My+Philosophy+of+Librarianship

= My Philosophy of Librarianship = = Making the decision to move from my position as a first grade teacher to the school librarian was not easy. Some days I was eager to take on the new challenge, and other days I couldn't imagine leaving "my own kids" and my classroom. During a conversation with a fellow teacher, I stated what was probably the deciding factor in my decision. As the librarian of our elementary school I would have a unique opportunity to have an impact on every child in the entire school. It was then that I decided that I was ready to make my move to the library. = = = = In the library, I believe that my mission is to develop effective users of ideas and information, while promoting life-long reading and learning. In the field of education and our world as well, things are constantly changing. It is so important for me to remember this as a librarian. One of the key factors in achieving success in a library is to be open to change. It is necessary for me to adapt and assimilate new ideas and information. I want to be continually improving myself and our library. I want to read journals, blogs, and books, take classes, attend conferences, and learn from others, including my students. By bettering myself, I will be better equipped to help others do the same. =

= Finally, I want our library to be a warm, welcoming, inviting place, the place everyone wants to be. It should be the hub of learning within our school. My vision for the library is that it will be a place where a community of learners explore, create, and communicate ideas. It may not look like some of our preconceived ideas about libraries. I want to see talking, smiling, sharing, learning, growing, and most definitely, reading. The library should be a place where a community's love a reading develops and grows. = = =