Changes at Work - could be worse but I keep crying!

[jennielynn1970]

It's a law school library.


I was hired in as an in house web technician. It's what my degree is in. I also helped with the online catalog, exams, and worked with faculty as well.

If you were hired as a web tech, why would they put you in circulation?! That is a bizarre change. Are they downsizing?

I'm lucky with my library job. I'm a public school librarian and a member of a union. Actually on the executive board of the union, so they really don't want to mess with me, lol. They can move us from school to school, but unless I have certification in another area, I won't be moved to a different teaching position. Normally, unless I want a transfer, or the principal of the school and I wouldn't mesh, I wouldn't change schools or levels. I was in elementary for 8years, but then I decided I wanted to move up to middle school for a less busy schedule, but more research oriented and web duties. I did have to interview for it, even though it was in the same district, but thankfully I did get it (the former librarian in that position retired after 38 years).

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kimmy, I'm sorry to hear that things are so stressful in your life right now. I hope that everything will work out for you and Andy and at your job. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please take care.

[Jakesmom]

Well, I work days, and I work nights, and I work weekends, so I see the range of possibilities...

The nice thing about working nights (though it sounds like you will be doing more like evenings, even better!) is that you will be able to get "stuff" done during the day that is usually hard to get done if you work days--bank, shopping when it's not crazy busy, etc. The down side is that you're off when everyone else is working, but you just have to consolidate your social time on your off days, and use the other days to get all your "errands" and such taken care of.

It is important to get into a regular sleep routine, preferably your usual amount all at once. Some people can come home and get to sleep pretty quickly and then stay on a more usual routine, others need more time to wind down, etc, but then you MUST sleep enough before you get up again.

Good Luck!

Jake's mom

[ramanth]

If you were hired as a web tech, why would they put you in circulation?! That is a bizarre change. Are they downsizing?

Actually it's the opposite. The school is growing so much that they need more staff and there have been a lot of internal promotions. But instead of going to the President and asking to hire more staff, the Director looked a the staff he already had and tried to figure how he could better utilize them.

A lot of the web work has waned in the past years so I've been helping out with other projects. I feel very lucky that they are willing to train me to do Circulation. With that shift, there are also days where I will be the one in charge. A huge responsbility and I'm so honored that they trust me with that.

There are pros and cons, but we'll work it all out.

I'm sure my body will need time to adjust, but like many have said, I might enjoy having the days to run errands or take the dogs to the park.

And until Andy finds an evening shift, the dogs will always have someone at home. I'm sure they'll like that.

I'll miss my evening shows, but that's what VCR's are for.

[jennielynn1970]

What software system do they use for their circ and cataloging?? We're using Winnebago/Sagebrush right now, but since Follett bought them out, we will be switching over to Destiny more than likely. We are also looking at TLC (the library company) software, although it is not widely used in PA, and only one school so far has it here, so that would be tough for support. Using Sagebrush's circulation program is fairly simple. I actually taught my students to do it in elementary school so that when substitute came in, at least someone would know how to handle the computer!! I also used it as a reward for good behavior. Behave and you get to sign out books for your classmates!! They love it! Even in middle school they love it. That and stamping the date due in the books. We don't have the automated SLIP machine to print out the information (heck, we probably won't even have a budget for our book order this year... they had to hire more administrators so they froze our district budget for everything else. Priorities here are messed up).

[ramanth]

We're using Innovative Interfaces.

Despite having a Circulation Desk, not many of our titles circulate. It's so different than a typical university library or public library.

Here's our catalog:
http://innopac.cooley.edu/

I've done a lot of work behind the scenes in the way of look and functionality, but the systems and programming part of it is over my head. *laughs* I've never used the catalog so that'll be a learning curve.

[kimlovescats]

Praying for you!

[joycenalex]

i've worked almost all shifts (hospital) and for me, the 4-12 was good. i got a lot of stuff done at home b/c the dog needed to go for a walk i was up by 9, i walked alex, got to exercise, cleaned house, made crockpot dinners, made appointments. the 2 things i'd mention as problems, 'k 3- too much late night tv sometimes, hard to get together with girlfriends, and packing lunch, eating after 8 pm was hard, i'd be hungry, but heavy food made me loggy, so i ate soup and salads alot. i got tired of soups, so i crockpotted a lot of stuff when i got home, then when i got up at 9, i'd pack lunch for that night. hope this helps

[AdoreMyDogs]

I'm sorry you're going threw a hard time, Kimmy Wish I was there to give you a hug! I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, and although we're not sure why things are hard for you now, there's a reason for it and it'll all work out in the end.

I hope you're ok and things start getting easier (((((Hugs)))))

[ramanth]

Thanks for the tips Joyce!

We had a good session tonight with the conselor. Things are looking up.

[joycenalex]

glad to hear that. ((HUGS))