A Tale of Two Libraries

I’ll be honest—this blog didn’t get as much attention as I had hoped when I kicked off the school year. Juggling two campuses is a lot , and trying to make things run smoothly in libraries with different schedules, layouts, and vibes has been a learning curve. But despite the chaos, I’ve got a solid plan for next year, and I’m feeling optimistic. Right now, I’m working on a  scope and sequence  that’ll help me stay grounded across both campuses. I’ve always reused resources and rotated seasonal ideas, but this year it felt like I was constantly reworking things just to stay afloat. My beloved scavenger hunts? Totally fell off the radar. Next year, though, they’re making a comeback—with better delegation. (Yes, I said it. Delegation. Even for a control freak like me.) One tool that saved me? My librarian index. One of my campuses had a digital “handbook” for staff with quick links to schedules, policies, and key docs. I adapted that idea into a master Google Sheet that now hou...