I work as a Public Library Reference Associate, and I LOVE IT! Our library has taken part in a national campaign called "Geek the Library," which highlights the fantastic, free, and incredibly diverse resources that public libraries offer. One hundred and twenty eight people--library employees and local celebrities--were photographed with things we "geek" (or love), which the library supports. These photos are appearing on billboards, in newspapers, and online, encouraging people to visit and support the library. So there I am, above, showing what I "geek."
The website www.geekthelibrary.org, explains in greater detail how "geek" became a verb. "Get your geek on at the library!" is the organization's slogan. There must be a fine line between "geek" and "freak" these days, as sometimes they are used interchangeably.
When I first heard about the campaign, I was skeptical, because I had understood a "geek" to be a carnival performer who bit the heads of chickens and/or snakes. Indeed, this is one of the first definitions listed in Webster's dictionary. However, once I saw examples of the photos, and the wide range of things people "geeked," I changed my mind. It's harmless fun and it supports libraries, so why not? I didn't have to bite the head off of anything.
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