Your post today reminded me what I’ve missed so much about working in a library after spending the last 2 years largely desk bound planning a move into a new building.
As you can imagine, there’s been much discussion among the regulars to ‘why we would leave such a lovely old building’ to ‘I hope it’s not going to be too noisy all on one floor’.
Much to staff, regular’s and new visitor’s delight, we finally opened the new Neath Library on Wednesday 1st February 2023. It was incredible!
The feedback and reaction from everyone was overwhelming. From the ‘wow’s, to the ‘look at this!’ one message really touched my heart. A good luck card from a library couple I’ve known for years who are now able to visit together again because we have a lift and are fully wheelchair accessible.
“Good luck in your new home. Buildings are fine but it is the staff we value most. Thanks for everything over many years”.
And that is why I now love my job! Oh, and the amazing team I work with. Oh, and the wonderful people who come through the doors….