Susan Parker

University Librarian, University of British Columbia, library optimist. Runs on Pacific time. 62nd President, Association of Research Libraries.

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

Hey @united, My flight landed in ORD on time and sent to a gate that has yet to be vacated. So far it's been 40 minutes of waiting for the plane at this gate to depart. I have to get from this remote gate to another terminal to connect with my next flight. Why do this?

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

Cherry blossoms time at @NitobeGarden, @UBC

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

Clear mountain views @UBC today.

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

Make a gift today for UBC Giving Day, and unlock extra funds for the Friends of @UBCLibrary. When we reach $2000, 2 anonymous donors will give an additional $2000! https://t.co/OTMeG28RXM #UBCGivingDay

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

Foggy night @UBC. @ubclibrary

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

A few more views.

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

The lower levels of the current Koerner Library building @UBC were formerly a building unto itself known as Sedgewick Library, and they still hold the majority of Koerner Library book stacks. @ubclibrary

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

@bchydro @Sparker924Sue Thanks to your team, BC Hydro-- power resumed this morning around 5:15 a.m.

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

It's wonderful to receive this ARLies award from @ARLnews for our video on expanding our Japanese special collections @UBCLibrary.

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

It's exciting to receive this ARLies award from @ARLnews for best production for our video on expanding Japanese Special Collections @UBClibrary.

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

@lisalibrarian @acochran12733 We have noticed people bartering, but haven't seen offers of cash before now. Will shining a light on this practice now help to convince folks that we have been correct in saying academic publishing is broken?

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

@mkhokhar @colbertlateshow Have a great visit--you're off to a wonderful start!

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

Rhododendron blooms @ChanCentre today @ubc.

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

Hey @AirCanada, as a member of one of your elite tiers, I usually get placed in boarding group 2. Coming back on a round trip, first leg, @United recognized me in its elite tiers and put me in group 2, but in group 5 with Air Canada for leg 2. Why? You're both Alliance partners.

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

@Angry_Staffer >v9

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

Congratulations, Rhea! I'm looking forward to our ARL Board work together.

[LJ's infoDOCKET (@infoDOCKET on Bluesky) @infodocket]

UIC Dean of Libraries Begins Appointment As Vice President/President-Elect Of Association Of Research #Libraries & More Headlines https://t.co/vOdYhZ8e6O

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

@mkhokhar Wishing you a peaceful and restorative break, and a promising new year. Looking forward to continued collaboration in the coming year!

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

Congratulations, and welcome, Andrew!

[Andrew K. Pace @andrewkpace]

Excited to share that I will be the new Exec Dir at ARL. What an honor to join ARL’s impressive Board and amazing staff who work so diligently on advocacy, leadership development, data analysis, and DEIA. I will miss USMAI but can't wait to get started. https://t.co/OgFLpZ98Go

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

We're excited to welcome Andrew to @ARLnews!

[Association of Research Libraries @ARLnews]

.@ARLnews welcomes Andrew K Pace @andrewkpace as our new Executive Director. #ARLupdates #LeadingARLLibraries
https://t.co/ixCU5qCMsV

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

@ceruleanlib Agreed--this was fast and fun and goofy in the best ways. Streisand, O'Neal AND Madeleine Kahn!