is not solitary. when it’s all yours it’s all yours

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Is Not Solitary When Its All Yours Its ALL Yours So What Are the Pluses? You create your own process You decide when to break the rules The Collection reflects your judgments In a word, Control And the Minuses? Handling It All Multiple Requests at the Same Time the Hyper- Quick conditioned response with little one-on-one time If I leavethe Library closes! Professional Isolation No committee assignments Social Isolation having lunch alone again? Picture from zazzle.com How to Cope Physical Needs Food and Drink A pantry How about a refrigerator? The washroom Warm enough? Cool enough? The lighting you need How to Cope Professional Needs A committee assignment Some administrative control over library machines An ally on staff A department head ally Getting Out time for quick purchases, a personal phone call or food The Library is Closed so That the Librarian Can Be a Part of the Community Too Image from Polyvore.com How to Cope to Thrive A teacher or staff person that can cover for you A regular volunteer whose help is valuable Quality student help Some Considerations When do Teachers or Staff Come for Help? Why do Teachers or Staff Come for Help? How to stay Connected: Professional Associations How to stay Connected: Social Professional Web and Mobile based Devices Would classroom teaching responsibilities improve the perception that teachers and staff have of you? A Few Responses from the Field Tim Wojcik librarian and media specialist Our Lady of Mercy RCHS in Fayetteville, GA or