#librarianproblems

[evilevilevillaugh]

Librarian problems: "Now I just have to print a few pages and I'm done for the day. Shit... wrong printer... again!"

[the-librarian-geek]

Usually we don’t really like when people are writing in the library books but it’s kinda sweet that they liked the book you know. The scribbles in pencil read “This is the most beautiful book I’ve read in my entire life. - 5 May 2018.”

[bookishpower]

One of the most awesome parts of my job is that I get to evaluate programmers who want to put on programs at our library system, or go out and search for them on my own.

What’s not always so great is when they come to me, because then I have to try and figure out if they actually are subject experts or trying to secretly sell something (essential oils pyramid schemers, I’m looking at you).

Pre-pandemic, though, I was called up to talk to a guy who wanted to do motivational speaking at our library. He walked in and wanted to know how to talk to me. He had filled out a worksheet we provide for people who want to put on programs, and I’d seen it and promptly ignored it, because he listed no qualifications or previous speaking engagements, attached no resume or speaking/program outline. But he wasn’t going to take my polite silence sitting down, hence a visit to the library.

I met him at circulation and shook his hand, and indicated that we should sit and talk at the armchairs nearby. (For story purposes that will become clear later, I put him in his late sixties, early seventies)

I sat down, and instead of taking the chair next to or across from me, he perched himself on the armrest of my chair. I told him that this was liable to make it tip and that he should sit in his own chair. (Did not mention that it made me rather uncomfortable) Not a great beginning. My work dress was appropriate, but if you had his vantage point right above me, you could see straight down the cleavage.

I asked him to tell me about his public speaking experience, and perhaps outline what he thought would make a great program that people would want to attend.

He launched into his life story, which I won’t detail, but was mostly a STEM background with no speaking experience. I asked him if he’d ever done this before, and he said that he was a manager, so he was used to public speaking. Not quite the same thing, but I could tell he wasn’t done.

I asked him more about what he wanted to speak about, and he started talking about how he wanted to help millennials be successful in the workplace, and how they could start getting jobs, how they could be professional in them, because he realized they were starting out in the job market, and needed some good advice about how to fit into business norms.

“They’re just not professional!” he complained. “The colored hair and the ear piercings and the inappropriate clothing...”

Before he could go on a total Fox News rant, I asked him why he wanted to do this. Sometimes I get sincere answers, sometimes lies, sometimes just blank stares, but it helps me understand a little more about who I’m interviewing. 

And this was where he got a little emotional. He revealed that he has a teenage son, and that he’s aware he’s having him later in life, and knows that he won’t be there for all of the big things in his son’s life, and wants his son to remember him as a success. He referred to his son as a millennial.

At this point, I kind of brought things to a halt and told him that the library wouldn’t be hosting his talks. He started to protest, and I told him that if he wanted to host a talk on workplace professionalism, he should probably not start an interview by sitting on the armrest of a chair currently occupied by someone. I also noted that I was a millennial, that most of our generation was in our late twenties and mid-to-late thirties, and had been in the workplace for some time - additionally, that his son was Gen Z, not a millennial. 

But so as not to end it on a down note, and because I could tell he was really hurting over his son, I recommended that if he wanted to make his son proud of him, he spend time with his son and tell him about the things he had accomplished, but mostly, to spend time with him now.

He looked a bit shook, but seemed to take it in, shook my hand, and left. I hope they’re doing okay.

[misfit-librarian]

Wearing my Halloween costume while putting our holiday book display together. #librarianlife #librarianproblems #publiclibrarians #otherdutiesasassigned 🎃🎄 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHA8pv5AU96/?igshid=uw44vr8rhfat

[stackedgeek]

After washing my hair 5-days a week for a month now, I could not face another day of washing #allthathair So, I spontaneously cut off 3-4 inches and created some chunky layers. Then I looked at the pile of hair and cried. But, now I'm feeling ok about it. I miss everything about my stylists, and I'm sure they are not going to thank me for this. #haircareinapandemic #missingyou #homehaircut #redhairdoescare #ppeaftercare #selfcareinatimeofpandemic #embracethechaos #chaoslibrarian #librarylife #librarianswithink #librarianproblems #libraryinatimeofpandemic https://www.instagram.com/p/CB8t6aCny3Q/?igshid=bfm08egvth7s

[aceie267]

I know as a librarian...

I’m there to help the teens with their education but I’m not teaching and 8th header how to spell ‘library’ I’m just not going to do that.

[readordiebyemilyt]

This is what happens when you tie-dye without gloves. #librarianproblems https://www.instagram.com/p/BzHLzMKAOC8/?igshid=gy88pcnccyds

[hufflepuffwannabe]

My Tumblr Crushes:

athenastudying

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neurobrarian

gloomstudy

reveliostudies

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stillstudies

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dungeonstudy

I'm going to occasionally post my "crushes" using this Xkit feature. They change from time to time, so.

[woodlibraryteens]

👏 THIS 👏 BOOK 👏 MADE 👏 ME 👏 FEEL 👏 LIKE👏 A 👏 BATTLE 👏 READY LIBRARIAN! But seriously, apprentice librarians train to protect libraries and their magical texts from falling into the hands of sorcerers. The books themselves turn into monsters once awoken SO THE LIBRARIANS HAVE TO FIGHT THEM TOO! Awesome characters, awesome settings (duh, libraries) Can't wait for this one to hit our new shelf! #sorceryofthorns #margaretrogerson #arc #advancereaderscopy #bookreview #bookstagram #books #librariansofinstagram #librarianproblems https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt7QiVjH2Ll/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k1oyqel71mew

[anoklibrarian-blog]

Hey! I saw a job posting on the listserv and thought of you.

A coworker. Like, should I be concerned???

[bookfairys-blog]

Library Terms for the Uninformed

Ever visit a library and get told you need to see someone at a different desk to get what you want done? At my branch it happens pretty often that people will walk in and go straight to the first desk they see (which happens to be the circulation desk) and start asking a bunch of questions or want to order items. To most people their knowledge of library areas seem to be pretty unknown, though as a worker it seems to be common sense.

Here are some common terms and their purpose:

Circulation Desk - the place a patron goes to check out items and pay fines. This includes picking up (and so checking out items they may have requested). In the outside world the word circulation means movement, so...

Reference Desk - where a patron goes to ask questions, express concern over a fine they disagree with, get directions, and it’s where you request items. In the outside world the definition of reference is a source of information.

AV - think about it. In the world outside the library, what does it stand for? Audio Visual, that’s correct. So, anything with a disc such as DVDs, CDs, and  audiobooks.

There may be more, but these seem to be the most misunderstood ones and the most obvious ones (at least to me).

[klkettle]

⭐️Making a thing.⭐️ 🚨read the whole post for a tease reveal at the bottom 🚨 I teased it on my #reel last week and here’s the first teaser for the promo video coming later in the week. This one is so much fun. Today I’m going to share the title of this new project ... Coming soon Introducing The Book Chain Project! #TheBookChainProject #amwriting #writingcommunity #amediting #bookstagram #ya #youngadultbooks #youngadult #writingcommunityofinstagram #booklover #books #kidlit ‪#lovelibraries‬ ‪#LibraryLife‬ ‪#Books #LibrarianProblems #librariansofinstagram ‬#librariansfollowlibrarians #librarianrecommends #yalibrarian #teenlibrarian #schoollibrary #librariestransform https://www.instagram.com/p/CLUD-X-gzWT/?igshid=17t5nsw2nfr6b

[the-librarian-geek]

A weird question...

that’s all

So me and the colleague are sitting behind the information desks when a boy about ten walks up to us asking,

Boy: Do you work at the library?

The colleague: Yeah...(?)

Boy: Is it fun?

The colleague: Yeah.

*Me internally during the whole thing*: What else do you think we are doing here? Sitting behind these desks answering questions...if we not working here...

[misfit-librarian]

Just found a rosary (possibly glow in the dark) and a rubber bracelet from the papal visit in 2015 in the religion section. #librarianlife #librarianproblems #thingsyoufindinthelibrary (at Ocean City Public Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF7g09AAzVQ/?igshid=1t5ndzsku3gx5

[sincerelychanz]

Workplace woes or hoes?

So first let me say when it comes to the workplace I am not claiming to be perfect and hit it the nail on the head every time. I will get it wrong most times and have to fix my mistakes. That’s how you learn.

But when you work with certain persons. *holds nose bridge and sighs*

There comes a time when you realise that you are working with a set of persons who cannot multitask or doesn’t want to learn how to.

I am not good at it myself but when you work in a library and you are cataloging books into the computer system and a patron comes to request your service you jolly well have to get your ass up and help them. Amiright?

Even worst when you are a library technician getting library technicians salary. You should be begging the customer to assist them, imo.

But these to hoes (female and male) tend to be so preoccupied and overwhelmed with their books situation that it is too much to get their asses up and help a patron.

Didn’t they get the memo? We are in the customer service industry.

Maybe if it were a meme on Facebook they would have gotten it?

And to make matters worst they want to grumble at us bottom of the barrel library assistants like it’s our duty and not theirs.

No no hoes! Don’t get it twisted. On your muthafuckin salary it’s your job and more to do above and beyond.

Dafuq!

And please do not stretch your eyes my way like I’m responsible for doing any of that.

I do what I have to do. When your are not there I have no problems stepping in. If you are assisting someone else I have no issues with assisting another.

Reminder : I Am A Lion

Please do not attempt to try me before you get chewed the fuck up. I know my rights and limits.

[adotgreen-blog]

But like, why is she not using DDC...

The Mummy (1999) Script: 

INT. CAIRO MUSEUM OF ANTIQUITIES - DAY

Deep in the bowels of the museum lie the STACKS. Rows upon rows of towering bookshelves. Filled with literature on the Antiquities. Standing at the top of a tall ladder between two of these rows and leaning against one of the bookshelves, is a rather uninteresting British GIRL: eye-glasses, hair-in- a-bun, long boring dress, your typical prudish nightmare. 

This is EVELYN CARNAHAN. We’re going to fall in love with her.