First Day

Yeah and hallelujah! Our new systems librarian starts today. My biggest concern is that we not overwhelm her with our lists of projects that have been on hold for so long - some of them for years. She is brave to step into a long vacant position, but I suspect she is more than up to the task.

Of course, we are not able to give her even the basics. Her office does not yet have the new computer. Something of a handicap for a systems person. And just to make it more interesting, the facilities people are in the building today and for the next couple of days cleaning the carpets. I am just thrilled that they are doing the carpets. They already did the upholstery. We will feel ever so spiffy going into our - can you believe it? - 5th year in the "new" building. We are holding up well.

And to top it off, we had our awards plaques hung near the circulation desk for the honors we have earned. An impressive wall of fame. I hope our new librarian will come to love this place as much as I do. I remember my first week in the old building. We have come a long way despite the constant change and continual challenge of keeping it all going.

Here's to first days and long stays.