day in my life as a library assistant 📚✨

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

KZbin is pushing out this video, so I wanted to address a couple of things not mentioned: My job isn't just "shelving books all day" and to say that is honestly quite disrespectful. I did show only the "easy" parts of the job bc i dont want my employer to think I'm talking negatively online about it. 1) The job can be very physical and emotionally taxing. Being a library worker means you are also a social worker. I had to take mandated reporter training because i am constantly around children and people being neglected by their parents and the system. Homeless people pretty much stay in the building while we are open because we are the only place they are safe to go. 2) Just because you like to read doesn't mean this job is for you. It's rare that you'll be just sitting and reading during your shift at most places. Also, this job is not for introverts, it's a big customer service job, and you have to talk to people and run programs consistently. I'm socially exhausted every day coming home from talking so much. 3) Alot of my days are spent just helping older people learn how to turn on a computer. I also have to help veterans with the VA bc the VA doesn't give af about them. 4) Being a library worker is very rewarding because i actually feel like I'm doing something to help the community, but you have to deal with alot of BS. Also, I got very lucky to have good management and great coworkers, but that's very rare. There is a lot of turnover at the other libraries due to drama and bad management. Thats why i said that my experience with the job is a positive one, but it may not be like that everywhere. Libraries are one of the only places nowadays where everything is literally free. We are here to be a resource and help people the best we can, but that also means that we work on a strict budget and we are trying our best with little money to do so. Thanks for watching 🩷 Rant over

[@NesSie2130]

Thank you for posting this. I will be a year working at my cities library in Feb. We have two locations and we get transferred back and forth. I am at my main location 90% and it’s like the city Hub. Always busy, between customer service, shelving, computers and the children department there’s ALWAYS something to do. Processing our Interlibrary loans is probably one of the most taxing tasks while also trying to help patrons constantly with their needs! I got this job thinking it was so low-key but honestly people do not realize what it takes to work in one. I was so overwhelmed my first couple months there, Working a full time shift with the public is very exhausting on top of learning 101 new skills. I am so thankful for having amazing coworkers who make the days worth it!

[@kaitlyng.473]

A healthy work environment is so important. Most people don’t want to work, but when you don’t have to deal with anxiety and negativity surrounding work it makes such a huge difference.

[@goldentruffle24]

@@kaitlyng.473 I totally agree… it makes such a difference when you are surrounded by positive and nice ppl

[@Jen-fantasyandfiction]

As a fellow library assistant, I feel all the hardships of no empty carts, and people's lack of sign reading and yanking on the doors.

[@bperez9066]

Yay love this type of content. I've always wanted to work in a library.

[@LoveandMisses]

You should!

[@sayuriakirayuu7944]

​I heard you have to study a lot for it ​@@LoveandMisses

[@Itsaiyanajade]

I take this as a sign. Next week i have a meeting at my local library. I'm scared but excited

[@fionamclean6533]

Good luck. I was a lib ass and loved it. Interview tip, do not say you want the jog as you love to read (you aren't being paid to read - they say). Say it's because you're sociable, love helping people, buidling a sense of community, working with you to promote skills etc etc. When you get the job, remember to smile smile smile, i used to get pain in my face from smiling so much but i got a lot of complements from customers, both written and verbally to bosses, for being so friendly, approachable (in non-work life, er not so much lol). Fingers crossed for you.

[@Meganthamac]

You got this! ❤

[@kittyslave32]

It took me forever to land a library aide job. I had to get a college certificate in library science.

[@itskch]

I loved being a library assistant. I worked as one in undergrad all 4 years. I miss it 💞

[@nooshpresents]

Such an interesting vlog! I am a specialist for media and information services in a German library and I really liked seeing how the job is done overseas

[@carriewilson3473]

This is such a great video! I’m actually just about to leave to head to my own job at a local library where I’m part time and my actual job is to put the books away we are called Pages. I know the pain of kids books they were my least favorite cart to put away when I first started. I do dream of getting a full time job at my library one day as a circulation assistant where we deal with the books in the catalog more and the checking in and out of the books. Thank you for showing part of your day at your library!!

[@bugshelves]

yay! it's always lovely to see other library assistants at work. it really is a very special job, and one that i think people often vastly underestimate the role, responsibilities and (sometimes) pressures of! i would love to watch more of these in the future. 🤍

[@frivoleravioli]

As a librarian in digitalisation and the archives of a huge scientific library in Northern Germany, I appreciate this video very much!

[@jacquelinetolcher1525]

My deaf sister and I Loved your video,I have mainly worked in Schools and love books 🥰👍

[@meghanliaz4232]

Hi Alyssa! I loved this video! Thank you for sharing what it’s like to work as a library assistant. I’m actually a library technician student myself! Not sure if other countries have this type of credential, but in Canada we have a 2-year diploma called “Library and Information Technology,” or some variation of that title for the program. I’m in my second year and I’m about to do my practicum in April. I don’t have a lot of customer service experience which intimidates me, because I my studies have taught me a LOT of what really goes on as a library worker. I still have a long way to go, but I was wondering if you had any advice for aspiring/up-and-coming library workers? And what are ways that you cope with the emotional labour of working in a library? Sorry this was so long.😅 Thank you!

[@astral.fae444]

I've always wanted to work in a library myself so I absolutely loved this video!!😊💜📚 Would love to see more vlogs like this in the future!! Happy New Year by the way!!! 🥰🎄🎁✨

[@Cheribombs]

from one library worker to another, happy new year!!! :D it's so funny how we both basically got the same job the same way LOL. i totally understand not having a good work environments with past jobs. my current library job is also the healthiest job i've had too 🥲 i hope this year treats you well! this was such a nice video to watch.

[@Tirpse87]

This was really interesting! It also reminded me that I should go support my local library although I suspect they don't have a lot of what I typically want to read.

[@crybabycasper]

That's an easy solution to solve, though! If they don't have any of the books you want, they can easily transfer them over from another library to yours and or order them for you to read!

[@Tirpse87]

@ Oh, nice! I am from Germany so I don’t know if work exactly like that but I’ll have to check it out and ask!

[@alyssanicolecyt]

​@Tirpse87 yes! Every library system is different so it doesn't hurt to ask them :) they may even have ebook resources

[@vanillexsarah]

​@@Tirpse87Man kann auch hier in Deutschland immer Anschaffungsvorschläge bei den Bibliotheken machen. 😇 Geht meist tatsächlich auch online.

[@AmberClark-d6w]

it was fun to see what the librains do at the library ty for showing this to everyone 😊... congrats on your fun job at the library 😊...

[@Wolfhailstorm]

Ahhh our paths are sort of similar, i was working in the animal industry prior to my job in the library that i got last may and also we are both body modded baddies ❤

[@lixter13]

This job sounds heavenly. I wish i coulddo this

[@BunnyBunnn06]

First of all bluey and bingo jibits!!! And Cam the cat!!! The way I lowkey want your job because I miss going to the library! I love this vlogs at work!!! Can’t wait to see more

[@ChanelChapters]

There’s always at least one person who wants to come in before opening hours - the customer service part was rough for me too

[@ChanelChapters]

I think most ppl don’t release the amount of labour required, shelving books can lead to a lot of wrist injury or rsi - I don’t miss that tbh My fave part was picking the books for the displays displays, especially the kids

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

This! The tasks of lifting books consistently is very tiring

[@bugshelves]

i think people vastly underestimate the size of library collections, also! to a patron, it may only look like a fairly manageable collection but when you're shelving, maintaining and tidying a collection of 20k+ books, it's tedious work! quite often we will weed books and, in doing so, have to shuffle the entire collection along the shelves. that means you're physically moving 20k+ books, often academic texts that are CHUNKY, and it's painful! there have been days where i've woken up with very very achey limbs because of it.

[@KathyAnnalise]

This is my dream job 🥺🥺 it sounds so peaceful. I also want to be an author too. So like being an author and working at my local library … bliss. ❤️

[@kristinesharp6286]

In my state a librarian needs to be in building any hour it’s opened to the public.

[@JordanHeil-jp9wu]

I was so excited when I saw a library assistant job open at the library right next to my house. Sadly, anyone who works there has to have some kind of college degree. They keep saying I can volunteer but I just don't have the time on top of my current job. Maybe one day I'll find a library job where i don't need one

[@kimberlymolitor354]

Love this video!! I did one of my work study jobs in college at our public library . ❤❤❤

[@aliengill]

enjoyed the different style vid!

[@elevenoutof10]

oh I'm so glad this came up in my recommended!! I'm hoping to become a library assistant!

[@junetaylor5098]

You should look into those online universities, where you can already get a lot of credits for your work experience. And it’s virtually free (meanin extremely cheap). Like university of the people and other ones like these. Maybe you can get a degree with little work and effort and then get paid a few dollars more.

[@vanessal9931]

This is such an awesome video. I wanted to work in a library so badly when I was young, but went into another career. I didn't know some libraries have volunteers though, I'm going to look into that in my area.

[@lottieplaysnintendo]

You work my dream job 😮❤ proud of you for pursuing something you actually love! I can’t work (I’m on full disability) but this would’ve been so lovely 🥰

[@emreads]

Library AV support here and I love everything you addressed here!

[@crybabycasper]

This is such a funny video rec because I've been telling my friends and family I've been wanting to work at the library. 🤣 Also off topic but I LOVE your hair color!

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Thank you!

[@Wjyndigo]

Bless the algorithm. This was a neat video.

[@kittyslave32]

Very nice. I had to get a college certificate in library to get someone to hire me. But it’s the best job ever. ❤

[@notesfromhayley]

ooh did I hear H3 on at the beginning? H3 & books - subscribing :D

[@Hicham-r8y]

C'était vraiment intéressant

[@audreyshort1372]

Really enjoyed this video!!

[@danielleolivia4545]

FAMILY!! 🥰

[@zoea2812]

Really enjoyed this. Sounds like a lovely job to have.

[@buchanansliltaz1]

Hey Alyssa, thank you for sharing what you do for work. It was a fun video. HAPPY NEW YEAR'S Alyssa🎊🎉🎊🎉🎉 2025🎉🎊🎉🎊

[@eldsflamma8286]

Love the space buns🩷🖤🩷Happy New Year🎆

[@kelliehylton2479]

I was so excited to see this post!!

[@maryjae3862]

I have a job interview at the library, is there anything I should expect? Any tips?

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Everywhere is different so it's hard to say. Just be yourself and confident in your knowledge in books and your abilities. Especially to what you can provide to the community as a library worker.

[@Alliappalachian]

Love this!!

[@victoriawilson3147]

I love to go to the library i am just wondering if you work in a public/ free library or if it is a county library?

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

@victoriawilson3147 it's a public library and it's free but I work for the county?

[@squidgyuwu5829]

I love this! Im so happy you're happy in your career and your life!! Sending you love this new year!

[@squidgyuwu5829]

please do another one of these!!

[@alibhg3063]

I feel bad you all don't have a library page to help shelve and organize things. Is it not in funding? Not sure what area you are in but most libraries around here do. Also that is a lot of paper coming out of the receipt thing.

[@itdalestark2007]

awesome video i enjoyed it

[@VickiMarie-u2z]

I work in a library too!!!!!

[@Meganthamac]

I want to volunteer and come shelve! Got those carts free. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing! 😊

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Your local library may need help! You usually have to get a background check beforehand BTW but everywhere is different :)

[@wvugirl30b9]

Have you ever read the shooters sister I just finished it and now I’m waiting for the second book to arrive in the mail on Saturday So good

[@phart8901]

what kind of programs do you run for adults?

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Crochet club, diamond art club, painting classes, crafting classes etc

[@andrewwomer1052]

Very much liked! Happy New Year!!!🎉🎉

[@Gamergirlyoshi]

That is awesome you got your dream job. I wouldn't mind a job just sorting and putting books away. wouldn't have to worry about drama.

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

@Gamergirlyoshi there is drama at many libraries unfortunately 😂 I just got lucky and work with people I like

[@cheescakeHeart]

I'm looking for a job like this in my city like crazy, but every time I find one, someone else is already working there :(

[@maymay5259]

Also I loved the video! I want to get back into reading :D

[@goldentruffle24]

How did you get this job?? Did you apply online?? In person?? I want to work in a library, but I can never find library assistant positions online in my district… I don’t know what I’m doing wrong

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

The position showed up on the county website, since it's a government job

[@kaitlyng.473]

Depending on how large your district is they may just not have any open positions, people tend to get them and stay in them for a long time.

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Yeah I'm the newest person and have been there 1.5 years, my coworkers have been there like 8+ years

[@goldentruffle24]

@@ReadwithAlyssa yeah I’m going to keep looking as I really want to work in a library too

[@RawSienna]

Library jobs tend to be very competitive. In my area it’s hard to get them, and when they do come up they get so many applicants you need to apply the day you see the job posting come up because it’s gone that quickly.

[@Alaska_Eshmadai]

Ah I would love having a library job but unfurtunately, because of no help with our two kids, I have two cleaning jobs at evening and early morning...Congratulations you are enjoying your job and found the perfect match with your co-workers

[@mebythebook]

Where did you get your iPad case? I love this content :) really relaxing and fun.

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

It's linked on my Amazon storefront under the iPad section!

[@taylorballard1096]

Happy new year Alyssa my name is Taylor love your KZbin video s ☃️☃️❄️❄️

[@Jessie17395]

15:50 that mofusand hipper on ur ereader is the cutest thing ever

[@rebeccazimmerman870]

Why do you need a masters degree for a library?

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Idk man that's just how it works lol

[@Missginalove]

idk why for regular public libraries but Being a librarian is more than just checking out books at bigger libaries. Librarians need special skills to organize and manage information, help people with research, and use technology to run digital systems. They also create programs for the community, able to sort throught fake news and preserve old or rare materials,. for example if you go to college campus the Librarians are suppose to help you structure essays and tell you where to find information to support your thesis. but for public Librarian its stupid why you have to have a degree

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

I do a majority of these things at my library as well, the only thing I don't do is preserve old materials, that would be cool though

[@naminex3x]

It can be beneficial for some library positions. I'm a reference librarian for a special collections library and while I don't have an MLIS, I do have a masters degree in a field relevant to the content of the collections. The majority of the people I work with are professors/academics and PhD candidates. Having a solid background in research has really aided me in being able to do my job and do it well. That being said, I certainly don't think it's needed for all library positions and people are certainly capable of learning the skills needed without multiple degrees! I think the MLIS requirement for most library jobs is unfair and unnecessary.

[@RawSienna]

In the school districts in the K-12 setting in my area they won’t hire you without a masters degree, and their job does differ from an assistants job. The Librarians that work in the school districts in my area are responsible for teaching classes as part of the related arts track on top of their typical duties as a Librarian. So they need experience in teaching, creating lesson plans, IEPs cause they’re accountable for providing the accommodations and modifications as well for the students that they see since they see the whole school, classroom management, and what eve special projects they have like the school wide spelling bee, etc. It’s a lot. They also assist a lot with IT as well. The library assistants that work with them are not responsible for all that. I’ve worked in 4 school districts and a librarians position has looked very different depending on the district they’re in.

[@ItsMissMarvel]

anyone else see weight of blood on the shelf behind her on display before she starts looking for it? idk how I saw that lol

[@maymay5259]

Why not hire someone to shelve?

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Because the county only allows a certain amount of positions. That's why I'm not allowed to go full time, it's not allowed

[@eric1841]

Having a degree is very important, and even more so as we get older. Typically, non-entrepreneurs need to complete college to have a comfortable life.

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

That's literally not even true lol I know many successful people with no college degree