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8 August 2007 ? Wednesday
More of the same, I?m afraid ? quiet on campus one heck of an understatement. There are only a handful of students and staff around. I?m spending some time rearranging the book collection so that new books can fit in where they belong.… Read the rest
A quick introduction: My name is Lydia Pittman (GSLIS ’97) and I’m the Head of Tech Services at Lasell, a small college in Newton, MA. I’m here in San Juan Del Sur for the first time, getting acquainted and solidifying plans to bring a student volunteer group back here, hopefully in March ’08.… Read the rest
5 August 2007 ? Sunday
Wow, it is quiet on campus ? there are very few faculty around and very few students. The 2nd summer session ends in a couple of weeks. All three of my colleagues are out, either on leave or at a conference, so work is me and two student assistants.… Read the rest
3 August 2007 – Friday
Yours truly is back in Kuwait, the land of hot, hot, hot! Official temperature is 48C or 118F !! Unofficial has been up to 53C or 127F ? yipes!!
I had an excellent leave. I began in June by attending the annual American Library Association conference – good to be amongst the chosen again and to see the continuous new technology developments.… Read the rest
The first day in San Juan del Sur! And in the library!! I can?t believe how much has changed. It doesn?t feel like so long ago that I was here, but in fact it has been a year and a half.… Read the rest
The past eight weeks in Nicaragua have been a whirlwind of incredible experiences and events. I have come to love the Nica culture and the town of San Juan del Sur. I?ve experienced a lot of firsts here in San Juan.… Read the rest