Re: [LM_NET] GEN: Pets in the library

[Lin Zop <linzop@OPTONLINE.NET>]

I have mixed feelings about animals in a library of any kind. I am a professional 
animal (dog/cat) handler as well as being a librarian. First, all animals bring 
bacteria, even under the best of circumstances. We would be exposing patrons to 
things you may not know about. The thought of any animal being handles by a myriad 
to people is not fair to the animal. Also, all animals have the potential of 
activating allergents and asthma reactions. There is also the issue of insurance. 
Fish tanks, large and elevated, may be the only thing that may be appropriate in 
any library. But, they need to be kept very clean and the fish, very healthy. Good 
luck. Linda

----- Original Message -----
From: Betsy Kahn <bkahn@PUSD.US>
Date: Thursday, July 7, 2005 9:16 pm
Subject: [LM_NET] GEN: Pets in the library

> Hello Hardcore Summer LM_NETters:
>
> Please e-mail me off the list if you have had a positive experience
> keeping pets (e.g. birds, turtles) in your school library and
> would be
> willing to tell me about why you think it's a good idea.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Betsy Kahn, Librarian
>
> Wilson IB Middle School
> 300 South Madre Street
> Pasadena, CA 91107
>
> Phone: 626-449-7390 X321
> Fax: 626-449-5377
>
> Library Website: http://manila.pasadena.k12.ca.us/wilsonlib
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