Tag Archives: reading

Spring Break 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

This is my first spring break of library school, but my FT job beckons, so I’m working during Spring Break! Last week was Spring Break for the students at the university where I work, so things were quiet around campus. … Continue reading →

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Five on Friday: 5 Books I’m Reading

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

One of the things I like about the Goodreads website, is that it helps me keep track of books I’m currently reading. I usually keep several books going at one time, depending on my mood. So, in this first post … Continue reading →

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First Semester Comes to an End

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

I took my last final exam of the semester on Tuesday, December 6. This has been the first weekend I haven’t had to think about homework since late August! I’ve been thinking about what I want to accomplish over the break … Continue reading →

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Staycation Comes to an End

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

Well, I’m at the end of my staycation, which started on July 1. I must admit, it’s been one of the nicest staycations I’ve ever had! It was long enough to get some things done, relax, spend time with friends and … Continue reading →

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And It’s Not Even Halloween Yet!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Yesterday morning, I finished reading the “cozy mystery” book, A Rare Murder in Princeton, by Ann Waldron, about a murder that happens in the rare books section of Princeton University’s library. I enjoyed the setting a lot, but the conversations … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Ideas

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

On LinkedIn recently, I posed a question about pre-library school summer reading, and I’ve been delighted by the results! The list, so far, ranges from books (both fiction and non-fiction) to blogs to websites and magazines. I’ve read a few of … Continue reading →

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Favorite Authors

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

Earlier today, I was tagged on Facebook to make a list of twenty of my favorite authors in pretty quick fashion. It was hard to pick just twenty, and I had to keep in mind that while doing this little … Continue reading →

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Connected

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

I just finished reading the book, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives, by Nichokas A. Christakis and James H. Fowler.This is the first book I’ve ever read on two different e-readers, the … Continue reading →

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E-Readers, Part II: The Nook

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

Back in August, I wrote a post here about checking out an Amazon Kindle from the library. Well, around that time, I started studying more heavily for the GRE, so I wasn’t able to finish the book I’d started. I … Continue reading →

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Reading: Books for Librarians?

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Lately I’ve been wondering what books I should read before I start library school, when my pleasure reading will probably grind to a halt! Are there any particular books that, once classes start, I’ll wish I’d read beforehand? Googling the … Continue reading →

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