I have no idea about library science--and even less of an idea about what research needs there are and how one would break into the business:
"Hi. I'm here to write papers! Give me money!"
My son-in-law writes proposals. He says it is relentless, soul-draining work that is a lot more than 40 hours a week!
I'll just be like Scarlett O'Hara and say, "Tomorrow is a new day." I'll go to bed in a few minutes, then wake up (hopefully) at 3 to get some serious work done!
(Starting tomorrow morning I have to watch my grandkids for two days, so I might as well kiss those days goodbye as far as work goes!)