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| Sunday, May 10, 2009 | {{Unshelved Book Club}}
/ [[A basketball player in mid-jump, ball in contact with one hand which is high in the air, #42 on his jersey]]
/ A sense of where you are
/ by John McPhee / Dewey: Bill Bradley, an only child from Crystal City, MO, learned to play basketball because he could play by himself,... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090510 |
| Monday, May 11, 2009 | [[At the ref desk. Dewey is dancing to his i-pod, earbuds in place.]]
/ Merv: What are you listening to?
/ Dewey: The new U2 album. It's excellent! / Merv: Who's "U2"?
/ Sanjay: What's an "album"?
/ [[Dewey frowns]] / [[Sanjay and Merv have left the ref desk.]]
/ Sanjay: I think he bought it.
/ Merv: He's... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090511 |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 | Angry woman: This book is not "new".
/ Dewey: It's slightly used. But perfectly serviceable. / Angry woman: It was on your "new books" shelf.
/ Dewey: Those are new to the *library*. / Angry woman: Then you need more precise labels!
/ Dewey: Like many organizations, we find that *imprecision* makes for... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090512 |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2009 | Woman: I'm hoping you're the best librarian here.
/ Dewey: It's lunch. I'm the *only* librarian here. / Woman: Then I guess you're the best.
/ Dewey: Also the worst. / Woman: And the *tallest*! And the *shortest*!
/ Dewey: Was there an actual question?
/ Woman: And the *oldest*! And the *youngest*! http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090513 |
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 | [[A little girl is holding a book out to Tamara while her father looks on.]]
/ Tamara: Sorry, honey, I can't read that to you right now.
/ Father: Then I guess I'LL do it. / [[Tamara looks at the girl's father.]]
/ Tamara: You don't seem too HAPPY about it.
/ Father: I've got places to be. But I promised... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090514 |
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 | [[A little girl is holding a book out to Tamara while her father looks on.]]
/ Tamara: Sorry, honey, I can't read that to you right now.
/ Father: Then I guess I'LL do it. / [[Tamara looks at the girl's father.]]
/ Tamara: You don't seem too HAPPY about it.
/ Father: I've got places to be. But I promised... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090514 |
| Friday, May 15, 2009 | Computer victim: I emailed you a reference question.
/ Dewey: We'll respond within 24 hours. / Computer victim: It said responses would be "prompt".
/ Dewey: Next day *is* prompt. / Computer victim: I changed my mind. I want to ask in person.
/ Dewey: No double booking. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090515 |
| Saturday, May 16, 2009 | [[A boy has spilled his drink on a book]]
/ Mom: It's OK [[Boy is crying]]
/ Dewey: It's Okay assuming your allowance will pay to replace that book. / Mom: That's not the most helpful thing you could say.
/ Dewey: What would help more? / Mom: Display generosity of spirit!
/ Dewey: I'll include paper towels... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090516 |
| Sunday, May 17, 2009 | The Unshelved Bookclub presents: The Enthusiast by Charlie Haas / Dewey: Henry first tried a kite buggy in an empty parking lot.
/ It was empty because the company was defrauded by executives putting his father out of work.
/ Henry was pretty mad.
/ He tried pre-law, dreaming of taking down the bad guys.
/ But... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090517 |
| Monday, May 18, 2009 | Woman: [[Holding a book out to Dewey]] This is unclean.
/ Dewey: Okay. / Woman: No it's not okay. It's *filthy*!
/ Dewey: The library serves a wide variety of patrons. / Woman: There is actual *dirt* on this book.
/ Dewey: Oh hey, yeah, that thing's a mess. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090518 |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2009 | Tamara: After you handle the book, wash your hands with soap and water. / Tamara: Make sure you lather for at least thirty seconds. / Woman: Any other advice?
/ Tamara: Avoid meat. It's full of germs and bad Karma.
/ Dewey: Must helpfulness always turn to propaganda? http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090519 |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2009 | Library Tip #58 : Judge a Book By Its Cover
/ John Smith:This doesn't look good.
/ Dewey: It's not.
/ John Smith: You read it?
/ Dewey: Of course not.
/ John Smith: Any suggestions?
/ Dewey: Reshelve it and back away slowly. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090520 |
| Thursday, May 21, 2009 | Library tip #59 : You can't teach an old computer new tricks / Man: I'm going to edit some video [[points to camcorder in his hand]]
/ Dewey: [[looks at computer]] Not on *that* relic. / Man: Where can I find something newer.
/ Dewey: Computer store. / Man: Will this at least do red eye?
/ Dewey: Only... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090521 |
| Friday, May 22, 2009 | Mel: Ready?
/ Dewey: I was born ready...after that everything went downhill. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090522 |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 | Computer victim: The shift key is sticking.
/ Dewey: There are two
/ Computer victim: But I can only type half as fast.
/ Dewey: Guinness will be *so* disappointed. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090523 |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 | [[Girl sits reading on sofa, brother looking over her shoulder]]
/ Boy: What'cha reading?
/ Girl: "From The Mixed-Up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsberg. It won the Newberry Medal. / Boy: For what, longest title?
/ Girl: For being awesome. It's about this girl Claudia who runs away with... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090524 |
| Monday, May 25, 2009 | Tamara: [[looks at a piece of paper]] Jury duty!
/ Dewey: I feel like I won the *anti-lottery*. / Tamara: You get to do your civic duty!
/ Dewey: I wonder how much coffee I can bring into a courtroom. / Tamara: [[Clasped hands]] You want to be alert to ensure justice is done!
/ Dewey: I want to avoid... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090525 |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2009 | Tamara: You don't know how lucky you are!
/ Dewey: You've never gotten jury duty? / Tamara: Every year.
/ And every year I tell the judge I love everybody equally.
/ And every year she excuses me against my will. / Dewey: I wonder if that would work for me!
/ Tamara: Probably not. You'll be under oath... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090526 |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2009 | [[At the courthouse: partially visible sign out front reads Mallville Courthouse and Drive-thro {{ugh is cut off}} Pet Shampoo]] / Dewey: [[Speech bubble appears above the building]] I'm reporting for Jury Duty. / [[Inside]]
/ Clerk: I'll alert the media. / Clerk: All the electrical outlets are taken,... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090527 |
| Thursday, May 28, 2009 | Off-panel voice: Juror 18, you're a librarian?
/ Dewey: No, I thought it was a good idea to lie under oath. / Off-panel voice: So you're not a librarian?
/ Dewey: No, I am. Just injecting a little levity. / Off-panel voice: You answer questions all day for a living?
/ Dewey: Yes. / Off-panel voice: Then... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090528 |
| Friday, May 29, 2009 | Mel: You're back from jury duty already?
/ Dewey: Only to tell you I'll be sequestered for a lengthy trial. I may not return to work for several weeks. / Mel: They kicked you out, huh?
/ Dewey: [[studies fingernails]] I set a new record. / Dewey: [[makes quotation marks with fingers]] I guess they don't... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090529 |
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 | [[Randy addresses various patrons]]
/ Randy: I've got all the information you need right here. / Randy: I'd ban *your* books. / Randy: You can volunteer at *my* library any time! / Mel: What do you do at harassment training, anyway.
/ Randy: Hit on my classmates. They're bored, and they're not allowed... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090530 |
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 | The Unshelved bookclub presents: The Problem With the Puddles written by Kate Feiffer, illustrated by Tricia Tusa. / [[Colleen is reading to Doreen, who is drawing while they talk.]]
/ Colleen: The Puddles are stuck in the country because of strangely shaped rain clouds.
/ What do they call their daughter?... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090531 |
| Monday, June 01, 2009 | Woman: [[points to back]] Do you have a lumbar cushion?
/ Dewey: No. / Woman: What can you offer me?
/ Dewey: A wooden chair with a missing leg, or a stained stool of questionable origin. / Woman: How would those help my back?
/ Dewey: I'm just trying to get you off mine. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090601 |
| Tuesday, June 02, 2009 | Man: Is that enough personal information?
/ Dewey: Some might say too much. / Man: I wanted to ensure you had everything you needed.
/ Dewey: You're just getting a *library card*. / Man: So the part about my night sweats was ...?
/ Dewey: ... something I'm trying hard to forget. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090602 |
| Wednesday, June 03, 2009 | Library Tip #60: Just say "no"
/ [[Library patron standing in line behind Merv, who has a large stack of items to be checked out.]]
/ Merv: [[turning to library patron]] I forgot my library card. Can I borrow yours? / [[Ned is sitting, library patron is standing]]
/ Ned: I was just about to leave.... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090603 |
| Thursday, June 04, 2009 | [[Dewey is carrying a box of VHS tapes]]
/ Kathy: Isn't VHS a dying format?
/ Dewey: That's why these were on sale! / Kathy: What about picture quality?
/ Dewey: A certain class of movie is best watched in lo-fi. / Kathy: Is this because I mocked you for wanting a Blu-Ray player?
/ Dewey: No need to make... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090604 |
| Friday, June 05, 2009 | Tamara: That doesn't look fiscally responsible.
/ Dewey: [[Opening a box]] It's the Mighty Muggs Biggs Darklighter figure! / Dewey: [[Holding up the action figure]] I'm jumpstarting the economy. And investing in the future. / Dewey: Plus he looked so forlorn up there on the shelf.
/ Tamara: He does have... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090605 |
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 | Patron [[smiling proudly and holding up a heavily-patched book]: I repaired this!
/ Dewey: No, you bought it. http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090606 |
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 | [[Panel text (c) 2009 Mark Schultz. Panel illustrations (c) 2009 Zander Cannon & Kevin Cannon. Used by Permission]]
/ The Unshelved bookclub presents: / Dewey: Bloort 183 is an alien scientist sent to observe Earth.
/ It's not just idle curiosity. His people, the Squinch, have a looming genetic problem.... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090607 |
| Monday, June 08, 2009 | Man: I need a new career.
/ Mel: We have lots of resources that can help you! / Mel: There are books, databases that offer career guidance, and some great websites.
/ But my first recommendation is actually a local agency that helps people just like you! / [[The man hangs his head.]]
/ Mel: Is there... http://www.unshelved.com/archive.aspx?strip=20090608 |
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