So now I’m a librarian

I’ve been working officially as a librarian for three days now.  I’ve kept busy in spite of several issues.  The only computers left in the library are the data station and a small netbook.  The rest were taken away and will be replaced with new computers.  Unfortunately, the textbook program was on one of those computers so I have no way to see how that aspect works.  And there’s still no word on training and such.  So I guess teachers will get their textbooks when they get them.  The data station computer lost internet access yesterday after new phones were installed.  I’m able to get internet wirelessly on the netbook, but can only access school district pages.  A counselor came in this morning to print in the computer lab.  She printed a few pages and then came back to print more and now none of the computers will print in there.  I’ve been needing to print some stuff off, but can’t because in spite of having seven printers in the library, none of them are hooked up to a computer, network, or work.  So what have I been doing?  Today I spent the day getting equipment ready for teachers to checkout.  Even though I can’t really use the circulation software (yet another issue), I got all the teacher laptops, data projectors, and elmos ready for pick up on Monday.  I just need to print a master list and have the teachers sign for the equipment.  I’ve sorted through newly shipped books, gone through the equipment, and storage in the library, and just keeping busy.  I haven’t really had down time.  I’m always finding things to do. 

I still have yet to really talk with the principal.  The first day I arrived, she briefly told me that she had a major crisis that she is dealing with and just didn’t have time to visit with me at the moment, but would try to do so later.  Turns out the crisis is that one of the coaches at the school was arrested because he had sex with former students.  So needless to say, she has been out of pocket. 

In other news, I still don’t have cable or internet.  (Though I’m still “borrowing” for the moment.)  The installation was rescheduled for Thursday.  I gave the technician Josh’s cell phone to call since I would be at work.  They ended up calling my number and of course I missed the call.  The technician never even went up to the house or rang the bell – in spite of the fact that there was a car in the driveway.  Josh was never called and they just left.  I called over an hour after their scheduled time and was told this information.  I was miffed.  They only resolution the person on the phone gave me was to reschedule.  I told him I would tentatively do that, but may end up canceling if I decide to go with another service.  Unfortunately, the choices are limited in San Antonio and one of the possibilities is not in my neighborhood so to speak.  So I emailed feedback to the company last night and got a phone call from them today.  They “waived” the installation fee which was supposed to be free from the start.  Then they gave me a whopping $20 credit and assured me that the technician would be here on time.  Since I don’t have many other options, I guess I have to give them another chance – but if they don’t come through on Tuesday, I’m going elsewhere. 

I finally got my new mattress so it was nice to be able to sleep on it instead of the air mattress.  My back/shoulder still hurts from odd sleeping, unpacking, lifting, etc.  I’m thinking about going swimming this evening to see if it helps.  Not sure what I’m doing tomorrow.  I do have to get my car inspected.  I also need to get to the store at some point.  There’s still tons of unpacking to do as well.  I don’t think I’ll have much time to be “bored” in the next few months.  But so far, I’m enjoying the new house.  I like my job so far.  There’s lots for me to see and do in the city at some point.  Still haven’t found the lost keys though.