Below are the most recent 8 friends' journal entries.

Sunday, December 20th, 2009
library_grrls [ footprints_45 ]	2:02a	Thoughts on San Jose State University After reading through various posts, this school seems to not be regarded very highly. Some even refer to it as the "diploma mill" of MLS degrees. I see that it is ALA approved and ranked in the top 22. There are a lot of other programs that I see that are ALA approved, but not even ranked. Is this program not taken seriously in the "working world", especially academic libraries, or just by this board? I would appreciate any thoughts/experiences. (7 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
library_grrls [ cutest_sandgirl ]	2:13p	I've been made Part Time Supervisor... Lord help the part timers... LOL! Seriously though, I'm honored that the Powers That Be entrust me with this duty, but I'm also scared shitless. My first task as Supervisor was to create the schedule for next term. There wasn't much training involved... just... here's the template, here's a list of the student's availablity, have fun. I whipped up a draft in two days and was delighted that my supervisor approved it. There are some gaps that need filled though. So the Head of Circulation wants me to find one or two more part-timers (students) to put on the schedule for next term. Which means I have to go thru a stack of applications and contact them and set up an interview and well.... interview them. Heh. I've never interviewed anyone in my life. Hell, I've never been a Supervisor before. So I have two interviews set up so far. I don't know who'll be more nervous... them or me! O_o Any advice? Current Mood: nervous (13 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
poetryslamming [ blue_thundering ]	11:30p	Project CultCrit Returns! -- Submission F By a vote of 2-0, you guys voted out Richard Brautigan. It's cool, though -- I know you've all been very busy voting on actual applications! Richard Brautigan is best known for Trout Fishing in America, a novel that met well with a return to nature sentiment in San Francisco of the 1950s and 1960s. Allied with hippies and beats alike, and known for a curious mix of Zen Buddhism and dark satire in the best of his poetry, Brautigan nonetheless withdrew from writing and community in the 70s, and ultimately took his own life in 1984. There's also a ton of member poetry up, so please think to comment on tinuviel8994's work here, and leisaie here. On to the next hapless victim! ( Application ) (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
library_grrls [ mysteena ]	7:53a	A little about me: I'm about to start my last quarter of library school (yay!) but my actual hands-on library experience is limited. I had an internship this summer and currently I volunteer at my kids' elementary school's media center on a weekly basis. The media specialist doesn't have an MLS, and this is his first year working in the library. Previously, he worked as the computer technician in the math lab. I think he was given this position due to seniority, but I'm not sure. He is the only person working in the library and relies heavily on volunteers. Yesterday he asked me to go through the shelves and make sure the books were in order. It was mind-numbing. But I know, a necessary evil and I am a volunteer so grunt work it is. I found a book on Zapata that had been miscataloged. My question to you is: How do I tactfully bring this to his attention? Obviously I handled it the wrong way because he got quite defensive. I handed it to him, told him it had been miscataloged and walked away. This way, I thought it would seem that I wasn't accusing him(as it could have been the previous librarian) and I had confidence that he could figure out the error on his own. Well, when I went by his desk the next time he snapped, "What's the problem?" I said, "Isn't it about Zapata?" "Yes" (almost a snarl) "Shouldn't it be in the Z's?" At this point he looks at the spine and sees that it had been labeled with an "R" and he started berating himself, etc. But the whole experience was awkward. I don't want to disrespect him or what he clearly considers HIS library. Is there a more delicate way to handle such a situation? (16 Comments |Comment on this)
poetryslamming [ heinousrhyme ]	5:51a	Application Hello, I found this community through an interest search for "beat poetry," one of my favorite genres that I've studied. I've been writing poems since as early as I can remember... it's gotten me through a lot of hard times (I had mental health problems in the past) and has been the foremost creative outlet for all my passions and inspiration. I was very intrigued by the description of this community: a harsh, intricate criticism of my work is exactly what I need in this stage of my journey as a poet. I tried to pick 3 relatively short, powerful poems that I hope you'll enjoy. ( Here they are ) Current Mood: curious Current Music: Beethoven - Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 (21 Comments |Comment on this)
poetryslamming [ sealwhiskers ]	9:20a	Moderating again, back in the saddle, etc etc Going away abroad to study, has left me lax on the moderating skills, but I'll try to remedy that a little, because all kinds of riff raffs are still trying to enter poetryslamming without posting 3 application poems. graceasaur, hautesakura, heinousrhyme, jastenreadsmuch, ridtigerfox, riderofrohan8, sinsofanovelist, sirenoftitan1, stargirl_007, trickelephant and zhai, YOU MUST ALL POST AN APPLICATION WITH 3 POEMS WITHIN A WEEK OR I'LL KICK YOU OUT OF THE COMMUNITY!! READ THE COMMUNITY INFORMATION PAGE!! I'm glad to see a few small things happening in here otherwise, I know some people aren't on LJ that much anymore, slacking of faceboob or whatever, but I think lots of people read still, but are too lazy to post. I for one would like to see some continuing activity in here, even if it's low grade, because now and again I'm reminded that most people actually do come back to PS and read what's in here. Having been the best poetry community on LJ still matters somehow, even if we might have outgrown ourselves, or think we have. (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
library_grrls [ lilbellule ]	11:58p	Literacy Charities Does anybody have suggestions of cool (and reputable) literacy-related charities? Domestic or international doesn't matter - I just want to see what's out there. Thanks! (11 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
mhc [ schonste ]	6:24p	Need: Ride Is anybody still on MHC's LJ still at MHC, haha? I'm wondering if anyone on campus would be able to drive me to Bradley on Dec 22nd. I'd like to get to the airport around 9 AM, so we'd have to leave here between 7:30 and 8 AM depending on road conditions. I'll pay you $20! INSTANT HANDSOME MONEY Current Mood: hopeful (6 Comments |Comment on this)