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I started my career in libraries a very long time ago when things were very different. In the first few months (sometimes years) you were only allowed to shelve, once you had mastered this you were finally allowed to move on to repair books. I wish I had known the diversity of the role earlier on as that is the best part.
Never be frightened to ask a question, as the answer is there or can be found out and every day is different.
This job gave me independence, wellbeing and a sense of worth and I couldn’t wait for Saturday to come around again, I have enjoyed my path through the library service meeting so many people and I still learn something new – if not daily, certainly weekly. The love of books and helping someone walk out of the library with a smile on their face because we have listened to them and helped them go away with what they were looking for.
Jo, Library Team Manager
Working in a library will never be what you expect.
You will meet the biggest variety of people and answer the biggest variety of questions (A couple of my favourites from this week: ‘How long does it take to get to the moon and back?’, ‘Is my house haunted?’).
Libraries are full of supportive, knowledgeable, creative people. When you work with and learn from these people, you can make such a huge impact on people’s lives.
I would tell my younger self to go for every and any opportunity that is thrown your way and to never get too comfortable.
Libraries are constantly changing and developing and it’s so much fun to be a part of that change.
Katie, Customer Services Manager
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