Tiffany Kiss has not always been a librarian, and she did not initially think of it as a career path.

 

“I never considered it until I started going to book festivals with one of my daughters,” Ms. Kiss said. “This planted the seed, but then it took me a few years to make the decision to go back to school to pursue my master's degree in library and information science,” 

 

At the beginning of the school year, Ms. Kiss transitioned from teaching English at Grimsley to becoming the school’s media specialist and librarian.

 

“It has been very easy,” she said. ”I feel extremely fortunate that I got to teach at Grimsley before transitioning into this role.”

 

Ms. Kiss enjoys the everyday responsibilities of a librarian, which include maintaining the library’s resources, overseeing the clubs at Grimsley, supporting students and teachers, and managing the school’s website.

 

One of Ms. Kiss’s main jobs is to decide which books and resources to add to the library's collection.

 

Each year, she conducts an inventory and analyzes book circulation to determine which genres are popular or in need of updates. She also performs a diversity analysis to ensure that the library's collection reflects Grimsley’s demographics.

 

However, what she finds most rewarding about her role is helping students.

 

“I like helping students find new books to read [and learn] how to utilize their technology resources,” Ms. Kiss said. ”Often, they come to me for help with different things when they aren't sure who to turn to.”

 

Of course, the job comes with challenges.

 

"I think that sometimes it’s hard to balance various levels of comfort with technology and technology fixes," Ms. Kiss said.

 

Despite these challenges, she truly enjoys being a librarian. "I love my new role in the library, and I love working with Grimsley students and teachers!"