Would you work for this library? I would in a heartbeat. (See the end of the post for the Internet company I cribbed this hiring manifesto from. I've re-worded it so it sounds like a library wrote it.)Our Library delights peopleIt is satisfying to work at a company that people love. When you wear Library […]
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10 Great Music Videos
Sometimes it boggles my mind how much is available on YouTube. I've taken full advantage by posting all kinds of clips on this blog (er, but watch them before the copyreich people get them taken down.)Up until now, I've sort of limited myself to posting one clip per entry (I think the most I ever […]
Some More Great Links Stolen From the ALA Newsletter
Reading History Backwards – a blogger decides to read history, one year at a time, starting with the current year and working his way back by reading the one defining book of each year's major news event. This column covers the 1990's. Books Toolbox – 50+ great sites for book lovers Top 10 Wikipedia Tricks
Five Things I Learned in Library School That *Actually* Helped Me & Five Things I Wish I'd Learned
Today marks the six month anniversary of me starting at Southeast Regional Library. It's hard to believe how time is flying – I think any job tends to go faster, the longer you're there and the more comfortable you get but this one, mixed with the new baby which also helps to make time pretty […]
2007 Survey of the Biblioblogosphere
An annual survey provides a snapshot of the world of library bloggers. I don't think I filled this out when the call for responses went out so here are my responses:1. Male2. 31-40 years old3. Western Canada (survey methodology – she lists “Eastern, Western and Middle of” as choices for Canada. I know there are […]
Top 10 Jeopardy Moments
Top 10 Jeopardy Mishaps (with all kinds of YouTubey goodness)The title of the post I link to is “Top 10 Jeopardy Mishaps” but they're really the “Top 10 Jeopardy Moments”. </pedant>
Things You Can Do When You Have Your Laptop But No Internet Access
Went to our family cottage at Katepwa Lake last night, one of the few places left on earth that doesn't have Internet connectivity apparently. I did have my laptop so after Pace went down for the night, here are some things I was able to do (or at least thought about doing)…– I've mentioned that […]
The Job Hunt – Professional Librarianship v. Whatever You Can Get
I had a conversation today that made me remember the internal debate many of us (including myself) go through when we first graduate – namely, do we hold out for a professional librarianship position or do we apply for whatever's available?I know there are people reading this who fall into both camps so I thought […]
Happy Labour Day (Reflections ofa New Father at Three and a Half Months)
I know Labour Day is about another type of struggle but I thought I'd take this pun-based opportunity to talk about how it's been to be a first-time father for the last three and a half months:– all other milestones (driver's license, graduations, marriage) pale in comparison to the one where your life changes from […]
Five Non-Library Blogs I Read
This meme was going around awhile back but I never picked up on it. But apparently a couple days ago was “Blog Day” where……on August 31st, bloggers from all over the world will post recommendations of 5 new Blogs, preferably Blogs that are different from their own culture, point of view and attitude. On this […]