What am I?

Am I a Librarian? Am I an Information Scientist? Am I a Knowledge Manager?

I do not agree that Librarians are simply 'custodians' of existing knowledge. First and foremost, in my youth, Librarians helped me uncover knowledge. I had limted resources to myself. My parents were immigrants, albeit educated, but immigrants who could not steer my enquiries. The Librarians were not the most expressive or extroverted, but when asked they indeed responded through directing me. Yes, I felt lost in a sea in a deluge of information, but I was steered, admittedly. By addressing Librarians as 'Custodians' they are easily equated to 'Janitors', i.e. Janitorial Administrators of knowledge (synonymous). This is an unfounded categorisation. It is an importnat job and one that has not been performed well by anyone in the information profession when history stands as testimony. Without Librarians one can doubt whether where Science today would be and moreover, where Science will be tomorrow. Thank goodness for those who have preserved knowledge, while making it accessible.

The title of Information Scientist also falls deflated, flat ... retrieting information is quite dog-like. Any computerised search engine can do that for an informd individual. Instinctually I do not adore that title either.
Knowledge Manager ... that sits beter, although I understand it is inoccuous and a bit wishy-washy ... also I am swayed by those who have practiced in the private sector and done incredibly well for themselves ... early adaptors I might add ...
More to some after my first day in school after I won't say how many years.