Welcome to my web space at raypalin.info. This site began in 2007, when I first hosted it on server space at Plymouth State University. Located just south of the White Mountains in central New Hampshire, Plymouth State is home to Lamson Library, where in January 2000 I began my library career as part-time reference librarian. My reference work helped open the door for a full-time position working as a high school librarian and media specialist. I started in this role at Newfound Regional High School, where I also worked as web developer and technology support person. I currently run the Sunapee Middle High School Library in Sunapee, NH.
While the old site was more or less designed to provide career and professional development documentation, this site is designed to be more varied and personal. Built on WordPress rather than HTML, the design is more nimble and updatable. I hope to post at least occasionally.
Here’s more: After graduating from Rhode Island College and earning a master’s degree from Providence College, I taught high school and college-level history for several years in south Florida. While in Florida I earned the MLS degree and began transitioning to library and information work. Over the years I’ve acquired some technical skills and gained experience with a wide variety of equipment and software applications. Regarding operating systems, in my past library life I was Mac, but am now Windows-based. Professionally speaking, I’m very interested in Web 2.0 and the convergence of information, communication and technology skills within the library setting. My personal interests, which include web development, current affairs, running, snowboarding, golf, reading, and a little cooking, compete with my active kids (3) and my lovely wife (1). 
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