.. of FAVL! Today I have been working diligently on various FAVL projects from a fitting location: the Santa Clara County Library. Much of my day has been deep in the archives of Google Scholar, gathering names of academics and researchers interested in Sierra Leone. Rather then knocking on doors and traveling from library to library as I did in Sierra Leone, it is quite incredible what resources are at my fingertips, all with the help of a search engine. I will post some of the interesting articles I have found in the future..
In addition to my ongoing research, I have been drafting/editing letters of inquiries, grant proposals, translating (thanks to Google Translator.. what would I do without Google?) and editing a manual to use at Summer Reading Camps in FAVL libraries. The work that goes along with fund raising and possible event planning is proving to be a learning experience for a tyro like myself, but I like to think I am learning quickly!
To accompany my work, I have been listening to a delightful mix of African Funk reissues, courtesy of NPR. Here is a mellow song from the mix to end your work day..
In addition to my ongoing research, I have been drafting/editing letters of inquiries, grant proposals, translating (thanks to Google Translator.. what would I do without Google?) and editing a manual to use at Summer Reading Camps in FAVL libraries. The work that goes along with fund raising and possible event planning is proving to be a learning experience for a tyro like myself, but I like to think I am learning quickly!
To accompany my work, I have been listening to a delightful mix of African Funk reissues, courtesy of NPR. Here is a mellow song from the mix to end your work day..
