Love on Ask a Librarian
September 23, 2009 by Diana Filed under News & Announcements
Yesterday, we had a first!
Paula Bagwell, a librarian from St. Petersburg College was proposed to on Ask a Librarian!
In her own words,
“My boyfriend of two years, Josh, just proposed to me via AskaLibrarian!!! Today is our two year anniversary (and also the autumnal equinox).
I was covering virtual chat and he signed on and asked me to marry him. Then I learned he was actually at the Clearwater library and was using a computer in the lab. He got down on his knee and proposed to me in the middle of the library. Sue Dillon found a camera and we re-created the scene which I’ve attached. Then there was a surprise engagement party complete with a carrot cake in the breakroom!!!”
The actual session,
You have been connected to Paula B (SPC).
Paula B (SPC): Hello, welcome to Ask a Librarian. I am Paula and I will be assisting you today. Please wait a moment while I consider your question…
Josh K: hi sorry internet issues
Paula B (SPC): It’s ok, what can I help you with today?
Josh K: Paula, will you marry me?
Paula B (SPC): Yes!! Wow, I’m freaking out. Are you here?
Josh K: Yes
Josh K: I am at the student computers
Josh K: to your left
Paula has disconnected…
Chad Mairn on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 9:41 am
This is such a great way to propose to a librarian! Congratulations!
Emily Harrell on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 9:52 am
That is just adorable!
Gloria B. on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 10:10 am
How romantic. Any carrot cake left? :)Congratulations!
Juana Careaga on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 11:35 am
What a great love story. Congratulations!!!!
Lisa K. on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 12:08 pm
I love it!!!
Ben Ostrowsky on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 12:21 pm
Fantastic! And here I thought I was a geek for uploading a video of my proposal to Google Video…
Beatriz Fernandez on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 12:42 pm
That is the best Ask a Libn session I’ve ever read! Congratulations to the happy couple!
Laurie Hime on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 1:10 pm
As a member of the Quality Assurance Qorkgroup I vote this the best brief chat!
Susan Livingston on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 2:18 pm
This is just the coolest thing ever! What a way to begin their marriage story–with style and uniqueness! And on the Autumnal Equinox, to boot. Best wishes to the happy couple!
Cindy Dorfeld Bruckman on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 2:35 pm
Gives whole new meaning to “popping the question?” Just glad Paula could find the right answer for this “patron!” ;-)
How could you not love it!!!
Heather Stearns on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 4:07 pm
Congratulations!!! :)
Meredith Semones on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 4:42 pm
Congratulations to Paula & Josh. I loved this, I sent it to all the staff here and am forwarding it to my daughter in Charlotte.
Betsy KIng on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009 9:28 pm
What a great story. Congratulations to both of you.
Maith (from Brazil) on Thu, 24th Sep 2009 7:16 am
How cute. Congratulations to both of you. So romantic!!!
Nancy Spaid on Thu, 24th Sep 2009 11:42 am
That is so romantic – I love it! Congratultions!
Ginny Howerton on Thu, 24th Sep 2009 12:03 pm
Wonderfully romantic. Love it!
Sharon Jackson on Thu, 24th Sep 2009 12:20 pm
This “takes the cake!” Congratulations to Josh K. for coming up with a brand new and unique way to propose, and congratulations to Paula B. for a prompt and enthusiastic response! Best wishes for your future.
Jennifer Carless on Thu, 24th Sep 2009 1:08 pm
Hey, Paula! Congratulations! That’s wonderful! I’ve been wondering how you’ve been doing. Apparently, you have been doing well!
MaryElizabeth MCIlvane on Thu, 24th Sep 2009 2:05 pm
Wonder of wonders is this technology gig! Emerging new markets unfolding to be served by librarians. Congratulations to both of you! Wait till the little new patrons for the tiny tots story hour bounce around in the virtual playroom — of course they will be Paula and Josh’s children!
Aylin Valdivia on Thu, 24th Sep 2009 2:31 pm
So cute!!! Congratulations!!!
Diane Johnson on Thu, 24th Sep 2009 3:26 pm
Awesome! This puts a whole new spin on the phrase “Ask a Librarian”! Congratulations to Josh and Paula.
Maurcy Selko on Thu, 24th Sep 2009 3:29 pm
who says there is no romance left in this world…now librarians will get the
credit due them…they are the romantics
yeaaaaaaaaaaa
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Tanya Feddern-Bekcan on Thu, 24th Sep 2009 4:08 pm
How sweet. Congratulations!!!
Robin Leigh on Thu, 24th Sep 2009 6:22 pm
lovely couple, surprise element wonderful virtual proposal but still intimate as he was in the same building… best wishes to you both!
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That is very CUTE! My boyfriend and I are both librarians, I think it’s a good idea if he proposes to me while I’m working. Hmm…I don’t know if he will realize this.
Kathryn on Fri, 25th Sep 2009 12:26 pm
Congratulations! Surely this portends a wonderful future!
Wei on Fri, 25th Sep 2009 1:59 pm
Wow, this is definitely not in the pictures of “librarian stereotypes”.
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