• protist@mander.xyz
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    8 months ago

    This is a cool idea, but would significantly increase staffing needs. Where are you going to find librarians who want to work night shift?

    • SorteKanin@feddit.dk
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      8 months ago

      In Denmark, many libraries are open far into the evening/night (my local one is open until 22) and get this - they are unstaffed during those hours. You open the door with your loaning card.

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      8 months ago

      I’m willing to bet there are a lot of librarians who would enjoy working a night shift. I’d apply for that job.

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      8 months ago

      Imagine a world where everyone is so familiar with the Dewey Decimal system that fitting in to a library could be as easy as fitting as a bagger at a grocery store. That library science was as commonplace as knowing how to make a gin and tonic. Wait staff now pivots to late-night librarian. 😁

      • pthaloblue@sh.itjust.works
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        8 months ago

        I’m guessing there’s people out there who hear Dewey Decimal and get hit with childhood trauma. But yeah, navigating a library should intuitive and effortless.