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Post by Pinwig on Feb 16, 2019 16:03:32 GMT
And lo, did the unworthy gaze upon the Library Helpdesk. Now we can bask in its glory. Look! Look brothers! It is the LIBRARY HELP DESK. That which closes at 7.50pm (6.50pm Fridays) and dispenses assistance to all! Present your books for stamping! KNEEL!
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 16, 2019 16:04:06 GMT
Stamp me! Stamp me! I must be stamped!
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 16, 2019 16:52:21 GMT
They don't stamp books. They scan them.
-Ralph
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Feb 16, 2019 16:56:15 GMT
Pinwig, the Helpdesk might be unmanned but security will always be around.
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 16, 2019 17:17:19 GMT
They don't stamp books. They scan them. -Ralph WHAT. I must be stamped. |
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 16, 2019 17:17:47 GMT
Pinwig, the Helpdesk might be unmanned but security will always be around. I would hope so too. The Help Desk must be defended at all costs! |
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 16, 2019 17:18:54 GMT
I hate to break it you but stamping has been on the wane in libraries. I haven't had a loan stamped in several years.
I too feel library books should be stamped.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 16, 2019 17:21:17 GMT
But there is the TOMBOLA DEVICE.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 16, 2019 17:22:10 GMT
A what?!
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 16, 2019 17:27:41 GMT
It's how you return books. It blew my mind the first time I used it.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 16, 2019 17:34:54 GMT
It's a conveyor belt attached to a revolving drum and a DARK PIT. It is like an evil TOMBOLA MACHINE for library books.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 16, 2019 17:37:24 GMT
I... I don't know how I feel about that...
Is it large enough to fit a Pinwig on it?
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 16, 2019 18:09:14 GMT
YES.
I MUST RIDE THE TOMBOLA.
actually, in my local there is a machine for returning books. You scan the barcode and when it recognises the book it asks you to put it on THE SHELF. when you do, the shelf slowly lowers itself inside the machine and consumes the book. It is terrifying to see. A machine that eats books.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 16, 2019 18:10:34 GMT
That sounds amazing and also like one of the future machines in The Terminator!!!
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 16, 2019 18:14:16 GMT
YES. I MUST RIDE THE TOMBOLA. Uh-oh. I have visions of Pinwig trapped in this futuristic machine, with Doc' desperately trying to pull him free... |
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 16, 2019 18:15:24 GMT
LET ME RIIIIIIIIIIDE!
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 20, 2019 16:46:24 GMT
LIBRARY HELPDESK FOCUSI had the exciting opportunity to take a look at two libraries this afternoon, both in close proximity to each other behind the old abandoned Post Office in Chichester. The first is inside the town museum, and while the library is an inviting and comfortable looking space on the first floor of the building, it doesn't have a helpdesk. That's right, desk fans, NO HELPDESK.  Meanwhile, over the road in the gorgeously designed and amply stocked city library, the Help Desk sits proudly within view of the entrance and centrally in the circular space the spokes of the shelves are placed around. Things were looking good until it became apparent that even at 1pm in the afternoon, the desk was not manned. Repeat, NOT MANNED. There was also no information to hand as to when the desk closes for the day. However, given the library itself shuts at 7.00pm, that's probably when the desk closes. 
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 20, 2019 16:51:03 GMT
Gasp. Who knew Library Helpdesks could vary so much!!! One the other day directed me to where a dinosaur talk was happening.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 20, 2019 16:51:54 GMT
I WILL BE IN THE LIBRARY THIS EVENING. Job app to do. Will I finish before THE HELPDESK CLOSES?  -Ralph |
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 20, 2019 16:58:31 GMT
Those are two very handsome libraries.
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 20, 2019 17:10:31 GMT
Ralph will be in the library this evening!
Well that's tonight's entertainment sorted.
Further editions of help desk focus will follow when I find more libraries.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 20, 2019 19:31:38 GMT
THE LIBRARY HELPDESK WILL BE CLOSING IN TWENTY MINUTES. THE LIBRARY HELPDESK WILL BE CLOSING IN TWENTY MINUTES. THANKYOU.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 20, 2019 19:34:16 GMT
OH YES BABY.
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 20, 2019 19:38:05 GMT
THE LIBRARY HELPDESK WILL BE CLOSING IN TWENTY MINUTES. THE LIBRARY HELPDESK WILL BE CLOSING IN TWENTY MINUTES. THANKYOU. -Ralph Field Agent Burns reporting in there at 7.35pm and 2 seconds. Oh my word this could be a late one tonight! We have a 7.55pm closing possibility! We haven't seen that kind of extended opening since early February! It's a big big night for the Helpdesk! |
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 20, 2019 19:44:19 GMT
THE LIBRARY HELPDESK CLOSES IN FIVE MINUTES. THE LIBRARY HELPDESK CLOSES IN FIVE MINUTES.
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Feb 20, 2019 19:45:26 GMT
THE LIBRARY HELPDESK CLOSES IN FIVE MINUTES. THE LIBRARY HELPDESK CLOSES IN FIVE MINUTES. -Ralph I have never been in a closing library |
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 20, 2019 19:48:05 GMT
The library stays open. It's the helpdesk that closes.
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Feb 20, 2019 19:48:48 GMT
The library stays open. It's the helpdesk that closes. -Ralph How can a library remain open if the help desk is closed |
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 20, 2019 19:51:07 GMT
This is one of the great mysteries of life.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 20, 2019 19:55:28 GMT
Blueshift! Have you not been paying attention to this thread?! We have already established the magic of Ralph's 24 hour library!
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