Part of my job in the library is helping the Science Research students do their research. Once the student finds a particular journal article, book, published research paper etc that they need for their own research, they come to me to help them find a copy that we can borrow. Once they submit their request to me, I then go about checking multiple databases, attempting to locate. If I am unable to locate what the student is looking for, I then attempt to borrow from other libraries (sometimes even across the country). I have been doing this for the past three years and it is one of my favorite things about my day. I find that I am constantly challenged in so many ways, from learning new vocabulary to finding new resources, to learning new ways to search and even figuring out new search words (that has been huge!). Searching for new databases, in the hopes of locating free information to help my students, has added a new level to my abilities as a teaching assistant not only in school but at home as well. Being able to help my own kids has been invaluable. Learning to navigate through the plethora of information out there has been a challenge but a challenge well worth the brain cramps!
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I read a comment from Ms. Farrington about my previous blog entry and per her suggestion I looked into a social community for Librarians. It was interesting even if it did take me forever to figure out how to navigate around. Ughhh, learning new things can be so slow and daunting. Once I was a little more comfortable, it did provide some great ideas that will probably be helpful in the future...provided I can remember the site. lol!
So....have I said that I'm old fashion? If not, I am. I don't get twitter, facebook, snapchat, any of those forms of communities. I guess initially the idea of it was, we'll say, interesting. However, my feelings are that they have become completely over used. They have infected the populace like a cancer. There are plenty of things out there that are basically, TMI. I guess for certain things I can see the advantage but overall? Not so much. It seems that so many people have become so self absorb and worried about hashtag this and hashtag that and selfie here and selfie there. It seems as though they are forgetting to look up, look out, look around. Actually see the life they are living. We need to challenge ourselves to live our best lives not document it with a cell phone for a #. But, that's just me.
So as Frederick Engel said "It cannot see the wood for the trees" (Engels, 1875, p. 47). Let's go see if we can find some wood. :-) So I guess I didn't completely follow directions for project correctly. The previous post was for the thing 2 lesson. Uploading photos has been something I've been doing for a while so the lesson was pretty easy however.... posting to the classroom etc has been my downfall. It appears these things are something I am struggling with. Persevere .... old dog, new tricks... eventually I'll get the hang of this
Good Morning, I have to say I'm an antique buff. I love old stuff, especially old books. Here in our library we actually have an archive room (I know, amazing right???). Over the years, the library has collected a wealth of books, documents, magazines etc. pertaining to Saratoga (I just get giddy talking about it). We also have a beautiful display case that has sat empty more often than not. My coworker and I finally decided, at the beginning of this year, that we would make an effort to keep displays going all year. So far??? Success! I just wanted to share our newest display because I love old books and I love Saratoga and all it's history. If you look closely at some of the pictures you'll see, they're really old!
Every year, my coworkers and I work hard attempting to be creative and inspired for our annual door decorating contest. We try to create something that will amuse and entertain them. We try to show the students that with a little imagination, hard work and simple supplies, you can do wonderful things. My photos are not the best as lighting was a struggle but hopefully you can get the idea.
So, I work in a High School library. There, I've said it and just to be clear, I love it. I am new to this whole new endeavor and therefore I am sure I will stumble each and every day. My age? Not withstanding, is greater than the norm and does create some hazards along the way. My hope is that patience will be granted in buckets and smiles will be had all around. My intent is to forever exercise my slowly decreasing brain and push the boundaries of my will to comprehend. With that said, I endeavor to push forward and hope that I do not bore those that choose to look into my world.
My first official attempt to post a blog. I will hopefully keep tabs on our golfing throughout the season. This was one highlight from July 2017. My daughter making it to the Girls Junior PGA Championship in St. Albans, MO.
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