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Hello LMNetters; I think we all have learned some valuable lessons in dealing with the press lately. One of the best parts of my training to become the AASL President was a session I had on how to deal with the press. Here were some pointers: #1 You will be misquoted #2 You will talk with them at length and then the littlest side comment you made will be what they use, totally missing your main message #3 Ask to have final approval on article before it goes to press In getting ready for an interview: Ask reporter if they are on a deadline. If Yes, ask how much time you can have to prepare a response. What is the focus of the interview? Prepare a key message. What do you want the audience to know? Anticipate and rehearse possible interview questions. (What are your vulnerabilities?) Don't lie or speculate, tell the truth. When you don't know the answer admit it and promise to get it for the interviewer. Never say "no comment." If you cannot comment, explain to the the interviewer why you can't. Be non-confrontational, cooperative and accessible. Nothing is ever "off the record." Food For Thought; Cyndi Phillip, Library Media Specialist 2006-07 AASL President http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aboutaasl/aaslgovernance/aaslpres/presidentspage.htm Grand Haven Area Public Schools Grand Haven, Michigan cphillip_56@yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------