The more I learn the less I realize I know.
Finishing up with another course, learning the ins and outs of Librarianship, absorbing the vast charts, graphs and lists that itemize my responsibilities and duties as a teacher-librarian, I find myself overwhelmed, and inspired! I know that I will continue learning for the duration of my career. The possibilities of improving the Learning Commons from its current state and possibly elevating it, not only to acceptable standards according to the AIL, but perhaps even meeting some exceptional standards is something to be excited and optimistic about. My biggest hurdle is to figure out a way to become more motivated, and less despondent about the current state of my Learning Commons funding. It seems that this will be an eternal struggle, books and literacy always seem to take a back seat to the current educational trend of the day. I'm going to have to learn how to be creative, tap resources, and educate and engage my school community to care as much as I do. As I'm only i...