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color:#1F497D'>I don’t take any umbrage at that comment at all. Thankfully, it
is still part of my job to recommend books to our customers. It really help
that I read quite a few. Dave Pauli, Hillsboro Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us
[mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jim
Scheppke<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 08, 2010 3:11 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> libs-or List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Libs-Or] FW: Librarians Who Don't Read Much<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Dear Colleagues:<br>
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Yesterday Jerry Curry posted the op-ed piece that Susan Nielsen of the <i>Oregonian
</i>wrote about politicians who don’t vote in which she closed with this:<br>
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“<span style='color:#444E5B'>Meanwhile, remember: A candidate who doesn't vote
much is like a librarian who doesn't read much. You can't help but question the
person's true passion for the job.”<br>
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I felt motivated to email her about her comment, asking why she appeared to be
picking on librarians and suggesting that there are some of us who are not
readers. Thankfully, she replied right back with this gracious comment that
clarifies her intentions. I wanted you all to see it. She gave me permission to
share it with you.<br>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Hi
Jim,<br>
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Thanks for your note ...<br>
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As for picking on librarians, I intended to do nothing of the sort! My
apologies if it came across poorly to you. I spent a long time trying to think
of the right analogy. (Chefs who don't eat? etc.) It was hard to pick one. I settled
on the librarian example because the idea of a librarian who doesn't read much
sounded as unnatural and surprising as a political leader who doesn't vote
much. Also, the act of reading evokes a kind of private and sincere enthusiasm,
much like voting.<br>
<br>
Sidenote: Every librarian I've ever known has been a voracious reader and an
unusually conscientious person. Can't say the same for every politician. Hey,
maybe more librarians should run for office! ;)<br>
<br>
Thanks again for writing.<br>
<br>
Cheers,<br>
Susan<br>
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</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Optima'>Jim Scheppke, State
Librarian<br>
Oregon State Library<br>
250 Winter St. NE<br>
Salem, OR 97301<br>
503-378-4367<br>
(fax) 503-585-8059<br>
jim.b.scheppke@state.or.us<br>
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<span style='color:green'>Go Green, Keep it on screen - think before you print.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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