Well, I am now ten days into my new job. Yes, My Public Library and I are still in our honeymoon phase, but I am very optimistic that this is going to be a long and happy relationship. First, I have come into a fantastic team in the Children's Department. There is a variety of experiences and interests, which helps bring a lot to the table. They have worked hard and made sacrifices during this time without a team leader and dealing with library cuts that have caused heartbreak across the country. Still, they are upbeat and focused on providing excellent service to our community. The rest of the staff have been extremely welcoming and I cannot emphasize their helpfulness enough. I think of questions as I go, resulting in random questions here and there, and they have been very patient with my newness! I am fortunate enough to begin during a time where summer reading is settling down and there is a lull before we ramp up for the fall. I have spent a lot of time observing and thinking. There is a great balance of autonomy and teamwork. As with some positions in my past, I feel like I will really be able to be a great librarian for my community, with the added bonus of leading others to do the same. More cheesiness, I know, but I'm super pumped!
In the same vein as my "I <3 my job" ramblings, I was in the paper! While the article isn't specifically about me, it was still exciting! Libraries have had a tough year and it is exciting to celebrate good news!
Library hours, programs to be reinstated this fall, Friday, July 9
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