[Libs-Or] Booktalk preparation guidelines for compensation

[Dana Campbell]

Oh yes, I was a classroom teacher for 15 years before I became a public librarian.  That job definitely required outside time, but I did get my summers back to either continue my education (a personal goal) to have a second job (as many of them did) or to loaf (as some chose.)  I didn’t give up my personal life as a teacher or as a public librarian; but,  I did give up half my salary when I first became a public librarian.  I love my job but it is also my responsibility to manage my time appropriately both at work and at home.  It is not always easy.  

 

From: David Pauli [mailto:davidp at ci.hillsboro.or.us] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:56 PM
To: Dana Campbell; 'Karen Fischer'; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: RE: [Libs-Or] Booktalk preparation guidelines for compensation

 

Here is a counterpoint to that argument.  My wife is a teacher.  She spends many hours of unpaid time at home on projects that are required by her administration.  The half hour of prep time she gets at school comes nowhere near to being adequate for this purpose.  

 

I work in a public library.  Fortunately, my employer does not require me to give up my personal life for the job.  For which I am very grateful.  No one should have to.  

 

Dave Pauli

Hillsboro Public Library

 

From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Dana Campbell
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:35 PM
To: 'Karen Fischer'; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Booktalk preparation guidelines for compensation

 

Bravo Karen!  Being a librarian is a passion.  I love my job.  I enjoy reading kids books, young adult books, and when possible, books written for adults.    I think a lot of us read at home because that is when we can best read, without too many interruptions and focus on the book.   Frequently, I find myself doing this when preparing for a book club or reviewing new titles.  

 

My biggest question for Camillie is  the staff person involved in a project created by themself that requires he/she to read at home (therefore no complaints accepted) or was it assigned to a staff member by his/her supervisor?  That might help you find your answer. 

 

Dana C.

Corvallis-Benton County Public Library

 

 

From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Karen Fischer
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 10:18 AM
To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Booktalk preparation guidelines for compensation

 

Librarianship is not just a job, it is an avocation.  If we aren't willing to read books on our own time, I personally believe we are in the wrong profession.  If we need to be paid for every minute we spend thinking about how we can better serve our community or by reading current literature to become a better librarian and readers' advisor, shame on us!   

We have the best job in the world - we are paid to share our passion - how lucky!  At a time when school librarians are fighting to have jobs at all and public libraries struggle to maintain staffing, to begin a discussion about getting paid to read books seems out of touch.  

 

If you really don't believe you have time to read outside of work, you can rely on the many librarians who do read current literature and generously share their work with all of us.

Sorry about the rant,

Karen Fischer



>>> Barbara O'Neill <barbarao at wccls.org> 5/16/2011 9:43 AM >>>

I have often wondered about this myself. I know many librarians who do all this prep work during “off” hours. It doesn’t seem right to me.

 

Barbara O’Neill

 

 

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From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Camille Wood
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 10:34 AM
To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: [Libs-Or] Booktalk preparation guidelines for compensation

 

Good morning!

 

I am wondering if any library has established guidelines for compensating library employees for preparing for booktalks -- specifically with regard to the time spent actually reading the book(s) to be presented?

 

If so, would you be willing to send them our way? 

 

Many thanks,

 

Camille

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Camille Wood, MLS

Library Director

Crook County Library

175 NW Meadow Lakes Dr.
Prineville, OR 97754

(541) 447-7978 ext 301

(541) 447-1308 fax

 <mailto:cwood at crooklib.org> cwood at crooklib.org

Crook County Library - Experience the Journey!

 

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