February 23, 2007

The "Mobile Librarian" Chronicles........
This afternoon I was invited to attend a "Meet & Greet" of Africana Studies Majors in O'Shay this afternoon. I introduced myself and talk about my project as a way of aiding them in their research needs. The room was crowded and my internal furnace wasn't going to allow me to stay in the room past 20 minutes. I felt an impact; 2 students promised to come and see me in O'Shay because they really need help in doing research. We shall see........

Finally, an article to be published.......
I am not going to reveal just yet, what library journal is going to publish my article, but its finally going to happen after a couple of attempts to achieve this mark. I faxed over my author agreement/copyright statement this afternoon. I've done a couple of Book Reviews for Choice Magazine, but I think I've been in the profession long enough to have published a full length article for a library journal publication.

More affirmations that I am making the right applications for future employment
I heard from one of former supervisors via e-mail today. Even though we are no longer in the same employ, she still cheers me on with supportive, encoraging, and positive blessings in my direction. Being a librarian is empowering and humbling all at once. It is really good to know that people who have impacted my development as a librarian are still keeping me on their radar in "my cheering section". Woo-WHO!

From "Black Pearls: Daily Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations for African Americans":

SUCCESS: "I used to want the words "She tried" on my tombstone. Now I want, "She did it!"--Katherine Dunham

Most of us get to spend a decent number of years on the planet, which means we really ought to figure out what's important to us. If we find the things we love to do, our years will be rewarding and, when we exit, we'll do so with a sense of fulfillment, of good memories, and time well spent. Spend some time today doing at least one concrete thing that advances you towards one of your goals.

On that note, I bid you "ado"......
Leslie