Reference training 101

I just completed a series of training sessions on reference services and wow, it's quite challenging but exciting. I realised how much I didn't really know...but that's really on-the-job training. And I realised too that it's really what I would love to do in the (near) future in terms of my career prospects. Right now, I'm still working in the back-end, hence I can't really do much reference work. So that's what I would want to do next, maybe as personal development for now. I'm also feeling rather stagnated in my current position. I need to move out!

What really got my heart pumping was when we were touring the SING/SEA collection. It's not the first time I'm looking at the collection (though not often) and it's also not the first time I feel "exhilarated" to be near these books. Just look at the amazing titles, so rich in content. This only happens when I'm at this particular collection and I so want to "devour" all those titles, even if it's just browsing. I must say that my colleague is doing a great job. :) The thought of being near these if I could just get myself into working there. It's so different when you're close to the collections as opposed to "far far away". I don't feel as excited when I'm visiting the other collections though.

However, I must still say I enjoyed all the sessions, covering the various subject areas. They were rather interesting and there were some hands-on practice. Can't wait for the opportunity to get to work there as a reference librarian! Must pray hard.