[Publib] 50 things...

[George Hazelton]

Plus, if you knock over a liquor store you could get some schnapps to sooth
your post-robbery nerves!

 

 

George Hazelton

Assistant Director

Henry County Public Library System

1001 Florence McGarity Pkwy

McDonough, GA 30252

Phone: 678-432-5353

FAX: 678-432-6153

email: grhazelton at mail.henry.public.lib.ga.us

 

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org]
On Behalf Of terry.lawler at phoenix.gov
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 7:43 PM
To: Sarah Strunz
Cc: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] 50 things...

 

I'm sorry, that just makes me laugh my @$$ off.  Really, what kind of dummie
robs a LIBRARY?  Do they really think we have money?  Wouldn't the liquor
store make more sense?


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To: Kristin Kydd <mom2kydds at gmail.com>
From: Sarah Strunz <strunz.sarah at als.lib.wi.us>
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Date: 11/04/2009 03:04PM
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Subject: Re: [Publib] 50 things...

Hi,

4. Nobody has ever robbed a library

Our little library in Southern Wisconsin has been robbed twice in the past
five years.


----- Original Message -----
From: Kristin Kydd <mom2kydds at gmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 3:42 pm
Subject: Re: [Publib] 50 things...
To: Backwage at aol.com
Cc: vmarsh at oldhampl.org, publib at webjunction.org


> 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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