Well, for a majority of the United States, school is starting back again! It's an exciting time for teachers, kids, and parents. Back to early mornings, forming friendships, learning, and (my favorite part) more reading!
If you haven't already, I would highly recommend running to your nearest bookstore or library to get your kids a back to school book. Reading is such a vital part of a child's development, and my hope is that your kids will come back from the first day of school and be ready to dive back into a regular reading schedule.
Whether it's five minutes, one chapter, or one picture book per night, reading will positively impact your child's life and will create lasting memories!
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Stereotypes and Shoes!
I have the hardest time when it comes to stereotypes and librarians. I recently went to a new doctor, who, after just a few minutes, asked me what I was going to school for. When I told her I wanted to be a children's librarian, I got the typical response.
"Really? You want to work somewhere quiet all day? I wouldn't picture you doing that!"
Oh boy. If I had a nickel for every single time I have heard that, well, let's just say I would have library school paid off by now.
I think that it can be extremely hard to try to explain how interactive working in a library actually is. For someone as talkative as myself, I don't see this job as being a typical "desk job", which is how I think a lot of people picture it. Working in a school library, I'm talking all day long and interacting with teachers, students, and staff. Rarely, if ever, am I sitting in a quiet library. And NEVER am I reading a book (another common misconception of what a library worker does all day).
I think the problem is that libraries have come so far, but those who stick with the stereotypes are probably the same people who don't use their library, unfortunately.
So the next time someone wonders why a chatty, bubbly, 20-something adult wants to work in a library, well, you know what they say.....if the shoe fits.......
"Really? You want to work somewhere quiet all day? I wouldn't picture you doing that!"
Oh boy. If I had a nickel for every single time I have heard that, well, let's just say I would have library school paid off by now.
I think that it can be extremely hard to try to explain how interactive working in a library actually is. For someone as talkative as myself, I don't see this job as being a typical "desk job", which is how I think a lot of people picture it. Working in a school library, I'm talking all day long and interacting with teachers, students, and staff. Rarely, if ever, am I sitting in a quiet library. And NEVER am I reading a book (another common misconception of what a library worker does all day).
I think the problem is that libraries have come so far, but those who stick with the stereotypes are probably the same people who don't use their library, unfortunately.
So the next time someone wonders why a chatty, bubbly, 20-something adult wants to work in a library, well, you know what they say.....if the shoe fits.......
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