I remember a post on Instagram by Jodi Ann Burney that when you are seen as a disrupter, your inaction is seen as mean. And she pushed back on this notion. This post prompted this week’s blog post and made me ponder why those of us seen as disruptors are expected to speak ALL the… Continue reading Let’s Talk About It: Being a Disrupter
Hello! It has been way too long since I have posted here. Unfortunately, I have written this statement more often than I would like. However, these last four years have been so different for me because I have been trying to prioritize myself and my professional goals. I had to remember that I initially created… Continue reading Self-Study
I am thrilled to pen this blog post expressing my wholehearted endorsement of Dr. Raymond Pun. My introduction to Ray occurred at the 2019 American Library Association (ALA) Mid-Winter Conference, a moment that left an indelible mark on me. Before the conference, I was active on #librarytwitter, where Ray stood out as one of the… Continue reading Dr. Ray Pun for ALA President
Happy New Year! It has been a while since I have written here. I look forward to being more consistent. I am proud of myself for writing on my blog last year when, in 2022, I did not write one blog post. For the new year, I like to reflect on the previous year and… Continue reading Happy New Year!
This month’s professional development post will be about the Detta Jones Library Management Skills Institute 1: The Manager that I attended in the Spring. It was a 4-week program that allowed me to learn about leadership, develop my leadership skills, and network with other library leaders. I gained a lot from the program. I learned… Continue reading Detta Jones Library Management Skills Institute 1: The Manager
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