Rebecca's New Job

I started my new job on the 30th and it is certainly different to what I am used to. It is a small library that is mainly only busy with school kids. There are no fines, almost unlimited renewals and very lax rules. People don't need to have their card...which makes it interesting when asking the kids their names so I can find their records, particularly the younger ones.

The manager has only been there since the beginning of the year but from what I gather she has great plans for the library so hopefully that will make my job more interesting. There is 6 staff all together. A school librarian, 2 teacher librarians (one is part time), the library manager, another part timer and then me. We are closely involved with the school as many of their resources like digital cameras and maths kits are kept in the library and we issue them when they are needed. The building is owned by the school and the collection is half owned by the school and half owned by the community.

I am going to be in charge of the interloans but will also be doing some copy cataloguing, processing, mending, money counting, desk duties and who knows what else. I'll be working on my own every second Saturday and will need to go to Adelaide for training at some stage.

I am looking forward to whatever challenges it throws my way!!