Librarians Do Gaga!

Do you think of librarians as grim, dour relics of a pre-Web era? Sarah Wachter, graduate student at the University of Washington Information School, set out to change that perception and promote the Big 6 method of teaching information literacy with her "Librarians Go Gaga" video which parodies Lady Gaga's "Pokerface."

Enjoy the video and remember, you can always "...use our catalog. Don't forget the databases" via the Richland College Library Web site or drop by the Reference Desk and visit with one of your energetic, highly skilled, search savvy information professionals. We'll "...blow your mind, show you how to find."



Learn more about Sarah Wachter and the video.

Photo by Courtesy Photo.
Performers sing in part of Lady Gaga library parody video

Interesting reference questions

Here are some of the more memorable reference questions we have received at the Richland Library reference desk. Enjoy!

1. How to write an essay on philosophy (topic: write from the viewpoint of a bat)
2. What was the name of the Richland lake before it was named "Thunderduck?"
3. What do you do if your vet removes the wrong organ?
4. I need personal narratives from people who committed crimes while they were on drugs.
5. Does html stand for Hotmail?
6. I need a list of myths that have been proven scientifically.
7. I added items to my cart in Amazon.com, so why is it empty?
8. How to I vote for President online?
9. Where can I find information about the benefits of drinking urine?
10. How to translate a document from English to Vietnamese online for free
11. What direction is North?
12. What is the largest named number?
13. Where and when can I look in the sky to view Skylab?
14. "I need a liberal view and a conservative view." On what topic, the librarian asked. "Oh, any topic will do."
15. Where is the Teaching, Learning, Community Building located?