One Semester Down

And just like that, I've submitted two final exams this evening, marking the end of my first semester of library school. Time to grab a beer and watch some LOST all by myself.

My Summer I class starts...in a few weeks, I guess? It's called Information Sources and Services.

Bitch to the Last

So, remember how I'd been complaining about how rude and mean my bosses at the library were? Sure enough, the Senior Librarian was mean 'til the last minute. My last day there was last Friday and my wonderful significant other stopped by to see me. It was 10 minutes until we closed and there was absolutely nothing to do. I shelved ALL of my books, plus most of the books belonging to the other pages. 10 minutes left, in walks my lovely fiancee so I stop and chat with her for a minute. The Senior walks by and had to make a snide comment - "I can still fire you, you know." She might have meant it sarcastically but the way she says things, it's with such conviction.

I had no choice but to smirk and ask, "Would you like to meet my fiancee?" I hope that embarrassed her some and made her feel like an ass. Any doubts I was having about leaving the library to accept a full time job were gone in that instant. No way do I want to work for a boss like that ever again.

In other news - only two weeks left to go in my first semester! w00t!

Leaving the Library

I've given my notice at the library and tomorrow is my last day there. Surprisingly, the Senior Librarian was supportive of my decision. Most everyone at my branch has been understanding and supportive, but a few people have had weird reactions. While I think it would definitely help to be working in a library environment while going to library school, it just is not financially feasible for my future. I e-mailed two of the people that put on the workshop I attended, and they were understanding as well, which was nice to hear.

It was kind of a hard decision but ultimately, I know it's the right one in order to get through the next two years of life and school. I'll just have to go harass my local library for information and interviews which works out, because their Senior Librarian is a friend of mine. :)

Onward and upward.

The school semester wraps up April 30 - w00t!

Banned

One of my upcoming assignments is to read a banned book. I related this to my fiancee and she was like, "So...how are you supposed to read it?" I got a laugh out of it, but it's a fair question, I suppose. A book can be recommended to be banned but it's up to each library or library system whether or not to remove it. Typically speaking, public libraries are big supporters of free speech. I can't think of or recall hearing any stories about books being removed from public libraries.

If you're interested in a list of the most frequently challenged books, you can find it here.

For the record, I chose to read The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier, because it is one of the most frequently challenged books.