Category Archives: Librarianship

Looking back at “What is Your Library Doing about Emerging Technologies?”

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

Who knew that I, the second-time attendee of the ALA annual conference, would be organizing and moderating a panel of a dozen librarians? But I have. Just a few days ago. And I still find the experience amazing and hard … Continue reading →

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Persistence and Some Other Virtues for Solo Web-Services Librarians

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

Last September, I did an online presentation through OPAL (Open Program for All).  The topic was “Web Services for Underfunded and Understaffed Libraries.”   After the presentation, I uploaded my slides on SlideShare and then completely forgot about it.  A few … Continue reading →

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Finding a Mentor

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

“Mentor/Mentee 101:  Developing a Career Essential Relationship” is this month’s topic for ALA/NMRT (New Members Round Table) listserv. One of the contributors to the discussion mentioned the experience of unclear expectations on both a mentor’s and a mentee’s side. I … Continue reading →

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