Misadventures of the Monster Librarian

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgement.  --Marcus Tullius Cicero I'd take muscle, speed, and physical dexterity this week as I move yet again, for what will be my LAST move in Sticks! I'm leaving behind my awful 2 bedroom apartment and hillbilly neighbors for a 3 bedroom house in a nice, quiet neighborhood! Small town gossip and my awesome friend Jenny helped me find this gem! And I'm even renting from a former board members who's an absolute peach! And as if things aren't awesome enough already, my friend Kelly is on the next street over and we can see each other's houses from our back yards! Can we say summer parties?! All that seems far away as I pack and pack, but at least I have a beautiful weekend of 40s & 50s temperatures to begin this journey. Send me good vibes, good mojo, or prayers for patience this week as I coordinate moving. And happy long w...

Ok, ok, not every librarian wants uber nerdy swag for Christmas, but I do! These are some fun things I want. Know a nerdy, cool librarian? And looking for ideas too? Here goes: Script coasters This is the best thing I've seen all day!   YES!!! I want this for my guest room! This is awesome! YESSSSSSS! A checkout slip scarf? DONE!!! Or for a full list of fun .

Ok, I have low expectations when I read the memoirs or essays written by actors, because though many of them are extremely talented and maybe even good writers, most are not. I started Lena Dunham 's new collection of essays, Not That Kind of Girl , a little hopeful because I enjoyed some of what she was trying to accomplish in the show Girls (though that show got on my nerves after 1 season), but just wound up feeling extremely annoyed the whole time I was reading NTKOG . I kept thinking, "but you are that kind of girl!" Reading her book made me feel like I was sitting in on a bizarre therapy session that went on way too long. It reads unclearly, Dunham bouncing around with not always clear indicators of how things make sense. I used to have a 100 page rule: I would read the first 100 pages of a book even if I hated it. My time has grown more valuable to me and I now have a 40 page rule. I wanted to give up after 40 pages but I wanted to believe that Dunham would fi...

I haven't been a great sleeper since my Dad died over 7 years ago. It's like when he left us something broke inside of me. The nighttime is now when my mind becomes more active and my body tosses and turns like a petulant child, fighting fighting even though I'm exhausted. Some nights are easier than others, but lately things have been rough again. Trying pre-bed yoga, sleeptime tea, and reading myself tired. I am trying to enjoy the upswing of sleeplessness: the evenings spent in quiet, snuggling with my furball, Hemmy, wrapped in blankets, enjoying a view of the cold nights and bright moon and stars. I've even been slipping outside to smell the air. You know that smell. The pre-snow smell.  My time with the moon led me back to Mary Oliver who always helps. She gets it... "Moon and Water" I wake and spend the last hours of darkness with   no one but the moon. She listens to my complaints like the good companion she is an...

Though I love my job I still read library job postings for a two reasons: 1. I am in the midst of re-writing our job descriptions, as they're outdated. 2. I update my resume every 6 months--I swear I'm not going anywhere!--I find it both a great way to make sure it is always fresh and want to make sure it's updated for the occasional times I've been asked to bring it to a meeting or presentation. Reading job postings always helps me refresh the language of my resume. And ok, if we're being honest, I'm curious about what's out there too! I also remember that feeling of desperation, dashing all over the internet to find job postings when I was hunting for the right fit, so if I can share anything that might help others, why not?! A bunch of library jobs posted via The Library Network, MI A bunch of library jobs posted via INALJ Michigan , updated 11/13 Director, Detroit Public Library FRIENDS of the Library Foundation , MI Director, Crawford Count...

The Huron County Community Library has 2 Youth Programming Clerk positions available for immediate hire.  The positions are at separate locations (Greenwich and Willard), 25 hpw, $7.95 - $9.00 depending on experience.  Candidates with teen programming experience especially desirable.  We are a member of SEO, using the ILS Symphony WorkFlows. Resumes received prior to November 15 will be given first consideration, please send to director@huroncolib.org Laura Lee Wilson, MLIS Library Director Huron County Community Library 6 West Emerald Street Willard, OH 44890 PH: 419-933-2544 FX: 419-933-4783 llwilson@huroncolib.org