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Personal News: Mission accomplished.

Posted on October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
REB Logo with railroad worker

The “open to work” banner came down on LinkedIn, my consulting work is back on ice, and my new role is officially official.

Posted in PersonalTagged Gigs, Publishing, Trains8 Comments on Personal News: Mission accomplished.

On Becoming a Reader and Patron Again

Posted on October 8, 2026October 9, 2026 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
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This is specifically about comics and libraries, and how I’m saying farewell to both professionally after an unexpectedly long and rewarding run combining the two.

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“A slant fit” in a specialist job market

Posted on July 30, 2026August 28, 2026 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
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There’s a terrible LinkedIn-style post I’ve been tempted to write over the years that equates business to soccer… This isn’t that post, but it’s relevant context.

Posted in PersonalTagged Gigs, Rant2 Comments on “A slant fit” in a specialist job market

ALA 2026 and the “Occasional Journalist”

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition | Chicago 2026

I’ll be putting on my “occasional journalist” hat again next week, working with the excellent Words & Money team to help cover the ALA 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago!

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Publishing Career Advice at the US Book Show

Posted on June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

In lieu of career advice for younger people, these are the primary takeaways that stuck with me for managers who should be helping make career paths smoother.

Posted in PersonalTagged Community, Culture, Publishing4 Comments on Publishing Career Advice at the US Book Show

How can I help you?

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
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The ideal role for me is something that leverages my full range of experience, but is centered on a specific outcome to ensure appropriate alignment with business goals and needs.

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Personal News: Open to Work!

Posted on May 7, 2026May 26, 2026 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash

For the first time since 2015, I’m on the open market, looking for my next gig.

Posted in PersonalTagged Gigs, Marketing, Publishing6 Comments on Personal News: Open to Work!

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Guy LeCharles Gonzalez

“A slant fit.” | Data-informed, never data-driven. Systems thinker. Problem solver. Pro-craft.

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