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In this article, the author discusses the strength of job interview and small talk about the weather or a new series on Netflix and impressive series of online tutorials. It mentions challenges associated with self-awareness and script will deprive the interviewers of the opportunity to hear about the strengths. It also mentions veteran actors Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin approach their craft and the same strengths as the next librarian to excel.

Ms. Whisner contemplates the process of expressing and receiving appreciation for favors and assistance provided by librarians, and considers when giving thanks pub-licly is appropriate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author focuses on the habit of reading that is one of the most important for many of the people including the librarians and also for the authors. It informs that the libraries do not have to follow cataloging conventions slavishly and many of the cataloging rules originated in the days when catalog cards were hand-written or copied by individuals. It further informs that the book "Lawtalk: The Unknown Stories Behind Familiar Legal Expressions," written by James E. Clapp, which presents essays on legal terms in alphabetical order.

Facing a time crunch herself, Ms. Whisner suggests ways that librarians can handle periods when there is just too much to do. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses issues related to computer software for librarians. Many librarians complain that as soon as they have mastered one application or upgrade there are already new applications to take their place. The author details the reasons librarians should take on the challenge of learning new applications and examines the reasons that librarians are more adept than other users at adjusting to new technology. Methods for librarians to adjust to new software and hardware are detailed by the author.

An intern's perception of a less-than-stellar performance at the reference desk leads Ms. Whisner to consider causes, solutions, and coping mechanisms for the "bad days" that all reference librarians inevitably experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]