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Tales of a Librarian

Thoughts on librarianship and service.

Tag: Professionalism

This Is [for] 2020.

In December 2018 I did my first “resolutions” post. I guess it’s time for the scorecard. There were ten modest goals that I set for myself, and…… Read more “This Is [for] 2020.”

January 1, 2020January 3, 2020 by Jeffrey

Out! Out, Damn Ego!

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!”

November 26, 2019December 4, 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

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”

March 14, 2018December 14, 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

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”

October 25, 2017December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

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”

September 26, 2017December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

Surviving a Toxic Work Place

Hopefully, this will never happen to you. Hopefully, you will spend your career working in supportive environments filled with respect and opportunity. Hopefully, your co-workers will grow…… Read more “Surviving a Toxic Work Place”

August 1, 2017December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

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)”

July 19, 2016December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey
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