We’ve all heard them. Probably more than once or twice. These are the reactions and responses librarians receive when they introduce themselves to those who aren’t in the field.
1) “Do people still even go to the library now that there’s Google?” [Yes, I HAVE heard this!]
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Showing posts with label dissing librarians. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dissing librarians. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Monday, August 25, 2014
Close The Libraries And Buy Everyone An Amazon Kindle Unlimited Subscription
A terrible, short-sighted (tongue-in-check, I hope) suggestion from Forbes.
Herein some of the responses:
Do you not understand the plethora of other resources available to library patrons outside of books? How would a subscription to this service replace those services? Libraries offer such free services as: counseling with a lawyer or social worker, internet access, access to printers and copiers (sometimes for a fee), ESL classes, multitudes of programming for children and teens, a community hub for learning and socialization, among many other resources. Libraries/librarians are often on the forefront of activism for privacy rights, particularly in the United States. How does a service such as Amazon’s lending program advocate for its community?
In regards to book lending itself, the Amazon service is severely limited [and] does not include a wealth of titles available through other services, including libraries.
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If you added up the real costs (labor, planning, staff knowledge, etc.) involved in the work libraries do, it would be far more than is ever received in financial support from their communities. Libraries are one of the few truly public services where you can say, you get MORE than you pay for.
Herein some of the responses:
Do you not understand the plethora of other resources available to library patrons outside of books? How would a subscription to this service replace those services? Libraries offer such free services as: counseling with a lawyer or social worker, internet access, access to printers and copiers (sometimes for a fee), ESL classes, multitudes of programming for children and teens, a community hub for learning and socialization, among many other resources. Libraries/librarians are often on the forefront of activism for privacy rights, particularly in the United States. How does a service such as Amazon’s lending program advocate for its community?
In regards to book lending itself, the Amazon service is severely limited [and] does not include a wealth of titles available through other services, including libraries.
***
If you added up the real costs (labor, planning, staff knowledge, etc.) involved in the work libraries do, it would be far more than is ever received in financial support from their communities. Libraries are one of the few truly public services where you can say, you get MORE than you pay for.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Friday, July 29, 2011
FAQs About Catalogers
Frequently Asked Questions About Library Catalogers. Some of these are even true.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Stop Trashing My Library!
Libby Post and some associates have launched a new website/blog. www.stoptrashingmylibrary.org is "designed to forcefully correct the untruth said about libraries in blogs and on newspaper comment pages. Those of us in the library world have to start responding to the inaccuracies and, honestly, the just plain stupid things people say about our public libraries."
The group will also have a corresponding Facebook page going up shortly. Check it out. Send them stories and links. Comment on what’s there and take action—go back to the newspapers where the negative comments are made and correct them, tell them how important libraries are the fabric of our communities.
The group will also have a corresponding Facebook page going up shortly. Check it out. Send them stories and links. Comment on what’s there and take action—go back to the newspapers where the negative comments are made and correct them, tell them how important libraries are the fabric of our communities.
Monday, January 03, 2011
Death by Irony: How Librarians Killed the Academic Library
A satire by Brian T. Sullivan
"Insensible of mortality, and desperately mortal."
—Shakespeare
The academic library has died. Despite early diagnosis, audacious denial in the face of its increasingly severe symptoms led to its deterioration and demise. The academic library died alone, largely neglected and forgotten by a world that once revered it as the heart of the university. On its deathbed, it could be heard mumbling curses against Google and something about a bygone library guru named Ranganathan.
"Insensible of mortality, and desperately mortal."
—Shakespeare
The academic library has died. Despite early diagnosis, audacious denial in the face of its increasingly severe symptoms led to its deterioration and demise. The academic library died alone, largely neglected and forgotten by a world that once revered it as the heart of the university. On its deathbed, it could be heard mumbling curses against Google and something about a bygone library guru named Ranganathan.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
FL Legislator: Dewey Decimal System “anachronistic”
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/dec/19/na-libraries-offer-plenty-for-storms-to-stew-over/news-breaking/ Libraries Offer Plenty For Storms To Stew Over
Another librarian diss:
The Dewey Decimal System.
[State Sen. Ronda] Storms, R-Valrico, railed against the book-cataloging system during a budget hearing on state library aid, calling the Dewey Decimal System "anachronistic," costly and just plain frustrating.
The system requires training for both staff and users, she complained. If Barnes & Noble organizes its books more simply, why can’t libraries?
"A lot of little old librarians are going to have a heart attack that I even said that out loud," Storms said during Wednesday’s hearing. “But it really is ridiculous.”
Secretary of State Kurt Browning, who oversees state support of libraries, told the committee that Dewey Decimal is the national standard, set by the Library of Congress.
"The Library of Congress can do what the Library of Congress wants," Storms said. "If it’s costing us money … it’s time to wake up and smell the coffee."
Another librarian diss:
The Dewey Decimal System.
[State Sen. Ronda] Storms, R-Valrico, railed against the book-cataloging system during a budget hearing on state library aid, calling the Dewey Decimal System "anachronistic," costly and just plain frustrating.
The system requires training for both staff and users, she complained. If Barnes & Noble organizes its books more simply, why can’t libraries?
"A lot of little old librarians are going to have a heart attack that I even said that out loud," Storms said during Wednesday’s hearing. “But it really is ridiculous.”
Secretary of State Kurt Browning, who oversees state support of libraries, told the committee that Dewey Decimal is the national standard, set by the Library of Congress.
"The Library of Congress can do what the Library of Congress wants," Storms said. "If it’s costing us money … it’s time to wake up and smell the coffee."
Monday, October 29, 2007
And here you thought they couldn't make a TV series just about librarians
At least in Australia. But not a very pleasant one, judging by the title of the article: Bigotry by the book.
Friday, September 14, 2007
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