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Dear Colleagues, I was asked to post a "HIT" when I received responses to my query about grading in library programs. It appears that there is no consistency in library programs across the country. Maybe it's time that we worked on some national standards. I think that INFORMATION POWER is very useful in that it does describe the "ideal". In Reading the mail sent through LM_NET, however, it does not take much time to realize that there are serious problems with library programs throughout the U.S.A. I am very frustrated with this because librarians, in general, are very erudite and are able to express themselves extremely well. What is the problem!? Fear of loosing the job, fear of being deemed too aggressive, fear of stepping on toes...? Or...is erudition the problem? Are we out of touch with reality? Talk is cheap. Whatever happened to the idea of the "Poor Man's University".? LMS(s) are too compliant, too willing to take whatever _ _ _ _ is thrown at them, and, worst of all, are willing to work above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that tasks for which they are not given enough time to complete during the school day are completed after hours. I am split between two schools, see approx. 750 students per week in grs. 1-6, have no aide, all classes are scheduled 45 minutes per week and I am required to give all students academic grades. We have a district wide curriculum that I follow (1988). I integrate whenever possible and have developed many wonderful projects in conjunction with teachers. I, however, use MY preparation time to do this, leaving no time to accomplish other "clerical" tasks. I am a member of the NEA and am covered under our CBA as a teacher whose work day = 6 hours and 45 minutes. I REFUSE to work after hours. For the grades, I use various forms of assessment, including tests, papers, projects, presentations, etc. When questioned by parents (who don't really know the difference between an academic grade and an effort grade) as to why their child(ren) received such a grade, I must be able to show documentation that supports the grade. The LMC is, of course, misused (not used as a resource). But, in my district, the squeaky wheel does not get the oil. The other LMSs) see to that by doing what they think they should be doing...working with a $1,000 per year budget, working after hours, and saying things like, "Things won't change, not in your lifetme and not in mine." I love my job, believe in it strongly, and love working with the kids. I, however, see big problems in this profession, and I blame it on us! Attached are the responses I received. Good luck, Roberta Ricci, LMS R.C LaPerche Elementary School Smithfield, R.I. RRicci4009@aol.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= To quit LM_NET (or set NOMAIL or DIGEST), Send an email message to listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST NOTE: Please allow time for confirmation from Listserv. For more help see LM_NET On The Web: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=