. The library is home to the Fab Lab where folks can use a 3D printer. You can read about it in Chapter 4 of Expect More – Facilitating Knowledge Creation: Expect to Create

This past winter I did a staff development talk. I was in the midst of working on Expect More and used that as my theme. Sue Considine, the director, liked the theme and asked if the library could use it. “Sure” I said “all ideas are free!” And they ran with it.

Below are a series of videos the library has produced on Expecting More from the Library. Note how they put the community members at the center:

[excuse the personal interjection, but these videos were put together by Amy Melton, a former student and fantastic librarian]

The last one is just fun:

So what is your library doing to raise expectations and tell their story?