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Pamela: After 26 years of this, I guess I've grown a thicker skin. I've
had wonderful support and complete antagonism, right now I'm into a spell
of the latter. We do a great job - don't ask an administrator, ask that
student who was totally discouraged about that assignment, or the one who
never socializes, but feels right at home in the library. Administrators
fall by the wayside, but *we* are making a difference. When I get
totally discouraged I remember the words of a Priest whom I taught with
25+ years ago- Teachers (and I include school librarians here) already
have our spot in heaven. We've done our time the other place!
Karen Langley KTT_LANGLEY@K12.mec.ohio.gov
On Thu, 22 Feb 1996, Pamela dodson wrote:
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 11:05:35 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Pamela dodson <dodsonp@belnet.bellevue.k12.wa.us>
> To: Multiple recipients of list LM_NET <LM_NET@LISTSERV>
> Subject: RE: Library Lessons
>
>
> I am very discouraged about being a school librarian right now. The
> comments on this topic seem pretty accurate as far as I am concerned.
> There is little support or understanding. I have tried for three years
> to sell, to add value, to take on additional tasks. Nothing much has
> changed. Is this attitude just in schools or does it apply in the other
> library jobs as well. I know we make good money as far as librarians go,
> but do other library jobs give you more support in feeling that what you
> do is worthwhile and appreciated at least part of the time. Is there a
> sense of companionship instead of isolation? I am considering other
> options and would appreciate feedback. I happen to work in a very
> negative environment and it is getting to me. I have been hassled on
> every issue imaginable to libraries. Comments.
>
> Pamela Dodson
>
> e-mail: dodsonp@belnet.bellevue.k12.wa.us
>
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