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From: E.S. Rees [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 19 June 2002 09:57 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: consume > Well, who are these people who do degrees in say, Archaelogy, Modern Languages, > Biology etc and then end up as librarians ? What WAS the point of doing a first > degree in subjects which require certain commitment to "give it all up" to more or > less give up on life it seems ? So, all the accountants who did degrees in Archaeology, Modern Languages, Biology etc. and then trained in accountancy are not proper professionals? Many people work in areas which are nothing to do with their degree. I originally did my biological degree with the thought of doing research, and when I changed my mind, one of the reasons I chose librarianship was precisely that I *can* use the degree to some extent- I work at a science-based library. > Also: why do libraries keep on asking for "dynamic and enthusiastic" individuals when > I have never seen any evidence of these qualities being needed for what amounts to a > shop job ? > How enthusiastic can you be at 16,000 pounds ? I wouldn't say my job is comparable to a shop job- it's a damn sight more interesting for a start. But I agree completely about the money, I think employers want us to have a vocation! >From: Julie Hart >Reply-To: Julie Hart >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: consume >Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 09:22:00 GMT > >Why do people think that CPD revalidation would automatically >improve the pay and status of librarians? > >I for one continue my professional development during my day to >day work, I don't feel I need to be continually tested on this by >anyone other than my employer. > >I think it is a bit naive to believe that continued revalidation would >suddenly lift us to the heights of doctors in people's estimation. > > > >*************************************** >Julie Hart >Assistant Librarian > >Manchester Metropolitan University >Library Support Services >Minshull House >47-49 Minshull Street >Manchester >M1 3EU > > >Email: [log in to unmask] >Tel: 0161-247-6110 > >*************************************** Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com.