The BookWyrm's Guide to the Hyperlinks

Whenever I tell most people I work in a library, the most common response I get is, “Oh, so you just read all day? That must be the easiest job ever.” Gosh, I sure wish that was the case. I’m a bookwyrm surrounded by books, and unfortunately, I cannot just read every second I am at work. (Though I do sneak in some chapters whenever I have some downtime.) I cannot blame them for thinking this way though. I used to think similarly. If someone had asked me when I was younger how I felt about working in a library, I, struck with the fantasy of the splendor of books…

My name is Sarah Kumar. (I just got married in late December and am still working on the official name change process!) I live in San Diego, California and have worked in public libraries for over three years now. I started off as a volunteer shelving materials and helping with children’s and teen programs, but I am now employed as a library technician where I am able to get more directly involved in assisting customers (which, as an introvert, is rather surprising that I actually enjoy) and planning programs. I absolutely love my job, as I discovered I have a passion for connecting patrons with library services. I also enjoy…