ALL REFLECTIONS

This week, I have understood why librarians are more than just the stereotypical perception of being "bookkeepers" or "book custodians”.

But the highlight of my realization this week is that: “always own up to your mistakes.”

This week, it reminded me of how fulfilling learning is if the fear you encountered in the process turned into something valuable, something new. This is possible when the environment you belong to makes learning fun.

As the internship season ended, I am beyond grateful for NLP for imparting knowledge to me, as a professional or librarian in the future. It opened my eyes to the reality of public libraries, and the National Library of the Philippines as well.

This has been a very funny and yet contrasting realization I had when this week arrived. As much as I love online classes and online learning, I loathe working from home

Also, my heart is so ecstatic since among the previous batches, we are the first to “grace” or to “enter” the conservation room

But, I was able to gradually improve myself as Miss Celia is reminding us not to be scared when doing or encountering it. Also, I realized how important reference service/assistance can be in responding to the request of the patron.

My separation anxiety made me feel in the Doldrums. But luckily, I can rewire myself, so that instead of being blue, I made my last week memorable and fun. I continued reshelving and covering books.

As one of the premier universities in the country, I felt so much pressure to be part of the lucky 5 interns

This week, I spent my duty continuing in the Learning Resource Engagement Section, previously known as Reader’s Services.

One of the notable features or practices of the library I have discovered this week is how they still have an entire collection of films.

I had the opportunity to explore their almost sixty (60) special collections.

During my first week at Paco Catholic School, it felt surreal.

There, I realized that being a school librarian is more than just book and library management.

If I were a student there, I would love to visit the library as it was so appealing and conducive.

Considering that this week is the end of our internship schedule here in PCS-IMC, I find the saying, “Save the best for last”.