Day 6: Prepare a “First-Day Favorites” Cart The first week of school is different from every other week of the year. Students are learning new routines, meeting new teachers, finding classrooms, making friends, and wondering what this school year will bring. Some are excited. Some are nervous. Some can’t wait to check out books. Others… More August in the Library: 21 Quick Wins – Day 6
Day 5: Write a Welcome Message Imagine you’re a student walking into the library on the first day of school. Now imagine the first thing you see is a handwritten message that says: “Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!” Those six words may only take a minute to write, but they have the power to… More August in the Library: 21 Quick Wins – Day 5
Day 4: Fill One Shelf with “Can’t Keep These on the Shelf” Books Every school library has them. Those books are your library’s greatest ambassadors. Today’s Quick Win is simple: gather those favorites together and let them shine. Instead of waiting for students to discover them hidden among hundreds of other books, put them front… More August in the Library: 21 Quick Wins – Day 4
Day 3: Check Every Piece of Technology Before Students Arrive Few things can derail an exciting first library lesson faster than technology that refuses to cooperate. While we can’t prevent every technology hiccup, we can eliminate many of the most common problems before students ever walk through the door. Today’s Quick Win is all about… More August in the Library: 21 Quick Wins – Day 3
Day 2: Create One “Wow” Display If you’ve ever walked into a bookstore and immediately wandered over to a table of beautifully displayed books, you’ve experienced the power of a great display. The books didn’t say a word. They simply invited you to come closer. Your school library can do the same thing. As the… More August in the Library: 21 Quick Wins – Day 2
Day 1: Walk Through Your Library Like a New Student The beginning of a new school year is full of checklists. Order supplies. Finish processing books. Update bulletin boards. Test the printers. Set up the circulation desk. Answer emails. With so many tasks competing for your attention, it’s easy to overlook one of the most… More August in the Library: 21 Quick Wins – Day 1