Action librarian

I had a hearty laugh at this action figure I came across while browsing the Internet the other day. The "shushing librarian" is available in a basic or superior model, and it's based on a real life person. Contrary to the popular stereotype, there are many librarians who will allow you to chat, as long as you don't disturb other users. In all my years working in libraries (not that many actually, as most of my career has been as a researcher for strategy consultants), I've never met a librarian who insists on total silence in the library. In fact, the only two libraries (in Manchester and London) I worked in before the International University of Monaco were managed by librarians who were very keen to encourage a lively working atmosphere.