[LM_NET] Vent: Hours cut

[Lee Ann Kee <leebook58@YAHOO.COM>]

I recently found out that next year my position will be cut to a 3/4 time position. 
This is very frustrating partially due to the pay cut (I can't afford it) and the 
fact that the library will be un-staffed 1+ days/week. When I pointed out that 
there was more that I do more than just teach classes, such as pullingbook 
collections for teachers to use, I was told the teachers would just have to do more 
of the work themselves. I think that the Head of school just looked at my teaching 
schedule (which could easily be done in 3 days) and did not take all of the other 
work that I do into account. I am not the only position being cut. We've all been 
told the cuts are not negotiable and will be permanent. I am in the process of 
writing a letter that expresses my concerns about not having a fully staffed 
library. I plan to include research that shows the value of a full-time school 
librarian as well explain all of the work that I currently do. I do not expect
 that it will change anything, but at least it's something. In the meantime, I am 
looking for a new job. This is also frustrating, since there are currently no jobs 
in this area. I have my MLS, but am not a certified teacher, which puts me out of 
the market for most schools (other than private ones like where I currently work). 
I would consider switching to the public library, but none of the libraries in this 
area are hiring. Any advice would be welcome. At this point, I feel that I have to 
sign my contract for next year, as it's better than nothing, but I really don't 
want to work somewhere that I don't feel valued.

 Lee Ann Kee
Librarian
St. Richard's School
Indianapolis, IN
leebook58@yahoo.com


      

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