Day in My Life as a Library Assistant

[@mckenziejones4269]

I just applied to work at my local library as an assistant yesterday. Praying so hard that I get called for an interview!

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

Best of luck!!

[@germansanchez3043]

Did you get the job?

[@anneroy4560]

My first job was in the public library in my hometown in Canada ... I later moved to England to a post at the University library in Cambridge ... books are books, even the latest trash best seller or ones that are so ancient that the pages must be turned wearing protective gloves ...

[@TheNinjaBees]

Just got my application accepted for my public library for the assistant role! Really crossing my fingers for a good interview and getting the job!!

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

Crossing my fingers for you!

[@germansanchez3043]

Starting my first day as an assistant next week. Took forever to get the job but grateful. Excited and nice video 🤘

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

@@germansanchez3043 congratulations! And thank you 😊

[@Mea_gan]

I wish my school library looked like this 😍

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

I love being at work when it rains, it's such a nice atmosphere!

[@lulu1293]

I’m planning to apply to work at a library!!

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

That's awesome, best of luck to you!! 😊

[@chynnasjrnl]

The chill life is the exciting life ! 📚🤎

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

It is!

[@Sonsho]

Watching this before my interview 🤞🤞

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

@@Sonsho fingers crossed for you!!

[@yeonjunsspaghetti8378]

My first day as a part time library assistant at my local library is tomorrow and i am SOOOO nervous 💔💔

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

@@yeonjunsspaghetti8378 you've got this!!

[@adamlorden5666]

first of all you are super cute second, love the video. Dont stop.

[@Centroid888]

I have a bachelors degree in Finance, currently trying to get my foot in the door at my local library’s, was wondering if you advice for things i should know prior to being a Library Assistant? Appreciate it!

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

Are you looking to get into a piblic library or academic? 😊

[@Centroid888]

@@Meghan.Kirkland Ethier one tbh, most are public around me I think, though there are some academics one too. Thanks you!

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

@@Centroid888 I really recommend looking into volunteering/applying for casual positions at your local public library to edge your way in! A lot of places hire internally so getting any experience you can and getting even something temporary can give you a massive boost. I got my current job because I worked at the university on a contract position and did about four contracts before finally getting something permanent! It all really adds up

[@Centroid888]

@@Meghan.Kirkland Thanks, yeah maybe volunteering is a good option. I've already applied to 2 libraries, seems like the demand for library personnel isn't as high as in other fields.

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

Unfortunately a huge reason for that is budget cuts. Typically when conservative governments (on any level) are in power the budgets get cut. Libraries are one of the first places to feel budget cuts because it's harder to prove "profit". But stick with it! If it's something you really want it may take a bit but it is very rewarding and you can make some pretty good money (depending on region). I'm planning to do a video on this soon so hopefully it will answer any further questions you have!

[@rebeccadean333]

new subscriber from Australia here :-)

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

Welcome! So cool to reach people so far away 😊

[@danieledistioromanmendoza47]

Weekends time day in my life career library communication co-workers technology

[@danbruno5945]

Just curious does time go slow working in a library if you are used to a high pace high energy job

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

It might! I have done high energy jobs though and I enjoy this more haha

[@ZaraNoor-gu2xl]

What is salary for librarian?

[@Meghan.Kirkland]

It depends on a lot of things!

[@MiraeXNeon]

​@@Meghan.Kirkland what is your salary

[@Aviva-e5k]

@@MiraeXNeonYou basically need a PhD to become an actual librarian. It takes a ton of school. Assistants make above minimum wage, and more if it’s full time