Author Archives: Melissa

My library is just completing phase one of our own picture book reorganization! Piloted by the Darien Library, a picture book reorganization project sorts your picture book collection into broad subject categories instead of alphabetizing by the author’s last name. … Continue reading →

In January, I ran a reader’s survey, asking among other things for feedback from you on what Mel’s Desk content is most valuable. As it happens, an unexpected opportunity to step into a supervisory role at my library seriously derailed … Continue reading →

A few years ago I decided I wanted to tell “Three Little Fishes and the Big Bad Shark” by Ken Geist for summer reading school visits. In this version of The Three Little Pigs, the fishies take refuge in a … Continue reading →

1) Starting a new job as a supervisor 2) Scheduling a 13-person team 3) Going to meetings 4) Answering email at work during the day 5) Revising the schedule 6) Talking with other supervisors 7) Attending training sessions 8) Planning … Continue reading →

Although children’s gross motor and fine motor skills are both developing all the time, many fine motor skills take more patience and cognitive development than gross motor skills. Think of a baby who can mush applesauce around on her tray … Continue reading →