{"id":77124,"date":"2014-07-17T07:00:01","date_gmt":"2014-07-17T12:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=77124"},"modified":"2014-07-17T00:24:17","modified_gmt":"2014-07-17T05:24:17","slug":"the-condition-in-which-you-leave-your-library-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=77124","title":{"rendered":"The Condition in Which You Leave Your Library Position"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jess Bruckner, Assistant Editor, INALJ Virginia<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Condition in Which You Leave Your Library Position<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Jess<\/a>If you\u2019re leaving a library position, the condition in which you leave your job has an impact.\u00a0Before you move on, you should make a mental checklist of things that need to be done so\u00a0the new person is on track for success right away. Unless the employer is cutting the position,\u00a0someone will be following in your footsteps. How you greet someone new to the position makes\u00a0all the difference, and it goes beyond a simple \u201cwelcome.\u201d The condition in which you leave the\u00a0position is a metaphorical \u201cwelcome\u201d for that next person.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re Mentoring Even After You Leave<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even after you leave your library position, you\u2019re an indirect mentor by default. That\u2019s right.\u00a0The individual who follows in your footsteps is counting on you to have been well organized,\u00a0thorough, and transparent in your work. As a result, this makes the transition more seamless and\u00a0gentle. The new person will appreciate how much you valued your work and organization, and\u00a0the effort you directly or indirectly made to introduce him or her to the organization.<\/p>\n

Reflective Practice: Take the Time to Reflect<\/strong><\/p>\n

For schoolteachers, reflective practice is vital. In my home state, it\u2019s so vital to teachers that it\u2019s\u00a0a standard in the teaching profession and mandated by the state. To obtain enough points to pass\u00a0an evaluation, a student teacher needs to score \u201cproficient\u201d or \u201cadvanced\u201d to even be considered\u00a0for a teacher\u2019s license. Librarians could benefit from this model by regularly taking the time to\u00a0analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and building a plan of action that centers on making\u00a0corrective adjustments and asking for help when needed. When you\u2019re leaving an organization,\u00a0you\u2019ll certainly want to concentrate on how you want to be remembered, and you want to act on\u00a0that vision. It\u2019s crucial to remember that you are symbolically passing the torch.<\/p>\n

Leave Good Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leave good notes on what your successor can expect; leave a road map for your successor’s rapid\u00a0success. Talk to co-workers about the work you’ve been doing, so they can bring the new person\u00a0up to speed. Only your honest self-reflection can determine what needs to addressed before you\u00a0leave your position.<\/p>\n

Librarians share specific information with people for a living. As professionals, we treat our\u00a0patrons with the utmost respect, and when we’re at the top of our game, we exhaust all avenues\u00a0in making sure we helpfully and successfully answer our patrons\u2019 questions. Let’s also apply this\u00a0concept by sharing simple and transparent information with the new hire.<\/p>\n

All Efforts for a Smooth Transition Will Be Appreciated<\/strong><\/p>\n

In conclusion, remember that your employer will help the new hire with some tasks; the rest is\u00a0for the new hire to figure out. Your efforts to leave your job in good working order will aid him\u00a0or her in filling in the blanks. A savvy new hire will have a list of questions when starting a new\u00a0job, so anticipate those questions and answer them without being redundant. This will help save\u00a0everyone\u2019s time. Time is valuable, and it\u2019s even more precious to someone starting a new job.<\/p>\n

Everyone benefits from an employee who has shown enough thought and conviction to leave a\u00a0library job in good working order. The person following in your footsteps will benefit greatly.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jess Bruckner has been a public librarian for 13 years in Wisconsin, and a school teacher\u00a0for 3 years. He recently finished student teaching, and is putting the finishing touches on his\u00a0Secondary English teaching licensure.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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