Good Afternoon,
I am trying to understand the difference between being reactive and
proactive in providing service to teachers. Currently I am a reactive person
in responding to faculty requests. When, while talking to teachers and hear
what they are going to be doing in class I will assemble a collection of
resources for them, or if they request information on a particular topic
they will have it within a couple of hours, or if they are assigning a
project that involves research I will invite/encourage them to bring their
class to the library for extra research time (in addition to their normal
fixed library time.) This I consider being reactive to their request.
My administration is encouraging me to become more proactive. Now I
understand that the current literature is pushing collaberation with
teachers and I agree with that. But am I not providing good service by being
reactive. It seems that being proactive is working to get to the next level.
Any feedback - currently I am being made to feel like I am not providing
quality library service.
Thanks for all your comments and help in the past. It is much appreciated!
Randall Dick
Librarian
Locust Grove Mennonite School
2257 Old Philadelphia Pike
Smoketown, PA 17576
717-394-7107
randyd@lgms.pvt.k12.pa.us
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