Blessed to Teach and Read

I can’t hardly believe it, but it’s my 5th year as a librarian! I’ve decided to dial back my expectations on myself this year.  Over the summer, I read Susan Cain’s “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking”, and it really brought me a sense of peace about being myself; not pushing myself to be more extroverted than I am.  To keep following my passions, but to do so at a pace that doesn’t leave me feeling exhausted and depleted. :D For this new school year, I used the Avery template for file folder labels to update the nonfiction shelf labels.  And, though the pictures turned out tiny, they really help to give a visual cue to students who don't look in the media catalog before going to the shelves.  I also divided up the sports section into major sports, so that it's MUCH easier to keep them organized.  :) My professional goal this year is to work on promoting reading through a variety of outlets.  One is by creating an ECH (Early CHapters) Bo