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Hi,

I must unlurk because I seemed to be upset from reading Ms. Carol
Simpson's recent column in "The Book Report".  In just a short statement
she made several references to school librarians that are gender
specific.  In this day and age when male and female roles are changing,
I find it hard to read about a profession that I have been apart of for
nearly thirty years, is refereed to in this way.  Historically the whole
field of Librarianship has been more female than male, but to put it in
print in a publication that is very widely read and respected is just
reinforcing the old stereotyping.

This is not some crancky old guy but one who has given a lot to this
profession by servering on several local committees, and associations.
Plus I have taken an active role at the state level with our state
association and even when I first was involved at that level, there
where so few men that some meetings I was the only man there.

Thank you for letting be vent.

David Schneider, Library Media Specialist
Juneau Business High School
6415 W. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53213-4025
414-476-5480  Fax 414-476-2646
schneidp@mail.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

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