Funniest library related movies made using Xtranormal

Collection put together by: Aaron Tay
Blog Homepage: Musing About Librarianship
Video Post can be found at: http://musingsaboutlibrarianship.blogspot.com/2010/10/funniest-library-related-movies-made.html
Language: English
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

This is a great collection of videos put together by Aaron Tay on his Blog Musings About Librarianship. He found what he considers the best and funniast videos about librarianship created using the site Xtranormal.com.

Sprinter Bookmobile

Available From: http://www.meridiansv.com/vehicles
Price: $139,000
Retrieved From: http://www.meridiansv.com/inventory/vehicle/sprinter-demonstrator-13900
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

The Sprinter is such a marvelous platform from which to build and operate a bookmobile. These easy and fun to drive vehicles are not only economical to purchase and operate, but they also carry a huge inventory for their size. Built with the environment, usability, versatility and affordability in mind, this Sprinter is ready for immediate service in your outreach program.This bookmobile features all of the amenities of larger units but draws its power for all-LED interior lighting, ventilation, side door power, Wi-Fi, and more from a bank of batteries powered by the sun!

• Features
  2009 Dodge Sprinter Van, 170” Ext. Wheelbase, Power options
  Bus-style low curb door for easy access
  1300-1500 Volume capacity
  Four removable book carts
  Desk/Workstation
  120V and 12V Air Condition/Heat
  Solar powered interior LED lighting, and ventilation
  Wi-Fi
  Wheelchair lift (usable as book cart lift)
  13-foot Side Awning
  
  

Bookshelf Tapestry Area Rug

Available From: http://www.demco.com/

Price: $129 and up

Item URL: http://www.demco.com/goto?blk83755&C5BZZZZ

Contributed By: Lisa Herning

This book themed carpet is the perfect accessory to accent either your home or public library space. This carpet features premium quality, high-twist 100% nylon fibers to prevent matting and crushing.

Judge a Book By Its Cover

Created by: Judge a Book by Its Cover
URL: http://judgeabook.blogspot.com/
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

In the spirit of Awful Library Books, the bloggers at Judge a Book By Its Cover gleefully mine a rich vein of unintentionally hilarious book covers from the stacks of their public library and add their own clever commentary. From well meaning but dated self-help to vintage celebrity profiles, their selections reflect the site's maxim: De gustibus non est disputandum – There's no accounting for taste.

The Merry Librarian

Created by: The Merry Librarian
URL: http://www.merrylibrarian.com/
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

A site whose tagline reads, "True Stories from a Library Near You...No "Shh"!", The Merry Librarian was voted one of the Top 10 Librarian Blogs to Read by LIS News readers. The site brings together the most "hilarious, disgusting, heartwarming, alarming, shocking and ridiculous things" taking place every day in the library. There's plenty of humor but much more. A blog by librarians for librarians – enjoy!

"Old Spice Guy" Gives a Shout-out to Libraries

Created by: Old Spice
URL: http://www.youtube.com
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu-KBxOtJxs
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, here's the Old Spice guy, standing buff in the shower, giving mad props to libraries. Short and sweet.

Silly Library Commercials from Public Libraries

Created by: Anonymous
URL: http://www.squidoo.com
Retrieved from: http://www.squidoo.com/library-commercials-public
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

Six of the funniest stereotype-busting videos made by public libraries across the States. From Lady Gaga to infomercials, let us know which one makes you laugh the hardest!

Public Library

Created by: Goddard
URL: http://donstuff.files.wordpress.com
Retrieved from: http://donstuff.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/public-library.jpg
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

It's amusing and a little sad to think that the majority of patrons prefer the "shallow end" fluff than the deeper materials available at the library. Although I admit that I enjoy reading a bit of fluff myself as a nice break from reality.