Here's a little overview:
- Iowa Library Association (ILA) Conference
- Open Access Week
- New ISU President
- Halloween in the library (and for my dog)
- Brick and Click Conference
- ILA Planning Day
- Barks at Parks
- ILA Exec Board meetings
- Holidays (my dog met Santa at the mall)
- Staff meetings and campus trainings
- Facilitating the Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
- Supporting libraries going through challenges/censorship
- Judging string ensembles contest at the local high school
- ILA Legislative/Advocacy Day
- Illinois Information Literacy Summit
- National Library Legislative Day
- ILA-ACRL/IPAL Spring Conference
- Iowa Private Academic Libraries Information Literacy Interest Group
- Random stuff (usually involving my dog) sprinkled throughout
Enjoy!
#ialib17 unconference poster ready. Putting my camp counselor and teacher handwriting skills to… https://t.co/CMFTfKGqFn— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
#ialib17 opening session introing candidates and mayor's welcome! pic.twitter.com/9EAEjvCpuE— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics @KoryStamper opening keynote dictionary-guardian of English #flamingelmo pic.twitter.com/ppa6Zq3UI2— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics dialects are like rivers, shaping world around them & going wherever it pleases, inclusive glance into a person's world pic.twitter.com/Dy17AcgBDK— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics #popculture programming for teens & adults session with @playswithbooks & @pantherbiblio & @MickLibrary packed house! pic.twitter.com/sJomknvvaj— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
Don't miss all the great slides and handouts from #ialib17! Here's the link! https://t.co/klnKxHmx1A— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
Congratulations to Susan Craig, @icpl director, @IowaLA member of the year! #ialib17 pic.twitter.com/umVLiuk2mJ— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics y'all. This singing dancing robot exists. I had to document it for the world to see. You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/Jn7M7kRRMz— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
Just typed up notes from #ialib17 Diversity & Inclusion Unconf from earlier today! https://t.co/m64FdLXcWJ They'll also be shared on website— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
Updates from @StateLibraryIA at the @IowaLA #ialib17 #ialibpics breakfast with the board pic.twitter.com/b2zxtGhMAd— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics @rsfunke kicking off the @IowaLA business meeting before @ALALibrary's Jody Gray keynote! Excited to hear Jody speak! pic.twitter.com/fEe5RYW4ii— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
May think "it doesn't happen in libraries" but it does. The system, despite trying to be inclusive, harm was still done #ialib17 #ialibpics pic.twitter.com/Au4nrmBgYK— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
every1's work, evy day. Every1 is part of the systems in place so everyone. Reds to do the work. & it's not binary #ialib17 #ialibpics pic.twitter.com/8w4b1xg2T3— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
100% agree! Lucky to have colleagues like @bookowl!— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics can't wait to learn from Our World Our Libraries: Diversity as intentional practice! pic.twitter.com/oNzEaSuELL— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics learning about the value of personal stories from your community. @CRPublicLibrary Heidi Hartke pic.twitter.com/PmuMBoHK2o— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics consider your community when hosting legacy-series-type events. Personal stories from the community. pic.twitter.com/TT4ZAPWEyx— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
Recognizing the service of exec board members transitioning off or into new positions @bookowl @rsfunke #ialib17 #ialibpics pic.twitter.com/8Iv9TEhYdj— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics @MichelleHoover_ our author speaker at lunch today! So excited to learn more about her process and inspiration! pic.twitter.com/jCpMHIO92E— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics announcing all iowa reads picks! All Iowa, all Iowa children's, and all Iowa YA! pic.twitter.com/oQqxlh3nN2— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
This is the 1st min since the #ialib17 conference for #ialibpics. @Logray was Fri AM keynote! TY for doing the work & helping others engage! pic.twitter.com/kdau9J9kpJ— Cara (@stonca01) October 21, 2017
Don't forget about all the amazing resources on the #ialib17 conference website! https://t.co/klnKxHE8qa— Cara (@stonca01) October 23, 2017
Check out @ISU_Library's Open Access Week display! Perfect for Halloween or old horror movie lovers! #openaccessweek #openaccess pic.twitter.com/ieOAG2yZCo— Cara (@stonca01) October 23, 2017
An open workflow approach to increasing research efficiency, reproducibility, and diversity. @JeffSpies @ISU_Library #oaweek pic.twitter.com/1GXlNigDiI— Cara (@stonca01) October 23, 2017
It's official. Wendy Wintersteen is the #NextISUPres pic.twitter.com/MUQoDtiyPz— IA Board of Regents (@IowaRegents) October 23, 2017
Y'all! @ISU_Library @ISUCFVMB @ISU_Archives has some cool homecoming stuff on display! Ever seen an obstetrical phantom? Now's your chance! pic.twitter.com/cJ4WDXPoFM— Cara (@stonca01) October 27, 2017
— Cara (@stonca01) October 27, 2017
Check out the sweet and spooky @ISU_Archives trivia today until 2 pm. Fun costumes, too! #archives #halloween Students can win prizes! pic.twitter.com/cBL7Fv4wIm— Cara (@stonca01) October 31, 2017
My Pup is going to be Marty McFly from Back to the Future. She can really rock a red vest https://t.co/N08NthA0Tb #halloween #mastiff #puppy pic.twitter.com/8EVpsDaure— Cara (@stonca01) October 31, 2017
Gearing up for a great @BCconf! Ready to learn!— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 collections decoded: reflections and strategies for anti-racist collection development pic.twitter.com/2AVPwkR8At— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 anti-racist collection development and anti-racist librarianship pic.twitter.com/4FQnpGC3R8— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 strategies for building diverse collections pic.twitter.com/cdTvWcv8fi— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 use funding or endowments specifically for purchasing with diversity in mind. pic.twitter.com/wb2dkWwVnm— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
Lightning rounds at #bclc17 pic.twitter.com/t3YgSXg1U2— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 Ghosted be faculty: When you build it and they don't come pic.twitter.com/fhI0Cj6tbW— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 Maximizing classroom dynamics through teaching methods pic.twitter.com/d445q0mZvD— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
Forgot the pic! Was listening too closely to pay attention to tweeting! #BCLC17 pic.twitter.com/0itnOMdVIA— Cara (@stonca01) November 4, 2017
I've found my puppy's doppelgänger. #startrek #startrekvoyager #trekkie #dognerd #Puppy #neapolitanmastiffpupoy #neapolitanmastiff pic.twitter.com/eNiPxIQTCK— Cara (@stonca01) November 10, 2017
Today I unknowingly dressed as @IowaStateU brand standards. Wish I would have thought of this for Halloween! pic.twitter.com/m7CwPpD98G— Cara (@stonca01) November 15, 2017
Great group of folks gathered at @johnstonlibrary for @IowaLA planning day. Getting pumped to plan for another engaging year! pic.twitter.com/eaSAjJny0t— Cara (@stonca01) November 16, 2017
Attendees at @IowaLA planning day brains have stormed! Here's some sharing out! #brainstorming #libraries #library pic.twitter.com/zEHrtnMVLl— Cara (@stonca01) November 16, 2017
Thank you to @micahbazant for sharing your art freely! I'll be adding 2 other pieces of yours shortly! #everyoneiswelcomehere #inclusiveart pic.twitter.com/UurK0GqmVs— Cara (@stonca01) November 21, 2017
Just deleted this from a scholarship app draft... "my soul is slipping away by schmoozing with politicians" Rephrased to say "engaging...w/o feeling like we are compromising who we are" & "still maintaining my integrity and core values" Already politicking!— Cara (@stonca01) November 22, 2017
Thank you to @isuhortclub for offering such beautiful poinsettias for the ISU community to purchase! pic.twitter.com/ciw147J9uX— Cara (@stonca01) November 30, 2017
Thank you to Ames O’Donnell @AceHardware for welcoming my pup and me into your store this afternoon! We’ll be back! #patiencethepup pic.twitter.com/b9wTOt9VFR— Cara (@stonca01) December 3, 2017
I made myself a reminder for when the #barksatparks dogs would be here and then decided to send it out to my students along w/other special dead week/finals week events at the library. #omgdogs pic.twitter.com/I62qRfJcMe— Cara (@stonca01) December 4, 2017
Y’all. Puppies at work. Yes, technically they’re there for students, but residual puppy happiness is still amazing. #barksatparks all week at @ISU_Library! pic.twitter.com/9jD5LTrMNN— Cara (@stonca01) December 4, 2017
— Cara (@stonca01) December 5, 2017
#barksatparks at @ISU_Library is happening 2 more days! Meet pups. Love them. Smile lots. pic.twitter.com/bdGiX9qNV2— Cara (@stonca01) December 6, 2017
I’m actually a people librarian, not a book librarian. My job is to help people all day, which doesn’t leave much time for reading, even outside work.— Cara (@stonca01) December 8, 2017
Your @IowaLA exec board hard at work discussing current issues, services, prof devpt, and supporting Iowa libraries of all sizes and subjects. pic.twitter.com/Z9iwPbcwe3— Cara (@stonca01) December 8, 2017
Thank you to @bethmcneil for the kindness! Even my new post-it bundle is smiling! pic.twitter.com/dOih33rwG3— Cara (@stonca01) December 11, 2017
Serendipitous animal sweater twinning at @ISU_Library today with @OpenAccessElder! Puppy sweater, meet penguin sweater! pic.twitter.com/rIIoc9M6xt— Cara (@stonca01) December 11, 2017
I'm not saying I'm the type of person to take their dog to the mall Santa for Christmas photos. But I'm also not not saying I'm the type of person to take their dog to the mall Santa for Christmas photos... #mastiffpuppy #puppy #puppymeetssanta #santa pic.twitter.com/miXii7cuUS— Cara (@stonca01) December 13, 2017
Loved this artwork gallery just inside @WilcoxLibrary’s entrance! Thanks for hosting our @ILAACRL exec board transition meeting today! pic.twitter.com/Htu7Mo94Fn— Cara (@stonca01) December 18, 2017
Learning more about staff and faculty roles in @ISUGreenDot at @ISUPSCouncil #violenceprevention pic.twitter.com/aj1tQa3PuT— Cara (@stonca01) January 9, 2018
My first #flliastate experience! Great work all! #iowafll #aie #SMSWaukee pic.twitter.com/eLzwLnupcC— Cara (@stonca01) January 13, 2018
— Cara (@stonca01) January 16, 2018
I'm facilitating this awesome workshop using @AAUW curriculum! Come learn how to advocate for yourself and your future using salary negotiation techniques! https://t.co/iGgcHuNBrk— Cara (@stonca01) January 16, 2018
Thanks to @ILAACRL Exec Board for a great meeting! It's a privilege and pleasure to be your @IowaLA liaison!— Cara (@stonca01) January 22, 2018
Day2 with @DeEttaMJones on cultural comps for @ISU_Library leaders...is it possible to be super energized and exhausted at same time? pic.twitter.com/rFTTUhBadj— Beth McNeil (@bethmcneil) January 25, 2018
Glad to be able to meet today with @isuWomensCenter and @WiSE_ISU to firm up the final details for this week's #AAUWStartSmart workshop!— Cara (@stonca01) January 29, 2018
@AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation workshop starts soon! Thanks to everyone for making this even happen! pic.twitter.com/v3iSrpuntP— ISU Women's Center (@isuWomensCenter) January 31, 2018
LOVED reconnecting with a college classmate of mine and meeting his students here for the @IowaStateU Cyclone Honor Band Festival. Even more excited to be able to welcome them to ISU next year as first-year students!— Cara (@stonca01) February 2, 2018
A Seat at the Table: Iowa State Women Mentored by Women Faculty to Negotiate Wages #AAUWStartSmart @aauw— Cara (@stonca01) February 7, 2018
https://t.co/HMKjDvJef5 via @iowastatedaily
Editorial: Stop trying to discredit the wage gap and gender disparities https://t.co/4eBCJgD568 via @iowastatedaily #wagegap @AAUW #aauwstartsmart— Cara (@stonca01) February 8, 2018
I support the freedom to read and Iowa libraries! @OrangeCityPL @IowaLA #freedomtoread @ncte #censorship @ALALibrary @OIF @OneIowa pic.twitter.com/uZIS2NMwav— Cara (@stonca01) February 19, 2018
@OrangeCityPL is facing an intellectual freedom challenge as we speak, with some arguing to limit LBGTQIA+ titles in their collection #freedomtoread Their board meets at 4 PM today to discuss. https://t.co/ZBLHa6u6V5— Cara (@stonca01) February 20, 2018
I Support the Freedom to Read and Iowa Libraries! https://t.co/29dJMzNoiR via @oif— Cara (@stonca01) February 23, 2018
Dear everyone, Read this book chapter. It is essential for so many, but especially for librarians navigating invisible conditions. #libraries #library #disability #invisibleillness https://t.co/dtynpolaB9— Cara (@stonca01) February 28, 2018
Shared it out with our staff and got a message right away with interest and a question! Hoping our support staff and/or new librarians check it out!— Cara (@stonca01) March 2, 2018
I was excited to learn that the last-minute reminder email I sent to our staff here resulted in one more conference proposal submission we wouldn't necessarily have gotten! Sometimes it just takes a little nudge to increase engagement! Hooray!— Cara (@stonca01) March 2, 2018
What a pleasure and privilege to serve as string ensembles judge for @ACSD_News HS contest today! I was so impressed with every ensemble I heard and all should be proud of the hard work that went into their performances! #music #orchestra #orchdorch #orchdork #contest— Cara (@stonca01) March 3, 2018
Thank you @NateBoulton for continuing to support Iowa libraries and for visiting during Iowa Library Legislative Day! @IowaLA pic.twitter.com/TLFCXqj4NL— Cara (@stonca01) March 14, 2018
Thank you to Herman Quirmbach for visiting the @IowaLA legislative day and for advocating for Iowa libraries! @ShanSpeer pic.twitter.com/UBkYRlOyCG— Cara (@stonca01) March 14, 2018
Thank you to Rep. Greg Heartsill for stopping by the @IowaLA Legislative Day reception to visit about libraries! pic.twitter.com/ZOxuodqn4c— Cara (@stonca01) March 14, 2018
.@ALA_Booklist Really!? I'm concerned (disappointed, disheartened) about the thought process (or lack thereof) when it came to publishing this piece. https://t.co/Gf75aQ0WdX— Cara (@stonca01) March 21, 2018
I saw it yesterday, too. I had to sit with it for some time to even be able to comment. It's really hard for me to wrap my mind around how this made it through any review/editing process to print...— Cara (@stonca01) March 21, 2018
Y’all, this table at the library wins all the gold stars! Check out this set up! They have live fish! Happy Persian New Year! #Norooz #Nowruz pic.twitter.com/ysVm75X0dm— Cara (@stonca01) March 21, 2018
Effective teams: how to navigate both gender and cultural diversity- Kathrin Zippel @ISU_Library @IowaStateU pic.twitter.com/ErJBgVjF0g— Cara (@stonca01) March 26, 2018
#MeToo @IowaStateU welcomes @TaranaBurke, introduced by @ISUGreenDot Jazzmine Brooks pic.twitter.com/7GHVrL2zbs— Cara (@stonca01) March 27, 2018
Oh, hi, April in Iowa. Here’s the view from Ames. #iawx #snow @IowaStateU @IowaStateWX pic.twitter.com/zyNZTzVcj4— Cara (@stonca01) April 3, 2018
As a newish IL librarian I heard @charbooth speak at LOEX , it was exciting and inspiring. As a newish IL admin I got to hear Char speak again today. It was reinvigorating and affirming. Always what I need. #ilsummit #librarylife— Becky (@beckiejean) April 20, 2018
Hands down, favorite breakout was about effectively using the last few minutes of class from @ljsmanz! Definitely will dig into https://t.co/Kv96YdZ3AD & other resources mentioned! So many activities we can using start immediately! #ilsummit #infolit pic.twitter.com/KpTjMHNyBY— Cara (@stonca01) April 21, 2018
Instructional design to the rescue #ilsummit pic.twitter.com/SUnjYK2yu9— Cara (@stonca01) April 21, 2018
A curriculum of one’s own presented creative expressions of scholarship & rsch. It’s not just bibs & papers, it can be so much more! ie historical non-fiction graphic novels, ted talks, visual narratives, spot the research “in the wild” (everyday things) #ilsummit pic.twitter.com/v6jfAKGq2w— Cara (@stonca01) April 21, 2018
Teaching transfer students: closing the gap. Transfer students have a special place in my heart bc I was an undergrad transfer. We all need to keep collab across campus & across institutions to make sure they don’t fall through the cracks. This session is a good start #ilsummit pic.twitter.com/czgvxa3J0d— Cara (@stonca01) April 21, 2018
Much to reflect on from #ilsummit, but particularly considering my new position to be an excuse to dive deeper into reflective practice, the pursuit of purposefulness and vocation, and frequent self-reminders re: balance are some new/reminder takeaways from @charbooth’s keynote pic.twitter.com/wB2DoxjZWC— Cara (@stonca01) April 22, 2018
Sunday reading. “Consciousness doesn’t come automatically; it comes through being alive, awake, curious, and often furious.” Maxine Greene, Landscapes in Learning— Cara (@stonca01) April 22, 2018
#BarksAtParks at @ISU_Library this sweet pup is 4 mo and is learning all about giving love! The dogs are here all week! pic.twitter.com/oguT2ggX0r— Cara (@stonca01) April 23, 2018
Here’s a close up shot of the awesome @ISU_Library poster from the U ST110 presentations this afternoon! pic.twitter.com/6VhR4pgzYp— Cara (@stonca01) April 24, 2018
Check out some fun collaboration with Preservation and SCUA at @ISU_Library working with HS 4-H students from around Iowa! https://t.co/yrF7GsABtn— Cara (@stonca01) April 25, 2018
This pup loved walking around @IowaStateU getting ear scratches and snuggles from students! #Puppy #neapolitanmastiffpup #neapolitanmastiff #neapolitanmastiffpuppy #dogsofinstagram #bullmastiffmix #bullmastiffmixpuppy #mastiffpuppy #mastiffmix #mastiff ig: morepatienceplease pic.twitter.com/qQ3w2XQFMO— Cara (@stonca01) April 27, 2018
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Finals week whiteboard at @ISU_Library pic.twitter.com/F7t7doal5u— Cara (@stonca01) May 5, 2018
#NLLD18 Day 1 recap: ~500 ppl @ National Library Legislative Day briefing. Tmw your IA crew hits the hill to talk @US_IMLS funding, LSTA/IAL, broadband access & Iowa communities with @SteveKingIA @RepDavidYoung @daveloebsack @RepRodBlum @SenJoniErnst @ChuckGrassley #fundlibraries pic.twitter.com/dj9hUgUavO— Cara (@stonca01) May 8, 2018
Thank you to @daveloebsack & amazing staff for your continued support of IA libraries and for meeting with @IowaLA librarians to talk about @US_IMLS funding, LSTA/IAL, broadband access & Iowa communities #fundlibraries #NLLD18 pic.twitter.com/pbx8BkF4YS— Cara (@stonca01) May 8, 2018
Check out your Iowa delegation to National Library Legislative Day 2018 in American Libraries Magazine! https://t.co/vwKa6HZV6E— ILA/ACRL (@ILAACRL) May 16, 2018
— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
Mary Anderson speaking on ebook study. Fyffe scholarship presentation #ilaacrl18 #ipal18 pic.twitter.com/02EjJ7GGay— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
Lightning round prezos at #ilaacrl18 #ipal18 Ashley McHose from @WartburgCollege, Libs from @lorascollege, Sue Miller from @KirkwoodCC, & @bookowl from @DrakeUniversity pic.twitter.com/5SUmVzIraL— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
More lightning prezos at #ilaacrl18 #ipal18 from HJ Pedelty at @uiowa, JennSailnier at @lorascollege, ant Caitlin Moriarty at @ISU_Library @IowaStateU pic.twitter.com/Nu3XPsxhbl— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
#ilaacrl18 #ipal18 Prof. Dev. Committee unconference on critical thinking and IL. pic.twitter.com/5TDk45eBdR— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
#ilaacrl18 #ipal18 Stanley the Pug (is amazing!) and markets the @clarkelib @ClarkeU Learning from Jenny Parker and Sue Liebold (check out Stanley’s business card! ❤️🐶 pic.twitter.com/GiuDieP4HV— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
#ilaacrl18 #ipal18 @RodLibrary’s @brownekr talking picture books and cultural competency! pic.twitter.com/UqxA9ZTwIn— Cara (@stonca01) June 1, 2018
— Cara (@stonca01) June 1, 2018
I can’t believe I forgot to take any photos this morning at #ilaacrl18 #ipal18! Awesome prezo by @RodLibrary’s @pantherbiblio and Jim Kelly— Cara (@stonca01) June 1, 2018
We were singing your praises, @ljsmanz, at this year's #ilaacrl2018 and #ipal2018 Information Literacy Interest Group session! Right, @beckiejean? :) Still loving the ideas you shared about using the last 5 mins of class! :)— Cara (@stonca01) June 1, 2018
Thank you to all who participated in the rich conversations at the #IPAL18 #ilaarl18 IL Interest Group meeting! Here's the blog w/ notes from our activities. https://t.co/SImc1srpCf— Cara (@stonca01) June 4, 2018
Already looking forward to next year’s conference! @beckiejean & @stonca01 @ILAACRL
