I heard the most amusing story about support staff.  Two of my colleagues recently completed the LMS ARC program.  During the program's brief discussion of the "nuts and bolts", where they were finally introduced to a MARC record and other aspects of librarianship, students tried their hands at covering books.  I am glad they had that hands-on opportunity, but the program leaders said not to worry because support staff would always do that kind of stuff.  What?  My colleagues were amused, as they know what life is like in most of the real world. 

 

Sara, best of luck.  Keep asking.  Squeeky wheel.  A unfavorable NEASC report can go a long way toward justifying support staff.  I have seen it happen.

 

 

 

Ellen Nosal

Library Media Specialist

East Hampton Middle School

East Hampton, CT