摘要：Any public
services law
librarian
working in a law library
open to the public will
deal with mentally ill
patrons. For many, these
interactions happen daily,
and it is no easy task.
They can run the gamut
from challenging to
humorous and unpleasant
to downright scary.
If you feel guilty because
you would rather avoid
dealing with mentally ill
patrons, it is okay. Know
that you are not alone,
and the feeling is normal.
And, if you feel alone
in your struggle with
mentally ill patrons, a
quick Internet search
will show you that public
libraries throughout the
world deal with the same
issues.
