Remarks From Gail Schlachter's Induction Into the California Library Hall of Fame (Gail Schlachter Hauser 1943-2015)

Remarks From Gail Schlachter’s Induction Into the California Library Hall of Fame (Gail Schlachter Hauser 1943-2015)

Last month, my mom, Gail Schlachter, was inducted into the California Library Hall of Fame. The text from her CLA induction page: Driven by a commitment to identify information needs and to create resources to meet those needs, Dr. Gail…

New Listing: Commercial Building in Sonora

New Listing: Commercial Building in Sonora

I’ve listed a commercial building, 14266 Tuolumne Rd in Sonora, for sale. The building has prime visibility on a major commercial road in Sonora, which is the county seat and main commercial city for Tuolumne County–home of Yosemite and part…

Kaplan Is Hiring LSAT Prep Instructors. Should I Go For It?

Kaplan Is Hiring LSAT Prep Instructors. Should I Go For It?

I got the following unsolicited email today: My name is [redacted], and I’m part of the recruitment team at Kaplan Test Preparation, a national organization which helps its students prepare for standardized tests through classroom instruction and individual tutoring. I…

Newly Listed: Entry Level Condo in Los Angeles (El Sereno Area)

Newly Listed: Entry Level Condo in Los Angeles (El Sereno Area)

My campaign of real estate liquidation continues. Newly on the market is 2331 Highbury Ave #25, Los Angeles, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in the Autumn Pointe condo complex. The condo unit is pretty basic and some cosmetics could…

Newly Listed: Awesome Sunnyvale Condo Within Biking Distance of Apple

Newly Listed: Awesome Sunnyvale Condo Within Biking Distance of Apple

Today we listed my mom’s 2 bedroom + loft/2 bath Sunnyvale condo, located in the highly desirable Stratford Gardens development. Although it’s a condo, it feels a little like a single-family home because it has a lovely and large private…

Newly Listed: My Mom's "Mountain Home" in the Sierra Foothills

Newly Listed: My Mom’s “Mountain Home” in the Sierra Foothills

I’m continuing to liquidate the real estate portfolio left by my mom’s death. We just listed my mom’s “second home,” which is a little misleading because my mom had several “second” homes. This particular one was a long-time family favorite,…

Just Listed: Income-Producing Commercial Building in Angels Camp

Just Listed: Income-Producing Commercial Building in Angels Camp

[My mom had a portfolio of 15 real estate properties, and I now spend my days and nights managing them until I can get them sold. I’m excited to bring to market this attractive income-producing opportunity in the bustling Gold…

Memorial For My Mom At The ALA Annual Meeting (Gail Schlachter Hauser 1943-2015)

Memorial For My Mom At The ALA Annual Meeting (Gail Schlachter Hauser 1943-2015)

At the ALA Annual Meeting in San Francisco at the end of June, we had a memorial session for my mom. I think about 100 people showed up. The session started with the current ALA president, Courtney Young, presenting us…

Patricia Schuman's Remembrance of Gail Schlachter Hauser (1943-2015)

Patricia Schuman’s Remembrance of Gail Schlachter Hauser (1943-2015)

This remembrance is from Patricia Glass Schuman, who was President of ALA, 1991-1992; Treasurer of ALA, 1984-1988; and President, Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1976-2011. Pat’s remembrance is a selection from a collection of memories by librarian and publishing colleagues that will be…

Dimi Berkner's Eulogy For My Mom (Gail Schlachter Hauser 1943-2015)

Dimi Berkner’s Eulogy For My Mom (Gail Schlachter Hauser 1943-2015)

At my mom’s memorial service, we asked her long-time friend Dimi Berkner to say some words. Her eulogy: ___ Gail will be honored and celebrated for her fierce dedication to libraries and ALA and for her contribution to reference publishing….