From the Editor
If we desire to be regarded
as professionals, we are obliged and privileged to work for the advancement
of librarianship. Although one important way of furthering our profession's
goals is by being diligent in our own workplaces, we should also strive
to have a broader impact. After all, when we are gone, what good
is our experience if we have not shared it with others?
Some of us share our experience by mentoring younger professionals. Some may choose to attend the gatherings of our state and national organizations, and others volunteer to do the work necessary to perpetuate those organizations. Nowadays, many of us contribute by participating in the national debate on important issues that takes place on a wide range of library-related electronic discussion groups.
Although we may contribute
to our profession in many ways, there is none more dignified and significant
than writing for publication. If you are looking for a means of sharing
your experience, consider submitting an article to the LIRT News.
You will find complete guidelines for contributors elsewhere in this issue,
but feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
David G. Sherwood
Reinert/Alumni Library
Creighton University
2500 California
Plaza
Omaha, NE 68111
Email: davids@creighton.edu
Phone: 402-280-2927
FAX: 402-280-2435
