by Kimberly A. PriceI work in a law firm without a library (eek!). I’ve sometimes lamented the fact that I do not have a job in a traditional library setting, or even a library associated with my work; but having a job pays the bills, and given the current state of the economy, I do truly feel blessed to have…
by Margaret PuentesOn Thursday, August 26, a small group of San Jose students visited the William H. Hannan Library at Loyola Marymount University. The tour (hosted by ALASC) was conducted by Glenn Johnson-Grau, Head of Collection Development. The library is named after William H. Hannan, whose foundations donated $20 million for the construction of the library. Hannan became a student…
by Yolanda Ramirez One evening in 2010, in a small family-oriented library where I work as a part-time Reference Librarian, I found myself faced with a dilemma. A parent came to me for assistance. She quietly stepped up to the reference desk, and so as not to be overheard, whispered that a man seated next to her 9-year-old child was…