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My Life in Questions

Working in a public library has so many perks. One of the biggest is the ability to laugh out the outrageous conversations that have the propensity to happen. I know there are so many like these that occur, so many worth documentation, so you might see more posts along a similar vein. Another website dedicated to the daily struggles experienced by librarians the world over, is aptly titled Librarian Problems (http://librarianproblems.com). #welcometomylife #orlackthereof

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Patron: Um, excuse me, do you have any army books?
Me: Anything specific?
Patron: Naw, it’s for my 12 year old. So he can read it.
Me: “Okay....”

Patron: Could you see if you could find a book about the human body?
Me: Sure, we have human biology books, let me find the specific call number for you.
Patron: Thanks, I just want to make sure that I’m a girl. You never know.
Me: Umm….

Patron: Can you fix the computer?
Me: What seems to be the problem?
Patron: Well, that’s what I’m asking you.
Me: Right.

2 Seconds before closing…
Paton: Could you show me where to find this CD?

Patron: This DVD case doesn’t have a DVD in it.
Me: That’s alright. We carry all the fiction DVDs at the Library Card Desk where you can check them out. There are signs indicating the new DVD policies.
Patron: Well, you can’t expect me to read signs!
Me: …

Patron: Can I get a library card?
Me: Sure! You’ll want to fill out the application right over there at…the library card desk.

Patron: Do you have the absolute newest book in this series by this very famous author?
Me: Let me check. I’m sorry, it doesn’t look like we have it in our catalog yet.  I can fill out a Suggest a Purchase to add it to our collection.
Patron: That would be great. Can I pick it up tomorrow?
Me: Well…


Patron: Will I go to jail if I bring my book back late?

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