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| Monday, July 05, 2004 | [[A patron approaches Tamara at her computer work station]]
/ Patron: I've been waiting for a computer since before Al Gore invented in the internet.
/ Tamara: I understand. You're feeling frustrated. / [[The patron points an accusatory finger at Tamara]]
/ Patron: Why can't you have more computers?
/ Tamara:... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040705 |
| Tuesday, July 06, 2004 | [[Dewey pokes his head into Mel's office. In the background, we can see Mel's priority list writ large on the whiteboard.]]
/ Dewey: The computer wait list is incredibly long.
/ Mel: I have good news! We're adding 25% more reservation slots. / [[Dewey comes all the way in]]
/ Dewey: We're getting more... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040706 |
| Wednesday, July 07, 2004 | [[Colleen approaches a patron at the computer terminal]]
/ Patron: What do you mean I'm done?
/ Colleen: We've shortened the time you get to use the computer. / Patron: But I'm not finished yet!
/ Colleen: Oh please. How much time does it take to look at naked people? / Patron: Naked people? I'm writing... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040707 |
| Thursday, July 08, 2004 | [[Dewey approaches a patron using the computer]]
/ Patron: My time can't be up!
/ Dewey: The computer time that's half as long burns twice as bright. / Patron: [[clasps hands]] Really?
/ Dewey: Absolutely / [[Mel approaches from the left side of the panel.]]
/ Dewey: Some people need a little poetry in... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040708 |
| Friday, July 09, 2004 | [[Patron wearing a Mallville University cardigan approaches Mel at the ref desk.]]
/ Mel: How do you like our new system of more, shorter computer sessions?
/ Patron: You know, they did something like that at my alma mater. / [[close up of patron]]
/ Patron: Each year at the football stadium they painted... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040709 |
| Saturday, July 10, 2004 | [[Dewey approaches Mel in her office. Behind them, we can see her white board for an Upcoming Morale Event. Point number three is What will Dewey Do?]]
/ Dewey: Mel, I've decided your strategy for more, shorter computer reservations is right on!
/ Mel: [[pauses writing, with pen in midair]] You have? / Dewey:... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040710 |
| Sunday, July 11, 2004 | [[A little girl runs between two stacks, scattering books in her wake]] / [[The girl climbs a bookshelf, slinging books everywhere]] / [[Scene shifts away from the girl. The girl's mother and Buddy are standing side by side while books fly past them]]
/ Mother: Gale! Stop that!
/ Buddy: I think it may... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040711 |
| Monday, July 12, 2004 | [[Mel is driving a car, with buddy in the passenger seat]]
/ Mel: ...And then I thought, we never go anywhere new!
/ Buddy: True. / Mel: So today we're breaking new morale event ground.
/ Buddy: Good for you! / Mel: [[Looking into the back seat]] Next one who kicks my seat loses an ankle.
/ Buddy: Thanks... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040712 |
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 | [[Tamara is riding in the backseat of Mel's car, smiling, her hands clasped in front of her, with plenty of room on either side.]] / [[Doreen, strapped into her carseat, is reading Peter Pan. She has plenty of room. Colleen, sitting beside her daughter, smiles in contentment. It's a little tight between... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040713 |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 | [[The scene is Mel's car. Mel is driving, with Bucky in the passenger seat beside her. Behind Bucky, we can see Doreen's little head and part of Colleen. Dewey has leaned forward to tap Mel on the shoulder.]]
/ Dewey: I need to go to the bathroom.
/ Mel: You should have thought of that before we left. / [[Closeup... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040714 |
| Thursday, July 15, 2004 | [[Dewey stands beside Mel's car, talking to her through the driver's side window.]]
/ Dewey: I'm going home.
/ Mel: What about the Morale event? / Dewey: Oh my morale's been affected all right.
/ Mel: But we're in the middle of nowhere! / Dewey: I'll just take a shortcut through the woods.
/ Buddy: [[Leaning... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040715 |
| Friday, July 16, 2004 | [[Dewey strides through the woods, taking large steps and swinging his arms with confidence. At his feet, we see litter everywhere.]] / [[Dewey is walking with less confidence. His steps are smaller and his arms stay closer to his sides. We still see litter.]] / [[The litter is gone. Dewey hides behind... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040716 |
| Saturday, July 17, 2004 | [[Tamara is working at the computer while an older male patron stands behind her.]]
/ Patron: Want to see the balance in my retirement fund?
/ Tamara: No thanks. / Patron: [[Looks casually at his fingernails]] I have a time-share in a nursing home on Maui.
/ Tamara: How nice for you. / [[The patron is... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040717 |
| Sunday, July 18, 2004 | [[Tamara is frowning, trying to work at the computer. Behind her, an older male patron is talking to her.]]
/ Patron: Seriously, let me take to you Las Vegas. I'll show you the town. I'm a big deal there. / Tamara: [[Turns to patron]] What can I do to get you to take "no" for an answer?
/ Patron: [[Cheesy,... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040718 |
| Monday, July 19, 2004 | [[Colleen and Doreen are sitting at the desk. Actually, Doreen is sitting on the desk, propped up and reading a book. Lambert shows up with a large fabric bag tied off at the top.]]
/ Colleen: [[Without looking up from the computer]] Everything goes in the book drop. / Lambert: [[Opening the bag and... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040719 |
| Tuesday, July 20, 2004 | [[Dewey huddles in a chair, feet soaking in a bucket, a blanket over his shoulders, a cup of hot coffee in his hands. Mel stands in front of him, arms crossed.]]
/ Mel: I told you not to take that shortcut through the woods. / [[Closeup of Dewey]]
/ Dewey: Trees. There were trees everywhere. And I think... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040720 |
| Wednesday, July 21, 2004 | [[Dewey is working at a computer in the staff work room. In the background, Mel peers into the bathroom.]]
/ Mel: You let a homeless man shower in the staff restroom?
/ Dewey: He saved my life. Anyway it was more like a sponge bath. / Mel: [[Moving to stand behind Dewey]] More like a paper towel bath.... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040721 |
| Thursday, July 22, 2004 | [[Lambert stands with his big canvas sack over his shoulder talking to Dewey]].
/ Lambert: So I'm staying at your place tonight?
/ Dewey: Not a chance. / Lambert: But I saved your life! You're sending me back to the streets?
/ Dewey: [[extending a box labeled Mallville lager]] One week in a motel, a bag... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040722 |
| Friday, July 23, 2004 | [[Dewey stands beside Tamara, who is squatted down shelving books.]]
/ Dewey: I never asked - what was that morale event I skipped out on?
/ Tamara: Oh, you wouldn't have liked it. / Dewey: [[Walking away]] I'm sure.
/ Tamara: [[Poking her head up from behind the shelf]] All those video games and motorcycles. / Dewey:... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040723 |
| Saturday, July 24, 2004 | Caption: Childlike
/ [[Dewey runs through the library with a child riding on his shoulders. Tamara looks on smiling.]]
/ Child: Show me where the books is, library man!
/ Dewey: Aaaarrrgggh! / Caption: Childish
/ [[Dewey stands behind the reference desk addressing an adult patron. Tamara looks on frowning.]]
/ Dewey:... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040724 |
| Big Head | [[Merv reading book]] / [[Merv reading book with larger head]] / [[Merv reading book with even larger head]] / Dewey: How's the new Neal Stephenson book?
/ Merv: This is why I don't usually read. Or wear hats. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040725 |
| Monday, July 26, 2004 | [[Dewey stands behind the reference desk and a sign reading "Internet access unavailable until further notice. The trogdolyte computer addict stands on the other side of the desk.]]
/ Trogdolyte computer addict: Internet down again?
/ Dewey: That's what all the signs say. / Trogdolyte computer addict:... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040726 |
| Tuesday, July 27, 2004 | [[Patron addresses Colleen across the reference desk. Dewey looks on in the background.]]
/ Patron: How long until the internet is back up.
/ Colleen: Any minute now. / [[Colleen and Dewey consult.]]
/ Dewey: That's the wrong response - it keeps them coming back to check in.
/ Colleen: What would you suggest? / [[Dewey... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040727 |
| Wednesday, July 28, 2004 | Sign: Internet access unavailable until further notice. / [[A patron addresses Dewey across the Ref desk.]]
/ Patron: what's wrong? System have a virus?
/ Dewey: No, it ... / Patron: Maybe you should have given it a flu shot. Get it? / Sign: Librarian's sense of humor unavailable until further noti... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040728 |
| Thursday, July 29, 2004 | [[Mel talking on her phone at her desk]]
/ Mel: It's Mel again. From the Mallville branch. You said our internet would be back up by now. / Mel [[Leaning back in chair]]: Really? No, I didn't know that. Well, i guess you learn something new every day. / [[Break room. Dewey, Tamara and Colleen are... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040729 |
| Friday, July 30, 2004 | [[Dewey is walking up to the Computer Victim reading the paper. Ned is in the background.]]
/ Dewey: Oh hey, the internet is up again.
/ Computer Victim: That's it? No general announcement? / Dewey: Usually when this happens we have a live concert with fireworks, dancing girls, and trained elephants.... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040730 |
| Saturday, July 31, 2004 | Mel: I don't think ou borrowed that from here.
/ Lady [[holding VCR]]:The video is due today, but I couldn't get it out.
/ Dewey: A top loader! I haven't seen one of those since the late 80's! / [[Dewey and Buddy are on the floor. Buddy has a screwdriver to the VCR]]
/ Dewey: I said I'd seen one before,... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040731 |
| Sunday, August 01, 2004 | [[Dewey's reading a newspaper and talking to Merv.]]
/ Dewey: Did you hear? The new title is "Revenge of the Sith".
/ Merv: "Harry Potter and the Revenge of the Sith"? / Dewey: I'm talking about *Star Wars*.
/ Merv: Oh. / Merv: I like it better my way.
/ Dewey: Yeah. Me too. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040801 |
| Monday, August 02, 2004 | [[Dewey at home, bundled up in front of the TV, late at night]]
/ TV Anouncer: Thanks for staying up for the Red Dwarf Season one marathon! / [[Dewey leaves the room]]
/ TV Anouncer: And now, Season two! / [[Dewey at home, bundled up in front of the TV, with a larger mug of coffee]] http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040802 |
| Tuesday, August 03, 2004 | [[Dewey collapsed on a desk, Mel behind him]] / Mel: How did you sleep last night?
/ Dewey: There's a hidden assumption in that question / Mel: Black Adder marathon?
/ Dewey: Close. Hand me that coffee.//No, the grounds - I can't afford to dilute it. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20040803 |
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