Okay, so I guess this is one of the skills I didn't realize I had until I got here: I am my mother's daughter. For me, that means knowing all about libraries and the ins and outs of teaching basic library use to others, cataloging, how to keep track of books checked in and out, and more than an informal familiarity with the Dewy decimal system, smile!
I knew that there was a Books for Thailand program, I knew to bring some books with me, but apparently there's also a need for people who know how to operate a library and who can train others (students, teachers and other community members) to do the same. I'm thrilled to find that I have bonus skills that are useful here! Apparently communities have more books and buildings nowadays, but there's a difference between having a library and having people actually come and be able to use the resources there. I remember when computers were added to our libraries back home and there were all those classes about how to use them, classes designed especially for different age groups and interest groups so they'd be comfortable and able to use the equipment on their own in the future, and it sounds as though the situation here is similar.
...Can you tell I'm excited about the prospect of spending more time in my natural habitat
I knew that there was a Books for Thailand program, I knew to bring some books with me, but apparently there's also a need for people who know how to operate a library and who can train others (students, teachers and other community members) to do the same. I'm thrilled to find that I have bonus skills that are useful here! Apparently communities have more books and buildings nowadays, but there's a difference between having a library and having people actually come and be able to use the resources there. I remember when computers were added to our libraries back home and there were all those classes about how to use them, classes designed especially for different age groups and interest groups so they'd be comfortable and able to use the equipment on their own in the future, and it sounds as though the situation here is similar.
...Can you tell I'm excited about the prospect of spending more time in my natural habitat
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