A lot of the posts in this series so far have focused on thinking of times when you have done something.
Innovated, included, taught, learned, and more.
These examples are powerful, as a means of reminding yourself of your progress, and of telling others about how great libraries are!
Having a series of anecdotes at the ready can mean you’re a lot more ready to face new situations, and explain what you’re doing in terms that people will understand.
Yet often, in the middle of busy jobs, we can easily forget to take notes in the first place, meaning that we may risk forgetting all the great things you’re doing!
So for our 92nd 10-Minute International Librarian exercise, document your work.
This doesn’t need to be exhaustive (after all, this is the 10-Minute International Librarian), but rather you could create a file, or even have a note pad, where you write down the most interesting and important things you’ve done or experienced.
It doesn’t need to be long – just enough to help you remember.
This can also be a good way of encouraging more reflective practice – going about your job with an awareness of what may be significant, and where you are (or could be) learning.
Through this, you’ll not only have a source of examples you can give in future, but also even perhaps see new dimensions to your work now.
Let us know your experiences of recording and reflecting on your work in the comments below.
Good luck!
This idea relates to the IFLA Strategy! Key Initiative 3.4: Provide targeted learning and professional development
As we publish more ideas, you will be able to view these using the #10MinuteInternationalLibrarian tag on this blog, and of course on IFLA’s Ideas Store! Do also share your ideas in the comments box below!