Comments on: BLT, Easy on the Malaise

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:12:54 +0000

It is such an exciting and great time to be a librarian! But, then we have those that want to kill excitement-every idea one has squelched and teasing because you are ethusiastic and excited about service to our users, and told don’t do it for them because you go the extra mile! No wonder us new librarians get discouraged!

By: josh

josh — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:49:32 +0000

Nice response, Darlene. Thanks!

Hey everyone, if you want to discuss library stuff here in my comments, go for it. Pretend I’m not here. Carry on!

By: Darlene Foat

Darlene Foat — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:14:49 +0000

Josh:
I want to reply to anonymus. Homebound or outreach is for people who cannot come to the library. The service is free, they get longer checkout periods, no fines and can choose the most current items.
Signing families up for the summer reading program you find that with the economy the way it is, we are the only entertainment they can afford. As long as items are returned or renewed on time there are no charges. Libraries need to emphasis we are here to serve the public. You do an excellent job with all you offer the patrons. I keep telling my coworkers check-out Josh’s site. So many ideas!
Darlene (Mom)

By: josh

josh — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:05:07 +0000

That’s an interesting topic to think about and discuss. But I wish you hadn’t submitted it anonymously.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:00:58 +0000

Discussion topic:

Many members of the public who would rather utilize a home delivery service, may be willing to pay fees for the added convenience of such services and transactions, that otherwise would be free of charge if done in person. Others may be willing to pay a fee for a shorter hold period. The library staff and Board will need to determine whether and in what circumstances such â€˜convenience feesâ€™ would be in the public interest.

The use of â€œservice feesâ€ rather than â€œfinesâ€ is a more positive method of maintaining fair boundaries and limits in regards to library resources. Requiring a deposit when placing an item on hold, then redeeming the deposit at the time of pick-up for credits at the Friendsâ€™ book sales are more attractive ways of implementing limits on library resources.

By: See Also… » Hi, how are you?

See Also… » Hi, how are you? — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:20:22 +0000

[...] wanted to check in. I haven’t been posting much lately, but I don’t feel exactly like my beloved nerdboy Josh who says he’s bored with “Libraryland,” if not libraries and librarians [...]

By: josh

josh — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:25:07 +0000

Maybe it is the summer doldrums, Walt. But long-form writing…yeah, I’m just not feeling inspired enough to do that.

By: walt crawford

walt crawford — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:07:20 +0000

You’re definitely not alone. I have a two-week vacation as current excuse, but somehow don’t expect to see loads of inspired posts before ALA Annual…

For that matter, I’m less than inspired as regards long-form writing at the moment, which could result in a short or late C&I. Maybe the summer doldrums?

By: Jenica

Jenica — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:03:41 +0000

We’re currently playing a heavily modified version of 2.0 (since that’s what most of us cut our teeth on), but a bunch of our friends are burning with creative wildfire over 4.0. So we shall see!

By: josh

josh — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:48:07 +0000

I was never much of a fan of D&D 3.x–I played it a few times, was kind of meh about the rules, preferring the Basic D&D I played in junior high. I was completely apathetic about the release of 4th edition D&D, until I started reading some actual play write-ups by some people who I respect a lot, and they’ve been talking about how much fun it is. The coolest description I read was “It feels like playing Basic D&D, as rewritten by Days of Wonder.” That hooked me. I was looking at the new books yesterday, and it really does look awfully cool. Now I’m really excited about it.