Library Lifesavers

This book offers a survival guide for media specialists who want to THRIVE-not just SURVIVE-in their busy media centers.Librarians jobs are getting harder and harder, yet few books exist solely to help them identify and deal with stress. Library Lifesavers: A Survival Guide for Stressed Out Librarians fills that gap. This unique self-help book offers today's multitasking media specialists the ready-to-use strategies-Lifesaver Tools-they need to find balance and stay afloat. Identical twins Pamela and Tamora Bacon organized their book around the THRIVE theme, presenting six basic tenets:T - Take ActionH - Hurry No MoreR - Read & Regain ControlI - Inspire Yourself & OthersV - Vision ... Past, Present & FutureE - Exercise Your Mind & BodyEach section begins with a real-life question, followed by practical advice and hands-on activities to help librarians "renew" themselves professionally and personally. Whether you read the chapters sequentially or randomly , this unique volume may be the difference between sinking and enjoying the ride.The "Counselor's Corner" offers helpful, practical advice from a licensed school counselorMore than 60 ready-to-use reproducibles are accompanied by explanatory narrative to help librarians and teachers (Grades K-12) "renew" themselves and inspire others along the wayA complete bibliography including all resources referenced throughout the textAn appendix offering dozens of helpful Internet links