 While working as a librarian during The Depression, she became aware of the funding problems of the library systems.Due to this, Gaver decided to dedicate her life not only to improving funding for the library systems but to get training in the schools to help improve the skills of the staff as well as the library skills of the children.Gaver taught at many different schools and colleges, including 12 years (1942–1954) at the New Jersey State Teachers College.