Purpose
As a graduate student at Texas Woman's University, the purpose of this blog is to fulfill the requirements of LS 5013: Information Storage and Retrieval. This blog will explore a variety of topics covered in the class.
Library Type
Ever since I was a little girl, the library has been a place of solace, tranquility, and adventure. I remember the excitement of perusing the shelves for the stories my imagination craved. Hours were spent tucked away in a corner, lost in the pages of everything from the classics of Charles Dickens to the adolescent novels of Judy Blume to the sarcastic comedies of Roald Dahl. Books were gateways to other worlds and the library was my utopia.
As a fourth grade teacher, I try to recreate the library atmosphere in my own classroom. Countless books line the walls; we have a designated time each day in which I read aloud to the students, as well as a separate time for them to read books of their choice. Almost every lesson I teach, no matter what subject, includes a picture book pertaining to the topic. The students can tell how excited I get when I share one of my favorite books with them or when I discover a new author, and they match my enthusiasm. I encourage them to share new literary finds with the class and they eagerly share their favorite parts and characters. In my classroom reading is not a chore; it is something to look forward to; the most relaxing part of the day. I love knowing that I am helping to build lifelong readers and really adding to my students’ literary knowledge. To be able to share this love of literacy with children all day long, every day, as a school librarian, would be a dream come true.
Topic
The topic I am most interested in exploring throughout this semester is the implementation of recreational literacy circles or book clubs in elementary schools. I believe these programs would be of high interest to elementary aged students and encourage literacy for pleasure in young people.
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