Category Archives: Skills

Attending a “Different” Conference

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Lesley Looper

Last Friday, I attended the North Carolina Serials Conference for the first time. When I told my colleagues about signing up, some were surprised (since I don’t work with serials). But people who’d attended that conference before were supportive and … Continue reading →

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Back to School

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Lesley Looper

Yay! Classes start back this week! I’m taking “Intro to Digital Libraries” this semester, and my first class will be Thursday night. It’s the first class I’m taking that doesn’t require a textbook, but I’m sure we’ll be busy with … Continue reading →

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Two Down, Zero to Go!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Lesley Looper

I finished my second presentation in my “Uses and Users of Information” class last night. Yay! While talking in front of the room is much less intimidating than it used to be, it’s nice to have that portion of my … Continue reading →

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Talk the Talk

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Lesley Looper

After months (years?) of talking about rejoining Toastmasters, I finally joined to new-to-me Toastmasters club this summer! I’ve been attending Blue Devil Toastmasters meetings twice a month since August, and I’m really enjoying it. Yesterday I gave the Icebreaker Speech. … Continue reading →

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Online Class

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Lesley Looper

I’m a week away from completing my first grad school online class! I decided to take a summer school class online, because it fit my schedule best, plus I was really curious. NC Central’s School of Library and Information Science … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Summer

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Lesley Looper

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

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Lesley Looper

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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Life-at-Work Update

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Lesley Looper

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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Posted on February 16, 2012 by Lesley Looper

Originally posted on BA Expat:
Changing or improving your life doesn’t have to be a long, frustrating, drawn-out process. I’m always in search of the smallest changes that yield the biggest returns, and below is my collection of quick tips…

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Cataloging Class

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Lesley Looper

I’m taking cataloging class this semester, and we have our first test on Tuesday! I’m glad for this early test, because I think it’ll help me focus. Even though I work in a cataloging department by day, I don’t want … Continue reading →

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