John Repplinger
he / him
Science Librarian
Mark O. Hatfield Library
503-370-6525
jrepplin@willamette.edu
One who asks
a question is a fool
for a minute.
One who does not
ask a question
is a fool for life.
~ Confucius
Debut Fantasy Novel
Amara and the Giant's Ring: The Blue Mist by ISBN: 9798987858325Publication Date: 2023Amara wanted nothing more than to escape her horrible life of slavery. In her bid for freedom, an eclectic group of orphans, known as the Band of Brothers, take her in and help hide her identity. She discovers her father's bracelet which he died protecting, mysteriously tied to her belt. Instead of telling her new friends, she hides it and wakes to find the bracelet firmly clamped below her elbow and her arm missing.
While Amara struggles to find her place in life, she discovers a blue mist that manifests from the bracelet. She learns to control it and change it into any shape imaginable. However, those who seek to retrieve the bracelet will stop at nothing to discover its hidden secrets.
In this debut MG fantasy, readers will be pulled into a dynamic world filled with unforgettable characters, mystery, and intrigue. Readers of Morrigan Crow Nevermoore, The Luck Uglies, Aru Shah, and Amari and the Supernatural Investigator will love this book!
John Repplinger has served as the Science Librarian at Willamette University since 2002 where he supports the following departments, as well as the other areas of expertise. In his free time, John spends time with his three children and wife, creates original pastel drawings and acrylic paintings, gardens, hikes, and photographs scenic landscapes. He is currently writing his first young adult novel.
| Archaeology | Biology | Chemistry |
| Computer Science | Environmental Sciences | Exercise & Health Sciences |
| Mathematics | Physics & Astronomy | |
| The Academic Commons | Data Management Plans | Zotero |
Education
- Masters in Library & Information Science (MLIS), University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2002
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Western Oregon University, 2000
Professional Interests
- Social media influence on information-seeking behaviors
- Electronic learning environments & pedagogy
- AI (Artificial-Intelligence) generated information and societal impacts
- Open Access resources
- Data Management
- Sustainability
- Physical environments of libraries
- GIS use in academic libraries
- Trends of scholarly communication
- Changing publication trends in the digital age
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