Re: Laura Bush-Non political

[Clete Schirra <schirra@SPARKSD.ORG>]

The question regarding Laura Bush should not be if  she should be considered a voice
for librarians, how long was her tenure as a librarian ,  what were her
qualification or has she used the "bully pulpit".   What is important is if she has
the power and ability to in some way effect change in the profession.  She is the
First Lady and has on numerous occasions proudly recalled being a librarian.  We
should welcome someone of her stature and position in the promotion of the
profession.  This could be a wonderful opportunity to promote libraries and reading.

Just my $.02
Clete

Gladys Furness wrote:

>         There are a few things about Laura Bush which we might discuss which are
> entirely germane to a professional listserv.
>         If she is to be considered a "voice" for the profession, or even a
> representative of it, or even if she is just a former librarian currently,
> er, receiving a lot of publicity, we may legitimately make certain inquiries:
>         l.How long was she in the profession? How does her length of service
> compare with others who in some way represent the profession in the public
> eye?
>         2.What sort of qualifications were necessary to serve as a school
> librarian at the time she did? I think this might serve as the springboard
> for a interesting discussion-comparing what is necessary to become
> certified in various states of the US, or countries of the world for that
> matter.
>         3.How, if at all, has she used her "bully pulpit" to advance the causes
> dear to the hearts of school librarians?
>
>         Apologies to anyone who considers this beating the proverbial dead horse
> but I've been to busy to read my email for the past two weeks until
> tonight.....
>
> Gladys Furness
> Librarian
> Westport Central School
> furness@northnet.org
>
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