Re: [LM_NET] TARGET: We happy few...

[Cheryl Youse <cyouse@GMAIL.COM>]

I love it. Every day is different. I get to work with students of various
ages, teachers of different subjects, have an excuse to be on this Listserv,
and an excuse to play with new technology, read, and keep learning. Hearing
students say that the library has really great books, request specific
titles, and tell us that they like reading now are all rewards as well.

On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 10:35 AM, Lisa Hunt <lisa3moon@yahoo.com> wrote:

> The recent discussion about "obsolete libraries" has been positive and
> remained professional.  However, there is that underlying negative tone in
> the discussion.  I'm putting my focus on the positive, and I'm sure many of
> you do that, too.  These are some tough economic times, even in the BEST of
> time work in the school library isn't always easy.  Personally, I've dealt
> with some real blows in my own position.  I used to absolutely love my job,
> but over the past 5 years coming to work has sometimes made me physically
> ill.  I've done so much soul searching to determine why I'm still in this
> gig.
>
> I do love my work.  I enjoy my work as a librarian.  When I'm with students
> or helping teachers to create and deliver meaningful instruction I feel joy
> and happiness with my work.  Things that break my heart or make me ill at
> work have to do with the politics of education.
>
> How many of us are happy with our work?  Are we only a "happy few?"  I love
> what I do and that is why I do it.  Who else loves this work and why do you
> love it?
>
>
> Lisa Hunt, NBCT 2005
> School Library Media Specialist
> Apple Creek Elementary
> Moore, OK
> lisa3moon@yahoo.com
>
>
>
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Cheryl Youse, MLS
Media Specialist
Colquitt County High School
Moultrie, GA
cyouse@gmail.com

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