Grow Awry

Grow Awry

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

On Librarianship...

For our last discussion in my Reference Services and Information course we were asked to write a brief paragraph or two describing our philosophy on librarianship. I submitted the following: 

"Information services encompasses a large range of services, and today’s librarians need to be prepared to find a way to cover them all. Especially now amidst our digital era in full bloom, more and more patrons are looking for help in adapting to such changes, and it is our job as public servants to help bridge the gap and promote technological literacy. However, our roles as techy savvy professionals are not just limited to educating those how to download the latest e-book, it is also our jobs as protectors of information to support the fundamental principle of intellectual freedom. 

My philosophy on librarianship rests on the principle of providing access to information to anyone and everyone. To create a space that celebrates diversity and is free from discrimination. A space that can empower members of a community to draw connections between their needs and the resources available to meet those needs. To create a community space, a space that can not only create meaningful relationships between librarians and patrons, but one that can encourage patrons to collaborate with one another as well. A space that helps members of the community stay informed on current events, programs and workshops that are happening not only in the library, but outside the library. In this way, we build strong communities."

I am now halfway through my MLIS program and a little over halfway through the first year of my employment with the library. I can now safely say that I totally love what I do.

And that is a very good thing.



Photo taken in the McFarland Branch Library