Google

Did youse type in your names with ""'s? Sherry just had me do it...we're in the workroom working on LATI. I was totally amazed!! I had a mess of hits. I see what she means by going public. Wow.

Face to Face

I guess we made the right decision on Thursday 16 January. I had to call Honore early that morning to tell her we were under a "winter weather advisory". Sherry said that if we didn't go, the weather would hold and if we did go the weather would turn nasty. So the decision was made and we didn't go. Less than an hour after calling Honore, it starting snowing. We ended up with snow and sleet. Schools let out and our system closed down early. We heard that the traffic on Sideling was maybe 30 mph. THAT'S a scary place! First time ever I listened to my gut-feeling. But I was sorry we missed the program because whenever I go to one of these workshops, I pick up a lot of new/useful stuff. Maybe another time. maybe in good weather.

LATI assignments

I'm finally catching back up. We're taking a break from weeding, pitching and tossing and all of that for the rest of the week. I brought a sub in today and tomorrow so Sherry and I can take turns in the workroom and get busy. I thought I'd start with assignments that are due this week, and then work backwards. I had no idea until this afternoon just how far behind I was. I'm glad my supervisor knows/understands what we've been going through. I really like the health module. It makes things so much easier when you can understand what you're reading. I couldn't stand the Maryland Share portion of the community information module. I did find out that the girl who had been working on it a LONG time ago gave it up and no one has worked it since then. It made that assigment very difficult. It took a long time to complete and my frustration level was over the top. I'm really excited about the Readers Advisory meeting this week. I've seen Kelly Vikstrom in action a few times and she knows her stuff. She ALWAYS gives great presentations. (She's coming to Allegany in the spring to do a workshop). So maybe I'll be totally back on track the end of the week. I hope it doesn't snow Thursday.

On YOUR list pt. 2

I was reading through the Publishers Weekly lists...especially the childrens books. I recognised quite a few that my library owns. Have you read the Knuffle Bunny books? Theye're so neat. Looking at all the titles made me realise what a job it is in doing the ordering for my branch. I'm partial to certain catalogs and websites and it's a shame my budget isn't bigger!

Kindle

You know what first struck me? No newspaper print/ink on one's hands! I think it's fine for people who like the latest technology/gadgets/toys...but I'm not particularly interested in one. I LOVE books...REAL books that I can hold in my hands no matter how big or small they may be. I LOVE the SMELL of new books. I don't even mind getting old-book-dust up my nose. Newspapers...I read local news, obits and front pages. I read my Boston Globe online (and the actual hard copy Globe is a huge newspaper). I think Kindles are a great idea...but not for me.

I can't say I'm really surprised....

I don't have much faith in schedules.IMO schedules are created to put ME in a get-it-done-right-now mode. For the past month, besides the network acting goofy, I've been weeding out my buiding, changing programs,pitching and tossing all sorts of things, and worst of all...putting to the side (a nice way of saying PUTTING OFF) other things I should have been doing (as in LATI). Well. An email came yesterday informing me that renovation has been postponed for a month. We were getting ready to close next Saturday, new schedules for Sherry and I had been made up...all sorts of things had been accomplished and set up. I think before November 2006 I would be majorly ticked off right now. That was when we were closed for minor repairs and a new roof..."they" said closed for 9 business days when we were actually closed for 3 weeks. See what I mean? I like the idea of an extra month though, because it's buying me some extra time to finish cleaning out and weeding. I wonder if it means I'm getting used to NON schedules?

Just an idea....

In Allegany County,up until maybe a year or two ago,the elementary schools had partnered with the Allegany County Arts Council.Art teachers submitted students artwork to the council, who in turn sent it on to the libraries. We all had big display boards showcasing the students works from the schools nearest to us. They were prominently displayed in the libraries (ours were in the lobby as you come in the door). The works were changed every so often during the school year and was a great opportunity for the whole community to enjoy.So many proud parents and students! I'm not sure why they stopped it but I wish they'd bring it back.