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Library Alphabet — K stands for Keywords
I thought about making a joke about the library having everything, including books about fixing the kitchen sink to use the letter “k”… but then I realized that was lame. It also feels lame to talk about keywords since that seems such an obvious choice for the Library Alphabet.
But is talking about Keywords within [...]
Library Alphabet — L stands for Loan Period
You thought I was going to say “L stands for libraries,” didn’t you? Nope, I’m going for “loan period” on this one. After all, the video rental stores have trained everyone to be aware of when things are due back with the lending institution! If you think our fines are tough, try [...]
Posted by Laurie on March 26th, 2008 under Library Alphabet | 1 Comment »Library Alphabet — J is for Jerks
As much as I love my job, there is one thing that makes it tough — Jerks. I could make a very long list of the abuse I’ve taken on the job, but what job is perfect? I think the more important thing is to remember this statement:
It’s not personal. It’s not [...]
Posted by Laurie on February 8th, 2008 under Library Alphabet | Comment now »Library Alphabet — I is for ISBN
Tim recently told me a little tidbit of information that I never knew… Did you know that if you added up all the numbers in an ISBN, eventually you’ll get to the number 10?
And have you noticed that a new version of ISBN recently launched? ISBN-13 came into effect January 2007. [...]
Library Alphabet — H is for Health information
When someone asks me what I think is the number one priority for informational needs of the general population, I always answer “health information.” Yes, getting a book on how to fix your car or how to prepare meal for Chinese New Year is helpful, but we all need health information and we need [...]
Posted by Laurie on February 6th, 2008 under Library Alphabet | Comment now »Library Alphabet — G is for Gutenberg
Yes, there were libraries long before the Gutenberg press, but I think it’s fair to say that our modern idea of a library can be traced to the invention of mass printing.
After all, libraries mainly existed before only where there were lots and lots… and lots of people to spend generations painstakingly handwriting every copy [...]
Library Alphabet — F is for fostering
Libraries and Librarians have a long history of fostering, or taking care of, people who need a haven. I myself spent a rough year of high school hiding in the library during the lunch period. And I’m proud to continue the tradition of providing a welcoming comfort for those who need a place [...]
Posted by Laurie on January 25th, 2008 under Library Alphabet | Comment now »Library Alphabet — E is for Exams
Have you ever been in a library during exam season? It’s a frightening place, isn’t it? All these normally mild-mannered students suddenly turn into a snarling pack of wildebeasts ready to shush out any sound that would disturb their peace. Any academic librarian know exactly what I’m talking about.
Honestly, I [...]
Library Alphabet — D is for Develop* (note the use of the wildcard)
Libraries are good at developing things. We are developers, we promote development, and we are always developing. I couldn’t pick just one version of this word so I’ll stick with my use of the wildcard a la database searching technique
Libraries help to develop communities or the sense of community. They [...]
Library Alphabet — C is for Catalogue, Circulation, and Cats
Is it just me or was this the one post in this series that is so predictable it’s boring? Okay, let’s get this one over with…
Yes, libraries have catalogues. Yes, people still mourn the death of the card catalogue. Yes, people love the online catalogue. Cataloguing itself is both an art [...]
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