Greetings!

I must admit, I’ve tried blogging many, many times before – and failed. Not because I didn’t have enough to say, but more because I wasn’t disciplined enough to make time for it in the midst of a busy work life and an utterly chaotic home life.  In order for me to fully commit to something, I need a purpose.  And I think I have finally found one.

As one-half of the newly formed associate dean team, I am super excited to come to work every day. Client services are definitely my favorite part of being a librarian – engaging students and faculty, being creative and innovative in the classroom, and learning from colleagues.  But there are some fears there too.  What if I don't get in the classroom? What if I lose touch with students?  What if librarians see me differently?  How will I stay connected with librarians? With faculty? What if that collaborative “spark” dissipates?  These were the thoughts running through my mind as I made my way downtown on Monday morning to start my new position.

It’s Friday now, and after completion of a nearly full week on the job, I have to say that most of my fears have been put to rest.  I realize that it’s up to me to create new ways to keep the momentum going – to keep my finger on the pulse of the daily grind in the LRCs.  I can totally do that.

Those of you who have worked closely with me know that I don’t come up with ideas and other geniusness all by myself – it’s always a spark that is generated or fueled by the creative brains on our team. I’ve worked most closely with the North group, of course, and now I’m really excited to broaden my network and work with more of you – find out what your passions are, and in what areas you want to help lead us.  I want to keep open lines of communication, and let you all in on what I’m working on and thinking about daily, so that you can weigh in and share your own ideas.  This, my friends, is a defined purpose to blog.

This blog will be a way that I can share thoughts, questions, ideas, resources, and other informal things with the librarian team at our college, and you are free to comment publicly or privately on whatever I may be rambling about – in fact, I welcome it!  And now that I’ve committed to it, promised you posts (whether you want them or not), I shall not abandon this, my 16th, blogging attempt.

Hopefully.

No, really.