I usually listen to NPR on the weekends while I do chores and laundry. This past weekend, as I listened to the show Hidden Brain, the topic, “Passion vs. Paycheck” immediately brought me back to my own experiences working in libraries—and to a blog post I wrote last year about vocational awe. The episode explores… Continue reading Vocational Awe Revisited: The Promise and the Pitfalls of Passion-Driven Work
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Back to School With the Library: Partnerships, Marketing & More
Last week, I was in Jacksonville, FL, leading a workshop with Florida public libraries on marketing to and working with schools and students. Spending the day sharing strategies — and talking about success stories — got me thinking about back-to-school season. For the workshop, I highlighted several examples of library–school partnerships. These partnerships are the… Continue reading Back to School With the Library: Partnerships, Marketing & More
