Marcia,
My response will probably be unique, but take it for what it is worth.
I do not agree with having music in the library. I am one of those
people - and there are others of us - who cannot stand to go into a
store or building and hear music playing in the background. I am
distracted by music and do not care to be bombarded with noise while I
am trying to go about my activities in the public arena. If I were a
parent of a child at your school I would be a vocal opponent to music in
the library. When I walk into a building or office where music is
playing, I often make a point of telling the manager that I do not
appreciate noise pollution. What is wrong with a library being a
library? What is wrong with having an area that is quiet for students to
study and read? Students walk around almost 24/7 with noise blaring in
their ears. I can't help but think this is part of the problem we face
with students not being able to focus and concentrate. We encourage
parents to make a quiet place at home for our students to be able to
study - why then would we not model that kind of space in the library,
of all places?
Sharon Slaney, Librarian
Timberlake H.S. Library
5973 W. Hwy 54
P.O. Box 909
Spirit Lake, Id. 83869
208-623-6303
sslaney@lakeland272.org
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