Wagner Library

Do not forget your library card when going to this location– it makes the librarians mad because they want everyone to use the self checkout. They are also NOT helpful when it comes to renting e-​books. This location is closed on Thursday.

I wouldn’t say my expectations were particularly high as I entered the building. It’s a library. It’s small. It’s in Jefferson Parish. There’s really not much more to say about Wagner Library, except for one cool discovery that I made in here.
This library has tiny rooms with a desk, outlets, and a door. Between these private, underutilized spaces and the free wifi, I thought, «Hey, I could make this into an office.» And that’s what I did.
All was moving along swimmingly. I was Unilocaling, I was Facebooking. I was Tweeting. And then I realized my office was lacking one crucial detail. I needed an assistant to bring me lattes and things. So I looked around, found the meekest looking person in that joint (not hard. this *is* a library), and started barking orders.
«Thelma!» (Actually, I’m not sure what my assistant’s name was, but I’m writing the checks here, so I can call her what I want, right? Well, technically, I’m not writing checks. Thelma is doing more of an internship, but this internship will be *great* experience (with college credit!), so I don’t feel obligated to get into semantic arguments with you on this, ok? So anyway…)
«Thelma, go get me a grande non-​fat soy chai latte with a half shot of espresso extra hot… Thelma, go get me some of those Zuckerberg-​style business cards that say ‘I’m CEO, bitch’ on them… Thelma, order me a gold-​plated placard that says ‘Do not disturb. Unilocaling in progress.’…Thelma, go get me some sexy panties for my date with Sergio tonight.»
Thelma did not budge. And that’s where my experience at the Wagner Library went sour. You really cannot find good help these days. I offered this woman a huge opportunity to further her career and guess what? Nothing.
The library was fine, my office was nice, but do not go to Wagner Library hoping to find a decent assistant.