Circulation Desk Confessions

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I thought that it might be a good idea to share with you some (possibly) universal, yet unacknowledged truths about librarians.  Increased understanding of our merry, but quiet band will certainly make your next trip to the library more enjoyable.

- Yes, our TBR piles are completely out of control.  We spend time reading library publications and book catalogs to order material for the library, we share what we're reading with each other, and patrons share what they are reading with us as well.  Our literary eyes are bigger than our stomach, if you will, and we just keep adding to that pile of books.  As long as we can see over that pile, we feel like it's not that bad really.

- Cardigans are an official part of our uniform.  There's even a class in the Master's of Library and Information Sciences program to guide the fledgling librarian in choosing the right style and color cardigan.  OK, that's not true, but it probably should be.

- We really do judge you when you bring trashy books to the desk.  We say we don't, but that's just because we don't want to make you feel badly about yourself.

- Along with that, if you share a name with a literary character, especially a bookish literary character (think Jo March, for one), we are truly disappointed if you consistently check out bodice ripper novels.  We just expect so much more from you.

- We sometimes experience name envy.  Some of our patrons have names that sound like they stepped right out of a great novel.  You have no idea how much we would like to be part of a great novel.  We don't want to write the novel, we want to be a character in a novel.  How cool would that be?!

- We firmly believe that all libraries should have a cat...even though our director may disagree.

- We really do drink tea.  By. The. Gallon.

- We might not remember your name, but we do remember that you consistently check out books by Baldacci, Brunstetter, Patterson, Macomber, King, Kingsbury...you get the idea.  

- Lastly, 2 minutes before closing time is NOT a good time to bring your materials up to the desk to check out and tell the exhausted librarian jokes.  We are not amused.

PS We really do value and enjoy you our loyal patrons.  You bring a smile to our hearts!  I hope this list made you laugh today.

Until next time...

Comments

  1. SandiJuly 12, 2018 at 7:39 AM

    "You have no idea how much we would like to be part of a great novel. We don't want to write the novel, we want to be a character in a novel. How cool would that be?!"

    Someone should write a great novel that takes place in a library. Every librarian would suggest it!

    How about...a time portal in the backroom. Turns out, none of the librarians are who they seem. They are each famous historical figures with fabulous names who have disguised themselves as ordinary people working in a library in our time. Why? You will find out in the second book of the series.

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    1. LindaJuly 13, 2018 at 5:10 AM

      I think you should write that book! I know this librarian would promote it tirelessly. Thank you for stopping by.

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