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Donna Cook, Nacogdoches, Texas :
Teacher Librarian Central High;
District Coordinator, Central ISD;
Library Consultant, Douglass ISD;
"Minister of Information" First Baptist Church.
donnacook@lycos.com
936-853-9345 (work)
936-569-2426 (home)
On Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:25:10
Jean Tennant wrote:
>LM_NET,
> Here's the last installment. Thank you again for all your wonderful
>responses and encouraging words.
>
>Jean Tennant, Librarian
>Kotzebue Middle/High School
>Kotzebue, Alaska, 99752
>jtennant@nwarctic.org
>_______________________________________________________________
>
> My favorite parts of this job are that I get to work with many
>students and
> adults, with technology and reading and books, that there is great
>variety,
> each day is different. My time (at least in 7th grade) is very
>flexible. I
> have a great co-worker (clerk/assistant) which helps. The
>administration is
> very supportive and appreciative of me. I have positive relationships
>
>with a
> great variety of teachers in many subject fields. I love the
>challenge of
> answering a question or finding just the right book or producing just
>the
> right item that is obscure but needed desperately right away. My job
>is also
> a great combination of teaching and administration. My colleagues in
>the
> district are wonderful. Each year I go to a state conference and
>return
> feeling revived and refreshed and raring to go.
>_________________________________________________________
> First of all, let me begin by saying that you should seriously
>consider middle school! These
> children are so special...often in that awkward, in-between age where
>they feel gawky and
> unloved. They're diamonds in the rough! :-)
>
> It feels so good to bring them prizes (like I did this week) during
>Teen Read Week. Or to
> turn them on to the "perfect" book or "new favorite" author. Or to see
>
>them get excited
> during Book Fair. Or to take them to lunch when they read 15 of 20
>Lone Star books.
>
> It's kind of like high school because you will teach reference lessons
>
>and database searching
> and Internet strategies, etc., but it's also kind of like elementary
>school because those
> little 6th graders are pinging around off of each other (and doors,
>walls, water
> fountains...) and still wanting to give you hugs.
>
> I eat at my desk, never stop running, work on weekends, read
>professional journals in
> bed...and am simply happier, professionally, than I've ever been. And
>you may quote me on
> that.
>
>____________________________________________________________
> I was just sharing about this topic today with another adult since I
>had
> (after 13 years in the library)worked in a classroom last year instead
>
>(now
> I'm back, at a different library). For me, it is the thrill of reading
>
> aloud (and dramatically!)a book to a group of students, and the
>response I
> get from them when what I've read opens up a whole new world to them!
>
> For example, this week I read a book aloud to my 3rd graders about a
>dead
> tree. Not too exciting, eh? That's just how I introduced it to the
>kids -
> how exciting could a book on a dead tree be? Well, let's find out! The
>
> story took us through the life cycle of an oak tree in the forest from
>
> growing tree, to maturity, to diseased and decaying, to crashing down
>in a
> storm, and gradually through the decomposition process (with help from
>
>lots
> of forest animals, fungi, and insects). We learned that during all
>parts of
> the process other animals (etc.) receive life (shelter, food) from the
>
> tree. These kids were just in awe! Suddenly the whole life cycle
>process
> and how everything works together and depends on each other "clicked"
>in
> their minds. One of the boys even checked out a book about mushrooms!
>(and
> the other kids were envious!)
>
> Another part is that I am always encouraging the kids to read better
>and
> more challenging literature. The kids here want to read books far
>below
> their level, and many are only interested in "R.L.Stein" stuff - I
>keep
> reminding them (in an encouraging way) that they need to challenge
> themselves a bit; they'll do better on the (reading and vocabulary)
>tests
> at the end of the year, and they'll be preparing themselves for
>college by
> reading longer books. I ask them, "You are planning to go to college,
> AREN'T YOU?!" Many of them come from homes where parents (recent
> immigrants) don't encourage their kids to even consider college, much
>less
> aspire to it. I remind them that they need to begin preparing now,
>learning
> good study skills and most of all, reading, reading, reading! It's an
> incredible feeling to see that light go on in their head that an adult
>
> believes enough in them to think they could go to college!
>___________________________________________________________
> I am an elementary librarian. I love being a librarian for so many
>reasons. I love the schedule-they come and they go but you also have
> continuity with the kids because you get to keep them from K-5th
>grade. The kids in our school love going to their "specials"-library,
>music,
> art, gym. We can have standards and structure but also run a more
>relaxed "show" because we are not responsible for teaching them
> reading and math. I love the parental contact that I have (45 regular
>volunteers). I love having a budget and choosing the newest and best
> books. It is great being able to read aloud to the younger grades and
>sometimes the older. I also have the flexibility to plan my own lessons
> totally, i.e. right now my 5th graders are researching 6 different
>middle eastern countries using encyclopedias, almanacs and then
>comparing
> them. I designed this series of lessons totally on my own by fitting
>in skills with a current topic. My least favorite part is fixing
>equipment,
> handing out cameras and film and dealing with teachers who are not too
>
>innovative. Hope this helps-go for it-being a librarian is great!
>
>__________________________________________________________
> This is my second official year as a Media Specialist
> in a K-5 school. It's a lot of work but I love it. Oh
> there are parts I could do without - equipment
> problems are the bane of my existence. There are so
> many wonderful people to work with especially the
> children that I look forward to doing this for years
> and years. Did I say it was a lot of work? It's as
> little or as much as you can and want to do - just
> don't try to reinvent the wheel all at once. Get to
> know your collection, your staff and what is really
> expected of you before you try to do too much. Having
> a mentor is an absolute must for yours is a unique
> postion and there are times that you will need to
> vent, to ask for help etc... and to get encouragement
> that you are doing OK!
>_______________________________________________________
>
>other than the usual; I can go to the bathroom when I want, eat lunch
>when I
>want, don't have to grade papers or do report cards, don't have parent
>conferences! haha I Love My Job!!
>_________________________________________________________________
> Having been a school librarian for over 25 years, I like the change.
> The profession has changed and the chores you do every day change
> continually.
>_______________________________________________________________
>
> I'm a middle school librarian and LOVE it. Why? I love being around
>books
> and knowing what new titles are out. I love hearing a child tell me
>how
> much he/she loved the book I recommended and ask me for another one.
>I love
> when a child recommends a book to me. I love helping teachers find
> materials to make the learning experience for students more
>meaningful.
>_____________________________________________________________________
>I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the VARIETY. I work with K-4 students; I assist
>teachers in many capacities; I work with aides and volunteers, authors,
>administrators, technicians and book salesmen. I work with BOOKS,
>machines
>(I like this part least)and I get to solve mysteries (reference)!
>______________________________________________________________
>The school library is an environment like no other to
>work in. I'm a new librarian and have worked in a few
>other industries. The joy of working with children
>can not be found elsewhere. I work in an elementary
>school for grades K-6. It is a pleasure to spend your
>work day with people who love you. That just doesn't
>happen in the corporate world. Each week something
>happens that lifts my spirits. The best thing that
>happened last week occurred at the conclusion of Dr.
>Seuss' Hooray for Diffendoofer Day. I had just
>finished reading to a first grade class and asked if
>they liked the story. During their applause and
>enthusiasm for the story, the boy sitting next to me
>kissed me on my knee. He suddenly realized that he
>did something he should not have done and said, "Oops,
>sorry." It made my day.
>____________________________________________________________
>Being an elementary school librarian is the hardest job because you have
>
>to teach as well as
>run your library...more than a full-time job. However, the best part is
>
>doing story time for
>the youngest students and reader's advisory for the older students. I
>also love to share
>some of the great picture books that the older students have missed in
>recent years.
>I love being a elementary school librarian because it is as close to
>being a celebrity
>without all the baggage (money, drugs, loss of privacy, etc.) The
>little ones always wave at
>you in the halls, grocery stores, etc. I just love sharing the joy of
>reading and love the
>older kids who tell me, "Hey Mrs. Atkins, can we get this book in the
>library?"
>
>____________________________________________________________
>I love being a librarian for many reasons. I love
>working with the kids in a learning environment, but
>like the fact that I don't have to have lessons plans
>every day. I do something different every day - work
>is NEVER boring or repetitive. I like the fact that
>my space - the library - is very nonthreatening to our
>students. They know they can come here and relax
>without anywone asking them for homework or giving
>them a grade. I also love books, and what better
>environment to work in? I love to read, and I just
>love books, so the ordering, reviewing, etc. is the
>best part of my job. I also like that I can do
>programming and fun stuff to show kids that reading
>doesn't always have to be work. Library reasearch
>skills I teach are life long learning skills.
>
>The library is the best place in the school to work -
>and most of my teachers would agree with me!
>
>____________________________________________
>
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