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I was recently hired as the second librarian at a high school. I have been an elementary librarian for 5 years. They have me covering a computer lab for remedial students for half the day. The other half I am supposed to be in the library with 'library duties', however, they have assigned the second librarian's office to someone else (behavior specialist). My "office" is supposed to be the remedial lab down the hall. There are library aides in the library at all times. I basically have nowhere to sit or even put my purse in the library. The first librarian has made it clear that she makes the decisions. I don't know whether to just accept that I have very little, if any, role in the actual library, or to talk with the principal about it?
Here's what I would do... What a mess for you- so sorry! There must have been a formal job description for this position when it was advertised. (Is it a newly created position because of overcrowding? Even so, your responsibilities should be listed.) If yes, then I would talk first with that #1 librarian (who actually now is going to have to be professional and recognize t...See More
Oct 24, 2012
Mary I had a similar situation at my previous school with having no space that was "mine." The principal's solution was to assign me a locker! At least I knew my purse was safe LOL.

> On 10/23/12, Disappointed wrote: >> I was recently hired as the second librarian at a high >> school. I have been an elementary librarian for 5 yea...See More
Dec 12, 2012
Library lady On 12/12/12, Mary wrote: > I had a similar situation at my previous school with having no > space that was "mine." The principal's solution was to assign me > a locker! At least I knew my purse was safe LOL. >

That is the funniest thing I have ever heard
Jan 18, 2013


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