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Brash Jobs: Researching for the Interview (Part 2)

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey, Friends! This week brings the next part in the Brash Jobs series where I offer tips and tricks for getting into the job industry. In part one of my job hunting posts, I talked about getting yourself prepared and … Continue reading →

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Where Does Your College Library Rank?

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! Nothing too over-the-top this week, just a fun review with a surprise for my friends from undergrad. College Rank recently published a list of the top 50 college libraries, and I thought I’d share a few of them … Continue reading →

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Brash Librarian Celebrates Three Years!

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! It’s been three years since my first post came out on April 4th, 2012. Wow, what a ride it’s been! Let’s recap some of the coolest parts in our last three years: I flew a plane. When you … Continue reading →

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This Will Be My Last Post…Brash Librarian is Closing Its Doors.

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Did I fool you? Probably not, but it’s still fun to try! Now that I’ve given you a morning jolt, you’ll be on edge and distrustful of all people for the rest of the day. If you haven’t gotten ready … Continue reading →

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Ready for April Fools? 15 Ways to Get Ready

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! So April is right around the corner, and that means a good joke or two on April Fools Day! While there are a plethora of jokes and pranks out there, many are crude, mean, inappropriate, dangerous take lots … Continue reading →

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Do you like Carnivals?

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! Sorry, no heavy and in-depth post this week…my library has been busy gearing up for a carnival this Saturday! We’ve been putting this thing together for months for getting kids into reading during spring break. (It also coincides … Continue reading →

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Brash Jobs: Weeding and Liability

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! This week, I’m going to address more of the manager/HR/legal side of libraries. Specifically, liability. Recently, ABC News reported about a library that threw away 100,000 books and the uproar it has caused. The Alameda County’s East Bay … Continue reading →

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Brash Jobs: What Library School DOESN’T Teach You, Part 3

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! If you’ve worked in a library setting or read my previous post on what they don’t teach you in library school, then you know that library school doesn’t fully prepare you for what you face in the library work … Continue reading →

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It’s Friday. Read A Book!

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! So we’re almost through the second month of this new year…how are you doing with your resolutions? If you’re like me, you’re all about trying to stay on top of life while improving yourself at the same time. … Continue reading →

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Restoring Your Faith In Humanity, Walmart Style

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! I had a different post this week, but I couldn’t resist keeping everyone up on current events and spreading library-related joy! You might have heard in the news yesterday that Walmart has announced to raise their wages this coming April, … Continue reading →

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