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- Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 11:00:12 EST
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- From: Alecia Devantier <34L4PCN@CMUVM.BITNET>
- Subject: Introduction and Question
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- Greetings--
-
- I am new to the list, so I thought I should introduce myself before asking
- my question.
-
- My name is Alecia Devantier. I am currently working as a math instructor
- at Central Michigan Univ. to pay my tuition for Library School. I am a
- hearie (with selective hearing.) I started to learn sign language last
- semester, and I LOVED IT!
-
- Now for my question: As I said, I am in library school - preparing for
- either an academic or public library reference career. I would like to
- learn more sign language so that I can work with hearing impaired patrons.
- (I would especially like to work as an interpreter at programs such as
- childrens' storyhours.) However, several people are discouraging me
- from learing additional sign for this reason, saying it won't be useful.
- So, I thought I would go straight to the source(s) and ask. What do you
- think, is there a need (in either public or academic libraries or both)
- for a librarian who can work as an interpreter?
-
- (Dream career: work at Gallaudet!)
-
- I would appreciate any insight, opinions, and/or information you can give me.
-
- Thanks in advance-
- Alecia T. Devantier
- 34L4PCN@CMUVM
-