Bibliocycle

We are currently in the midst of the Academy’s annual staff performance appraisal process, and so I have been thinking about the things (besides money) that motivate the OWHL staff. I have always believed that people work more enthusiastically and productively when they understand, and believe in, the purpose of their organization. It also helps [...]

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Recently I made an inventory of my web and print publication responsibilities. I have two Blogs, this one, which is for my “professional” posts, and The Bicycle Reader, which I set up to chronicle my adventures on my sabbatical last year, particularly my cross-country bike trip. I also have two Facebook accounts, one which is [...]

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We buy books on spec. Admittedly, it is well-considered and informed speculation, but it is speculation nonetheless. After six months, books are no longer considered “new” and are sent into the stacks. It upsets me when books enter the stacks without ever having circulated, because the odds of them being discovered when they are out [...]

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Remember how they said that technology was going to make our lives easier?  I am at a loss as to how to manage my work-related email.  And I am not on any of those list where people circulate jokes.  I have moved all of my “current awareness” to RSS.  I have a separate personal email [...]

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While I believe that it is important to be mindful every day, the reality of a busy life is that it is easy to forget how much has been given to us.  Thanksgiving provides an excellent opportunity to pause and reflect.  Our Thanksgiving celebration is always large and boisterous.  Our “nuclear family” includes seven children, [...]

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