Category Archives: Libraries

Doin’ the Dewey (Assignment)

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

I went by the NCCU SLIS Library after work today to finish an extra credit assignment for my Cataloging class. I’d started it on WebDewey at the end of my workday, but got stuck. So I decided to run to … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Wake County Library Booksale

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

George and I went to the Wake County Library Booksale yesterday, and as usual, we both found some goodies! As usual, we went on the last day of the sale, when big boxes of books are $5.00, and bags ‘o books are $2.00.  … Continue reading →

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“Everybody Let’s Jump (For Your Library)!”

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Last night, George posted this darling and poignant video (and fundraising plea) from the Shutesbury, MA, Library on my Facebook wall. It’s hard to believe that a public library in the 21st century lacks running water. Basic stuff. Go check out … Continue reading →

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Life-at-Work Update

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

I’ve been busy at work lately, keeping track of “regular” things as well as learning new skills! I’m still enjoying my weekly “shadowing” shift on the Research Services Desk at Perkins Library. I’ve started assisting patrons, which has been fun. … Continue reading →

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First Shift on the Research Services Desk

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

I had my first 2-hour “shadowing” shift today on the Research Services Desk at Perkins, Duke’s main library, and I really enjoyed it! I worked with Michael, who is the librarian for Math and Physics at Duke. We had a … Continue reading →

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Kansas City’s Central Library Parking Garage

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Central Library Parking Garage, a photo by Kansas City Public Library on Flickr. This is one of the coolest parking garages I’ve ever seen! I just had to share! Happy Friday.

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Grover in the Library

Posted on January 4, 2012 by
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North Carolina’s First Public Library

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of visiting Beaufort County for another blog, North Carolina Odyssey Project. While there, I stopped by the Bath Community Library, and found the nearby North Carolina Historical Marker for our state’s first public … Continue reading →

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Where Do You Get Your Books?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

A few days before Christmas, I saw a Facebook post of an article about Amazon’s new Price Check app, through which Amazon customers can compare prices in-store against Amazon’s database. Independent book store owners are incensed, and the comments that … Continue reading →

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Creating an Art Department Library

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Several of us from NCCU SLIS met with Dr. Abdellahi and Professor Debela to talk about organizing a departmental library for NCCU’s Art Department. It was an interesting meeting, and I left the hour-long meeting excited about the experience and the possibilities for … Continue reading →

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