[LM_NET] RE HONEST REPLY NEEDED

[Sarah Latcham <Latcham.Sarah@ICCSD.K12.IA.US>]

Hello -

I am a teacher librarian. I have never taught in a classroom that wasn't
a library and I have never worked in a library that wasn't a school. I
think it is rather short-sighted to say that teachers can't be
librarians (as far as cataloging and processing books goes) or that
librarians can't be teachers. I believe that all librarians whatever the
type should be teachers for their patrons educating their patrons on how
to become better users of information. I also believe that my catalog is
the best it can be. Managing our 2 "hats" of teaching and managing the
collection takes time (much outside of the workday) and dedication. 

 

I would hope that we could be more open-minded about our fellow
librarians and not lump people into categories. It is unfortunate that
we have dealings with people who are unable to manage all facets of the
job, but blasting all people is unfair. 

 

Sarah C. Latcham

Teacher Librarian

Hills Elementary 

301 Main St. 

Hills IA, 52235

319-688-1107

 


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