I recently read an article in the Library Journal naming the Movers and Shakers of 2014. I read the article with a little trepidation. Will hearing about these wonderful expamples of library professionals make me feel small in comparison? Would hearing about their accomplishments make me question all of mine? Do I want to be a Mover or a Shaker?
I will admit to being intimidated by some of the innovations and achievements highlighted about these library professionals. However, I was not intimidated or discouraged. Hearing about the exciting things that are happening in this profession of which I am proud to be a part energized me. Particularly, the segment featuring Caris O'Malley, the Teen Services Manager at the Maricopa County Library District in Phoenix, Arizona. Projects like his "Social Learning Labs" and a concert series titled "Notes from the Underground" in which the teens handle the production and make recordings were particularly exciting. His new summer reading program includes the development of a free, web-based, open source, interactive multiplatform tool.
Our library is currently planning our digital media lab. We want to include software and equipment that will allow students to be content creators as well as content users. Reading about other people advancing the field of library science encourages me to be an early adopter in some areas but proceed with caution and choose to be in the early majority in other areas.
If you would like to read more about Caris O'Malley, check out the latest edition of Library Journal.
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