Melly Tango·Nov 26, 2019Walking on a tight ropeA lot goes through your mind when you are preparing to switch from one team to the next. There is a great of material you want to handover…
Melly Tango·Sep 27, 2018Strange inquiriesWhen you are rostered to a telephone service for interlibrary loans and copy service, you will get asked the most obscure questions and…
Melly Tango·Jul 28, 2018A human seeking nostalgia ways in digital.Digital does not have to be the only draw card for places, but the burgeoning issue is that we are becoming dependent on it. I find as time…
Melly Tango·Apr 17, 2018Libraries becoming the new park.Libraries thinking of heading towards the territory of gradually reducing staff in open spaces and replacing them with computer screens are…
Melly Tango·Jan 28, 2018Bye Bye 2017, and well, hello 2018.In the year, 2017, I have fulfilled two of my life bucket list items: travel to Europe and to graduate with my university degree. I know, I…
Melly Tango·Dec 13, 2017Innovation is no Sunday morning.Sure the word “innovation” has been used over and over, and probably, you are rolling your eyes now. So, I am not going to patronise you…
Melly Tango·Nov 17, 2017The Balancing act of successionHow does management replace a long term employee who has retired? What “stuff” is passed onto the newly hired staff. I do wonder. Sadly…A response icon2A response icon2
Melly Tango·Sep 25, 2017“Oh, phooey!” I have to wear gloves.Safe guarding collections from any GLAMR institution involves everyone. The reader, staff, storage manager, donors, and governments…
Kassi Grace·Aug 30, 2017the risk of silenceThere have been a few people that when I’ve told them I’m studying to be a Librarian have informed me of bad experiences with being shushed…
Melly Tango·Jul 24, 2017My reflection on racism & identity in Australia (and overseas).Recently, I had the pleasure to attend a talk on racism and identity in Australia. The Immigration Museum in Victoria has a five years old…
