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Tales of a Librarian

Thoughts on librarianship and service.

Tag: Professional Conferences

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”

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Jeffrey

So, Where Am I Going, Anyway?

In reference to my last post, and maybe in continuation of it, I’m asking a question about the rest of my career. This is also a continuation…… Read more “So, Where Am I Going, Anyway?”

August 9, 2018November 5, 2018 by Jeffrey

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”

July 26, 2018November 5, 2018 by Jeffrey

Access Services Conference

Thanks to having an employer who actually sees the value in investing in its employees I was able to attend the Access Services Conference for the first…… Read more “Access Services Conference”

November 18, 2017December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

Taking Stock at Five-ish Months

I’ve actually been pretty busy this last week-plus and haven’t been able to arrive at a coherent topic lately, so, instead I thought I’d reflect on my…… Read more “Taking Stock at Five-ish Months”

November 13, 2017December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

Taking Stock at Two Months

This week marks two months in the new job, and two weeks from the start of the fall semester. Let’s take a step back and see how…… Read more “Taking Stock at Two Months”

August 9, 2017December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

Life Is Funny, Sometimes

Last year, while attending the Missouri Library Association’s (MLA) annual conference in Springfield, MO, on the last day I had an idea. There should be a session…… Read more “Life Is Funny, Sometimes”

July 12, 2017December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

Big Changes: Or, Why I’ve not Been Posting or at ALA.

Well, it finally happened! After 2.5 years of laborious and demoralizing job hunting I’ve finally been graced with a NEW JOB! About two months ago UNLV offered…… Read more “Big Changes: Or, Why I’ve not Been Posting or at ALA.”

June 24, 2017December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey
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