Who’s Your Literary Hero?

There are times when each of us feels overwhelmed or discouraged in our lives. In times of worry and uncertainty, I take refuge in the words of writers I admire. 

One of my literary heroes is James Baldwin, whose work can be explored through the library’s catalog, or through several hundred videos uploaded to YouTube, or many other resources available online. 

I’ve included here a Pacifica Radio Archives audio stream from “The Artist's Struggle for Integrity,” which was originally broadcast by WBAI Radio in New York City on November 29, 1962. It’s well worth a listen in its entirety. 

Bmore Historic Unconference

Now's your chance to register for this year's Bmore Historic unconference, which will be held Friday, October 11th at the Maryland Historical Society.

What is Bmore Historic? According to the event website, it's "a participant-led unconference for scholars, students, professionals and volunteers who care about public history, historic preservation and cultural heritage in the Baltimore region."

The event website has all the details you'll need, including:

• What's an unconference?
• How much does it cost?
• Who are the event sponsors?
• What happened last year?

As a participant last year, I found it to be a fun and affordable way to participate in the local dialogue around historical and cultural issues. Lots of great thinkers, creators, and collaborators sharing their projects and ideas.

New Survey Shows Student Internships Key Factor in Success

A recent survey by American Public Media's Marketplace and the Chronicle of Higher Education shows that employers see internships and other work experiences as important to success; the degree alone does not ensure that the new hire has the requisite skills to succeed in the job. Employers want employees who can be creative thinkers and can articulate a new idea or project in a persuasive way. Writing skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to creatively solve problems are critical. See the full survey and article in the Chronicle as well as the story on Marketplace.

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