Yesterday marked month one at my new job. In some ways, I feel like I haven't really started the job yet, since most of the programs I've been doing were planned by the children's librarian before I got hired, but I did dive in right smack in the middle of Summer Reading, so all things considered, I guess I can still be proud of the work I've done so far.
Whether or not I can actually consider myself a "real" librarian yet, I have to say my proudest moment thus far, 30ish days into the job, is having a parent tell me on Monday how much her daughter loves me. I was super professional when she told me, too. I believe my exact words were, "oh my god, YAY!" complete with hands clasped in front of me and one foot lifted off the floor.
Seriously, though, it's unbelievable how good it felt to hear that her daughter is excited to have me at the library. She and one of the other teen girls I've been working with have become friends, and they (plus four other girls!) have decide to join Teen Council, which basically triples our active membership...it's exciting!
One month in the books...I'm happy with what I've accomplished so far.
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