Crystal Ellis
Centre College, Danville, KY
Reference and Interlibrary Loan Librarian
A little about Crystal’s job:
I staff the reference desk 20 hours a week, serve as the Division 1 liaison, as well as supervise two student workers in Interlibrary Loan. We are in the process of creating tutorial quizzes for our first year students and will be starting some digital humanities projects in the upcoming months.
1) What are some things you like about your job or about working in libraries in general?
I love my coworkers and the students at Centre College. They make coming to work enjoyable and worthwhile.
2) What got you interested in libraries?
I have loved libraries, reading, and books since the 4th grade. I was an unmotivated reader until my elementary librarian handed me a book and ever since I have loved to read. I became a K-12 certified librarian for that reason, but ended up in a job that I love at Centre College.
3) Do you have any advice for other new librarians?
My advice to new librarians is to try new things, make suggestions, and don’t be afraid to fail. Many times we continue doing what we have always done because it’s the status quo, but there is so much more that can be done by just speaking up.
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