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Author Archives: juliemstill
Jayne Ann Krentz on Librarians
For the past 30 years or so I have been a fairly regular reader of romance novelist Jayne Ann Krentz. She previously worked as a librarian, and once a librarian always a librarian. Several years ago I wrote an article … Continue reading
RIP Palmerston the Cat
Some years ago I gave a few talks on the twitter habits of feline British civil servants. I continued to follow their twitter (oops, sorry, X) feeds. Most social media users have parasocial relationships of some kind. Mine just happened … Continue reading
Some Thoughts on Google Scholar
As someone with an affinity for data, and having written a book called Managing Your Brand, I tend to follow metrics, especially those relating to my scholarly output. I focus on Google Scholar, though there are other options. This is … Continue reading
Office Notes
Recently I was cleaning up my office. I took down a note that has followed me from state to state, employer to employer, office to office. It is a full-page obituary of Baker the Cat, from the September 1994 issue … Continue reading
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Some Thoughts on Success Metrics
Many people dislike going to campus events, talk only to people they work with, and leave feeling bad about their attendance. If you ask them why they can’t really tell you. However, if you ask if they feel their attendance … Continue reading
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SFWA Author Kaffeeklatsches
As a longtime reader of science fiction and fantasy I follow some of my favorite authors on twitter. From their tweets I’ve been aware of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer’s Association’s annual conference and auction for a few years … Continue reading
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The Bene Gesserit in To Boldly Go
Many people who read Frank Herbert’s Dune focus in on the environmental aspects of the plot. What I remember most, not surprisingly, are the female characters: Princess Irulan and her memoirs, Chani and the Fremen, Alia and her relationship with … Continue reading
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On Being A Peer Reviewer
There is a decided push, if not an outright edict, in academia to publish in peer reviewed journals. It is a gold standard for research in most areas, and viewed favorably even in areas where monographs are more prevalent. The … Continue reading
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A Thirty Year Update
The second article I wrote on a library related topic was published in 1990. I was in my first full-time professional job, at a community college, and researched library services to transfer students. There really wasn’t anything specifically on libraries … Continue reading
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Unusual Corn Casserole
(recipe at end of post) This recipe is part of my spouse’s holiday tradition. When I’ve mentioned it to people I’m surprised at how many use the same or a slightly varied recipe. We all think it is something that … Continue reading
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Still Waters 