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Over the weekend while on Twitter, I came across this tweet thread:

 

Y’all – my work is now sound!!! My research is an art! Also, this data physicalization project is one that calls after my Digital Humanities and Communities of Practice heart.

Learn more about the project and/or hear the data.

종현 생일이야! /It’s Jonghyun’s Birthday!

It’s April 8 in the Republic of Korea, so that means we can start celebrating Kim Jong-hyun’s 31st birthday (32 in Korean age).  Last week I watched SHINee’s first concert following most of the members’ completion of their mandatory military service (except Taemin, who is preparing to go). For three hours they sang live, covering Jonghyun’s sections, and also displaying definitive, yet subtle ways to include him in their performance. True to SHINee style, they were professional, positive, and electrifying; authentic and ethereal. 

There are several hallmarks to SHINee’s style/brand – one of them is their ability to fill in – with seemingly minimal effort – for other group members. This ability was on display during the concert, and simultaneously,  the role of Jonghyun’s presence and vocal color in the group was clear.  What is also clear is that they miss him, as a brother, very, very deeply – a fact, emotion, and void they share with SHINee World (Shawols) (for the record, I’m with Minho: SHINee is five.)

SHINee ended their explosive and emotional performance with Jonghyun’s masterpiece ballad, “Selene 6.23,” which, as I mentioned last year around this time, has special meaning not only due to Jonghyun’s physical transformation, but his dedication of the song to SHINee’s global fandom. 

Today, I’m sharing the last video he created for a song from his posthumously released album. The song, “빛이 나 /Shinin’ ” is a fun word play that highlights his affiliation with SHINee and his nickname – BlingBling.  I hope you enjoy it!

To The Poet, The Artist, The Soul of SHINee, and the Moon in SHINee World – you are profoundly missed and thought of so often, by so many – including me.

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Today I received a notice from Norene Erickson, the Editor-In-Chief of Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, that my article on public librarians’ low-morale experiences has won the journal’s Partnership Award for the best article of 2020! She noted, ” Articles were nominated by the editorial team, and an awards committee made the final decision based on:

  • Originality
  • Relevance/timeliness to the profession
  • Contribution and impact on the profession
  • Quality

She also shared that despite the short publishing time of the article (it was published in January 2021), it is tracking as one of the most popular viewed/downloaded articles of the year (at announcement time, it had 4,964 abstract views and 7,753 downloads).

I’m so honored that my work is being recognized in this way. UPDATE: Read the announcement.

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I’ve been at my new gig for about 8 months now. Last week state employees were recalled – with very little notice –  to return to their in situ workplaces.  As a result, I’ve just this past week finally met all of my team members in person. 

In my new role, I’ve  had a uniquely challenging first year — doing what I can to navigate and stay healthy during a global pandemic, learning a new job, bridging the gap between my experience of my alma mater as a student and now, as a leader, and trying to get to know my library/archives team members and campus leadership colleagues via Zoom/Google Hangout/Teams.  I am a Classic Introvert,  so, while I’ve been enjoying the opportunities that remote work allow me to recharge from social interaction, I still feel at a significant disadvantage since in the virtual/online world, I cannot fully use my talents to bridge interpersonal gaps. That being said, I’ve been doing all I can to apply my morale research data and my own experiences to show my empathetic leadership style, which is evident in my mission and which inform my What I Wish Had Been Done For Me protocols.  I’ve not been sure at all if what I’m doing has been working.  And yet, today, I received the following email from one of my team members:

It feels very nice to be appreciated. I was just telling someone yesterday that you make us feel appreciated and how much that meant to me! I’ve only been back [one] week and you have shared joy with me AT LEAST 3 times. Thank you so much for lifting our spirits around here.

Again, thank you so much! Your kindness is appreciated more than you know!

Later when I went to visit them (physically distanced and masked), they also said, “I can tell that you’re trying. It really means a lot to us.”

It is really really nice as a leader for your team members to give such encouragement. As I often sign-off – I will keep going.

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Today we have a two-fer, both research related and speaking to the empowerment that I always hope and wish to come of my work.

First up,  this tweet about my low-morale work:

Then,  LaJuan Pringle, a librarian at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library System (we also worked together on the Metrolina Library Association Board), shared with me a post he wrote on the rare joy of being – and working with – other Black male librarians. He cited my 2009 study of the history and career motivations for African American male librarians. 

These messages keep my spirits up and I’m very thankful to know that my current and past work makes a positive difference in a profession I care a great deal about.

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ACRL has invited me to present at this year’s ACRL virtual conference! The line-up was announced today. I’m so thankful to be in the number along with Jennifer Ferretti (founder of we here), Jennifer Brown (I presented with her at the 2019 ARL Meeting), and Charlotte Roh.  I’m also particularly tickled that this year’s ACRL keynotes are scholar Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom and data journalist Mona Chalabi. Learn more about this year’s program.

#Recognize: Jamia Williams, M.L.S.

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Jamia earned her M.L.S. from North Carolina Central University. Currently she is Liaison Librarian at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where sheworks with seven departmental disciplines — including pharmacy, cardiology, and internal medicine — in their clinical and academic endeavors.

Finish this sentence: “A challenge that I face as a librarian of color is…”

…Staying consistent with my self-care.

Describe a current project or idea that you’re working on or have recently completed.

I am a co-host of the LibVoices podcast.

What music/artist/song are you currently into?

Afro B.

Finish the following sentence: “I am happy when I…”

…am home with my family.

Share a book that you’re currently reading, have recently read, or would like to read.

The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church’s Complicity in Racism by Jemar Tisby

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My study focusing on the low-morale experiences of public librarians has been published in the international Open Access (OA) journal, Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Science Practice and ResearchRead the article.
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