I mean seriously! Why are librarians so efficient. It's like they enjoy what they do and like being efficient. When I put a hold on a book on the app it is sort of a, "I would like to read this in the next few months, hopefully, I don't really mind, I'm kidding I want to, but yeah just add it to my future books to enjoy."

And then they are ready the next day. And that means I need to find the time to get my butt in the car and drive up there and bring a grocery bag or something, because like 10 books are ready.

I mean God damn! It is almost like public services are good. I guess.

I mean, librarians could you like get a hobby, or something?

That's it. That is the rant.

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Yes, this is tongue in cheek. Mostly.

yes, I got the DVD only to watch the Commentaries Only along with MLP: FiM that I got

starting next week, I’ll turn it in after watching it all

If you haven’t listened to the If Books Could Kill podcast I highly recommend it! I saw this display and thought you folks might enjoy it :)

I’m looking for a good library or study space around Clifton/DHA, preferably as close to Clifton Block 2 as possible.

I mainly need somewhere quiet where I can sit and study for a few hours. A proper library would be ideal, but I’m also open to study lounges or other quiet spaces.

Would appreciate recommendations, especially if you’ve personally used the place. Please mention the membership/day charges, timings, WiFi, and overall environment if you know them.

Thanks!

This public library in Mansfield, Connecticut is wonderful with a lot of cool amenities. It's not too far from the UConn campus.

It has a Little Free Pantry, Toy Library, Board games & puzzles, A cool quilt representing books, a display of Banned Books and an ongoing book sale. There's so much more to offer. There is a full-fledged book sale which takes place twice a year. They just had one this past weekend.

Feedback is appreciated!

Check out my newest book display at my local library in Vernon-Rockville, CT

Here are some familiar faces on the back covers of books they previously wrote.

Have you read anything by these authors? Who is your favorite author?

I hope you enjoy this book display. Have a great day!

One fact about libraries in Connecticut: You can use your own library card (from the town you live in) at any public library in the state of Connecticut. You can borrow a book from one library and then return it to another and have it brought back to the original destination.

My high school librarian is amazing, and stepped into the role a few years ago after our last librarian left. It seems like a pretty stressful job, and she is seriously so kind and supportive. Are there any awards or grants I can nominate her for?

Does your Library allow adult patrons to use the staff desk phone? I know there might be some exceptions but do you have a general policy?

Update: Thanks to everyone who posted their policies. It really helps to provide staff guidance hearing how different libraries handle patron phone use. I’m in a midsize urban area with a couple of branches. Pre-covid, like some of you mentioned, we also had a courtesy phone at the reference desk that went away during Covid, and because the courtesy was abused by some patrons. We have a pretty tight no phone use policy and direct folks to the nearest payphone which is about a mile away. Recently we had a patron push back really hard because he had, what he deemed, an emergency. Anyway, thanks everyone!!

Hello everyone!

I work in IT department at a library and we're seeing an increasing number of bot searches and bot traffic. Anyone else experiencing this been hearing about this?

He was rejected as a railway clerk because his handwriting was so poor!

Hey everyone! 👋
I’m thinking of heading to the Public/Coforge Library in Kondapur sometime soon. Anyone interested in joining me?
Could be nice to have some company instead of going alone 😅
DM me if you’re up for it!

Beware if you’re not a burgess!

‘Ex-library’ from ebay
Wasn’t expecting a 1934 borrowers’ rule book!