Author Archives: Jimmy

About Jimmy

Jimmy works in Technical Services for Civica Library & Learning. He is a Mac user, board & card game player, science lover, technology fanatic and self-professed word nerd and grammar geek.

Pic-of-the-Week: Galle Library

Posted on October 17, 2012

This photo was taken in Galle, Sri Lanka, which I had the privilege of visiting earlier this year. The city of Galle is very beautiful, full of old buildings and thriving with culture. In fact, they hold an international literary … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name?

Posted on July 23, 2012

What happens when a kid judges a book by its cover? Click below to see a six-year-old’s cute and hilarious interpretations of classic novels based on looking at their covers. Judging a Book by Its Cover: A 6-year-old Guesses What … Continue reading →

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Jimmy’s Top 5 Albums of 2011

Posted on December 23, 2011

2011 has been an amazingly big year for new music, and so if you’re looking for some new items for your library’s collection (or a last minute chrissie present for the music lover in your life) I’d like to share … Continue reading →

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National Gaming Day @ your library

Posted on November 15, 2011

Saturday was National Gaming Day @ your library, and I had the privilege not only of attending but also hosting a few games in the State Library of Victoria.

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