when I get my job as a librarian , one of the first thing I notice be how many bag these people carry to and from work . six month into the job , I need one desparately as well ! this bag be wonderful because it have a place for you notebook computer -lrb- alas , I use this space for my library book ! -rrb- and a zippered pocket inside -lrb- where I keep my cosmetic ! -rrb- plus a little `` net '' pocket where I keep thing I need access to quickly -lrb- my key ! -rrb- . it also have a zipper pocket outside where I keep my pencil . the bag have plenty of space , since it manage to carry my lunch , all my book , my purse , and everything else I need to carry ! the strap be just long enough to sling over my shoulder and just short enough that I can carry it by hand if I want to . I like the color too ; they be neutral so they match pretty much everything I own . the bag be my lifesaver ; and after about 6 month of hard use , it still show no wear !