Sorry, I just had to change the subject line for this reply. Not that I've got anything against killing all the lawyers of course :-) And
no, I don't think emoticons are acceptable in serious professional discussions [Well that's all right then! :-))]
Seriously though... The NOF ICT training for public library staff outcomes include knowing how to use ICT to join in professional
discussions (8b). Presumably the training programmes we are all working on/buying in will include instructions on these issues (Especially
suspending your list if you are away and using an Autoreply. I don't want to know that Fred Smith is on holday and will reply to my message
when he returns in two months time!)
What about internal policy guidelines? To what extent will public library staff be encouraged/allowed to take part in list discussions? Is
it regarded as a legitimate use of work time at all levels? What about staff who will not have their own PC but will use a general staff
machine or one of the public machines? Are libraries happy to have their staff giving personal opinions on lists even if they conflict with
official policy? I am sure that our gut-reaction is that people should be free to express their opinions on lists, though as mangers we may
have legitimate concerns if people use public lists instead of raising issues through internal channels. Has anyone got any
policies/guidelines on this issue
(And now the obligatory 'funny' sig file:
Carl Clayton
SINTO
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When God was handing out brains I thought He said 'trains' so I asked
for one that stopped frequently.
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Sent: 16 May 2000 12:16
To: harden; Lis Pub Libs
Subject: Re:The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers
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