Welcome to my Blog!

I am a Resident Librarian at the University of Notre Dame's University Libraries as well as The Law School-Kresge Library. This is the beginning of my second year of my residency(2005-2007). I decided that I wanted to start blogging my experiences of my residency after I completed a year of work at the university. My co-conspirator, Felicia Smith has done an amazing blog; her blog has helped me so much in seeing the world thru her eyes.

Basic Info. about Me:
My greatest Joy: My husband and children. My greatest challenge: Losing unhealthy fat. My greatest accomplishment: Discovering that I can make a powerful contribution to my family, community, state, country, church, and the world; with God, ALL is possible!

August 1, 2006 - My First Day: Kresge Law Library
I parked my car in the lot by Legends (campus restaurant). It was incredibly HOT and I almost passed out! Beth and Warren were present to greet me. When Dwight arrived, he gave me a quick tour and a chance to introduce me to staff and faculty of the library/law school. I got my voicemail, made changes to my web-page, completed a research request for a Professor Emeritus (George Bush Veto on Stem Cell Research) and reviewed sample syllabus for the class I will be taking/teaching. I put in a request to order the following books: User's Guide to The Bluebook and Basic Legal Research.

I brought some Beignets and gave them to Dwight. Beth told me she loved them, so from time to time, I will bring some in to share. I also brought some stuff from my Hesburgh office to put into this office....A real office; I need to keep the door open while I am here in order to allow staff, students, faculty, visitors feel welcomed to ask questions......as my two year old says all the time, "that's so nice....".

My other research request requires that I get some information from Financial Aid (they are currently out of the office until Thursday). All in all, a good day. I am going to gain a great deal from this rotation.