things I, the librarian, cannot and can do for you

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Miss Julie

March 28, 2010

I cannot

read your mind
do your homework for you
babysit your child
allow you to drop the f-bomb repeatedly in the children’s department, around small children
design/create the flyer for your small business
reserve a movie for you that is still in theaters

I can

perform a reference interview, which means I will ask you many questions that might make it seem like I am slow, but I am really just trying to make sure I can get you what you actually want
show you all the materials we have on a topic, and maybe even find some area tutors
entertain your child during storytime and show you our play area, full of puzzles, pop-up books, and puppets
give you the choice to either watch your language or leave my department
show you how to log on to our computers, the basics of publisher, and help you print your flyer (in color, if you like!)
tell you where that movie is currently playing in our area, and let you know the DVD release date

2 responses to “things I, the librarian, cannot and can do for you”

Scope Notes

March 29, 2010

Nice post – so true. Now, can you reserve a copy of Iron Man II for me?

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1. iris
  
  April 12, 2010
  
  A friend of mine recently sent me a message to tell me that someone asked her for a DVD of Hot Tub Time Machine, and it made her think of me. Asking too early for that movie is particularly funny to me.
  
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I’ve worked with children and their families for over twenty years. I’m a storyteller, librarian, musician, and advocate. I’m passionate about early childhood education, inclusion, and ethical leadership. These are my stories.