Why a Librarian?

Classes have started, and both of my classes are librarian related: one is on the technology that keeps libraries (and their media centers) efficient and popular. The other is more about what it means to be a librarian in the ever-changing techno world. Both classes are going to be interesting for sure! Our first assignment: "Why a Librarian?" [Describe your experiences as related to libraries]

I have always had a love for boooks, and reading; and can't ever remember NOT having a library card. I was 8 when my family moved, and delighted in finding out the Bookmobile parked across the street from our house every other Monday. I loved Mondays! It didn't take me long to learn that I could get more of the books I liked by telling the nice librarians on the bookmobile.

Our high school library depended on the students enrolled in the "business education" section to help them. Back then, business education was really typing and office skills, which meant once a week we had class in the library, typing up card catalogs, shelving books, and once a year we helped with the inventory process. Nothing was computerized, there were no scannable bar codes, and checking out a book meant removing the 3x5 card from the special envelope inside the front cover, signing your name and dating it, and giving that card to the librarian!

What puzzles me most is why did it take me this long to come full circle and realize this is my passion? I stumbled across MCC's computer ad accidentally, clicked on it, and here I am. Life sure does take some unexpected turns along that way. I'm glad it did.

HUGS to everyone from "the stacks!"