I think from the beginning of when I was working as a volunteer at a
community library on a military base, I was interested in learning
everything.  Of course, that library did not have an online catalog at
the time, but I did anything and everything anyone would let me do.  I
guess what keeps me going is a combination of knowing I am doing
something worthwhile and that I get to learn something new every day in
the process.  The other thing is that when I have made a change that
results in greater access for patrons, I enjoy the impact that change
has.  It is satisfying knowing that I did something that makes
everything work better and easier to find.  I have only been working in
libraries for 12 years (about 4 years in serials), but I too also
checked in issues on a kardex when I was a practicum student.  I
remember thinking at the time that there ought to be an easier way to do
it, but it was still fun.  Saying something like that in front of my
non-library friends or family usually gets a confused look like "what is
wrong with you?"

Barbara Pope, MALS
Axe Library
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg KS  66762

Marilyn Carney wrote:
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> Later this month, I will be participating in a discussion on veteran employees and what continues to motivate them.
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> I'd like some feedback from veterans in the field -- comments, observations and even suggestions.
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> I am especially interested in comments from community college serialists.
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> Thanks in advance for your assistance.
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> Health Sciences Library
> Wake Technical Community College
> 2901 Holston Lane
> Raleigh, NC 27610
> Phone: (919) 747-0003
> FAX: (919) 250-4329
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> Email : mmcarney@waketech.edu
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