Libraian's job

Last week was just another reminder of all that our job calls for us to do. The task of finding information on brain-based research was something we librarians are faced with everyday in our jobs. How well we respond determines how others see you. It reminded me of when I first started working in the library. Students and teachers would come in looking for books on a certain subject. At the time the nonfiction section was dated and very limited. They would leave very disappointed. However, I learned to listen to them and ask the right questions. It was not the book they wanted it was the information. I learned about other sources that I could lead them to and they became satisfied customers.