Posts Tagged: public libraries
Are You a Blogger or a Writer?
Do you consider yourself to be a blogger, a writer, an author or all three? I’ve been an informal “writer” for as long as I can remember. I expected to grow up and write for a living. During school, I
Are You a Blogger or a Writer?
Do you consider yourself to be a blogger, a writer, an author or all three? I’ve been an informal “writer” for as long as I can remember. I expected to grow up and write for a living. During school, I
Do You Have a Reading Plan?
Do you stumble across the books you read, or do you have a reading plan? I have never embarked upon a systematic reading plan, other than required reading lists for courses I was taking. Among people I know – and
Do You Have a Reading Plan?
Do you stumble across the books you read, or do you have a reading plan? I have never embarked upon a systematic reading plan, other than required reading lists for courses I was taking. Among people I know – and
My Fashion Journey
I loved fashion as a teenager and spent many a fine afternoon at vintage and consignment shops, trying to find clothes that would make me look more New Wave! When did that change – my desire to present a Look to
My Fashion Journey
I loved fashion as a teenager and spent many a fine afternoon at vintage and consignment shops, trying to find clothes that would make me look more New Wave! When did that change – my desire to present a Look to
What Kind of Reader Are You?
I wasn’t thinking of paper books versus e-books! I mean, what do you choose to read and where do you get it? As a bibliophile, I read everything in sight – I notice anything in print near me, and compulsively
What Kind of Reader Are You?
I wasn’t thinking of paper books versus e-books! I mean, what do you choose to read and where do you get it? As a bibliophile, I read everything in sight – I notice anything in print near me, and compulsively
What Are Your Info Habits?
Working as a librarian, I am very aware of how and where people get their information. When you need facts or need to make a decision, where do you turn? SOCIALIZERS ask their friends and relatives what they know and
What Are Your Info Habits?
Working as a librarian, I am very aware of how and where people get their information. When you need facts or need to make a decision, where do you turn? SOCIALIZERS ask their friends and relatives what they know and
Sly Tips for Buying a Book for a Child
I like buying books as gifts – for any occasion. I’ve even given books of poetry for weddings! I am often complimented on my choice of books for children, given for births, birthdays, grading, and so on. My favourite occasion is giving
Sly Tips for Buying a Book for a Child
I like buying books as gifts – for any occasion. I’ve even given books of poetry for weddings! I am often complimented on my choice of books for children, given for births, birthdays, grading, and so on. My favourite occasion is giving
Behind the Scenes at Your Public Library: Books
Another post on the inner workings of your public library! The previous post is here. A lot of people ask me how libraries choose which books to buy. Most public libraries in North America abide by the American/Canadian Library Associations’
Behind the Scenes at Your Public Library: Books
Another post on the inner workings of your public library! The previous post is here. A lot of people ask me how libraries choose which books to buy. Most public libraries in North America abide by the American/Canadian Library Associations’
Behind the Scenes at Your Public Library: Programs
What you see when you come to the library: Staff check out books, answer questions, help you find things, straighten up the books, put them away, perform story times and puppet shows, run book clubs, or teach computer classes. What
Behind the Scenes at Your Public Library: Programs
What you see when you come to the library: Staff check out books, answer questions, help you find things, straighten up the books, put them away, perform story times and puppet shows, run book clubs, or teach computer classes. What
What Can I Help You Find Today?
I work as a library manager for two neighbourhood public library branches, and some of my shifts are working the front line, providing customer service. We’re not a business, so we don’t have sales quotas, although we would be alarmed
What Can I Help You Find Today?
I work as a library manager for two neighbourhood public library branches, and some of my shifts are working the front line, providing customer service. We’re not a business, so we don’t have sales quotas, although we would be alarmed
An Exacting Life 