Tag Archives: reading

Library School + Life Tip #14: Keep Reading!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

I’m the first to admit that grad school keeps me busy, busier than I expected! Chances are, though, that one of the things that brings people like me to library school is their love of books. While homework definitely cuts … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Library School, Library School + Life Tips, Reading, Social Networking | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

I returned to work today after two weeks off. While I really enjoyed my vacation, it’s good to be back! One of the big things I accomplished on break from work and school was finishing five (count ‘em!) books! They … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Books, Fun, Reading | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

End of Fall Semester ’12 is Almost in Sight!

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

The end of fall semester is almost here, and while I don’t like to wish my time away, I’m relieved to be able to see the end of a challenging semester! I’m taking a class called “Uses and Users of … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, MLS, Reading, Time Management | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Reading, Time Management, Work | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Books, Five on Friday, Social Networking | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Class | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fun, Getting Ready, Time Management | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Books | Tagged | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in ALA, Books, Getting Ready, Professional Development, Web 2.0 | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Books, Social Networking | Tagged , , | Leave a comment