Libraries are awkward places. Why are we supposed to always be silent in libraries? Sure, people may be studying, but we should not have to let those few nerdy people ruin our fun. Libraries are an awesome place for friends to chill! They have computers with the internet for free, public use. They have free books and magazines to look at. They even have some soft, comfy chairs. Honestly, who would not like to spend an entire Saturday hanging out at the library?
Regarding libraries, let's speek of librarians. I feel that librarians are mentally abused by the media. They must be one of the most stereotyped people in the world! Whenever you watch a T.V. show or a movie, how are librarians portrayed? They are always old, ornery ladies with their hair pulled back, real tight, in a bun. Any they always wear creepy little glasses attached around their necks with sparkling diamond chums. What the heck? This is so not fair? This could greatly influence what kinds of people are hired to be librarians. Paula Abdul should have the same chance to become a librarian as the rest of us!
If books, and magazines, and computers in libraries are used for free, then how do staff members at libraries, including librarians, get paid? Don't tell my they are paid with the late return fees, because that would probably only get them one dollar a week! This is a question that has boggled my mind forever. How? How are they paid? With what money? Where does the money come from?
3 comments:
My guess is that librarians get paid from late fees and tax money from the city. Maybe. I'll look into it.
I love libraries too.
Yes, I believe they are on government funds, because it's the SLC COUNTY library system...so the SLC county taxes we pay probably go to support them. You should link to Brittany's blog and read about her library story, "Lovers at the Library"...It's quite amusing.
I have a little sister?
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