Ralph russellFeb 23, 2024
Sheril Kirshenbaum

A librarian helped me find the book my son requested today. She knew the plot & the characters & even pointed me to the newest story from the series in case he might enjoy that too. Then she recommended other #books he might like.

When I thanked her, she simply shook her head explaining, “It’s my job. And I really love my job!”

I share this anecdote simply bc librarians are the best people 📚✨

Feb 23, 2024 at 1:03amMetatext
Show threadLaux Myth (aka Martin)Feb 23, 2024

@Sheril
If you want an alternate take, listen to the podcast Welcome to Nightvale.

Outside fiction, I have a similar take on librarians.

Show threadA Howling WildernessFeb 23, 2024

@lauxmyth @Sheril

Also Brandon Sanderson's series about Alcatraz and the Evil Librarians. But again, fictional librarians. Real librarians rock.

Show threadΩ 🌍 Gus PoseyFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril A simple truth for life on Earth. Go anywhere, the librarians will help you.
Show threadFallsMom 🌻Feb 23, 2024

@Sheril

I never knew that when I signed onto a career in library-world, and I am so glad that's where I spent my working years.

Show threadAndyHFeb 23, 2024

@Sheril

Librarians are walking/talking card catalogs with emotions.

Show threadJessamynFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril Literally used the words "It's my job and I love my job" at my job at the library today. Not true for all of us, but sure is true for many.
Show threadMarcus ReynoldsFeb 23, 2024

@Sheril

The “ultimate” take on librarians, libraries and reading – #NeilGaiman ten years ago:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/oct/15/neil-gaiman-future-libraries-reading-daydreaming

Neil Gaiman: Why our future depends on libraries, reading and daydreaming

A lecture explaining why using our imaginations, and providing for others to use theirs, is an obligation for all citizens

The Guardian
Show threadPeachMcDFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril #Librarians are on the front lines. Give them all the support you can!
#AntiFascist #Antifa #FreedomToRead
Show threadAdam Hancock Is Making TTRPGsFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril Thanks for sharing this. I start my new librarian job on Monday!
Show threadRusty RingFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril My grandmother was a librarian, and then a school librarian. She was bullish on the right to read, long before it was hip. (One hundred years ago-long.)
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@Sheril agreed.
Show threadAdlangxFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril How did we reach the point where Republicans hate Librarians?
Show threadgdtrfbFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril Absolutely, tip of the Cub cap to all Librarians.
Show threadIronCladLouFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril the librarians at our local library are the same. Amazing every time.
Show threadMartha HowellFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril
Libraries are the pinnacle of civilization, and librarians are the gatekeepers.
Show threadjust relax, you’re doing fineFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril @dhinojosa As the daughter of a librarian, thank you! They are amazing.
Show thread🇺🇦 haxadecimal 🚫👑Feb 23, 2024
@Sheril There are superheroes living among us, and most people never notice!
Show threadOscar BaechlerFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril Agreed! My library today was celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Coffee and Conversation, in which they put out a bunch of free food and coffee and tables and chairs so people can sit and chat. There was cake! A big chunk of the attendees are people experiencing homelessness who could use a crackers-and-cheese meal, and you get to know 'em and what they're going through. It just feels like such a heroic librarian thing.
Show threadlevampyreFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril We have a mobile library bus that comes to our village every two weeks. I've made accounts for each kid and myself. We borrow books every time, even if we don't get to read all of them, just to help with the stats. I hope they don't get defunded, it's such a treat to have that.
Show threadLogan Five ThousandFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril I have not met a librarian who did not totally kick ass.
Show threadAmin Negm-Awad🇪🇺🌍Feb 23, 2024
@Sheril They are better than any AI of an online store. #SupportYourLocalDealer
Show threadRobb MunsonFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril it's my job to read and share books I've read. Damn I want that.
Show threadTwoflower (he/him) ⏚Feb 23, 2024

@Sheril I know this for sure, I married one!

Yes they're amazing each time they help people read what they are looking for, or what they are NOT looking for but will enjoy nonetheless

Show threadMarcus ReynoldsFeb 23, 2024

@Sheril

SO impressed this discussion receives so much traction. Years ago that was sometimes possible on #Twitter but not these days IMHO

Show threadTim Ward ⭐🇪🇺🔶 #FBPEFeb 23, 2024

@Sheril And what they have to endure to get qualified!

When my little sister did it, the Aberystwyth course was the one that UK people did, and lectures were cunningly arranged for last thing on Friday afternoon and first thing on Monday morning so that, give the crap train timetables, it was impossible to escape to England for the weekend.

Show threadAxel FoleyFeb 23, 2024
@Sheril Sssshhhh🤣⚘
Show threadJohn McLarenFeb 23, 2024

@Sheril @LibertyForward1 and these people are under intense attack by political operatives of ill will, all over the country.

I salute her.

Show threadK. CollettFeb 24, 2024
@Sheril @marick Particularly when I was young, libraries were a safe space for me and the librarians were kind and accepting. As a result, I have a huge affection for librarians.
Show threadBrian MarickFeb 25, 2024
@kcollett @Sheril It’s funny, but thinking back, it seems that I liked librarians in large part because they *left me alone*. I thought of them as something like teachers, except they weren’t always trying to *improve* me.
Show threadlizardmarshFeb 26, 2024
@Sheril Agreed!👏🏽🦉👌🏼
Show threadDinosaurs say RaawrFeb 28, 2024
@Sheril Librarians are awesome! They should be in charge of more than just libraries.
Show threadFlorrieMar 17, 2024
@Sheril Not everyone who works in a library is a librarian, and they do a lot of work making the library run as well as it does for little recognition. Including helping people find books and other materials.