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I feel that I need to play a little devil's advocate with some of the issues that has been made between an assistants role and a school librarians role. I agree that many tasks can be performed by one of my assistants. However, I have found that every now and then, I will do some of those remedial tasks on purpose! Why....because it helps me with my job. For example, checking out and shelving books is a great way to see what kids are reading. If I notice that many kids seem to be checking out vampire books, I will make a display of vampire books and include some great literary or nonfiction titles they may not be away of. If I notice that a lot of kids are checking out non-fiction disease books, I can ask them if it is for a classroom project. If it is, I will then go to that teacher and ask about collaborative projects we can do together (I actually had this happen with a teacher in her first year at our school. Now, her and I have a fully collaborative project we do together every year). I also do not agree that my assistants should be the ones ordering the books. I feel that many of my qualities and teaching experiences have enabled me to pick quality materials that support the curriculum. I can give a list of books to my assistant and have her check to see if we already have them. I can also have my assistant fill out the purchase order or order online. BUT, I am still the one who decides what books and materials are purchased and what is not. That is why we have a collection policy. If I sent over my collection to be analyzed, I am sure they could make suggestions but they do not know the school's curriculum and needs like I do. Would this company know that the reason we have so many books over authors is because advance english students do a 15 page research paper every year? Just a couple of points..... Brenda Lemon Chapman Library Director Chapman Kansas -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------