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5 Reasons Why I Love Working At Rod Library
If someone told me I would be working 2 jobs at the library on campus as an incoming freshman at UNI, I would have just stare blankly at them and wonder if they were mentally okay. Seriously, I would have.
Ironically enough, when I came to campus for orientation, I didn't opt for the library tour because I was short on time on that particular day. It wasn't until later that I realized the library would be a great place for me to work since I have a slight obsession with reading and books. I applied, got an interview, offered the job, and I readily accepted.
In the time I've been working here (and at UNI), this place has become a second home to me or a home away from home. When classes or life or college in general got overwhelming, I could always come to work and escape life for awhile and immerse myself in an accepting place.
1. My Co-Workers
A few of my fellow co-workers and I at wedding this past weekend.
Source: Hayley McCoy
It seems like most of the time you complain about your co-workers, but that's not true for me. They are some of the most important people in my life. The people I work with are just as strange as I can be sometimes which is why I can be my weird self around them and they accept me without judgement (well sometimes they judge me). Library crew for life!
2. The Staff
"Aren't the staff and your co-workers one in the same," you wonder. To some, they are, but for me, they aren't. They are an inspiration to me to always be willing to learn to do new things, and maybe have influenced me to be thinking about pursuing a library science degree.
3. Getting To Help Patrons
I talked to middle schoolers about how awesome the Makerspace is.
Source: Rod Library @ UNI
Every time I work it's always a new adventure with challenges, but what trumps that is getting to help patrons in any way I can, whether it's finding a book, helping with a computer or printing problem, or anything else they might need. Sometimes I don't know the answer or aren't able to help them, and I'm not afraid ask a supervisor for assistance.
4. Working With Books
It just makes sense for someone who loves reading as much as I do to work in a library. One of my favorite parts is when someone checks out a book that I've already read or want to read; it's a start of great conversation. What's even better is when the person says that they are re-reading it, and I say something to the effect, "I know, right? It's just that good of a book."
5. The Welcoming Feel
To me, walking into Rod Library is like coming home. Now as poetic as that sounds, it's true. Rod Library is a place where people can and go to interact, learn, connect, and have fun together. There's something for everyone from the extremely studious students—like the quiet 4th floor or study rooms—or the visitors and alumni—visitor cards with access to checking out books and using the computer—or the students wanting to have some fun—like Rod Con (mini comic con) and other events.
And of course, the therapy dogs in the library during finals week are awesome, too.
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