Re: Laminating for Teachers

[Anna J Russell <anna@TENET.EDU>]

Dear Sharon,
     I too had the same theory when I was in Library School.  Let me tell
you it isn't as simple as you think.  If a job is assigned to you by your
principal you will be doing it.  Many principals have the librarian do
the laminating to save on film and teacher time. We do many things as a
courtorsey but many time we do things that fall under "other duties" in
your job description.  Keep the positive attitude.
                 Anna Russell

On Tue, 3 Sep 1996, Sharon Ann McLarney wrote:

> This is in reference to the person who was laminating things for the
> teachers in her building.
>  I'm only in library school right now, but I know that that will NOT be
> part of any job description in any district.  For anybody having this
> problem, I know myself that it is hard to say no to people.  And we also
> don't want to make enemies.  A solution might be to send around a flier to
> the teachers about a workshop you're having next week about how tolaminate
> since it has come apparen to you that some lack the knowledge.  Having this
> lesson will probably make them get the hint pretty darn quick.  For any
> teachers who miss the meeting (accidentally or on purpose), when they come
> in, say, "Oh, you must have missed the meeting.  Let me show you how to do
> it real quick."  Also post reminder instructions near the machine so noone
> can weasle out of it.  It's  a diplomatic way to go about the situation,
> and no one will like you any less because of it.
>
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> Sharon Ann McLarney
> School Media Specialist in Training (who, by the way, needs a job!)
> sg955bfc@post.drexel.edu
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> The greatest resource any country can have is its children.
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