[Publib] 50 things...

Thu Nov 5 09:53:08 EST 2009

Also, the liquor store is more likely to have a gun under the counter than
the library is.  Even thieves want a low risk "workplace."
Edie

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 8:04 AM, Henriksen, Phalbe <
phenriksen at alexandercountync.gov> wrote:

>  This library has been broken into and money stolen.
>
>
>
> A liquor store is less likely to be robbed or broken into because the
> liquor store “owner” (whether privately owned or state owned) **knows**
> it’s a target and so money is spent to deter robbery and theft.
>
>
>
> Not usually so in a library, especially an old public library in a small,
> poor community.
>
>
>
> That makes a library an easier target than a liquor store.
>
>
>
> Phalbe Henriksen
>
>
>  ------------------------------
>
> *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?
>
>
> ***************************************************************
> "We connect today's community to a world of possibilities."
>
> Terry Ann Lawler
> Children's Librarian           4402 N. 51st Avenue
> Assistant Manager            Phoenix  AZ  85031
> Palo Verde Library            602-534-5967
>   www.phxlib.org
>
> Read Our Teen Blog
> www.phxblaze.blogspot.com
> Friend us!
> www.myspace.com/phxlib
>
>
>
> -----publib-bounces at webjunction.org wrote: -----
>
> To: Kristin Kydd <mom2kydds at gmail.com>
> From: Sarah Strunz <strunz.sarah at als.lib.wi.us>
> Sent by: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
> Date: 11/04/2009 03:04PM
> cc: vmarsh at oldhampl.org, publib at webjunction.org
> 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.
> >  >
> >  >
> >  >
> >  > _______________________________________________
> >  > Publib mailing list
> >  > Publib at webjunction.org
> >  > https://lists.webjunction.org/mailman/listinfo/publib
> >  >
> >  >
> >
> >
> >  --
> >  Be attentive! and have no fear; but pay no attention to any bad thing
> > that
> >  may come and talk to you.
> >
> >  ~Black Elk
> >
> >
> >  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >  Kristin L. Kydd, M.S.
> >  mom2kydds at gmail.com
> >  (317)839-1340 home
> >  (317)331-0469 cell
> >  http://kydds-books-now.blogspot.com/
> >  http://mom2kydds.googlepages.com/home
> >  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >  Teen Services
> >  Danville Public Library
> >  101 S. Indiana Street
> >  Danville, IN 46122
> >  (317)745-2604
> >  kristink at dpl.lib.in.us
> >  www.dpl.lib.in.us
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> >  Publib mailing list
> >  Publib at webjunction.org
> >  https://lists.webjunction.org/mailman/listinfo/publib
> >
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Publib mailing list
> Publib at webjunction.org
> https://lists.webjunction.org/mailman/listinfo/publib
>
>
> Confidentiality Notice:
>
> This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential information
> intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this
> message is not the intended recipient, any distribution, copying, or use
> of this e-mail or its attachments is prohibited. If you received this
> message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and
> delete this message and any copies. Thank you.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Publib mailing list
> Publib at webjunction.org
> https://lists.webjunction.org/mailman/listinfo/publib
>
>

-- 
Edith Isele
Assistant Manager
Outreach Services
St. Louis County Library (MO)
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/publib/attachments/20091105/ac1fa833/attachment.htm>