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RIP, Maurice Sendak

The library community mourns the passing of the well-known and well-loved children’s author Maurice Sendak, who died yesterday at the age of 83.   That is, I think of him as a children’s author.  He was also an illustrator, producer, director.   … Continue reading

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Playing Well With Others

Last week, I had a very unique opportunity.  Though I’ve lived in Dane County Wisconsin for over twenty years, I had never been called for jury duty.  Until now. The jury selection process was long and interesting.   Partly because of … Continue reading

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My New Chapter

After over 30 years in public and academic libraries in Minnesota and Wisconsin, I am now happily retired. I look forward to sharing what I have learned from my years of experience with others in the library world.  See How … Continue reading

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