"The Modern Librarian"

In recognition of the 128th annual American Library Association convention, the Washington Post featured a cute article pertaining to Ann Seidl’s premier of “Hollywood Librarian,” which took place at the convention. According to the article, Seidl’s motivation for creating the movie is rooted in changing the “sourpuss bookmarms” [bookmans] image of librarians long depicted in films.

A point of disagree with this article is its assertion that “the profession lacks an infusion of young blood.” It’s my opinion that technological advancement is and will attract younger people to the profession. When I decided to pursue my MLIS, most librarians that I spoke with were really surprised how “popular library school has become within the last decade.” Besides, librarianship is often thought of as a second career and few high school graduates are serious enough to pursue the profession.

However, maybe a viewing of “Hollywood Librarian” during career day will influence young adults to purse the profession.