For me, professional development is the most important aspect of my job. Not only do the students benefit when I learn something new, but then I can share it with my co-workers and begin to make a larger cultural change. One of the reasons I took the job here is because I saw so much […]
Tag: academic librarianship
On motherhood and academic librarianship
I have 2 beautiful girls. At home, they expect me to play with them and cuddle them, and while I do that (I love to do that)- I am also thinking about the next thing I need to write, the next deadline for that upcoming book chapter, or what I could be doing to keep […]
2012 – A Year in Review
Moving halfway across the country this year has been the most rewarding decision I have ever made. Even though I feel pretty nostalgic at times, I am intrigued by this place, the people, and the land. Some pretty awesome things have happened this year that it seems to be impossible to me that it actually […]
My 21st Century 20-something Ennui
en·nui- Listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest; boredom We’ve all felt this, right? Well, I’ve noticed that I’ve been feeling it more as I approach my quarter-century, and I think it’s worth discussing. Between Sallie Mae calling me incessantly to an overall sense of is-this-really-what-I-want-to-do-with-my-life begging my attention in the depths of my brain, I find […]
Accreditation tour at the library: Now what?
I have been working at West Texas A&M University since July 9th, and I was given my liaison responsibilities early August. Not too long after being handed Art, Theatre, Dance, English, Philosophy, and Modern Languages, I was told that the Theatre department would be going up for accreditation in October. My initial thought: Yikes, what […]
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. […]
Government Documents in the Digital Age: Providing Perpetual Access and the Future of the FDLP
Since 1813, the United States Printing Office (GPO) has had the mission of keeping America informed. The GPO’s main function is to collect, organize, and preserve information from Congress, the three branches of government, and other federal publishers and “disseminate that information to the public.” [1] The GPO offers these documents for sale and also […]
How to Disappear Completely
As a LIS student, impending graduation has placed yet another burden upon me: Finding a job. On top of school, being a full-time debt collector, and mom, my frustration has ultimately surfaced from the lack of jobs out there and the lack of response I am receiving from prospective employers. My day-to-day has fallen into […]
Amy Pajewski 