[Publib] A Library Cat

[Lynne Ingersoll]

I'm a cat person and have been owned by many over the years; two now who are
16 & 17 years old.  I love the idea of a library cat!  But I agree that it
is not a good idea, especially in an urban area.  There are just too many
potential problems, for the cat, for the staff, and for the patrons.  Put up
pictures of cats; maybe get stuffed B&T cats if they have any; have the
children draw cats and display the results; have a display of figurine cats.
But please, forget about having a live one in the library.  Remember, it is
a living creature with needs, desires, fears and requirements, NOT a cute
accoutrement.

Just my opinion.

Lynne S. Ingersoll
Reference Services Manager
Technical Services Manager
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York Street
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 388-1078 x21
(708) 388-9301 Fax



> Our library is interested in possibly adopting a newly-weaned kitten as a
> library
> cat. Has anyone else ever hosted a library cat? How did it work out? Did
> the patrons
> enjoy the cat, did the staff enjoy the cat? Any feedback you could provide
> would be
> greatly appreciated. We realize that not every experience may have been as
> positive
> as "Dewey Readmore Books" in Iowa and we wish to start off on the right
> "paw".
> Please respond off-list at my email address as given below. Thank you.
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> Linda A. Corona
> Director
> Edgewater Free Public Library
> 49 Hudson Avenue
> Edgewater, NJ 07020
> phone: 201.224.6144
> fax: 201.886.3395
> email:corona at bccls.org
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