November
17, 2016
Every
Thursday, you’ll get this short, fun, relevant newsletter. It will contain a
quote or smile about the library and those who love it, an idea you can use to
promote your library or reading in general, and an occasional shameless plug
for the programs I offer. Enjoy!
If
you are new to us or have missed any previous issues, you can read them all at www.smartlibrarians.com. And, please; tell your friends about
it!
In
this issue:
I LOVE to Read!
Quotable!
Getting the Work Done!
Have a
Safe and Happy Holiday!
I LOVE to Read!
It’s
not just something I say. It’s the TRUTH! I LOVE to read! Newspapers,
magazines, books, websites, t-shirts, signs on the wall…if it’s got words on
it, I want to read it!
Every
Monday morning, for example, I read Gina DeLapa’s Monday Morning Pep Talk! It’s
a free weekly newsletter that is relevant, fun and easy to read. In just 3-5
minutes, I get information, encouragement and something to think about.
For
instance, this week I read this nugget:
“People who are great
at what they do are willing to invest in their abilities, willing to sweat,
even willing to look foolish. They may get complimented on being a
"natural," but they know natural ability doesn't begin to tell the
whole story.”
That
sounds like a media specialist to me!
Click
here and look at the top right
corner of the page to find out how to subscribe to Gina’s newsletter. You’ll
thank me for it!
Quotable!
“You should never read
just for “enjoyment.” Read to make yourself smarter! Less judgmental! More apt
to understand your friends’ insane behavior, or better yet, your own! Pick
“hard books.” Ones you have to concentrate on while reading. And…don’t let me
ever hear you say, “I can’t read fiction. I only have time for the truth.”
Fiction is the truth, fool! Ever hear of “literature”? That means fiction, too.”
John
Waters, Writer, Author, Actor, et.al.
Encouraging reading – from 45 Ideas in 45 Minutes – Getting the
Work Done
29. Recruit and TRAIN
volunteers
to help with checkout, shelving, website, checking in orders. Whether you call
them Media Moms or just helpers, they need to feel confident that they know
what they are doing and that it is important work. You MUST train regular volunteers,
if you hope to retain them. You also must appreciate them and let them know
that you do.
A
well trained, appreciated volunteer who feels that she is making a difference
is an UNBELIEVABLE asset and can be an amazing advocate for you. Principals listen
to parents, and media moms can be passionate friends of your library.
More
on this topic next time!
Have a
Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
That’s
all I wanted to say in this section. Happy Thanksgiving!
Let
me know how I can help! See you in two weeks!
Encouraging
kids to read, I am
Tommy Johns
Educational Entertainment Specialist
Tommy Johns
Educational Entertainment Specialist
PS
– Don’t forget to share this newsletter and blog with your colleagues!
www.TommyJohnsPresents.com
tommy@tommyjohnspresents.com
Call 770-315-3339 or Toll Free at (866) 490-READ
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Your peers appreciate your advice about quality programs. Please tell them about your experience working with us. Our best sales people are our many loyal clients.
tommy@tommyjohnspresents.com
Call 770-315-3339 or Toll Free at (866) 490-READ
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Your peers appreciate your advice about quality programs. Please tell them about your experience working with us. Our best sales people are our many loyal clients.
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