March 4, 2009
7.5 hours
Remember that day I spent in glorious cataloging? I do. (That is the slightly sick side of me: I do love to catalog!) Today’s focus was on preparing those books for circulation. This meant stamping with the school’s name & address as well as putting on the appropriate covers.
My focus was on paperback books. I know that paperback books are more common in a school library due to student’s preference for the format & the media center’s ability to purchase more due the lower cost. Knowing how to prepare paperback books is an important skill that requires a great deal of patience!
Lisa explained the process to me, slowing down her quick pace to be sure I understood the step-by-step process. The first book sat upon the counter taunting me. How was I going to cover this book without making a mess of the cover or otherwise ruin the book? This is not my library – these are not my funds – these are not my materials. I started with the first book that seemed to fit nearly perfectly into the precut shape.
A few books into the process & I felt more comfortable. A bit of fear still loomed but I knew I could manage it & mistakes were bound to happen. My ability to recover from them was a more important piece.
The best part: watching kids review the books I had just finished with a few snatching one up.
63 of 100 hours completed
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