Longings of an interlibrary loan specialist

[kellinator]

You know what I really wish I had right now?

A place to go, with other people who do interlibrary loan, and bitch. Share stories about dumbass patrons and shipping mishaps. A place where people understand.

See, I've tried libraries and library_grrls, and they're great for what they are, but they're mainly braod-based communities with lots of questions about MLS programs and such. I want something... closer. Like a coffeehouse instead of a information fair.

When I tell my ILL stories to my friends, it takes forever because I have to stop and explain the little things about ILL that only those who work there know, and even when I explain those, the stories aren't as funny. And I'm sure I'm boring my friends.

I wish I knew how to find the people who would get my stories, and really understand them.

Comments

[deza.livejournal.com]

There's a few of us who understand. :)

[azurelunatic]

Make a intlibloanbitch?

[azurelunatic]

And then refer all other librarians who deal with same to it to hang out and bitch?

[dellaran.livejournal.com]

I never worked in ILL very much, but I do understand. Besides, idiots are universal.

[blistermoth.livejournal.com]

or just a "stupid library patron story" community

[blistermoth.livejournal.com]

I also find reading Overdue therapeutic.

[kellinator.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's good stuff!