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Very true but since it's a farce it makes some sense that the librarian
isn't a 'real' librarian. However, if I just keep it playing, most of
the kids will miss that anyway. If it were a serious depiction, then I'd
be really upset with the producers, etc. So, for what it is, I think
it's fun.

Kris Waymire
Media Specialist
LHS Media Center
Lebanon, IN  46052
waymirek@leb.k12.in.us


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From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Linda Lucke
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:01 AM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: [LM_NET] Librarian Image

While "The Librarian" movie may present a different view of librarians,
I 
have to point out that the main character, while he supposedly works as
a 
librarian, really isn't one.  I believe at some point they mention that
he 
holds six (or some incredible number of) degrees - but not one of them
is in 
librarianship!  I suppose if he were really a LIBRARIAN he couldn't be
so 
adventurous!  I found this a rather serious flaw in the movie.
 
Linda 
L.
Linda Lucke
Learning Center Director
Butterfield School
Libertyville, IL
LLucke@d70.k12.il.us
Happy are those who have learned to laugh at themselves, for they shall 
never lack for amusement!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kris Waymire" <waymirek@LEB.K12.IN.US>
To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: [LM_NET] Librarian Image


Good Day!

The Librarian Image - well - let me just suggest that you get a hold of
a movie entitled "The Librarian" and watch it. It's a made for TV movie
done by TNT in the "Indiana Jones" style. It's a hoot. I may just have a
movie day in the Media Center one day and just continually show it. That
will give you a new perspective on a librarian's image.

Kris Waymire
LHS Media Center
Lebanon, IN
waymirek@leb.k12.in.us

-----Original Message-----
From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of dougj
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 12:28 PM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: [LM_NET] Librarian Image

Hi folks,

You know, I think we are getting somewhat obsessive about this topic. I
can't think of any profession that doesn't suffer from some negative
stereotypes. Lawyers, dentists, cab drivers, teachers, Enron executives,
county road workers, prison guards, priests - name an occupation that
doesn't have some popular negative stereotype. (Well, tech directors
don't,
I suppose.)

I think we can all get Mary Kay makeovers (but I'd have some 'splaining
to
do to the wife, dress better, write letters about the unfairness of the
world to the paper, and debate this ad nauseum among ourselves, but the
plain fact is that only our positive interactions with individuals are
what
really matter.

If image is that important, well, become a model or actor or politician
or
accountant... Well, bad examples.

All the best,

Doug

PS. Male librarians don't have an image problem.



Doug Johnson
Director of Media and Technology
Mankato Area Public Schools
Box 8713, 1351 S Riverfront Dr.
Mankato MN 56001-8714
Phone: 507-387-7698 x 473
E-mail: dougj@doug-johnson.com
Web: www.doug-johnson.com
Blue Skunk Blog: http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/


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