Did you know that you can use a computer at the Library for free? Well, apparently the news has gotten out and we have all sort of patrons coming in to use the computer. The problem comes with sounds effects and crazy music that they love to listen to while in the Library!
I dunno about you, but usually when I came to the Library as a young child it was for research, reading, or to do something in a quiet space. Not that I don't like modern technology, but it sure has put a spin in the world of the Library. Where as before we had to shhhhhsh kids for stomping or talking too loud... Now we encounter other problems:
-- Most recent and memorable are small kids (BOYS!) listening to totally un appropiate songs REALLY LOUD that they create a concert for everyone in the Library.
Exhibit one - Boy around 10-years-old listening to music with headphone on. PA-PA-PA-POKER FACE PA-PA-POKERFACE. I dunno if this kid wanted to Hold'em like they do in texas, but I could totally read his POKERFACE!.
Exhibit two - Boy around 10-years-old listening to music with headphones on (sounds familiar?). BLAH-BLAH-BLAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First I thought he might be doing the old cover-your-ears and say blah blah blah while ignoring your annoying friends, but NO! He was instead listening to that wonderful song by the talented Keisha... O wait, Kei$ha with a money sign instead of an 's.' $HEEEEEEEEE$H!
--Person walking in to the Library on their cell phone! Not only is this a universal DUH rule for everything that knows anything about Libraries, but it is RUDE! The worst is when they walk in an say to their rude friend on the line - "Hold on I'm walking in to the LIBRARY" (KEYWORD LIBRARY YOU FOOL!)
Monday, June 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
What type of patron are you?
I-know-more-than-my-librarian type:
This is the type of patron that thinks they know what every title of every books ever written is. Not only do they know the title but the author, cover of the book, series name, and anything related to the book. From time to time I come across this type of ANNOYING patron because they just come up to the desk to show off. "I'm looking for that book by James Patterson about the man who is a detective. I believe (this is where they try to be modest - "I believe") the title is blah blah blah, published in blah, oh and... "Did I mention I have read all the previous books and that they are my favorite and that they are awesome and that I know more about the books than you...
Warning-before-asking type of patron:
"Can you help me with my computer?"
"Sure, what did you need help with?"
"I need help sending an email - but I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT COMPUTERS!"
Well shit, this is probably the most terrifying thing you can hear from a patron because this indicates three things. One, they have never used a computer before and probably don't know what email even is. Two, they expect you to do all the work for them. Three, they will probably be really annoying and want you to spend 30 minutes with them explaining EVERYTHING step-by-step.
Linger-around-the-desk type of patron:
Why are you in the Library? This is probably the main question I ask myself when this type of patron is around. Do you really have nothing better to do than linger around the desk and ask me annoying questions. Oh and did I mention that they usually like to be around when I am helping other people and ask them question while they check-out. This patron likes to fill their time by asking question such as "Do you have this CD?" "Where did you go to school?" "Do you like dogs?" Sometimes I ignore them and tell them to find a seat, but when I am bored from time to time I will actually play their little game - MISTAKE! This only leads for their questions to get dumber and dumber and then I want to bite their heads off.
I-forget-my-library-card-every-day type of patron:
I absolutely can't stand this type of person. Probably because they are always some dumb teenager that thinks because they are a teen they are 'too cool' to carry their card. Each conversation usually goes like this --
"Are you ready to check-out?"
"Yup (notice the rudeness already), but I don't have my card"
"Do you have an ID with you or anything (useless question because I know they don't carry and ID or anything with their name on it.)?"
"Nah, can't you just look up my name?" (Well, yes dummy, but that is against the rules! Privacy reasons, I dunno. There is a reason we give you a card - SO THAT YOU CAN BRING IT! DO YOU JUST GO TO THE BANK AND ASK TO WITHDRAW MONEY WITH OUT ANY KIND OF ID? I would like 1 billion dollars please? Okay sir what is your name? - WRONG!) Okay, that is enough of this. Usually I will just look up their name or if I'm feeling extra bitchy that day I will tell them they can't checkout!
...to be continued!
This is the type of patron that thinks they know what every title of every books ever written is. Not only do they know the title but the author, cover of the book, series name, and anything related to the book. From time to time I come across this type of ANNOYING patron because they just come up to the desk to show off. "I'm looking for that book by James Patterson about the man who is a detective. I believe (this is where they try to be modest - "I believe") the title is blah blah blah, published in blah, oh and... "Did I mention I have read all the previous books and that they are my favorite and that they are awesome and that I know more about the books than you...
Warning-before-asking type of patron:
"Can you help me with my computer?"
"Sure, what did you need help with?"
"I need help sending an email - but I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT COMPUTERS!"
Well shit, this is probably the most terrifying thing you can hear from a patron because this indicates three things. One, they have never used a computer before and probably don't know what email even is. Two, they expect you to do all the work for them. Three, they will probably be really annoying and want you to spend 30 minutes with them explaining EVERYTHING step-by-step.
Linger-around-the-desk type of patron:
Why are you in the Library? This is probably the main question I ask myself when this type of patron is around. Do you really have nothing better to do than linger around the desk and ask me annoying questions. Oh and did I mention that they usually like to be around when I am helping other people and ask them question while they check-out. This patron likes to fill their time by asking question such as "Do you have this CD?" "Where did you go to school?" "Do you like dogs?" Sometimes I ignore them and tell them to find a seat, but when I am bored from time to time I will actually play their little game - MISTAKE! This only leads for their questions to get dumber and dumber and then I want to bite their heads off.
I-forget-my-library-card-every-day type of patron:
I absolutely can't stand this type of person. Probably because they are always some dumb teenager that thinks because they are a teen they are 'too cool' to carry their card. Each conversation usually goes like this --
"Are you ready to check-out?"
"Yup (notice the rudeness already), but I don't have my card"
"Do you have an ID with you or anything (useless question because I know they don't carry and ID or anything with their name on it.)?"
"Nah, can't you just look up my name?" (Well, yes dummy, but that is against the rules! Privacy reasons, I dunno. There is a reason we give you a card - SO THAT YOU CAN BRING IT! DO YOU JUST GO TO THE BANK AND ASK TO WITHDRAW MONEY WITH OUT ANY KIND OF ID? I would like 1 billion dollars please? Okay sir what is your name? - WRONG!) Okay, that is enough of this. Usually I will just look up their name or if I'm feeling extra bitchy that day I will tell them they can't checkout!
...to be continued!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Library Fashion: "Cause you can wear what ever you want to check-out books!"
Cardigans, sweaters, and khakis... We all know what librarians like to wear, but what about the crazy kooks that come into the Library?
Here is a just a list of a few popular?, I mean, fashionable? I mean, straight out weird, you wouldn't wear in public clothes, but if you wear these items in public I can assure you that I will blog about it or make fun of you!
1. First let me address the problem of over sized clothes and people. Okay, some people are fat, duh we live in the US. But the worst thing someone with that problem can do is wear clothes that is too small. This is mainly a problem when it comes to small spaghetti strap tank tops. If I am going to check-out your books I don't want to be FORCED to check out your big boobs or love handles along with those books.
2. Overalls, last time I wore overalls I think I was in elementary school, but I was wearing undergarments with them. No lady with just a bra underneath, I was wearing a t-shirt. Two sisters at the Library also suffer from matching-maroon-overalls syndrome. It is quite delightful and by delightful I mean I laugh every time I think about it.
3. Pajama pants. Being a college student, I can understand to a certain extent why people would wear pajamas in public. Usually it is because you woke up late or were just in a hurry. So now I pose a quest for you: When have you been in a hurry while visiting a library or late to the library? First of all, the library opens at 10 and closes at 8pm giving you enough time to at least put on some jeans before coming, shit. Now I will list my favorite pajamas pant in the past 5 years: dollar bills, playboy bunnies, NASCAR, and the winner baby bottles (this is an adult we are talking about).
4. The Library is the center for stereotyping and judging people, one of my favorite hobbies! Fashion is probably the best if not easiest way to stereotype people. What do you expect me to think when you come into the library with eyeliner, black trench coat, and stripper boots? Um, let's see...Serial Killer? No... Stripper? No... Oh, yea... GOTH FREAK, the possibilities are endless. Other common stereotyping that happens: Skank, Bro, Trailer trash (did I mention overalls? oh yea, I did), Gangsta, etc. etc. etc.
5. And lastly I will end my favorite fashion moment at the Library with a description: Brown short hair, about 230 pounds, 5'7, Black jean shorts (that used to be pants), Spider tights (for warmth?), black combat boots (maybe they're a veteran?) small white shirt (I can see out the bottom and top), and (drum role please) RED. VELVET. HOODED. ROBE.
Here is a just a list of a few popular?, I mean, fashionable? I mean, straight out weird, you wouldn't wear in public clothes, but if you wear these items in public I can assure you that I will blog about it or make fun of you!
1. First let me address the problem of over sized clothes and people. Okay, some people are fat, duh we live in the US. But the worst thing someone with that problem can do is wear clothes that is too small. This is mainly a problem when it comes to small spaghetti strap tank tops. If I am going to check-out your books I don't want to be FORCED to check out your big boobs or love handles along with those books.
2. Overalls, last time I wore overalls I think I was in elementary school, but I was wearing undergarments with them. No lady with just a bra underneath, I was wearing a t-shirt. Two sisters at the Library also suffer from matching-maroon-overalls syndrome. It is quite delightful and by delightful I mean I laugh every time I think about it.
3. Pajama pants. Being a college student, I can understand to a certain extent why people would wear pajamas in public. Usually it is because you woke up late or were just in a hurry. So now I pose a quest for you: When have you been in a hurry while visiting a library or late to the library? First of all, the library opens at 10 and closes at 8pm giving you enough time to at least put on some jeans before coming, shit. Now I will list my favorite pajamas pant in the past 5 years: dollar bills, playboy bunnies, NASCAR, and the winner baby bottles (this is an adult we are talking about).
4. The Library is the center for stereotyping and judging people, one of my favorite hobbies! Fashion is probably the best if not easiest way to stereotype people. What do you expect me to think when you come into the library with eyeliner, black trench coat, and stripper boots? Um, let's see...Serial Killer? No... Stripper? No... Oh, yea... GOTH FREAK, the possibilities are endless. Other common stereotyping that happens: Skank, Bro, Trailer trash (did I mention overalls? oh yea, I did), Gangsta, etc. etc. etc.
5. And lastly I will end my favorite fashion moment at the Library with a description: Brown short hair, about 230 pounds, 5'7, Black jean shorts (that used to be pants), Spider tights (for warmth?), black combat boots (maybe they're a veteran?) small white shirt (I can see out the bottom and top), and (drum role please) RED. VELVET. HOODED. ROBE.
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