Week 2 Recap

Week 2 at my summer job -- check! This week was slower on the training side, and more emphasis on me being independent and working on projects here and there. I worked my first evening shift [1-9] and my first Saturday shift too! Maybe because it was a long weekend or not, but it wasn't all that busy. I expect there to be more foot traffic come summer as the Summer Reading Games (for both children and adult!) start. Plus, there's going to be more programs for all ages in the summer at most libraries, not just at the one I'm at! 

Here's a 2nd reason why libraries are the bomb[dot]com. The SCL library has two floors, meaning not all of its resources could fit onto main! The library doesn't just have books, rather resources to help customers find what they are looking for. I think I've mentioned they have DVDs, magazines, CDs, etc, but there's also cool stuff too that's available! I learned this week that SCL has maps dating years and decades back of the county's area. There's resources to help newcomers to Canada with resume and career search. There's also resources to help new people learn about eBooks, Kobos, and other e-devices that are out there. (I can't keep up, there's too many!). I mean, they have it all! 

Summer! + Week 1 Recap

What a week last week was! I started my full time job with the Strathcona County Library in Sherwood Park! Living in Edmonton, the drive is at least 30 minutes, sometimes can range up to an hour depending on weather. I'm one of the few summer students there working in the Youth Services Department! (Mind you there's 6 major departments in this large library!) 

I think instead of blogging every day or so, I'll think I'll do weekly recaps of my summer job. I plan in recapping about my week, things I learned and things I'm looking forward too. Let's start with week 1!

One word to sum it all up: training. We started training the second our first shift started and continued until Friday. There are other summer students working in other departments, so we stayed together, similarly like a "cohort." We learned SO much from this week, from meeting the CEO, management, to getting tours about the library and what makes this library, so unique in its programming and outreach. If you haven't heard or been to this library, click here to see what it can offer for you! Long story short, I love libraries because there is always something for someone. Anyone can find something they like within a library whether it's a DVD, book, program or class, you name it!

Lastly, s u m m e r for University students has officially started last week! Wait, that's a lie -- unless you're FT working like me, Uni students could also be taking spring/summer courses (which would be very challenging especially in sunny weather like this!). With that said, I'll be blogging about my job, things in the summer I'm looking forward to and continuing to add resources for other educators. Though I'm not teaching or volunteering this summer, I always will have something to share with you readers! :) 

I Guess That's It!

I guess it is it! I should maybe start blogging about other things, other than my practicum because that's been about 2 weeks ago! Move on Mr. Fabia is what you're wondering I bet.

The purpose of starting this blog in general was to share my experiences and help out my fellow educators when necessary. Whether we're face to face friends, facebook friends, legit friends or just avid readers -- I want something that you guys can look forward too! 

I feel that I've been dragging my experiences and posts about my IFX too, however, in the future I want the opportunity to look back, read them and have those memories present. For some people, they take pictures or make Instagram/Tumblr posts. I guess blogging has helped me in ways to express my experiences to the Web. It's also a great conversation starter too at pubs & restaurants!

For now, I'm not sure what I'll be blogging about! This week I started my new job with the Strathcona County Library where I'll be there working for the summer. For sure I'll blog about that. In addition, I look forward to share more book lists, educational resources and stories with all of you lovely people! 

So, for now, don't expect me to blog more about my IFX, as that chapter of my life is complete. My grade 6's happen to love quotes, which is one thing we have in common! To end off, I'll finish with this typical (and cheeeeeeesy) Dr. Seuss quote.