Judge Overrules Philadelphia Branch Closings
Go team libraries!
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Weird.
http://community.livejournal.com/library_mofo/1000329.html
It's hard to know how to react to this, considering it doesn't really seem that out of the ordinary based on where I work. This did not happen where I work, but I wouldn't put it past the public. The public is weird.
It's hard to know how to react to this, considering it doesn't really seem that out of the ordinary based on where I work. This did not happen where I work, but I wouldn't put it past the public. The public is weird.
Monday, January 05, 2009
For your viewing pleasure
Make sure your sound is ON for this toddler-ific awesome-ness! It's cute-tastic!
Lucy's Holiday Show
Well it took me forever but I'm finally putting pics up from Lucy's fantastic holiday show!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
zzzzzzz
I've been awake since 5:30 this morning. For those of you who know me well, you know this is completely unheard of as a general rule. I'm not a big morning person. It's true I did have to wake up a little extra early today in order to drop Lyra off for boarding as well as go to the doctor's. But still...5:30? Come ON!
But, there's a reason for the insanity! I awoke to find no dog in my bed. This is significant because Lyra never leaves the bed before I do, unless she's sick. So that was my first thought. Luckily that was not this issue this time. However, I did walk into the living room to find a very unfortunate situation. As I stated previously, I dropped Lyra off for boarding this morning since I'm leaving town for a couple of days. In order to drop her off, I have to pack up her food. To save time, I did this the night before and hung it from the coat rack, inside of one of my reusable grocery bags thinking this would keep it safe from the 2 smaller beasts. (I think you can see where this is going.) I walked into the living room to find the entire bag of food eaten (mostly by Lyra but also enjoyed by the cats), because Lyra had chewed through the both bags.
I hate dogs.
But, there's a reason for the insanity! I awoke to find no dog in my bed. This is significant because Lyra never leaves the bed before I do, unless she's sick. So that was my first thought. Luckily that was not this issue this time. However, I did walk into the living room to find a very unfortunate situation. As I stated previously, I dropped Lyra off for boarding this morning since I'm leaving town for a couple of days. In order to drop her off, I have to pack up her food. To save time, I did this the night before and hung it from the coat rack, inside of one of my reusable grocery bags thinking this would keep it safe from the 2 smaller beasts. (I think you can see where this is going.) I walked into the living room to find the entire bag of food eaten (mostly by Lyra but also enjoyed by the cats), because Lyra had chewed through the both bags.
I hate dogs.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Best Books of 2008
In case you're interested, Library Journal published an article in its latest edition of the best books of 2008. (these are mostly adult fiction and non-fiction)
School Library Journal also posted the best children's and teen books of 2008. I have so much to read it's overwhelming. :)
Not to mention the best graphic novels of 2008 also from School Library Journal.
Sigh.
School Library Journal also posted the best children's and teen books of 2008. I have so much to read it's overwhelming. :)
Not to mention the best graphic novels of 2008 also from School Library Journal.
Sigh.
A very sad day
Indianapolis just lost two wonderful people.
I feel blessed to have known them, even for a very short time. I'm keeping the family in my thoughts.
I feel blessed to have known them, even for a very short time. I'm keeping the family in my thoughts.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
The last resort for any library
Philadelphia Closing 11 Branches
from Library Journal, Dec 2008
In Indiana, a Consolidation Battle
from Library Journal, Dec 2008
This is when you know it's hard times.
from Library Journal, Dec 2008
In Indiana, a Consolidation Battle
from Library Journal, Dec 2008
This is when you know it's hard times.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Another fabulous weekend!
Overall it was a lovely weekend. I was glad to have at least a little downtime followed by some fantastic babysitting, knitting and then round one of the Fried Chicken Taste-Off. Three friends and myself all drove to Metamora, IN to check out the chicken at the Hearthstone Inn. It was deelish, but I still say the restaurant in Nashville will win this contest. However, it's to be determined. All in all it was a very fun day with lots of laughs and lots of carbs. We even talked about visiting regional and nationwide fried chicken places and coming up with some sort of system to rate said chicken. We would then share this information to the world via blog or some sort of book. But I'm not sure any of us like fried chicken THAT much, nor do we hope to gain 150 pounds. Then again, it is for prosperity....hmm...
On another note, Lyra is doing much better. Apparantely she has a parasite called Giardia. Gross. That is why we had to boil all of our drinking water during the Boundary Waters trip so many years ago...warm Tang. Mmmmm. She's on these giant horse pills and will have to get re-checked later on down the road. Such a little trooper. I was worried about Sammy on Sunday, he was acting listless which for him is WAY out of the ordinary. He perked up by the end of the day so I'm holding back on a vet check for now. I think he probably ate a pencil or my piano or something and now it's upsetting his fragile tummy. Such a weirdo.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
and one more thing
To the person who just wanted to know who keeps checking out that one particular book, I will NOT tell you who it is, no matter how rudely you ask me. And no, I do not care that you are the author. It does not under any circumstance give you privileged information. Ever.
So go away.
And happy holidays.
So go away.
And happy holidays.
um
Dear Patron Who Is Always Here,
1) Once again, no, I will NOT type your paper for you.
2) No, I will NOT help you find a girlfriend.
Sincerely,
Your Local Librarian
P.S. Ew.
1) Once again, no, I will NOT type your paper for you.
2) No, I will NOT help you find a girlfriend.
Sincerely,
Your Local Librarian
P.S. Ew.
Friday, December 05, 2008
A couple reminders
Dear Library Patrons,
1) PLEASE STOP MUMBLING. It's hard to answer questions I can't understand.
2) There IS, in fact, a difference between biographies and autobiographies. Trust me.
3) No, I cannot and will not type your paper for you.
Sincerely,
Your Local Librarian
1) PLEASE STOP MUMBLING. It's hard to answer questions I can't understand.
2) There IS, in fact, a difference between biographies and autobiographies. Trust me.
3) No, I cannot and will not type your paper for you.
Sincerely,
Your Local Librarian
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
It's capital ol' chap
Patron: [walks up frantically to the reference desk apparantely unaware that I'm on the phone with a patron as well as helping 3 people at the desk] Help! Everything I'm typing is in capitals! What do I do?
Me: [realizing I can't walk over to help her since I'm ON THE PHONE (helping another patron), I lift up my keyboard, point to the caps lock button] Make sure you push this button and see this green light? When you push it, the light should go off. You should be fine after that. Let me know if you have other problems.
Patron: [walks back to her computer] Thanks hon.
Me: [continue to help the 8 million people in front of me assuming the caps lock woman is taken care of]
Patron: [returns to counter] Everything is still capital!
Me: [finding a moment to walk away from the desk to assist this person at her computer] Okay let me see what's going on. [look at the keyboard, the caps lock button is off] You should be fine, go ahead and try typing something.
Patron: [types the number 3 and the number zero] See?
Me: Well numbers will always appear the same, regardless of if the caps lock button is on or off.
Patron: Oh! You mean numbers are always capital?
Me: ...yes. Yes, they are.
Me: [realizing I can't walk over to help her since I'm ON THE PHONE (helping another patron), I lift up my keyboard, point to the caps lock button] Make sure you push this button and see this green light? When you push it, the light should go off. You should be fine after that. Let me know if you have other problems.
Patron: [walks back to her computer] Thanks hon.
Me: [continue to help the 8 million people in front of me assuming the caps lock woman is taken care of]
Patron: [returns to counter] Everything is still capital!
Me: [finding a moment to walk away from the desk to assist this person at her computer] Okay let me see what's going on. [look at the keyboard, the caps lock button is off] You should be fine, go ahead and try typing something.
Patron: [types the number 3 and the number zero] See?
Me: Well numbers will always appear the same, regardless of if the caps lock button is on or off.
Patron: Oh! You mean numbers are always capital?
Me: ...yes. Yes, they are.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Such an exciting day!
I am thinking...
YES WE CAN!
It is so amazing to be a part of this election this year. I have never been more motivated or excited to vote in my few years of participating in the democratic process. It's odd, it seems as if everyone is in a pretty jovial mood right now. People were being courteous, thoughtful, friendly and generally smiley. I'm going to enjoy it while it's here for no matter what, somebody will be disappointed and perhaps downright mad by tomorrow morning.
If you haven't already, GO VOTE!!
YES WE CAN!
It is so amazing to be a part of this election this year. I have never been more motivated or excited to vote in my few years of participating in the democratic process. It's odd, it seems as if everyone is in a pretty jovial mood right now. People were being courteous, thoughtful, friendly and generally smiley. I'm going to enjoy it while it's here for no matter what, somebody will be disappointed and perhaps downright mad by tomorrow morning.
If you haven't already, GO VOTE!!
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