Things You Don’t Learn in Library School
February 27th, 2013 Brian Herzog
During a library meeting yesterday, someone used the phrase, "and that's not something I learned in library school," in reference to something they frequently do at the library - which reminded me that I had this in my to-blog folder.
I'm sure every librarian could easily make a list of similar tasks - something you have to deal with on a regular basis or a part of the job you take for granted now, but was never even hinted at during your LIS coursework.
The iLibrarian blog points to two such lists - one for Academic Librarians, and this list of things Public Librarians deal face, ready or not:
- Janitorial Work
- Mental Illness
- Public Health
- Activism
- Complaints
- Exorbitant Fines
- Sexual Situations
- Vandalism
- Parent/Child Discipline
- Violence
Be sure to click through and read the descriptions. It's definitely worth it for new librarians - experienced libraries will see some that are familiar, and should give thanks for those that aren't.
