Something Has Got To Give

I am on work overload. It is not necessarily that I have too much to do, although I do have a lot to do. It is just that the work that I have to do all have deadlines starting on March 30th and then every week I have something coming due. I am wanting to present at two conferences this fall, plus I am also currently writing an article for submission to a journal. Also if all goes well I will be co/teaching a course this summer. I also have to write a philosophy statement for events that take place in the library (Bolivar campus, not Springfield), order books and media items (which is always ongoing), teach bibliographic instruction to classes, help students with research, and the everyday work that comes up. Now don't get me wrong I am not necessarily complaining. In fact, truth be told, the researching, writing articles, presenting, and teaching are all things that I love to do. My biggest problem is time management and learning how to get everything done.

So if you come into the library and see me looking harried, be assured that it is all the work that I have piled on my desk, not the question that you have to ask. Also know that if my office door is open, then please feel free to come and see me and ask questions. I will more than welcome the interruption. However if you see my door shut (only while someone else is here in the library), then know it is only so I can have some time to try and get some of the many things done that I have on my plate. I am hoping that all this writing and researching will result in some positive changes for the library in the future. This is really an exciting time and I am so happy to be part of SBU and St. John's College of Nursing.

Staying up to date

Well, I said that I was going to do better at keeping everyone up to date, but I haven't. Everyone should check out my blog at: http://hollithelibrarygirl.blogspot.com/. This blog is updated at least once a week and it allows you to see what I am currently doing in regards to new technologies in the library field. It may be a good idea to keep posted because I am hoping that you will see some of these technologies used here in the near future.

Next week is Spring Break and I am ready for the break. I will be on vacation next week and the library will have shortened hours. They will be posted on the door of the library today, but I will go ahead and post them here first.

Monday the 23rd - Closed
Tuesday the 24th through Thursday the 26th - 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday the 27th 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

I hope that you all can make it through this week and have a great Spring Break!