After the first couple of months of initial entry into my job, when I dealt with getting the hang of the mechanics of it, I started wondering about what I'm really doing in the world.
I think that probably about 10% of the articles that we abstract and enter into the database will probably ever be read.
So I felt for a while that I wasn't accomplishing much.
Lately I've been thinking that part of organizing anything involves a realization that only a small part of whatever is being organized may ever be searched for, but the overall organizing is necessary just the same.
In the olden days, pre-computers, I read that in regard to paper filing.
So, my colleagues and I contributing to the overall organization of information in the world. Some of it is even useful information! Maybe it all is. More on that later...
Also, after 4 months of reading such titles as Journal of Textile Chemistry, Law Library Journal, Journal of Folk Art, Journal of Preservation and Technology, Journal of Nanobiotechnology, Journal of Neurochemistry, Journal of Cell Research, Calligraphy Review Journal, Journal of British Aesthetics, Journal of the Philosophy of Architectural Education, Journal of Native American Art, etc....
It's giving me a greater awareness and appreciation of the diversity of humanity and of human interest and pursuits, and the silliness of expecting others to see things my way.
Maybe some day i'll even be able to appreciate the fashion and gossip rags... or maybe not.
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