Category: Librarianship
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Why I love interning at a public library
Because in one night I get to: Help with IRS paperwork Find The Road by Cormac McCarthy Weed the old books in the YA room Mark things as missing in Polaris Brainstorm a YA room display Help people find divorce forms online Schedule rooms for group study Troubleshoot a printer And then go show a film…
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MSLS Semester 1 Roundup
Well, it’s done folks. I’ve completed my first semester of graduate school! I thought it would be interesting to share what I’ve learned in my classes this semester and showcase a few of the projects I worked on: INLS 461: Information Tools This class covered Powerpoint, Document Markup, HTML, Basic CSS, Microsoft Access, and Omeka…
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Copyright & Fair Use
Today in my Collection Development class (INLS 513) we talked about the ways that copyright law affects libraries. Because copyright law in the US is so challenging to understand, we view several movies to help with our understanding. One student suggested that we check out the following film that uses Disney clips to explain copyright…
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Book Review: Dust and Shadow
Last week I created a mock-Booklist review for my collection development class. Different from my usual review writing style, this one focuses on the role of the book in trade. Let me know what you think of the new style! Dust and Shadow: An Account of The Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson…
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If You Liked Beauty Queens by Libba Bray….
Try These Titles! The Wake of the Lorelei Lee: Being an Account of the Adventures of Jacky Faber, on her Way to Botany Bay by L.A. Meyer As the new captain of the Lorelei Lee, Jacky Faber can’t wait to live an exciting life on the high seas. But when’s she is arrested and put on…
The Library of Alexandra 