[Publib] 50 things...

[Kristin Kydd]

Thanks, this is the best laugh I have had in weeks!

On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 4:31 PM, <Backwage at aol.com> wrote:

>  Never share a patron's food without asking.
>
> Never take sides in a fistfight between colleagues.
>
> Never accept food stamps for library fines.  Lottery tickets are okay.
>
> Don't gloat if you win the office betting pool.  Especially if you run the
> thing.
>
> Look all patrons in the eye when speaking.  Except psychotics, who may take
> offense.
>
> When you help foreigners, talk louder, make faces and gesture.  They expect
> this and if you don't do it they will be disappointed.
>
> Remember that you work for the public.  And that they voted down the last
> library bond three to one.
>
> Always be pleasant to children.  That noisy kid you tossed out last week
> could come back and slash your tires.
>
> Just because your patron can't understand the OPAC doesn't mean he's
> stupid.  It means you've got a job forever.
>
> As you move on into management, don't forget that the patron comes first.
> At least for the folks down at the desk--you work for the mayor.
>
> There is no such thing as a stupid question.  There are however stupid
> aphorisms, and that is a fine example.
>
> There are many reasons why people choose to work in a library.  Some of
> these can be helped with medication.
>
> If you have to put on rubber gloves to pick up something, it probably
> shouldn't be returned to the collection.
>
> Don't wait for somebody to ask the question.  Tell them all about your
> grandkids right away.
>
> Whenever you feel poorly paid, remember:  1.  You are.  2.  Beer in quart
> bottles is half the price.  3.  Cheap shoes are more comfortable.  4.
> Nobody has ever robbed a library.  5.  All those books are yours.  6.  Your
> sister the doctor has to touch icky things all day long.  7.  If you had
> gone to law school you'd be a lawyer today.  8.  Nobody hates a librarian.
>
> M. M.
>
>
>
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Be attentive! and have no fear; but pay no attention to any bad thing that
may come and talk to you.

~Black Elk


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