[aisle] Next school year...from home?

[BROOKE NELSON]

These are all great ideas!!! Thanks so much. I might try to work out coming
in after hours or weekends and maybe having carts set up for teachers in
their rooms with the books already checked out to the kids who want them.
And the self-checkout is a great idea, too. I have a wonderful library
assistant who is worth her weight in gold and she will do whatever she can
to help me and help the students. She might even be willing to
FaceTime/Zoom me on the spot if a student has a question about a book or
needs to chat. I was feeling so down about this earlier, but now I think
this might actually be feasible. Certainly not ideal and definitely not as
good as having me there in person, but I think I can be at least somewhat
effective. Someone said to make tutorials on how to self-check out and
that's totally possible. I might even drive the books to the kids' houses
if they let me know what they need. Thanks so much for your ideas. I really
appreciate them. And you. :)

Stay Healthy,
Brooke Nelson

On Thu, Jun 25, 2020, 7:12 PM Michelle Harris via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> I second the idea of going in after hours. And perhaps you can train a few
> student helpers who would make deliveries, help with book check-out, Zoom
> with you for instant connection?
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 25, 2020 at 2:34 PM BROOKE NELSON via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> Hello Braintrust,
>>
>> I’m sure you are all as up in the air as I am in terms of what school
>> will look like this fall. However, I have some chronic health issues that
>> make working among germy high school students somewhat dangerous right now.
>> I might have the opportunity to work from home (which, to be honest, sounds
>> terrible) if I’m able to explain how I could possibly do that effectively
>> from home. I would much rather go to work and be “normal” again, and I miss
>> those students like crazy, but I also like to remain alive, so I’m in a
>> tough spot. I was told to think about how I could work from home, and in
>> terms of book talks, research presentations, collaborating with teachers,
>> etc, I can do that remotely. However, any ideas on how to get books to kids
>> if they are only in the building 2 days a week, and you are not there at
>> all? I’m reaching here, I know, but I thought you all would have some
>> ideas. I also help with all the textbook and chrome book distribution and
>> collection. I have been racking my brain on that one, too...not sure how to
>> organize all of this while physically not preset. Anyway, I’d love any
>> thoughts you have. If you don’t want to email the group, I’m at
>> bnelson at ep309.org.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Brooke Nelson
>> --
>> Brooke Nelson
>> Library Media Specialist
>> East Peoria Community High School
>> 309.694.8338
>>
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