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On Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:28:33 +0000, Invisible wrote:
> Well, they *do* move books from library to library on request. But I've
> looked at the library's catalogue, and there's almost nothing
> interesting in it.
Just browsing the catalogue isn't sufficient; if you're looking for books
on a topic, ask the staff to help you find them. That's what they're
paid to do.
> (I especially love the 1960s-era dumb terminal connected to a
> telex-style user interface that they use for allowing you to access the
> catalogue. Nice to know they're up with modern times...)
I remember an actual card catalogue - you know, with index cards with the
entries printed on them? You think what you're seeing isn't helpful, try
using an actual meatspace card catalogue. :-)
>> But if you get to know the staff at the library, they're often full of
>> useful information.
>
> From what I've seen, they're over-worked, under-paid, and very
> unmotivated.
I think the lack of motivation often comes from not being given
challenging work. But the topics you are looking for would be a
challenge, so get to know them. You may also find that having someone
ask them for something interesting/challenging is just what they're
waiting for - far better than having some tween coming in asking where to
find the latest Twilight 'novel', which is probably 90% of what they get
asked about.
Jim
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