Thought I should back up Veronnicas letter to the G (which I loved) by writing one too - here is my letter, please join us by also emailing them.
cheers, J
Juliet Brown
Medical Librarian - Vale of Leven DGH
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>>> Juliet brown 11/04/05 10:06am >>>
Whilst I am thrilled that "Tony" a mere stripling of 22 has managed a salary of £23k in a library (quite some acheivement given wages in this sector are notoriously low) I am somewhat concerned by the careers advice given to him (What else can I do? November 2nd 2005). Point Number 3 suggests a careeer as an NHS librarian. Now I would not wish to dissuade any librarian from considering a career in the NHS - it afterall is a really rewarding job and offers the constant challenge of keeping up with evidence of best practice, clinical governance, the continual upgrading of our own specialist skills often in solo positions etc etc as well as the joys of living a soap opera as we change tack on political whim. I do however feel that Tony could only be disappointed if he applied for such a position, most librarians within the NHS (or other health related post such as in FE or HE) start with the need for a basic degree, a masters and then professional qualification as well, many of these are then not paid as much as "Tony".
I would also like to warn "Tony" that the advice given that NHS librarians would value his "clear library indexing and catalogue keeping" whilst entirely plausible (we are a very inclusive and welcoming bunch), when it comes to job applicants we are more likely to be looking in other areas; such as the ability to teach critical appraisal skills, clinical knowledge or understanding of local practice developments so as to best match our expertise with what is wanted by other staff.
I hope this helps "Tony" and any other jaded 22 year old librarians out there.
Yours faithfully,
Juliet Brown
Medical Librarian
Vale of Leven Hospital
Alexandria
Dunbartonshire
G83 0UA
Juliet Brown
Medical Librarian - Vale of Leven DGH
Never lend books, for no one ever returns them. The only books I have in my library are books that other folks have leant me.
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