Category Archives: Librarianship

The tragedy of a B+, the long-term consequences of a crying jag, and cataloging mischief

Over the next two months I will unwind my Library School Diaries. I attended Wayne State from 2003-2006. https://youtu.be/GfEPDmbxHGY This is what I learned about diversity in action when I was writing this series. I’ll be showing it as a personal life lesson about choosing graphics in a workshop I teach statewide on library siteContinueContinue reading “The tragedy of a B+, the long-term consequences of a crying jag, and cataloging mischief”

Sensible shoes are no laughing matter

I have the most boring health problem imaginable: bone spurs and arthritis in my right foot. Yawn. Few people know this about me. Who wants to hear about my feet? No one. Not even me. I’m not even willing to think about my feet, as the following story so clearly demonstrates. My sister-in-law introduced meContinueContinue reading “Sensible shoes are no laughing matter”

When librarians dream big

This is what I dreamed last night. I was on a web development competition team with Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and a few other men. I was the only woman and the only librarian. Google doesn’t hire many librarians, it’s a cultural thing. And many traditional library schools have taken “library” out of their namesContinueContinue reading “When librarians dream big”

Scout and I watch Pioneer Woman

This morning Scout and I are watching Pioneer Woman. She has a cooking show now but before that she was one of the original, early, famous women bloggers. When asked about her family’s privacy, she said, “It’s not what you say, it’s what you don’t say.” I agree. I don’t advertise my real name, althoughContinueContinue reading “Scout and I watch Pioneer Woman”

A Genuine Math Fizzle

I once took a competency exam in math as a requirement to enter a leading U.S. teacher’s school and scored 100%. Keep that in mind, it will be important later. Last week I was approached by a staffer at the Michigan Library Association, our state’s professional organization, who was fishing for “strong public speakers whoContinueContinue reading “A Genuine Math Fizzle”

Why librarianship is the best profession ever

Today I am framing a restaurant receipt for $72.53 so that I can hang it in my office with a sign that says: “Ask me why we’re a part of the best profession ever.” Last week I was at the Computers in Libraries 30th annual conference in Washington DC. After a long day of presenting andContinueContinue reading “Why librarianship is the best profession ever”