The Book Shepherd

And they will cheer him.

I just keep coming back to how absolutely stupid this thread is.

(Also how it ties into this: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...)

I’m so glad I don’t have to go to work tomorrow.

The best thing I’ve ever done for myself, vacation planning wise, is plan to take a day after I get back off before I have to go back to work.

Spend all the time with them! I used to get so annoyed when people told me not to hold my babies too much- both from an early childhood education angle but also from a mom one!

Beat my mom in a game of crib, which is a pretty big deal.

Very glad I am not talking about any of my immediate family here!

That punch in the gut feeling of homophobia coming from someone you love.

Oh yeah no shade against traditions like that! It’s the advertising and extending of shopping seasons I’m against.

I love Christmas, I love Halloween- I just want to enjoy the summer without thinking about holidays that don’t happen for months!

My husband tells me it’s too early for me to be this mad about capitalism but joke’s on him, I’m always mad about capitalism.

“Christmas in July!” “Summerween!” Stop! No! Let us enjoy the season we’re in before rushing into the next! Stop extending everything into a shopping holiday that lasts 4 months!

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Asked in central NL if I was from out of town so I guess I’ll hand in my bayman’s card now.

Is it the one that they turned manacled into? I know they changed the names and published it with some changes and it is just about to come out! I Don’t Know can relive that again though haha

The roller coaster that is Dramione fan fiction!

The first level of government to figure out online voting will see a huge increase in voter numbers, and I hope I live to see it.

"ChatGPT is great for brainstorming!"

Actually we have a tool for that already! It's called thinking. We use our brain. It's called brainstorming! Clue is in the name.

Also scary!

Driving through central NL and passing by Joey’s Lookout and remembering how my then 5 year old once yelled “who is that man and why is that scary sign there?”

“We Couldn’t Generate an Answer for your Question” - ACRLog Editor’s note: We welcome a guest blog post from Jay Singley, Document Delivery and Circulation Desk Manager at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. In March 2025, Ex Libris unveiled thei...

All those AI-powered tools library vendors are turning on by default (or your library is choosing to active)?

Yeah, they aren't neutral, they aren't accurate, and the companies have no interest in providing clarity. 📚

acrlog.org/2025/07/21/w...

Collection Development By integrating AI into collection analysis, I have been able to make more data-driven, responsive decisions on acquisitions. For example, I’ve used ChatGPT to analyze usage statistics and identify the top circulating materials and formats, gaps in subject coverage or underrepresented topics, and resource trends. I’ve also had it recommend resources that fill content gaps or anticipate future needs, making it possible for me to prioritize purchases or subscriptions aligned with demand. I’ve also used ChatGPT to suggest new titles based on existing holdings, curriculum changes, and student interest, supporting acquisition decisions better rooted in student needs. I have also used AI tools, including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to streamline the weeding process. Unlike specialized library systems, Microsoft Copilot cannot assist with the weeding process autonomously, but it serves as a powerful assistant to help analyze data, summarize insights, and automate parts of the workflow in the Microsoft 365 environment. I have used both tools to scan digital records and flag titles that contain outdated or superseded medical/veterinary terminology—especially helpful in fast-evolving fields like animal pharmacology, diagnostics, or zoonotic diseases. ChatGPT can evaluate library holdings and check for updated editions, ensuring the collection remains current and relevant.

As a collection management person, all I have to say to the idea of using ChatGPT to generate books for acquisition is

Yikes

Many faces in that crowd of wrestlers trying their best to just look neutral about it and failing haha

The loss of The Harris Centre and the OPE is a blow to what makes mun a special university. Adding another VP position right now is bad optics.

One of my good friends lost her job at the Harris centre. I keep thinking that The university is going to be a different place after these cuts. Cutting all the cool and helpful things that make it special while retaining a lot of bloated management positions is such bad optics.

Please ignore the typo and focus on the war crimes.

I will never feel an allegiance to a nation or state that is stronger than my belief and that no one deserves to be starved to death, shot while seeking aid, or bombed in their tents for any reason.

Quick question but how many of you have a library card? Bonus points for if you used it this last year.

I am container gardening this year and it is going well!

Don’t even get me started on my lettuce.