SRLS Staff Share What They Love About Working at the Library

It’s National Library Workers’ Day! From shelving your favorite books to planning no cost community events, your SRLS staff love connecting our community with opportunities to explore, learn, and create.

Hear from some of our staff members about what they love about serving their community at the library!

What is your favorite part of working at the library?

“I love seeing all the library visitors who come from such different backgrounds and helping them find what they were seeking when they came to the library.”

Joey, Woodstock Public Library Branch Manager

“Being able to help individuals and provide accessible information/resources.”

Lizzy, R.T. Jones Memorial Library Service Associate

“Promoting literacy and lifelong learning.”

Kelly, Ball Ground Public Library Public Services Specialist

“Getting to teach people new things and provide them with resources they didn't have before.”

Charlotte, Pickens County Library Public Services Specialist

“I love helping people use services that make their lives easier and more successful, including maintaining the library as a comfortable third space for them to spend time in.”

Sky, Hickory Flat Public Library Service Associate

“I enjoy my job because it gives me insight into how to support parents in fostering a love of reading in their children.”

Sharon, Gilmer County Library Youth Service Specialist

“My favorite part of working at the library is being involved in the local community as well as learning more about it, my coworkers and patrons, and being around books all the time!”

Maia, R.T. Jones Memorial Library Service Associate

“My favorite part of working at the library is sharing resources with our community! It's the best.”

Cory, SRLS Programming Manager

What is something surprising about libraries that community members may not know?

“People may be surprised to learn about our What to Read Next service. We love to give book recommendations on the fly, but this service lets us take a little extra time to find just the right books.”

Joey, Woodstock Public Library Branch Manager

“I think in general the things we have at our Library of Things are surprising. People are always surprised when I tell them they can check out sewing machines and stud finders.”

Nimra, Hickory Flat Public Library Service Associate

“Community members may not know that patrons can check out hotspots and laptops.”

Lizzy, R.T. Jones Memorial Library Service Associate

“Our E-Library Resources.”

Kelly, Ball Ground Public Library Public Services Specialist

“The library of things is an amazing resource, and it always surprises people what they can check out from the library, including a tool kit and stud finder.”

Charlotte, Pickens County Library Public Services Specialist

“At SRLS, patrons can use two different apps (Libby and The Palace Project) to check out ebooks and downloadable audiobooks that are accessible from their devices.”

Sky, Hickory Flat Public Library Service Associate

“Over the years, many parents have been surprised to learn that the library offers so many free resources.”

Sharon, Gilmer County Library Youth Service Specialist

“A lot of patrons don't know about the extensive services they have access to because of their card, such as Mango, Novelist, access to genealogical records, and the experience passes are just a few that I've shared with patrons.”

Maia, R.T. Jones Memorial Library Service Associate

“While we will always encourage you to get a library card, you don't need a library card to participate in our programs--they're free and open to the public. From paint-alongs and trivia to crafts and workshops, there's something for everyone at the library!”

Cory, SRLS Programming Manager