So here is the 2nd part. It really only talks about the my last day in OJT in the year 2012:
I think I now have a grasp of what it is like to be a reference librarian. I am able to answer some of the queries of the clients which is most asking for the password of EBSCO database for remote access. If there are some queries I didn't know how to answer, I just referred them to the other staff members. I think what I like the most about the reference service is when they say "thank you" after supplying their information needs.
And would you believe it! For the 2nd time in my OJT at the Rizal Library, I bled again. Last time, I got paper cut at the ALIWW library. This time I got folder cut! I really should be more careful.
Lastly, around 3 pm, I was being called to Mam Karryl's office. I was really scared because I have no idea why I'm being called. Did I do something wrong? Did I screw up? When I entered the office, I saw Mam Karryl smile so I was relieved. Actually, I was sent there because she has a Christmas gift for me. I am glad. Sometimes, what makes a gift so special is when you are not expecting to be given one. Hhaha.
So there, to sum up my OJT so far in a sentence: It was fun and I'm looking forward next year.
Just 91 hours left.
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
LIS 181 Journal Entry #7: Yearender (Part 1)
Christmas break is here and I have just completed 59 hours of OJT. Hooray! So here goes the first part of my final LIS 181 journal entry of the year 2012:
As I have mentioned before, I will now be working in the reference section. I was really nervous but fortunately Ma'am Iyra, our LIS 181 teacher, encouraged me. She told me that it is a privilege to work in the reference section as most institutions only give technical work to OJTs. On my first day as a reference librarian, I arrived very early to the library. I first met Ma'am Bernadette. She is the head of the reference section. The first thing she instructed me to do was to read the manual of the reference section in the Rizal Library so I spent an hour doing that. Despite doing my best understanding the manual, I still have no idea what to do. Fortunately, Ma'am Bernadette gave me an orientation on the various services they offer. She also introduced me to the other staff in the reference section. I was able to meet Ms. Shielski, she graduated BLIS at UP SLIS and also a member of UP LISSA, and Ms. Kareen, who is already 5 years in the Rizal Library but recently just got transferred to the reference section from cataloging. She mentioned that her 4 years in cataloging really helped her in reference work today.
In the morning, all I really did was count the number of people in the reference area. They do this every hour. This is what I was only able to do at the start. I also observed the other staff on what they do. I think this is how I really learned the most. In the afternoon, around 1 PM, I was able to serve my first client! She is a cute first year student asking for remote access to the EBSCO database. I was glad when she said thank you. Reference work doesn't seem bad at all. It looks kinda fun. I also like the fact that part of being a reference means pretty girls would talk to you. Hahaha.
Other notes:
- I decided to divide this post in to two parts because making it too long might bore the reader
- I was actually sick while doing OJT and it was difficult for me. The aircon is very strong, I think I should bring a jacket next time.
- I'm really disappointed that my plan of being closer to the girl because I was doing OJT at her school didn't work as I have expected. Maybe it really is time to let go and move on.
As I have mentioned before, I will now be working in the reference section. I was really nervous but fortunately Ma'am Iyra, our LIS 181 teacher, encouraged me. She told me that it is a privilege to work in the reference section as most institutions only give technical work to OJTs. On my first day as a reference librarian, I arrived very early to the library. I first met Ma'am Bernadette. She is the head of the reference section. The first thing she instructed me to do was to read the manual of the reference section in the Rizal Library so I spent an hour doing that. Despite doing my best understanding the manual, I still have no idea what to do. Fortunately, Ma'am Bernadette gave me an orientation on the various services they offer. She also introduced me to the other staff in the reference section. I was able to meet Ms. Shielski, she graduated BLIS at UP SLIS and also a member of UP LISSA, and Ms. Kareen, who is already 5 years in the Rizal Library but recently just got transferred to the reference section from cataloging. She mentioned that her 4 years in cataloging really helped her in reference work today.
In the morning, all I really did was count the number of people in the reference area. They do this every hour. This is what I was only able to do at the start. I also observed the other staff on what they do. I think this is how I really learned the most. In the afternoon, around 1 PM, I was able to serve my first client! She is a cute first year student asking for remote access to the EBSCO database. I was glad when she said thank you. Reference work doesn't seem bad at all. It looks kinda fun. I also like the fact that part of being a reference means pretty girls would talk to you. Hahaha.
Other notes:
- I decided to divide this post in to two parts because making it too long might bore the reader
- I was actually sick while doing OJT and it was difficult for me. The aircon is very strong, I think I should bring a jacket next time.
- I'm really disappointed that my plan of being closer to the girl because I was doing OJT at her school didn't work as I have expected. Maybe it really is time to let go and move on.
Saturday, 15 December 2012
Shai
Someone special I got to know.
Happy-to-be with, this is so.
Amazing teacher she truly is.
I even learned from her writing this!
Awesome person I have seen.
Sorry kung medyo korni, it's the thought that counts naman di ba? Hahaha.
Happy 21st Birthday Shaira!
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
LIS 181 Journal Entry #6: A New Challenge
So I have completed 43 hours so far, I plan to end the year with 59 hours completed. At this pace, I will be able to finish 150 hours by the first week of March.
And with that, my time in the ALIWW lib has come to an end. I enjoyed my time there. The people there are really nice. I learned a lot (not only from experience but also by reading the collection as well). I would not mind staying there for the whole 150 hours but I think it is for the best that I should be able to try the other areas of the Rizal library.
So starting next week, I will work at the REFERENCE SECTION!!! NOOOOOOO!!!!
I'm really shy and I'm not that comfortable with reference service. I'm worried but Ms. Sagun said that I will be guided anyway. Actually, I have never inquired a reference librarian before so I am not sure what I really need to do. I guess I will drop by the reference section to observe. Lastly, Ms. Sagun mentioned that plenty of users at the Rizal library use the reference section. Nawwwww. Wish me luck.
And with that, my time in the ALIWW lib has come to an end. I enjoyed my time there. The people there are really nice. I learned a lot (not only from experience but also by reading the collection as well). I would not mind staying there for the whole 150 hours but I think it is for the best that I should be able to try the other areas of the Rizal library.
So starting next week, I will work at the REFERENCE SECTION!!! NOOOOOOO!!!!
I'm really shy and I'm not that comfortable with reference service. I'm worried but Ms. Sagun said that I will be guided anyway. Actually, I have never inquired a reference librarian before so I am not sure what I really need to do. I guess I will drop by the reference section to observe. Lastly, Ms. Sagun mentioned that plenty of users at the Rizal library use the reference section. Nawwwww. Wish me luck.
Sunday, 9 December 2012
LIS 158 Journal Entry#3: Confused with the terms
What is marketing?
What is public relations?
What is outreach?
Are they all the same? Which is under which? What is the difference?
I'm so confused with the terms.
What is public relations?
What is outreach?
Are they all the same? Which is under which? What is the difference?
I'm so confused with the terms.
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
LIS 181 Journal Entry #5: First Realizations
I've just completed 32 hours of OJT. That is a little more than 1/5 of the required time to serve. Hooray! So now I will just share some things that I've realized:
1. It is an interesting way to learn about a person by reading his or her personal collection. It's like an old school way of reading someone's facebook and email account.
2. Related to #1, with the internet, I think it is very rare that people still use snail mail to communicate. Well, I guess people still give birthday and greeting cards. This means that most of the correspondences of people are now digitized. I think there will an issue in the preservation of this stuff. I am glad though that I was still able to enjoy the era of sending letters written on paper.
3. My job is also dangerous! I once got a papercut. I need to be more careful.
4. I finally saw Jerico. He was in the cataloging section. His job looks so intense!
5. While Jerico is cataloging, I am doing finding aids. I think it is much easier as it is less technical because they have thier own standard and do not follow ISAD-G
6. Lastly, I think I chose the Rizal Library for the wrong reason. I have not met her much because she is really busy. She is just on the next building but she does not have time to spend with me. So close yet so far. Oh well, at least the people there are nice and the library is beautiful.
That's all for now.
1. It is an interesting way to learn about a person by reading his or her personal collection. It's like an old school way of reading someone's facebook and email account.
2. Related to #1, with the internet, I think it is very rare that people still use snail mail to communicate. Well, I guess people still give birthday and greeting cards. This means that most of the correspondences of people are now digitized. I think there will an issue in the preservation of this stuff. I am glad though that I was still able to enjoy the era of sending letters written on paper.
3. My job is also dangerous! I once got a papercut. I need to be more careful.
4. I finally saw Jerico. He was in the cataloging section. His job looks so intense!
5. While Jerico is cataloging, I am doing finding aids. I think it is much easier as it is less technical because they have thier own standard and do not follow ISAD-G
6. Lastly, I think I chose the Rizal Library for the wrong reason. I have not met her much because she is really busy. She is just on the next building but she does not have time to spend with me. So close yet so far. Oh well, at least the people there are nice and the library is beautiful.
That's all for now.
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