Brendon Moir reflects on lessons learned from the Hyperlinked Library MOOC. He discusses how the course has been the most relevant and engaging LIS course, and how being part of an international library community is rewarding. Some key lessons are the importance of accessibility on all devices, having a strategic plan developed with staff input, focusing on patrons, embracing change and new technologies, and maintaining a work-life balance.

1. Hyperlinked Library MOOC
#HyperLibMOOC
Virtual Symposium
What I am taking away from the Hyperlinked
Library MOOC ~ thoughts, reflections & lessons
The Odeon Theatre, Christchurch (post earthquakes) … Glad it is a virtual symposium
#HyperLibMOOC
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2. About me and the team
 I am Brendon Moir & I work in the web team at Christchurch City
Libraries, New Zealand
 The team at Christchurch City Libraries has continued to offer an
excellent service despite the earthquakes (social media as a means of
communication has been vital)
 There is a changing landscape to Christchurch
physical libraries as well as our online/digital
presence (hyperlinked library)
 I was fortunate enough to meet Michael Stephens
and other library professionals in person at a
Christchurch tweet-up
#HyperLibMOOC
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3. Thoughts, Reflections & Lessons
 The #HyperLibMOOC has been the most relevant and engaging LIS
course I have ever completed
 Being part of an international community of passionate professionals
has been a wonderful experience. It is heartening to know we all
contribute to making the world a better place
 The majority of us in the library profession are not driven by money.
We are driven by our hearts and the ideal of helping people / our
communities
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4. Thoughts, Reflections & Lessons
 The hyperlinked library is only going to grow
 Access on computers & mobile devices is equally important as it is in
buildings (for everyone, everywhere ~ convenience can’t be
underestimated)
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5. Thoughts, Reflections & Lessons
 Always think about the BIG picture ~ it is important
 Libraries need a mapped strategy, with input from all staff
 Management should not enforce policies from the top down
 A participatory, transparent, model involving all staff is the key
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6. Thoughts, Reflections & Lessons
 No matter what position LIS individuals hold, we should all help
create, understand and support what our library is trying to achieve
 Staff buy-in is essential
 Learning to know our patrons is important
 We should all be leaders, take responsibility
and promote our library, everyone of us
 Always think of your patrons when making decisions
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7. Thoughts, Reflections & Lessons
 The web requires us to be flexible and fluid
 Promote reflective practice – thoughtful consideration – what
worked and what didn’t?
 Remember to trial, reflect , review …
and repeat (learn)
 Failing is fine … it may even be fun
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8. Make sure your library has a pulse
A people & participatory model
Open 24/7
Open walls
Open minds
Open source
Hyperlinked
LIBRARY
the heart of
the Community
Open to everyone
Open community
Open conversation
Open learning
Open to change
Open to creativity
Transparency
#HyperLibMOOC
Open to ideas
Collaboration
Open people
Trust
Open stories
Connections not barriers
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9. Thoughts, Reflections & Lessons
 Make technology simple for users and they will endorse, return and
share
 Play, learn, grow and flourish
 It’s important to have fun
 We can always improve personally
and professionally
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10. Thoughts, Reflections & Lessons
 With the internet / hyperlinked library being available 24/7, it is
important to remember to have a good work / life balance
 Remember to take breaks and enjoy the little things in life
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11. Thoughts, Reflections & Lessons
 It is a given that technology is going to continue to improve and offer
new opportunities
 Let’s continue to dream of how we can use it to better serve our
patrons/ community
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12. Thoughts, Reflections & Lessons
 Lastly, a big thanks to Michael Stephens, Kyle Jones, Lauren Fox, the
guest lecturers and the School of Library Information Science Team at
San José University
 Also a big thanks to all the course participants
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13. Links
 The Hyperlinked Library MOOC
https://mooc.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/
 Twitter
#HyperLibMOOC
 San José State University School of Library and Information Science
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/
 Christchurch City Libraries
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/About/
 Brendon Moir
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/brendon-moir/19/b6a/3b0/
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