Refreshed and Refocused for the School Year!

I have just spent an exciting week of preplanning at our school.  There were major changes to the library program this year, most notably changing our K-5 classes from a fixed to flexible scheduling program.  I don't need to convince other librarians why this is a plus for our students (no more learning in isolation, more student higher learning skills) but convincing teachers was a worry for me.  Unfortunately, with cuts in library staffing and budgeting nationwide, the command to change came down from above.  I will speak more this year about our changes as they unfold, and the obstacles we did not anticipate.
My staff is renewed and excited, and after meetings all week with faculty, we are ready to open the doors and bring our students back!  This is always my favorite time of the year, when anything is possible!  Good luck to all the librarians re-opening their doors this month!