The Carnegie Corporation and the New York Times have announced the 2008 I Love My Librarian! Award. You can nominate your favorite librarian here (hint hint).

How has the library, and the nominee, improved the quality of your life?

How does the nominee make the library a better place?

We as librarians want you to think of the library not as a place just to get books, but a place that can enhance your life. As the new school year begins, here are some ways that we can help students:

* We offer individual and group study space throughout the library. If you need a room for a group, feel free to email me ahead of time and I will make arrangements.

* Teen programming which ranges from video games to author visits to book clubs.

* A cafe which provides space to grab a drink and catch up with friends.

* Dozens of volunteer opportunities for students in middle school and up.

* Personalized reference service for students working on research papers. We are able to help you throughout the entire process, from creating a thesis to helping you find last-minute resources.

Also, I'm really nice and hilarious! Happy first week of school and have a great Labor Day!