[Wind sounds]
Back in 1999 we started a satirical newspaper called The Chaser.
And we were hoping it could be added to the National Library's Trove online collection for future generations to enjoy.
But they said no.
So apparently the only way we can get it on is if we make this ... promotional ... video.
So ... welcome to the National Library ... in Canberra.
So what usually happens is someone will come to the desk and say that I requested a book, could I please have it? So they'll have a Library card ...
So you say no, do you or .. ?
No, not often.
They'll have a Library card like this.
I have a book that I've requested. The Female Eunuch, by Germaine Greer.
Yep. Where is it?
Um, it's probably around the corner there.
You want me to get it for you?
Um, yes please. Thank you.
Germaine Greer? Yep.
[crash sound] Come on.
I'm sorry the exact book you wanted was unavailable so we've managed to get you an upgrade.
OK. Fantastic. Is it about feminism as well, cos that's actually the book that I wanted?
Isn't everything about feminism?
Thank you. Thanks.
Excuse me sir. Can you just, keep it down please? Everyone. Quiet in the Library please.  Shhhhh.
[Beep] off.
[paper rustles]
Quiet please. Shhhh. Ok.
Trying to get increased readership at last.
This is a very informative newspaper. It may have the answers that you seek.
No, Sorry.
I'm hoping I can get some help. I'm after a piece of sheet music.
Shit music? [laughs]
That's a double 'e' 't'.
[laughs] It may well be the other.
Sir, have you considered reading this newspaper in lieu of looking at this computer? It's got less information but it's more offensively presented.
[Phone rings]
Yeah, hello. Yeah, I'm just at the National Library. Yeah, I'm making sure ...
This will go well in the lounge.
We own this. It's public property.
Yeah, no,it's going well. It's good. A few dickheads around who are causing trouble but mostly they're all right. No good. How are you?
If it doesn't buzz we can take it. I think that's the rule. [alarm sounds]
We're official business.
[wind]
[Screech of brakes. Crash. Broken glass.]
