It’s the last weekend before Finals (they start Friday) and I’m on the desk during what I like to call the “procrastinator’s shift.” Luckily, the students don’t seem to need my help — we’re busy but things are relatively calm. I wonder though, is this the case at every library? PS – Dear Students, please dress more warmly. I don’t think it’s shorts weather if you need a hat to keep you warm outside.

When I’m at the reference desk, I usually look around the library every few minutes and observe and watch the students. My goal is for them to get the opinion that I’m not really paying attention to whatever task on which I’m currently working and that they can approach me.

Your thoughts? What do you do at the desk to make students come up to you?