One of my tasks is to work in a library. I want to do an MA in Information and Library Management which is something I've wanted to do for a long time. Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be a librarian and then when I was doing my A-Levels I decided that in fact I would become a youthworker instead! I did my degree in youth work and spent a few years doing full time youthwork until I then came out of that and got the job I do now which is working in a university doing admin. I enjoyed being a youth worker but decided I wanted a more 9 to 5 job which is what I love about the job I do now. Anyway I now feel that it is time to start working towards my dream of being a librarian!
It is my aim to be well on the road to doing the MA by the time I am 30. I have never had any experience working in a library except for one day in the university one a few months ago (which i loved!). So I am planning on doing some voluntary work in libraries while looking out for a job in a library before then applying for the MA. There are a couple of ways of getting onto the MA. One is just having some work experience in libraries and another is to actually do a graduate job in a library which is applying for people wanting to do the MA. Either way I need the experience!
Today I did my first volunteering stint in Winchester library. They are currently doing a holiday reading quest where the aim is for children to read 6 books over their school holidays. As a volunteer it is my job to speak to the children as they bring back their books about what they enjoyed or didn't enjoy about the book and then give them a sticker for their Quest Seeker poster until they have got all six. I am going to be working just 2 hours every Wednesday morning which is perfect for me. I really enjoyed the 2 hours and they flew by.
The task of working in a library means to work more than just these two hours so I will NOT be ticking it off! Maybe in a years time when I have been doing regular hours and have a regular voluntary post if not a paid on I will be satisfied with having achieved that post but for now I will be enjoying my time in Winchester Library!
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Aww, glad it went well hon and you sound really positive about it. Here is to many more voluntary opportunities within the library. Enjoy your time doing it.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a good start and with any luck you might pick up some more volunteer hours which will stand you in good stead for doing the MA!
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