For most of the time that I’ve been working in libraries, I’ve been teaching. At first, I was creating research … More
Author: Keach
Your Brain and Memory
Medina focused his talk on the interplay between crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence…
A Manager’s Nine-Step Approach to Coaching
Conflict-averse supervisors know that holding others accountable is a difficult part of their job. When someone isn’t doing their work … More
Options for Identifying Your Personality Type
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® is a psychological instrument, and is restricted to use by certified professionals. Here are some options … More
Making a Choice
You may recall the episode of Seinfeld in which Kramer describes transporting a severed pinky toe to the hospital to be reunited with the … More
Halfway There
I’m writing this article in December and that’s the time of year when many review the year that is just … More
Project Management as a Core Competency for Librarians
Projects—and the need to manage them—permeate libraries. We migrate catalogs and implement new discovery services. We start new chat reference services … More
Middle Managers and Strategic Direction
Have you been working as an entry-level librarian and are itching for change? Is your supervisor putting you into new … More
You Are Feeling Sleepy
It turns out that when we work more, we sleep less. And when we spend more time with family, we … More
Conviction of Action
I was browsing the literary and grammatical gifts at the Virginia Shop of the Library of Virginia recently, chuckling to myself … More
