Some private high schoolers in Michigan were assigned an essay on evaluating websites. Apparently, their teacher referred to a page on our website as a resource for them. This is great! The downside is that they are abusing our online chat support service. We get one or two actual questions and then it devolves in to juvenile antics. Today was not the first time this has happened. It's a mix of fun and aggravating. On top of dealing with teenagers, here's what I'm working on:
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At work, I tried something new today. I declared it a "loose ends" day. Instead of working on major projects, I just tackled all the little things I've had lingering on my to do list. It felt so good to finally get those off my plate. I think, if my schedule allows, I will try to do this once a month. Here's what else I'm working on:
I just wrapped up my attendance at the Library Marketing and Communications Conference. After two days full of great sessions and giving my own presentation, my brain is zapped. Which seems appropriate given that my session was about content burnout. Tonight, I'm going to grab dinner from the Panera across the street, binge watch The Office, and luxuriate with a hydrating sheet mask. Here's what I've been working on:
I got to put on a snazzy, high-visibility vest today and tour the library's space under renovation. I took far too many pictures. There is still a loooooong way to go, but it looks like we may be able to move into this brand new space next summer. I practically drooled when they showed me the massive wall I get to use as a digital display. I loved this walkthrough because we got the chance to add our insights - like requesting tables with outlets at counter height, adding a baby changing table in the all gender bathroom, and classroom layout. Here's what else I've been working on:
I normally try to get my posts up some time in the afternoon. Today, that was not possible. I was head down on a project all day and am just now, after the usual dinner/kiddo bedtime rigmarole, getting to catch my breath. Here's what I'm working on:
While I have been able to get back to my usual (mostly) admin Fridays, what I really need is an entire day on my work calendar free from meetings and desk shifts. There are a lot of loose ends I want to tie up, strategic planning I want to get down on paper, and piles of "stuff" to go through. All that would be so much easier to roll through in a single day of work. Maybe I just need to block out a day on my calendar... Here's what I've been working on:
Every time my email alert goes off, I wonder if its another student appointment. One of our professors is requiring students to make appointments with us. We love that. What we don't love is the tight deadline for these appointments. We're being inundated as students try to fit in our schedules in a one week window of time. It'll all work out, but we're thinking an "office hours" might be a better way to handle this kind of assignment in the future. Here's what else I've got going on:
Even though I knew the national alert was coming today, I still jumped when my phone went off. At least it provided a decent jolt of energy to my afternoon. Here's what I've been working on:
My brain seems to be glitching a lot this week. Between a weekend work conference, travel, and the kiddo waking me up with nightmares about bugs in her bed, I'm a bit fried. I am forever grateful that I work with a great bunch of people who are supportive of one another. Here's what I'm managing to get to this week:
I get on a plane at 8:30AM tomorrow and I haven't even touched my packing. I should probably get on that... Here's what I am working on:
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