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Okay, I loved this. I really did - but I have two things that I wish to discuss about this novel. - Did it bother anyone else that Aleisha would be called a librarian with no librarian qualification? I'm a library assistant studying to become a librarian and it bothered me like crazy. - Was anyone else perplexed that they didn't give a reason or follow up why Aidan committed suicide?

Daniel I'm a librarian (with an ALA-accredited MSLIS, for the Americans here) and I am NOT AT ALL bothered when someone who doesn't have that kind of degree …moreI'm a librarian (with an ALA-accredited MSLIS, for the Americans here) and I am NOT AT ALL bothered when someone who doesn't have that kind of degree is called a librarian.
To most non-librarians, people who work in a library are "librarians." I'm fine with that. Because people who value libraries and librarians aren't going to value us any less if they have a less exclusive idea of who ought to be included in that kind of appreciation. Just saying. :-)(less)

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April Thank you all! As a librarian without the degree but with over 15 years experience, I appreciate your positive attitudes and encouraging words of supp ...more
Mar 11, 2023 04:21PM

Zoe Obstkuchen I noticed it but wasn’t bothered by it. I’m a librarian with no degree but 23 years experience. Ask Google to define librarian and you will get “ a pe ...more
Jul 21, 2023 11:00PM

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