Dog-eared & Overdue
The mostly true reflections and adventures of a born optimist, curious reader, and vagabond librarian.
● Featured Article
-
Forty Years on the Great Plains The 1920s brought the ordinary rhythms of small-town family life for. Fritz and Theresa’s family — trips to visit relatives, notices of paid labor, the day-to-day texture that fills life between headline moments. And then, in quick succession, came loss. On November 6, 1925,…
● Latest Articles
-
Lesson 7-New Librarians Cry When Confronted with Meaningful Artifacts
The crying started with a visit to the university library. It was the middle of our residency week, and we had spent the previous few days…
-
(Finally) Catching Up on the Lessons Learned List–Number 10
Our Title, My Friend, Was Blowin’ In the Wind One of the great pleasures of my summer 2011 gateway week in Syracuse was working with…
-
Lesson 2-Mints Invigorate Students
Effective instructors are in tune with their students and able to shift gears with them. And they know when to pass out the mints.
-
Library Dogs Aren’t Just for Public Libraries
My post about Ace the Library Dog led to some great questions and to a few friends sharing their experiences with similar programs. I thought…
● About Me
I’m Kate, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a librarian who has a passion for learning about anything and everything, a love for people, and an aversion to quiet. I am a mindfulness enthusiast who is dedicated to kindness and curiosity, and to finding joy in everyday moments.
