It is hard to believe that 10 years ago I started this blog to record my every day adventures of being a high school librarian. Where does the time go?
I did a lot of reflection at the end of the year last year as to what I want to do and where I want to go next with the library. Since my previous 5 year plan was complete, I made the bold decision to plan for one year at a time. Details to come.
Here was my previous 5 year plan that was finished at the end of the 2021-22 school year: SHS Library Strategic Plan, 2017 - 2022, and here is my one year plan to be completed at the end of the 2022-23 school year: SHS Library Strategic Plan, 2022 - 2023
The difference between the 2 plans
- My 5 year plan was more about the physical space and the book collection. It was about the library. Now that those items have been accomplished, I am ready for this year.
- The 1 year plan has more to do with me and my role as the librarian.
The Mansfield ISD librarians did a book study last summer, and it really inspired me. I've been coasting along since COVID, and I decided this was the year to get back into the game, so to speak. Hence the one year strategic plan which I believe will hold me accountable. With a 3 - 5 year plan, it is easy to schedule things way in advance, and not do much year 1. Now I have a plan for just this year. Can't put that off!
The book we read was Leading for School Librarians: There is no other option by Hilda K Weisburg, and I highly recommend it to any and all librarians out there. I am good at my job, but I wasn't giving it 100% of my effort. I think with my new plan and this book under my belt, I am ready for a new year.
Bring on the 2022 - 2023 school year! I am planning it to be fantastic. Hope you are too.
