It’s not always easy being a librarian, since we have so
many roles that we have to play. Along with other leaders, we help the world to
go ‘round. We are the mediators, counselors, regulators, educators, and
researchers of the world. We have to ensure that those we serve leave out with
their library needs met. We don’t just check out books, we collaborate with
other educators and coworkers about assignments. We have to “put up” with
disgruntled library users as they wait in line to be assisted. So much on our literary plates.
We often have to “turn the other cheek” when we are wronged
because librarians are classy individuals. You won’t find us in a shouting
match with other people. It’s just not in us to be disrespectful. Now, I’m sure
that there are some tangy librarians out there who have little patience for
nonsense, but overall, we like to keep it together. We like to stay calm. That isn't the easiest either because we, too, need to vent.
Maybe I’m feeling like this because it’s cloudy outside…or
maybe not.
