Yesterday was the first day of classes at UF, and the Library's first day back on our usual schedule of being open later during the week, which means I'm back to my usual evenings alone in the Library with the students. Campus has been a bit of a disaster for a week now as students … Continue reading Back to School!
Month: August 2023
Book binding for fun and profit
My dad is a book binder. Though I haven't spoken to him much for years, he's still doing it, and when I was a child I helped with the family business. Because when I say my dad is a book binder, I don't mean as a hobby. He makes hand bound blank books using Renaissance … Continue reading Book binding for fun and profit
ALA Councilor at Large
So, after some serious consideration and thought, and talking to my mentor and other work friends, I finally decided to throw my hat in the ring to run for ALA Councilor-at-Large. Assuming I am selected by the nominating committee, I would be one of 18 candidates running for 12 council seats. Council is the governing … Continue reading ALA Councilor at Large