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Monday, July 25, 2011

New job!!!

Sorry for taking so long to post, but I've had a busy week.  Today was my very first day . . . . 

AT MY NEW JOB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, it's official, I am gainfully employed in a library for the first time in almost exactly three years.  I had the bad timing to complete my library degree at the height of a recession, after moving to a city with a hiring freeze.  :-(

Not my library.  But isn't it beautiful?


But finally, after almost three years of volunteering, I've been hired at the library -- though sadly, not as a librarian.  But I'm on the city payroll, which is the important thing, and I can keep applying for promotions.  I have my foot in the door and I'll just keep trying.

I started at my new branch today and everyone seems lovely, I'm sure I'll be very happy there.

I can't tell you how nice it is to be a Real Library Employee!!!!!!!!
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29 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Congratulations Karen! I am so happy for you - how thrilled you must be! I hope that you will be swiftly promoted into a role that recognises your skills and passion.

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  2. AudreyJuly 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  3. SueyJuly 25, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Congrats! I know the feeling! :)

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  4. Karen K.July 25, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Bookssnob -- thanks! I'm so happy to finally be on the team! And I know you'll find something fabulous too.

    Audrey -- thanks!

    Suey -- thanks! I know a lot of people are unemployed or underemployed so I'm grateful for this opportunity.

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  5. AartiJuly 25, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Yay!! Congratulations :-) I'm very happy for you.

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  6. DarleneJuly 25, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Such wonderful news! You're on your way!

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  7. AmandaJuly 25, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Congrats again Karen!

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  8. LisaJuly 25, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Adding my congratulations, and hoping it's the first step to even better things.

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  9. KristinJuly 25, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Congratulations! Getting your foot in the door is the first step. I have known many librarians who also started out in non-librarian roles after getting their degree, and I hope the move will happen as quickly and smoothly for you as it did for them!

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  10. AllieJuly 25, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Congrats! That is such exciting news!

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  11. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    That is terrific! Have you practiced your "SHHH!" for when people speak too loudly?

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  12. verityJuly 26, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY! That is wonderful! Once you're on the inside of an organisation that is so much better. What will you be doing?

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  13. lynJuly 26, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Congratulations, that's wonderful news. It's true, once you're in a job it's easier to get another job so make yourself invaluable & I'm sure a qualified job will come along any time now.

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  14. JoAnnJuly 26, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Congratulations, Karen!!! I'm so happy for you!

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  15. Col (Col Reads)July 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    So very happy for you, Karen! I imagine your employers are the lucky ones! Hope the job is all you wish for!

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  16. Bellezza July 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Your joy just emanates, and I'm so happy for you! What a wonderful thing to see one's dreams fulfilled, even in part, and to happy with one's work. May your blessings continue to abound!

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  17. BJuly 26, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Wow congrats! That's fabulous news.

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  18. nomadreaderJuly 26, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Congratulations! I hope you get to be an official librarian soon!

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  19. JaneGSJuly 26, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Congratulations on your new job and for getting that foot in the door...don't let them close it on you!

    Love the photo! Maybe you'll be posting next that you have a new job...there!

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  20. Karen K.July 26, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Thanks to everyone for your congratulations and encouragement!! I really appreciate it! I know this is the first step to bigger and better things. I've worked two days this week so far and I know I'm going to love my new job.

    Hopefully my new job won't keep me from my reading and book-blogging. :-)

    Thomas -- I mostly practice my shushing technique on my kids. Of course they also shush me when they're reading and I'm trying to talk to them. :-)

    Verity -- I'll be a Library Aide, which is essentially shelving, weeding,sorting, etc. However, they've already posted jobs with more responsibilities, and I've already applied for those too. Competition was fierce the last time around, they had more than 500 applicants in the last pool. There are definitely librarians doing non-librarian jobs, and people who were demoted due to job cuts. Plus one of the biggest school districts in the city just downsized and cut every single school's library assistant, so there's a ton of competition.

    I have my foot in the door, and that's what counts. I'd still be happy shelving -- I just belong in the library!

    Jane GS -- isn't that a great photo? It's the University Library in Graz, Austria. Not my library!

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  21. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJuly 27, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Congrats on your new job. Hope you love it.

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  22. Rebecca ReidJuly 27, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Contracts, Karen. how exciting.

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  23. NadiaJuly 28, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Congratulations, Karen!! That is such great news! Your foot is in the door and that means you will be moving on up ;)

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  24. JeanneJuly 29, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Glad to hear you're in the library, and I hope that door opens wider in the next few years.

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  25. Kristen M.July 29, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Congratulations on your new job! I'm contemplating a library masters degree but am also so worried about the job market right now. It's a tough field right now!

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  26. debbie baileyJuly 29, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I've always wanted to work in a library. The one in the photo is amazing! Is it in England? My son worked in a library for a little while. We were amazed at the politics of the place and the pettiness. Who would have thought?

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  27. KatrinaJuly 31, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Karen, I'm so chuffed for you! As you say the important thing is the foot in the door. I'm sure you'll get to your perfect job eventually!

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  28. EvaAugust 1, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Congrats! Of course, I'm terribly curious to know if you're working at my branch. LOL

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  29. CareAugust 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    WOO HOO!! YIPPEE YAY!!! Tis awesome.

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