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1 What did you say? Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

2 What did you say? “I see a dismaying trend in public libraries of minimizing the significance of an MLS… If we don't value the degree from within our own ranks, why should anyone else? We can't demand higher salaries if we don't preserve our professionalism.” – Public Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

3 What did you say? “If it weren't for the high quality of leadership in the Colorado library community, I would be pessimistic about the future of librarianship in this state… I feel strongly that the future outlook for librarians here will be bright. Perhaps we will emerge a more powerful force than before.” – Librarian, Special Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

4 What did you say? “ I am thrilled to be a Library Media Specialist and I love every day that I work. I encourage other people [to] become librarians hoping that they too will love it …” – School Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

5 What did you say? “…students are reluctant to pursue library degrees due to the length of the educational process compared to the salary [for] their first job. Our jobs are not as attractive as those in other fields of study which pay more for an advanced degree.” – Public Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

6 What did you say? “Not all school districts require endorsed librarians or even certified teachers in their libraries, especially at the elementary level. With budget cuts, these jobs are not at all secure. But the educational requirements are huge. How can we ask people to pursue the education and not guarantee them positions?” – School Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

7 What did you say? “ Professionals and paraprofessionals need to work together, realizing that many of us without MLS degrees have a lot to offer.” –Paraprofessional –Paraprofessional Academic Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

8 What did you say? “I think being a librarian in the state of Colorado is an exciting position to be in. From an academic standpoint the future is all about technology and online education.” – Academic Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

9 What did you say? “ Our district does not currently pay high enough salaries to attract …people just coming out of library school... – Public Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

10 What did you say? “We need to continue to work on the public's perception of the importance of libraries in their towns.” – Paraprofessional Public Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

11 What did you say? “I have worked in the public library for 25 years and still enjoy my work and helping customers. I have many duties, which keep me abreast of new technologies...” – Paraprofessional Public Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

12 What did you say? “I am concerned with schools not replacing retiring media specialists... They should be looking for the same qualifications and knowledge/training instead of accepting less. I fear that students and teachers are being short changed.” – School Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

13 What did you say? “…Our economy is shifting… from product- based industry towards service-based and knowledge-based industries… Business success will depend on gathering, synthesizing, analyzing, and responding to information... the future outlook for information professionals in the state is very positive.” – LIS Student Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

14 What did you say? “In order to advance in our current library system, one would need an MLS degree. I don't know how to acquire one except by doing it on- line. This is not an option that I would pursue.” –Paraprofessional –Paraprofessional Public Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

15 What did you say? “ Decreasing pay and increasing workloads will continue to make this profession undesirable to students looking for a promising career.” – Public Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

16 What did you say? “…after all is said and done, I still love my job and feel extremely fortunate to have chosen such a fascinating field. That does not mean that there is not room for improvement, but I know that most people when I tell them what I do get a glint in their eye and say “really!” – LIS Student and – LIS Student and Paraprofessional, School Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

17 What did you say? “ A forward-thinking library system might consider hiring career-minded MLIS students who can become part of their system and work their way up…” – LIS Student Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

18 What did you say? “Librarians and library workers need [to] allow for change and innovation to bring the younger generations into the library.” – LIS Student Paraprofessional, Public Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

19 What did you say? “The opportunity for any kind of professional development whether it be workshops or college level classes is very limited on the Western Slope of Colorado...” – School Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

20 What did you say? “My experience has been that it is very difficult to advance in libraries without being willing to relocate… I have long felt frustrated not being able to grow into a professional cataloging position locally.” – Librarian, Special Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

21 What did you say? “I think it will be harder to recruit librarians from out of state given the long term effects of Tabor and Gallagher. Librarians looking for advancement will look outside the state for opportunities.” – Public Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

22 What did you say? “ I believe librarianship is alive and well, despite the economy and the hit libraries have taken… but all things are cyclical. We've survived other bad times; we'll survive these...” – Public Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

23 What did you say? “…our profession is always going to have a place in a world where folks are drowning in information and need a life preserver.” – Librarian, Special Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

24 What did you say? “With the understanding that the funds for libraries are being cut, I am pursuing other careers.” – Paraprofessional Public Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

25 What did you say? “Since I am at the top of my range in salary, it would not benefit me to get an MLS, as I would spend a lot of time and money and not be compensated…” - Paraprofessional - Paraprofessional Public Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

26 What did you say? “I do think there is a future for librarianship in Colorado and I'm encouraging everyone capable in our libraries to pursue a library science degree… Increasing online educational opportunities have finally made library science degrees more attainable for Colorado's rural communities… – Paraprofessional, Public Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

27 What did you say? “I believe many more people would get an MLS if it were more convenient. Also, people don't believe that distance education is a good idea and it is generally quite expensive.” – Public Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

28 What did you say? “We need more education opportunities for Western Slope residents interested in obtaining an MLS degree.” –Paraprofessional –Paraprofessional Public Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

29 What did you say? “My biggest obstacle in pursuing a master's degree in library science is the lack of an adequate pay scale to compensate for the time and cost…“ –Paraprofessional –Paraprofessional Public Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

30 What did you say? “I love libraries and enjoy my opportunities to work with the public in information, circulation, and children's programming.” –Paraprofessional –Paraprofessional Public Library Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

31 What did you say? “I'm optimistic! I see a continued role for libraries in some form or other. The profession is keeping me because it's ever-changing and challenging. People still love their libraries! Even though most folks get into the profession because of love of books or other misguided preconceptions (we do NOT ‘get to read books all day’), we all end up staying because it's just good work to get to do.” – Public Librarian Quotes from Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

32 Retirement, Retention, & Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado For more information go to LRS.org


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