The Four Most Valuable Lessons I Learned in 2010

Inspired by Justin Hoenke's great post I decided to make my own list of libraryland/professional things I learned in 2010. 1. Not everyone is going to like you This was probably the most important and the hardest lesson I learned. I was having a conversation with a friend in April when he said these words to … Continue reading The Four Most Valuable Lessons I Learned in 2010

Remember Who You Are

It can be hard to remember who you are. I don't mean your name or where you live, I mean who you are deep down inside. We are all so busy, with events rushing by and people whirling around us, its easy to lose track of yourself. But it's when you are distracted from who … Continue reading Remember Who You Are

What Libraries Should Know Before Creating a Facebook Page – Libraries & Facebook Update 2

Otherswise known as : I Was Wrong My orginal warning about creating a Facebook page is still correct, the update I posted was inaccurate. I'd like to thank Elizabeth for sharing what she discovered when she created a Facebook page after my last post on Libraries and Facebook. The new "create a page for a … Continue reading What Libraries Should Know Before Creating a Facebook Page – Libraries & Facebook Update 2

I’m not narcisitic, you’re eavesdropping

In many of the articles I read about the Social Web, especially Twitter, the author laments that they don't care that I had a peanut butter and banana sandwich for lunch, or what I thought of the latest American Idol. I've long felt that these writers are missing the point and this week I came … Continue reading I’m not narcisitic, you’re eavesdropping