My experience as a Librarian thus far is amazing. When I was young I remember wanting to grow up to be a librarian. I think I lost sight of this goal through the years, but apparently it was the right choice.
I am still in my twenties, so I think I may be considered a younger librarian. I have been a librarian for just under a year. I went to college and received a degree as an Administrative Assistant, only to become a bartender and waitress for the next 5 years at the VFW. I moved up to a manager and managed the VFW for about one year. After being there for 5 years and knowing the customers rather well, I started to get a lot of comments about how well I was doing, but questions along the lines of "is this really where I wanted to be?" It wasn't! I wanted to work with computers, I wanted to work with students, I wanted to learn more, and to help others! Therefore, I did something about these feelings and found that the college in my hometown was looking for a Librarian. This was and is the BEST decision I have ever made! I am now a Library Information Services Assistant. My duties mostly consists of helping students with Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Powerpoint, Excell, and Access since I am certified in Office Technology through my Administrative Assistant Degree Program. I have many other tasks, but this is my favorite, when I am able to assisst students when needed.
I love my postion here in the library, and being younger than well pretty much everyone I work with, makes everyone my Mentor. I feel that here in the library, every librarian has their own expertise. Everyone has something to add to make this library run smoothly and successfully. I am consistently learning new things from all my fellow librarians and it is my pleasure to return the favor whenever possible.
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I really liked this thing, to be able to reflect on how wonderful it is to be a librarian!
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