http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/ The diary of a library fashionista.... en-us 2008-05-06T22:06:37-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000226.html I was tagged for this meme by The Free Range Librarian (uh, thanks a lot, Karen). What is it? Slap a pix online from flickrCC, Flickr Commons or another similar source, add a caption that distills what I'm most passionate... Librariana absherl 2008-05-06T22:06:37-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000225.html Ever had that fantasy of coming up with a Library of Congress Subject Heading and having it adopted within your lifetime? Now's your chance: Radical Reference invites you (from now to April 27th) to submit a subject heading or, if... Librariana absherl 2008-04-24T22:32:56-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000224.html Oh Shad--if this were a just world, any magazine featuring Britney shaving her head should be priced at $150 a year.... Our very own Blake Carver has created yet another librarian-related blogging adventure: Stuff Librarians Like. It's "a scientifically accurate... Librariana absherl 2008-04-12T21:34:52-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000223.html Yes, I support Barack Obama. I'm guessing that's not exactly a shock to most of you out there. It's not because Barack is mixed-race, though I won't deny it has tremendous appeal. Like many of you, I'm in agreement with... Musings absherl 2008-04-06T22:32:23-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000222.html And just how does your average, dimly-aware-of-the-pop-culture-zeitgeist librarian use the previously blogged about music genre to her/his advantage? A few handy tips: Nod Nod Revolution: The winner is the one who manages the most imperceptible head nodding while listening... Librariana absherl 2008-03-24T22:56:52-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000221.html My geek-chic-lovin' friend strode into work the other day wearing a suspiciously new concert t-shirt. Not wanting to cripple what little pop-culture cred I have with a member of the microbrew 'n felting set, I pretended to be down with... Librariana absherl 2008-03-17T22:55:45-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000220.html Librarian Tip: don't become too annoyed at the guy snoring at the table next to you while you're trying to read Nylon--he may be someone you recognize. Vintage Video Dept: The year: 1987. The hair: Pat Benatar. The sweatin'-to-the-oldies taskmaster:... Librariana absherl 2008-03-05T22:32:10-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000219.html Be careful what you select when you've got a love-sick, slightly psychotic librarian managing your branch.... What I'm Listening To Dept: why, Lavender Blue, of course!... Librariana absherl 2008-02-20T23:23:06-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000218.html Musings absherl 2008-02-13T21:34:58-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000217.html This just in: Emilio Estevez as civilly disobedient reference librarian. Will we ever see the definitive film about courageous serials catalogers? Also in: my almost-hometown newspaper contacts me for an interview, not realizing that I used to live in the... absherl 2008-02-05T20:14:37-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000216.html Just what the heck is going on in library programs these days? First there were the post-40 gals wanting to raise money for a hospital, then a centenarian wanting to help the local (British) football team. Now we have a... Librariana absherl 2008-02-02T08:23:44-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000215.html Just how close are we to adding literacy as a DSM-IV disorder? Area Eccentric Reads Entire Book.onion_embed {background: rgb(256, 256, 256) !important;border: 4px solid rgb(65, 160, 65);border-width: 4px 0 1px 0;margin: 10px 30px !important;padding: 5px;overflow: hidden !important;zoom: 1;}.onion_embed img {border:... News absherl 2008-01-20T14:00:16-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000214.html You might want to think twice about getting married in a library--at least when it comes to the photos. Or if you're holding a wedding in a fake library, make sure the background looks real. (Thanks to List of the... News absherl 2008-01-15T21:29:41-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000213.html From one of my favorite blogs, Hanzi Smatter: a librarian with a tattoo that's inadvertently signaling a willingness to give more than just reference help. Video Clip du Jour Dept: As always, Mr. Spock speaks Truth. Word.... News absherl 2008-01-12T20:34:52-08:00 http://www.lipsticklibrarian.com/blog/archives/000212.html Not satisfied with the all those web sites helping you recommend young adult books to the bored teen who insists on leaving her iPod earbuds in when asking questions? Why not give Radar Magazine a try? Is it wrong of... News absherl 2008-01-08T20:14:36-08:00