tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post5632095713550350284..comments2023-11-17T02:00:41.753-06:00Comments on not enough books: Library's without Librarians?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17182023445485838169noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-33753712054705607982011-02-09T11:37:35.963-06:002011-02-09T11:37:35.963-06:00ladytink - I don't think so, when I put my hol...ladytink - I don't think so, when I put my hold items on the pad and scan my card, it shows on the screen the items that I have ready to be picked up and will mark that I got them. My guess is that if I picked up a wrong item it wouldn't let me check it out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182023445485838169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-8841860952877217842011-02-08T19:29:50.179-06:002011-02-08T19:29:50.179-06:00Bet that would simplify things but wouldn't yo...Bet that would simplify things but wouldn't you have to worry about someone picking up what you placed on hold?Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-37102718484824856332011-02-08T12:08:46.045-06:002011-02-08T12:08:46.045-06:00Prof. Stacy - I'm glad to see I'm not the ...Prof. Stacy - I'm glad to see I'm not the only one using the self-checkout, I was feeling guilty, but it's so nice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182023445485838169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-12510109870295983592011-02-08T12:02:11.431-06:002011-02-08T12:02:11.431-06:00Diaryofaneccentric - OH..I never thought about tha...Diaryofaneccentric - OH..I never thought about that! That now since they don't have to focus on checking out books they are more available to help with questions, etc. I just hope the ceo's etc see that and don't cut jobs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182023445485838169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-83625436177388635952011-02-08T11:39:40.781-06:002011-02-08T11:39:40.781-06:00Our local branch has had self checkout for three y...Our local branch has had self checkout for three years. It is kinda sad, but it also very convenient!Professor Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04901985882402657014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-17222856481403583372011-02-08T10:49:43.046-06:002011-02-08T10:49:43.046-06:00Su-sieee! Mac - Thanks for the kind words, I'm...Su-sieee! Mac - Thanks for the kind words, I'm so glad you like the new look. I loved my owls, but a new look was needed. And I mostly read on my Google reader so I tend not to notice blog changes too.<br /><br />It will be interesting to see if the job title changes. I don't really know what happens behind the scenes or know exactly what librarian's do all day. I, obviously, only see them doing the things I need done..such as checking out books.<br /><br />Gary - oh no..volunteers? I would hate to see the library lose all it's employees and work just with volunteers. I would imagine things wouldn't run as smooth and a lot of knowledge would be lost. I know I can download e-audio books from my library, it's supposed to then "disappear" within a couple of weeks, like a normal library hold. I wonder if they will do the same thing as e-books? Or perhaps a book will be in e-format for the masses and only libraries will get printed copies to loan out? You ask an excellent question!<br /><br />Lynne - It looks like we aren't alone with the self-holds and self-check out. I honestly haven't discussed books or asked for recommendations from a librarian in an incredibly long time, so I haven't noticed the lack of bookish knowledge. From the comments, I think it might be common these days, unfortunately.<br /><br />Bermudaonion - It is sad! Even though I liked how fast and easy it was for me to do everything myself, I did miss the interaction.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182023445485838169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-82328391943410517482011-02-08T09:55:08.647-06:002011-02-08T09:55:08.647-06:00My library has self-checkout, and you have to get ...My library has self-checkout, and you have to get all holds -- except for interlibrary loans -- yourself. There are a couple of librarians devoted to checkout, though, so they're not gone. I find that the self-checkout is much more efficient, and I like that now there are more librarians in each area to answer questions and make suggestions, etc. The Girl is always asking the librarians for suggestions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-81866433708191630632011-02-08T08:11:40.035-06:002011-02-08T08:11:40.035-06:00Our library has had the self check-out for a long ...Our library has had the self check-out for a long time and recently added the hold shelves like yours has. The last time I got a book from the library, I didn't interact with a soul and I thought it was all kind of sad.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-51810342106511472652011-02-08T06:50:41.482-06:002011-02-08T06:50:41.482-06:00Our library has the same things. I don't mind...Our library has the same things. I don't mind finding my own book on the hold shelf. That really saves time. But I haven't used the self-check out yet. Usually when I go to the library, there's not a big line at the check out desk. But if there were, I would probably try the self check-out.<br /><br />Unfortunately, at our small library, the librarians don't really know about the books. They are just part-time help who are there to return books to the shelves and check the books out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-52926793781569422102011-02-08T05:52:46.653-06:002011-02-08T05:52:46.653-06:00The EXACT same thing is happening here - Richmond,...The EXACT same thing is happening here - Richmond, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - across the pond. I was there not 20 minutes ago. <br />Talk is of having the library services manned by volunteers in the very near future. And e-books? I'm wondering how libraries will handle those.Gary Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02283560376212654045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-4394414593942361522011-02-08T04:31:00.107-06:002011-02-08T04:31:00.107-06:00P.S. I like your new blog look. I've been read...P.S. I like your new blog look. I've been reading your posts through the RSS feed so it's been awhile since I've come by. Obviously. :-)Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136628.post-68178597020252323212011-02-08T04:29:01.517-06:002011-02-08T04:29:01.517-06:00It will be the library techs and library aides tha...It will be the library techs and library aides that lose their jobs. It's been years since I've seen a librarian check in/out books or hand me a book on hold. The other day, I learned that a library tech at my library did the actual search and ordering of books for interlibrary loans I requested. <br /><br />I wonder if librarians will eventually be called knowledge managers or information specialists because they use the Internet more often to find answers for patrons.Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.com