[Libs-Or] Librarians Who Don't Read Much

[Dale Vidmar]

Linda,
 
I wholeheartedly agree with you. If you ask me, I  would say the line
should be: 
 
A politician who doesn't vote is like a librarian who does not interact
with people. 
 
Dale
 
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Dale Vidmar
Professor
Library Instruction and Distance Education Coordinator/
Education, Communication, Health, Physical Education, & Leadership
Librarian
Hannon Library
Southern Oregon University 
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541-552-6842
vidmar at sou.edu 
www.sou.edu/library/dale 

"Anything that I ever did that was ultimately worthwhile,      
initially scared me to death."
- Betty Bender
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>>> "Malone, Linda" <lmalone at westlinnoregon.gov> 1/8/2010 3:23 PM >>>

My issue with this is that it seems to reinforce the stereotype that
the main function of librarians is to read – we’ve all, I’m sure,
received those comments from folks who learn we are librarians: “Oh,
what a great job – you get to sit around and read all day!”
 
Just my 2 cents….
 
 
 

--Linda


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[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Jim
Scheppke
Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 3:11 PM
To: libs-or List
Subject: [Libs-Or] FW: Librarians Who Don't Read Much

 
Dear Colleagues:

Yesterday Jerry Curry posted the op-ed piece that Susan Nielsen of the
Oregonian wrote about politicians who don’t vote in which she closed
with this:

“Meanwhile, remember: A candidate who doesn't vote much is like a
librarian who doesn't read much. You can't help but question the
person's true passion for the job.”

I felt motivated to email her about her comment, asking why she
appeared to be picking on librarians and suggesting that there are some
of us who are not readers. Thankfully, she replied right back with this
gracious comment that clarifies her intentions. I wanted you all to see
it. She gave me permission to share it with you.

------ Forwarded Message
Hi Jim,
 
Thanks for your note ...
 
As for picking on librarians, I intended to do nothing of the sort! My
apologies if it came across poorly to you. I spent a long time trying to
think of the right analogy. (Chefs who don't eat? etc.) It was hard to
pick one. I settled on the librarian example because the idea of a
librarian who doesn't read much sounded as unnatural and surprising as a
political leader who doesn't vote much. Also, the act of reading evokes
a kind of private and sincere enthusiasm, much like voting.
 
Sidenote: Every librarian I've ever known has been a voracious reader
and an unusually conscientious person. Can't say the same for every
politician. Hey, maybe more librarians should run for office! ;)
 
Thanks again for writing.
 
Cheers,
Susan
 
------ End of Forwarded Message

Jim Scheppke, State Librarian
Oregon State Library
250 Winter St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-378-4367
(fax) 503-585-8059
jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us 

Go Green, Keep it on screen - think before you print.
 
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