Our local paper, the Post Bulletin has a weekly column called “Your Style” which features someone who has been nominated by someone else for their personal style. Tonight’s column features fine Mayo Medical Librarian, Kelly Arp. The reporter who wrote the piece was obviously hung up on a librarian stereotype which is as unrealistic as a male cigar-smoking reporter with a drink in hand. In the interview, 4 of the 7 questions asked try to measure Kelly’s style against what the reporter thinks she should look like. I suggest that the reporter get rid of her tired cliches and walk across the street to get acquainted with some real librarians. Her questions:
Q: Your nominator said that although you’re a librarian you don’t fit the stereotype. What do you wear that makes you stand out?
Q: What do you switch it up with?
Q: Is there anything in your wardrobe that would fit the classic librarian look?
Q: How would you categorize your style?
Q: Librarians are known for finding information fast. Does that translate to shopping as well?
Q: Where do you shop?
Q: Is your closet organized like the Dewey Decimal System?