Children Aren’t On The Dewey System

Patron: “Do you know where our daughter is?”

(Keep in mind we have 50,000 students and the library doesn’t require signing in. It’s also Finals Week when we’re incredibly crowded and we’re one of the largest buildings on campus.)

Me: *boggle*

Patron: “She came in this morning.”

Me: “Well, she could be in one of the computer labs which are located that way.”

Patron: “No, she’s not using a computer.”

Me: “Then she could be in the study carrels or group study rooms or possibly in the work areas on any of the public floors.”

Patron: “We’ll just text her.”