Working with great collaborators has been rewarding and beneficial to my success as an academic librarian. Frequently, those collaborations have happened outside the library. I knew that I was on... read more →

Prior to the pandemic, online study was deemed inferior to the norm of learning in a classroom. While you might’ve completed the odd online workplace training course or distance learning... read more →

As information professionals, taking the time to reflect on our current and future professional needs and wants are essential. It is crucial to acknowledge our accomplishments, which help realize our... read more →

Twanna Hodge’s article “Integrating Cultural Humility into Public Services Librarianship” reinforces the importance of cultural humility in librarianship. In this blog post, I interview Twanna Hodge, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion... read more →

Many colleges and universities have started their Fall semester, so many of us academic librarians are returning to in-person instruction sessions. This blog post will be reflective in nature concerning... read more →

It's called a “comfort zone” for a reason. Everyday tasks and familiar skills are comfortable. By implication, learning is difficult. You have to adapt to new practices and learn new... read more →

Let’s face it: the last year or so has been about the weirdest time any of us can remember. The pandemic has completely changed the way we think about so... read more →

What Is Instructional Design? At its core, instructional design is the practice of making eLearning information palatable and accessible to its users. Without it, eLearning platforms would be made of... read more →

This famous quote sums up exactly why effective teaching strategies are so important: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” When it... read more →

To be a great leader, it’s not enough to be highly skilled in your chosen profession. Leadership itself is a skill.  Leadership is defined by being able to get people... read more →

Over the past year, 97% of students studying for a bachelor’s degree ended up in some form of online and remote learning. That’s a lot! It has been a rollercoaster... read more →

Good leadership is the key to a successful new teacher onboarding program or process. I believe that new teacher onboarding should be no different than in any business. According to... read more →