Recently, I left my library for the last time as the Head of Access Services. It was not a voluntary action. I was reassigned to “Special Projects”…… Read more “To Be Continued…”
Thank you, and Good Night
I published the first post in this blog just over four years ago on July 13, 2016. When it started, I wanted it to be a positive…… Read more “Thank you, and Good Night”
Not giving up, just moving on
On May 15, Instagram told me that five years ago I graduated with my Master’s of Library and Information Science degree. July will mark fifteen years since…… Read more “Not giving up, just moving on”
This Is [for] 2020.
In December 2018 I did my first “resolutions” post. I guess it’s time for the scorecard. There were ten modest goals that I set for myself, and…… Read more “This Is [for] 2020.”
Out! Out, Damn Ego!
Recently, I was a minor participant in a Twitter thread that began here. There was a lot of activity and I can’t comment on all of it,…… Read more “Out! Out, Damn Ego!”
Let’s See How This Goes: Returning to School
This August I officially reentered the life of a college student. I’m currently enrolled in San Jose State University’s iSchool’s Post-Master’s Certificate program. It’s a 16 credit…… Read more “Let’s See How This Goes: Returning to School”
I Got the Power: ALA Leadership Institute
From August 4 through 8 I was fortunate to attend the 2019 ALA Leadership Institute. When I went there I really had no idea what to expect.…… Read more “I Got the Power: ALA Leadership Institute”
Sleeping in the Library
Last month, I responded to someone on LibraryTwitter that I don’t follow about the ethics of allowing people to sleep in our libraries. Presumably, I only saw…… Read more “Sleeping in the Library”
Taking Care of Myself: Forest Bathing
My last post was all about how I was feeling “not quite right” and attributed it to a buildup of stress to the point of it expressing…… Read more “Taking Care of Myself: Forest Bathing”
Take Care of Yourself: Mental Health and Your Career
Like a lot of people, I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety; more depression than anxiety, but they tend to go hand in hand because they are sweet,…… Read more “Take Care of Yourself: Mental Health and Your Career”
Tales of a Librarian 