Blog No.8
Reasons
to work in a library
After reading over my blog posts I realised that a lot of
them are about the future of libraries, how technology is changing them and
where they fit in the world today. Though I think my last post needs to be
about why I want to work in a library, a thing which has changed throughout the
year. I found an article that gives ten supposed perks of being a librarian and
working in the industry, which is just a bit of fun, but also very true.
Librarians work in a dynamic
industry that's constantly evolving.
I have talked about how libraries have to change
to suit the needs of society, and how they aren’t necessarily bad changes. I
don’t think that change is something to be afraid of in a library.
Librarians are the custodians
of a wealth of resources: computer games and CD-ROMs; graphic novels; the
latest magazines, movies and music as well as masses of online information. There
are even books!
This is quiet an admirable role, and very
important, as there has to be a place where materials are stored and preserved.
There
aren’t many places where you can access materials to be creative for free, and
have people to help you find what you need. Libraries are always positive and
encouraging environments.
Librarians constantly enjoy
the challenge of new technology and making it work for their customers.
Although
it can be a challenge to come to terms with new technology, libraries embrace
new information and new ways of delivering it. Also, having new and well
working technology will always ensure there are patrons using the library, as
it will suit the needs of the demographic.
A librarian's work is never
dull! On a daily basis, librarians interact with many diverse and interesting
people, assisting and supporting them in unique and varied ways.
Libraries
are a place where anybody of any gender, nationality or age can access
information and assistance.
There
are many different jobs in a library, which is good news for me and every other
aspiring librarian!
Librarians work in a wide range of organisations: public libraries, university libraries and
school libraries. They also have the opportunity to work in specialised areas
they might be particularly passionate about, such as medicine, media, and
environment, finance or law libraries.
This is exciting and good to keep in mind. If you
can combine your librarian job with a subject area that interests you, this is all
the better. This is also a good idea as working in a specific area which interests
you make for a better reference librarian.
A library qualification
provides a solid foundation to move into other professions, such as records
management, information management, archival and curatorial work.
There
is a lot of room to move around in this profession, it would never be boring or
feel restrictive (hopefully).
Your library qualification is
a passport to working around the world.
A
perk of any job (according to me).
Librarians are sexy, knowledgeable, interesting and
mysterious people.
Of
course! Being around so many different people and materials would be incredibly
interesting, and would teach you a thing or two.
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