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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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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

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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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Brash Jobs: Libraries 101

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey there, friends! As I’ve started putting together my upcoming series of job posts, I’ve been getting bombarded with questions, comments, concerns, observations, and more. While most of them are from people who are on board with a library job, … Continue reading →

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Where has the Brash Librarian been? Time to know.

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey friends! I know I’ve been incognito for a bit lately, though for good reason. You know how packing and moving can be… That’s right, The Brash Librarian has taken a new job – IN TEXAS! Over the last few … Continue reading →

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Some Brash Changes

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Justin Brasher, Brash Librarian

Hey Fans! For some reason, my WordPress went haywire and deleted my last posting. We’ll have none of that! I have been some very exciting things on the horizon, and I thought I’d share a few with you. If you … Continue reading →

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