School Marmy

School Marmy, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

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Brown Shawl collar cardigan: Mossimio
Cream lobster tee: Old Navy
Navy skirt: Jcrew
White flats: Xhilaration


I hate how I forget about this sweater. I am totally out of it in the mornings and when getting dressed I reach for a cardigan first; it's pretty easy to grab the brightly colored ones first.

But I love how this fits me and the pretty shawl collar. Every time I wear it (which is every few months) I say: "You need to wear this every day!!"

I like how it makes me feel a bit like a character in Anne of Green Gables, most likely a school marm teaching in a one room school house: grading chalk boards, handing out dunce caps, and probably taking a lot of field trips to an actual field. That sounds pretty amazing but, since that probably won't happen, I will settle for awesome public librarian in an Anne Shirley cardigan.

Black white and red all over

Black white and red all over, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

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Black jackie cardigan: Jcrew
Stripe tee: Heritage 21
Red skirt: David N
Black flats: Steve Madden

What is black white and red all over? A zebra with a rash! Or a tired librarian?

I had a total zen moment the other day. I have to work 10 extra hours each week for the next 3 weeks (includes this week) because I am under hours (through no fault of my own- they just guessed at the hours my extra assistantship would need and sort of over guessed). Anyways, I was covering the circulation desk yesterday for someone because I needed the hours. I was super grumpy about it because I was tired (I had an amazing weekend beer tasting with friends) and I had to miss my new favorite show Once Upon a Time (it is so cheesy but I am soooo addicted to it). I did not really want to do this shift but I ended up leaving it in the best mood. The desk was crazy on Sunday night but I helped so many people: I helped clean table for someone and helped some one print up a design project so it looked right and got someone a study room they needed. It was the most busy shift ever but I left on a total high. I just felt so good at 9 pm when I was leaving the library.

So the good news is that I have for sure found the right profession for me; I remember doing one of those Meyer-Briggs tests I am but I am totally a nurturer (I think ISFJ?) because I just love to help people (even though I am an introvert). Just seeing students leave the library with what they need or helping them out of a jam....it makes me tear up a bit.

The bad news is that the semester is almost over so my job as a grad assistant at this library is almost done and I have no job lined up.

I am in the right profession, but I don't have a job.. Grrr. At least I have something to float on while I look for that job.

Where to look for library jobs

Not like I have a job yet but I sure am looking hard for one!

I thought I would share some of the sites I have been using to hunt of openings.  An important note: I am looking primarily for public library jobs in the Midwest (Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana) so there may be sources for other states that I am not aware of.


General job postings (these sites post all types of jobs for all places):

-ALA Job list (better for academic jobs but still worth a look): http://joblist.ala.org/

-LIS Jobs (not updated as frequently as ALA but they have some different jobs): http://lisjobs.com/jobseekers/job-ads.asp

-LibGig (consistent postings and a nice variety of jobs):  http://publicboard.libgig.com/

-Society for scholarly publishing (nice if you are looking to get into acquisitions and collection building at a publisher. Something different!): http://www.jobtarget.com/home/home.cfm?site_id=9110



State specific job  postings:

-I Need A Library Job (check out the Job pages in the menu at the top for lists of state specific resources): http://inalj.com/?p=1441

-Wisc Jobs (Wisconsin):  https://wisc.jobs/public/index.asp

-RAILS (Illinois): http://www.railslibraries.info/jobs

-SLIS (Indiana): http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_titles.php

-Joblist (Iowa): http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/i-j/joblist/joblist

-Michigan jobline (Michigan): http://www.mla.lib.mi.us/jobline

Listservs:

-LisJobs: http://www.ifla.org/II/lists/libjobs.htm 

-School specific listservs: Many library schools have their own job boards or email listservs.  Take advantage of this!!!

Spring fling

Spring fling, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

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Navy jackie cardigan: J Crew
White embellished tee: Merona
Blue print skirt: American Eagle
Gold flats: Mossimo Supply Co
Wooden bird heart pin: Etsy

Total bike riding weather- it is warm but not too warm and also deliciously breezy. This skirt kept me nice and cool today at the reference desk.

Earth and Sky

Earth and Sky, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

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Aqua cardigan: Jcrew
Green dress: Merona
White shoes: Xhilaration
Timepiece necklace: Etsy

Busy day: Meeting, reference shift (with printers offline...fun!), quick dinner date, and then late night library office hours (where I helped someone find newspaper articles about the conflicts in the DRC!).

Apparently, I have just uploaded my 200th photo in flickr and I am being pushed to buy a pro account. I'm going to see what this means- I think older photos would still appear on the blog but they may be hidden on my flickr page? I am cheap so I may have to find another way to get my photos on here. Oh joy! Technology.

Fall back

Fall back, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

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Gray cable sweater: Gap
White tank: Old Navy
Skinny jeans: American Eagle
Brown boots: Call it spring

Despite the fact that it is April, it was cold today. Since I had an early class and was a bit cold and confused this morning (or, really, every morning) I grabbed the warmest sweater I own. I felt a little frumpy today in class and at the reference desk but I was oh so warm and toasty. Lovely!

Crockpot Chicken Chili

Crockpot Chicken Chili, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

One of my goals (you know, besides getting a job) is to cook some different recipes this semester and to use up the huge store of ingredients I have (since I will be moving in July, job or no job).

I always always have bags and bags of frozen chicken breasts in my fridge. They are cheap and easy to work with- I always have a few thawing in the refrigerator. My standby quick dinner recipe is to quickly marinate one in oil, balsamic vinegar, and Trader Joes' 21 seasoning salute for 30 minutes and then bake it. Good, but totally boring.

I love chili but don't really mix it up- I either make a delicious vegetarian 3 bean chili or beef chili. So when I saw this recipe I thought: "Yes! I can mix up my dinner menu and use up the boxes of plain old chicken I have in the freezer."

This Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili recipe (with accompanying jalapeno corn bread recipe) is easy and delicious. I'm glad I ventured out.

Now I have to go as the chili is almost done, the corn bread is cooling, and I am in need of a second beer. I still have a few more weekends of being a grad student and I tend to enjoy them!

I think I may also venture into making this chocolate chip cookie in a mug.  Yum!!