Today is International Hug a Librarian Day, so I've put together a list of reasons why librarians deserve a hug. Feel free to add more ...
1. S/he encouraged your love of reading
2. S/he recognises that the library experience is different for everyone
3. S/he answers questions ... all sorts of questions
4. S/he values and promotes learning and literacy
5. S/he organises events and guest speakers for the community for little or no charge
6. S/he provides stimulating school holiday activities, reinforcing that libraries and learning are fun!
7. S/he is continually upskilling to maintain relevancy, and supports and encourages his/her colleagues in their endeavours
8. S/he can show you how to trace your family history, help your children with their maths and science homework, and use online resources for school assignments
9. S/he works hard ... Contrary to popular opinion Librarians don't sit around reading books all day!
10. Librarians are people too ... sometimes they just need a hug!
So did you get any hugs?
ReplyDeleteNumber 11. S/he knows all the words (and I mean all the words) to "open shut them".
ReplyDeleteCannot believe there's another International something or other day! Cannot keep up with them. Thought I was great remembering that last Sunday was Mother's Day in a different part of the world until my darling mater told me I was a month early!! Well it's done now!! Doubt I'll remember it on the proper day. Oh just remembered I also told the guy who served me in the post office that it was mother's day in the UK and got him in a bit of a panic!!! Don't believe a word I say.....
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