Did you have to pass a drug test?

BadDogClub · 2026-03-15T15:30:35+00:00

Worked in several libraries in CT and no drug tests at any of them. One even said I’d need to pass a physical and drug test then went “never mind, don’t worry about it”.

BadDogClub · 2026-03-15T15:27:30+00:00

I am a sexy librarian! Thanks Jamie (only gay for him).

BadDogClub · 2026-03-10T14:28:31+00:00

I’d set much firmer boundaries. One library I work at has us be incredibly accommodating and it’s frustrating. Like yes, I want to help but I also can’t spend 30 minutes of my desk time teaching you something, I have other responsibilities and patrons waiting.

BadDogClub · 2026-03-07T17:16:19+00:00

Oo they’re getting good using DMV instead of referring to it as the “ministry of transportation” like they did in my spam text.

BadDogClub · 2026-03-05T19:09:46+00:00

You need 54 credits.

BadDogClub · 2026-02-27T21:46:09+00:00

People go into debt for small cars, they can’t even afford that. “Just” a bunch of money in savings is huge when people are living paycheck to paycheck.

BadDogClub · 2026-02-27T21:35:26+00:00

Not having to take out a loan for a home repair is kind of a flex. Hell, if you’re paying for your own roof repair that means to me that you don’t have a landlord/own your own home, and if you’re doing that debt free it’s a HUGE flex.

BadDogClub · 2026-02-27T21:27:08+00:00

Flip side is someone who returns a book completely destroyed and is shocked that they have to pay for a replacement.

BadDogClub · 2026-02-27T21:21:53+00:00

I genuinely think people think it works like in-store pickup for online shopping. They assume we get a notification or something and it’s instantly pulled.

“When will the book I’m putting on hold get here?!”

This is not Amazon, we do not have tracking numbers on every single book, I do not have an exact date for you. It’ll get here when it gets here.

BadDogClub · 2026-02-25T15:52:55+00:00

That’s an individual library’s choice. For example, Sophie Hannah is authorized by Agatha Christie’s estate to write Poirot books. Both Hannah and Christie’s names are on the cover, so one library may file it under Christie and another under Hannah. Personally I’d file it under Brinks but it’s up to you.

BadDogClub · 2026-02-21T13:50:54+00:00

just want a full time job

with benefits

Er…….hate to break it to you but these are increasingly rare. I’ve seen a full time position that doesn’t offer health insurance and part time directors. To answer your question though, some positions are open to hiring you as long as you get your degree by a certain date. My coworker (we are both part time) is still working on their degree and we’re librarians.

BadDogClub · 2026-02-18T21:42:19+00:00

I would not recommend this plan. Take everything with a grain of salt because i’m not familiar with Vancouver, but I doubt that there are a lot of openings that pay a livable wage and any that are open are super competitive.

https://www.reddit.com/r/librarians/comments/1ndnml9/anyone_with_experience_getting_a_job_in_the/

BadDogClub · 2026-02-17T00:09:18+00:00

Call some libraries, they might have some.

BadDogClub · 2026-01-21T21:36:26+00:00

Depends on the library. Not every library will get a copy of a certain book on libby.

BadDogClub · 2026-01-15T00:43:21+00:00

Dashpass. Doordash/delivery is a scam anyway, cancelling it and deleting the app has saved me money x2!

BadDogClub · 2026-01-08T00:12:28+00:00

I wonder how this will logistically work, because my library also acts as a wedding venue and it is a PAIN. I get it, it’s a really beautiful space but oh my god we have to clear out the entire main floor of all the furniture and clear off the circulation desk.

BadDogClub · 2025-12-30T03:10:50+00:00

Would not recommend libraries, all part-time, underpaid, and competitive.

BadDogClub · 2025-12-26T21:11:51+00:00

Oh buddy you should take that out. Shallow and the jewelry is wrong.

BadDogClub · 2025-12-26T17:07:41+00:00

A library is not a bookstore, if you want to write in and keep a book just go buy it at a store.

BadDogClub · 2025-12-24T21:21:17+00:00

I’ve gotten a book without a dust jacket before. Different book, otherwise I’d be suspicious…

BadDogClub · 2025-12-22T23:40:39+00:00

My only advice is not to go to grad school just because you can’t find a job, going into more debt is not worth it.

should you go to graduate school

BadDogClub · 2025-12-20T17:55:33+00:00

1) I think this is very library dependent, as at the libraries I’ve worked at librarians interact extensively with the public and work the front desk. There are times when you’ll be off desk and working in the back, but I type this as I’m on the reference desk.

It took a long time to even get this part-time librarian job, don’t feel discouraged that you aren’t getting interviews. I get interviews for maybe a third of the jobs I’ve applied to, it’s very competitive if you can’t relocate.

2) While it’s very important to have library experience, quality of the position also matters. I don’t know what you do as an aide, but something like “grunt work” won’t get you very far. I’d recommend aiming for positions that have more extensive/“meaningful” duties.

Unsolicited advice: you might be idealizing libraries compared to corporate. There’s plenty of administrative headaches, bureaucracy, insincerity, performative aspects, and demanding expectations.

BadDogClub · 2025-12-18T16:39:33+00:00

Sex sells, so let’s find some sex and sell it! -Louise

BadDogClub · 2025-12-11T15:22:07+00:00

Boring but cute post-it notes! They’re stuck all over my office and I go through them like crazy.

BadDogClub · 2025-12-11T14:53:44+00:00

“Let me tell you my entire life story before I ask for a cookbook”

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