Comments on: Tips for New Library Employees

By: Brian Herzog

Brian Herzog — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:49:04 +0000

@Anne: that is a great idea, and I am definitely adding it when I give advice in the future. I’ve been trying to help coordinate and standardize our library communications, but there always seems to be something the patrons know about that staff doesn’t.

By: Anne deFuria

Anne deFuria — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:09:52 +0000

nice post. I would also recommend that all library employees become very familiar with the library website, and look it over on a regular basis to stay informed about upcoming programs, databases etc. And subscribe to all library newsletters, blogs, Twitter, Facebook etc. Patrons will be looking at these sources of library news, so staff should be too. And do a walkabout periodically to see any exhibits, bulletin boards, displays etc.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:27:01 +0000

Brian, what a great post! I agree with and use all of the things you listed, especially #2 and #3. I am a huge advocate of working as a team at the library and have no problem asking my co-workers for their advice, especially if they are more knowledgeable in a certain area than I am. Additionally #3 best bet for a harder question! Great advice, thanks for posting, I’m sure it will help many others new to the field!

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