Sunday, June 15, 2008

#2 Library 2.0 - What a ride!!!

I have recently completed my degree for Library Media to allow me to move from the pubic library to the public school. This topic of changing the physical aspect of the library and the mindset of the library staff was a huge topic in many of my classes. It was really scary when I first started thinking about how rapidly the library is changing. Will my job be obsolete in 10 years? Yikes! But the more I learned (and continue to learn) about this incredible profession, the more excited I became that librarians will not become extinct, but rise to the occasion and really lead the way! Many are already taking the library into the next level. The more I learn the more excited I become about the Library 2.0 movement! I am still a newbie, but have the drive and desire to learn all that I can to continue to help my students see the library as a great place to be! I am noticing that everything happens a bit slower in the schools. And my staff is not as excited about the changes a'comin' as I am. I feel my best teachers are my students (I'm in an elementary school) and my daughters! All of the technology and instant info gathering comes so naturally to them...like its their native language!!!!!