Franklin Sayre
I’m an academic librarian who builds learning spaces, programs and teams that help people learn with technology. At Thompson Rivers University, I run the Library Makerspace and co-chair the Librarians’ Department. Here I share projects, writing and ideas I’m still working through.
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