Thing 1


This is my first blog post - ever! This is something that will take some getting used to, as I've always found self-reflective writing very unnatural (something that will hopefully go in time). I wanted to do the 23 things as there are various bits and pieces on the list that I've never delved into. I am hoping, most of all, that I will be a better equipped Librarian by the end of it!


I'm currently working in a graduate trainee role, but have worked previously in a University library and as a volunteer for a specialist library. For me, what I love about working in libraries is the opportunity to help people research, to help find what they need, to give them a point in the right direction. To make a library an environment where people want to study, don't feel overwhelmed, and to know help is available is important. A librarian can make or break a library -and in doing CPD23, I hope to be that bit more useful!