Setting The Tone
One more week and then it's back to school in New York State. I'm sitting in the lobby of my junior high pushing agendas and sketch pads from the school store during 8th Grade Orientation, so it's the perfect time to blog about setting the tone for a new year. What is tone? It's the mood, attitude and atmosphere of a place and program. When it comes to the tone of my library, here's what I'm trying to convey: Inclusiveness - the library is a place for everyone. We're a safe, comforting, welcoming and accepting environment. Creativity - this is a creative environment where you can explore and develop projects and ideas. Respect - I expect respect to go both ways in the library. Information hub - it's one stop shopping for books, magazines, Internet resources, etc. If you're a student or teacher have questions, we've got answers. Academic success - to be a successful student or teacher you need the library and it's resources. ...