tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post112792489150932184..comments2023-11-16T18:28:45.786+08:00Comments on Rambling Librarian :: Incidental Thoughts of a Singapore Liblogarian: Questions about becoming a librarian (Part 2)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1128396786947948172005-10-04T11:33:00.000+08:002005-10-04T11:33:00.000+08:00thanks for popping by my blog and for your suggest...thanks for popping by my blog and for your suggestions. i have added the email link and the RSS feed link. so do include it in the feeds you read..=).. and btw, i have also added your Raw Notes to my links.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1128394005671382522005-10-04T10:46:00.000+08:002005-10-04T10:46:00.000+08:00OT, but have you read this?http://www.straitstimes...OT, but have you read this?<BR/><BR/>http://www.straitstimes.com.sg/forum/story/0,5562,344529,00.html?takchekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726707339435418357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1128375302089561062005-10-04T05:35:00.000+08:002005-10-04T05:35:00.000+08:00That is a great list of what a librarian does. I t...That is a great list of what a librarian does. I think for people wondering about the profession, looking at it in terms of other professions, like coach or executive, would give an idea. It sounds like you wear a few hats. Like the commenter who refers to librarians as "hat racks" persons, I am a multiple hat wearer. Working in a smaller campus means I have to be willing, ready, and able to do various tasks. I am not complaining though. I think in my case, having this option makes my job interesting, but it is not for everyone. For some people thinking about a career in libraries, working for a large library system or university (if choosing an academic route) would mean more specialization. So, maybe another question to add for those considering such a career is what kind of setting, small and intimate, or larger and more specialized?A. Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446685621376561207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1128320460338664172005-10-03T14:21:00.000+08:002005-10-03T14:21:00.000+08:00i must say your job sounds fascinating...=)..i must say your job sounds fascinating...=)..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1128034830908693022005-09-30T07:00:00.000+08:002005-09-30T07:00:00.000+08:00"Question: What does a librarian do?"There are lik..."Question: What does a librarian do?"<BR/><BR/>There are likely as many answers to that question as there are "types" of Libraries. As each type of Library has a specific focus, mission, or purpose... (Use a word that is comfortable for your understanding of "The reason behind why THAT Library exists.") each type of librarian would do a different thing.<BR/><BR/>The Librarian is a "hat rack" kind of person, wearing whichever hat is required at the moment to ensure that the Library continues to exist. Some Libraries have one Librarian who must wear all the hats. Other libraries are fortunate enough to have many Librarians, each wearing only one hat.<BR/><BR/>To "wear a hat" implies do a task. I know that the tasks at my library are likely very different from the tasks at your library. This is HOW we do our job. Even though we do our jobs differently - I'm certain that at the end of our day we have each achieved the same result. <BR/><BR/>The people using our library had a satisfying experience and gained access to the information they sought. As Librarians we made that happen - that is what we do.BeAReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477163574300745080noreply@blogger.com