GEN: New Librarian's Questions

[Mark Williams <mark_williams@EEE.ORG>]

I for one would like to encourage new LMT's/librarians to ask all the
questions they want.  One of the great values of this list is that it is a
ready source of information that is often NOT available in 'library
classes' or even in the professional literature. IMHO, NOTHING beats 'been
there, done that' as a souce of information on those day to day issues that
never seem to get discussed in MLS or credential programs.

In an ideal world we *should* research before asking, but often there just
isn't the time for this.    The press of our duties at work just does not
allow for this luxury.  We all get tasks and questions dumped on us at the
last minute, and are expected by our supervisors/employers to respond
quickly (like, yesterday!)

In a way, I consider posting a question to the list as 'doing my research'.
 After all, what better reference source than 12,000 working porfessionals?
 Of course, use the archives....they are a valuable resource; but also
remember that things can change, and new ideas happen all the time!

A hearty welcome to the profession.  Keep the questions coming, and feel
free to answer a few, too!

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