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The next From the Virtual Desk Of… tour brings you to my home office. I’m Michelle McKinney, Reference and Web Services Librarian, and I share an office with my husband, Keith, and two sons, Kam and Jameson. I’m usually stationed at the desk throughout the day while my coworkers come and go. It’s been really nice to get time back that was lost to commuting so our days get off to a much smoother start. It’s also nice to have windows and sunlight in the office (although I do daydream a bit more as I’m often watching squirrels, rabbits and neighbors moving about outside).
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- My favorite spot: my reading chair surrounded by my books. Our office/library/craft room gets great light and the aromatherapy diffuser I use helps keep a cozy and calm atmosphere.
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- Our first grader has weekly meetings with his classmates and daily online assignments. He requested his own personal desk in the office.
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- It’s normal for our first grader to find unusual reading spots like this one underneath my desk.
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- When they aren’t working on school work, our boys enjoy playing games at their table.
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- My personal library supply kit and my collection of bookmarks. I enjoy photography as well, hence the camera themed-holder.
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- The library/office also serves as my craft room. I have knitting, crocheting, sewing and scrapbooking supplies interspersed throughout the room.
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- A few of my favorite books encased in my Maya Angelou bookends. That’s Hedwig peeking out there.
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- More favorite items: a homemade pillow with an MLK quote, my book wagon and literary photo comprised of text from Thoreau’s Walden.