http://clifflandis.net/2007/08/21/library-twopointopians-and-conversion/ Professional Creative Genius Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:04:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://clifflandis.net/2007/08/21/library-twopointopians-and-conversion/#comment-8468 Cliff Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:38:22 +0000 http://clifflandis.net/2007/08/21/library-twopointopians-and-conversion/#comment-8468 Thanks Kathryn! Unfortunately Library 2.0 has become a touchy subject for many, when I think it should be about offering the best service possible to library users. It does, however, challenge us to closely examine our assumptions about ourselves, our libraries, and our users. This can be a good thing, but it is also uncomfortable! That's why I think Library 2.0 should be a dialog, not a monologue. Thanks again for your insights! Thanks Kathryn! Unfortunately Library 2.0 has become a touchy subject for many, when I think it should be about offering the best service possible to library users. It does, however, challenge us to closely examine our assumptions about ourselves, our libraries, and our users. This can be a good thing, but it is also uncomfortable! That’s why I think Library 2.0 should be a dialog, not a monologue. Thanks again for your insights!

]]> http://clifflandis.net/2007/08/21/library-twopointopians-and-conversion/#comment-8467 Kathryn Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:56:16 +0000 http://clifflandis.net/2007/08/21/library-twopointopians-and-conversion/#comment-8467 What a refreshing perspective, Cliff! Your pointers are very similar to ground rules utilized by the best facilitators in the world. Especially those ground rules that have to do with inferential thinking and assumptions. Often people assume or infer meaning where the meaning may be quite different in the other person's mind. Not checking out this meaning leads to conflict and/or defensiveness. Dichotomous thinking (either/or) is useful in making choices or decisions sometimes but when it comes to discussions or dialogues dichotomous thinking ends the development of learning and often ends true conversation. We are lucky to have such a wonderful profession where most people are truly collegial and willing to engage in thoughtful dialogues about what is important to pursue. I so appreciate your post in that it gives us a set of pointers for dealing with conflicts or schisms. No one wins a discussion, indeed, and everyone learns through true skillful discussion. What a refreshing perspective, Cliff! Your pointers are very similar to ground rules utilized by the best facilitators in the world. Especially those ground rules that have to do with inferential thinking and assumptions. Often people assume or infer meaning where the meaning may be quite different in the other person’s mind. Not checking out this meaning leads to conflict and/or defensiveness.
Dichotomous thinking (either/or) is useful in making choices or decisions sometimes but when it comes to discussions or dialogues dichotomous thinking ends the development of learning and often ends true conversation.
We are lucky to have such a wonderful profession where most people are truly collegial and willing to engage in thoughtful dialogues about what is important to pursue.
I so appreciate your post in that it gives us a set of pointers for dealing with conflicts or schisms. No one wins a discussion, indeed, and everyone learns through true skillful discussion.

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