The Main Desk - Introduction

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is David Purdy, and I have been a professional librarian since 1986,

But enough about me, let’s go on to the topic of the weblog -- libraries.  I am both experienced and very curious and interested in libraries of all kinds and in all places.  The weblog will range through any topic that catches my fancy, and I hope it will catch yours.  I will be looking for knotty problems, intriguing ideas, and lively inspirations.  

There are a few ground rules about contributing comments.  I expect civility and will not tolerate disrespectful behavior.  This is not to say we cannot disagree with one another.  I have learned that even if I don’t share the attitude or expectations of another person, what they say informs me and contributes to my growth.  

As I police my own language, I expect others to police theirs.  I consider good language to be a sign of decent breeding.  Call me a prig if you like, just don’t call me anything unmentionable on my weblog.

With the niceties out of the way, let me also explain my purposes for writing.  Firstly, I am looking to connect with my colleagues.  This is especially true of my local colleagues in the Littleton, Colorado area.  Others are also welcome to read my weblog, but I will be tending to focus on what is going on locally, so their interest in it may be more limited.  I do hope that my content is so scintillating that even a person in Bora Bora will find it readable, but my main audience is intended to be from the Greater Denver metropolitan area.

Outside of those expectations, the sky is the limit. Topics may range from ethics, to politics, to technology, to furniture.  It’s my party.  I hope you’ll join me often … and tell your friends.