Booktalk Boot Camp

 This article was most impactful to me because throughout the LIS courses, I have been wondering, once I am in the position I want, how am I going to know all about books?  How will other staff members look to me as a resource, when clearly, I have not read all books that every student or teacher may want to know more about.  At times, Librarians are working solely or with one other non-Librarian staff member.  So that leaves a newbie at the wheel!  Are you supposed to say, "Oh, I haven't read that one yet, I'll let you know next week?"  Doesn't seem professional and I am worried in those type of situations, at least until I am more wrote with the material.  I hope staff and students give much grace and take newbie's into account.

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  1. Jen CMay 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM

    Well, I hope this course helps you with it too. That said, you will never have read all the books, and I've never met anyone that expected it. You'll find review and recommendation resources that you trust, get tips from your professional network, and listen to what your kids are reading. And still you'll tell kids you can look something up with them. :)

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