Collection Development-

• Schedule collection maintenance:  dedicate time for weeding, ordering, etc.
• CREW Method for weeding a collection

Job Interviews-

• Research the library and always ask questions!
  • How involved in event planning will librarians be?
  • Do librarians book their own presenters?
  • Does the library currently use or plan to use OneDesk?
  • Is collection development centralized?  
• Have a story time ready to present!

Marketing-

• Use market research such as checking out Teen Vogue to see what topics, fonts, visual layouts, and styles interest your target audience. 
• Canva (Pro edition) now has accessibility tracking built in as well as Brand Kits and Layers for easier creation. 

Programming:  

• Checklist for event performer 

Performers: 

• Blackland Prairie Raptors
• Ballet Folklorico
• Wildlife on the Move
• Brett Roberts (magician)
• DJ Dano (Dan Parr)
• Grace Hula Dancers
• Zooniversity

Storytime-

• Have some basic songs, finger plays, and stories ready in case of emergency story time or interview!
• Be sure you don't focus on one child during story time.  Sing to everyone1
• Toddlers respond better to big books with few words per page, rhymes and singing, and LOTS of movement! Examples: Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs by Bryon Barton, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Teddy Bear Teddy Bear

Technology-

• Learn all about Google Docs, Sheets, Slides- learn it all!
• Unfortunately, Excel is still a thing.  Learn it.
• Keep updated on social media apps.  
• Find training to keep skills updated.  LinkedIn Learning is a good resource.