Yes, but being a Mr. I think we must adress the underlying subversive, subconcious nature of the statement. Obviously there is a root belief that is not being dealt with. While I did not take umbrage itially, I now see that these sexist comments cannot be allowed in a free speaking society. I am sure I could go on but I will yield to the Mad Pole of Idaho, no doubt Tarabulski willset all straight. Chris Flynn -----Original Message----- From: Archives & Archivists [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 1:44 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Apologies People, people, people!!! The lady said ''MIS - guided," and that is just what she meant!!! Take not umbrage! Chill!! Paige in Alabama Who Finally Got HER Meds Straightened Out > > From: "Curtis, Lori (LLU)" <[log in to unmask]> > Date: 2006/05/04 Thu PM 03:29:33 CDT > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Apologies > > Dear List, > > > > It has been brought to my attention that my use of the term "misguided > soul" in my query regarding removing call number sticker from an early > 20th century paperback caused umbrage. I honestly was not using the > term in a derogatory manner, but can see where it could be interpreted > as such. Here is the text of my reply to the individual that took > umbrage at my words: > > > > I do sincerely apologize for my words that came across as name-calling > to you. Definitely not my intent. I am an archivist, a librarian and a > cataloger, and thus am aware that applying call-number stickers to > materials is standard practice. I'm sure the individual was following > guidelines and the directions of his/her supervisor as established at > this institution. He or she was guided, but still mis-guided in my mind > as the guidance he/she received didn't account for the effect of placing > the call number sticker where he/she did. General library cataloging > practices have typically and historically not recognized the value of > the information contained on printed covers, maps and such inside on the > endpapers, etc., and thus have frequently obscured such information > through the unfortunate placement of stickers, card pockets and the > like. No question the catalogers and probably assistants are following > set procedures and time-honored practices. No question. Are those set > procedures mis-guided, in my opinion yes, for a variety of reasons, one > of which I have expressed above. > > > > I send my apologies to the list as a whole. I did not intend insult. > My words were generated out of frustration, concern and a bit of > despair. > > > > Sincerely, > > Lori N. Curtis > > > > Lori N. 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