What I've learned since that first library job is that over 90 % of library funding comes from the will of the local voters and the local politicians! (ideas.demco.com)
Sure, you can always add that one summer job flipping burgers and your work study library job to your experience section. (uptowork.com)
Since I live in Boston and I have supported myself through library jobs, I've had access to research and open studios that led me to my art teacher where I studied and apprenticed for about 5 years intensively. (joannemattera.blogspot.ru)