Thursday, May 19, 2011

You may be a reference librarian if...

Actual conversation:

"Excuse me, I can't seem to find this book. Where's the C section?"

"'C' section? You want books about obstetrics?"

"No, I found this book in the catalog, but I can't find it."

"Well, what is the call number? I'd be happy to help you find it."

"C2011. Where is that?"

At this point, I very carefully did NOT say that the patron was, in fact, giving me the publication's copyright date, and not a full call number.

At least I knew that the patron was looking for a new book, probably in the new book section...


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