March 7, 2007

I have not had the time literally to Blog. My schedule has been an AWESOME creation of: teaching, researching, writing, interviewing, and preparing my presentation for the Indiana Black Librarians keynote address and now my presentation for a position that really fits into what I want to do following my Librarian in Residence position at Notre Dame. This is truly an exciting and exhausting time for me, yet I feel "Blessed in the midst of it all". A colleague of mine here thinks my "Mobile Librarian" project is elementary at best, but it goes to show you how much the students, faculty and staffers outside the library and in the library think its going well. My stats prove that its a worthwhile endeavor......

I am excited about one of my new projects....creating a one credit course on Information Literacy. I am going back to my old "stomping grounds" next week. I mentioned to my former boss what I am doing, and he is going to give me some AWESOME resources to incorporate into my curriculum. I am so blessed to have people in my corner! My life is RICH with people who thrive on my successes as much as I and my family thrives on it. I am a "Millionaire" already!.....

I am also looking forward to touching base with former library colleagues and my colleagues from my former careers as Professional Fundraiser/Grant-Writer& in Student Affairs. I haven't been "home" since last July, so I am getting the opportunity to celebrate my big birthday all over again with my "Girlz". Its going to be uplifting spiritually, mentally, and physically. I miss the hugs and fellowship with these people and I look forward to it! Thank God for the Internet to communicate via Chat and or e-mail.....

My Supreme "Shout-Outs" go to: Elaine Savely (You took my concept and ran with it! You have a friend for LIFE!), Laurie McGowan (thanks for creating AWESOME bookmarks for my project!), Sandy Collins (Thankz for once again showing me how to print my Posters!), The I.R.I.S. team, especially my FEARLESS Leader, Sherri Jones ( I am in AWE of your Leadership...You go!), Hugh Page (Your support of my Projects is something I value and appreciate!), Richard Pierce, Al Tillery (You WILL be missed at the end of the semester), Beverly Love-Holt, Sara Busdiecker (Thank You for giving me Community @ Notre Dame!), and of course, University Libraries @ Notre Dame for allowing me to co-define my role as a Librarian in Residence these last two years...I am Blessed!

From Black Pearls: Daily Affirmations & Inspirations for African-Americans:

PERSEVERANCE: "I'm inspired when I walk down the street and still see people trying. A lot of them look as if they're on their last leg, but they're still getting up somehow"--Faith Ringgold

How dare we give up, break down, and roll over when so many who have it worse hang in there!...We must always look for inspiration. Reading about others' travails and how they vanquished prejudice, ill health, and every kind of disability can restore our faith in the human spirit---particularly our own!...It's up to us to recharge, so that our will to persevere is strengthened.......

Until the week of March 19th, I bid you Blessings, Peace, Wisdom, & Love.....

--Leslie