Q&A: School Visits
At the end of the year, many teachers at the elementary school in walking distance of the library contact me about bringing their classes down for a tour and to check out a couple items. I love these visits, and am still working to create, tweak, and perfect a fun "field trip experience" inspired by pretty much everything Sara does on Bryce Don't Play.
The problem is, I am one person and am in the throes of last minute summer reading planning. Due to scheduling and culture and all sorts of things, these visits are squarely on my shoulders. If I'm not going to be here, I've been told to not schedule tours.
So. I need a better system. My question to you, wonderfully talented readers, are what have you done to make scheduling visits to your library (when they are in high volume in a short amount of time) more successful? Shorter visit times? More classes at once? Setting a limit and making visits a first come, first serve thing and when the slots are gone, they're gone? Initiating the conversation?
Please comment-- I'd love to hear your thoughts!
The problem is, I am one person and am in the throes of last minute summer reading planning. Due to scheduling and culture and all sorts of things, these visits are squarely on my shoulders. If I'm not going to be here, I've been told to not schedule tours.
So. I need a better system. My question to you, wonderfully talented readers, are what have you done to make scheduling visits to your library (when they are in high volume in a short amount of time) more successful? Shorter visit times? More classes at once? Setting a limit and making visits a first come, first serve thing and when the slots are gone, they're gone? Initiating the conversation?
Please comment-- I'd love to hear your thoughts!
