![]() ![]() Some folks have also been profuse and loud(!!!) with their support, hyping me up whenever I have doubts or concerns. Whether it was a colleague relaying kind words from a faculty member about a class I taught or a reply-all thank you email about a document I shared, these small acts made me feel supported and motivated. Each and every “thank you” and “great job” elevated my confidence and made me feel that my work was recognized and valued. Here are some of the specific ways that my library friends and colleagues have supported me: Being generous with feedback.Īs a new librarian, receiving positive affirmations and feedback made a huge difference. My fellow FYAL blogger Karina Hagelin too recently pointed to the importance of “asking for help” and “building community.” Melissa Dewitt similarly stated that “relationships are the most important thing.” I relate to their words so much. If I had to answer the one minute paper I give to students in class, “what is the most meaningful or useful thing you’ve learned,”I would say that building relationships and getting support from my network have been crucial to navigating my first year of academic librarianship. I’ve strived to be a reflective practitioner, and I am grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to externalize my reflections over the past year through monthly blog posts. I just finished writing my annual self-evaluation report reflecting on my year, and I’m reminded again that reflection is hard and challenging work. ![]() My first year as a librarian has been a whirlwind. This is my last post as a blogger for the First Year Academic Librarian (FYAL) Experience series. ![]()
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