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Note to Nitty Gritty Gal re: Caffeine

Note to Nitty Gritty Gal re: Caffeine

Under no circumstances is this Nitty Gritty Gal person allowed to consume caffeine in ANY form.  She will want to have iced tea at lunch.  If that’s not available, she’ll want to have a...

New MLIS Program in California (LOL)

New MLIS Program in California (LOL)

Forbes Job RatingsUSC has created a NEW Master’s Degree Program in Library Science. At a time hundreds of librarians cannot find work, especially in California, it seems cruel to ADD another MLS Degree program....

Do Librarians need More Education?

Do Librarians need More Education?

At the California School Library Association’s (CSLA), 2012 Spring Workshop, I learned about a new certification for “teacher librarians” called Special Class Authorization (CSA). Today I learned that the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association...

Me vs. Other Me

Me vs. Other Me

Me: Uh oh!  I made the mistake of looking over prior New Year’s Resolutions.  (Yes, I keep such things.  They’re in the file with the red tag, marked “Goals & Resolutions: For a good...

Happy New Year! Time to Plan :-)

Happy New Year! Time to Plan :-)

The week after Christmas, before New Year’s Day is my favorite time of year.  Well, I love fall, too, but this particular week is glorious.  No decorating or de-decorating to do.  No gift-shopping or...