Hot Girls Seek Intellectual Freedom
What is your day-to-day like? What are some current projects you are passionate about?
My day-to-day is pretty simple. I assist patrons with any problem under the sun. This could be printing, faxing, copying, making a powerpoint, buying flight tickets, fixing their resume, or finding a book from a description like “the cover was green but I don’t remember the title or author”. When I’m not doing that, I check in returned books, assess their quality, and sort them to be shelved. I shelve books, maintain the stack order, and occasionally shelf read to make sure everything is in the proper order. I’m currently working on an Advent Calendar children’s display and another display for the adult section. I love making displays because it’s a fun way to get people to stop and check out books they normally wouldn’t have grabbed off the shelf. It feels really satisfying to see the displays empty at the end of the day and refilling them with more books!
How are you breaking glass ceilings/ and helping pave the way for more women in your industry?
To be honest, women are dominant in my industry. Which is so fun and I love it! But, there is a huge lack of WOC/POC in the industry. One of the ways we are working on this is making libraries more inclusive. This can look like updating the materials we own and display. When creating displays, or just setting out books on shelves, I am always mindful to select texts that are diverse. This means picking covers that feature POC, books written by POC, books about queer people, etc. Walking into a library and looking for books and only seeing texts by and about old white men is just not the vibe. Inclusivity also looks like offering a wide range of programs. Programs that highlight different cultures, foods, languages, queer experiences, etc. sends the message that everyone is welcome here. Fostering an environment where people know they are accepted welcomes all individuals into the industry. And, I always let the kids that are curious help me shelve and answer any questions they have!
What does being a "hot girl" mean to you?
To me, being a hot girl means doing what’s best for you. Taking care of yourself, pursuing your goals, and doing what makes sense for you. Anything that benefits my physical, mental, or financial well-being is hot girl shit to me.
What is your day-to-day like? What are some current projects you are passionate about?
My day-to-day is pretty simple. I assist patrons with any problem under the sun. This could be printing, faxing, copying, making a powerpoint, buying flight tickets, fixing their resume, or finding a book from a description like “the cover was green but I don’t remember the title or author”. When I’m not doing that, I check in returned books, assess their quality, and sort them to be shelved. I shelve books, maintain the stack order, and occasionally shelf read to make sure everything is in the proper order. I’m currently working on an Advent Calendar children’s display and another display for the adult section. I love making displays because it’s a fun way to get people to stop and check out books they normally wouldn’t have grabbed off the shelf. It feels really satisfying to see the displays empty at the end of the day and refilling them with more books!
How are you breaking glass ceilings/ and helping pave the way for more women in your industry?
To be honest, women are dominant in my industry. Which is so fun and I love it! But, there is a huge lack of WOC/POC in the industry. One of the ways we are working on this is making libraries more inclusive. This can look like updating the materials we own and display. When creating displays, or just setting out books on shelves, I am always mindful to select texts that are diverse. This means picking covers that feature POC, books written by POC, books about queer people, etc. Walking into a library and looking for books and only seeing texts by and about old white men is just not the vibe. Inclusivity also looks like offering a wide range of programs. Programs that highlight different cultures, foods, languages, queer experiences, etc. sends the message that everyone is welcome here. Fostering an environment where people know they are accepted welcomes all individuals into the industry. And, I always let the kids that are curious help me shelve and answer any questions they have!
What does being a "hot girl" mean to you?
To me, being a hot girl means doing what’s best for you. Taking care of yourself, pursuing your goals, and doing what makes sense for you. Anything that benefits my physical, mental, or financial well-being is hot girl shit to me.
What is your day-to-day like? What are some current projects you are passionate about?
My day-to-day is pretty simple. I assist patrons with any problem under the sun. This could be printing, faxing, copying, making a powerpoint, buying flight tickets, fixing their resume, or finding a book from a description like “the cover was green but I don’t remember the title or author”. When I’m not doing that, I check in returned books, assess their quality, and sort them to be shelved. I shelve books, maintain the stack order, and occasionally shelf read to make sure everything is in the proper order. I’m currently working on an Advent Calendar children’s display and another display for the adult section. I love making displays because it’s a fun way to get people to stop and check out books they normally wouldn’t have grabbed off the shelf. It feels really satisfying to see the displays empty at the end of the day and refilling them with more books!
How are you breaking glass ceilings/ and helping pave the way for more women in your industry?
To be honest, women are dominant in my industry. Which is so fun and I love it! But, there is a huge lack of WOC/POC in the industry. One of the ways we are working on this is making libraries more inclusive. This can look like updating the materials we own and display. When creating displays, or just setting out books on shelves, I am always mindful to select texts that are diverse. This means picking covers that feature POC, books written by POC, books about queer people, etc. Walking into a library and looking for books and only seeing texts by and about old white men is just not the vibe. Inclusivity also looks like offering a wide range of programs. Programs that highlight different cultures, foods, languages, queer experiences, etc. sends the message that everyone is welcome here. Fostering an environment where people know they are accepted welcomes all individuals into the industry. And, I always let the kids that are curious help me shelve and answer any questions they have!
What does being a "hot girl" mean to you?
To me, being a hot girl means doing what’s best for you. Taking care of yourself, pursuing your goals, and doing what makes sense for you. Anything that benefits my physical, mental, or financial well-being is hot girl shit to me.
