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| ISSN 1445-9124 | THE ZINE FOR LIBRARIANS WHO REFUSE TO BE CLASSIFIED |
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| ISSN 1445-9124 | THE ZINE FOR LIBRARIANS WHO REFUSE TO BE CLASSIFIED |
June 26, 2002 Note: The opinions expressed herein are soley those of the author. Any resemblance to real librarians (living or dead, or somewhere in between) is probably a coincidence, but maybe not. Biblia, the Warrior Librarian, was created by A.B.Credaro. The concept of Warrior Librarianship is in common practice, and therefore quite possibly in the public domain. As such, it is likely to be exempt from copyright restrictions. However, this does not limit Warrior Librarian Weekly, its agents, employees, heirs, or others connected with the zine, from trying to make an easy buck from its use. Graphics on this site were created by Peter Lewis, unless otherwise stated. These graphics were created exclusively for Warrior Librarian Weekly, and may not be copied without consent, which will only be granted after an obscenely large amount of money has changed hands ... which really isn't likely to happen, is it? 
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DISPLAY IDEAS Telling it all Washington State University Librarians have come up with a great idea to explain to their patrons why requested books are unavailable - they're displaying damaged books, together with their replacement costs. Torn spines, razored pages, food spills - all there for everyone to see. All that's missing is the name of the book's last borrower ...
WLW RESEARCH COLUMN Does Size Matter? Google has rapidly become the Search Tool of Choice amongst librarians. However, AlltheWeb.com claims to have a bigger database than Google, so WLW checked it out. Is bigger better? On a search for the phrase "warrior librarian", Google produces around 400 hits, and AlltheWeb around 600. Yes, they had more hits than Google, but Google shows the search term in the web pages context, where AlltheWeb didn't. So to find out if the site was worthy of our time, we had to actually access it. Not much of a time saver - in fact, just the opposite. The Google hits were also more relevant, and were "ranked" in a more appropriate fashion. So does size matter? Only to the inadequate, apparently. With all the trash on the 'net, plus the sheer size of the beast, we have to ask: do the extra 200 hits serve any useful purpose? And we have to say, no. It's time someone did a major cull of the Internet! Any volunteers? ...  SCREAMING MEDIALib Cats replaced by Dogs? Cats might be cute 'n' clean 'n' all. But isn't it time to start upgrading to something a little less decorative, and more useful? Sniffer dogs, more than just a nose ... ... click here. (Requires Real Player or similar) SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION ALA enlists Biblia's help The American Library Association requests permission to use articles from WLW in their advocacy campaign. The Warrior Librarian can't help but see the irony in her assisting her American cousins, when the salaries of Australian library colleagues is so woeful. Still no contact from IFLA, UN, NASA, or the Tasmanian Senate, as yet ... ...(There is no more to read) LATEST HUMOR PAGE Dirty Reality Creation It has come to the attention of WLW Management that not all libraries are dark, dingy hovels, with idiots administrating a pathetic budget, and a regular contingent of patrons from hell. Unfortunately, this means that some information professionals are missing out on the opportunity to whinge, complain, write insulting letters, and launch parody websites. In the interests of equity and fairness, WLW now offers a new service for librarians working in non-standard conditions.... ... (Click here to view in new window) LESS TARDY HUMOR PAGE Libraries 101: The Idiots' Guide A brief introduction for library beginners, who think they might like to become a library user ... ... (Click here to view in new window) MORE ORIGINAL HUMOUR Laugh yourself comatose. No, folks, WLW isn't just yet another directory of humor. The Humor Index contains over 60 original humor items by Biblia - except for one guest item, exclusive to WLW. Oh, and one well-known piece off the 'net that people expect to see on any library humor site. But the rest is original. Honest. Use the new improved index! Now in alphabetical order, even. Click here for the US version or here for the English version or at the bottom of this page for those with a sinking feeling, or at the top left hand side, or .... MOST POPULAR BIBLIA PAGES From last month's hit counter:
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