Author Archives: cbecker53

(Guest) Library Photos of the Month

Posted on July 6, 2015 by cbecker53

My monthly feature “Library Photo of the Month” has been very popular. These posts have gotten some of my highest number of views, likes, and comments. I’m so pleased! But I am having a little problem.

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Library Photo of the Month–July 2015

Posted on July 1, 2015 by cbecker53
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Making Ends Meet

Posted on June 25, 2015 by cbecker53

Sometimes, maybe especially in today’s economy, people are unable to find work, and may have to work two part-time jobs to make ends meet. It is no different for those working in libraries.

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Sisterhood is Powerful

Posted on June 23, 2015 by cbecker53
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Presto Change-O

Posted on June 19, 2015 by cbecker53

Change is hard enough as it is! So it can be a double blow when you work hard to change something and nobody notices! Your first reaction might be “Why bother?” But I want to tell you that is

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Keep an Open Mind

Posted on June 16, 2015 by cbecker53

Since I am not an overly happy person myself, I feel a lot of empathy for those who suffer with ongoing depression. As a (retired) librarian, it is logical for me to think about and explore ways that libraries and … Continue reading →

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Get ‘er Done!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by cbecker53

Oh dear. You know what I’m talking about. You’re working on a project. It’s almost done, and then. . .wait, just a few more tweaks. Or. . . forget it, trash it, start all over. Or. . . Because, you … Continue reading →

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Back in the Swing

Posted on June 8, 2015 by cbecker53

 

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We Interrupt This Program. . .

Posted on June 4, 2015 by cbecker53

I’ve been a bit lax in posting recently. I was out of town, and away from my desktop computer, and hadn’t had time to schedule many posts to publish during that time. I was away, because I was visiting this … Continue reading →

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Library Photo of the Month–June 2015

Posted on June 1, 2015 by cbecker53

Today features a look at the Seattle Public Library. This new building opened to the public in 2004.

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