Bother Me--Please!

As many of you, my dear fans, know, I am twittering (or tweeting) happily on the perch, ever-ready for your library-related questions.  Many of you are considerate, which is very nice, but some of you are considerate to the point that you feel like you're bothering or interrupting me in order to ask me a question.  I have one word for you--don't.  Don't feel like you're disturbing me because you need to ask me something.

My number one priority as a perch librarian (a.k.a. reference librarian) is to be available to answer any questions you may have or to provide you with the help you need in finding library materials.  While I'm waiting for you to come to me, I'm taking care of different odds and ends to make use of the time.  I may be answering e-mails, preparing future library programs, doing some library training, processing materials, or writing posts for this blog.  All that, however, is secondary to helping you.

So even if I look busy working on something, please, PLEASE bother me with your questions!  I'm here first and foremost for you, my dear patrons.  That's why I get paid my bird seed.  To be here for you and to help you make the most of your library and your library experience.  After all, what good is the library and its information if not to serve the patrons?

My very humble opinion from the perch.