Librarians (may, or may not) shelve books

[Martin Swist <mswist@ASIJ.AC.JP>]

Greetings Colleagues,

I responded to Matthew privately.  However, the attention that this item is
getting  prompts me, too, to comment publicly.

I don't shelve books.  I do not need to shelve books in order to know the
status of the shelves, if books are in order, the condition of books, etc. I
am in the stacks with students and teachers throughout the day helping them
to access materials. I thoroughly enjoy working directly with them and
serving them in this manner when my assistance is needed. (Big6, 3.1) It is
then that I see the status of the shelves, put a book in its proper place,
note the condition of materials, find gaps in the collection, etc.

To echo the sentiments of Jim Mahoney, if I may: I prefer teaching to
shelving.  I also enjoy a relationship of mutual respect with the students,
faculty, parents, and administrators who use this library, and the one
Library Assistant with whom I work.

Best regards,



Martin Swist
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