Comments for Redhaired Librarian

Comment on Bookseller Gripes by Painter Woman

Painter Woman — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:10:15 +0000

I was always so tickled and proud when I could find the right book with clues like: it’s red and the main character is from Kentucky, and might have a name like Chancey..

Comment on Bookseller Gripes by KW Crosby

KW Crosby — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:26:21 +0000

That’s appalling — and if it does speak for a large number of Borders employees, it’s no wonder it went belly up. As someone who has had plenty of jobs in customer service, there’s no excuse for treating customers like they’re stupid and worthless. Just as with librarians, for bookstore employees the ENTIRE reason you have that job is because of the people who want to come in and get those books.

Comment on Write Every Day? by Jenne

Jenne — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:31:00 +0000

I’m actually more scared of people reading what I write than ignoring it!

Comment on Write Every Day? by Painter Woman

Painter Woman — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:35:45 +0000

Anonymity helps, as does avoiding libel, slander, and ad hominem attacks. What I found most discouraging was when nobody clicked on my blog!

Comment on Second Life by Fructus Ventris

Fructus Ventris — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:32:26 +0000

escaping from obligations

A while back, I was memed but was not on a computer where I could post anything. And now, while there are tons of stuff that I should be doing (preparing a talk, for one) I am going to take…

Comment on Reading: The Burn Journals by claire blackburn

claire blackburn — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:55:46 +0000

this was one of the most fantastic books i have ever read. it was extremly hrd to read but difficult to put down. he descibes in great detail his recovery and makes us feel like he knows us and is telling us the story as if we passed in the street

Comment on ALA2006: Teaching Cataloging to School Librarians by Susan Fletcher

Susan Fletcher — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:14:42 +0000

This sounded like a conference I needed to attend. I’m writing a paper on the future of cataloging for the school librarian. While it has been a little difficult finding material, I have run into some very strongly held opinions–seems like very few librarians are sitting on the fence on this issue. Some feel that the information age is still in transition, with many communities not ready for the “big technology step.” These librarians feel it is our job to bridge the gap for these communities and that includes knowing about cataloging. Others feel that without knowing cataloging and how information is organized, how can we research? How can we access information? Then the other end of the spectrum–I contacted a college that has cataloging as an elective, and teaches vocabulary control, metadata, and digital assets management instead.
I’m really interested in what others think on this issue–do we need to know cataloging? Why or why not?

Comment on Second Life by Jenne

Jenne — Fri, 11 May 2007 00:17:27 +0000

What I find interesting is that except for the crashing, SL behaves better on my non-supported laptop than it does on desktops that supposedly meet the requirements.

Salzie, welcome to library school!

Comment on Second Life by Salzie

Salzie — Thu, 10 May 2007 18:44:06 +0000

SL rarely works well – doesn’t matter what type of computer you’re on. However, its worth the frustration when you do manage to get in-world.

I’m also a new reader – I’ve just by accepted by library school and am reading other future librarians blogs to try and see what I’ve gotten myself into.

Comment on Second Life by Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 06:05:10 +0000

The father of a friend of mine actually had a similar experience: he works in software development and even his at-home computer can’t properly run SL. While I’m optimistic about the possible uses of SL, I think you raise legitimate concerns about, as you term it, the “digital divide” between those who can and can’t use the program.

(Also, hi! I just started reading your blog recently and really enjoy it.)