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I can't help thinking we might be getting a bit thin-skinned about all this. Come on, now, colleagues: what matter what the media types say? Any way I think it's important to conform to perceived demographic stereotypes. It makes for a more comfortable world. As a librarian of 28 years' experience (in various fields from National Library to medical library to public library) I unashamedly aspire to the "look" beloved of Joe Public. I wear an old jacket, shapeless trousers, and scuffed shoes. It's trusted. I drive my Honda Civic very carefully, adhering conscientiously to the speed limit, whilst puffing cotentedly on a well-worn briar; the window ajar, and a cap (flat-hat) on my head for warmth. People smile as I drive by. I, in return, experience the warm glow of satisfaction at having brought some little joy into people's lives. Which is more than might be said, perhaps, for Trinny & Susannah. Woe betide the day when library staff exchange their comfortable, approachable image for the supercilious aridity of "fashionable" Alun Williams Gwynedd -----Original Message----- From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Eaves Sent: 03 November 2005 14:56 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Related topic! I don't think Jodie Foster is as grey and balding as I've gone! Bob Eaves Chief Librarian Library Services Sustainable Communities Comhairle nan Eilean Siar [log in to unmask] Western Isles Libraries 19 Cromwell Street Stornoway Isle of Lewis HS1 2DA Tel. 01851 708631 Fax. 01851 708676 www.cne-siar.gov.uk > -----Original Message----- > From: Hilary Ely [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 2:51 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: Related topic! > > > I saw a reference in the latest issue of uber-trendy 'Another Magazine' to > Jodie Foster and her Librarian Look. I didn't know whether to be pleased > or peeved, as she did in fact look very good, in a Jodie Foster-ish sort > of way! And Another Magazine does make Marie Claire look like The > People's Friend! > > All very odd. > ________ > Hilary Ely > Area Manager (Libraries) East Surrey > e-mail: [log in to unmask] > > > > > > Frances Hendrix <[log in to unmask]> > Sent by: "lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries" <[log in to unmask]> > > > 03/11/05 14:37 > Please respond to Frances Hendrix > > To: [log in to unmask] > cc: > Subject: Re: Related topic! > > > > There have been a number of similar references recently to the 'librarian' > look. > > What would be a better tactic re Trinny and Susannah would be to ask them > to actually 'pick the librarian' from a range of men and women in a number > of different professions. Would be interesting for us also. > > Trouble is they are only using the same sort of language and perceptions > as those held generally. > f > > -----Original Message----- > From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of roslyn cotton > Sent: 03 November 2005 12:36 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Related topic! > > Re the professional image aspect I have just complained to the BBC about > Trinny and Susannah last night using derogatory language about their 70 > year old candidates for makeover, ie 'old biddies' and one 'looks like a > librarian'! So we will see if I ever get a response! > > Roslyn Byfield > > > >From: Advisors <[log in to unmask]> > >Reply-To: Advisors <[log in to unmask]> > >To: [log in to unmask] > >Subject: careers advice for librarians > >Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 11:58:50 -0000 > > > > > > > > > > > > > >careers advice for librarians > > > > > > > > > > > >To add to the interesting comments made about the young qualified > >prodigy working as a Childrens Librarian we thought you would like to > >know that CILIP has decided to build on some recent successes of > >persuading employers to increase salaries advertised in Gazette. We > >have suggested employers look at CILIP's Salary guidelines which are > available on the web. > > > > > >We are currently working on an Employers Pack which we hope to be able > >to send out to Heads of HR in the New Year.It is very much an > >information building exercise because as one of the correspondents has > >pointed out "if we don't publicise our value how will people know what > >we do?" The pack will include salary guidance,sample job descriptions > >and job ads, a glossary of terms,introduction to CILIP and an overview > >of qualifications.HR professionals have great influence and we have > >high hopes of job ads in the Gazette being advertised at more realistic > >levels as a result of the Pack. > > > > > > > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > * * This email and any attachments with it are intended for the addressee > only. It may be confidential and may be the subject of legal and/or > professional privilege. 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