3 Tips on How to De-Stress Throughout the Semester

As exciting as a new school year can be, it can also be very daunting to some.  I remember when my daughter would start a new year, as excited as she was, she would also get a little stressed when it came to managing her school/work/life schedule.  So, as this fall semester starts, I wanted to share 3 tips on how to de-stress throughout the semester. Get Moving – There are many different ways to do this on campus.  Walking/Running…

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On My Mind…In My Heart

I love texting “Thinking of you” poems to my daughter and son, Juliana & Julian, so they don’t forget that they’re in my heart & on my mind. I thought for today’s blog post, I would share one of these poems with you. I Carry Your Heart with Me by E.E. Cummings I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart) I am never without it (anywhere I go you go, my dear; and  whatever is done…

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Coming Together By Sharing Knowledge

A team shout-out to Administration, Research and Learning, Library Technology Services, and RM&D for preparing us to work remotely during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. By attending the training sessions offered by my colleagues, I learned to navigate and familiarize myself with Cisco Jabber and the features it offers. WebEx, another tool we use for video conferencing, has allowed me to collaborate in an online environment.  The quick tips and tricks I learned helped me smoothly and seamlessly transition from working together…

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A Day in the Life of…Diana Gaona

For the past 7 years I have been part of Bell Library's Technical Services department. We recently joined forces with the Periodical’s Department to become the Resource Management & Discovery Team. The joining of these two departments makes our workflow smoother. Now if we have a question, we go to each other for answers and we are all together as a support team for our students, faculty, staff, and the community. In July 18, 2018, I transitioned to my current position…

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