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Brash Jobs: Preparing for the Job Hunt and Interview (Part 1)

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

Hey, job seekers! As my Brash Jobs series has started to grow, I’ve gotten some interview questions over the last few weeks from people who are nervous about the interview process. Maybe you’re new to the library field and not sure … Continue reading →

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What Library School DOESN’T Teach You, Part 2: The Hardest Part of The Library Job

Posted on February 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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Love Books? Love The Art of Perception? Read On!

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

Hey Friends! I have some exciting news if you’re into making yourself more observant and aware of yourself and daily surroundings. Those of you who have followed me for a skip and jump may recall me writing about Amy Herman, … Continue reading →

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Out Sick This Week

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! Sorry, no major ultra-cool-sweet-awesome rad post this week. As much as I wanted to finish my next Brash Jobs post, I just couldn’t. Sadly, my sweetie came down with the flu during the MLK weekend and I spent … Continue reading →

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We are all Charlie, we are all Brash

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey everyone, My apologies for the lack of post this past week – I’ve been reflecting on the recent events at Charlie Hebdo’s headquarters. For those who may not be acquainted with the news, the French satirical newspaper known for … Continue reading →

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Happy Brash New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! It’s New Year’s Eve, lots of energy in the air and plenty already planned for 2015! It’s been a long year, so let me recap some of the good things that happened: At the start of this year, … Continue reading →

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Happy Brash Holidays…And last minute shopping?

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Happy Holidays, friends! (I wanted to cover the whole spectrum but “Merry Kwanzukkahmas” sounded catchier in my head.) So whilst crafting my next Brash Jobs post, it occurred to me that perhaps I shouldn’t be writing about that kind of stuff … Continue reading →

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We Have Our Own TV Show!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! So this last weekend was a good weekend for television. Sunday was the series premiere of The Librarians, a new series on TNT based off the TV movie series The Librarian starring Noah Wyle. If you haven’t seen … Continue reading →

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Brash Jobs: The Job Hunt

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey, job seekers! Welcome again to Brash Jobs, my series designed to help you get into the library profession. Are you looking for a library job? Read on! Looking for a job in general? Read on, many of the tips … Continue reading →

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Have a Brash Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Friends! I figure everyone will be busy for the rest of the week, so I thought I’d take today to wish everyone a great Thanksgiving! Did you give thanks for your fellow librarian? Here are some other things I’m … Continue reading →

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