Part of my final day was spent out the back learning how to process acquisitions. I also learnt the circulation desk processes related to accepting payment of fines and reserved item fees, making computer bookings, and processing 'in transit holds' and 'Nundah holds'. Reserved items are placed on the designated shelves in alphabetical order according to the members’ last names to facilitate quick retrieval by members. Members are automatically alerted by email when their reserved items reac...

To start my work experience at the Nundah Brisbane City Council Library, I met with the librarian in charge of to discuss library routines, the library's school holiday program and work place health and safety considerations.

We negotiated my hours and discussed the school holiday program which comprises story telling, craft activities, and a pantomime. Then most of the meeting was spent discussing work place health and safety. Brisbane City Council Libraries have a Zero Harm policy. This invo...