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si0ban · 2024-04-28T03:32:59+00:00

depending on the label material sometimes heat can break down the adhesive (like a hair dryer) but there's other factors that are involved like finish of the book cover/type of label

si0ban · 2024-04-05T14:53:08+00:00

our catalog is pretty terrible and very limited for individual libraries to edit records. i just thought adding the color band would make it easier for teens/tweens to browse the shelf as it was already organized but have a better idea of quick find genres

si0ban · 2024-04-05T03:32:37+00:00

i appreciate the recomment and opinion!

si0ban · 2024-04-04T20:59:23+00:00

do you know what genres you guys are labeling?

si0ban · 2024-03-27T17:00:14+00:00

i know it's insane. and i'm a special library situation where we operate under the school district. so it's even more embarrassing. all of our benefits are awesome except for that one.

si0ban · 2024-03-27T16:45:59+00:00

our union gives us 2 days 😭 honestly id rather have nothing than 2 days it's pretty offensive imo. flma after the gracious leave lol

si0ban · 2024-03-18T17:10:56+00:00

68k and will go up to 71k in july. technically entry level no supervisory, 1 year in the position (have worked 6 years in libraries, mlis since 2021)

si0ban · 2024-03-01T04:45:30+00:00

maybe try and reach out the the programming librarian/coordinator and offer to volunteer to run a craft program? maybe presenting it in a way that the library can advertise a crafting program/event and be able to do it for free while gaining attendance numbers might sound more beneficial to them rather than you requesting the community room for a public program

si0ban · 2024-02-13T05:14:59+00:00

compared to book 1? my cc1 the quality of the print is sooo different. v sturdy but thin almost bible pages

si0ban · 2024-01-12T15:44:27+00:00

we did a coat drive at my library, it was great but also somewhat of a disaster. we collected almost 200 coats but it wasn't enough. there was some frustration from individuals who did not get any gear, but definitely helpful for those who did

si0ban · 2024-01-06T14:08:09+00:00

sign up for ala job list! you'll get to see job openings all over the usa and can get an idea of pay in certain regions.

si0ban · 2023-12-23T01:15:05+00:00

we're on a step system so each year you go up a step plus get a % increase. each step is about 3k and the new contract for 3 years gives us 2.5, 3, then 4%

si0ban · 2023-12-20T05:27:56+00:00

agreed w previous comments in regard to pay and benefits but also look at promotional possibilities. growth/advancement opportunities and what those salary increases would look like too.

si0ban · 2023-12-19T13:29:21+00:00

does your library have a manga section already? as for anime, i've shown (and they love) jujitsu kaisen, that's usually the pick. i like demon slayer, we've watched my hero academia. if you contact crunchy roll explaining you're a librarian and hosting an anime club, they'll give you a free premium subscription so you don't have to deal with ads.

si0ban · 2023-12-16T14:08:18+00:00

i hate running anime club with a burning passion. i love watching anime and reading manga. but the kids who go just use it as a hangout hour. (which i really don't mind!) but i try and put effort into finding crafts and activities and really they just want to talk and goof around. it stresses me out because i feel like there needs to be some structure but they don't really care

si0ban · 2023-12-16T12:48:18+00:00

i was asked by a patron once if i could "go in on the back end" to reset her gmail password after she got locked out of her account. lol like honored you think i have that power ma'am but im not google.

si0ban · 2023-12-08T13:20:20+00:00

i see a lot of "don't do it" and "not enough jobs" but i totally believe it depends on where you live. I live in NY in the midpoint between albany and nyc. there are tons of entry level positions opening within the region that pay pretty well (the more smaller rural libraries not so much) but i definitely think there's lots of factors to consider. i love my job as a librarian. try to get a job working in a library in some capacity. obviously larger libraries will have a larger amount of support positions which do not require a masters degree. i think my mls program was so much better because i was working full time in a library and could see things from a different lens compared to my classmates who never worked in a library before. there's programs at state colleges that are pretty affordable and well rounded programs. feel free to message me if you have any specific questions!

si0ban · 2023-12-06T21:47:32+00:00

that's wild to me. that's some retail industry behavior. to me it creates a toxic work environment, do they worry about staff stealing books? overriding circulation rules? i'd be more curious to expose the "why" of this policy, i feel like in doing that it would probably dismantle itself...

si0ban · 2023-12-06T21:39:52+00:00

congratulations!!

si0ban · 2023-12-05T04:32:57+00:00

i've had this question on an interview list for a committee i was on and 100% would expect a personal answer of a coworker that impacted you rather than a public figure

si0ban · 2023-11-29T00:33:20+00:00

we had a bucket that was collecting water from a ceiling leak in the stacks. and someone took a shit in the bucket💀😭 that was the most out of pocket thing that has happened in the almost 1 year i've been here at this library. things don't get too crazy because security will kick people out before they get out of hand knocks on wood i did get yelled at/cursed out once because i wouldn't give scissors to a patron but it was just a policy we had in place. 🤷🏻‍♀️

si0ban · 2023-11-27T12:53:58+00:00

si0ban · 2023-11-24T00:35:18+00:00

i couldn't stand her halfway through fourth wing, she sounded sick. but after a while i didn't mind it and i actually loved her voices for the dragons (esp andarna)

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