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masters_of_disasters t1_j28fosv wrote

Librarian seems like a cool job. Even if you really piss off your boss, they're not allowed to yell.

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flagshipcopypaper t1_j297qlf wrote

Oh librarians everywhere wish it were so. There are back offices where yelling occurs.

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bigwangbowski t1_j28ffai wrote

The Librarian of Congress before her was David Mao, who only served a year. I wonder what the story behind that is.

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Oldenlame t1_j28iutx wrote

David Mao was acting Librarian of Congress filling in after the retirement of James H. Billington until a new Librarian could be appointed. Securing the historic works of the library is an important task that cannot wait on bureaucracy. Contained within the library are many documents from the founding of the nation. Protecting them is as much a calling as a job.

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bigwangbowski t1_j28jsi3 wrote

David Mao was the deputy librarian under Billington and from initial appearances, looked like he was on track to become librarian. My guess is that he wanted a job that was more law-focused as reflected by his experience and training as well as what he moved on to.

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aaahhhhhhfine t1_j29ixw6 wrote

She seems pretty good... But what about Noah Wiley?

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bigbangbilly t1_j2bd6ib wrote

Those Librarians in Train is handling the tasks.

Speaking of, what happens to the NYPL guards guarding the secret doors?

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morganselah t1_j2d08wv wrote

Isn't she also the first actual librarian (degree and working experience) to hold the job?

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ElfMage83 t1_j28lp4f wrote

Well, yes. Every library needs a librarian.

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