Covering and collegiality

A series of book covering workshops took place, from small to large, over the past few weeks, and it was an opportunity for some capable and generous people to share their expertise with colleagues from local school libraries.

Rachel Rahui hosted a dozen or so at Hurupaki School - she reported that they were all actually very proficient book coverers so they shared some tips and techniques and suppliers and had an enjoyable catch up. There was a draw for a Book Protection Ltd Library Index and the very happy winner was Leeann at Hora Hora School.

Liz Christensen had a session at Kerikeri Primary School with people coming from Matauri Bay and Okaihau as well as a few locals and it was a useful opportunity for some newbie librarians to practice covering, as well as ask about other aspects in the great library that Liz developed. Jenny Puckey had a good meeting at the lovely Kaitaia Primary library with Linda from Mangonui which was appreciated.

Lisa Salter from Ruawai College organised a great workshop in Dargaville with full involvement and support from Kaipara District Libraries too, and she is going to do a post about it here too so I'll let her tell about it.

Many thanks to all involved - for providing /attending /hosting - creating opportunities for networking and information sharing.

School library gathering at Hurupaki School