I am a good listener, a practiced observer, a practical risk taker, and an eternal optimist. I am infinitely curious yet focused. I believe in taking chances and learning from mistakes. I spend time looking at patterns and making connections. I do not believe in blindly following trends (in librarianship or in fashion). I enjoy technology as well as real, live, human beings. I am a fan of wild ideas as well as rational thought. I learn something new every day. I am hopeful.

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