Category Archives: ALA

Branching Out

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

Getting the opportunity to attend ALA (American Library Association) Annual Conference this summer has prompted me to look for more ways to get involved and stretch beyond my comfort zone professionally. Earlier this year, I submitted a volunteer interest form for … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Summer

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Summers used to be so relaxing as a child, and even as a 2nd Grade teacher, summers were a delightful change of pace.  In the past 10+ years of work, though, summers have been a bit busier! Since my work … Continue reading →

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Second Semester of Library School Done!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

I finished my cataloging final last Tuesday night and emailed it in about 11:30 PM. Two semesters of library school are complete! Since I’m going part-time, that’s only 9 credit hours down, 27 credit hours to go! It feels like it’s … Continue reading →

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Five on Friday: Five More iPad/iPhone Apps I Enjoy

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

1) WordPress: I write this blog using WordPress, so I like being able to check stats and posts on the app. I haven’t written a post using this app, but the capability is there. I look forward to trying that out … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for ALA Annual in Anaheim

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Information has been rolling in about my first ALA Annual Conference this summer in Ahaheim, California! I’ll be participating in the Student-to-Staff Program, so I’ll be volunteering 16 hours in exchange for having my conference registration and hotel room (with … Continue reading →

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Back at Work

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

I returned to work today after nearly two relaxing weeks off. Since I enjoy my work, the hardest part was missing my post-lunch nap. It was good to see people and hear about Christmas and New Year’s (except for those who … Continue reading →

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California, Here I Come!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Exciting news! I found out recently that I’ll be heading to the American Library Association‘s Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, next June as part of the ALA Student to Staff Program! To be eligible, you have to be a member of the … Continue reading →

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First Parking Ticket

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Argh! I got my first parking ticket on campus last night! I guess I need to either buy a parking pass or find another safe but free place to park. Despite the ticket, I enjoyed last night’s reference class, as … Continue reading →

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Getting Involved: ALA Student Chapter Meeting #2

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

I attended my second ALA Student Chapter meeting last night. It was nice to see people outside of class again. There was a bigger crowd, so we met in one of the classrooms instead of the lounge. I mentioned in my last … Continue reading →

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Professional Conferences (Thing 15, CPD23)

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

Attending and presenting at conferences, workshops, seminars, and other professional training is the topic of Thing 15 on the CPD23 blog. The longer I’ve worked in libraries, the more I enjoy quality workshops and other training! I’ve enjoyed most of … Continue reading →

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