The Randomness of Being a Librarian

A 60-year-old man came into the library today, asking for—no— begging, for help to learn how to use a computer.  He was looking for a manual labor job, as a yard man, and he was confused and embarrassed that he could no longer apply for jobs on the telephone.  He did not know how to use a keyboard mouse or have an email address.  ”I need a job.  I used to just give my social security number and they would hire me.  Now I can’t call them on the phone for a job.  I just can’t do this.  I’m sorry.  Thanks for your help, ma’am.  I’m sorry….”  And he left.