[ISLMA-Share] Librarian-in-Training Survey

Thu Mar 8 12:16:26 CST 2018

This survey brings about a question from me: Do you read books from your
libraries during the working day? Is this normal practice?

I will sample a chapter here and there as I receive an order or catalog
books, but (other than picture books), I've never read an entire book
during working hours, even broken up over time. I do it on my own, outside
of school (which limits me a bit, as I have two very active kids). If you
all are able to do it during the school day, that's great (and I'm
jealous). I am just wondering if this is "normal practice" for school
library professionals. If so, how much would you say you are able to devote
to reading at school each week?

Thanks!

*Carrie DeForest*
*National Board Certified Teacher*
Library Media Specialist
Roselle District 12
cdeforest at sd12.org

On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 10:48 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Linda,
>
> I did not mean to be sarcastic in my response, but I took the question as
> personal, not professional, reading. When my children were younger, of
> course I read multiple picture books every night and as they got older,
> chapter books. But, it has only been the last couple of years, when my own
> children are out of the house and my grandchildren only come for a visit,
> that I can read for pleasure. I am a HS librarian, so I am constantly
> reading sections, excerpts, reviews, for the YA material that I purchase.
> Sometimes I have the time to read a complete book, but often I simply do
> not. I am personally in a book club and we read about 10 books in the year,
> but often I only get to read 6-8 of them. But, I am constantly reading. I
> try to keep up with current educational articles, always reviews for
> ordering, current events, research for fellow teachers and students, etc.
> My job as a school librarian is reading and research intensive, it just
> does not allow time for complete books for personal enjoyment. One of the
> things I am looking forward to in retirement is the time to read what I
> want to read, not what I need to read for my job.  Does this answer your
> question? If this is not the response you wanted on the survey, please
> reword or explain the question.
>
> So glad you asked for clarification. I always want to assist MLS students.
>
> Carolyn Kinsella, District Librarian
> Minooka Community High School
> ckinsella at mchs.net
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> On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 10:26 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> I have a question on the "The 15 books you have read?  "
>>
>> Is that on your own time?  Or for the classroom?  For work/being a
>> professional? Or to your own small children who love "Brown Bear, Brown
>> Bear" and "Blaze the Monster Machine" over and over again? :)
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 9:46 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
>> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear ISLMA Community,
>>>
>>> I am currently an MLIS student at UW-Milwaukee seeking participants to
>>> complete a  4-question, 10 minute survey for one of my courses about
>>> reading behaviors. All of the responses will be confidential and the
>>> results will only be used for the purpose of my assignment.
>>>
>>> If you have 10 minutes to spare, I would be grateful! Please see the
>>> below link to participate:
>>> https://goo.gl/forms/rHn6L7uY0pxXcEux2
>>>
>>> Many thanks for your help and support, and please feel free to contact
>>> me with any questions.
>>>
>>> All the best,
>>> Linda
>>>
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>>> e: lcmoreen at gmail.com
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