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I think I have learning FOMO. I have signed up for 2 library MOOCs.
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The first one is the Hyperlinked Library run by Michael Stephens from San José State University.
From the website: “The Hyperlinked Library MOOC will examine various participatory theories of library service, the impact of emerging technologies on libraries, and the growing focus on a creation/curation culture. Students will explore the definition of participatory service, some key trends that impact the Hyperlinked Library model, and examine what the shift means for libraries and information work in today’s digital information age.”
It runs for 12 weeks from September 3 to November 23.
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The second one starts sooner. It is based on the well-known text, the Atlas of New Librarianship. I have been meaning to read this for a while, so this MOOC will provide the incentive for me to read this tome. The course provides a discount on the text, so I have bought the book and now will wait or it to be delivered.
Run by the author of the text, David Lankes from Syracuse University, it runs from July 8 to August 4.
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Oooh they both look good. I had a look at the atlas recently – think I might need a copy as well. Enjoy – now I haz FOMO.
Happy to pass on the FOMO- let me know if you enrol we can do the courses together!
I keep seeing the term MOOC around and thinking ‘I should know what that means’… Now I do – thank you Kate! These sound very interesting, I’ll have to keep an eye on what is happening, now that I have finished my formal library studies I need to make sure I’m keeping up with what is going on in the library world 🙂
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