Last week's Area Leaders meeting included a discussion of proper library attire and a suggestion that I somehow address the issue at today's full staff meeting. During the week, I consider a variety of approaches. I successfully ward off any feelings of pain, even though I'm not pleased with the situation I've been manipulated into. I use a teacherly approach, providing a review of the past year to focus on the increasing importance of a positive public service attitude, without mentioned the heart of the matter: Deb's bib overalls. Then I distribute a copy of "How Approachable Are You as a Public Service Librarian?" self-evaluation. The spiel actually proceeds quite smoothly, although I do forget to use my out-of-body experience line that I expected to gain big laughs. For the second day in a row, I stay late to work on various lecture notes.
