Scenes from the library, the end of Fieldwork.

On Tuesday I finished up my three weeks at School #39.  I had a great time with the librarian there, getting a lot of hands on experience. I learned some very basic things, like how to check books in and out, how to change call-numbers in the catalog, how to do inventory, and watch her do a lot of the paperwork related to working in a library, in addition to watching her teach 7 classes a day.  I got to see her teach K-6, and see the variety of lessons and subject matter she needs to prepare for on a weekly basis.  I finally had the opportunity to really get a feel for the rhythm of a teacher-librarian's day in a way I had never had before (even after spending 10 weeks at East High School).  I feel I got a very honest look at what the job can entail.  Every school is a little different, some librarians have flexible scheduling, instead of a fixed schedule, others teacher-librarians, co-teach instead of solo teach their lessons, and many have library clerks or volunteers there to do the routine chores, but my host librarian had to do it all by herself, plus attend meetings, and work bus duty, before and after-school.

I am very happy that I got the opportunity to teach 3 classes of 2nd graders, and that they responded well to the lesson. I am eager to do this again soon.

Comments

[Reba]

Looks like fun!

[Mami]

So proud of YOU!!!!