My last post referenced the idea that a librarian has been somewhat transformed due to technology. A recent article in the NY Times seems to support my ramblings. It said librarians of today are not snub nosed sushers (what about the bun?) but techno junkies who like to party. Well, I am glad some of the old stereotypes are changing, but do we need new and equally as narrow new stereotypes? Although I will have to admit to being a techno junkie and one who enjoys a good party now and then, that is not really how I would classify myself. How about a thirty-something bookworm, mom of three, PTA committee chairperson, runner, ride my bike to work, kill your television type (who needs one if you have a computer), a liberal NPR junkie (OK, I am very liberal which was another stereotype from the NY Times article) and how could I not be, is there any other option?
Hum, what was my argument...I love the New York Times, Librarians are the best, I don't like stereotypes but I must admit that some of them are true, sounds good. Oh and how about free access to books and information for all---yea libraries.
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Really, anyone who can come up with the labels you have attached to your posts has nothing to worry about. (The best I've seen!) Just keep going, and I'm sure the rest of the wordplay will follow.
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