The Myth of Busy Summers

摘要

When library staff members serving youth tell me how much busier they are when school is out for the summer (and in preparing for students' vacation time), it makes me a little crazy. I say to myself, "Shouldn't library staff be this busy all year long?" And really, what message does it send when talking with colleagues, administrators, community members, and elected officials that spring and summer are most busy for youthserving staff? Mightn't anyone be justified in asking, "If that's the only time you are so busy, why do we need so much of your services the rest of the year?"