Last year, I was approached by someone who wanted me to contribute to their new librarian website. Flattered, I jumped at the chance. I began trading emails…… Read more “Navigating the Horrible Valley of Librarian Job Searches”
Tag: Public Libraries
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”
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"
Announcing, Live, and In Person…
ME! Today, I confirmed that I will, indeed, be appearing at this year’s Missouri Library Association Conference moderating the JOB SEEKERS’ SUPPORT GROUP. The description I submitted…… Read more “Announcing, Live, and In Person…”
Fines, Fines, Everywhere Are Fines…
Earlier today I responded to a Twitter post this way, Reading the responses to the original tweet fourteen hours later and the rather small sample size overwhelmingly…… Read more “Fines, Fines, Everywhere Are Fines…”
Yet, Another Interview
So, I’m a little early for my job interview. Okay, a lot early. When I parked the car I was 51 minutes (!) early. Now, I’m just…… Read more “Yet, Another Interview”
Generic Update
It’s been more than a week since I posted last. I’ve just not been in the head space for that. A few quick updates, though: On Thursday…… Read more “Generic Update”
More on Switching between Academic and Public Libraries
I want to be clear about something. I am interested in switching from academic to public libraries NOT because I am angry with or unsuited for academic…… Read more “More on Switching between Academic and Public Libraries”
What More Can I Do?
On Monday, August 8, I sat down for an in person job interview with St. Louis County Library for an Assistant Branch Manager position at their Daniel…… Read more “What More Can I Do?”
Tales of a Librarian 