This is a thought that I’ve been having, lately. “I want to be Dean someday.” The thrust of my career appears to be on a management track.…… Read more “Here Come the Big Boss?”
Author: Jeffrey
Let’s Break Some Shit
Over the last few months I’ve been in a, “Well, now what?” period of my career. I’ve steered my department through crisis and now that it’s passed…… Read more “Let’s Break Some Shit”
New Year. New Me?
I suppose it’s inevitable that at some point I’d write a New Year’s Resolutions post. Here it is. While American culture had a $#!t 2018, I actually…… Read more “New Year. New Me?”
Setting the Sail
A few weeks ago, working the circulation desk was becoming very difficult for me. Which is a bad thing, as a public services librarian. I’m certain that…… Read more “Setting the Sail”
Navigating the Horrible Valley of Librarian Job Searches
Last year, I was approached by someone who wanted me to contribute to their new librarian website. Flattered, I jumped at the chance. I began trading emails…… Read more “Navigating the Horrible Valley of Librarian Job Searches”
Big Picture Librarian
We are part of an amazing profession built on helping others. As I’ve been pondering my next steps in the profession and what my place is in…… Read more “Big Picture Librarian”
Oops!
So, after making a doofy mistake I got locked out of the TOAL Twitter account. I’m working to get reactivated. In other news, you can go on…… Read more “Oops!”
Halloween 2018: Pumpkin Carving (Updated with winners)
This year’s selection of pumpkins decorated by our student assistants. And the winners are: 3rd Place TIE: Cat-o-lantern & Baby Jack with Braces 2nd Place: 1930’s Cartoon Pumpkin 1st…… Read more “Halloween 2018: Pumpkin Carving (Updated with winners)”
I Don’t Read
I don’t read. That’s not really true, of course. I read, some. I suspect that I read more than the average person, and especially the average man,…… Read more “I Don’t Read”
Punk Rock Book Jockeys
via Punk Rock Book Jockeys Here's a post from a public library perspective that talks about some of the same ideas I've had from an academic perspective.… Read more "Punk Rock Book Jockeys"
Tales of a Librarian 