Lauren Jean chats with Caroline Montgomery about her journey and passion for librarianship, from early experiences to her role at Trinity College. They explore a day in the life of a subject librarian and Caroline's love for theater, including founding a theatre company in Dublin after returning from Australia. The discussion covers balancing librarianship and theater, managing stress, and career fulfillment. Caroline shares insights on library science pathways and her future aspirations for the field. The episode wraps up with reflections on stability, next steps, and gratitude.
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(0:00) Welcome and Introduction with Caroline Montgomery
(2:17) Caroline Montgomery's career and love for libraries
(5:35) Caroline's early experiences and postgraduate journey
(9:49) The evolving role of librarians
(14:03) Caroline's role at Trinity College and referencing systems
(18:32) A day in the life of a subject librarian
(19:39) Caroline's theater involvement and personal interests
(21:23) Lauren and Caroline on career choices and parental concerns
(22:42) Caroline's self-discovery in Australia and founding a theater company
(28:01) Juggling librarianship and passion for theater
(30:32) Choosing between acting and librarianship
(33:56) Achieving balance and fulfillment
(36:57) Strategies for dealing with stress
(41:06) Lauren's task management and stress relief methods
(44:35) The importance of buffer time in scheduling
(46:19) Pathways in library science and necessary qualifications
(50:10) Caroline's aspirations and the future of library science
(54:06) Concluding thoughts on stability and next steps
(55:32) Gratitude and Farewell
