It's Been A Long Time!

Wow! it has been a long time since my last post. I spent some time before our school break working with delicious and found that it is taking me longer to do things from school because I don't have the authority to set up my computer completely the way that I would like to make tagging easier. Still I am perservering, reminding myself that once it is set up, next year it will be a snap to keep myself organized and to add to my favorites. After looking at the email that Roz sent to us regarding the Tech Challenge, I spent some time this morning perusing others blogs as well. Ironically, I spent this school break coming to terms with the fact that I won't accomplish all that I set out to do this school year and letting go of much of my anxiety about how much I know and still have to learn about my job. I have to keep it in check when I look at other people's blogs--they have so much to say, and seem to say it so well. I have to keep reminding myself that I am new and not going to set the world ablaze in my first year. I did enjoy the library garden blog and enjoyed reading Janie Hermann's entry on gratitude, hugs, and chocolate. I have to say I have had a few moments like those this first year here at Ewing, so I can say that I love my job beyond that I just love to develop the collection and love organization! I know my weakest area is programming right now--I didn't really set any goals this year except to get to know the patrons and to learn what is popular here. But programming is what public librarians thrive on, and I know from my time at MCL Lawrence that it was a huge part of what I loved as a youth services assistant. I guess my point in this post is that I am treading water this year, but loving it. Metaphorically speaking, I hope to make it to the island of summer break and have some time to relax, reflect, and plan for the next school year.