I, James Nowlin, am the owner of nowlin.io. I run this website simply because I bought the domain nowlin.io during 2020. This site, in its present state, will be used to share my written opinions about topics of varying relevance, my interests and hobbies, and anything else that suits me. My ePortfolio, a required project as part of the UNT MLS program, will be hosted here, too.
Employer
My professional role is Outreach Coordinator at Garland County Library, located in Hot Springs, AR. My primary task managing all aspects of the GCL Bookmobile, from scheduling visits and programs to upkeep of the on-board collection, user-requested holds, and mechanical upkeep. Find out about the GCL Bookmobile service at GCL’s Bookmobile page.
Additionally, I am involved in GCL’s free delivery service, which I managed for two years after it’s launch during 2020, and GCL’s Remote Book Locker service, including stocking, collecting returns, engage in technical troubleshooting, stat-keeping, and training others on various aspects of the Remote Locker service. See more about Free Delivery and Remote Book Lockers on GCL’s Services page.
Education
I am currently halfway through the Master of Science in Library Science (MLS) program, general track, at University of North Texas. I am also one course away from completing the Advance Management of Libraries and Information Agencies Certification program at UNT. Find out more about the MLS General Track and Adv Mgmt Info Agencies Certification.
During my undergraduate experience, I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Henderson State University in May, 2020. In addition to library work, I am experienced and competent laboratory technician, and I willingly admit that library work, and the education, are personally fulfilling. Especially when contrasted with chemistry.
Interests
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Interests
- Political news, national, state and local
- Impacts day-to-day life, whether folks know it or not
- Impacts me directly, particularly within the library and information sphere
Technology News
- Linux, particularly Bits from Debian and Fedora Magazine
- Microsoft business, including AI, Microsoft 365, XBOX and other video gaming news from them
- Hardware developments\Consumer electronics
Science News
- Still pay attention to developments in chemistry even though I am away from the field now
- Health and Medicine developments, like the patient with a pig heart transplant
Reading
When life slows down enough, a science fiction, biography or military thriller book will get picked up, by me equal lover of book and ebooks, do not have the listening skills for audiobooks.
- Ebooks are windows to text but are very convenient
- Books have volume and provide sensory feedback for all of the senses