I have a new job in Administration. I thought it would be a dry and humorless job filled with endless paperwork, and, to be honest it sometimes is. I write and review policies, apply for grants, deal with personnel issues and patron complaints. When I first learned of my new job responsibilities, I kept listening for the fun part. It didn't come. No more silly hats, … [Read more...] about Fun is an Attitude
Life as a Librarian
Secret Life of Librarians
If you are like most people, you think of librarians as shy and quiet folks who talk in hushed tones and say "Sshh" alot. I have yet to meet that librarian. Maybe she does exist somewhere, but the librarians I know are vibrant, animated people with definite opinions and interesting lives. If you don't believe me, check out the ALA Fifth Annual Bookcart Drill Team. Librarians … [Read more...] about Secret Life of Librarians
Freedom to Read
Recently, I was asked to review a children's book that had been challenged at one of our branch libraries. The book, Devil in the Drain by Daniel Pinkwater, is old and no longer appears to be in print. But, the author is popular and award-winning. As soon as I saw the title, I could guess at the complaint, and I was instantly angered that a patron was asking this book to be … [Read more...] about Freedom to Read
Gathering Wool
You may have noticed that it has been awhile since my last blog. Like most of you, I was busy dealing with the holidays. Unlike most of you, I actually was an elf, but that's another story. Today I share with you some of the useless bits of information that I've managed to gather over the last couple of months. Feel free to share. The peanut-head bug lives in South … [Read more...] about Gathering Wool
Everyone Craves an Audience
Happily residing in the children's department of my library are several familiar characters and animals that welcome children each day. Barney is still a particular favorite as is evident in the number of times he is removed from his place on the shelf to keep a child company during his/her visit. One young lady asked if she could read a book to Barney. When I gave … [Read more...] about Everyone Craves an Audience