At times, it's quite remarkable how librarianship has affected my lifestyle.
To demonstrate:
I'm currently in Adelaide, and instinctively went to the State Library of SA to check my email / social networks and update my blog.
I travelled here from Melbourne with a friend and fellow librarian, on a 3-day road trip along the coast.
Whilst visiting Mount Gambier, we spent at least an hour wandering around their brand new library, with many photos taken (and about 10 minutes spent at the Blue Lake).
On Monday, I ran into a local librarian who I'd met last year in Adelaide and later on at the New Librarians Symposium, and after a late lunch, got invited along to a dinner party.
At dinner, half of those present were librarians. And no, we didn't chat about libraries, cataloguing, or online resources. Much.
But you get the idea. It's so comforting to know that I've chosen a profession that transcends the normal boundaries of a 9-to-5 job. It opens up a social network of such a vibrant range of personalities - those passionate about culture, technology, literature, learning and community. And not just librarians - educators, writers, literary enthusiasts, and those working in community development.
And to think that I was once considering becoming an accountant.
