08.02.11

08.02.11, a photo by colemama on Flickr.

The shopping has begun - one of the favorite parts of my job! ;) These books are for the campus Media Center...most of them by student request - a few recommendations gleaned from my professional reading. Budgeting for titles has become more difficult as dollars have decreased and interest for diverse and increased reading has grown (ironically!). Despite the issues, the commitment to getting books into the hands, hearts, and minds of students is a priority. Unlike traditional 'school' where students may not have a choice, freedom to select a book from the library is truly a personal one. Empowerment! What a powerful concept! Lorenzo Walker campus, Naples, FL