As library media specialists who have to work with an entire building full
of different personalities, we have all been there with unreasonable and last
minute requests. It is much better to say NO (nicely) with an explanation of
why the request cannot be filled "as is". I would not worry about a teacher
"bad mouthing" me in the teacher's room or that saying no would lead to a
lack of future collaboration with faculty. We need to be flexible,
professional, have respect for ourselves, as well as others and set priorities
for our
work that best serves the greatest number of people. There are times to help
out colleagues in a bind, and there are times to set appropriate limits. Most
of us truly want to be helpful and that is conveyed on a regular basis so we
should assert ourselves when we need to and not worry about those that do
not value our time with requests such as this one.
Amy Ipp
Millburn Middle School
Millburn NJ
LU83@aol.com
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