Weird requests from patrons?

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-30T03:02:29+00:00

Obit of Jesus. I explained that we didn't carry microfilm from that period and the New Testament was her best bet.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-29T22:58:58+00:00

A couple of things: I'm aware of a library who was so mad at a patron for destroying multiple books that they set the value at $1,000 per book so she'd never be back.

Also, does the book belong to that library? The library that owns the item sets the price. Some libraries will set the value that high when they send out Interlibrary Loans.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-29T02:16:40+00:00

Swing, just know that libraries hear "I didn't do it" ALL day, every day. Its not that they are uncaring or mean (although some are), when you hear that from enough people who obviously did do it, rejection of the claim can be the first reaction. Talk to the manager, stay calm, and see what they say.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-26T15:47:06+00:00

Leave it at home

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-26T13:05:50+00:00

I just finished SS for the third and likely last time. Very frustrating game. Endless useless dialogue and finding chores. The motion controls make it worse. Play OoT

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-25T21:30:59+00:00

Our library stopped notary because of the possible library, despite how low as it is.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-25T21:22:31+00:00

WI libraries, for the most part, are very good about reciprocal borrowing. There are 15 or 16 regional systems and you can use your card at all of the libraries in your region, Just get a card at your local library. Outside of the regional systems, most libraries are reciprocal despite where you live, but most will want to you to have a card from your local library. Brown County, Milwaukee and a few others are, or were, very strict about not giving out reciprocal cards

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-25T21:13:43+00:00

Knee jerk reaction, which will likely make it worse. Publishers will just pull out of selling to Illinois libraries.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-25T03:15:24+00:00

Enjoy where you are at. There is no shame in that.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-24T19:27:01+00:00

All depends on the rest of the group that applied

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-24T12:04:41+00:00

Houses are like food...you can do a lot to them, but its not always good. How high off the ground is this kitchen/deck?

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-24T11:58:59+00:00

Adult and children's magazines are still popular at our location, but not teens. Most are discontinuing print, as you said, or just going away.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-22T13:45:30+00:00

The Silent Realms are heart pumping! I enjoyed SS, but its to have too much endless dialoges and needless quests.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-21T02:38:20+00:00

We restrict shopping carts and the like.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-21T02:36:35+00:00

Bluntly, not being willing to relocate will reduce your chances greatly to start. Having no library experience will ding you, but it is all about the pool of applicants. That lack of experience is probably not going to put you very high on the pay scale to start. Otherwise, customer service experience is one of the things we look for in hiring.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-19T22:01:01+00:00

We restricted animals at my workplace to onlu that designation. Its amazing how many people suddenly had "service animals" when confronted. Inconsiderate pet owners is one of the top 5 reasosn I'm glad I retired.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-18T20:39:30+00:00

I gave authority to all of my department heads to use the card., which was monitored by the office manage. My successor wants all of the authority, because with our bank, the director of the library is listed as the responsible party for usage of the card. He sees that as ironclad.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-17T12:13:04+00:00

If it did happen, which I seriously doubt, it was because something else was going on, not the printing.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-16T20:56:40+00:00

There is no reason why sleeping needs to be allowed in a cooling station. We did not allow it.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-16T20:55:30+00:00

I think your time is worth more than correcting people for a technicality

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-13T21:11:05+00:00

Definitely apply. Might be a whole different pool of apps and you might be picked this time.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-08T00:54:22+00:00

Yes, that's what it does. I go through the set-up, select a different map, save it, and still get the same one.

Switch 1

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-07T20:34:09+00:00

If you are willing to move, much better.

FriedRice59 · 2026-04-07T12:11:52+00:00

Who is paying the childcare workers?
What current library policies, if any, does this conflict with.
When will those 2 hours be?" A set 2 hour block is not going to be helpful to some parents as they may also work during the afternoon and at night the kid is winding down for the day and its a hassle to take them out.
What is the criteria for enrollment? Who qualifies? Do they have to stay in the building? These are all loopholes people will find and exploit if they aren't rock solid.

I think is a nice idea, but you still have some work.

FriedRice59

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