Why You Need a Goodreads Account
Photo from rachel sian Seriously – if you don’t have one yet, you better remedy that STAT. This is what you’ve been missing: “Goodreads is a free website for book lovers. Imagine it as a large library...
View ArticleLibrarian Dance Party
Photo from mattbrink Stuffy? Reserved? Uptight? Not these librarians! Sometimes we let our hair down and DANCE! And sometimes, we even sing: For all my talk about how footloose and fancy free...
View ArticleQuitting to Get Ahead
Photo from Bala Stop worrying. Quit your complaining. And maybe even quit your job. If you’re in a position that isn’t teaching you anything, isn’t challenging you, and makes you hate the idea of...
View ArticleLove Your Job
Photo from katerha There are things you can do to increase your fulfillment at work, no matter what your job is. Don’t Pursue Your Passion “Do what you love” is problematic advice. Penelope Trunk...
View ArticleConsume Books, Not More Stuff
Photo from Grmisiti I’m watching The Walking Dead and thinking about what is left during a zombie apocalypse. When sh*t goes down, what remains important? Let me tell you, it is not your TV or your...
View ArticleIf You’re Not Uncomfortable, You’re Doing It Wrong
Photo from twicepix It’s good to feel uncomfortable; it means that you’re learning. Now, not all learning is uncomfortable (some learning is downright enjoyable), but all discomfort can be an...
View ArticleFive Books That Changed My Mind
Photo from Hey Paul Studios Books that challenge your way of thinking or open you to new ideas make for very wonderful reading. Below are five books that radically changed the way I think – for the...
View ArticleWhat Happens When You Stop Buying Books?
Photo from Jeremy Brooks Books are cheap, right? Most paperbacks can be picked up for around $10, which is not going to put a major dent in the budget. However, if you’re an avid reader like I am, the...
View ArticleSo Sue Me! Librarians Have Power
Photo from Ted Duboise Librarians are superheroes within the world of information, and they have great power. They typically wield it for good, not evil. But like all superheroes they will have their...
View ArticleLibraries Let You Express Yourself
Photo from Ingrid Abrams I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: libraries are magical. Not only do they hold the key to any and all information, not only do they allow you to speak your mind, they...
View ArticleWhat is a Library?
Photo from Flickr If you missed out on the presentation I gave at CLA, never fear! I’ve summarized it here, for your perusing pleasure. So. What is a library? How can we define a library space? I came...
View ArticleHow to Give a Great Presentation
Photo from hebedesign Use Great Fonts Creating a slideshow? Don’t let fonts be an afterthought. Digital Inspiration gives us an amazing guide on the best fonts for PowerPoint presentations. If you’re...
View ArticleI’d Rather Be Reading
Photo from Flickr Commons My sense of adventure is… a bit tame. I realize that. I’m a book nerd, through and through, and most days I’m pretty content to stay inside wrapped up with the latest...
View ArticleLibraries Are For Knowing That You’re Not Alone
Photo from 2493™ I just read this amazing little piece (I suggest you read it), which delves into the difficulties of making new friends when you’re in a new city. I can relate to this; one year ago I...
View ArticleA Love Letter From Neil Gaiman
Photo from The Queen’s Hall What follows is a letter that would make even the staunchest skeptic believe in libraries. Thank you, Neil Gaiman, for your unwavering support and unparalleled mastery of...
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