TAKING A MOMENT

My three month anniversary of my employment with the NY Public Library, Tremont Branch, as a Librarian Trainee is fast approaching, its May 12th.

I absolutely love, (love does even convey) my job.

After 10 months of working with at an independent bookstore, this is a piece of cake, a walk in a park, a dream and all of those other clichés.

I work in a clean, newly remodeled building.
The Tremont Branch is on the corner of Washington Avenue and East 176th, one block south of East Tremont Avenue and has served its patrons since 1905. The brick building is one of the 65 libraries erected with funds given to New York City by Andrew Carnegie.

I have all of the latest magazines and books, right at my fingertips, for free, located on the main floor of the library along with the reference, adult, and young adult collections.

The second floor is devoted to an expansive children's room and a large programming room, (with a TV & DVD/VCR). I spend several hours a week there, that’s my reading time.

My boss, Mrs. Pugh, the supervising librarian is extremely supportive and very knowledgeable. She also attended library school while working full time, so she knows.

I learn at least one new thing, each day. Today I learned where Goth culture originated (Germany). Two teenagers were doing a report.

Oh yeah, I get to help people, who really appreciate and need my help. I showed a patron, how to type his resume in one of the Microsoft templates. He was delighted and thanked me for being “very helpful.”

Often, I take a moment and say thank you for a great job, in a good location and a pleasant boss.

Currently reading: Foundations of Library Science study sheet for my final exam on Thursday.