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I apologize if my response sounds a little patronizing -- not to the librarian involved for sure -- but for the administrator who cannot think outside the box and know that library skills prepare kids for research, for critical thinking, for literacy, for computer applications, etc. etc. Yes, we can get more specific for different particular careers, but the research shows that kids nowadays might fulfill several different careers -- they have to be prepared to face the technological world and make decisions about which steps to take. Libraries are a continual resource for students and older persons who need a variety of answers -- whether it's the next good book or a website that will guide them into the next perfect job. We need to be teaching kids how to evaluate resources, and how to use the information they are getting to serve them in the best way possible. We also need to advocate literacy in a variety of levels-- information is power! Tell your principal that you are THE information specialist in a wide range of areas, and that you there to serve your student population. Good luck! Betty Copeland, MLIS Librarian Dahlstrom Middle School Buda, Texas 78610 512-268-8441, ext. 6537 Fax 512-295-5346 copelandb@hayscisd.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------