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"
Category: Library Philosophy
My Worst Job Interview Experience, Part 2
The interview wasn’t until the afternoon, so I had the whole morning to myself. I slept in, drank whatever passed for coffee in my room, and did…… Read more “My Worst Job Interview Experience, Part 2”
I’m Fully Staffed Again!, or, I Needed a Drink
Recently, a candidate accepted a job offer to work for me. This means that for the first time since the end of June I’m fully staffed in…… Read more “I’m Fully Staffed Again!, or, I Needed a Drink”
Emotionalism, the Trials of Public Service, & Vulcans
We’ve all been there. You’ve got a line backed up to the exits, the phone is ringing off the hook, and a patron is standing there wanting to…… Read more “Emotionalism, the Trials of Public Service, & Vulcans”
The Ambivalent Librarian
About six months ago I wrote about the perception of professionalism in libraries. About three months ago I began a post with the above title. That post…… Read more “The Ambivalent Librarian”
Things They Don’t Teach in Library School: Part 1, Collective Grieving
It is a dark time for the library. A few months ago, one of my employees –a woman in her early forties — was diagnosed with colon…… Read more “Things They Don’t Teach in Library School: Part 1, Collective Grieving”
Transition Points
Today (02/01) is the first day of the rest of my career. It is also the first day that my hiring manager no longer works here. It…… Read more “Transition Points”
The “P” Word
In the first year that I was in library school my early classes were frequently preoccupied with the question “Is librarianship a profession?” And the answer was,…… Read more “The “P” Word”
Humanist Leadership
I’m new to being a boss. I’ve supervised student assistants for years, but this is the first job in which I’ve supervised “grown-ups.” Currently, I have five…… Read more “Humanist Leadership”
Free Speech and Free Societies, Pt. 2
I’ve not watched the Charlottesville news coverage thoroughly. I don’t know exactly what happened, but I know whatever everyone else knows. Fascists brought assault rifles to a…… Read more “Free Speech and Free Societies, Pt. 2”
Tales of a Librarian 