Monthly Archives: May 2011

5 TED Talks That Inspire Innovation

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Kiyomi

*This post is in response to @wawoodworth TEDucation: 5 TED Talks Librarians Should Watch (and Why) The keys to innovation in science and in librarianship are to relax, look at things with a new perspective and then: solve a problem, … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Tenure Track: Negotiating Your Hire Package

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Kiyomi

*This is just a compilation of all the great advice I’ve been given or privy to about negotiating one’s hire package. You may be thinking, I don’t want to negotiate, why should I stick my neck out?  The only way … Continue reading →

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The Incidental #Scimom

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Kiyomi

As far back as I can remember I’ve always managed to take alternate routes in life.  From friendships and education, to career path, I’ve always marched to my own invisible (and possibly neurotic) drummer.  My path to being a #Scimom … Continue reading →

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