Randy Dykhuis

MCLS Executive Director and library geek. Library cooperation makes all of us stronger.

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Really looking forward to tonight's @DetroitSymphony concert. Got my glass of wine, feet up, and @Livestream ready to go. #DSOlive

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Enjoying @premierleague soccer @OzonesBrewhouse with a pint of Master of shadows, an excellent porter.

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@shighley Had a great time as usual at #ilfannual18. Came home to snow on the ground! More today! #mclschat

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@cseeman That's a page from my hymnbook. #mclschat

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@cseeman Some states have managed to do that. But it is VERY hard to cross state lines - political jurisdictions seem to matter a lot. #mclschat

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@cseeman easier for academics to do it with big projects like Hathi Trust, WEST, EAST, etc. State libraries who do big projects (like MeL in MI) have a harder time. #mclschat

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Always remember that libraries change lives and that our work is vital to our communities. And probably more important than ever. #mclschat

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@cseeman I think so, too. Journal publishers as for-profit public corporations are a disaster for libraries. #mclschat

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Three things: Working with the Library of Michigan to create MeL and MeLCat; starting our group licensing program & merging MLC & INCOLSA. #mclschat

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3. The ability to manipulate social media for nefarious purposes & separate us from fellow citizens. #mclschat

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2. Questioning the value of so much screen time. Many recent articles about whether kids should be taught with screens. #mclschat

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Here's 3: 1.1. Learning to engage with your community. ALA has done a great job with Harwood & NCDD & is leading the way. #mclschat

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1. The web & the way it changed how we deliver information to our patrons & how we interact with them. 2. The graying of the profession. 3. Vendor consolidations. A bit under the radar but quite important. #mclschat

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It's hard to believe just how much tech pervades our lives. Who knew we'd be watching TV through the Internet in 1995??? #mclschat

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I would have to say that the biggest impact has been the way that technology has become such a huge part of everything. #mclschat

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Long story. The short version is that I believe cooperation is an essential part of all libraries and that we’re all stronger together. I’ve worked hard to act on that belief and find the important things that will help libraries. #mclschat

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There is a downside if taken too far and that is flitting from new shiny thing to new shiny thing – something that I have to work to avoid. #mclschat

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Best piece of advice I’d give anyone: Stay curious. The upside is that you find yourself going in directions that may not have been obvious. #mclschat

[Randy Dykhuis @MCLSRandy]

I’ve been a long-time yoga practitioner and the physical practice gets me out of my head and gives me a chance to relax. In the last few years, a daily meditation practice has become very important as I try to keep balance & perspective in my life. #mclschat

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Most importantly, strong relationships. I need to have people around to bounce around ideas, let off steam, and have fun with. #mclschat