File Cabinets

I finally got to my file cabinets and organized just one! It had NOT been in alphabetical order, so it was very difficult to find things quickly. I also went through and got rid of many files and papers that I did not need.
What a difference! Now I can actually find quickly what I need. I will get to the second one tomorrow or the next day. This is a different school from when I wrote the book The Organized Librarian but I am leaving the filing section like it was. I need to get another file cabinet at my present library because my historical and general files are upstairs in the k-3 library and are not easy accessible to me should I need them. Those cabinets also need to be organized but that is for another day,

Last week went by in a blur and I realized on Saturday- Wow- Didn't blog past Monday! How did that happen? How is your circulation area? Did you straighten / organize. I realized that I didn't need to keep the students "saved " books on prime counter space , so I moved them to the check in cart with a sign. This way I now have more room on the desk itself. Just by doing that one thing I have more room on the desk. And it looks better, also seems more organized. I am continuing on this short week to think of ways that I can move/ organize my circulation. Remember , It all doesnt have to happen over night. Slow and steady wins the race.