Comments on: Sudden Thoughts And Second Thoughts http://acrlog.org/2009/11/20/sudden-thoughts-and-second-thoughts-21/ Blogging by and for academic and research librarians Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:32:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: StevenB http://acrlog.org/2009/11/20/sudden-thoughts-and-second-thoughts-21/comment-page-1/#comment-145771 StevenB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:46:34 +0000 http://acrlog.org/?p=2183#comment-145771 Cait, I do think there is a difference between ignoring a problem and ignoring an essay that does nothing to advance a mutually respectful conversation about a problem. If there is an attitude problem that we need to deal with we can do so by writing our own essays that promote all that we are doing and by backing that up with action within our individual academic communities. Let's change the perceptions one relationship at a time. I know my position is a radical one but when we reply to an essay that seems to have no bearing whatsoever in reality, by giving it mass attention we just help to legitimize the author's groundless accusations and out-of-touch with reality suggestions. Ignoring it, I think, makes a far more powerful statement. But perhaps by ignoring it I meant - don't leave a comment. Instead we should do our own communicating to create a more realistic picture of what is happening in a 21st century library and the role of the librarians in shaping and implenting the vision. That is how we should address the problem - which is far from ignoring it. Cait, I do think there is a difference between ignoring a problem and ignoring an essay that does nothing to advance a mutually respectful conversation about a problem. If there is an attitude problem that we need to deal with we can do so by writing our own essays that promote all that we are doing and by backing that up with action within our individual academic communities. Let’s change the perceptions one relationship at a time.

I know my position is a radical one but when we reply to an essay that seems to have no bearing whatsoever in reality, by giving it mass attention we just help to legitimize the author’s groundless accusations and out-of-touch with reality suggestions. Ignoring it, I think, makes a far more powerful statement. But perhaps by ignoring it I meant – don’t leave a comment. Instead we should do our own communicating to create a more realistic picture of what is happening in a 21st century library and the role of the librarians in shaping and implenting the vision. That is how we should address the problem – which is far from ignoring it.

]]> By: Cait C http://acrlog.org/2009/11/20/sudden-thoughts-and-second-thoughts-21/comment-page-1/#comment-145709 Cait C Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:42:34 +0000 http://acrlog.org/?p=2183#comment-145709 Ignoring problems tends to, y'know, not make them go away, sadly. Particularly in the current economic climate, where many faculty librarians are under fire anyway from people under the misapprehension that we just hang out all day (or something), that attitude seems particularly dangerous to take. As with all battles, one of actual engagement is preferable--I've had several people change their tunes once they actually looked at the work we did, both in terms of academic research and day-to-day operations. Ignoring problems tends to, y’know, not make them go away, sadly. Particularly in the current economic climate, where many faculty librarians are under fire anyway from people under the misapprehension that we just hang out all day (or something), that attitude seems particularly dangerous to take. As with all battles, one of actual engagement is preferable–I’ve had several people change their tunes once they actually looked at the work we did, both in terms of academic research and day-to-day operations.

]]> By: Andy Burkhardt http://acrlog.org/2009/11/20/sudden-thoughts-and-second-thoughts-21/comment-page-1/#comment-145646 Andy Burkhardt Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:01:14 +0000 http://acrlog.org/?p=2183#comment-145646 Good post Steven. I agree that having a routine definitely helps with writing. Having a set schedule or set amount of writing keeps you on track and improves your writing. Good post Steven. I agree that having a routine definitely helps with writing. Having a set schedule or set amount of writing keeps you on track and improves your writing.

]]> By: Michael http://acrlog.org/2009/11/20/sudden-thoughts-and-second-thoughts-21/comment-page-1/#comment-145515 Michael Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:22:21 +0000 http://acrlog.org/?p=2183#comment-145515 No, essays such as Neem’s should not be ignored. We must respond to the dissemination of such ill-informed and unhelpful opinions. Moreover, we should hold Inside Higher Ed to a higher standard. No, essays such as Neem’s should not be ignored. We must respond to the dissemination of such ill-informed and unhelpful opinions. Moreover, we should hold Inside Higher Ed to a higher standard.

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