Well this has been the strangest and most stressful start to a semester I’ve experienced in the last year. Earlier, this month, I had interviewed and hired…… Read more “Working for a Living”
Tag: St. Louis
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”
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?”
An Idealized Access Services Model
On August 8 I have a Skype interview for a Head of Access Services position. As part of this interview I’ve been told to prepare a 10…… Read more “An Idealized Access Services Model”
Schmoozing Skills
Like most library-types, I’m an introvert. I get my energy and approval primarily from within. I like being alone. I like quiet times. It’s why I was…… Read more “Schmoozing Skills”
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)”
Why Do I Want to Be a Librarian, Anyway?: Part II
Headlong into the Old Question I didn’t grow up going to libraries. My family lived in an unincorporated part of the county, and if we had a…… Read more “Why Do I Want to Be a Librarian, Anyway?: Part II”
Why Do I Want to Be a Librarian, Anyway?: Part I
Vocational Disappointment & Promise When I graduated high school in 1997 I knew exactly what I was going to do with my life. I was going to…… Read more “Why Do I Want to Be a Librarian, Anyway?: Part I”
Tales of a Librarian 