Jennifer Liss

Librarian, cataloger, authority control/ID management evangelista. Tanking in-game and IRL. she/her/hers

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

I read "Austinites" on the latest Tentative List of LC Demographic Group Terms and thought, finally, a term for Austen lovers! Well, I suppose that term would be "Austenites". Also, craving a hoagie. At 9am. In midwestlandia. We can't have it all, I suppose.

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

@iulibraries @geobtaa @HermanBWells Oops, should have included a link to Ronda's profile page: https://t.co/Ly5XI2S89p

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

Lake Monroe--just south of @IUBloomington campus--wasn't always, well, a lake. @iulibraries cartographic resources cataloger Ronda Sewald explains in the latest @geobtaa post, which features maps from the @HermanBWells collection https://t.co/BbGoaaGbMn

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

Really appreciated the #ovgtsl22 presentation by @librarycris and Glenda Alvin on serving as an interim director. Helpful info and context for those not in an interim role too. Glenda's statement, "Bloom where you're planted," will stick with me. Thank you!

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

Kumiko Reichert's lightning talk reminded me how much jargon I use, words that I don't even see as cataloging jargon anymore (plates, series). It makes a job with a steep learning curve much more daunting, esp. for student workers. #OVGTSL22

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

David Seckman shares research on happiness and, in particular, the link between happiness, gratitude, and kindness. "You can't be innovative and creative if you're stuck in a negative mindset" #OVGTSL22

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

@toddgrooten @SPKennedy88 @MelanieMcgurr Spoiler: there's no magic wand! There is, however, lots of innovating, learning to use new tools, and assembling completely new workflows. Well done! Thanks for sharing.

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

In the context of @toddgrooten's early comment about the often invisible and othering technical services work: @spkennedy88, Gregg Harris, and @MelanieMcgurr share their intricately designed process for merging 2 libraries' worth of collections into 1. Yeowza! #ovgtsl22

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

@mjhan: "We are not the cat. We are the lion" Great keynote! Lots of themes to mull over. #OVGTSL22

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

"Do more with less" is driving folks from our field and burning out those that remain. Technical services resources are among the first to go when library budgets are cut. Huge advocacy opportunity here! #OVGTSL22

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

MJ Han addresses the technical services "pipeline" problem (anyone had to hire recently?): we need to promote technical services work to students. #OVGTSL22

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

I have @DoloresPfeuffer to thank! I wish I could remember the name of the @RobesonLibrary librarian who met with me to chat about librarianship (this was in 2002 or 2003, I think).

[OVGTSL @OVGTSL]

MJ Han, the opening keynote speaker, invites #ovgtsl22 attendees to share their librarian "origin story".

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

MJ Han, opening keynote: "The web does not have structured data" [but libraries do!] #ovgtsl22

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

Attending #ovgtsl22 virtually today and tomorrow. Looking forward to the content!

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

My favorite from the Kingsbury Atlas: "Foreign city, country and region names used for Indiana cities and towns" https://t.co/AS2ln5V6A9

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

The Kingsbury Atlas of Indiana is an interesting browse. It has snapshots of 1960s era land use, income, geology, education, employment, transportation, and more https://t.co/J9H95Oh5kA

[BTAA Geoportal @geobtaa]

Popcorn 🍿 in the north, sweet corn 🌽 in the south! This 1964 map of sweet corn acreage and popcorn acreage in Indiana is part of the @HermanBWells "Indiana Historic Maps" collection.

For more crop acreage maps (including one that's just corn), see https://t.co/Sbk0MNJGhk

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

Indiana University, Bloomington Libraries is looking for a Chinese Monographic Cataloger. #tcmmfjobs #catalogingjobs #libraryjobs #lisjobs https://t.co/IdCFppE4jU

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

Apply for the diversity scholarship and attend the #ovgtsl22 library technical services conference virtually or in person! Be sure to check out the schedule for #critcat programming. https://t.co/8lmVJitLmw #cataloging

[OVGTSL @OVGTSL]

#ovgtsl22 conference student scholarships are still available! Submit your application by EOBD Wed, 4/6. Recipients may choose virtual or onsite registration. Join us to learn, network, and strengthen your resume: https://t.co/GqmYIsj4NU @ukinfosci @iSchoolKSU @iuils @iupui_lis

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

Apply or pass along to folks you know. This is a great conference (hybrid, this year) for students and those who wish to dig into library #cataloging, acquisitions, e-resources management, and the like.

[OVGTSL @OVGTSL]

OVGTSL is pleased to offer three student scholarships and two diversity scholarships to attend its 2022 Annual Conference in Bloomington, IN. Details here: https://t.co/GqmYIsj4NU #ovgtsl22

[Jennifer Liss @cursedstorm]

I look forward to some great #cataloging programs!

[OVGTSL @OVGTSL]

Call for proposals EXTENDED. Propose a full program or lightning round session for the #ovgtsl22 annual conference by Feb 4. Details: https://t.co/BUNd581R7J