Bow down and kiss my school ring you filthy paraprofessional

Rachel Singer Gordon has an interesting piece on what makes a "librarian."

Speaking as someone who holds both a Library Technician diploma and an MLIS, for myself the difference is entirely on the outside. I am treated differently because of the piece of paper (which I have actually lost), but I do not think my abilities have changed at all pre- and post-library school. Of course I have more experience now and more abilities, but I truly believe I could do the same work to the same degree even if I never set foot in those hallowed halls.