[LM_NET] duties of school librarian vs: public llibrarian

["Armatti, Cayla - Lake Weir High" <Cayla.Armatti@MARION.K12.FL.US>]

Hello, friends,
 
I've been a public school librarian for 8 years now and love my job, however as a 
single mom I am thinking of moving to a public library situation for more 
hours/higher pay. My local library has several openings, but tell me I am not 
qualified for PS Librarian 2 or 3 or higher since I have an M Ed (from a certified 
FL school llibrary program) rather than an MLS. I am going to interview for the 
position anyway hoping that my experience, personality, and qualifications will 
sway them. I have an interview next Tuesday.
 
I'd like your professional opinion as to what duties might be different for a 
public librarian. I have been trained in cataloging, technology, administration, 
selection, customer service, information procurement, reference, resources, etc, as 
well as a strong technology base. I know the job would be different, but am I wrong 
to think I should be able to adapt easily, and that most tasks would be similar?
 
Thanks in advance!
 
Cayla Armatti
 
Library Media Specialist
Lake Weir High School
Ocala, Florida
(352) 671-4820, or 5-8971
cayla.armatti@marion.k12.fl.us
 
"I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people 
who think decorating consists mostly 
of building enough bookshelves."
(Anna Quindlen, "Enough Bookshelves," New York Times, 7 August 1991
Submitted by D.F. of New York)

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