First time I've seen such a physical requirement. And when you think
about it, rather stupid ones at that. I've always thought it fortunate
that ours is a profession which is widely open to those with handicaps,
as it is widely open to those whom Senator Trott Lott refers to as
"women and even minorities".
Gabriel Austin
-----Original Message-----
From: Exlibris [mailto:EXLIBRIS@MAIL.ECW.NAME] On Behalf Of S. COX
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 12:03 AM
To: EXLIBRIS@MAIL.ECW.NAME
Subject: Re: [EXLIBRIS] Position Announcement - Cornell
Required Minimum Qualifications: MLS degree or graduate degree in
literature, history, archival management, or other relevant field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability
to initiate, coordinate and conclude projects with efficiency. Ability
to lift 40 lbs. and work with dusty materials.
Will we ever be truly respected as a profession when we require the
ability
for sustained physical labor and tolerance for working conditions that
may
cause health problems in the future? Even if there was not the ADA act,
it
would be nice for those with physical handicaps to be welcomed into the
profession if they had the inclination for it. As well as not being
forced
out when their legs go, like old cart horses
----Shelley Cox,
current
cart horse
----- Original Message -----
From: "Katherine Reagan" <kr33@CORNELL.EDU>
To: <EXLIBRIS@MAIL.ECW.NAME>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 2:20 PM
Subject: [EXLIBRIS] Position Announcement - Cornell
The following academic position is available at Cornell University
Library:
Assistant Curator of Rare Books
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library