Librarians Get Their Geek On
Yes, librarians geek, too. See what they are passionate about and why they think the public library is a vital community resource. Are you a librarian? Tell us what you geek.
Librarians care about you and your community. They help you explore what you geek and improve the place where you live. And this passion goes well beyond the library walls.
sarahgeeksreading
I have been an avid reader since I was a child and used to hide in my closet at night in order to stay up and finish reading my books. My mom learned to walk all the way into my room to see if my closet light was still on which meant that I was still up reading, at which point she would make me go to sleep. I still stay up all hours if there is a good book to finish, but now I am a children's librarian in Kent, Ohio and get paid to read!
My grandmother managed a bookstore while I was growing up, so she was my 'dealer' and kept me supplied with a steady stream of fiction. I was, naturally, an English major in college. I graduated from Kenyon College which is known for its English program—so more reading. I now read at least three books a week, mainly J and YA Fiction for work so I can recommend books to my patrons. I love that I get to talk about books all day at work and share my love of reading with others. So, as long as I have a stack of books beside my bed, life is good. I geek the library both personally and professionally and hope to someday be on an awards committee or review books for a journal. Nancy Pearl is my idol!
Sarah is a librarian from Ohio.
