If you remember from my last post, I started working on a LGBTQ libguide with a few other colleagues in the HACC system. Luckily, I was able to attend the Safe Zone training presented at the York Campus today and gained some valuable information that can be utilized to assist our LGBTQ student/staff/faculty population across […]
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Social Networking and the Academic Library
I read an interesting article for my Reference class this past week: Quality Through Improved Service: The Implementation of Social Networking Tools in an Academic Library by Cecilia Penzhorn. I found it extremely useful for use in the Academic setting, so I thought I would comment and share: Open access is becoming more and more […]
Koha ILS: Right for your Library?
When choosing an ILS for your library, it is important to consider many factors including size, funding, and compatibility with other consortia. In order to get an overall feel for a system, one must test that system and do extensive research before choosing the best ILS for a particular library. It is for this reason; […]
POETRY ALOUD 2012
I will be reading tonight at 7:05 for anyone who is interested! Poetry Aloud 2012 is a poetry reading that will take place in the Grand Salon of the Ware Center (42 N. Prince, Lancaster PA) on April 6th as a part of the First Friday celebration in downtown Lancaster! This event is free and […]
University of Rhode Island Graduate Conference Presentation
On Saturday, March 31st, I presented on “Digital Poetry and its Convergence into New Media” at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate Conference, Innovations and Anxieties. You can find my presentation below, or you can visit bit.ly/digpoems to continue the conversation. Thanks for reading! URI (please excuse the PPT format as some of the […]
PaLA 2011 conference notes (Sunday/Monday)
So if you didn’t attend PaLA this year, don’t worry! I’ve taken a few notes on my short stay in State College, PA. Since I got there a little later on Sunday, I only went to two sessions. Then, on Monday, I went to three sessions and presented my poster: “Changing perspectives, building careers: library […]
Hey PaLA 2011!
Fall weather, classes starting, and PaLA conference-time is in the air! This year, I am presenting a poster with LibraryScenester called “Changing perspectives, building careers: library internships for undergrads.” Learn how I (and other interns at Millersville University Library), gained invaluable experience and the motivation to continue further study in librarianship – so, be sure […]
Student-Worker to Professional Librarian: Overcoming the Transition
Today marks the end of my first week as an Adjunct Reference and Instruction Librarian at HACC (Harrisburg Area Community College) York Campus. While I am very excited to start working on my instruction presentations and help students at the reference desk, I have found myself dealing with a tough transition from student-worker to professional […]
Library Day in the Life [of the unemployed librarian]: Tuesday
Today turned out to be pretty busy for me for day 2 of Library Day in the Life round 6 🙂 Here’s what I did today: 8:00-9:00 – Got up, started the coffee pot and made breakfast for Ava. Then, I checked my email and got ready to go to Millersville University for a webinar. […]
Library Day in the Life [of the unemployed librarian]
Since graduation, things have been busy looking/trying to find a job. I have been doing my own searching while working with former colleagues and I have probably sent out over 50 applications and c0unting – so, I thought it would be interesting to participate in Library Day in the Life: Round 6 and describe the life […]
Amy Pajewski 