Note: This post contains mentions of substance abuse and abuse. The library is a magical place to many, but there's a lot more to working in one than just shelving books and handing out library cards.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever since I was a kid, libraries have been extremely important to me. Not only did they help shape my love for books and reading, ...

Helene Idels did not set out to become a librarian, but after learning about a friend’s career she changed course from her plans to become a teacher. “It became a chosen profession,” Idels said, ...

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I’m not at all ashamed to admit that, upon seeing a librarian simulator game existed, I did a little whoop for joy. Of course ...