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Work heroes vs. slackers
Just a day after writing about the elephants that seem to have taken over my blog, I came across an article that begged to be addressed, regardless. While I would prefer to continue my series, Lunch...
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Libraries do change lives–they changed mine
I met a guy when I was only 17 and still a senior in high school. We dated throughout college and got married the year I graduated. I worked as a paralegal for 5 years, got accepted into law school and...
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Role-playing and the silent majority
The role you play within your organization is not the same thing as your job. If you don’t know what your job is, then you’re in trouble. But you may not recognize your role. Are you the quiet voice of...
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The conversation we would all like to have
Today I had another physical therapy session. My therapist was young–early twenties–and not quite a physical therapist. I believe he was in training. He was pleasant, and he made small talk as he was...
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Reflection Connection
We have a relatively new group at work called Reflection Connection that has been meeting monthly since June. This group started when a coworker suggested holding a discussion about the book, 21...
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What I learned by teaching
I love this image. It illustrates the eternal truth about teaching–that it is a two-way street. I don’t have that much experience with teaching (the example that most stands out in my mind is the one...
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The human touch
Yesterday, I sat in an all-staff meeting and listened to a very entertaining presentation by our Systems Administrator (IT) that described in detail all of the many complex steps, processes, and...
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Moving on: A cataloger no more
Yesterday I gave my notice at the Library System of Lancaster County where I have worked for the past seven years as a cataloger. Next month I will begin anew as the Capital Area Library District...
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Starting over; starting better
Monday is the big day. I start my new job as the Capital Area Library District Consultant for Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry Counties in Pennsylvania. My home base will be the McCormick Riverfront...
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New kid on the (library) block
Original photo by Bonnie Powers This picture is only tangentially related to this post. I am the new kid on the block; however, this bridge is technically not part of that block. It a part of my view...
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If a blog called bringyournoise falls silent for a year, can it still make a...
My second blog post ever, now over five years old, was entitled, “Finding your voice“. Having not posted here in more than a year, I find I am back at square one, once again trying to find my voice...
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