I was intrigued by jessethereader’s I Tried Booktuber’s [sic] Reading Routines! video and decided that I should share my own routine! I have moved to reading almost entirely via ebook and audiobook. I read on the Kindle Paperwhite. Nearly all of my books – both ebook and audiobook formats – are checked out through the […]
Author: Ann
Some Thoughts on the Grisha Trilogy
I just finished the Grisha Trilogy in over the course of two weeks. While I enjoyed a lot of it, I certainly prefer the Six of Crows duology (which I happened to read first – oops). But I have Thoughts™ about that ending. Spoilers below the cut. For those of you here for a review, […]
NaNoWriMo ’18: We’re doin’ this (apparently)
Every year, I go through the same process during this time of year: Realize that NaNoWriMo is coming up Decide that I should do NaNoWriMo Panic-outline a story idea, generally focusing way too much on the beginning and not at all on the ending Start NaNoWriMo strong Stall out at 20,000 words, because that’s when my outline ends and […]
Culminating Experience Assessment
My stated learning objectives for my Culminating Experience at Perry Public Library were to: Discuss, observe, and participate in daily life at Perry Public Library, including reference services, circulation services, and programming. Learn about the unique needs and challenges of a small, rural library. Participate in Perry Public Library’s ongoing strategic planning process, including as […]
July 27
Date: July 27 Time: 9am-12pm Hours: 3 Total Hours: 150! Today was my last day at Perry Public Library. I staffed the reference desk, as usual, and helped Sharon set up iPods and Wi-Fi hotspots that will be used in the library’s ESL classes. My practicum at Perry Public Library has been an invaluable learning experience. The library serves […]
July 26
Date: July 26 Time: 7-9pm Hours: 2 Total Hours: 147 Today, I put the finishing touches on my signage report, attached below: [gview file=”https://librari-ann.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Signage-Audit-of-Perry-Public-Library.docx”] My conclusions are that Perry should: Adding directional signs on both ends of the shelves Creating a consistent look for signs throughout the library, i.e. the AV signs should look the same as the adult […]
July 25
Date: July 25 Time: 9am-12pm Hours: 3 Total Hours: 145 Today, I staffed the reference desk and continued working on the signage report. I assisted Brandon in re-implementing digital signage using a ChromeBox. This included failed password attempts, creating a new Google account, and troubleshooting screen orientation and resolution. I also helped a woman find a map of Lake […]
July 24
Date: July 24 Time: 7-9pm Hours: 2 Total Hours: 142 Today, I staffed the reference desk and continued to work on the signage report. Part of the evening was spent trying out a new video game, ARMS, on the library’s Nintendo Switch console. Beth purchased the Switch in the hopes it would generate teen traffic to the library. Such […]
July 22
Date: July 22 Time: 11am-4pm Hours: 5 Total Hours: 40 Today, I staffed the reference desk and continued to work on my signage report. I answered several computer questions today, including refreshing pages, working in Publisher, printing, and trying to save a file in an email (we were defeated in this venture by my mortal enemy – the […]
July 20
Date: July 20 Time: 9am-12pm Hours: 3 Total Hours: 135 Today, I staffed the reference desk with Sharon and continued working on my sign audit. Sharon makes many of the signs. Today, she was specifically made computer number signs for the three computers that have had the monitors replaced recently. Her intention is for these signs to be temporary, […]