MY WEEK AT VOSS KULTURHUS

Week 4 - I spent five days from 9:00 - 15:30 working in the Voss Kulturhus Bibliotek (library)

Monday 22 - I was introduced to the Bibliotek and given a tour around the different sections and a look at their computer system.  Soon I was taught about checking-in books through a scanner and how to put which book in which section.

Tuesday 23 - This was World Book Day, so I helped set up a quiz for children about the library for 10-15yolds and who's who for 0-9yolds.  The children also drew covers of their favourite books, which I helped display in the library.

I also stamped newspapers and new books, then registering them into the computer system.  Then I shelved returned books, following the codes.

Wednesday 24 - I showed the staff of the Kulturhus Bibliotek a presentation about Shetland.  I told them about myself, Shetland, Lerwick, Brae and Shetland College.  I also talked about Up-Helly-Aa.  They were impressed with my effort.

I also calculated results from the quiz on the 23rd.  The winners of which will be awarded with books.  Then I stamped and registered new books and shelved more books.

Thursday 25 - Came to work earlier (8:30) to go with Olav on the mobile library.  We went to two primary schools outside of town.  I thought it went well.  When I came back to the library, I checked more books back in and shelved them.

Friday 26 - We were meant to be playing Wii Sports as it was my last day, but it was cancelled due to technical difficulties.  I recycled old newspapers, made log-in cards and put books back into shelves again.  But I was allowed to leave early (14:15) since it was my last day.

All in all, this was a great experience that I will remember.

John.