hummm...

Things I need to do:

• z-import
• call numbers
• find out if I even have a job as the librarian here next year
  

Thoughts to keep in Mind

I have learned a few lessons from the task I took on this year:

• Be focused. And organized. And when you set goals for getting things done, don't be surprised if it doesn't happen on time. Things always took longer than I estimated.
• Ask for help. All the time, with everything. My job is bigger than what I alone can handle efficiently. I could have really, really used some help. Its not such a big deal that maybe my stickers won't be straight (or even in the right place). Does it work? Go with it!
  
• Stop being such a perfectionist/control freak. Life operates at less than optimal levels.
  
• Be organized and have a plan to follow. I should have done better with that.
• Have a computer you don't have to share with anyone.
  

Automation is slow

I have learned that automation is slow. And I had some other gem that I forgot. MARC records are confusing and I have forgotten all my cataloging. Also, though I am very thankful for all the help I get, I am really slow to write thank you notes.

Also, while I am kinda sad to see the 8th graders leave I am kinda happy. And I have much trepidation about those rising 7th graders.

AUTOMATION!!!

I finally automated! I got the barcode reader up and working (that was super easy. all I had to do was plug it in) and I edited the records for the books that were already in the system. So now I officially have my own library card #0000000000001 ! Hooray me!

Now if I can only get it barcoded in a reasonable amount of time... ha!!!