Wait...what? Did I miss something? Why is Mrs. ReaderPants posting an article about the first days of school...in the middle of December?
Yep! As we approach Winter Break, I realized I haven't written many blog articles lately. I moved to a new city and started in a new-to-me library this year. I've been too busy to do much blog writing beyond my infamous New Releases posts and a couple of random reviews. I'm about 10 book reviews behind, and they may never get written at this point. It's been an exhausting few months, but Winter Break looms large and heavenly on the horizon...only one more week to go!
(If you need me this Christmas Break, I'll be here...)
In looking through my draft blog posts from the past few months (I am terrible about starting things and not finishing!), I found this little gem about my first days in my new school library. I just got busy and never polished it up for posting. Four months later, I am having a chuckle at my advice for new-to-their-school librarians. All of this is soooo accurate! In fact, I am still dealing with some of these issues four months later. For example, in my oh-so-awesome advice about not taking No for an answer...I just yesterday got approved to buy a new flatscreen TV for the library, a request that was turned down just three months ago. I made another plea, and it happened! My new TV has been ordered and should arrive before we leave for the holiday break.
So instead of saving this great information for the start of next school year, I am instead posting it in December. Some of you may be starting new school library jobs in January. And some of you may be like me and still dealing with new-to-you library issues. It is my hope that this article can help give you focus and perspective in the new year. As we push ourselves to the Winter Break Finish Line, it can be helpful and inspiring to look back at all we've accomplished so far this school year. You've come a long way in a short time, and while I'm sure the road has been bumpy and full of obstacles, you deserve to feel proud of all you've done so far. Read more...
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