Libraries are about enabling people in our communities to learn, unlearn, and relearn. This workshop has a focus on the library as a strategic learning institution that makes the community smarter. Learn more about 23 mobile things and how you can build your own mobile learning experience for staff and customers or members. Take part in a discussion about how we frame the library as an important way to make the community smarter, and find out more about current trends in learning that affect our libraries and the way we enact with people who want to learn.

1. Libraries – Strategic learning institutions

5. Explore

6. Hands on

7. Connect the dots

9. Round 1:
Learning as strategy and core task for libraries
Required skills for the information professional
The shortest version of library history you ever heard
… a bit about Global Librarianship – and Philosophy

10. Round 2:
Learning trends – in a library context
Required skills for the information professional – continued
Definitions
… All this to sharpen our focus on libraries as learning institutions

11. Round 3:
23 Mobile Things – From local to global and back again
What is the anatomy of a (23) thing
Pssst: 23 news – What is the next step
… Prepare you to work with your own 23 program

12. Round 1:
Learning as strategy and core task for libraries
Required skills for the information professional
The shortest version of library history you ever heard
… a bit about Global Librarianship – and Philosophy

13. ACCESS vs LEARNING
Photographed 2007 by Carol Highsmith

15. The times they are …
Sirius is eight-point-six light years away
Arcturus is thirty seven
The past is the past
And it’s here to stay
Wikipedia is heaven
When you don’t want to remember no more
Nick Cave - We Real Cool

16. Unlearn
H A C K
Learn

17. Perspective

18. Learning as strategy

19. The mission of librarians is to
improve society through
facilitating knowledge creation
in their communities

20. Library learning strategy…
Learning empowers people…
Education for the young and life long learning for all.
The library supports learning on all levels - and for people
of all ages.
Libraries have the skills to support transformation of
information to knowledge.

21. Basic library skill
To be aware of and be able to
adapt to changes in society
surrounding the library

23. Basic library skill
Have a strategy to make the
community smarter – and work
with partners to make it happen

25. Reflection

26. Do you agree that supporting
learning is a core task for libraries
today?
How can the library best support
learning in new ways in your area or
institution?

28. Round 2:
Learning trends – in a library context
Required skills for the information professional – continued
Definitions
… All this to sharpen our focus on libraries as learning institutions

29. MOOCS
Participatory Learning
Connected Learning
23 mobile things
Hacker spaces *Fablabs *Hands on
Lifelong learning
digital divide

30. Basic library skill
Knowledge about how people
learn, unlearn and relearn...

31. Participatory librarianship recasts library and
library practice using the fundamental concept
that knowledge is created through conversation.
Libraries are in the knowledge business,
therefore libraries are in the conversation
business. Participatory librarians approach their
work as facilitators of conversation.

32. “A makerspace is a
physical location
where people gather
to share resources
and knowledge,
work on projects,
network, and build.”
Educause Learning Initiative article:
7 things about Makerspaces
More definitions: http://renovatedlearning.com/2015/04/02/defining-makerspaces-part-1/

33. “Makerspaces are collaborative
learning environments where
people come together to share
materials and learn new skills…
makerspaces are not necessarily
born out of a specific set of
materials or spaces, but rather a
mindset of community partnership,
collaboration, and creation.”
Library as incubator project
More definitions: http://renovatedlearning.com/2015/04/02/defining-makerspaces-part-1/

34. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathplourde/8620174342/sizes/l/in/photostream/

35. Connected
Learning

36. “In the ‘connected learning’ approach,
learning is accelerated when it is powered
by an individual’s interests and passions,
supported by peers, and in spaces where
an individual feels valued and safe.”
Åke Nygren
http://library.ifla.org/1014/1/167-nygren-en.pdf

37. Learning
Principles
• Interest-
powered
• Peer-
supported
• Academically
oriented
Design
Principles
• Production-
centered
• Openly
networked
• Shared
purpose
Core
Values
• Equity
• Social
connection
• Full
participation

38. Credit:ConnectedLearningResearchNetworkandDigitalMedia&LearningResearchHub
http://connectedlearning.tv/infographic

39. Do you see new opportunities for
libraries in some of the learning
approaches just mentioned?
What skills do we need in the
profession to support learning / and
unlearning in our communities?

40. Reflection

41. Round 3:
23 Mobile Things – From local to global and back again
What is the anatomy of a (23) thing
Pssst: 23 news – What is the next step
… Prepare you to work with your own 23 program

43. 23mobilethings.net

44. 23 Mobile Things – The local project
One blog
iPad mini
Twitter for communication and discussion
Support café

45. 23 Mobile Things – The global project
One blog
Twitter for support, communication and
discussion
Some Hangouts to discuss topics
A lot of emails

46. 23 Mobile Things
USA
Australia
New Zealand
France
Germany
Russia
Singapore –
Philippines
Norway
Denmark

47. 23 Mobile Things is…
Less structured than MOOCs
Everyone can join – at any time
Selfpaced
You can pick and choose things
You do not get ”an examn”
Harder to belong to a study group

48. Findings
Applications on a tablet device will enhance our
Library services. 60 % -> 82 %
Very / somewhat familiar: Twitter 27 % -> 100 %
Very / somewhat familiar: QR 33 % -> 84 %
Survey by Dr. Michael Stephens

49. Conclusion:
“A learning program created to promote a culture
of play and exploration, this study offers
supporting evidence of the benefits and impact
of 23 Mobile Things for PD and for librarians and
administrators to utilize this free, open program
for staff training.“
Michael Stephens , (2014) “23 mobile things: self-directed and effective professional learning: “, Library Management , Vol. 35 Iss: 8/9,
pp. –.

50. Conclusion:
“Those guiding the development and training of
library staff should consider adapting the model
as an inclusive, hands-on learning opportunity to
promote staff use of mobile devices and
technologies.”
Michael Stephens , (2014) “23 mobile things: self-directed and effective professional learning: “, Library Management , Vol. 35 Iss: 8/9,
pp. –.

51. 23 Mobile Things future:
A version for the citizens of Guldborgsund

53. Discover

55. Explore

57. Reflect

59. Reflection

60. Share your reflections with
each other in groups of two
Can 23 be a way to add value
to your organisation or
community?

61. How would you design a thing for
your own 23 project?
What would you want staff /
community to learn and reflect on?

62. Key learnings:
Modern societies compete on knowledge
That makes libraries strategic learning institutions
Supporting learning on all levels -> learning as strategy
The 23 Mobile Things framework is a way to sharpen our skills

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67. Jan Holmquist
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