Must Read Monday: 01.22.24

How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America, written by Clint Smith "How the Word Is Passed" by Clint Smith is a non-fiction book that delves into the legacy of slavery in America. Clint Smith approaches the topic of slavery in his book through a deeply personal and collective… Continue reading Must Read Monday: 01.22.24

Let’s Talk About It: Cute and Mute

Today’s Let’s Talk About It Series is what I like to call cute and mute. I want to talk about how people say they want your input in libraries, but they really don’t mean that. Mariah Huq from Married to Medicine said the phrase "cute and mute,” which is a person who doesn’t say anything… Continue reading Let’s Talk About It: Cute and Mute

2 years & I am still here!

“Sometimes we have to do the work even though we don't yet see a glimmer on the horizon that it's actually going to be possible.” Angela Davis Here I am in my #InFormation shirt that I was so happy and proud to purchase in support of #BlackLivesMatter in LIS.  So the question that I will… Continue reading 2 years & I am still here!

When publishing goes wrong

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou It has been some time since I have written on my blog.  Most of my time has been spent writing so that my written work can be in a journal and/or a book.  As a tenure track faculty, I have to… Continue reading When publishing goes wrong