We have signs that say “Please interrupt! Your needs are more important than whatever we are doing.” And, while it’s true that people still don’t want to bother us, the overstatement of wanting to help is a conversation starter.

As for the popular myths, you’re not wrong. As a full-time library staffer, I don’t have time to read. Too much paperwork to do. Too many book review journals to get through. Too many academic research questions to answer. And, right now, I’m planning an interactive, public presentation for the week leading up to the 23rd of June.