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Related: About this forumThe nicest thing happened today,
and I just had to share it.Someone came to my back door. I live in the country, so I don't let just anyone in the house.
She was carrying a large book. I thought it was some missionary type, so I was reluctant to answer the door.
After a couple of seconds, I recognized her as one of my neighbors, whom I do not see very often. She looks older, but I knew her, so I let her in.
She had a beautifully preserved old book, and she wanted to know if I knew how to find out its value. Actually, she has a box of books, at home, because an older relative has passed, and she is cleaning things.
She needed help, and the local library would not give her a clue. She spoke with her adult children, who used to be my library patrons before I retired. They told her to ask me. They told her that I was the only librarian in town who knew anything, and I should be asked any and all reference questions.
I found the value of her book quickly. I printed out some information for her and we had a nice talk.
I don't know what is the matter with them at that local library. They don't have enough staff. Many of them are poorly trained and unqualified to do anything. I don't even go in there any more, except when I need to renew my card. I use a library about twelve miles away, in another community. I still have a few colleagues down there who have not retired.
Actually, I get reference questions every once in a while. I am glad to help people, even though I am retired.
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The nicest thing happened today, (Original Post)
murielm99
Oct 2018
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MaryMagdaline
(6,855 posts)1. Love that story
Thank you
Aristus
(66,385 posts)2. Librarians are heroes.
I have always thought so.
Freedomofspeech
(4,226 posts)3. I am a retired high school librarian...
I miss my work every day.
GeoWilliam750
(2,522 posts)4. Librarians are super cool!
(Even the ones who are Cubs fans..... )
George II
(67,782 posts)5. Nice story, good of you to help. Sure makes up for the garbage news...
....we've seen the last several days.
BTW, I know what you're talking about with respect to your reluctance. A few times a year we have the Jehovah's Witnesses come through our neighborhood. Luckily we see them coming and NEVER open the door to them. And if I have time, I call the neighbors to warn them.
murielm99
(30,745 posts)6. It's great that you warn the neighbors.
I think I will do that, too.