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This week at my library practicum, I was excited to be given the opportunity to create my own children’s display for November, and I chose the theme "DINOVEMBER." This lively theme allows children to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs while celebrating their imagination and love for reading. The process involved careful planning and creativity, and I was eager to dive in. My first step was to curate a selection of books that would not only align with the theme but als

Hello, fellow book lovers and library enthusiasts! Today, I want to share a delightful experience from my recent library internship that perfectly blended nostalgia with family fun. As someone who has always been passionate about reading and community engagement, working at the library has been a dream come true. This week, I had the joy of reconnecting with my childhood through a beloved book series and making beautiful memories with my family. Rediscovering "You're Invited

One of the great things this week was getting to assist with baby and preschool story times at the library. In addition to being one of the most popular and wonderful events at the library for very young children, it offers a host of developmental benefits for kids. One of the things I did was help count the participants. It is essential to know how many families attend our story time events to both demonstrate their popularity and help us keep these critical programs running

This week at my library practicum, I decided to take the initiative and ask my librarian for advice on how to engage the children at my job, a behavioral center for children with autism, with books and the library. I wanted to explore creative ways to encourage these kids to discover the joys of reading and the resources available to them at the library. When I queried her about organizing a story time event at the center, I was thrilled by her enthusiastic response. Not only

Urgent Assistance in the Library During my library practicum, we had a memorable experience when a woman urgently needed several important documents printed just before closing time. She explained that these papers were crucial for something significant she had that evening, and she was understandably stressed because the library's public printer was malfunctioning and causing her considerable frustration. Recognizing the urgency of her situation, my supervisor quickly offere

Learning the Library Card Creation Process This week at the library I had the opportunity to practice the process of creating a library card. The process is done through the software, Workflows. My supervisor explained each function and why accuracy is essential. We followed each step for creating a library card, learning to collect a patron’s name, address, pin, code word or mothers maiden name, (in case they forget their pin) contact information. (through a written applica

As I embarked on my practicum journey, I was filled with excitement and a bit of nervousness. The world of libraries has always...

Starting a new journey can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. As I embarked on my library practicum, I felt a mix of anticipation and...

As I stepped into my second week of the library practicum, I felt a mix of excitement and curiosity. The first week had already opened my...