In the U.S., November is Native American heritage month. As a descendant of these incredible people, it’s important to me to acknowledge how much they have contributed to society overall.… read more →
As we approach the mid-term elections across the nation this week, there has been much angst about the likely outcomes and what they would mean. Which party will win? Which… read more →
A word has been used frequently these days: Neurodiversity. Though often used in relation to Autism Spectrum Disorder, it’s actually defined as “the range of differences in individual brain function… read more →
Banned Books Week began back in September 18, 2022, and in many ways we need to be thinking about this topic all year long. This year -2022-has certainly been a… read more →
Open Access (OA) to information has long been a thoroughly debated topic in the world of academia and libraries. Some firmly believe all research should be freely accessible to… read more →
Fines have been part of checking out library books for generations. In many cases, these fines would become significant as the items were not returned after weeks, months, or even… read more →
Homelessness in America is a long-historied tragedy with far too many victims struggling for survival. From tent cities to soup kitchens, the homeless, or unhoused, are an often ignored group… read more →
Library of Hope & Healing: Uvalde In May, the news reported a horrific mass shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX. It shook the town, country, and world… read more →
In recent years the super-commuter has gone from being just for CEOs and high-ranking executives to just about anyone whose job requires them to travel between locations frequently. Especially… read more →
My recent post discussed what it was like becoming a new mom during a pandemic, but this time I’d like to discuss what it’s like to work remotely while being… read more →