Describe yourself using a book title: The Librarian as Missionary
What’s the best thing about being a librarian? I really enjoy being able to help people connect with a subject, particularly students. To listen to them talk about a subject and then be able to direct them to the right resource or topic to help encourage them to go deeper and learn more is always a great feeling.
Describe yourself using a book title: Compassionate Leadership
What’s the best thing about being a librarian? The variety in every day! Walking in you never know what you’ll encounter on a given day from the questions from patrons to odd issues you never thought you’d have to sort out. It’s amazing to learn something new every day.
Describe yourself using a book title: Boy from Nebraska
What’s the best thing about being a librarian? Having opportunities to serve a variety of groups with different information needs and utilizing an array of tools and resources in the library to respond to those needs.
Describe yourself using a book title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
Describe yourself using a book title: Confessions
What’s the best thing about being a librarian? The best thing about being a librarian is building relationships with patrons and helping them in their intellectual journey.
Describe yourself using a book title: Smart but Scattered
What’s the best thing about being a librarian? The best things change with any given day. I suppose that in itself is at the top of my list.
Describe yourself using a book title: There and Back Again
What’s the best thing about being a librarian? I love helping students and other patrons find the resources they need to be successful.
Describe yourself using a book title: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (current covid environment and unexpected opportunities!)
What’s the best thing about being a librarian? Having such a variety of things I can learn, do, and share! As part of an academic community I have opportunities to collaborate with faculty and other departments, to attend stimulating presentations and author talks, to use assessment to make a difference for students, and to help create an inviting destination for connection and growth.
Describe yourself using a book title: To Kill a Mockingbird
What’s the best thing about being a librarian? The best thing about being a librarian are the opportunities for growth and service. Each day is a learning experience as we engage our students and faculty.
Describe yourself using a book title: An Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and Grace
What’s the best thing about being a librarian? I enjoy investing in students. The opportunity to be a part of a person’s education is a gift.
