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    Director’s Thoughts – 4/12/2024

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    It’s National Library Week! And what I’ve realized is that there are so many people who don’t realize just how easy it is to get a library card. So, today’s PSA as a public library director is to teach you how easy it is to get a library card and…

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    Director’s Thoughts – 3/30/2024

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    This is a subject I’ve waxed poetic about more times than I can count, but I think it’s a great reminder before heading into summer. Reader’s choice matters. My first thoughts on this always go directly to kids. Probably because I’m comfortable in the children’s department and often still help…

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    Director’s Thoughts – 2/16/2024

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    February is Library Lover’s Month! And so I thought I might share the love about libraries and give you some great reasons why libraries deserve our love and some ways you can share your library love as well! If you didn’t get a chance to read last month’s Director’s Thoughts…

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    Director’s Thoughts – 1/19/2024

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    Today’s Director’s Thoughts post is a list of ten things that you might not know about librarians and libraries. I love learning about what other people do and hearing about the intricacies of what their work is like, especially in careers I know little about. I’m sharing a few of…

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    Picture Book Neighborhoods: Outcome & Recap

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    It’s the end of September and I’m sharing the ins and outs of how and why we reorganized our picture book collection in my library from typical author’s names to picture book neighborhoods. Our first week, I shared what picture book neighborhoods are, and why we chose to reorganize thousands…

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    Picture Book Neighborhoods: The Process

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    During the month of September, I’m going to share the ins and outs of how and why we reorganized our picture book collection in my library from typical author’s names to picture book neighborhoods. Previously, I shared what picture book neighborhoods are, and why we chose to reorganize thousands of…

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    Picture Book Neighborhoods: Define Neighborhoods

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    During the month of September, I’m going to share the ins and outs of how and why we reorganized our picture book collection in my library from typical author’s names to picture book neighborhoods. Last week, I shared what picture book neighborhoods are, and why we chose to reorganize thousands…

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    Picture Book Neighborhoods: What & Why

    pb neighborhoods

    During the month of September, I’m going to share the ins and outs of how and why we reorganized our picture book collection in my library from typical author’s names to picture book neighborhoods. Today, I’ll share what picture book neighborhoods are, and why we chose to reorganize thousands of…

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    Dewey Decimal System Day

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    How did I not know this was a thing?!?! It’s Dewey Decimal System Day! I want to share just a little information about this system of classification that is used worldwide, tell you a little bit about why it’s not always the best option, and give you some resources for…

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    How Public Libraries Can Help Teachers

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    I’m always looking for ways to create stronger partnerships with our school district and teachers. And it can be really difficult because teachers are so busy! But, I also know that we are a valuable resource that can assist teachers with classroom projects, reading, and extension activities. Some teachers can…