Conjure up in your mind thepicture we all abhor, the image ofthe stereotypical librarian. Thebun, the thin tight lips ready todisplay their disapproval at theslightest provocation, that knowinglysuperior look in her eye.Now think of Miss Manners. It isthat knowingly superior exteriorshe presents to the world thatreminds me of the stereotype.Maybe librarians are somethinglike Miss Manners; we do so liketo tell others what to do and howto do it.
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