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!”
Tag: Library Science
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”
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”
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”
Why Did My Job Exist?: Decline of Consortial Monograph Circulation at University of Missouri St. Louis, 2011-2016
In the spring of 2016 I was enrolled in the University of Missouri's School of Information Science & Learning Technology's (SISLT) Online Education certificate program. I was… Read more "Why Did My Job Exist?: Decline of Consortial Monograph Circulation at University of Missouri St. Louis, 2011-2016"
Boss Man!
I’m the boss now. Not of a whole department, or anything, just a small unit, but still, I’m the boss. I have (soon-to-be) five people under me…… Read more “Boss Man!”
Digital Humanities and Value Added Services
So, if the purpose of this blog is to explore the profession and my place in it — and it’s supposed to be — then, what I…… Read more “Digital Humanities and Value Added Services”
Turning the Corner?
I have always tried to keep this blog relatively positive. I’ve not always been successful, but that’s been my goal. I’ve tried to keep most negativity away…… Read more “Turning the Corner?”
Happy New-ish Year
Happy New-ish Year, gentle readers. After a three month hiatus I thought now would be a good time to jump back in the blogging pool. Some quick updates:…… Read more “Happy New-ish Year”
Where I’m At (updated 07/22)
I found library school to be surprising in a lot of ways. It wasn’t nearly as difficult as I’d hoped it would be. In fact, I had…… Read more “Where I’m At (updated 07/22)”
Tales of a Librarian 