Re: [LM_NET] Vent w/ signature

[Susan Grigsby <susan.grigsby@GMAIL.COM>]

Okay...I wasn't going to jump in but I think this needs to be said. I don't
think, as library media specialists, we can categorically say NO to all of
our last-minute planners. It's easier to say it if they're not nice about it
(as in the case that started this thread) and there are times when it is the
most appropriate answer; however, sometimes it is more important to smile,
tell them you will do what you can, and move on. I will admit to a little
passive-agressive behavior at times with teachers like this - I may pull the
books but only one or two on each topic. Then I will (very kindly) tell them
how disappointed I was at not being able to give the request my full
attention and skill since there was so little time to devote to it.
I had a principal once under whose tutelage I learned a great deal about
dealing with all kinds of people. She always said, "Kill them with
kindness." Now, that didn't mean honoring every single request but it DID
mean that you create no further ill will with your own anger, frustration,
or negativity. She used to also say, "Give them enough rope and they'll hang
themselves." Do what you can, do the best that you can, and do it in the
spirit of cooperation - even if that cooperation is only one-sided. You'll
be a better person in the long run - and a lot calmer! :o) susan



On 4/2/08, Colette Eason <ceason@dallasisd.org> wrote:
>
> Behind my desk is a sigh purchased from the $1 section that states it
> perfectly:
>
> LACK OF PLANNING ON YOUR PART, DOESN'T CONSTITUTE AN EMERGENCY ON MY
> PART.
>
> My second year as a librarian, I said, "NO" every time someone said,
> "Mrs. Eason?"!!!!!  I usually helped out, but less and less I am taken
> advantage of by my faculty and staff.  We all have our plates full and
> when a teacher drops a bomb and then goes home a few minutes later and
> had demanded immediate results, I am with Allen and Lisa, a definite
> NO!
>
> Colette D. Eason, Librarian
> Marsalis ES
> 5640 S. Marsalis Ave.
> Dallas, TX 75241
> Box 317, TEA #183
> Dallas ISD
> ceason@dallasisd.org
> 972-749-3508
> FAX 972-749-3501
>
>
> --
> Susan Grigsby, Teacher-Librarian
> President-Elect, GLMA
> Elkins Pointe Middle School
> Alpharetta, Georgia
> susan.grigsby@gmail.com

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