[Publib] Almost Friday humor

[Marti Goddard]

While I recognize that staff might be surprised by the situation Harry
described, I really appreciated Lynne's excellent and positive response
to the issue of using parole papers as a proof of address. 

 

In a California Library Association Round Table I am involved with, we
have been discussing ways to encourage incarcerated folks to use
libraries when they are released - to find information and resources to
rejoin their communities, take advantage of library literacy programs,
learn to use computers, submit job applications or write resumes, etc.
as they start their new lives on the outside. 

Marti

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Marti Goddard, Access Services Manager

San Francisco Public Library

100 Larkin Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

415/557-4557 (voice) 415/557-4433 (tty)

415/557-4531 FAX

 

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From: Lynne Ingersoll [mailto:lingersoll at blueislandlibrary.org] 
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 11:50 AM
To: 'Harry Willems'; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: RE: [Publib] Almost Friday humor

 

Yes, perhaps, but if you've been in prison, parole is usually an
achievement.  And where better to get started on a new life than your
local library!

 

Lynne S. Ingersoll

Lynne S. Ingersoll

Reference Services Manager

Technical Services Manager

Blue Island Public Library

2433 York Street

Blue Island, IL 60406

(708) 388-1078 x20

(708) 388-9301 Fax

 

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Harry Willems
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 12:09 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] Almost Friday humor

 

I guess I shouldn't be shocked or amazed at what crosses the Circ. Desk.
A young lady wanted to get a library card, so I told her that was a good
thing, but we needed proof of address.  She couldn't find any, then she
said:  "would my parole papers work?"  Ah, yes if they have your current
address.  I'm not sure I would be flashing my parole papers about if I
were in her shoes.  

 

 

 

Harry Willems, Director          316-744-6318

Park City Public Library          316-744-6319

1530 E. 61st St. N.                 hwillems at
parkcitypubliclibrary.com  *  www.parkcitypubliclibrary.com

Park City, KS 67219

 

42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.  

 

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