Wrap It Up!

1.  What is the most important skill to have as a librarian?

  I feel like the most important skill for a librarian to have is flexibility.  Since I've been a librarian this year, I've found that the administration and teachers in my school expect me to be able to handle whatever is thrown my way: late classes, organizing picture day, putting together the school year book in a limited time, etc...  It is definitely not an easy job or for the faint of heart.  Since I teach all grades from K-8, you never know what to expect.


2.  How do you see librarians evolving in the next 5 years?

  I've been asked this many times when I tell people that I'm the librarian this year, and with budget cuts each year, it is a valid question.  Some people believe that they will do away with librarians in the long run, and others believe that with new technology, books will be phased out.  I do not agree with either opinions.  I feel like librarians will always be around only their roles will become even more increasingly important.  Librarians will need to become tech experts and leaders in tech integration.  I also think that librarians won't necessarily be only in the library.  Classrooms will become a place for team teaching with classroom teachers and librarians.  And as long as there are readers, then there will always be books even though many books are available online.



3.  What have I learned from this whole experience?

  I've learned from this experience that librarians are very important and have already changed so much from the time that I was in school.  They don't just check out books (contrary to popular belief).  I learned that I want to change the way that teachers see librarians at my school.  It is not an easy job, and it is quite possibly the most difficult job that I've ever had.




I've enjoyed my field experience, and I've met some wonderful librarians through my observations.  I have really loved being in the library this year, but I will be returning to the classroom next year since I will be moving to another district.  I actually have a job interview on Friday, and I'm very excited about it.  Hopefully, another librarian position will open up in the future, but until then I will mold minds in a classroom.  Thank you for the experience!