When I was in library school I had to do a two page paper on a famous librarian. I chose Hypatia and was surprised to learn that she was not, in fact, a “librarian” per se; she was a mathematician, philosopher, astronomer and teacher. She was not an expert in metadata. She did not direct people to websites for finding employment, add subject headings, perform little rabbit foo foo at 10 AM on Thursdays, tweet about the library’s plant exchange, direct parents to materials for dealing with fluffy’s death, or attend city council meetings (or, perhaps she went to one too many…?) I don’t want to belabor this metaphor too much, and I also don’t want to downplay the value of our current definition of what it means to be a librarian. But an idea has been humming in the back of my head ever since I began using digital media in storytimes…
Tag: Every Child Ready to Read 2
Sweaty Start to a Busy Day
Why does everything start so dang early at #alamw12? The Fun Run 5K in Reverchon Park was no exception, but it turned out to be a fine way to start the day. And I placed 3rd female, 10th overall – yeah, baby! For all results, check here. Then it was on to a PLA Community of Practice discussion on Every Child Ready to Read 2, where those of us who have implemented the program shared thoughts and ideas with those who are beginning or considering the program. If you are interested in joining the ECRR2 discussion, come to the ALSC Preschool Services Discussion Group Meeting on Sunday at 4:30 in the Hyatt, Shawnee Trail #362. And now on to the Convention Center and some ARC wrangling!