uggggghhhh

[glw]

One of our head librarians just let us know she took another job. The library had been without a director since April and my boss and I have been doing that job on top of our regular stuff, and now we have to add another job to that. The actual librarian stuff will be picked up by another librarian(s), but all the admin stuff-- ordering, memberships, committee work, etc.-- all falls on me. No additional pay. Gah. 

[MyName]

Ugh, that sucks!! Of course this has to happen now that you're in school and busy anyway. I hope they get re-staffed quickly!

[jennynumbers]

That sucks. Did they say when they would begin the hiring process?

[glw]

Oct 30, 2015 10:48:02 GMT -5 jennynumbers said:

That sucks. Did they say when they would begin the hiring process?

Well we started the hiring for the Director position in May and haven't found anyone, so...let's just say there is not a plethora of viable candidates out there! Should be easier to find another instructional librarian, I would think. Higher ed hiring is the slowest process ever, though.

[lizardesque]

Boo. That sucks.

[sitnspin]

Sorry dude.  I hope they can fill the position quickly.

[latte]

That is really frustrating! I hope they find someone suitable soon.

[blondemoment123]

Ugh, that sucks.

[darkling_glory]

I'm surprised because I feel like I know a bunch of under employed librarians! Hope you find someone(s) soon!!

[glw]

Nov 3, 2015 8:57:28 GMT -5 darkling_glory said:

I'm surprised because I feel like I know a bunch of under employed librarians! Hope you find someone(s) soon!!

Any of them have an art background and want to move to MD? Send 'em my way!

[sapphire bou]

Oct 30, 2015 11:41:45 GMT -5 glw said:

Oct 30, 2015 10:48:02 GMT -5 jennynumbers said:

That sucks. Did they say when they would begin the hiring process?

Well we started the hiring for the Director position in May and haven't found anyone, so...let's just say there is not a plethora of viable candidates out there! Should be easier to find another instructional librarian, I would think. Higher ed hiring is the slowest process ever, though.

I'm glad to hear it's higher Ed in general and not just state universities. I'm finally fully staffed after the hiring freeze, but now I'm expected to get everything done that I couldn't get done when under staffed! I feel ya. I hope they fill both positions quickly!

[honeydew1894]

That IS frustrating! I hope you get someone soon!