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28 July 2011

Oh Whoa Is Me...

I got to participate in a library sanctioned day of 'hookey' at the local ballpark.  After spending the afternoon at a company picnic and baseball game I returned this morning to the Ref Desk and discovered a pile of research requests in my inbox.  Karma bit me in the a$$ again.  That's what I get for trying to be a 'team' player.

26 July 2011

Who Stole My Butterfinger?

Okay people! What is this world coming to when co-workers nab each other's frozen treats?  I stuck a melted candy bar in the fridge and one of my co-workers appropriated it without my knowledge.  There are always enough sweets floating around the library to send any diabetic into shock so why steal my treat? Aargghh!

23 July 2011

Nothing But Compliments

I had my mid-year review the other day and I passed with flying colors.  It's so nice to finally be appreciated for who I am and what it is I do.  I can't say that has always been the case here at the Ref Desk. 

22 July 2011

Hurry Up and Wait

Hurry up and wait is all I seem to do when I have to rely on other people to 'help' me help others.  Does this bug anyone else?  You try to provide good customer service but sometimes you can't find the answer alone so you contact the 'experts' for help and the so-called experts are always out-of-the-office or otherwise too important to return your call or email.  Geez!