A few weeks ago I went to a community resource fair and spent a frustrating couple of hours watching Hispanic-looking people pass my white self by and stop to talk in Spanish to the people on either side of me, both of whom were Hispanic-looking as well. I am confident I look friendly (possibly too friendly) and I was also giving away candy, so I suspect this is because I don't look like I speak Spanish. I realized that I really, really need an "hablo español" button that I can wear to stuff like this, and I am going to ask my boss if the library will buy me one (not that it would be pricey, but I feel strongly about library staff not being expected to pay for the things they need to do their jobs).
Have you ever come across a weird supply or tool that you needed for your library work, something that couldn't be added to the standard Demco or Office Depot order? I'm curious!
There was a weird guy at my old library who wanted us to buy Luminol, to show up blood and other stains
ReplyDeleteWhoa. I think everyone involved would wish they could un-see the results of Luminol in the library.
DeleteI know right?
DeleteWe want breath mints to give to our patrons, but our keeper of the purchasing orders says no
ReplyDeleteBummer! I think that would be a nice thing!
DeleteSteve has a button maker if they won't buy you one.
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