Entries from April 2009

April 29, 2009

These are my people

When asked about her well-known affinity for SLA, long time member Barb Spiegelman told me that every year, when she enters the Info-Expo at the Annual Conference and looks around at the vendors, the buzz, and the attendees, she can’t help but smile. “These are my people,” she said happily. I know what she means. [...]

April 20, 2009

Once you choose hope…

Some days, hope is what keeps me going. I hope that these tough times will soften and resolve into a market that is more sustainable. I hope that the promises of the green revolution becomes real, soon. And I hope that librarians and information professionals get through this rough patch more robust than ever. It’s [...]

April 6, 2009

Why I’m running for office

A New Era of Service Hi, my name is Cindy Romaine. I’m an information professional in Portland, Oregon. I’ve got some opinions that I’d like to share concerning the issues and opportunities facing information professionals. I am intrigued by President Obama’s call for service and the need for personal responsibility in making public institutions work effectively. [...]