You might think if you as a librarian why they became a librarian they will answer "because I love books"
The truth is a librarian my love books, but that is not why they are librarians. There are so many types of librarians, there are probably just as many reasons why they became librarians. So I am going to explain the reasons why a reference or public services person becomes a librarian.
We love information. We love the details of information and the best part is to be able to give that information to someone when they need it. I have been called a "warehouse of useless knowledge" by hubby. But if you are the one with a pregnant pink toed tarantula knowing when the babies are going to pop out could be important!
I love being able to locate the information for someone or even better to already know the information to help someone. I love chasing down the detail finding the fact and helping change someone's day.
My job now is to help librarians help students find that information. I like my job, I like the perks, but I miss
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