This is why I get "in trouble" at times. I add a student for a research consult "outside" of the library's calendar (off the books) because there is no availability on the calendar, so I sneak them as long as I got a spot available in my personal calendar.

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On the War in Iran | AUPresses Digital Digest

Some more reading of possible interest for some via Association of University Presses, including links to books, articles, and lists.

digitaldigest.up.hcommons.org/2026/03/25/o...

#Iran #warfare #AmericanEmpire #books #reading #resources #ReferenceDesk

Another Sunday at #ReferenceDesk. While #MercuryRetrograde did end on Friday, 3/20, it was quite a pain, and I'm not ruling anything out yet until we get out of the post shadow period.

Anyhow, new week, we'll take it day at a time.

#SundayLibrarian #ItinerantLibrarian

Male Victims of Sexual Assault: A Review of the Literature - Class Autonomy Compared to female rape victims, the literature addressing male rape victims remains a growing area of interest for counselors and scholars. This article aims to review the growing literature on male ...

Of possible interest for some.

> Male Victims of Sexual Assault: A Review of the Literature
classautonomy.info/male-victims...

#men #crime #LiteratureReview #ReferenceDesk #resources

Statistical Yearbook 2025, Sixty-eighth Issue | United Nations iLibrary The Statistical Yearbook is an annual compilation of a wide range of international economic, social and environmental statistics on over 200 countries and areas, compiled from sources including UN age...

Of interest for some. You can buy a print copy or you can freely read it online at their website.

> Statistical Yearbook 2025, Sixty-eighth Issue www.un-ilibrary.org/content/book...

#GovDocs #NGO #statistics #ReferenceDesk #resources #UnitedNations

USMC Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, as portrayed by actor R. Lee Ermey. The drill sergeant points at viewer, serious. Says: "Here at the help desk we welcome your problems with enthusiasm."

Student worker did not show this morning, so this guy is doing a little extra time at #ReferenceDesk this morning. Whether in person or virtual, we got your answers.

#ItinerantLibrarian

Google Has a Secret Reference Desk. Here's How to Use It. 40 Google features to find exactly what you need, the alternative search engines that do things Google won't, and the reference desk framework underneath all of it.

If you can't de-Googlefy, at least take back control.
#FuckGoogle #SearchTerms #HowToSearch #ReferenceDesk
open.substack.com/pub/cardcata...

I'd say depends on context. You wear them so I don't have to hear your phone call or damn movie in a confined space, wear them. You come to my #ReferenceDesk and can't speak because you have them on, I'll ask you to remove them or come back when you can listen to me. (e)

I'll be honest. Someone comes to my #ReferenceDesk with one of those I'll be asking them to remove them or leave. I am not consenting to being recorded for some assclown. (e)

Sunday at #ReferenceDesk. Went around building changing time on clocks, except for couple that have dead batteries, and I got wait til they get ordered (or I say fuck it and bring a couple from home).

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Interesting synchronicity for me. One of my research consults today the student is writing about the Mabinogion.

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On follow up, completed two research consults this evening. one for ETAD (Engineering Tech and Design) and another for a second semester general studies. So now cruising to end of shift.

#SundayLibrarian #ReferenceDesk #ItinerantLibrarian

Once again at #ReferenceDesk for the #SundayLibrarian shift. I will be here 'til 9p or so.

#ItinerantLibrarian

Gap in #ReferenceDesk coverage; student worker absent, so I am putting in some time this afternoon.

#ItinerantLibrarian #SaturdayLibrarian

Online search has really gotten awful. Trying to find a basic article on topic, all I get is bs from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other shitty videos. Not what I nor my student need.

Ugh.

#ReferenceDesk #ItinerantLibrarian

Once in a while I get some out of state reference query that can be, well, interesting. While I am happy to work on it and provide an answer to the best of my abilities, I do wonder why aren't they talking to one of their local librarians? (c)

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Another Sunday at #ReferenceDesk. I have a research consult later this evening, some classes to prep for next week, and some administrivia.

Keeps me off the streets. 🛣️

#SundayLibrarian #ItinerantLibrarian

Photo of Bartles and Jaymes, spokespersons for the titular wine cooler brand. They are standing together in the middle of a farm field. Jaymes holds a four pack of their fine product. Text: Thank you for your support.

Whirlwind of a day. Not bad, but very busy with various things including teaching a class, a research consult, meeting with my student workers, and some other stuff.

Hey, keeps me off the streets.

However, no #Tarot card this eve. We'll try again tomorrow.

#ItinerantLibrarian #ReferenceDesk

Working #ReferenceDesk. My student worker did not show, so I am running the show on my own at this hour. Whether virtual or in person, I got you covered.

#SuperbOwl 🦉 time tends to be lower traffic, but we still get some traffic. I have 2 consults scheduled.

#SundayLibrarian #ItinerantLibrarian

#ReferenceDesk
#resources
#dictionary
#slang

Student comes to #ReferenceDesk about book. Book is textbook, and turns out it is on reserves. No biggie. They comment they wanted to get copy, but sells for about $100. I almost fall off my chair since it is a trade paperback. I check, damn book is OOP.

Maybe teacher needs to update lesson plans.

#ReferenceDesk
#CIAWorldFactbook
#GovDocs
#preservation

Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell - CIA

Well, shit. The regime is killing off the 'CIA World Factbook.'
www.cia.gov/stories/stor...

Having said, anyone want to lay bets if it gets a private pick up? Kind of like the US Statistical Abstract (from Census Bureau) got picked up by ProQuest?

#GovDocs #USGovernment #ReferenceDesk #RIP

Putting in some morning time at #ReferenceDesk. Virtual or in person, we are here.

#ItinerantLibrarian

Another Sunday at #ReferenceDesk. So far mostly quiet, so I can get some administrivia done as well as prep for some upcoming research consults and classes I am teaching.

#SundayLibrarian #ItinerantLibrarian

Working the #ReferenceDesk as the #SundayLibrarian. Usually I can leave my student worker at the desk and stay in the office, but today I have a new worker, so I need to be close by.

I'll be a bit busy given I have 2 consults, and other administrivia to complete.

#ItinerantLibrarian

#resources
#resistance
#ReferenceDesk
#solidarity ✊

Do what you can with what you have and where you are.

R. Lee Ermey, in his role as U.S. Marines Gunnery Sergeant, looking at the viewer pointing a finger. Text: Here at the help desk we welcome your problems with enthusiasm.

Putting in some time at #ReferenceDesk. I also have a new student worker working their first shift this early evening, so I will be here a bit late in order to train them.

#ItinerantLibrarian

#FYI #PSA #ReferenceDesk #resources #StaySafe

#books #reading #Thelema #occultsky
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