>>>
>>> Still, the library card is almost akin to passport privileges, in a
>>> sense (trust?).
>>>
>>> The Media, PA free library lets me check books from any library in the
>>> county. Awile ago, I tried to get the Philadelphia Free Library library
>>> card but I needed to show a neighboring county library card to apply.
>>> Was I
>>> ****ed!!! Not really.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Andy
>> I'm a part time librarian at our village library. Our collection is
>> fairly small...about 6000 items, partly supplied by our county and
>> others donated or bought with donation moneys. We are all volunteers as
>> the county library "says" it doesn't have a budget to make us an
>> 'official' branch. Apparently the union requires certain things that
>> they don't have the budget to supply. We still use the paper card and
>> rubber stamp method, but can order materials by computer from the
>> central location. I like the Kindle idea, but don't buy books (my
>> income doesn't allow it) and it would be silly, since I can order all
>> the latest books through our system. It would be good for those who buy
>> books, though, since it's much cheaper....Sharon in Canada
>
>
> Sharon,
>
> I always thought that being a librarian was a boring job but not without
> due respect! Just the other day when I got my library card renewed,
> wandering around, I found myself straightening up the volumes alignments!
>
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

Not boring as I see it. We only average 150 items in a month and that
leaves lots of time to read. We're only open 16 hrs a week and serve a
population of approx 500 residents. We have a faithful following that are
appreciative of having us so close. I find no distractions once the actual
duties are subtracted from my time there, and spend the rest of the time
reading. I rather enjoy it since I have health issues and the duties are
light. Other volunteer jobs are beyond my physical abilities. I'm happy
with it anyway :-) .......Sharon