Working In A Library: Day in the Life.

[@insyirah7675]

this was so peaceful to watch! I’m about to start my library assistant job at a school next week and I’m studying part time as well. hope you have a good day 😊

[@very.casual.librarian]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤ Good luck with your new job!

[@sidrasheikh5941]

What we need for librarian job?

[@very.casual.librarian]

@sidrasheikh5941 It depends on the library, the country and the job! I can only speak for here in Australia: but for a customer service job, there’s no qualification required! A Library Technician requires a certificate, and to be a Librarian requires a University degree/Masters degree. Hope that helps!

[@KLynn998]

Ahhhh such a breath of fresh air to see someone working in your dream job! Your joy shines through❤️

[@very.casual.librarian]

Honestly I feel so lucky to work in my dream job, and to be able to talk books with and help people everyday ❤ AND I work with the best bunch of people - our team is a really happy bunch 😊 Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment x

[@BellaBankes]

I speak to my advisor on Tuesday about submitting application to University here in Ohio for my Masters in Library and Information Science! I am 43 and also an author / illustrator. Very excited about getting into this field as a complement to all of my passions. Was a photographer while I raised my son and now that Ive survived the first few years of empty nest syndrome, I have figured out what to do with myself again 🤓♥️ This video was so calming! Loved it.

[@very.casual.librarian]

Oh you’ll absolutely love it! It’s a job where you help people and make a difference every single day ❤ (Plus I get to chat about books to other Bookworms all day too! 😊❤️📚) Good luck with your application!!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼 And thankyou so much for being here and for leaving a comment 🙏🏼 x

[@hemlocklatte]

Hello from California 😊 I am a county law librarian and worked at a public library as a page during my MLIS program. So nice to see some nice library content. I love being a librarian with all my heart. Best career ever.

[@very.casual.librarian]

It really is, isn’t it?! 📚📚📚❤️ Thanks so much for being here 😊

[@chelseawritesbooks8763]

Hello from a Library Assistant from Ohio, USA! :) I do all the teen stuff at one of our branches in the county system. Love seeing other countries libraries!

[@very.casual.librarian]

Hello there!!! 👋🏼😊 Thank you so much for watching, fellow library person! ❤️ (isn’t it the best job?!)

[@chelseawritesbooks8763]

@@very.casual.librarian it is!!! I just had a group of teens beg me to start a writing club (I'm also an author) and I wanted to cry. It's the best job

[@very.casual.librarian]

@chelseawritesbooks8763 omg do it! 😍😍😍 How amazing!

[@bloomingsolitude]

Thanks so much for sharing!! I’m looking into working in a Library in Australia, so this is very helpful!

[@very.casual.librarian]

Oh I’m so glad!☺️ Thanks for being here - good luck with the job!

[@jamesreactionroom]

I have been wanted to be a librarian and I'm so glad that I found this video to see what responsibilities you have to do in a public library. I have been a librarian assistant before and I love the job and I want to do this job again later in the future.

[@very.casual.librarian]

It is actually the best job in the world ❤ I’m so glad you felt inspired by my video! 😄

[@justkaterina]

Thank you for sharing your day with us! I think it's one of the best work ever 😍 Very calm and interesting

[@very.casual.librarian]

It’s *mostly* calm - although Children’s story times can be very lively! 😊 I love my job ❤️

[@schwarzeliza]

As a public librarian from Italy I found this video very interesting! Keep up talking about what we do 🥰

[@very.casual.librarian]

Thankyou! ❤️ I’ll try! Great to hear from another Librarian x

[@wephotogal]

I will be getting my Library Technology Certificate beginning this fall and I am pretty excited about it. New sub here!

[@very.casual.librarian]

Yaaaaaaaayyyy!!! 🎉🎉🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🥳 Thanks for being here and WELCOME! ❤️📚

[@RonChang-h9f]

It's so wonderful to learn that there are others that are also studying to become a librarian. I also have a masters degree in teaching and have gone back for a second masters in library and information science. Hoping to become a school librarian. Currently a classroom teacher at the elementary school level. Are there librarians in your public schools?

[@very.casual.librarian]

Yes! Many public schools have libraries and librarians! I too began with a degree in Teaching! It’s been so compatible with Librarianship! So many of the skills overlap! ❤

[@kayjays7267]

Its so nice to see a vlog from a fellow Australian Librarian, its pretty cool that your working in a public library as I'm working in a School library and have never worked in a public library, I will say though the RFID barcodes are pretty amazing. Do you guys receive your books already covered and catalogued as we doing all our own cataloguing and endprocessing. Good luck on your studies to :) :)

[@very.casual.librarian]

We used to do all that stuff (and I miss it, really!) but it’s currently done by our supplier. The RFID codes are a game changer! So lovely to meet a fellow Aussie librarian! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment x

[@kayjays7267]

@@very.casual.librarian That makes sense, thats pretty handy that your supplier can do that :) :)

[@loganlindsey5244]

Hi! First off let me just say, you are SO underrated! Your videos are so peaceful and lovely. It's like instant relaxation the moment I click play. Secondly, you mentioned you got a teaching degree before you went for your masters. I've been thinking of following that same path (I'm torn between becoming a teacher or a librarian, and I want to have the option by the time I finish college). Do you find that your education degree comes in handy with your current career? I know most MLIS courses don't require prior experience, but I still want to be picking up skills that could be helpful later on. Again, your videos are fantastic! ❤❤❤

[@very.casual.librarian]

Omg your comment made me tear up! 😭😭😭 Thank you so much! 💗 My teaching degree and my experience teaching across the grades and in the disability and special education space helps in this career EVERY DAY. No joke. We work in the literacy provision and education business, and the 2 careers cross over beautifully! If I wasn’t working in the public library system, I’d def consider working in the school library system! I’m so glad I did my degrees this way! Thank you so much for being here and taking the time to comment ❤️🙏🏼

[@loganlindsey5244]

@@very.casual.librarian I mean every word! Your videos are so calming. Definitely gonna keep watching as I start down the path towards a future that (hopefully) looks a lot like yours haha. Oh, that's exactly what I wanted to hear. I figured an education degree would come in handy, but I'm a worrier haha. I wanted to make sure I'm making the right choice. Thank you so much!

[@very.casual.librarian]

@loganlindsey5244 ​​⁠I may be a bit biased, but it IS the best job ❤️📚 plenty more library/library studies content coming up in future! 😊👍🏼

[@bernadetteyes6715]

I love the way you edited this video! Subscribed 🤍

[@very.casual.librarian]

Thank you so much! ☺️❤️ Welcome!

[@victoriaclarke1911]

Hi from Adelaide - libraries are practically my second home - love them. We have a one card system whereby we can order and take out books and return them to any library within Sa. Is that the same in Victoria? What is the limit on how many things you can take out?

[@very.casual.librarian]

Oh man - I LOVE THAT! No, people can return the books to any of the branches in our library service, but not any IN THE STATE! THAT IS EPIC! ❤️ There’s no limit to the number of items you can borrow at our library! (Except for console games - you can take 2 out at a time on each card.)

[@Littubereads]

I am also a Librarian ❤

[@very.casual.librarian]

HELLO 👋🏼 Welcome, Fellow Librarian! ❤ thanks so much for being here!

[@394sophia]

such a lovely video! it's my dream to work in a library

[@very.casual.librarian]

Thank you so much! Mine too! 😊💗 It really is a lovely career - I highly recommend!

[@Helenitsa94]

Hello there! I've been so fortunate to stumble upon your channel, and have really enjoying watching your videos 😊 I am making the transition out of teaching and have been so blessed to secure an interview for a library assistant position, which is coming up (I'm a bit nervous!) with your wealth of experience, I would just like to ask for your advice on how I should approach the interview, and the types of things they may be looking for. Thank you so much in advance!

[@very.casual.librarian]

Hello!!! I’m so glad you found me! ❤😊 Thanks so much for watching! I too come from a teaching background! My advice for applying for a library assistant job is to focus on customer assistance! A library assistant’s job is mostly helping library customers find what they need, or help to use technology. Good communication and phone skills are desired (teachers are already pros at communicating and teaching new skills to others! So you’re already ahead of the pack!) Teamwork, flexibility and availability are all desirable too! Good luck on your application!!! 🤞🏼 Hope this helps!

[@fatemehmaadani6547]

Thank you for sharing this video. I'm a librarian in an international school in Iran, and I have an MA in Library Science. Do you know how can I get a job offer for this job in Australia? Because it's my dream job as well 😊

[@very.casual.librarian]

Most institutions in Australia advertise their positions online and you apply for them that way!

[@kwesibruno]

I want that

[@pamhabangana]

Hey, I'm 18 and I'm thinking about working in a library or a bookshop, maybe as an assistant, technician, or clerk. I'm currently studying for my GED, so I was thinking about doing it part-time. What do you think? I'm a bit scared that I'll mess something up or something. Is it difficult for an 18-year-old who's never had a job?

[@very.casual.librarian]

You will love it! Fantastic idea! 😊👍🏼 Perfectly normal to be nervous! I’ve had many jobs and am still always nervous when I start a new one. Don’t worry about making mistakes - everyone makes mistakes! It’s totally normal and part of having a new job 💕 I remember when I started my first ever library assistant role, one of the library directors said “don’t worry about making mistakes: it’s just books! It’s not surgery! No one’s life is on the line here.” 😆 And it’s such great advice. The main thing is to enjoy learning and helping people. Go for it! Just give it a go! (I think you’ll love it! ❤️😊)

[@LittleAussieBookLover]

Looks like if you live in Australia you could actually apply for a Cert IV in Library and Info Services apprenticeship through TAFE so that may be a worthwhile pathway for you.

[@UttamKumar-di8ux]

Maam i also love with this job but now I m in service in army. How can I shift into library job whereas I recently passed in MLIS of first class degree? Please suggest me.

[@brandimullins3627]

So I’ve gotta ask… what exactly does a non casual librarian do because it looks like you do EVERYTHING!? Thank you for this vlog! Would love to work in a library at some point. It’s my dream job.

[@very.casual.librarian]

😂😂😂 Yep it’s a busy job! But I love it so much - honestly! It’s my dream job too! ❤️ Thanks so much for watching x

[@SibusisoSibanda-i3y]

This is a nice, calm video. Question: Those books at the library that u mentioned are reserved, are the library users reserving them for reading later or the library reserves them?.....

[@very.casual.librarian]

Library users put reserves on them, then they come in and pick them up! We send them an SMS to let them know that their book has arrived 👍🏼

[@SibusisoSibanda-i3y]

@very.casual.librarian Okay l get it, thanks for the response

[@HomemadeChibi]

Hi! Current School Librarian in Perú, loved your video! Specially the new books. I've been wanting to study to become a formal librarian, do you recommend any University abroad?

[@very.casual.librarian]

Ooh I actually don’t know about that - I’ve never looked into international universities for my course! (I’m at Charles Sturt University in Australia) Here we have to complete an MIS or a MLIS to be a qualified Librarian or Archivist. You’re in Peru!!! I’m always amazed at all the places my Bookworms are watching from! 🤩❤️

[@catherinemcinerney5011]

Hi, thanks. I have found your clog very interesting and helpful. I am currently a teacher and would like to make the change to becoming a librarian/library worker. You mentioned that you are completing a Masters. Has this been very practical in training you to work in a library as someone who has come from another industry? Or has it assumed a prior librarian skills.

[@very.casual.librarian]

I’m 30% of the way through the course, and so far it has been all theory subjects, but we do work placements too - I have one next year. I don’t think you need prior knowledge for my course, but I’ve found working in the industry has been really helpful with many of the assigments! Thanks so much for watching! Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any more questions! ❤️

[@cicillecaminong9412]

Hi, I am a Registered Librarian here in the Philippines working in an academic Library. May I know if where I can found job postings for Library jobs position in Australia? Have a good day.

[@very.casual.librarian]

Hello there! Check out ALIA’s job listing page: www.alia.org.au/jobs?hkey=254a672c-45fe-496d-aff5-9b647e1923f4

[@BugsytheLadyBuG]

hi:) im still in highschool but its my dream to be an author/librarian! Nice video :3

[@very.casual.librarian]

Can confirm that this is the best career ever! ❤️📚 Highly recommend! 😊👍🏼

[@KarishmaKhattak-x8o]

How to arrange books in librery?

[@very.casual.librarian]

It can vary from library to library, but in ours the adult books and the teen/children's books are separate. Then they are arranged as either fiction or non-fiction. Fiction are in alphabetical order, and non-fiction are arranged into genres, and also by dewey decimal system. Aside from books, we also have shelves for DVDs, magazines, games, CDs, audiobooks, and a seed library! Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment! :)

[@haeinnellapark4720]

I have a Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies (Library Science) from Victoria University of Wellington in 2021. I am finding it hard to get into the Library assistant position since I graduated with it. Is it easy to find the job in this field in Australia compared to New Zealand?

[@very.casual.librarian]

Oh really?!? How’s your resume and application skills? Are you getting to the interview stage? Library jobs often have HUGE numbers of applicants (our last hiring for the casual pool had literally hundreds of applications for 12 positions!) so it’s important that your application stands out. Can you get some feedback from your last applications?

[@haeinnellapark4720]

@@very.casual.librarian My resume is updated with the help of a job coach. I get invited to interview sometimes, but unsuccessful all the time. Most feedback I got from my last applications was that they found a suitable candidate.

[@very.casual.librarian]

@haeinnellapark4720 ​​⁠It can be a really competitive industry! 😕 Could you afford to do some volunteer hours to get your face/work ethic known at your local branches? Sometimes school libraries need volunteers too. My experience as a teacher really helped me in my job application! Good luck - keep persisting! It’s worth it! ❤x

[@haeinnellapark4720]

@very.casual.librarian It has been few years since the public libraries in my region don't take any volunteers at the library. Even school libraries are the same.

[@rebeccadean333]

Hello, Another Australian viewer here, I am going to be starting my diploma at Tafe end of this month but have been doing an Advanced diploma in history at UNE ( 3 units to go woo hoo 🙂) and hoping to combine my two loves of research and history 🙂. I live in NSW. How are you finding your studies and any recommendations for courses, uni etc?

[@very.casual.librarian]

Oh you’re gonna love it! Some of the course material can be a little dry, but it’s the ‘bread and butter’ stuff of the industry, so as long as you get through and pass it 🤷🏼‍♀️👍🏼 One of my colleagues did the TAFE qualification, and she’s been in the industry nearly 40years!

[@sassyknight8230]

Hi there! I'm so happy to have found this vlog! I'm based in Melbourne (Frankston actually), that library looks a lot like Carrum Downs Library but I could be way off! I've always thought about working in a library, but I'm not sure what pathway is best. I just got my Bachelor of Creative Writing, I work as a writer in an incredibly fast-paced marketing agency, I'd definitely enjoy the quieter setting. Should I go ahead and study the Master of Information Studies (Charles Sturt has a promising course that includes archives/children's literature/and librarianship as majors) or should I go for a Diploma? I would really love to have your professional opinion. My job is 9am-5pm 5 days a week so finding time to volunteer will be difficult.

[@very.casual.librarian]

Hey there! ❤ thanks for being here 😊 hmmm - Diploma or masters? The Diploma is shorter (and also costs less!) so that might be a factor to consider! But the masters gives you the full qualification and can open doors to more career paths… Your writing job would be an excellent background for the degree! I haven’t had to do any volunteering as part of my course as yet, but I do have a week’s work placement coming up. The course at Charles Sturt has been great so far! The lecturers are all so knowledgeable and passionate! 👍🏼

[@LukaBaa-rl4kq]

hello how are you doing, please i have been wanting to study a course in Library science i have been employ for almost 10yrs i need the academic aspect of it please can you e of guide to me im from the gambia

[@very.casual.librarian]

Hi There! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment! I'm not sure what the process is in Gambia, but here in Australia you can either do a diploma, a graduate certificate, or a Masters in Information Science (Librarianship) at a Tertiary Institution (A university or college). I think it would definitelybe worth reaching out to the Librarians. working in the libraries locally to you, and asking them what the process is there, and what they did to get their qualifications. Good luck - it really is a wonderful career

[@LaisTerencioCaixeta]

I teared up watching your video! I recently started working as a Library Technician in Canada and it's my dream job as well (not that it's perfect, but I also really enjoy what I do). Don't you love opening the library? I find it so magical 🧚‍♀

[@very.casual.librarian]

Omg 😭😭😭 That makes me so happy! Libraries are so magical 🌟✨

[@ankitachatterjee6780]

Hi! I'm studying MLIS from India. How can I get a job as a librarian in Australia?

[@very.casual.librarian]

Hello!!! 👋🏼 Welcome! Honestly, I’m unsure of the exact process to immigrate from another country, so I can’t be very helpful about that… But many librarian jobs are advertised through ALIA ( www.alia.org.au/Shared_Content/Smart-Suite/Smart-Jobs/Public/All-Jobs.aspx?WebsiteKey=edf1c45a-3f94-4a6e-8d53-fb3b98341a89 ) or through the library service’s own websites - depending on where in Australia you’d like to be! (I recommend Melbourne 😊💕) The Home Affairs and Immigration site has tonnes of information ( immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ) Good luck with your MLIS! I hope we see you soon! ❤️

[@rudzanimphaphuli4200]

❤❤

[@very.casual.librarian]

👋🏼😊 Hello! Thanks for watching!

[@dakshattri4484]

Hello mam I am a librarian my age is 24 I have a post graduate certificate masters in librarian information science in India and I want to become a librarian in Australia this is my childhood dream can you help me 🥺🥺

[@very.casual.librarian]

Hi there! I get asked about this a LOT! 😆 I don’t know anything about immigration unfortunately! But here’s a site with some information that might help: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

[@LalitSharma-yl4ec]

Hii, i am from India.i am doing master in library and information science.

[@very.casual.librarian]

HELLO!!! 👋🏼 Welcome! Thanks for being here, Fellow Master’s Student! ❤️📚 We can do it! 🎉

[@Delhipolice-b6]

Hello mam i am from India ❤

[@very.casual.librarian]

Hello there!!! Welcome! Thanks so much for watching ❤

[@UttamKumar-di8ux]

Maam i also love with this job but now I m in service in army. How can I shift into library job whereas I recently passed in MLIS of first class degree? Please suggest me.

[@very.casual.librarian]

Hey there! 😊 It depends which country you’re in, because it can vary! Here in Australia, you can work in customer service in a library without any specific qualifications, but to be a Librarian needs an Information science degree from University.