I currently work at the mid-Manhattan Library.
We have the longest hours and the largest circulating collection in the New York Public Library system.
And no: we are not the library with the lions... we are the funky old 6 story library across the street from it.
And no: we are not the library with the lions... we are the funky old 6 story library across the street from it.
My duties vary day to day, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Aside from desk shifts in a variety of busy environments...
I run the newest Instagram account for the library and contribute to our Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest as well.
Recently I was thrilled to host a program I created called Picture Yourself Online! which had a successful start.
During those first two events we had nearly 40 people come in and get a free headshot or two.
Some needed a good photo for a resume or LinkedIn, some just wanted a free picture.
Some needed a good photo for a resume or LinkedIn, some just wanted a free picture.
I have written a handful of blogs for the library so far:
The first was an interview with James Spader who was shooting a scene for The Blacklist in Bryant Park.
The first was an interview with James Spader who was shooting a scene for The Blacklist in Bryant Park.
It ended up being the #3 blog post in the entire NYPL system that month.
The second post established a theme for my library blogging:
I managed to interview four of the Harlem Globetrotters after a shoot near my apartment.
I managed to interview four of the Harlem Globetrotters after a shoot near my apartment.
Since then I've interviewed several others and written a few food related pieces as well.
I teach computer classes from Computer Safety & Maintenance to Facebook and Windows 7.
I teach computer classes from Computer Safety & Maintenance to Facebook and Windows 7.
There are always events and programs going on (such as the author talk below) and I host or shoot photos of a few each week.
Eric Bogosian speaking about his book Operation Nemesis on November 5th 2015.