I started this thread by wondering about WLN's position. Given that their existance is the result of librarian's participating in their products, I would think they would be interested in supporting the profession more fully. Perhaps the profession of Librarians is now that of management only and they don't want to rock the boat. I will always be a critic of my own profession because I think it can be so much better, just as Mr. White in the White Papers in Library Journal has done for years. But I think we need to volunteer in areas for which we would not otherwise be paid for our expertise.
Musicians have a similar problem.
Their expertise makes them volunteer candidates for the church choir, but maybe the congregation should pay them, since they pay their lawyers, insurance agents, et al. I hope some employers are looking. You all have a great Fall season.