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I Work at a Public Library Book Review

I Work at a Public Library: A Collection of Crazy Stories from the Stacks - Gina Sheridan

First of all, I don't think anyone who doesn't work in a public library will really be able to appreciate this book. While I do work in a public library - for about a year and a half now, I found this book a bit annoying at times.

 

Gina Sheridan has written and composed several happenings in the libraries she's worked in her past. From patrons asking amusing questions to overhearing conversations while shelving. This book brings her blog to book form.

 

I do appreciate what Sheridan is doing here, and rather enjoyed the last chapter more than anything - the point of being a librarian and helping the community. It did make me laugh on a few occasions but I felt annoyed because of some of the answers to the reference questions as well as the fact that she felt the need to publish people's questions. But, other than that this is enjoyable and many of my friends and coworkers will enjoy this little book.