Phi Kappa Phi gift package ‘unboxing’

Phi Kappa Phi sent me some “goodies” recently. The society had invited me to submit a video about my favorite member benefits, and the gifts were sent to me in gratitude for participating in this project.
https://youtu.be/9BV5txwaVws

Cuesta College ‘Honored Alum’ for 2026

The Cuesta College Foundation recognized me among its “Honored Alumni” during a ceremony on Oct. 5, 2026. Cuesta’s online program in Library and Information Technology is really special to me; it enabled me to embark on a longtime dream of becoming a librarian.
https://youtu.be/Fc3T162QGL8

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Librarians’ ‘risk propensity’ in the face of book bans

The concept of “risk propensity” stood out for me in my studies this week. Wilkins-Jordan and Hussey defined risk propensity as “how much one is willing to risk” (2019, p. 88) and in the current political climate of increased prevalence for book bans, librarians face far greater risk for upholding the values of our profession.

‘Our Lake’ by Angie Kang

Two brothers go swimming in a lake that their father used to bring them to in Our Lake, written and illustrated by Angie Kang.

Book-Talk: Shapes of Love by L. V. Peñalba

My latest Book-Talk is about Shapes of Love by L. V. Peñalba. With its centering of an autistic and queer main character, this Young Adult romantic comedy helps to expand which orientations and which types of relationships can be viewed as “normal” in society.
https://youtu.be/GUXweFbikH8

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