Library Ties

One question I sometimes get is “How do you do all that you do?” I never know how to answer. Deadlines loom and stress grows for me just like everyone else. Occasionally I have moments of “what was I thinking” popping into my head. I also have responsibilities for family and interests beyond the school library realm. At the same time, I think when I take a few minutes to ponder why I write, why I present, why I work hard to collaborate with teachers, why I am involved in state and national professional organizations is because at the end of the day it all makes me a better library media specialist for my students and staff. Everything I’m involved in pushes me to learn, to try new things, and to stretch beyond my comfort zone. I tell new library media specialist to start small, find the pieces and parts you are passionate about, and use those to spark your involvement in the profession. I think that’s what I’ve tried to do. So, for me it isn’t “How do you do all you do?”, but rather “How can I not?”

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