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[peridork]

Attention crew: This is Peridot, Militus rank crew member of Mero #011. I am sending you this message to officially announce the implementation of the new library cataloging system.

[ Pause for effect. ]

Thanks to the efforts of yours truly, and to some input from the Elizabeth Dewitt, you should now all have access to a brand new digital database of the library's full and complete contents through your MIDs.

This new system will replace the sad, archaic catalog card system that was being used previously, and I think you will all find that it will streamline your library experience quite nicely. Aside from being a mere tool for locating materials on the shelves within the library's walls, it hosts many other new features as well. Among these, you can now browse the library's contents by author, title, keyword, genre and other parameters, as well as place requests for materials, check to see if a book is currently being borrowed by another crew member, and keep track of your due dates.

As before, the limit on holding an item is exactly two Earth weeks from the date and time of your checkout. Those who go over this time limit without returning or renewing the item will be subjected to the system's built in disciplinary function.

[ What she means by that is that if you keep a book for more than two weeks, the very second you are over your allotted time, your MID will flash an angry message on screen, and a recording of the little gem's voice will screech at you to "return your stupid books already, you clod!" and it probably won't stop until you either fix the issue, or a Captain's sends out a message, which would override the program. ]

If you have any questions about the new program, please address them to either myself, or to Head Librarian Elizabeth.

Thank you.

[[ooc: feel free to respond to this post with any ic questions your character may have, and Peridot (or maybe Elizabeth?) will respond accordingly.]]

Comments

[intherigging]

No, I mean, can we browse the library, or do we have to use this list thing?

[tearmeanewone]

Oh no, please come in and browse as much as you like! This is just an... additional tool to help if you're looking for something specific. I'll always be available to recommend something if you want.

[intherigging]

Oh! [Jacky laughed, relieved.] I'm very glad to hear that! If you don't mind helping an old sailor out, that is.

[peridork]

Oh.

[ Plowing on now like she didn't totally misunderstand the question: ]

No, it's just for looking up specific items. If you want to trump around the aisles and search blindly for things without using the search, be my guest.

[intherigging]

Thank you, I will. I mean, I'm sure you put a lot of effort in, but I guess I'm more comfortable with doing things the old fashioned way.

[peridork]

Yes, a lot of you humans seem to be that way. Do what you like, I don't care either way.

[intherigging]

Perhaps someday I'll feel more comfortable using it.

[Jacky felt a smidge bad.]

[peridork]

Perhaps. Although, exposure would be the most effective means of reaching that point.

[ She's not even offended really. Just carrying on the conversation. ]

[intherigging]

That's what Ratchet told me about the typing on the cuff--the mid.

[Sigh.]

I know you're right. But honestly, given the option, I think I'll stick to what's familiar right now.

[peridork]

Like I said, it's no chip off any of my facets. Do what you'd like.

[intherigging]

'Chip off your facets'? Like, gem facets?

[Thoughtlessly, Jacky continued:] I used to have this real prime Emerald once, fit perfectly in me bellybutton, too.

[peridork]

....

[ None of what she just heard makes a lick of goddamn sense to her. What. ]

In your what?

[intherigging]

Belly button. [After a few minutes of fumbling, Jacky managed to pull up the video component and, hiking up her shirts, pointed at said anatomical feature.] It was a real nice Emerald.

[Lifting the cuff back up to her face, Jacky tilted her head inquisitively.] Is 'no chip off your facets' your people's way of saying 'no skin off my nose'? [Jacky likes learning languages, even if Peridot's equivalents for feet still make no goddamn sense.]

[peridork]

[She'd totally answer that question if she wasn't so disgusted/offended. She tries to rein in her reaction but it's impossible. She can't get off the subject. It's like a train-wreck and she cannot look away from the horror.]

Why would you do something like that!?

[intherigging]

[Jacky opened her mouth...and closed it.]

Honestly? I were riding high on the first successful raid my ship pulled off, and a girl's gotta have fun, yeah?