Dewey Need to Get Organized?: A Time Management and Organization Guide for School Librarians [Paperback]

Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Or just on the lookout for a better way of doing things? Help is on the way!

Laugh your way to organization, and realize that you can take control of your time
Practical applications you can use immediately
Discover what is truly important in your life, and where you want to spend your time and energy
Helpful hints and tips abound in this new resource, taking you through the steps for getting and staying organized in your library
Organize your workspace, desktop, files, drawers and moreand keep it that way

First, the author describes several schools of thought on how the brain functionsright brain/left brain, horizontal vs. vertical thinking, and how stress effects your memory. She then discusses values and goals, which leads into time managementcalendars, daily planners and a master list. Learn about time management details and problems, then move on to organizing your work environment. You'll discover how to draw on the strengths from those who are a little more organized, and how to focus on what your priorities and goals really are so you can apply them to your daily life. Stay organized and manage your time better, using skills that work with your creative nature, not against it!

J'aim? L. Foustis a librarian from Queensbury, NY.This title provides a practical approach to determining priorities, managing a multitude of tasks, and balancing work and personal life. There are many books on the market about time management and organization and J'aime Foust includes them in her bibliography. It is refreshing to have such a guide written from a school librarian's point of view. She leads the reader through a series of activities such as constructing a time status check or developing a master list, daily planner, and schedule. Once you have a picture of what needs to be done, Foust offers a way to prioritize tasks by assigning them to a grid. Readers learn how to stay on targelã'