Do you think colleges and universities have winter and summer vacations? However, the income of contract workers is difficult to meet the consumption in winter and summer vacations. I sometimes think that I might as well work in an enterprise, no matter how much I earn, I won't be too depressed to go out to play anyway.
Do you think the library is a good place to study? If you love reading, you don't have to go to the library to read, just like if you are a foodie, do you have to work in a restaurant?
If you want to work stably in colleges and universities, then contract workers are not a good choice because of instability.
Generally speaking, the library is a marginal department in colleges and universities, and it needs a fixed time to go to work. Not as free as ordinary teachers, and there are few scientific research awards. Contract workers are basically marginal people in marginal departments. Basically, I am responsible for the dirty work, and there is basically no room for promotion.
Do you know the working environment of the library? In addition to huge space and favorite books, there is also an environment for interpersonal communication. If everyone works in the library with the idea of doing things with less money, you can imagine what the overall working atmosphere is like.
Do you know anything about the work of the library? Your work objects are basically readers and books, and your work content is monotonous and repetitive. Can you stand sitting on the bench alone?
Clarify your career aspirations. What kind of satisfaction do you hope to get through your work? Money, interpersonal relationship, social status, sense of accomplishment, helping others …? Ask people who work in the library if there is any chance that what you want can be realized in the library, or if you have any other options that are more in line with your demands.