Actually, since you're on LM_NET, the answer is SMART. Many public
libraries have a similar situation, where the director may be the only
degreed librarian. The folks who work reference or circulation are also
commonly called librarians by the public. It's a perception that is not
going to change. I would take the title for the public, especially
students if they use it, use a different one officially, and keep up with
things here, on the list.
Dan Robinson
HW Wilson Company
Bronx, NY
drobinson@hwwilson.com
On 1 Dec 2004 at 16:48, Brisco, Shonda wrote:
> The real question should be:
>
> "What are the names of people who eliminate librarian positions from
> school libraries called?"
>
> Unfortunately, I think we all the answer to that question....(idiots?).
>
> As far as the names for those who are running a library but who are not
> certified librarians, I believe they are called, "clerks."
>
> ....but those who "eliminated the certified librarians from those
> positions" might call those replacements "warm bodies"....we might call
> them..."underpaid, over-worked, overwhelmed, and certainly not
> appreciated!"
>
>
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