[Publib] best reference question ever

[Julie Rinaldi]

1.  I was recently asked where we keep our copies of the "jell-o pages".
I had to think a moment before I realized the patron's native language
was one which interprets the letter "y" with the sound for "j" as in
"juice".

2.  None of the public computers in our new library came equipped with
built-in floppy disc drives, so we have had to keep a couple portables
at the Reference Desk.  Patrons can borrow one in exchange for some
security (library card, driver's license, etc.).  I had to try really
hard to keep a straight face when a male patron asked for a "floppy
adaptor".  For some reason visions of Viagra commercials popped into my
head.

Julie @ Folsom

-----Original Message-----
From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Susan P Librarian
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 2:53 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] best reference question ever

Some pre holiday humor for y'all.  I just had a patron ask me for a
list of all our informational books.  I giggled.


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