ESEA and Defining Effective School Library Programs
Since the ESEA has passed, now is not the time to whine about lack of staff, but to instead clearly define what an effective school library program is!
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Time Tips from a Tabbed-Out Librarian
When you have too much in your brain to process during your librarian-work day, you are tabbed-out. Here are some time tips and tools to help.
Unions – A Librarian’s Ethical Dilemma
I am anti-union. I believe that it is unethical for any government employee to unionize against tax payers. What do I do when unions take over at my library?
Beware the Bookless Library
Bookless library? Librarians must advocate for people wanting a respite from technology as well as for wifi-lacking people needing access to it.
Battleax Be Gone
Don’t be a battleax with a bad attitude and out-of-date work methods. For the sake of the profession, stay relevant AND pleasant to be around!
Hooray for Public Libraries and Summer Reading
Public libraries and librarians deserve kudos for all their hard work during summer to promote reading for pleasure. Too often, they’re taken for granted.
Does Social Media Really Matter?
We’ve been told that we must build an online presence to be employable. Is this true or have we succumbed to a social media sham?
Librarians’ Gripes about SoCal Students
Went to lunch with a Librarian friend yesterday. (Yes, I indulged in, not one, but TWO, glasses of iced tea. Refer to 1/23 entry.) Since both of our partners are seasoned and beloved high...