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Presents the author's thoughts on the issue of telecommuting. Pros and cons of telework programs; Description of how library personnel interface with patrons; Opinion that the world of telecommuting would be a lonely place for librarians.

Comments on the topic of intellectual freedom versus physical security in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. Concern of librarians about First Amendment rights; Anecdote about an Ohio librarian who contacted government officials about a suspicious patron; Issue of whether it is in the best interest of the profession of library science to protect patrons' right to privacy no matter how suspicious their library activities seem to be.

Comments on dogs from the perspective of a librarian. Reasons that the author dislikes the canine community; Experience with library patrons who are dog owners; Damage to library books by dogs.