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> Re: SEC: Library Aides (Barbara J keesey , 05/01/98 06:42)
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> As far as I'm concerned it is not the degree that makes a librarian, but
> a true hard work ethic and a desire to be a service to all. I've known
> many librarians with multiple degrees who are probably the laziest people
> in the world.  They get the library assistants to do all of their work
> while they sit on their MLS collecting a high pay. I have also known many
> MLS Librarians that feel once they get their degree they no longer have
> to keep up to date with the latest in librarianship.  They poo poo
> library assistants from attending workshops or courses out of jealousy or
> narrow-mindedness.  As far as I'm concerned, Library Assistants have far
> more hands on experience and drive than many MLS librarians!

I was hoping that this thread would not descend - it has. I'm sorry to
see this happen.

Oh well, time to go sit on my 3 library degrees.  :) :) :) <<< 3

Allan
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Dr. Allan O'Grady Cuseo
Greece Arcadia High School Library
Rochester, New York 14612
acuseo@greeceny.com

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