Library Ties

Ok, I admit it. I probably had it coming to me. As I was at ALA Midwinter in January the staff at my school decided to play their own version of the Biggest Loser. The game would be played between January and Spring Break (which starts at the end of the day on Thursday!). Since I wasn’t there, they signed me up because “they were sure I wouldn’t want to be left out.” Now, for the most part that last statement is true. I don’t like to be left out.

• Did I need to start eating a little healthier? Yeah, probably.
• Did I need to start exercising a little bit? Yeah, probably.
• Did I need to loose a little bit of weigh? Yeah, probably.

But, were any of those reasons why I did it? No, not really. What I love so much about the school I work at is that the staff really is a big family. We enjoy having a good time together and making work a fun place to be. This game was just another opportunity for us to have some fun and attempt to get a little healthier.

It has been a lot of fun, a lot of work, and certainly has paid off since we’ve lost over 400+ pounds as a staff. So, yes, I’ve been seen eating a salad at lunch and haven’t visited McDonalds in months. I’ve been exercising and so far have done pretty well.

Whether it is fun and games or curriculum and committees, I like to be involved in what is happening at our school. I think it helps cement the idea that our library media program is a part of everything. Now, do I think everyone needs to join a “get healthier” game to make their library media program an integral part, the answer is no. But, library media specialist should be an active part of the school – both for curriculum and committees, but also for fun and games!

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