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When all your cardigans are dirty

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When someone says your library is the best library

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Trying to comprehend the organization of a friend’s bookshelf

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When ALL the holds are on the bottom shelves

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“I’d love to be a librarian and sit and read all day!”

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When a patron says their reference question may be difficult

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When a patron checks out a book you suggested

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Sign on door: The Library will be closed today for staff training

Patrons:

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When you wear a new cardigan to work

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When you meet one of your favorite authors #ALAAC25

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When you’re out and about and you hear someone mention libraries

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Excited to be headed to #ALAAC25 this weekend!

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It’s okay to eat popcorn at the desk, right?

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When you’re on the desk and a huge children’s program releases

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When your desk replacement is five minutes late into your lunch break

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When you pull a book from reference

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When you promote a huge event through the newsletter, website, social media, and the local paper, and day of someone says, “Well, I didn’t know this was happening!”

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When a patron prints 20 pages but says they should only have to pay for the one they meant to

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When you have to work Saturday and Sunday

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The real reason I go to library conferences

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Resisting the urge to spoil a book you’re excited about

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When all your holds come in at once

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Getting a quote for a database

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Touring a brand new library

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Patron: “I think it’d be so awesome to work here. It’s so quiet!”

Me:

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When you’re trying to read but your family keeps talking to you

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When you see someone with one of your favorite books

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Shelf reading