Tales of a Librarian
I tell you, college librarians hear and see the stupidest stuff. Mostly it results from lazy people wanting to either get away with something, or get you to do everything for them. I've worked at three different university libraries, and here are some of my favorites:
Student from Anonymous Georgia University #1: So, how do I sit at a computer?
Student #1 from Anonymous Georgia University #2: I don't have my ID, can I get in the computer lab anyway?
Me: No Ma'am. You have to have an ID to gain entrance.
Student: Oh come on! Just this once?
Me: No Ma'am. It's university policy.
Student (who pulls ID card OUT OF HER BACK POCKET): I think it's so stupid that we have to do this.
(Employers, take note. This one graduates in a year, I think)
Student #2 from Anonymous Georgia University #2 walks past large sign that clearly states "NO FOOD OR DRINK" with open water bottle in tow.
Me: Sir, you are not allowed to have any drinks back there.
Student: But water isn't a drink.
(the future is coming folks...*sigh*)
Student from Anonymous Virginia University: How much does it cost to check out books?
Me: Unless you have a fine on your record, it doesn't cost a thing.
Student: So it's free?
(*headdesk*)
Student from Anonymous Georgia University #1: So, how do I sit at a computer?
Student #1 from Anonymous Georgia University #2: I don't have my ID, can I get in the computer lab anyway?
Me: No Ma'am. You have to have an ID to gain entrance.
Student: Oh come on! Just this once?
Me: No Ma'am. It's university policy.
Student (who pulls ID card OUT OF HER BACK POCKET): I think it's so stupid that we have to do this.
(Employers, take note. This one graduates in a year, I think)
Student #2 from Anonymous Georgia University #2 walks past large sign that clearly states "NO FOOD OR DRINK" with open water bottle in tow.
Me: Sir, you are not allowed to have any drinks back there.
Student: But water isn't a drink.
(the future is coming folks...*sigh*)
Student from Anonymous Virginia University: How much does it cost to check out books?
Me: Unless you have a fine on your record, it doesn't cost a thing.
Student: So it's free?
(*headdesk*)