Re: [LM_NET] Breaking away from the ALA

[Ellen Nosal <enosal@SBCGLOBAL.NET>]

As anticipated, this became a lively discussion about the importance, or lack 
thereof, of association with the ALA.  When I said I am first and foremost a 
librarian, I did not mean to imply that I am not a teacher.  So many library media 
specialists work hard to be accepted as an equal part of the faculty.  But, one 
cannot teach what one does not know.  If there a lack of librarianship -- the true 
knowledge of library science, we will indeed be obsolete, or relegated to 
technology positions.  Ours is not a trade, but a profession.  In fact, we are 
fortunate to have feet in two professions.  If we try to stand on just one foot, 
and we are doomed -- and so are our students.
   
   
  Ellen Nosal, MLS
  Library Media Specialist
  Walter Polson Middle School
  Madison, CT 
  nosale@madison.k12.ct.us
   

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