Tag Archives: libraries

Various and Sundry Denizens of the Public Library

Posted on September 7, 2017 by elliottggish

The Shusher. Librarians rarely shush people these days; we’re usually so happy people are using the library that we don’t want to dampen their enthusiasm by making them be quiet. Luckily, most public libraries now have a resident Shusher, a patron … Continue reading →

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Ode to Difficult Library Patrons

Posted on November 5, 2016 by elliottggish

Most library patrons are delightful. A few are not. Here is a song for those few, to be sung to the tune of “Ode to Joy.”

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So You Want to Go to Library School: 10 Pieces of Advice, in No Particular Order

Posted on February 11, 2016 by elliottggish

Someone on Tumblr recently reached out to ask me what it was like to get a Master of Library and Information Studies. After answering them there, I realized that I still had a lot more to say on the subject. Also, … Continue reading →

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