A white woman with dark hair and glasses stands in front of a wall with several words in 3d on it. The word 'BOOK' is centered over her head.
Kimberly Hirsh in front of the wall of words at
Planet Word Museum in Washington, DC

Hi there! I'm Kimberly Hirsh. My pronouns are she/ her/hers. I'm somebody's mom. I work as a school librarian. I have a PhD in information and library science. I love to read, play tabletop and video games, and make things. I used to perform in theater and improv comedy and I may one day again. I have been extremely online since 1993 and still enjoy tinkering on the web. I manage multiple chronic illnesses. I'm married to my kid's dad. We have a cat.

Want to get in touch? You can reach me by email.

Recent posts

πŸ’¬πŸ“šπŸŽ­ “Ideas don’t get opening nights. Finished plays do.” Julia Cameron, THE ARTIST’S WAY

πŸ’¬πŸ“š “…anger is a map… Anger points the way, not just the finger.” Julia Cameron, THE ARTIST’S WAY

Want to read: The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling πŸ“š

The #FanLIS panel I’m co-moderating with Ludi Price is the first session of Fan Studies Network North America! You should come. It’s a super affordable conference & the most fun you’ll have learning & thinking about research.

Want to read: Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life by Sutton Foster πŸ“š

As in the actual Haunted Mansion ride, the best part of Muppets Haunted Mansion is the ballroom/party scene. In this case, less for the Pepper’s Ghost illusion and more for the Muppet Show vibe.

M (who turned 5 yesterday!) & I are watching Muppets Haunted Mansion and I’m very happy.

Hey LIS scholars. What is the most elegant, arresting, or fascinating writing you’ve seen in our field?

Did I just send an email to all the parents at my kid’s school in which I used the phrase “totally buggin’”? Yes, yes I did.