At my new position of library manager, I am still trying to figure out routines and schedules. I still struggle with using my time wisely. As a school librarian, I had one large room and multiple classes, and the regular library duties.
As library manager, I have regular library duties , and then I also am the manager of a three story building. So this is a learning curve for me, and I am slowly figuring out the routines and changing them.
So I am dividing my time into two parts : library duties and building duties. The library duties are also a little different in that I actually have a book budget in which I can purchase books each month and I can get the latest best sellers that patrons want.
So in establishing my routines I am deciding between ' desk time" and 'floor time'. During my desk time, I do the following activities at designated times: First thing in the Am ( before opening) check emails, track wireless, check answering machine .
Also I have Desk time during coverage of lunches: Again I check emails, work on purchasing lists, reading reviews, printing out calendars, flyer's, making phone calls.
At the end of the day, I also do a little desk time: again check emails, make phone calls, file papers, clean up my desk, make plans for the rest of the day, and check my calendar and planning books.
I might also during any of these times, write down questions I may need to ask my Director or Assistant Director.
As library manager, I have regular library duties , and then I also am the manager of a three story building. So this is a learning curve for me, and I am slowly figuring out the routines and changing them.
So I am dividing my time into two parts : library duties and building duties. The library duties are also a little different in that I actually have a book budget in which I can purchase books each month and I can get the latest best sellers that patrons want.
So in establishing my routines I am deciding between ' desk time" and 'floor time'. During my desk time, I do the following activities at designated times: First thing in the Am ( before opening) check emails, track wireless, check answering machine .
Also I have Desk time during coverage of lunches: Again I check emails, work on purchasing lists, reading reviews, printing out calendars, flyer's, making phone calls.
At the end of the day, I also do a little desk time: again check emails, make phone calls, file papers, clean up my desk, make plans for the rest of the day, and check my calendar and planning books.
I might also during any of these times, write down questions I may need to ask my Director or Assistant Director.
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