“To be a librarian is not to be neutral, or passive, or waiting for a question. It is to be a radical positive change agent within your community.”—R. David Lankes. Thank you, librarians. We love you! Here are 14 reasons why you should love a librarian.
1. Because they read a lot of books, which tend to make them smart.
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2. Because they are good listeners.
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3. And they know how to give excellent advice. It is, after all, part of their job description.
4. Because they understand the importance of history.
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5. And they tend to have a sophisticated sense of humor.
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6. They also know how to poke fun at themselves.
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7. They are defenders of individuality.
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9. And self-expression.
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10. They also know how to work well with others.
11. And how to tell a good story.
12. By the way, they are pretty fantastic with children.
13. And they take learning seriously.
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14. Because, let’s face it, intelligence is sexy.
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