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Hyperlinked Job Description – Creativity!

This one popped up  here in Michigan a few years ago. What do you think? (bolding mine) CLASSIFICATION: Librarian (ET. – 40 hours) POSITION TITLE: Creative Services Librarian REPORTS TO: Adult Services and Reference, Department Head POSITION SUMMARY: The Creative Services Librarian manages, develops and delivers innovative programming in a creative environment. Utilizes hands-on training […]

New Conference: Library Technology Immersion Conference

Take a look at: https://atechcon.org The Library Technology Immersion Conference offers a unique experience with inspiring morning keynotes from Dr. Bryan Carter (holographic education) and Cisco Systems (future of tech), followed by in-depth afternoon workshops where you choose your focus! Dive deep into topics like holograms, AI, robotics, augmented reality, data science and more. Connect with colleagues and gain practical skills to […]

SJCPL Response to Book Challenges

From 2023  but I wanted to share. For background, please see: https://www.wndu.com/2023/08/29/discussion-sexually-explicit-books-st-joseph-county-public-library/ I worked for 15 years at SJCPL. This issue felt close to home for me. This is the statement read by Dawn Mathews, Director of Branch Services at SJCPL at the meeting. I think it is powerful. The first amendment to the Constitution […]

Fluid Dates

Hey all – I’ve heard from some of you that there’s just so much going on in personal life as well as in the world. (Same here!) To help ease the pressure, I’d like to propose FLUID DUE DATES for the rest of the term. This means you can work on assignments as you are […]

Inspiration: Gwinnett County PL Branch! Michael Casey Chat Coming Soon

Hey all – Michael Casey sent me this article about the grand opening of GCPL Snellville Branch last fall. Take a look at the photos! Note the staff member with the rolling cart. There is no service desk! We chat with Michael on Sunday June 29. https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/multimedia/check-out-the-new-elizabeth-h-williams-library-branch-in-downtown-snellville/collection_ac093340-566d-11ee-8b3f-972207902027.html#2 June 29:  Michael Casey, author of one of […]

Two-Factor Authentication Requirement

Hey all – This just came in from our school IT. I set mine up this morning. It is better than the previous system! I use Duo on my phone for all my 2FA stuff.   ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ Two-Factor AuthenticationTwo-Factor Authentication iSchool now requires each student to enable Two-Factor Authentication (or “2FA”) for their […]

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