The
Penumbra Shadowing scheme is brilliant idea to share knowledge and gain
experience about libraries work. No doubt taking a part of that course
was an opportunity to learn different aspect of library work that I do
not run every day in my job in the Whipple Library.
Last week I want on my visit to Classical Faculty Library as a part of the Penumbra Shadowing course.
Lyn
(Librarian) was kind to scheduled my visit so I was able to learn about
what I was interested in and the library staff were very willing to
share their extensive experience and knowledge.
I
started my shadowing with a very interesting tour around the library by
Stephen (Assistant Librarian). I was shown how the library is
organized, from the books and journal classification to the library
facilities.
Then
I had chance to learn with Lyn (Librarian) how to process new books
acquisition such as creating books orders, receiving new books,
invoicing on Voyager. She also explain to me which book suppliers they
choose and how they work (including ordering online from both UK and
European suppliers).
Next
I spent time with Alice (Senior Library Assistant) who kindly show me
the financial aspect of library work. Thanks to her kindness I had a
chance to entering the invoices using CUFS.
Finally,
thanks to Philip (Graduate Library Trainee), I had some opportunity to
see how the Classic maintenances CamTools, providing access to
electronic & print resources for the different types of courses run
by the Faculty.
My
morning in the Classic Library was very informative and enjoyable
thanks to the library’s team who were sharing their time with me.
Also
I would encourage anyone who is thinking either about taking part in
the Penumbra scheme or offering a placement to do so. It is an
enlightening experience!