The Now: April 27, 2022

The spring semester at my University is about to wrap up. Things are ending a bit later this year, so I have a shorter interim period in which to plan what I want to tackle over the summer.

Normally, since things are slower, I try to add a few more complex projects to my list. I don't think I'm going to do that this summer. I've got carry over things from this year (and last summer to be honest) that I want off my list. Instead of doing new things, I'm declaring this the summer of clearing out as many Trello cards as possible.

Here's what else has my attention.

WORK

• The main work thing happening in my work life right now is the Conference on Academic Library Management. I presented yesterday and CALM has sessions every day this week. It's, hands down, one of the best online conferences I've experienced. The presenters have been open and vulnerable, but the blue sky talk is limited. It's mostly actionable learning and ideas. I love that!
• I'm prepping lots of content to go out on our social media during finals week. This is one of my favorite assignments each semester.
• Still converting LibGuides to the new template. So close to finishing!

PERSONAL

• I'm finally getting around to converting some accounts over to the living trust we set up. One problem I'm running into is just who to contact at some of the institutions. Contact emails should not be so damn hard to find!
• Decided it was time to go on one of my unsubscribing binges. I cleared out all my newsletters, social media follows, RSS feeds, and other things that have not posted content in the last six months. Now, I'm thoroughly assessing everything else as it lands in front me. This happens about twice a year, but I'm mentally prepared to stop adding things to my plate now. 

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