I wrote in earlier blogs about being displaced and "re-placed" to a new library. Like many in the district I will be the only librarian on staff with no assistant to handle the clerical/administrative duties all libraries have.
Many of us in the district are concerned about the ability to bring the level of information instruction to the students and staff that they require and deserve. There is a underlying concern that those at the budgetary levels will feel that the program can be adequately served by a clerk who checks out books and keeps the library looking nice and organized. Only time will tell. All I can say is that I will give it my best and hope for the best.
We feel the same way in the elementary schools. I honestly don't know how my principal has managed to keep me full-time in the library. What I worry about is that somebody in personnel will decide that libraries can be run by assistants. We cost a lot less that media specialists but then again we don't do any collection development or teaching. Good luck to you in your new school! If I get laid off, I will come and help shelve.
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