This time of year I am a bit envious of my public library friends. They are all extremely busy on a daily basis with summer reading madness. I remember it well, it's only been two years since I was in a public library. The work day disappears and you feel like the only things you've done all day are pass out summer reading materials, tell people where the bathroom is, and suggest books to read to kids and teens.
These days I'm in an academic library and summer is not our busy season. I can go all day without a reference question. It doesn't mean I don't have things to do but there are times you feel like you could truly hear a pin drop. This will be at it's worst next week. It's July 4th week, we have no classes all week, and most of my staff will be on vacation so it will be even quieter than usual.
I will take the opportunity to begin the overdue weeding of our health collection. It's a great time to weed books because I don't feel bad about making noise while shifting things around.
Just think of me next week. Particularly if you are a public librarian, although I doubt you'll have time.
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