Oh, SAPL patrons it is Wednesday and the midweek slump seems to have hit our small library rather hard. The sun is shining, the kids are out and our library is quiet.
Shouldn't libraries be quiet? Isn't that a good thing?
Never. Libraries have evolved and though the 1950's image of a shushing librarian still preveals, it isn't at all what most librarians want. Of course, I'm not saying we should starting running up and down the aisles or shouting out the lyrics to "Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?" but please, a little noise would be nice.
No, quiet libraries are boring. Quiet libraries, without the hustle and bustle of reference questions, technology complaints and children playing are procrastination mines, says the librarian looking at children's story hour photos and program idea guides. (I haven't forgotten my strong need to reinstate story hour. I'm looking at starting it up again in the fall!)
I did put off some items that needed attending...but tomorrow is just 18 hours away and it's not raining for once.
I can't update you on any news, because there isn't any new news to update.
So I will leave you with a fun picture of a shushing librarian and with the hope that tomorrow will bring in new news.
Yours in what-was-I-doing?
Oh, yeah,
Sarah
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