tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7726886633467797223..comments2024-03-28T17:39:34.611-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: National Dewey Decimal Day! by Jenn McKinlayJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39905444260893376702020-12-11T14:33:11.847-05:002020-12-11T14:33:11.847-05:00Oh, ghosts, definitely. And given the city's ...Oh, ghosts, definitely. And given the city's age,location and history, you'd have your pick of famous ones -Justice Holmes, Longfellow and Julia Child!- are just a few former residents. Plus anyone who was a student or faculty at Harvard or MIT. Hmmm...Trisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058396345946250313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30117894186041302782020-12-11T03:55:17.047-05:002020-12-11T03:55:17.047-05:00Thanks for the good news. I already got a measuri...Thanks for the good news. I already got a measuring tape from Kate at LCC2016 in Phoenix. I still keep it in my backpack/messenger bag since it is such a useful swag item. I will gift this second measuring tape to a fellow cozy mystery reader here in Ottawa.Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65760161957220470082020-12-11T03:52:18.350-05:002020-12-11T03:52:18.350-05:00And of course, the university and government libra...And of course, the university and government libraries were absolutely vital for me to get academic/scientific journals from the stacks. These only became available online towards the end of my research career. I had the same wonderful reference librarian at Environment Canada (Roberta) for most of career in Toronto. She could get anything I asked from interlibrary loans...a real treasure.Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32956179642824218202020-12-10T22:10:55.319-05:002020-12-10T22:10:55.319-05:00Jenn, that's wonderful!
Judy, cool!Jenn, that's wonderful!<br /><br />Judy, cool!Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5642273979210204152020-12-10T22:09:36.858-05:002020-12-10T22:09:36.858-05:00Thank you so much. I already got a measuring tape...Thank you so much. I already got a measuring tape from Kate at Bouchercon so please give mine to the next person.Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36317429461803586302020-12-10T19:56:46.228-05:002020-12-10T19:56:46.228-05:00I do love mysteries with a library setting or them...I do love mysteries with a library setting or theme or with a librarian as the main character. I normally love libraries in real life, too, but our local library has become less appealing in the past several (maybe more) years. On the other hand, I love going to my granddaughter's library with her, although it's been way too long now since we've gotten to do that. I've always encouraged her love of the library and using it. I have a library science masters, but I've not used it to be a librarian, something I regret a bit now. I wish I'd gotten one of the card catalog cases from our local library or any when things went online. I have a real fondness for them.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71332096873546354912020-12-10T17:43:01.091-05:002020-12-10T17:43:01.091-05:00I love my library and books about libraries. As f...I love my library and books about libraries. As far as Mr. Dewey, unfortunately everyone who does something great or positive isn't a good person in other parts of their lives. That doesn't negate the good that they did. Stay safe and well.Sally from PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649707016754971847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14535706175932166052020-12-10T15:40:19.599-05:002020-12-10T15:40:19.599-05:00Can you take out ebooks from them, Debs?Can you take out ebooks from them, Debs?Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83034769757749298432020-12-10T15:38:39.651-05:002020-12-10T15:38:39.651-05:00I drove over there one day last year to grab a boo...I drove over there one day last year to grab a book that I'd reserved but hadn't received yet. I didn't know you'd worked there. How cool is that!?Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4856396005474691682020-12-10T14:46:59.881-05:002020-12-10T14:46:59.881-05:00Oh, and some "helpful" person felt the n...Oh, and some "helpful" person felt the need to point out that Melvil Dewey ended up resigning from the ALA in disgrace for being a racist piece of trash. Obviously, this post is about the system and its use in libraries not Mr. Dewey. I thought that was clear, but whateves...Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3172868934409985732020-12-10T14:22:57.575-05:002020-12-10T14:22:57.575-05:00Jenn, ok thanks for the insight about the differen...Jenn, ok thanks for the insight about the different system.<br /><br />As an "academic", I agree that the Dewey is more limited than LC but it is definitely harder to remember the various letter/number combos. Weird that the US has another system for Gov Docs...the Canadian government libraries also use LC for their collections.Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72275487518708392862020-12-10T14:19:24.964-05:002020-12-10T14:19:24.964-05:00I'm another recovering (retired) librarian, an...I'm another recovering (retired) librarian, and I was a cataloger. Three cheers for putting things where patrons can find them!<br />(I love your mystery books, and the other series you named, too.)teabirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789062795176641187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87460602825776538682020-12-10T13:30:53.324-05:002020-12-10T13:30:53.324-05:00Also, the winners of the fabulous Fixer Upper meas...Also, the winners of the fabulous Fixer Upper measuring tapes are...<br />The winners are:<br />Grace Koshida<br />David Wright<br />Myersgirlmeli<br />Pat D<br />Bibliophile/Diana<br /><br />Please email Kate with your mailing address at:<br />Kate at KateCarlisle dot comJenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5885417477574579042020-12-10T13:26:50.371-05:002020-12-10T13:26:50.371-05:00I don’t usually read in the fantasy genre, but I h...I don’t usually read in the fantasy genre, but I have read several library based fantasy novels. I think the fantasy versions are very well written and a more sophisticated version of the library experience.Susan Nelson-Holmdahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335059486795917272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70543509282831113512020-12-10T13:21:06.299-05:002020-12-10T13:21:06.299-05:00I don’t usually read in the fantasy genre, but I h...I don’t usually read in the fantasy genre, but I have read several library based fantasy novels. I think the fantasy versions are very well written and a more sophisticated version of the library experience.Susan Nelson-Holmdahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335059486795917272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15063163432520053522020-12-10T13:10:53.168-05:002020-12-10T13:10:53.168-05:00I always borrowed the maximum number of books. I c...I always borrowed the maximum number of books. I couldn’t wait to be old enough to borrow as many as I wanted! <br /><br />DebRo Deb Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650858888197217258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55202575502234538102020-12-10T13:07:07.691-05:002020-12-10T13:07:07.691-05:00Oh, I used to love doing story time. Kids are so m...Oh, I used to love doing story time. Kids are so much fun. I had a signature puppet "Mikey the Monkey" and when I retired, my son bought a replica of the puppet so I could have him with me, always. I hope things improve for your daughter soon. I will not be writing any pandemic stuff into the library series because no...just no. :)Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50662854270039212142020-12-10T13:05:02.523-05:002020-12-10T13:05:02.523-05:00Yay, Houston! I think city libraries are fascinati...Yay, Houston! I think city libraries are fascinating. So much going on with maker spaces, small biz start up sections, etc. It was really hard to leave my job with the city of Phoenix.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6627939549118808162020-12-10T13:03:50.909-05:002020-12-10T13:03:50.909-05:00I am so jealous of that British Library reader'...I am so jealous of that British Library reader's card! I want one!!!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12945686942100626722020-12-10T13:03:06.306-05:002020-12-10T13:03:06.306-05:00Thank you, Mark! I want a cat like Diesel! LOL.Thank you, Mark! I want a cat like Diesel! LOL.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31416218309465230722020-12-10T13:02:39.665-05:002020-12-10T13:02:39.665-05:00My first librarian gig was in Cromwell, CT and the...My first librarian gig was in Cromwell, CT and the library was attached to the town hall and the senior center - so smart. I used to do brown bag travel programs for the seniors. So fun!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59666805846691976792020-12-10T13:01:41.289-05:002020-12-10T13:01:41.289-05:00Such great memories. I ended up working at my publ...Such great memories. I ended up working at my public library from the time I was 14-18, and I soon realized librarians got the good books first :)Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90174771932390204762020-12-10T13:00:37.602-05:002020-12-10T13:00:37.602-05:00Saturday mornings were out library day. Mom took m...Saturday mornings were out library day. Mom took my brother and I every week and we checked out stacks. It was glorious!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17537793318580651752020-12-10T12:59:31.286-05:002020-12-10T12:59:31.286-05:00Five stars?! That is fantastic! Five stars?! That is fantastic! Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73949904399830837692020-12-10T12:58:49.400-05:002020-12-10T12:58:49.400-05:00Happy DDSD to you, too. LOL.Happy DDSD to you, too. LOL.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.com