Author Archives: Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Brash Jobs: Virtual Programs, Package Crafts, and The Return of the Drive-In Movie

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hi Friends! I hope everyone had an excellent Easter. This week, I wanted to touch on some of the programs my library system has been to help the community. Virtual Programming Our library has really gone elbows-deep into putting programs … Continue reading →

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Libraries in the Time of COVID

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hi Friends! Well, this year has certainly taken an interesting turn. COVID-19 has been changing the face of shopping, entertainment, social interaction, school, and of course libraries…Or at least it should be changing how schooling is done. Murder hornets! Lightning storms! Hurricane … Continue reading →

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Brash Jobs: The Cover Letter

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! Following up my most recent post on resume writing, I figured the next logical step would be the cover letter. Many people underestimate a really good cover letter; if your resume isn’t enough to keep you in the … Continue reading →

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Brash Jobs: The Resume

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hi, Friends! Today, my post comes out of necessity. I was taking my time to roll out my Brash Jobs series, but that was before COVID-19 became a world-wide crisis. With friends and fellow library peeps in the field being … Continue reading →

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The Brash Librarian Returns

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hi Friends. It’s been awhile. It’s felt like only a week or two ago since I last posted, though it’s been much longer than that. It makes me wonder if time travel if possible (or if it may have just … Continue reading →

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Prime Day Madness Has Returned In Doubles

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hi Friends! Once again, it’s that time of year. The wind is just right, something echoes in the air from afar and you know it’s coming…Prime Day. And because the Amazon app only reminds you 10 gazillion times that it’s … Continue reading →

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Brash Jobs: Interview Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hi Friends! It’s that time of year when summer reading is in full swing. Kids are everywhere, programs are non-stop, and everyone wishes it wasn’t 104 degrees outside.   It’s also that time of year when people are applying for … Continue reading →

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TLA Madness!

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hi Friends! This past week/month has been very busy but very productive! If you’ve been following BL lately, you’ll have heard that my library has a new director. It’s been about a month in, and spoilers: he’s pretty awesome. Not … Continue reading →

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“The Public”: An Evening with Emilio Estevez

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hi Friends! Last week while looking at Oscar nominees, I learned that the Houston Public Library had extended us five tickets to an exclusive premiere of The Public. The film doesn’t actually hit theaters until April, so why did we … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! It’s a Happy New Year kinda week! I hope everyone is enjoying this past limbo of a week or two. You know what I mean – that pocket universe/alternate reality/purgatory of a week where most of us lived … Continue reading →

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