There is a certain message board that likes to nitpick about the goings on of my little village. At one time or another everything and everyone (including me) has been discussed and/or alluded to on this board. As my library is once again going to referendum (That right kids, hang on to your knickers. I'm going to be very crabby on April 5.), I knew it would only be a matter of time before the people on this board began talking smack about us. Last week the mudslinging began, and I must say it has been very educational. So far I've learned:
1) Librarians should not make more than $30,000. Ever. Furthermore, librarians don't need to receive benefits. There husbands' jobs can make up the difference.
2) Librarian is just a fancy title for book guardian. Because that's all librarians really do.
3) Libraries wouldn't be in the financial mess they are in if it weren't for all the free donuts and fancy coffee their workplaces are providing. Oh! And the free gas. Can't forget the free gas they're getting.
4) Librarians could help their book budget by buying books on CD and them duplicating them to CD-R. Why buy two at full price when you can make yourself a dozen for next to nothing?
5) Two words that could save my library: champaign fundraiser.
Sigh. I guess you're never too old to learn.
posted by Kelly @ 2:36 PM
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