So this lady is sitting at the computer, and she's trying to work the A: drive, but that computer is weird and I pipe up and tell her where to find the drive.
Then she turns to me and says:
Woman at Computer: Can I ask you a question?
Real Librarian: Sure.
WaC: Why are people so hateful? I just got married and everyone is throwing it in my face that I only got married because I wanted a meal ticket.
RL: Uh...
WaC: They think he pays my bills, but he doesn't!! We help each other. Even my MOM has said that!!
RL: Uh...
WaC: I'm sorry to bring this on you, but I have no one to talk to.
RL: Uh...well, I'm sorry they are saying things like that, I understand how upsetting that must be. (relieved when an actual patron with LIBRARY question walks up).
Is the Librarian the new Bartender? If so, I'm glad I got my bachelors degree in Psych!
I just attended a presentation for candidates for a library director job. One of the candidates mentioned that librarians are starting to add "counselor" to their long list of job duties.
ReplyDeleteI kind of enjoy listening to people ramble about their personal problems (on a humorous level) so don't mind this at all!
I just attended a presentation for candidates for a library director job. One of the candidates mentioned that librarians are starting to add "counselor" to their long list of job duties.
ReplyDeleteI kind of enjoy listening to people ramble about their personal problems (on a humorous level) so don't mind this at all!
haha. What an interesting patron...
ReplyDeleteI also got my B.S. degree in Psych (and no that's not BS). :)
Hi, I am writing a post today and want to have a few real librarians come on over and comment on a question I have. If you can, please come over sometime after 12 noon today (Friday, Dec. 28) EST. I'm in Boston, Mass., US.
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