I have a new job in Administration. I thought it would be a dry and humorless job filled with endless paperwork, and, to be honest it sometimes is. I write and review policies, apply for grants, deal with personnel issues and patron complaints. When I first learned of my new job responsibilities, I kept listening for the fun part. It didn't come. No more silly hats, … [Read more...] about Fun is an Attitude
Just For Fun
From Calvin and Hobbs
“County library? Reference desk, please. Hello? Yes, I need a word definition. Well, that's the problem. I don't know how to spell it and I'm not allowed to say it. Could you just rattle off all the swear words you know and I'll stop you when...Hello?” Calvin and Hobbs … [Read more...] about From Calvin and Hobbs
Secret Life of Librarians
If you are like most people, you think of librarians as shy and quiet folks who talk in hushed tones and say "Sshh" alot. I have yet to meet that librarian. Maybe she does exist somewhere, but the librarians I know are vibrant, animated people with definite opinions and interesting lives. If you don't believe me, check out the ALA Fifth Annual Bookcart Drill Team. Librarians … [Read more...] about Secret Life of Librarians
Radical Recyclables
We've been saving egg-cartons for a few months now in preparation for the Summer Reading Program. As I was studying spray paint selections and pondering which colors would make the best egg-carton bugs, I thought … [Read more...] about Radical Recyclables
“Librarian” by Haunted Love
This video from YouTube celebrates the secret, darker side of librarians. Never cross a librarian or this could be your fate...(evil, depraved laugh here). … [Read more...] about “Librarian” by Haunted Love