[LM_NET] the blessings of being a librarian

[Betsy Ruffin <Betsy.Ruffin@CLEBURNE.K12.TX.US>]

I have followed the slap in the face thread and can certainly understand the 
frustrations. So, I thought to myself, why do I do this? Well, how about:

>the joy of seeing a student really connect with a book, author, or series
>knowing you contribute to the educational process whether the rest of the staff 
>realizes it or not
> knowing you are working to create information literate lifelong learners
> groups like this where we can share, vent, celebrate, and pool our knowledge and 
>ideas
> the appreciation you get from that teacher for whom you do find just the right 
>book, resource, website, or lesson
>the opportunity to advocate for libraries, both school and in general; we are a 
>needed resource!


Just a few off the top of my head. Any others out there?

Betsy Ruffin
librarian-technologist
Cleburne ISD
Cleburne, TX
betsy.ruffin@cleburne.k12.tx.us

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