a very *realistic* WORK WEEK IN MY LIFE as an archivist | working on habits + feeling overwhelmed

This week started off with the right intentions but simply did not go the way I planned. I had high hopes for how I wanted my week (and this video) to go, but life got in the way and I ended up prioritizing myself, which I feel makes this video a very accurate depiction of how my weeks typically go. We are collectively going through some really devastating events in the world right now and I suppose the things in this video show how I cope and continue through my week, despite chaos swirling around me. Sending lots of love to everyone out there, especially folks in Ukraine or anyone being directly affected by what’s happening. Please see below for organizations to consider donating to.
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[@SheilaJoy]

I have a heavy heart this week and had to put my goals on the back burner in order to keep going. Sending lots of love to those in Ukraine and any folks who are being directly affected by what’s happening. Hope everyone can find ways to tend to themselves this weekend ❤️

[@zolia2424]

Hello, my name is Alia. I came across your video and I was reaching out because I would love to be archivist but have no idea where to start. I currently have a bachelor's degree in history, a ton of experience in administrative work but not sure where to go from here. Being at my current job is making me feel so depressed because I know this is not where I belong. Not what I went to school for. Sorry for the long comment, just wanted to see if anyone could give me a sense of direction

[@SheilaJoy]

Hey Alia! I would suggest looking for some places to volunteer at, such as an archives, museum, or a local historical society. Volunteering gets your foot in the door and can build up your resume. You can also look into graduate programs or archival certification programs, but I understand that going back to school is not feasible for everyone which is why I recommend volunteer work to gain experience. I’ve also seen archives related jobs out there with minimum requirements being a bachelors degree! Check out archivesgig.com for job postings if you’re in the States. It sounds like you have a good background to get you started in the right direction.

[@zolia2424]

@@SheilaJoy thank you so much for the response. This has truly been helpful. Keep making these videos for you don't know how inspiring they are. I am so excited to see where life takes us. ❤

[@prashantsingh-gf6dq]

Hello mam. I am from INDIA. I followed you past 2 years. I have queries regarding archivist. How to contact you,

[@beakay8700]

I’m wanting to go to school to get my master’s in LIS and become an archivist. I just found your channel. I’m beyond excited.

[@SheilaJoy]

welcome, friend!

[@ayumiliyon749]

Can I ask what LIS stands for? Sorry for the bother

[@sea_poetry]

Sheila Joy! Thanks for the realistic vlog & glimpse into the archiving realm! Totally understand with everything going on in the world, it affects all of us 💔 I’ve been out of sorts for weeks since I caught COVID, but I’m hanging in there and know it is something more than just being sick, it’s literally my body telling me to REST and SLOW DOWN. I hope you are having a restful weekend so far & taking care of yourself. I’m always happy when you post a new video, love your content! 😀❤️✨

[@SheilaJoy]

thanks so much for your sweet words, Robin!! life has been full of so many surprises these past few years, but we are a resilient bunch and can make it through. sending lots of love and comfort as you heal and recover

[@amyfentress4257]

Thank you for showing us the reality of your life at this point in time. Life can have a tendency to test all of our well made plans sometimes. But, I guess it teaches us to change and, sometimes, pull out, polish up & use skills we may not have had to use in a while. We ARE in this together. Take care & know that I am sending you great vibes from Virginia Beach:)

[@SheilaJoy]

thank you so much for your kind comment, Amy! what a roller coaster life is...full of highs but also lows, which is all part of the journey :)

[@Wibbit]

💗 💗 💗

[@flormarin7764]

i love sheyla ❤❤

[@ren9955]

Hey Sheila! I'm an MLIS student looking to work in archives in the future. I really enjoy your work videos. I wanted to ask, how many archival jobs have a hybrid/ partial telework format? Is it common? I have a chronic pain disorder and I'm slightly worried about needing to physically be in a location 8 hours a day 5 days a week, lifting heavy things, etc.

[@SheilaJoy]

thanks for your comment! I think these days post-covid workplaces are a lot more flexible with scheduling and expectations. I feel like remote work is definitely an option, although there are some positions where you do need to be physically in the archives 80-90% of the time to do your job, especially if you're open to the public and have hours of operation. I work 30 hours a week at my main job and that's about 4 days a week, 7 hours a day (plus a break + long commute). I work from home 1 day out of those 4. we haven't reopened to the public yet, and I'm not sure if my schedule will need to change when we do. I think a lot of places can accommodate something similar and are shifting away from a full 40-hour work week in the archives. hope this helps!

[@sydrichey6600]

I am wondering when you are archiving books by any chance do you have to rewrite some parts when they are not able to be photo copied like if the page is destroyed or to the point of unpreparable

[@SheilaJoy]

Great q! I personally have not done this as it hasn’t come up for me with my work, and I don’t have experience with conservation. If this happened we would consult a professional conservator.

[@sydrichey6600]

Ok thank you for answering the question

[@shegonza22]

Hey Sheila I am so glad I found you! I am currently working on my archival cert. with UNT, and am working in an archive department. We are in the market for a book scanner and was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing with me the name, make model, or even a link? I have used an "over the head" scanner, and I have found some online but this one looks amazin

[@SheilaJoy]

glad to have you here! I believe the one I used is by the company Atiz: www.atiz.com/ I went to another institution to borrow it, but based on the models listed I think it might be the "BookDrive N" ... not positive on that. They've had it for over 10 years I think so it's an older model. hope this helps!

[@mondoraj]

I'll be "reading" Black Cake in a few days.

[@SheilaJoy]

It’s soo good! Full of twists and turns.

[@mondoraj]

@@SheilaJoy Can't wait. It seems like I'm reading a really good book every four or five books. Fiction and non-fiction.

[@mondoraj]

It was really good!!!

[@SheilaJoy]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@professorrosenstock5026]

How do you become an archivist?

[@startpage717]

Why don't you wear Gloves?

[@cubanipad]

She most likely disinfected the items

[@mlleariane6667]

Most archivists don't wear gloves. As long as you wash your hands properly before handling the documents you're pretty much good. Plus you can feel the give of the document a lot better without gloves, like if it's about to break for example.

[@SheilaJoy]

The glove debate is always a fun one 😅 gloves can actually damage paper if it’s brittle due to the texture of them. The standard rule is to wash your hands before handling materials. I wear gloves sometimes when handling icky ledgers with red rot, etc.

[@startpage717]

@@mlleariane6667 Well, in the little research(after I had inquired about why not gloves were worn) my conclusion is there are no hard fast rules. However, since I handle photographs I prefer to use gloves. And (for me) if the document looks too wicked I will use gloves.

[@startpage717]

@@SheilaJoy My conclusion as I mentioned to Mlle Ariane in studying the topic on the question I posed is that there are no hard fast glove rules. However, I work with photographs and I prefer to use gloves.