Generally, I support people making their own summer reading decisions. I'm fairly against prescribed summer reading lists but these are books that I think you should read because you would like them. Plus, you are all adults and I can't actually tell you what to do. But if you do want recommendations here are some … Continue reading Summer reads and new projects
Author: lcarslibrarian
I probably can't really be an LCARS librarian since I'm stuck in the pre-warp drive for humans early part of the 21st century. Bummer. But if I could be an LCARS librarian I would. Or I would work in Stellar Cartography. Or is there a library on Battlestar Galactica? For now, I'll just stick to reading books, writing, and earth-bound YA librarianship.
I hope to use this blog as a way to write book reviews for myself and others, and to write about librarianship.
Hello friends! Summer has unofficially started, are your summer reading plans set? We are good to go at MHL and are doing the collaborative theme of superheroes this year. I'm excited because superheroes can be great and there are lots of fun crafts and activities to do. One of the most exciting things we have … Continue reading
Confidence – I’ve got it?
There was a time, not too long ago because I really haven't been a librarian for very long, when attending a library conference made me feel awful. I would sit in all these sessions and hear what these amazing librarians were doing for their community and I just felt not good enough. Hearing about the … Continue reading Confidence – I’ve got it?
Professional happenings
Goodness have things been busy in Anna-land! I saw sick for a few days, recovered, then went to New Hampshire, and of course worked, too. In this time, some fun things have been happening professionally. I got appointed to a YALSA committee: the Research Journal Advisory Board! Cool! This is what we do: "YALSA's Research … Continue reading Professional happenings
Stray observations
I've had a few things kicking around in my head that I've wanted to write about but have been extremely lazy. I haven't really been able to form them into coherent longer thoughts. So. I'll make semi-coherent short thoughts. Here's what I've been pondering: -First to all you YA/Teen librarians out there, do you feel … Continue reading Stray observations
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