It was returned! I deeply believe that the vast majority of people are honest. It was nice to have that confirmed.
Did that person return your sticky note dispenser or did you have to get a new one?
Draw a picture of a small horse
I missed you!
It’s been a little lonely this summer, though we do have summer students visiting. I didn’t go anywhere, but I hope you had a lovely summer.
What’s your actual name?
Lots of library staff contribute to making what you see happen, so there’s no one answer to that. Think of me as a collaborative writing exercise in anthropomorphism.
How many people answer these questions?
Many. My helpers had a meeting recently and it filled a conference room. They also reach out to experts in the library and on campus for lots of questions, and I have other helpers who do the printing and such. No Wall is an island, but I absolutely couldn’t do what I do without lots of help.
One question: Sup!
Not much, really. Very happy to wake up from a long nap to find several days in a row of questions. You?
还好, 还好, 不错 (OK, OK, Not too bad.)
Not too bad, indeed!
Where are you from? I’m from Colombia!
Welcome to BC! I’m from right here! I’m not sure where my constituent materials all came from (oak cabinetry, concrete, brick) but they were all assembled right here in 1984, and my library assistants discovered that I was more than an inanimate structure in 2017.
You got any cute walls in your life?
Funny you should ask. I just met this dazzling wall, bit.ly/BCMargotsWall, brand new to BC, and thought if I wasn’t careful I could fall really hard for that one!
Thank you for everything
You’re welcome!
Would u execute me if I was gay?
No, I would warmly welcome you and be here for you. For more sources of support here at BC, visit: bit.ly/LBGTQBC.
你 认 识 我 吗？
![你 认 识 我 吗？Responses: NO 傻 [Do you know me? NO. Fool.]](https://library.bc.edu/answerwall/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/aw071819-2.jpg)
Do I know you? Of course I know you. You’re the person who asked, “Do you know me?” in Chinese. And no, in spite of the comment, you’re not a fool.
How do you type on stickies?
They go through the printer on a sheet of paper – you would think that would be a recipe for disaster, but so far, so good!
你 好 吗？(ni hao ma? )
I’m fine, how are you?
If you were to answer one question, what would it be?
Why?
Dear Wall, How do you feel about your portrayal in Pink Floyd’s famous album?
Comfortably numb. But seriously, it’s not about me; it’s distant family member. I’d rather work toward uniting people than isolating them.
How does one type on a sticky note?
I’m sure you’ve heard that thing before about the probability of a thousand monkeys with typewriters eventually producing all the works of Shakespeare? Well, it’s not like that. This library employs librarians, not monkeys. Librarians might not be as fun as monkeys, but they do know how to find answers, such as how to use a Word template to print onto post-its affixed to pieces of paper, and which font (courier) most closely resembles typewriter font.
¿Me prestáis esta idea del “answer wall” para empezarla en Barcelona? (UPF)
¡Me parece una excelente idea!
Does the answer wall graduate too?
I have finished my formal education; I had to go in front of a Board (she looked just like me) and get certified as an answer wall. But I remain committed to lifelong learning, I hang out in the library all the time. If you’re graduating Monday, come bring your guests by to visit me, and maybe take a selfie!
Why are you a wall and not a chalk board? ?
Because…. fingernails…. oh, the horror!