I still have an hour to go before the evening librarian arrives, so I continue the coding tutorial. The best thing about my new job is that, filling in time by learning new skills that may benefit patrons, is a completely appropriate thing to do.

The hour flies by and soon I'm walking back up Nob Hill. As I review my first day, the feeling leaves me unsettled. It may be because it's early on, but the job is a little boring, and the patrons are so far, mostly uninteresting. I would have to find something more innovative to do there — like maybe suggest some new digital librarian initiatives. I vow to keep an open mind and give the job a chance.

The hill becomes steeper, but I press on. I'm panting, but still answer my phone when I see that it's Elise calling.

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