Misadventures of the Monster Librarian

This posting came to us from the State Library of Ohio, thought I would shareL "The State Library of Ohio is seeking an outgoing & enthusiastic Government Information Library Consultant.  This successful applicant will be a member of the team-oriented Library Development Department.  This position will coordinate and maintain all aspects of the Government Documents program at the State Library, Ohio’s only full regional federal depository, as well as assist Ohio libraries and librarians to understand and effectively leverage government information and data.  Deadline to apply is March 7 , 2014.  Learn More or Apply at http://bit.ly/1fU5HnP (Shorter URL) The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services."

Oh my sweet and gentle Moses! I spoke with Janet Ingraham Dwyer , Youth Services Consultant at the State Library of Ohio yesterday!! And, get this, SHE IS COMING TO STICKS LIBRARY to consult with us on 1. how to best utilize our very limited space for the kids/teens and 2. to offer suggestions on programming and unique ways to market ourselves to draw in more kids, and teens. Prairie Dawn has been worshiping Dwyer from afar since we saw her speak at a conference this past spring and we're both SUPER EXCITED, but I thought P.D. was going to faint when she heard me invite Dwyer to sit in on a story time. Poor P.D. is so nervous now. Did I mention how FREAKING EXCITED WE ARE!! So thankful for that great news, but even more thankful it's Friday. Going to be a busy busy day--due to a staff family emergency this week and another staffer on vacay, I've been on the desk EVERY SINGLE day since arriving back from my lovely long weekend. I love working the CIRC desk, so no worries...