Hey, Book Teacher

Immediately after I explain Banned Books Week, the teacher tells students, "Normally you're not allowed to read these books, but this week you can."

Student: Have you read The Great Gatsby?

When administration decided to close the library for two weeks, but no one thought to tell me.

When an adorably nerdy student asked, "Do you have the book Entertaining Satan?"

This week was pretty rough, but I had a couple moments with students that made me think, "Oh right, that's why I do this."

On Senior Skip Day

When my freshman discovered the comments function on LibGuides

When a student asks me to help them find a book for their senior paper.

When a student complains that he doesn't like Latin when I tell him to go back to class

When school administration renamed the library the Media Center.

Last week I was working with an English class just beginning work on their senior papers. As I was circulating, I noticed a group of girl typing, "what's the scientific name for vagina" into Google. From behind them, I said, "Is that your topic?" 

You're awesome and we love you! :D

Trying to help a student find a book from her U.S. History recommended reading list, only to realize all the titles have been out of print for 30 years.

When I found that my new Chromebooks had been in the Tech office for a week and no one told me.

Overhearing students talking about EasyBib in the hall.

When I didn't have the book a student wanted, but I sent her away with three others.