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Randy Dykhuis @MCLSRandy

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

Joined March 2012
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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.
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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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
2. Questioning the value of so much screen time. Many recent articles about whether kids should be taught with screens. #mclschat
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
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
I would have to say that the biggest impact has been the way that technology has become such a huge part of everything. #mclschat
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
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
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
Most importantly, strong relationships. I need to have people around to bounce around ideas, let off steam, and have fun with. #mclschat
Probably the biggest surprise was the combination of the Michigan Library Consortium & INCOLSA & becoming MCLS. That led to a whole bunch of different roads. #mclschat
Lots. I never would have predicted going to work at OCLC when I got out of library school. #mclschat
Feel free to jump in with your question or comment! #mclschat
And also DoubleDutch which is two Dutch news correspondents who cover US politics. It's in Dutch & I miss a lot but pick up enuff to come back. #mclschat
And Zig Zag which is about journalism and news and blockchain. It's really fun & smart. #mclschat
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