Happy publication day!! The book, Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in Libraries, that I edited with Kalani Keahi Adolpho and Stephen G. Kruger is now out in the world and available for purchase! From the blurb: In the library profession, and in the world as a whole, the experiences of trans and gender diverse people … Continue reading Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in Libraries
Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 58: The Abstract Writing Slog
In today's episode I'm talking about the work that goes into writing conference presentation proposals and journal article proposals. I dive into my experiences writing proposals and talk about best practices. Mentioned in this episode: -Jo Van Every, Why Writing an abstract is so hard-Catherine Baker, How To Write A Conference Abstract: A Five Part … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 58: The Abstract Writing Slog
Listening: You’ve Got This
I've recently started listening to You've Got This a weekly academic and higher education focused podcast. The podcast is produced and created by Dr. Katie Linder. The podcast covers a whole range of topics including productivity, writing, grading, teaching strategies, and lots of other good material. Despite not being a faculty member the issues tackled … Continue reading Listening: You’ve Got This
Introduction to Wikipedia as Outreach and Activism
The recording of the second Wikpedia focused webinar in the series I'm hosting with Jessica Knapp from Canada's History Society is now available. In this webinar Amy Marshall Furness, the Rosamond Ivey Special Collections Archivist and Head, Library & Archives at the E.P. Taylor Research Library & Archives, Art Gallery of Ontario discussed using Wikipedia as … Continue reading Introduction to Wikipedia as Outreach and Activism
Eight Years of Blogging
I started blogging back in September 2008 as part of a course requirement for a digital history class I took as part of my MA in Public History. Looking back I have a hard time believing I've kept up with the practice for eight years. There have been the occasional lulls in my writing but … Continue reading Eight Years of Blogging
NCPH recap: Day Two, March 17
I'm recapping my NCPH 2016 experience. I wrote yesterday about my experience on the first day of the conference and the LGBT history workshop. Day two was filled with sessions, connecting with colleagues, and quality discussions. New Member Welcome Day two started off bright and early at 7:30am with the new members breakfast. As part … Continue reading NCPH recap: Day Two, March 17
Auction for Action
Walking With Our Sisters (WWOS) is currently holding an Auction For Action. The Auction started on February 15th and runs until March 6th. This year WWOS is partnering with Awasis: A Sacred Journey, Butterflies in Spirit, and Got Bannock. All the proceeds from the auction will be shared between these four community based initiatives. The … Continue reading Auction for Action
Onwards and Upwards
In 2008 I started blogging at Historical Reminiscents. The original impetus for beginning that blog was an assignment as part of a digital history class. The blog was much longer lasting than the class and has featured over 400 posts since 2008. This past weekend I imported all those old posts, had a domain registered … Continue reading Onwards and Upwards
Reverb: Photo worth 1,000 words
During the month of December I am participating in #reverb14 as a means of getting my writing habits back on track. I will be altering the prompts as needed to fit within the scope of this blog. Prompt: 1000 Words: There’s the old saying that a photo is worth 1,000 words. Give us a photo with that impact … Continue reading Reverb: Photo worth 1,000 words
Writing Matters
During the month of December I am participating in #reverb14 as a means of getting my writing habits back on track. I will be altering the prompts as needed to fit within the scope of this blog. Today's prompt: On writing: Chances are, if you’re participating in #reverb it’s because you like writing. Or at … Continue reading Writing Matters
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