My Annual Library Report
Jun 24th, 2010 by Cathy Jo Nelson
There seems to be a demand to post/share our end of the year library reports (dictated by advocacy efforts to justify and save our jobs.) Somewhat incomplete since my colibrarian does not return until August, I have created one for our library. It will be tweaked in August upon her return.
2010 Annual Library Report
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Looks absolutely wonderful. This is something I’d like to start thinking about NOW so I can figure out what data to collect and format to use. But I’ll be in an elementary school. Any hints/tips you can give a newbie like myself will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Jim
The report is not where I wanted it to be (in terms of accomplishments for the library program,) and I can see much room for improvement. I keep telling myself this is my first year here–actually for both me and my colibrarian. I should have added more pictures–we have tons from each reading activity–but time was running out and I promised myself I would bind and turn in by the end of the day yesterday. I may go back and tweak it, but overall I’m satisfied. It doesn’t really measure up to many Ive seen. And I have to give credit to Fran B and Heather L who inspired me to go ahead and create one, and who also allowed me to use theirs as a framework for mine. I even used Fran’s exact document as a template.
As far as being in your first LMC, if you have fixed classes, make sure to find a way to document the extra visits by students and faculty, and NEVER turn anyone away because you have a class. That is the first step towards making yourself indispensable. When the powers that be realize you are running yourself ragged to do the best at your job, they will find a way to make it easier for you. USE those troubleshooting skills to garner friends, and fix everything no matter how insignificant. When teachers express guilt and apologies for using you (and they will,) express with a smile “don’t apologize for asking me to do my job!” Wow I did not know this would be come a blog post on its own. Best of luck in that new job.
I love how we as librarians model effortless sharing and collaboration. Thanks for the visit and comment Jim!