Posts Tagged ‘workplace’
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Zen and the Art of Constructive Criticism
2012–05–02 | 28 commentsTags: criticism, critique, etiquette, leadership, librarianship, professional development, psychology, wellness, workplaceBy Erin Dorney Introduction If there were a single piece of advice I have for new professionals entering the field of librarianship, it would be to develop the skill of giving and receiving criticism. This isn’t something I’ve been able to find in an LIS course catalog, slate of webinar programming, or conference booklet (although it…
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Our Librarian Bodies. Our Librarian Selves.
2008–12–03 | 19 commentsBy Emily Ford Librarians are great at taking care of their patrons. We will conduct searches for our patrons and provide them with the resources they need, we contribute to the public good and offer ongoing educational opportunities, and we provide community space in the name of discourse and community building. We also testify in…