Will our libraries even exist 23 weeks from now? That's what I'm wondering while playing with the new technologies.
We're facing state budget cuts of 50%, and if those cuts go through, "my" library (The Community Library of Allegheny Valley -- Harrison) will most likely close....
Like some other posters, I'm not "against" technology; I'm just not keen on having yet another thing vying for my limited time. As I write this, I'm staring at a pile of 20 DVDs that need to be cataloged, overdues that need to be compiled, holds that need to be cleared and of course patrons who need varying degrees of assistance.
Does anyone else have a "Maxwell"? Someone who asks for things that don't exist?
I do wish we were able to choose a hobby or interest as a blog topic rather than 23 things itself; I learn better when there's something "in it" for me. That's why I have my adult Internet students search for recipes, movies, car values or other stuff they're interested in. I had a doomed-gardening and really-awful-children's-books blogs all ready in my head, but oh well. I'm sure I'll still be able to exercise some initiative. Maybe with my very next post!
Hail Xenu!
Ann
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Hail Xenu!
ReplyDeleteOn a more serious note, I had NO idea CLAV would be in such danger if the budget cuts go through! That is both a sin, and a shame. It's just WRONG. But I never would have known about it if you hadn't blogged it, so, way to use the technology for the greater good(?)
I'm really impressed with the way you've started off, and I can't wait to read more of your writings...your list, above, had me in absolute stitches...
Xenu, he's the Scientology boss god, right? It's sad that my soul has been shattered for millions of years and Tom Cruise will only glue the pieces back together if I pay him $100,000.
ReplyDeleteSad how they treat libraries these days. They used to last thousands of years, now a century is considered exceptional.