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.”
Tag: Professionalism
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!”
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?”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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 