We lucked out this week! The legendary R. David Lankes, Director School of Information Science at U. SC, Scholar | Speaker | Writer | Teacher | Advocate. David argues"that to thrive communities need libraries that go beyond bricks and mortar and beyond books and literature.” Indeed! What does that mean in a pandemic? Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/p18-libraries-in-response-reset-fundamentals-ti... for this webinar on Friday, August 7 at 11:00 am Eastern. Find earlier recordings of this series here: http://giglibraries.net/page-1712339 This Friday he’ll join to help us revisit the basics of: “What is a Library if the Building is Closed?” * internet access * digital services * physical materials * social infrastructure We’ll also hear from Lex Dennis and Jennifer Henecke of the Drucker Institute on their breakthrough project: Bendable<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drucker.institute%2Fprograms%2Fbendable%2F&data=02%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C978ba3bc61264e43196408d838adc662%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637321666298062524&sdata=9DDXSmPgfRGRClvLm4JoUS5q5IOzhALquyNV2Q0pINg%3D&reserved=0>, a new lifelong learning system that "allows people of all ages and backgrounds to easily acquire new knowledge and skills through online courses as well as in-person learning opportunities.” "For too many people learning ends when they finish their formal schooling. Increasingly however economic opportunity—as well as dignity—hinges upon lifelong learning.” How much more so now with tens of millions newly unemployed?! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/p18sponse-reset-fundamentals-tickets-1159004684... Visit the Gigabit Libraries site for additional information here: http://giglibraries.net/page-1712339