Taken aback

Information Outlook, June, 2005 by Sandra M. Schock

I have to say I am taken aback by your comments. I am ON one of the boards for SLA, run the Archival and Preservation Caucus, and work as a manager for one of the big two computer companies. Now what do you think I look like?

About 30-40 y/o, with a polished hairstyle, wearing a sweater set, and my black rimmed glasses?

No. I am 30 years old with 12 tattoos, five piercings, and very short stylish hair. I do dress very professionally, and my brains outweigh my looks in the community. I was just hired to work at an academic library part-time to do library automation and no one thought twice of me when I came in my skirt and heels. They were impressed with my resume to be a leader and a good librarian.

Think twice before you judge the next generation.

Sandra M. Schock

Project Manager

HP Services Public Sector

Voorhees, New Jersey