Simon Thompson on Teachers have one of the best-known but least understood jobs out there. Unless you’ve been home-schooled or were raised by apes in the jungle, everyone has a tale or ten to tell about teachers and teaching.
We only remember the extremes – the best and the worst – but all teachers need to be dedicated and versatile with great people skills and a passion for their work. Read More
Simon Thompson on Librarians are no longer dusty throwbacks insisting on silence at all times. These days, they’re highly qualified, IT-literate and customer-oriented.
Libraries have changed with the times and much of the job involves maintaining and updating computer records, liaising with the public and ordering and presenting new library stock. Event organisation – such as author visits and readings – is another regular task, as are the old favourites such as chasing up late returns, sorting out fines and, yes, ensuring the library is a quiet, or at least calm, environment. Read More
