July 2007

Link Dump: Library

by Andi on July 31, 2007

Cultural Images of Librarians – if you think librarians are just about stamps, shushing and people who like to read, then you really need to read this. Libraries’ novel ideas [Library Link of the Day #20 submitted by yours truly] The coolest ticket: a library card Libraries Short of Space Library thief gets choice of [...]

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Sewing Machine Recommendations?

by Andi on July 30, 2007

in projects

This weekend, I had big plans to break out granny’s sewing machine and complete some skirts from Sew What! Skirts, but I was foiled. Following the directions I easily took my measurements and cut my patterns, then cut my fabric, but when I sat down to use the sewing machine, we just were not connecting [...]

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Ohio Library Job Listings

by Andi on July 28, 2007

in library

Ohio Library Council JoblineOhionetSWON Libraries Jobline Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton CountyClermont County Public LibraryThe Lane Libraries Dayton Metro LibraryGreene County Public LibraryWashington-Centerville Public LibraryColumbus Metropolitan LibraryUpper Arlington Public LibraryWorthington LibrariesUniversity of Cincinnati (Department: UL)Xavier UniversityCincinnati State University of DaytonWright State UniversitySinclair Community College

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Nearly 50% of Americans Indicate Their Bathroom is Larger Than Their Office Cubicle

by Andi on July 28, 2007

in money

I was reading this press release from a company that makes office organization materials and was struck by the sizes of office spaces. They cite a 2001 survey by the International Facility Management Association that says in 1997 the average office space was 410 square feet and in 2001 it was 355. The way they [...]

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Kentucky Library Job Listings

by Andi on July 27, 2007

in library

Kentucky Library Job Hotline University of Kentucky Libraries Boone County Public LibraryCampbell County Public LibraryKenton County Public Library Lexington Public LibraryLouisville Free Public Library (follow the links through the govt HR site)

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Ten New Etiquette Tips for the Workplace

by Andi on July 26, 2007

in tips, work

I nearly choked when I read The Brazen Careerist’s second tip of new etiquette for the workplace. I completely agree that I am adult and that older people will see telling, not asking as discourteous, but still this would not fly at all at any of the places I have ever worked and it would [...]