To keep up with my initial idea to write about my adventures in libraries and information technology, I suppose I should update my status.
Presently, I'm working at the public library with a new display assignment: Fun Fiction.
This will be displayed in the main hallway where everyone will see it. I usually go for more information-based displays with text printouts. I did one previously that was visually-based and it was a success, so I'm trying that with this one as well. I will have a bunch of books have a party and they will have googly eyes and pipecleaner arms and legs. I will post pictures to see how this all goes down.
In other news, as much as I like my public library gig, it's part-time, and I'm feeling the need to stretch my legs and get some more hours. To do this, I am applying to jobs all over Canada. A few out in BC went unanswered, as did a few sent to Calgary, Alberta. I did fire some resumes out at libraries around Ontario, and only one of them stuck. The University of Toronto has a 6-month project going on where I'd be a Data Analyst. Sounds sexy, eh? Well, they called me in for an interview, so we'll see what happens there. I'm feeling rather indifferent to the whole thing. If it happens, it happens. It's not a true library job (more like data entry with an edge) so I don't know how much practical experience I'll get there.
I'm just feeling so disillusioned with the whole job market... guess I'll join the club, eh?
It's just a matter of me weighing the pay and length of employment vs. the distance I'd have to travel and whether or not I'd have to move to the place. I like my parents, so I'd like to stay relatively close, but if there's a 1-year contract out in England, I might jump on it, just for the sake of the experience.
Anybody want to hire a library tech? I promise not to let you down ^_^
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