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The busy librarian works hard to ensure that their library works well and that they get everything done in a day. With a few essentials they can enjoy the world around them and still work efficiently.

1. Apple iPhone – Every librarian should have an iPhone to keep tuned in; it’s a necessity in just about every profession. Not only does this serve as an essential communication tool for the busy librarian but provides a great many applications that can be quite useful to their profession. This is a “must have” on almost any list!

2. Kindle – This has revolutionized the way that people can read on the go. With this hi-tech gadget, you can read your favorite books electronically. This is a great tool for the busy librarian who wants to keep up with her favorite books and be able to recommend a tool to others so that they may do the same. This is truly meant for the librarian set!

3. Smart Pen – Not only is this the obvious and helpful writing utensil, but it can also help you to capture what you hear as well. You can go back and recapture your notes, edit them, and even work through recordings which makes these sleek tool an absolutely essential part of any librarian’s life.

4. Red Cross Emergency Radio – This can come in handy when you are faced with a situation at the library you run or for your own personal use. This is a very comprehensive emergency radio that allows you to keep tuned to the latest news no matter what sort of an emergency situation you are in, even without power!

5. Netbook Laptop Computer – This tiny little laptop packs a powerful punch, and that’s just what the busy librarian needs. You can do everything you would expect and need on a standard laptop, but its’ small frame and transportable shape allows you to take it with you anywhere so that you never have to be without your required information. A true essential!

6. Garmin Nuvi – This should be a part of everybody’s repertoire of tools to get them through the day and most certainly can prove to be helpful to librarians who are the go. This will help you navigate your way through any location and get to where you need to be, perfect for the librarian who needs to be somewhere and has no time to spare.

7. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones – Just because they work in a quiet library all day doesn’t mean that they don’t want to enjoy some music. These headphones are revolutionary as they allow you to tune out the outside world and focus in on your work or pleasure accordingly. A nice addition to any librarian’s “must have” list!

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