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Assignment X: Innovation in Libraries
In the Hyperlinked Library Model module, the themes of innovation and internal challenges in libraries stood out to me the most because it reminded me about the internal challenges occurring at work between part-time workers and administration. My employer does not allow part-time staff to help with programming, run the reference desk, or do anything beyond the responsibilities of their position as a library associate, which is focused on providing customer service to patrons. Recently, many part-time workers have been wanting management to allow more flexibility in their roles as library associates by allowing them to do programming and reference shifts. However, management refuses to allow part-staff to take on…