Snapshot New York

Today at the library we let the public know how important they are to us.  We took pictures, statistics, and statements documenting a typical day at the library  to share on Advocacy Day in Albany on March 1st.  I created a poster for I Love My Library Because ... and had patrons write comments on a post it note and attach it to the poster.  We also had patrons complete a statement that said "The library is essential to me because... The circulation desk staff recorded how many reference questions were asked and we will get circulation stats tomorrow.  I will be going to Albany with the information and pictures to share with our legislators Tuesday.  I am going with the Mohawk Valley Library Association staff and will follow their schedule to meet with members of hte legislature. 
We are very busy getting ready for next week with the children off from school for winter break. I am looking forward to being active with the student population in our community.  I am actively participating in Parents As Reading Partner activities, Winter Break activities, Summer Reading Planning, Advocacy Day plans and Storytelling activities.  Today we scheduled activities for March and will be planning a science based spring break program.  I am noticing that publicity within the library has not been created for next week and will address it tomorrow.  I am going to create a bookmark and put flyers in the children's section.  I also noticed today while I was sitting at the table keeping record that I am more assertive in talking to people about programs we have than other staff members and will mention that tomorrow to Lee.  In the last month I have worked 50 hours. I typically work 16 hours a week but am planning weekend activities so will be putting in more.  We have scheduled childrens activities every Saturday in March to support the Parents as Reading Partners. When I was teaching full time I completed a great deal of prep work at home and notice I am doing the same now.  I need to spend more time working on completing reading and projects at home and more library work during library hours.  I guess that is a key part of scheduling and organizing.