Too Many Hats! Managing Multiple Libraries Without Losing All of Your Sanity!

Limitations You are 1 person You CAN’T do everything at each campus as a Multi-Campus Librarian You CAN do a few things at each campus well and make the most of your situation You are not alonealone

Goal Setting/Achievement Try to keep your goals manageable – Remember there is only one of you and you have multiple full-time jobs so you can’t do it all Try to create goals you can work on in steps – Float to Campus A and work, then to Campus B Try to work with your aides (if you have them) – My aides are the only reason I can achieve most goals

Tips and Tricks for Multiple Libraries Go Paperless (as much as possible) – Use digital budget files – Force vendors to you – Force teachers to you (if necessary) – Keep digital copies of things you like Google Docs Use to manage lists you need shared access toshared access – Google Calendar Use to set up library schedules for teachers to book timeslibrary schedules

Tips and Tricks for Multiple Libraries Decide if you will float or have a set schedule – One office or many – How flexible is your district? Learn to use Sticky Notes Learn to use Snipping tool Join a Library ListServ if you haven’t –

Tips and Tricks for Multiple Libraries Amazon Wish ListsWish Lists – Easy way to track books on the fly 1 list per campus – Have aides create and share lists with you Student book recommendations Teacher requests Next book in a series Use your library software program to better track popular titles/student interests

Purchasing/Cataloging Tips BookList free PD webinarsPD webinars – Delegate to Aides – Tracking teacher requests – Tracking student requests – Tracking new books in series – Processing new books (when possible)

Purchasing/Cataloging Tips Limit the number of vendors you use Aim for a few big orders instead of many small ones – But don’t try to order for all campuses at once! If you can get free Marc Records, use them! Figure out a system for barcode tracking and use it Set up a system at each location for titles you need to work on when you visit.

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Web Design for the Busy Copy some easy html to use as a template in notepad (word doesn’t like html) – How to Embed a link – How to change font size, color – Scrolling Marquees Use Shelfari to add color to your page Set update reminders on your calendar so you don’t forget to check your page periodically. Easy HTMLUsing ShelfariDestiny Instructions

Book Talks/Advertising Read when you can, try to get your aide to read Encourage student reviews in your card catalog Use QR Codes/Digital Content uploads to provide access when you aren’t available Free QR Code Generator

Research Keep things simple (single password access) Train teachers/aides so they can assist students in your absence Work with Technology teachers especially Try to convince teachers to plan ahead and let you know they are coming so you can plan too. Research Instructions

Adding Technology/E-books E-books – Overdrive (Public Library)(Public Library) – Follett Shelf (School Library)(School Library) – Storia (Elementary Library) Technology Issues – Circulating laptops/tablets Start small (teachers, class sets) Train library staff to trouble shoot Use Library Software when possibleLibrary Software when possible – Keeping databases/resources accessible from a variety of platforms

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