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Before I Was A Library Worker: Past Lives, Emily Rogers
Before I Was A Library Worker: Past Lives, Emily Rogers
Georgia Library Quarterly
Responses include as contributors Jeff Fisher, Amy Shaw, Jonathan Harwell, Kristy Greene, Tera Ray, Linda Bridges, Wendy Wilmoth, Nancy Shore, Allison Robinson, Rachel Schrauben Yeates, Stephanie Burnham, Rebecca Ballard, Aspasia Luster, Sarah Trowbridge, Willis Smith, Anna Cogdill, Richard Coleman, Ben Bryson, Tonya Aumack, Bel Outwater, Lisa Mosley, Szilvia Somodi, Sara Whitaker, Laura Carscaddon, Kevin Reagan, Bridget Smith
Exploring Stakeholder Priorities For Recent Mlis Graduates And Early Career Librarians, Lenese M. Colson, Nicole D. Alemanne, Linda R. Most
Exploring Stakeholder Priorities For Recent Mlis Graduates And Early Career Librarians, Lenese M. Colson, Nicole D. Alemanne, Linda R. Most
Georgia Library Quarterly
A multi-phase research project was conducted to understand the future skills and competencies expected of new MLIS-degreed librarians. Phase one found the two largest categories of challenges include understanding the mission of the library and funding issues, with other categories including staff skills, hiring and retaining staff, technology, operations and policies, and outreach. Phase two explored stakeholder priorities for competences expected of new MLIS graduates and librarians finishing their first five years of employment. The highest priorities for new MLIS graduates are related to skills and basic knowledge, while areas such as management and leadership, lifelong learning, and information resources …
Georgia Library Association - Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative, Vivian F. Bynoe
Georgia Library Association - Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative, Vivian F. Bynoe
Georgia Library Quarterly
The Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative celebrated the end of a successful year with a Holiday Hoopla at the Learning Commons on the Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern University. Brenda Poku became our chair and Nikki Cannon-Rech was selected as the vice-chair.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Erin M. Grant
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Erin M. Grant
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses the personal library of the author. Her collection includes books in three main categories: art and design, folklore and mythology, and vintage mid-twentieth-century books.
The Importance Of Being Earnest: A Librarian's Approach To Academic Leadership, Susan G. Broome
The Importance Of Being Earnest: A Librarian's Approach To Academic Leadership, Susan G. Broome
Georgia Library Quarterly
When accepting universitywide leadership roles, academic librarians bring skills in partnering, administration and sharing information that can build trust, lead to informed decisions, promote good will and strengthen the organization. Service in this capacity requires an understanding of and an appreciation for the community that resides within the institution.
Library Home Page Design: The Artist-Librarian Perspective, Virginia C. Feher
Library Home Page Design: The Artist-Librarian Perspective, Virginia C. Feher
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article focuses on a library home page that is designed from the artist-librarian perspective. It cites the need to include promotional features on a page to advertise resources available from the Web site and sponsored events. It notes that the application of the basic principles of art such as emphasis, harmony and movement is important for a successful composition of the page. Also stated is the use of color on a home page which, according to the author, can result in a page that is vibrant while supportive of the delivery of information.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Jason Puckett
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Jason Puckett
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author describes the contents of his own private library. He reportedly uses a podcast media player for listening to audio files of authors like science fiction and nonfiction writer Cory Doctorow and fantasy writer Mur Lafferty. It is stated that Podiobooks uses Really Simple Syndication (RSS) which enables setting up of automatically delivered chapters at regular intervals and that Librovox functions as an online library of audiobooks in the public domain.
Gla Honors State's Best At Como Conference
Gla Honors State's Best At Como Conference
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article announces awards given to librarians including the Bob Richardson Award to Susan Sexton-Cooley of the Sara Hightower Regional Library System, the Library Support Services Award to Randall Cravey of Georgia libraries and the Charles Beard Library Advocacy Award to Lamar Paris for his library expansion work.
From The President, Carol Stanley
From The President, Carol Stanley
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author shares her thoughts on being president of the Georgia Library Association (GLA) in 2010. She reportedly welcomes the use of Facebook by librarian-members to complement personal meetings on ideas for GLA as well as their attendance at the GLA Mid-Winter Planning Conference. It is stated that the author plans to include the "Unshelved" comic strip in every GLA issue for the year and also encourages members to invite new people to join the group.
Atlanta Emerging Librarians Encouraging Distance Education, Ashley Dupuy
Atlanta Emerging Librarians Encouraging Distance Education, Ashley Dupuy
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the efforts of the Atlanta Emerging Librarians in encouraging students and new librarians to participate in distance education programs in library science. Programs were promoted by the group through library school electronic mailing lists and the membership of the Georgia Library Association. The group conducted a program on library user instruction in March 2009 featuring librarians as speakers, including Anne Wallace and Casey Long. One of the popular programs during the event was "Meet With the Admins."
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Kenneth M. Kozel
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Kenneth M. Kozel
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author describes his personal library. His collection includes books by Stephen King, Anne Rice, Jane Austen, John Grisham, Joyce Carol Oates and Gary Larson. His books deal with art, illustration, classical literature , mysteries and horrors. He recounts rereading and cherishing his collection as he ages.
Former Library Director Anthony Passes
Former Library Director Anthony Passes
Georgia Library Quarterly
An obituary for Emily Hasson Anthony, former director of the Northeast Georgia Library System, is presented.
Curtis Retires, Nielsen To Serve As Interim
Curtis Retires, Nielsen To Serve As Interim
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the retirement of Susan Curtis from her position as head of reference at the University of Georgia Libraries (UGA) and the appointment of Kristin Nielsen as her interim successor.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Stacy L. Brown
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Stacy L. Brown
Georgia Library Quarterly
A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's background that influenced her profession as a librarian.
Gsu's Long Named "2009 Mover & Shaker" By Library Journal
Gsu's Long Named "2009 Mover & Shaker" By Library Journal
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the inclusion of Georgia State University librarian Casey Long to the list of "Movers & Shakers" for 2009 in the March issue of "Library Journal." The lbrarian was chosen by the journal because of her determination to improve student information literacy. Information in given on her role and functions as a business liaison librarian for the Georgia State University Library. It also explores the awards and recognition given to the librarian. The librarian expects to ensure all undergraduate business students are prepared with the information-seeking skills necessary for success in their careers.
From The President, James Cooper
From The President, James Cooper
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author reflects on the relationship among county members of the Georgia Library Association (GLA). The author recounts his experience as a public librarian. The author expresses his amazement at how many people have gone of their way through the years to offer advice. The author urges members to maintain their relationship with their colleagues and association.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Carol Waggoner-Angleton
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Carol Waggoner-Angleton
Georgia Library Quarterly
A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's personal library.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Angela Thornton
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Angela Thornton
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reviews several books about multiculturalism, including "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie, "Chanda's Secrets" by Allan Stratton and "Jabberwocky" by Christopher Myers.
Ott Joins Library Faculty At Clayton State
Ott Joins Library Faculty At Clayton State
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article announces the appointment of Katherine Ott to the library faculty of Clayton State University in Georgia.
Gla Announces Slate Of Nominees For 2009 Officers
Gla Announces Slate Of Nominees For 2009 Officers
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article presents the nominees for the 2009 officers of the Georgia Library Association. As the associate director for Public Services & Collections at Mercer University's Jack Tarver Library, Theresa Preuit provides leadership for the delivery of learning center-focused library public services, directs library policies and procedures and offers continuing education activities and staff development. Carol Stanley, branch librarian/cataloger at Athens Technical College, oversees processing of library materials, provides reference services and coordinates library services. Louise L. Lowe, circulation librarian for public services at Mercer University's Monroe F. Swilley Jr. Library in Atlanta, serves as a liaison to undergraduate and …
Gla Announces 2008 Scholarship Winners
Gla Announces 2008 Scholarship Winners
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article announces the recipients of the 2008 scholarship grants from the Georgia Library Association, including the Charles Beard Scholarship to Christopher Warren of Gwinnett County Public Library and the Hubbard Scholarship to Erika Farr of Emory University's Robert W. Woodruff Library.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Ru Story-Huffman
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Ru Story-Huffman
Georgia Library Quarterly
A personal narrative is presented which looks back at the author's first personal library experience.
Using The Tools Of Crisis Intervention And Empowerment Counseling In The Reference Interview, Wendy S. Wilmoth
Using The Tools Of Crisis Intervention And Empowerment Counseling In The Reference Interview, Wendy S. Wilmoth
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article explores similarities between reference service and the concepts of empowerment counseling, as defined by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, and crisis intervention, as defined by the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, in the hope of enabling academic librarians to provide assistance that is informative and relevant to patrons who may be survivors of sexual assault. It is inferred that reference interview is important to providing the best library service possible. The role of reference librarians in giving empowerment counseling and crisis intervention to sexual assault survivors is discussed.
Georgia Tech’S Rich Meyer To Retire
Georgia Tech’S Rich Meyer To Retire
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article announces the retirement of Rich Meyer as dean and director of libraries at Georgia Tech University in Atlanta.
Trading Libraries: Off With A Roar, But Will It Soar?, Amy Geisen, Carol Waggoner-Angleton
Trading Libraries: Off With A Roar, But Will It Soar?, Amy Geisen, Carol Waggoner-Angleton
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article focuses on Trading Libraries, a program originally proposed by Callie McGinnis, dean of libraries at Columbus State University. Its goals are that librarians and staff would receive a healthy and beneficial dose of professional development experience and make new professional connections to strengthen the library network. The program had these basic guidelines which includes a participant would shadow their counterpart from another University System of Georgia library and the participant could be a librarian or staff member.
Twenty Professionals Selected For Pinnacle Class Of 2008
Twenty Professionals Selected For Pinnacle Class Of 2008
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article lists the selected participants for PINNACLE, the Public Library Institute for New and Creative Leadership Education, a new training program run by Georgia Public Library Service. The Carl Vinson Institute of Government helped design the curriculum and will lead the training.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Elizabeth Leslie Bagley
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Elizabeth Leslie Bagley
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses the personal library of the author. Her collection falls into one of three categories: children's books, books related to her college experience, and books with a personal connection.
Getting On Your Community's Leadership Team, Ellen G. Miller, Patricia H. Fisher
Getting On Your Community's Leadership Team, Ellen G. Miller, Patricia H. Fisher
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article focuses on several factors to be considered in getting the director-board team of librarians to be part of the local community's leadership team. It states that economic development is the most important aspect involved in community building that must be taken into account by the librarians. It mentions that partnerships can also serve as a vital factor in positioning a library with decision-makers.