Tis the Season . . . For Spring Cleaning
Spring can mean many things to different people: warmer weather, flowers in bloom, and spring cleaning. While these first two thoughts are a reason for me to anticipate the end of winter, the thought...
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Image from creative commons reuse search “post its” – source Hyper Island FB As summer winds down some public librarians are feeling thankful and school librarians are gearing up. I have spent a...
View ArticleA Fresh Start for the New School Year
With our summer reading club winding down tomorrow, August 15th, now seems like a perfect time for us to focus on some new goals as kids return to the classrooms. What ideas do you have to improve your...
View ArticleManagers: Not Just for People
Photo by ProjectManhattan Being a manager or supervisor comes with a host of responsibilities, and one I’ve been thinking about lately is managing physical space. Whether it’s ensuring communal work...
View ArticleTis the Season . . . For Spring Cleaning
Spring can mean many things to different people: warmer weather, flowers in bloom, and spring cleaning. While these first two thoughts are a reason for me to anticipate the end of winter, the thought...
View ArticleGetting Organized
As summer winds down some public librarians are feeling thankful and school librarians are gearing up. I have spent a considerable amount of time planning my year (and realizing that some of those...
View ArticleA Fresh Start for the New School Year
With our summer reading club winding down tomorrow, August 15th, now seems like a perfect time for us to focus on some new goals as kids return to the classrooms. What ideas do you have to improve your...
View ArticleManagers: Not Just for People
Being a manager or supervisor comes with a host of responsibilities, and one I’ve been thinking about lately is managing physical space. Whether it’s ensuring communal work spaces are staying...
View ArticleBullet Journaling
Welcome to Ask ALSC, where the Managing Youth Services Committee asks leaders in children’s libraries to share their response to an issue or situation. We hope to showcase a range of responses to...
View ArticleEndless Multitasking: Tips for Managing Busy Schedules
Saturday’s to-do list: Set up for Summer Reading Magic Show (expecting a large crowd), Get library ready to open (count money, set up till, empty book drop, check-in books, set up schedule for front...
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