Professional Reference Librarian Interview/Observation Reflection

I honestly enjoyed the meeting with Regina at the Newton Library. It was an eye-opening experience that gives me a greater appreciation for the reference librarians. In the public library, there are specific jobs that different librarians perform, whereas in the school setting, the media coordinator does all of the jobs. I am not sure which I would like best, but my track is school, so I will be doing all of the jobs. Another reason for the school media position is that I will have summers off whereas in the public library one works year round. A nicety that the public library has that schools don't is the budget. Schools would love to have a $400,000.00 book budget for the year.

All-in-all it was a good hands-on experience that helped to confirm that I am going to enjoy changing to the library from the classroom. I cannot wait to make the change.

That's all for now...........