Saturday’s to-do list: How can children’s librarians manage everything that lands on their plates? For many librarians facing staffing challenges, this is the new normal. The desire to excel professionally often comes at great personal expense, and reality reminds us that time and energy have limits. Hence, planning is more important than ever. Here are some suggestions to address these neverending challenges. Managing Programming Managing Collections Managing Outreach Work Other Ideas Linda Ernst has worked as a children’s librarian for over 30 years, publishing a variety of books, presenting trainings, and acting as an advocate for children. Linda is a member of the ALSC Membership Committee. This blog post relates to ALSC Core Competencies of: VI. Administrative and Management Skills.