Blogs and Blog Readers

It's nice to be back on my blog after such a long break. Don't know why I let it lapse, but I'm here now.

I selected feedly for my blog reader. I liked how easy it was to use and locate blogs. And I need easy! I found several blogs that appealed to me. I selected:

• The Annoyed Librarian  http://lj.libraryjournal.com/blogs/annoyedlibrarian/ 

 I feel that keeping abreast of the issues is essential and the Annoyed Librarian's post is a great way to get one side of important issues in librarianship.

• Free Range Librarian http://freerangelibrarian.com/

Another great way to keep up with issues and a different point of view.

• Letters to a Young Librarian http://letterstoayounglibrarian.blogspot.com/

While I am not young, I am new to librarianship and this blog is a wealth of advice to the new librarian. Any help I can get is welcome!

• Library Link of the Day http://www.tk421.net/librarylink/

A daily link to library issues, book reviews, and other library related information. What I liked about this one is that it doesn't have commentary or personal thoughts, just the facts! I felt that was important to have that balance.

• Awful Library Books http://awfullibrarybooks.net/

I have to admit I included this one just for the humor. This site is about the horrible books found during weeding. If we can't see the humor in our jobs, then we shouldn't be doing it! And quite frankly, the one about NOT killing your husband intrigued me. I may need to find a copy.

I have created a tumblr account, much to my teenager's dismay. She claims she will help me learn how to use it, but I'm not holding my breath! Time to figure it out on my own!