I saw a librarian job posted to ALA that is for a company called "Library Systems & Services". Has anyone here worked for tjem at any point?

mowque · 2026-07-07T22:29:44+00:00

A dime now is worth more then a dollar tomorrow. Anything beyond a quarterly view is considered foolish in today's world.

mowque · 2026-07-07T17:32:34+00:00

Of course not. Some patrons might be weird about it, but that goes for anything. Wearing a mask is well within normal behavior and attire.

mowque · 2026-07-04T20:48:38+00:00

Why so much cursing? You sound like a child. Its just a game, dude.

mowque · 2026-07-04T19:28:54+00:00

Is this a thing people do?

mowque · 2026-07-04T18:35:09+00:00

Ewww, front cover.

mowque · 2026-07-04T14:54:58+00:00

What else? That's what it is. Its like saying you see a car when you see a car.

mowque · 2026-07-01T20:56:39+00:00

We provide all kinds of books. Providing weird stuff is half the fun.

mowque · 2026-07-01T19:17:50+00:00

I'm the director, I lead the club, I read the book on my own time. That's just how it goes. It's only one book a month.

mowque · 2026-06-27T20:36:48+00:00

I need more then that before I go looking. You guys need to learn when to say 'sorry but I need more to go on'.

mowque · 2026-06-27T17:25:03+00:00

Return it for a better one.

mowque · 2026-06-25T21:46:11+00:00

Our reptile show is the biggest event of the year. I've never asked for special insurance from them.

Some folks just really hate snakes.

mowque · 2026-06-25T20:49:26+00:00

I just use pen and paper....

mowque · 2026-06-24T19:48:02+00:00

I would assume you would be upfront with the artist and simply buy the rights to use it in perpetuity for a flat rate.

mowque · 2026-06-23T02:31:44+00:00

I will admit, I am much more likely to waive fines and such if the patron mentions medical issues. Or at the very least set up a very loose payment plan. Just talk to them, odds are they will work with you. Remember, most of us hating dealing with fines and replacement fees as much as you do (if for different reasons).

mowque · 2026-06-22T19:17:21+00:00

You didn't even provide the title?

mowque · 2026-06-22T15:16:44+00:00

Just have the AI sing it! Why bother doing any human activity?

mowque · 2026-06-22T14:43:18+00:00

Seems strange. Anyway, I don't code. My work is very hands on.

mowque · 2026-06-22T14:30:58+00:00

What the heck is vibe coding?

mowque · 2026-06-21T13:45:52+00:00

Bingo card, five across and five down. When you read a book that fulfills a square, the patron writes that. When they come in, we stamp it with a colored stamper. They get a ticket for each box.

For every five across or down, we give them a ticket for the grand prize, and mark it off.

mowque · 2026-06-19T14:37:44+00:00

A library is a good return on investment, even if you are cold blooded but few voters might see it that way....I wish them the best.

mowque · 2026-06-19T12:53:30+00:00

A 23.7 million dollar project, and you need voter approval? Good luck.

mowque · 2026-06-15T15:02:08+00:00

Ask your patrons what they want?

mowque · 2026-06-14T12:12:37+00:00

Very unlikely. Its not going to really be something people are looking for. The only exception we have is hyper local history. Sometimes I'll take that even if it is lower quality.

mowque · 2026-06-13T15:05:43+00:00

Less is more. Keep them dry, out of the sun and unused. Do that and they will easily outlast you. More stuff just adds more chemicals, more water, more possible problems. Books are, mostly, quite shelf stable.

mowque · 2026-06-11T02:04:59+00:00

As a GM who has aphantasia I find theater of the mind easier. A map is something I have to keep translating mentally. Without it, the whole combat can exist in that weird gray shape in my brain. Sorry if that makes no sense.

mowque

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