Within the past couple of weeks there have been some significant advancements with my internship project, as well as my involvement with the organization as a whole. I was invited by one of the administrators to utilize an empty workspace that was located in the corporate office, I have been loaned one of the organization's laptops in order to complete my work while on site, I have been included on the staff's MS Outlook roster and given an official email address with Volunteers of America, and last but not least, I've received a utility cart to use as my own personal library book cart! And I have to admit that I am, again, pleasantly overwhelmed by how this project is taking on a life and journey of its own!
But more than overwhelmed, I am humbled by this opportunity to 1) provide materials that will encourage the small population of TH to pursue knowledge, and 2) to potentially serve as the facilitator of that process. I am also humbled by the recognition that I have received thus far from the staff and residents of the facility as "the library lady".
What's more is that I know in my heart of hearts that once the semester is finished, I've completed the hours required for internship credit, and I've walked across that stage on May 15th, my journey is far from over. I have already committed to creating seminars, workshops, and instruction to present to the TH community, and to maintaining the library's collection.
Did I just become a librarian? If so, WOW!
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