New Job(s)...New Adventure

It's been a few months since my last post. I've been a little..busy.  I have begun 2 exciting new Library jobs.  For most of the day I am a director of a small rural library.  For a few hours each week, I am a school librarian.   For all my bibliophile, teacher, infomaniac friends who are currently looking for a library job(without much luck) I have surely been blessed.  Hang in there.

I entered library school because I crave information, helping others, teaching, serving, and love the dynamic nature of 21st century libraries.   There's so many exciting things happening in our community's information centers and I am thrilled to be a part of it all.  

When is the last time you took an adventure to your local library?   What did you see, hear, read, checkout?   Was this the same library you remember going to as a child, tween or young adult.  Dare I even ask...do you have an updated library card?  Does anyone in your immediate family have a library card.

No matter what your answers are, I challenge you to take an adventure to your local library.   If you are a parent, you know all too well that our children only get 'specials' such as PE, art, music, technology, and library a few times month.  First, I should assert my belief that 'special's are just as important as our core curriculum because we deliver important skills and knowledge in unique ways that appeal to all children. Children crave, beg to have specials more often.  They excel in dynamic learning environments and that is exactly what these sparsely scheduled 'special's represent.    Unfortunately, more frequent classroom visits may not be plausible in the immediate future.  

BUT WAIT, you can help.  YOU can still support their interests and save the day. Head to your local library.  Here you'll find resources such as books, movies, databases, displays, and programming that is entertaining, educational and fun.   Local library's are a community hot spot that have many offerings than just books.(Yes, books are vital, but there is more.)  

Just as I have begun two new adventures in my community I challenge you to take an adventure in your community.   Use this as an opportunity to open up a new dialogue with your family and try something new.   Are you retired and without little ones?  Why not see if you can volunteer your time or bring a friend with you to enjoy this adventure.