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02/01/2003: "Stupid library policies"
Today I encountered one of the stupidest library policies ever.
I had two books that I had already renewed, but hadn't read yet. I was halfway through one and still needed to read the other. They were due today, so I took them to the library and asked the librarian at the checkout desk if I could check them back in and then take them out again (when you renew, they only let you do it once). I didn't think there'd be a problem, because according to the online catalogue, there were about 8 other copies of each book in various branches around town, which means no one was waiting for me to return it so they could read it.
Her answer: No. Why? Because it's a "browsing library" and they expect the books back after two months, BUT I could reserve another copy right now and have them send it in from another branch. I felt like hitting her over the head with the books. WHY go through the trouble of bringing in an IDENTICAL copy from another library and sending the one I'd returned to its home library when you could just give me the one I had back? It just defied all logic. I wouldn't even mind so much if I wasn't going back up to school tomorrow and won't be able to get the books until I come home next.
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Good vibes to you. I love books. Cha cha cha! :)Little Willow, Sunday, February 2nd