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Hello! I was wondering....with all this reading, how do you keep track of what you have read or haven't read? Do you keep reviews or a reading log that students can access? Or are you blogging your reading? Just wondering! June Barbara Braxton <barbara@IIMETRO.COM.AU> wrote: When I was in my last school, I rarely read in the library because I just didn't have time, and I find that I need to curl up without distraction to really enjoy something anyway. But I read voraciously at home and for 10 years did not read an adult's book. Consequently, when I was asked, "What do you have ...." staff and students were quite amazed at the variety of titles (fiction and non fiction) that I could suggest. (I also did all the data entry of new titles so knew their content but that's another story ...) Anyway, the point is that I am no longer in that school (or any school) and I was not replaced when I left. (The library is not high on the principal's agenda). Everything is done by my para who was/is excellent at what she does (admin and circulation) but she often tells me that staff and students are really frustrated now because she cannot direct them to resources in the way I could and their leisure and curriculum support needs are not being met.. She even makes a point of saying, "Barbara would have known but she wasn't replaced," in the hope that it will engender a groundswell that will have a qualified t/l employed. (Fat chance!) If you have the time and opportunity to read, never apologise or hide it. If someone makes that stupid remark of "It must be nice ..." say , "Well, tell me what your interests are and I'll find something for you." Knowing the collection is a fundamental part of our role. Barbara Barbara Braxton Teacher Librarian PALMERSTON ACT 2913 AUSTRALIA E. barbara@iimetro.com.au "Together we learn from each other." -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- June H. Keuhn, Librarian Corning East High School Corning, NY 14830 jkeuhn@cppmail.com "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." Groucho Marx -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------