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”
Category: Lifeskills
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”
Here Come the Big Boss?
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?”
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?”
Swimming with Purpose
In a few short weeks the new semester begins. This will be my second academic year in this position. Over the last year there have been so…… Read more “Swimming with Purpose”
Nevertheless, He’s Anxious
As you can see from my previous post, it’s been an up-and-down year for me. Equal parts joyous and difficult. Right now, things are going well for…… Read more “Nevertheless, He’s Anxious”
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”
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”
Halloween at UNLV Libraries
For this week's post I thought I'd share some images from our Halloween festivities. I'm lucky in that I work in a place that allows these kinds… Read more "Halloween at UNLV Libraries"
Soft Power and Changing Workplace Culture
Updated: 2017-10-27, 10:17 I recently worked a Sunday evening shift for the first time, 1:00-9:00 PM. I didn’t stay until closing, but long enough to support my…… Read more “Soft Power and Changing Workplace Culture”
