Tag Archives: justin brasher

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged April, book, books, day, facebook, Fools, funny, head, ipad, jar, jell-o, jello, jokes, justin brasher, librarian, librarians, libraries, library, library science, mess, MLS, nicolas cage, pranks, spill, tricks | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged big mouth, book, book sale, books, Brash, Brasher, carnival, facebook, games, justin brasher, librarian, librarians, libraries, library, library science, magic, MLS, prizes, reading | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 50 shades, ABC News, Alameda, apple, book, book sale, books, Brash, Brasher, business, Carmen Martinez, donating, East bay, facebook, financial, Fremont, Hatsumi, HR, iPhone, justin brasher, legal, liability, librarian, librarians, libraries, library, library science, Masaaki, medical, MLS, ninja, PDR, thrift, weeding, Willie Mays | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged app, apple, bank of america, book, books, Brash, Brasher, college, computer, customer service, device, ereader, facebook, funny, ipad, justin brasher, kindle, laptop, leapfrog, legal, liability, librarian, librarians, libraries, library, library school, library science, nook, palm pilot, patron, software, tablet, technology | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alzheimer's, anxiety, book, books, Brash, Brasher, buzzfeed, funny, hot guys, journal, justin brasher, librarian, librarians, libraries, library, library science, lover, marie claire, MLS, neurology, plos one, reading, silly, sleep, winter | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged book, books, Brash, Brasher, Doug Mcmillon, Huffpost, justin brasher, librarian, librarians, libraries, library, McAllen, minimum wage, wages, walmart, Walmart Library | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Batman, book, books, Brash, Brasher, business, facebook, interviewing, interviews, jobs, justin brasher, librarian, librarians, libraries, library, library science, networking | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged book, books, Brash, Brasher, customer service, facebook, funny, justin brasher, librarian, librarians, libraries, library, library school, library science, MLS, patrons, workplace | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Amy Herman, Art of Perception, book, books, Brash, Brasher, justin brasher, librarian, librarians, libraries, library, library science, Seeing what matters | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged book, books, Brash, brash jobs, Brasher, cold, contagion, flu, justin brasher, librarian, librarians, libraries, library, sick, stacks, tamiflu | 2 Comments