- Fake an epileptic seizure.
- Pretend that you did it in a fit of rage. (Stomp a few of the books for dramatic effect.)
- Jump aboard the cart and ride it out the front door.
- Walk away and leave it for someone else to clean up.
- Swear.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Booktrucks, Crashing
Every once in a while, a librarian will experience the infuriating and humiliating experience of turning over a cart loaded with books while patrons are watching. There are several acceptable ways to handle this situation:
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how about just a simple announcement: "Cleanup in Aisle 4, Science and Nature"?
I find that lighting a match just after this happens makes a powerful statement... Especially in the Children's Dept.
Like I need to topple a booktruck at work to swear...
oh man, this is so true. I usually just say 'whoops!' ver dramatically, look delighted and clean it up. After that, I push the book truck on, swearing to myself.
This is just one more reason to go totally electronic, baby.
I have to agree with cathleen. Totally electronic. Librarians, you'd better learn the computer...
Great God in the morning! Go totally electronic!?!
The computers crash far more often than the booktrucks!!!
Man oh man. Most of the libraries I've worked at consider this a "rite of passage" in tech services and/or circulation. Usually accompanied by your coworkers standing around and watching you clean up while swearing profusely.
Can you blame it on your imaginary friend???
We're staffed *entirely* by imaginary friends most days.
Maybe a few imaginary friends or gremlins?
Always love the 'scream' when a cart topples over.
Hey. I thought I was the only one this happened too.
This is one of the good things of working in a University library. The clerck are taking care of the bookcarts!
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