Shopping for new books- I love to look at all the new books that are constantly coming out. I love to search out the Newbery Awards. etc. I have friend librarians that are great at choosing books and I watch the things they are getting.
Receiving new books- I love to open the boxes and see all the new books. It is kind of like birthdays and Christmas many times over.... And no guilt over spending my own money!
Presenting new books- This is probably my favorite aspect of my job. I love to read a chapter or two of a new book and then teasingly close the cover. Then I watch the stampede. The book goes onto a forever long hold list.
Helping struggling readers find a just right book- Sometimes you meet little students that just aren't readers. They hate to check out the 'baby' books. I love to work out deals with them where if they read a few easy books and pass their quizzes, I will treat them to a trip to the treasure box.
Being The Captain- Do I really need to go into this? I love being The Captain. Most of my little pirates are very respectful and love that they are plundering pirates in search of treasure.
Introducing new technology to students- I have loved teaching the kids about QR codes and implementing new ideas to utilize them. We have treasure codes this year. However, it is biting me...I have to convince them to get a book because it looks interesting to them, not because I QRed it. I also love showing them the Destiny Quest- a page wher ethey can search books, keep track of what they read and want to read and chaat with their friends,
Getting to know the district librarians- No kidding. The greatest group of people I have met in the school system so far. (On the whole) I love the teachers here but my friend librarians are so supportive. I hope I am as cool as they are someday.
Weeding books- I thought I wouldn't be able to throw away books, but I have found that it is necessary and a little bit fun to get rid of outdated, ugly, dusty books. Then I get to fill the shelves with the nice new books that I got to order.
Being the Tech person for the video system- The district purchased a video system then took away all the teachers old videos. Someone has to teach them how to run it. It is me. At first, it was a little scary, but they trained us well.They also support us well and when a teacher has really messed things up, they call me and tell me how to fix it and I look very smart.
Book reviewing- Hey, I have to review all those new books so I know what to warn the students about. I love reading all the new stuff. I can recommend some very good books to you. Just ask or come see me. I will keep you away from the TV for awhile
I love my job!
2 comments:
I am so glad you are thriving and being stimulated in such a positive way. You are doing good in the world. I am happy of you.
I knew that you would be perfect in your job!!!
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