Tips and Tricks for New Children’s Librarians!

If you are reading this, I want to start off by saying CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a Children’s Librarian! This is an incredibly rewarding field and I am happy that you have joined this community. I have been working in libraries for 7 years, almost exclusively in Children’s Services. I worked my way up from a Library Assistant to the Head of Children’s Services. Through my experience, I have learned so much and continue to learn every day. If you’re a new Children’s Librarian, here are some tips and tricks to get you started! Tip #1: Have a Planner As a Children’s Librarian, you will be juggling a lot of responsibilities, such as programming, collection development, outreach, and general administrative duties. Having a planner is a simple way to help you keep track of everything you need to complete. I list all of my tasks from priorities for the day to…
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