Re: Library Aide Job Description

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In a previous article, sornsin@SENDIT.NODAK.EDU (Kathleen Margaret Sornsin) says
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>I agree; anyone who would take this job is nuts!  I'd say to the person
>doing the hiring, "Obviously, you have no idea what a school
>library/media center is for" and then I'd take a hike!
>
Unfortunately, there are many places (like most elementary schools in W. Mass)
where someone is hired as a library aide and expected to run the library.
And there are a lot of dedicated library-loving people who take those jobs,
mostly uncertified, some with public library experience.  I had one in a
brand new school for two years while I was getting my MLS.  MANY schools
expect this of "library aides".  Major public education needed here, folks!


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Johanna Halbeisen                               "We are confronted by
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