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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:28:15 1997
From: Rae Kozloff <alib2@sos.net>
Subject: BIB: Tooth Fairy books
Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for tooth fairy books.
Here is a consolidated list of everyone's suggestions (roughly in
order of popularity). Most seem to be still in print.
Tooth Fairy - Peter Collington (1995)
Tooth Fairy - Audrey Wood (1996)
Story of the Tooth Fairy - Tom Paxton (1996)
Real Tooth Fairy - Marilyn Kaye (1990)
Little Rabbit's Loose Tooth - Lucy Bate
No Tooth, No Quarter - Jon Buller
Tooth Fairy - Ewa Lipniacka
Tooth Witch - Nurit Karlin
Loose Tooth - Steven Kroll
Quarter from the Tooth Fairy - Caron Holtzman
What do the Fairies do with all Those Teeth? - Michel Luppens (1996)
Mystery of the Missing Tooth - William Hooks
Rosie's Baby Tooth - Maryann MacDonald
Tooth Fairy's Tale - David Christiana
Dear Tooth Fairy - Kath Mellentin (1997)
Norman Fools the Tooth Fairy - Carol Carrick
Tooth Tree - Nicholas Heller
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Rae Kozloff
Anacortes Public Library
alib2@sos.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:28:15 1997
From: "Gil's Book Loft" <bookloft@spectra.net>
ubject: CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK POSTERS
As a recently retired children's librarian, I am trying to complete a set of
Book Week posters (published by the Children's Book Council), donations to
the Broome County Public Library Children's Department in Binghamton, New
York. Many are already framed and hanging on the walls -- a wonderful
addition to the room!
Here is a list of the posters needed:
Marcia Brown: "New Horizons with Books" 1951
Lynd Ward: "Let's Read" 1954
Bruno Munari: "Swing into Books" 1964
Antonio Frasconi: "Books Please" 1966
Tomi Ungerer: "Take Off with Books" 1967
Ellen Raskin: "Go Places with Books" 1968
Mercer Mayter: "This is the Age of the Book" 1970
William Steig: "Books Now! Books Wow!" 1972
Trina Schart Hyman: "Books Alive" 1980
Wendy Watson: "Anystime Anyplace Any Book" 1981
James Stevenson: "Get Lost in a Book" 1982
Tomie de Paola: "Get into Books" 1983
Here is a list of posters available for trading, if any of you are also
looking for these things:
Jan Balet: "Reading is Fun" 1953
Leonard Weisgard: "It's Always Book Time" 1956
the Provensons: "Explore with Books" 1957
Peter Burchard: "Hurray for Books" 1961
Kate Seredy: "I Like books" 1962
Adrienne Adams: "Three Cheers for Books" 1963
Ezra Jack Keats: "Sing Out for Books" 1965
Arnold Lobel: "Read-In '71" 1971 (two copies)
Margot Zemach: "Live! Read!" 1973 (three copies)
James Marshall: "Books for All Reasons" 1974 (four copies)
Richard Scarry: "Curious? Read!" 1975
Uri Shulevitz: "Book Magic" 1976 (two copies)
Laurent de Brunhoff: "Hello Book" 1978 (two copies)
Gerald McDermott: "Bring on the Books!" 1984
I would be willing to pay for shipping plus a few more dollars for each of
the posters needed by the library. Please address your responses directly to me:
Deborah Williams, bookloft@Spectra.net
Thank you so much!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:28:28 1997
From: Walter Minkel <walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Library Card Campaigns
PUBYAC folks-- Here at Multnomah County Library we are beginning a
campaign this fall to sign up all kids, K-5, for library cards, and we're
looking for some good slogan/mascot/incentive ideas. If you've done a
library card campaign recently and had a good slogan or mascot
(particularly if you wouldn't mind us 'borrowing' it), or had incentives
that were particularly effective, could you please let us know? Please
send all responses to Jackie Partch at
jacquelp@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us. Thanks very much! --W
Walter Minkel, School Technology Trainer
Multnomah County Library, 205 NE Russell St., Portland, OR 97212
Voice (503)736-6002; fax (503)248-5441; walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
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Vision is the art of seeing things invisible. --Jonathan Swift
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:28:44 1997
From: Konieczka <konieczm@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Reinforcing Comic Books (long)
Hi all! I want to thank all the librarians who responded to my query on how
to keep comics from demolishing or at least prolong the demolition. :-)
Someone requested that I post the replies I received.
Most of the people replying use tape to reinforce. Almost all use book
tape (or wide tape) on the cover. Several libraries suggested using
regular tape on the inside front and back covers. Stapling the spine and
then taping over was another popular suggestion.
Several libraries suggested stamping the outside and inside covers w/your
library stamp so thieves can't trade the comics in and also to diminish the
value to collectors.
One library puts them in a Princeton file w/ a sign that tells patrons
to take one for a study break and return when they're done w/them.
She says this works very well at her library.
Another suggestion was to purchase plastic sleeves and cardboards (at
Walmart). Gaylord's Archival Storage Materials and Coservatio Supplies
Catalog (Fall-Spring 96-97) has comic book polythylene storage envelopes
in packages of 100 for around $5.00 and stiffeners in packages of 25 for
around the same price. (see page 46)
Several libraries suggested buying the comic books from a comic book
store instead of through Ingram or B&T, etc.
Some libraries circ the comics as regular items. Several circ them as
temporary items and a few don't circ them at all.
Thanks again to all the libraries that responded. As usual the
collective PUBYAC Brain was helpful beyond words. Happy "Comicing"
everyone!
Mary J. Konieczka
Youth Services Librarian
Riverdale Public Library
708-841-3311
e-mail:konieczm@sls.lib.il.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:29:03 1997
From: bridgett@sunrise.alpinet.net (Bridgett Johnson)
ubject: Teacher Internet Resource List(Non Lit)
Here are some sites that have been recommended by librarians and teachers.
The list will be in three messages because of its length: Non literature,
literature based and Kid Resources. Thank you to all who contributed.
Science:
National Center for Health Statistics & Centers for Disease Control:
Health news releases and good health information.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww/nchshome.htm
Science Friday-current events in science, bibliographic info on current
books and neat lesson plans.
http://www.npr.org/sfkids/show.html
Living Things:
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/
Try clicking on Individuals (Living Things: Anatomy and Physiology:
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/anatomy/anatomy.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~jsmog/internet.html
Social Studies:
A site with many links for kids:
http://www.walker.public.lib.ga.us/cst/socsci.htm
CIA World Factbook: great for maps, info on all countries of the world
and lots of other interesting stuff.
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/nsolo/wfb-all.htm.
Native American Indian Resources:
http://indy4.fdl.cc.mn.us/~isk/books/bookmenu.html
The site is maintained by a woman named Paula Giese, who is Native American.
Research and statistics:
http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/researchmethods.html
Standard citation and style manuals. It also includes information on
electronic citation:
http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/writing.html
Sites for parents:
National Parent Information Network, it's sponsored by the ERIC
Clearinghouse on Elementary Ed and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban
Ed.
http://ericps.crc.uiuc.edu/npin/npinhome.html
Great site for an introduction to the internet presented for parents by
American Library Association:
http://www.ssdesign.com/parentspage/greatsites/index.html
Bridgett Johnson, Youth Services Librarian, Lewistown Public Library,
Lewistown Montana 59457 406 538-5212 bridgett@alpinet.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:29:16 1997
From: bridgett@sunrise.alpinet.net (Bridgett Johnson)
ubject: Teacher Internet Resource List(Literature)
Here are some sites that have been recommended by librarians and teachers.
The list will be in three messages because of its length: Non literature,
literature based and Kid Resources. Thank you to all who contributed.
Reading and Language:
Children's literature:
The new URL for Booktalks--Quick and Simple is:
http://www.concord.k12.nh.us/schools/rundlett/booktalks
The Educator's Toolkit at http://www.eagle.ca/~matink/
This site has units based on stories, some designed for classroom use.
http://www.lib.usm.edu/~degrum/
This site is by a review/author Carol Hurst lots of ideas, classroom
activities, and recommendations.
http://www.carolhurst.com/
Other good sites:
http://www.users.interport.net/~fairrosa/
http://www.home.fastnet.co.uk/mthorn UK based
Haemi Balgassi's site:
http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/balgassi/homepage.htm
David Brown's Children's Literature Web Guide:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
Electronic Resources for Youth Services
http://www.cen.cs.dal.ca/~aa331/childlit.html
Edweb
http://edweb.gsn.org
Caldecott awards and runners up year by year:
http://www.books.com/scripts/showform.exe?file~Caldecot.htm
Newbery Medal and the books that have received it
http://www.ala.org/alsc/newbery.html
A newsletter for adults on children's books
http://www.parentsplace.com/readroom/childnew/index.html
The de Grummond Collection of manuscripts and historical info on
children's lit
http://www.lib.usm.edu/~degrum/
Publisher's Websites
Houghton Mifflin's children's book page:
http://www.hmco.com/hmco/trade/childrens/index.html
History & Folk Tales
http://www-dept.usm.edu/~engdept/jack/jackhome.html
A serious and scholarly look at Jack and the Beanstalk
http://www-dept.usm.edu/~engdept/cinderella/cinderella.html
Study of Cinderella variants and research on the original tale
http://www-dept.usm.edu/~engdept/lrrh/lrrhhome.htm
Same as above on Little Red Riding Hood
Author sites:
Children's Literature Authors and Illustrators
http://www.ucet.ufl.edu/~jbrown/chauth.html
http://www.geocities/Athens/5232
http://www.kidsauthor.com
Inkspot: (this is a resource for writers of children's lit, but has links to
lots of authors found on the Web)
http://www.inkspot.com/author/
http://www.rcls.org/libland
www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/author.html
Avi: A site for that gives good information and is fun
http://www.avi-writer.com/
Byrd Baylor:
http://www.simonsays.com/kidzone/auth/bbaylor.html
Joan Blos
http://www.simonsays.com/kidzone/auth/jblos.html
Jan Brett:
http://www.janbrett.com/
Ashley Bryan:
http://www.simonsays.com/kidzone/auth/abryan.html
Eve Bunting
http://www.econoclad.com/newsletters/bunting.html
Eric Carle's website -- fun!
http://www.eric-carle.com/
Barbara Cooney
http://www.penguin.com/usa/childrens/bios/cooney.htm
Tomie dePaola:
http://www.opendoor.com/bingley/mywebpage.html
Leo & Diane Dillon and on the Dillon project:
http://www.inkspot.com/illus/dillon.html
Virginia Hamilton's home page:
http://members.aol.com/bodeep/index.html
Kevin Henkes: An interview
http://www.penguin.com/usa/childrens/bios/henkes.htm
Mary Downing Hahn
http://www.carr.lib.md.us/authco/hahn.htm
Julius Lester
http://www.penguin.com/usa/childrens/bios/lester.htm
Lois Lowry
http://ipl.sils.umich.edu/youth/AskAuthor/Lowry.html
James Marshall :
http://www.penguin.com/usa/childrens/bios/marshall.htm
Katherine Paterson website - info on her and on her books
http://www.terabithia.com/
Gary Paulsen: Photos and info on
http://www.bdd.com/forum/bddforum.cgi/trc/index/paul
Richard Peck: Bio of and a poem for parents about reading to your child
http://www.penguin.com/usa/childrens/bios/peck.htm
Jerry Pinkney:
http://www.penguin.com/usa/childrens/bios/pinkney.htm
Patricia Polacco:
http://www.mca.com/putnam/authors/patricia_polacco/author.html
Photo and info on and links to some activities
http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/polacco.html
Beautiful artwork and more info on Patricia Polacco
Jon Scieszka:
http://www.penguin.com/usa/childrens/bios/jon.htm
Maurice Sendak:
http://homearts.com/depts/relat/sendakf1.htm
Chris Van Allsburg:
http://www.penguin.com/usa/childrens/bios/chris.htm
E. B. White: Info on and links to his books and his other writings
http://www.tiac.net/users/winlib/ebwhite.htm
David Wisniewski: winner of this year's Caldecott Medal
http://www.carr.lib.md.us/authco/wisn.htm
Jane Yolen:
http://ipl.sils.umich.edu/youth/AskAuthor/Yolen.html
Ed Young:
http://www.putnam.com/putnam/authors/ed_young/author.html
Bridgett Johnson, Youth Services Librarian, Lewistown Public Library,
Lewistown Montana 59457 406 538-5212 bridgett@alpinet.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:29:25 1997
From: bridgett@sunrise.alpinet.net (Bridgett Johnson)
ubject: Kid Internet Resource List
Here are some sites that have been recommended by librarians and teachers.
The list will be in three messages because of its length: Non literature,
literature based and Kid Resources. Thank you to all who contributed.
For Kids:
Books lists for reluctant readers:
http://www.ipl.org/youth/WorldReading/
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/yalsa/quickpic.html
Cool School Tools site for lots of good resources for kids:
http://www.walker.public.lib.ga.us/cst/subject.htm
Education Launch Pad:
http://serv2.fwi.com/~woliver/Educational_LAUNCH_PAD.html
Kids Web:
http://www.npac.syr.edu/textbook/kidsweb/
Virtual Schoolhouse:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/cisco/schoolhouse.html
Virtual Reference Desk:
http://thorplus.lib.purdue.edu/reference/index.html
Internet Public Library:
http://ipl.sils.umich.edu/
Smithsonian Institute: a cool browsing site like visiting the museum
itself.
http://www.si.edu
Wacky Web Tales: Online story writing - 4th grade up
http://www.hmco.com/hmco/school/tales/
Young Adult online magazine for story writing :
http://www.ryzome.com/bits/
Kids Corner:
http://www.ot.com/kids/
ALA's great web sites for kids:
http://www.ssdesign.com/parentspage/greatsites/50.html
Book reviews by kids:
http://www.ipl.org/youth/WorldReading/
Bridgett Johnson, Youth Services Librarian, Lewistown Public Library,
Lewistown Montana 59457 406 538-5212 bridgett@alpinet.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:30:04 1997
From: "Kathy George" <kgeorge@xyz.net>
Subject: BIB: WWI Bib
Here is the final bibliography of World War I juvenile literature.
(Thank you to Cynthia Webb, Jeanne Smith, Connie Rockman, Mary
Hennessey, Rosanne Thompson, Grace Ruth, Sarah Watson, Teri Titus)
WORLD WAR I BIBLIOGRAPHY--JUVENILE LITERATURE
FICTION
Belland, F.W. The True Sea. Holt, 1984. World War I as seen
by Arlis Coleman, a boy growing up in the Florida Keys.
Cameron, Eleanor. The Private Worlds of Julia Redfern. Dutton,
1988. Following the death of her father in WWI, Julia adjusts to
family changes and the problems of being a teenager.
Corcoran, Barbara THE PRIVATE WAR OF LILLIAN ADAMS, Atheneum,
1989. When her favorite cousin leaves for Europe to fight in the
Great War, patriotic Lil looks for spies in her hometown of Brookline,
Massachusetts.
Du Bois, William Pene FORBIDDEN FOREST, Harper, 1978. Lady
Adelaide, a boxing kangaroo, helps to defeat the German army, thus
becoming a heroine of the "Great War."
Foreman, Michael WAR GAME, Arcade, 1993. Based on a true episode
this is the moving story of the soldiers who lived and died, and how
one Christmas Day, they broke all the rules and played a game of
soccer between the trenches and the barbed wire. Watercolor
illustrations.
Hesse, Karen A TIME OF ANGELS, Hyperion, 1995. Sick with
influenza during the 1918 epidemic and separated from her 2 sisters, a
young Jewish girl living in Boston relies on the help of an old German
man, and her visions of angels to get better and to reunite herself
with her family.
Hough, Richard FLIGHT TO VICTORY, Lodestar, 1985. (7th gr. up)
Sixteen year old Will becomes a pilot in WWI.
Johnston, Norma. A Nice Girl Like You. Ateneum, 1980.
Saranne is involved in high school activities, her mother is a
suffragette. A good character study, providing a sense of time and
place as the U.S. becomes involved in WWI.
Kinsey-Warnock, Natalie THE NIGHT THE BELLS RANG, Cobblehill, 1991.
The last year of WWI is an eventful one for Vermont farm boy Mason as
he helps with the chores, tries to get along with his little brother
and sees an older bully go off to the war.
Kudlinski, Kathleen HERO OVER HERE, Once Upon America series,
Viking, 1990. A young boy must look after his sick mother and sister
while his father and brother fight in WWI.
Martin, Les. Field of Death. Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.
Random House, 1992. As a courier for the French Army at the Battle of
Verdun, Indy finds himself battling the French generals who persist in
ordering suicidal assaults against the Germans troops.
Martin, Les. Trek of Doom. Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.
Random House, 1992. In Dec. 1916, seventeen-yr-old Indy is a Lt. in
the Belgian Army, fighting the Germans in Africa, and about to embark
on a dangerous journey through the uncharted land of the Congo.
Morpurgo, Michael. War Horse. Greenwillow Books, 1982. Joey the
horse recalls his experiences growing up on and English farm, his
struggle for survival as a calvary horse during WWI, and his reunion
with his beloved master.
Oneal, Zibby A LONG WAY TO GO, Once Upon America series, Viking,
1990. An eight-year-old girl deals with the women's suffrage movement.
Peyton, K. M. FLAMBARDS, EDGE OF THE CLOUD, FLAMBARDS IN
SUMMER, and FLAMBARDS DIVIDED. (7th gr. up) Series follows three young
people from before WWI through the war and after. Video also
available
Rostkowski, Margaret I. After the Dancing Days. Harper & Row, 1986.
(8th gr. up). Annie spends her summer days assisting soldiers at the
hospital where her father treats wounded WWI vets. She meets Andrew,
a young soldier whose face has been horribly burned and helps him
realize that life is still worthwhile. She also learns about her
uncle who never returned from the war.
Seredy, Kate. The Singing Tree. Puffin Books, 1939. (Newbery
Honor Book). Life changes drastically for a Hungarian family when WWI
upsets their peaceful, contnted existence and the children are left in
charge of their farm.
NON-FICTION
Brown, Gene CONFLICT IN EUROPE AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION:
World War I (1914-1940), First Person America series, Twenty-First
Century Books, 1993. Letters, diaries, songs, speeches, poems, and
other writings
Clare, John D. (ed.) First World War. Living History Series.
New York, NY: Harcourt Brace & Co: Gulliver Books, 1995.
Dolan, Edward F. America in World War I. Brookfield, CT: Mill-
brook Press, 1996.
Gay, Kathlyn and Martin. World War I. Voices from the Past
Series. New York, NY: 21st Century Books, 1995. (5th gr up)
Excellent graphics and lots of first-hand accounts of historical
events, set within a chapter that clearly explains the events.
Includes quotes from "ordinary people" - diaries and letters.
Hoobler, Dorothy and Thomas. An Album of World War I. New York, NY:
Franklin Watts, 1976.
Kent, Zachary. World War I: "The War to End Wars". American
War Series. Springfield, NJ: Enslow Publishers, 1994.
Maynard, Christopher and Jefferis, David. The Aces: Pilots and
Planes of World War I. NY: Franklin Watts, 1987.
McGowen, Tom WORLD WAR I Watts, 1993. (5th gr. up) Military and
political interpretation. Photos and maps.
Miguel, Pierre. World War I. Morristown, NJ: Silver Burdett, 1985
Pimlott, Dr. John. The First World War. Conflict in the 20th
Century Series. NY: Franklin Watts, 1986.
World War I : Trenches on the Web @ www.worldwar1.com
Kathy George
kgeorge@xyz.net
Homer Public Library
141 West Pioneer Avenue
Homer, Alaska 99603
907-235-3180
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:30:10 1997
From: Lisa Selje <selje7@centuryinter.net>
Subject: lapsit advise
Hello Pubyackers!
Since this is my first post, though I've been lurking awhile, I will
introduce myself. My name is Lisa Selje and I am a Children's Outreach
Librarian at DeForest Public Library. I am starting a Lapsit Storytime
Program at our library at the end of September. This is a totally new
program for us. It will be geared for kids up to 24 months old. I have
done the publicity and have the first four programs outlined and ready.
(I will be doing eight weekly sessions and then re-evaluate.)
Here's my question. I feel prepared, but I am wondering if anyone who
has experience doing this type of program would have some advise or
pointers for me - what worked really well, things to avoid, etc. How
structured can you be? Did you let the children at some point get down
on the floor and explore? I am planning one session on balls and have
all kinds of balls to play with, and one on bears, teddy bears, etc.,
but we don't have lots of toys. I would appreciate any advise you have
for me.
Thanks in advance,
Lisa
selje7@centuryinter.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:30:21 1997
From: "Jane M. Whiteside" <jmwhiteside@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: school library hours
Linda, thanks for reminding some of us about the "other side of the
fence"
I would also add transportation as an additional problem in some areas.
If a child is bussed to and from school, they do not necessarily have the
luxury of an after school activities bus.
Jane M. Whiteside
Head of Children's Services
Fountaindale Public Library District
Bolingbrook, IL
jmwhiteside@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:31:24 1997
From: Jim Maroon <jmaroon1@mail.airmail.net>
ubject: part time Children's position
Dallas/Fort Worth area:
The City of Grapevine Public Library is seeking a creative, energetic
children's library assistant to provide specialized services to children of
all ages, toddlers and up, including planning and presenting story times.
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in library science, education, child
development, or literature. Experience in storytelling, puppetry, theater
or music preferred. Salary $12.98/hr plus full benefits. Position hours
are Tues-Friday 9 AM - 2 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM.
Open until filled.
Apply in person or send resume to
Personnel Dept., City of Grapevine
200 S. Main St.
PO Box 95104
Grapevine, TX, 76099
Jobline (817) 410-3009
Equal Opportunity Employer
--Jim Maroon jmaroon1@airmail.net
The Storytelling Home Page: http://members.aol.com/storypage
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:31:37 1997
From: "Kimberley Walker BTB BWTR Mkt WALKERK - BTMAIL" Subject: UPS
Strike information
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Baker & Taylor Ships Books Throughout the UPS Strike!!
Baker & Taylor Continues to Ship Product Using Alternate Carriers,
Regardless o
f UPS Strike
Due to the UPS strike, Baker & Taylor will, where possible, continue to use
alt
ernate carriers for all order shipments. You may experience some delay in deli
very by these alternate carriers because of a heavier than normal delivery sche
dule caused by the strike.
We have now added other carriers, including the U.S. Postal Service's Priority
Mail, to those noted below to supplement our delivery methods. We are also usi
ng common carrier trucks (e.g., ABF and Consolidated Freightway) to deliver shi
pments fo 100 pounds and over.
Baker & Taylor customers do NOT need to make any changes to the carrier on
your
customer profile. Our service centers will automatically divert any orders to
appropriate alternate carriers. For example, we have already made arrangement
s with the following carriers:
Commerce Service Center--GPS and RPS
Momence Service Center--Lantern and RPS
Reno Service Center--RPS
Somerville Service Center--Eastern Connection, RPS and Transmark
Baker & Taylor Takes Two Cartons and Makes Them One
During the UPS strike, carriers have limited the number of packages companies s
uch as Baker & Taylor can ship. We are now banding two cartons together to
mak
e one shipping carton to assure your order is shipped.
Should you need information about a specific order, please contact your Custome
r Service Department:
Commerce Service Center--(800) 775-1200
Momence Service Center--(800) 775-2300
Reno Service Center--(800) 775-1700
Somerville Service Center--(800) 775-1500
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:31:11 1997
From: Linda Gillon <gillonl@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
Subject: Job Vacancy
Excuse cross-posting of this announcement.
Title: senior Librarian - Youth Services
Major Duties:
-Manages/assists in management of the operations of a library agency or
a library function.
-Provides reference/readers' advisory services.
-Instructs/assists customers in accessing library information.
-Participates in community relations activities, programming, and
community outreach.
-Performs collection development and collection management activities.
-Participates in acquisition/cataloging of library materials.
-Designs/compiles & distributes information in automated formats.
-Participates in planning of systemwide programs/services, as required.
-Supervises work of subordinate staff by scheduling, assigning/reviewing
work, providing training/counseling, and evaluating performance.
-Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities:
-Considerable knowledge of principles, methods, techniques and
procedures of professional library work.
-Considerable knowledge of books, periodicals, and other source
materials in one or more subject areas.
-Considerable knowledge of the reference materials.
-Skill in use of automated on-line catalog systems.
-Ability to work/communicate effectively with others.
-Ability to assist patrons in use of library materials in all formats.
-Ability to use library classification, catalog, filing and
record-keeping systems.
-Ability to plan, organize/supervise the work of others.
-Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Graduation from an American Library Association accredited college or
university with a Masters Degree in Library Science (MLS); and
-One year of post-MLS librarian experience in a Youth Services
Specialist position; and
-Possession of a valid Driver License.
Required Documentation at Time of Application:
-Copy of Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library
Association accredited college/university, and
-a valid Driver License.
Salary Range:
$29,099 annually to a maximum of $46,820 annually.
Special Note:
Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and
eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation to support entitlement to
preference MUST be provided at the time of application.
Notice:
The employers of Hillsborough County have implemented a drug-free
workplace and all offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants
successfully passing a drug test.
Examination:
Applicants will be competitively rated onthe basis of their training and
experience.
Contact:
Hillsborough County Civil Service, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 17th Flr.,
Tampa, FL 33602; phone 813-273-5621
Note:
Faxed applications/personal resumes are NOT accepted by Civil Service.
Send RESUMES to:
Linda D. Gillon, SASS, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library, 900 N.
Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602-3704
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 01:31:30 1997
From: "Kathy George" <kgeorge@xyz.net>
Subject: Wanted--Library Director, Homer, Alaska
The City of Homer is accepting applications for a Library Director.
The position requires a graduate degree in Library and Information
Science with a minimum of three years professional experience in
public library work with two years supervisory experience. Annual
salary $41,140 - $44,025 DOE with benefits. A complete job
description and application packet is available at the Personnel
Office, Homer City Hall, 491 East Pioneer Ave., Homer, AK 99603 or
call 907-235-8121 ext. 2225. Closing date for receipt of
applications is September 19, 1997. Proof of citizenship must be
provided upon employment. The City of Homer is an EEO/AAE.
Kathy George
kgeorge@xyz.net
Homer Public Library
141 West Pioneer Avenue
Homer, Alaska 99603
907-235-3180
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:14:46 1997
From: Shorecam@aol.com
Subject: no more violence bib
Help! The response to my offer of the YA violence bib by fax has been
overwhelming. Gratifying, but I'm going to have to say no more please. I'll
find some other way to publish it. Thanks. Patty Campbell
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:14:49 1997
From: Marijo Kist <mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
Subject: Re: lapsit advise
I have never *done* a lapsit, but I went through a year of Gymboree with
my infant last year. I would reccommend bubbles. You can get glycerin kind
that don't burn eyes etc. The kids *love* them. It stimulates their
attention and is a great way for them to excerise eye coordination. They
love to follow bubbles.
The thing that astounded me the most about the Gymboree classes was that
so much of what they did I had done for years in storytime! What I did as
finger plays, they did as full body activiies. That would be a super way
of getting literature in while crawling around. If you would like more
detail, please e-mail me.
Marijo Kist mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us
Acacia Branch Library
(602) 262-6224
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:14:46 1997
From: Janette Johnston <jj@tab.com>
ubject: Re: times for Programs
We have just found out that we will be opening at 9 am, instead of 10 am,
beginning Sept. 1. We have always had daycare storytimes and tours at 9:30,
before we opened to the public, and our public storytimes were at 10:30 am.
We do not have meeting rooms; our storytimes are in the "open"
children's
area near the circulation desk. Are any of you folks in the same boat? If
so, how do you handle scheduling your daycare and public storytimes? We are
considering going to programs at 10 and 11, but it seems like 10:30 is the
"prescribed" time for storytime. Any suggestions will be greatly
appreciated.
Janette Johnston
Children's Services Coordinator
Round Rock Public Library
216 East Main
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-218-7002
FAX: 512-218-7061
jj@round-rock.tx.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:14:46 1997
From: Tanya Ellenburg-Kimmet <tellenburg@gcpl.lib.oh.us>
Subject: RE: Library Card Campaigns
I didn't use this slogan, but it came to mind when I read the question.
Library cards, don't leave home without it.
(it might be too dated, but it is still catchy)
I would be interested in hearing what others suggest if you would be so
kind as to post what's suggested.
Thanks
T Ellenburg-Kimmet
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:14:49 1997
From: Mary Hook <mhook@ce1.af.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: Re: lapsit advice
Once upon a time I did a lap sit for two year olds. I did let them get
down and explore--the room was as childproof as we could make it. We sat
in a circle, with me slightly above the others--(so they could see). I
sat on a kick stool. I hid things that were not apropos to the current
story . Between each brief (like Spot) book we did a fingerplay or
song--the same three or four songs each time, bearing in mind that
toddlers adore repetition. I used a little rubber hand puppet
tyrannosaurus as a mascot or ice breaker. He was very shy and came to the
story time to get used to being around children. He would cower in my
neck as I described his shyness. I asked the children if they would
like to pet him. After giving all an opportunity to pet the dinosaur, I
would ask him if he was ready to listen. He would nod yes, and I would
ask the toddlers if they were ready. When all agreed, I would put him in
my pocket and begin. I brought him back out to say goodbye. The opening
and closing ritual helped them focus. I they just melt down into a mob,
you can rediriect their attention by beginning a song. Enjoy--those tiny
ones are really sweet!
Mary Hook
Ga Hill Branch Manager
AFPL
Opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent those of
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:15:16 1997
From: Catherine Williams <wcatheri@freenet.columbus.oh.us>
ubject: Re: lapsit advise
Hi!
The topic nearest and dearest to my heart is up for discussion again!
We love doing Mother Goose Laptimes. I should say that I love them,
actually. Not everyone here in Columbus enjoys them, but its a good thing
somebody does, because between our two back-to-back programs each Monday
morning, we average about 80 people a week!
We have a fairly structured program for about 15-20 minutes, and then we
always have a few manipulatives for the babies to play with at the end.
We have created a small collection of easy-to-make or inexpensive-to-buy
toys. We have nerf balls and tennis balls and beach ball, and some long
tubes or boxes for them to roll through. We have a bunch of formula cans
we use, for clothespins (kids like the sound they make, dropping into the
cans), and then we cut 1 inch holes in the lids, and tie scarves or strips
of cloth together. The kids like to pull the scarves out through the hole.
Then you put the scarves back in, and they do it again. Parents love
these sorts of ideas that they can redo at home. Sometimes we get out
huge sheets of paper and chunky crayons, or maybe ziplock bags with jello
to squish, or puppets, or whatever.
We have theme songs - Baby Hop for opening, from Diaper Gym album by
Priscilla Hegner, and Skinnamarink for closing, from If You're Happy and
You Know It Sing Along With Bob, Vol. 1 by Bob McGrath -- we do the
closing song before getting out the toys, although sometimes the kids may
already have started playing.
We make it clear from the get-go that kids are allowed to roam a bit, but
the caregivers usually try to keep them on task as much as possible. We
start with Baby Hop, do one or two books (sometimes we gather enough
copies for each caregiver to have one, and then read it as a group, most
times, we read it aloud as we normally do with groups). Then we start in
on our schtick: songs, fingerplays, tickle rhymes, bouncing rhymes,
action rhymes, flannel stories and songs, puppet stuff, etc, Usually
during this time I slip in any pertinent developmental info I've gleaned
in my research (for instance - experts say that bouncing a baby on your
knee actually stimulates the learning centers in the brain) We try to
repeat new or unusual or very favorite rhymes 2 or 3 times, so the
caregivers can really learn them. Also, we have handout which contain all
the words, and bibliographic information to every song and rhyme,
including an extended list of read-aloud books.
I try to pick real books, as opposed to board books to use. I do this for
two main reasons: 1. Board books have a tendancy to go out of print as
quickly as they dissintegrate in baby spit, and I don't want to have to
search for new titles every year. 2. Caregivers can easily browse the
board book collection and pull things without guidance -- looking for a
particular title would be frustrating, and finding paper-paged books that
babies would like is difficult.
We have all of our handouts on the computer, and since we do the programs
year round with only 2 weeks off at Christmas, we need things to be easily
prepared. We have 37 themes, and add or adjust them as the need arises.
If we find a wonderful new bubble song, or a great new book, we just add
it, and re-print the sheet. This has been a good system for us. After 9
months, even if the same kids are there, they've changed enough that they
experience it all differently. Caregivers love having the handouts to
take home for spouses, parents, etc.
Any other questions? Please feel free to contact me.
Cathy Williams
wcatheri@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Center for Discovery, Main, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:15:29 1997
From: Angelina Benedetti <angelina@kcls.org>
Subject: Stumper: ADD/ADHD Mag for teens
Fellow Pubyacs,
I have been lurking for about two years now. I am a Young Adult /
Reference Lib'n at two branches here in King County and finally have a
stumper worthy of your great minds and vast collective resources.
We have a patron looking for a magazine published by or for teens
with ADD/ADHD. We have checked Gale's, Katz', and have searched high and
far on the Net to no avail.
If anyone knows of such a magazine, please e-mail me personally.
Thank you!
Angelina Benedetti "Even at the very bottom of the
angelina@kcls.org river, don't stop to say to yourself
King County Library System 'Is this a Hearty Joke, or is it the
Merest Accident?' Just float to the
surface and say to yourself, 'It's
wet.' " -Eeyore
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:15:42 1997
From: "Karen C. Laird" <klaird@worthington.lib.oh.us>
Subject: kwanzaa ideas
Greetings!
Believe it or not, it's time to plan our family holiday program already.
This year we would like to do a short puppet show or skit for each of
the holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa). We have some ideas for
the first two, but we are having trouble finding something for Kwanzaa.
Does anyone out there know of any scripts or stories that could be
adapted for our program? They can either be about Kwanzaa or illustrate
one of the principles of Kwanzaa.
Please respond to me directly and I will post to the list.
Thanks so much!
Karen Laird
klaird@worthington.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:16:55 1997
From: Lesley Gaudreau <lesley@sealib.org>
Subject: BMX Magazines & Books
Hi all,
I'm looking for some suggestions on BMX bike materials. We
already subscribe to BMX Plus magazine & it's never on the shelf &
doesn't
entirely satisfy our kids. I'd like to add another BMX magazine, if
there is a decent one, and also purchase some new, attractive books on
both the sport & the bikes themselves (very high demand for this). I
hope someone out there has some titles or a mag that you love & would
recommend! TIA
lesley
--
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Children have more need of models than of critics - J. Joubert
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Lesley Gaudreau
YA/REF Seabrook Library
Seabrook, NH
lesley@sealib.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:17:57 1997
From: "Gil's Book Loft" <bookloft@spectra.net>
ubject: Bibliomysteries
Dear Pubyackers,
I'm interested in compiling a list of juvenile bibliomysteries --
books that feature mysteries about books, rare books, or odd doings in
libraries. These must be genuine mysteries (kidnappers, murderers, thefts,
smugglesrs, etc), not fantasies or ghost stories. I already have a decent
list of older titles, but could use titles published in the last 20 years or
so, from early elementary to YA.
Please reply directly to me.
Thanks so much.
Deborah Williams, bookloft@Spectra.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:18:12 1997
From: Rachel Baumgartner <baumgart@noblenet.org>
Subject: stumper
A user is looking for a book he remembers as a child (he was born in
1946). The book is tall and narrow. Mischievous, odd-looking brother
sister pair put honey in clocks. There are lollipop trees and animals
around. The format may be poetry. It is not _The Goops_. Thanks for
your help in advance. Any clues may be sent to:
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Rachel Baumgartner | Reading Public Library
| Reading, Massachusetts
baumgartner@noblenet.org | *North of Boston Library Exchange*
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:17:14 1997
From: Rita Hunt <rhunt@redrose.net>
Subject: help with neurofibromatosis
Hi all! I am currently working with a pediatric nurse practioner to
create a presentation suitable for second graders on neurofibromatosis.
We will be presenting to classmates of a child with this disfiguring
condition. I am looking for ideas, books, draw and tells, etc. that
stress individual differences. Of course, if anyone knows of a book
that covers facial disfigurment in children, that would be great. We do
have a video (teacher oriented, kind of graphic) of which we can use
bits and pieces.
Thanks in advance for all your help. Please post directly to me and I
will compile responses for the list.
--
Rita Hunt
Hershey Public Library
rhunt@redrose.net
And what is the use of a book,
thought Alice, without pictures or conversations?
--Lewis Carroll
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:19:37 1997
From: "Marianne Vandenbergen"
<MVANDENBERGEN@everest.acpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: Position Available--Branch Youth Services Coordinator
I'm cross posting this announcement to several lists. Please pardon
the duplication.
=========================
August 19, 1997
POSITION AVAILABLE
Branch Youth Services Coordinator
Branch Operations
Allen County Public Library
RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate branch programming, collection
development, and in-service training to insure quality library
service to children and young adults throughout the county (including
system-wide summer reading programs). Participate in the allocation
of materials budget among branches and the evaluation of staff
responsible for providing services to children and young adults.
Represent the library in the community as a spokesperson for youth
interests. Supervise the activities of the branch youth services
specialist. Provide direct library service to patrons.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALA/MLS with at least five years of
increasing responsibility for services to children. Extensive
knowledge of children's and YA's literature and current issues and
trends in library services to youth. Strong interpersonal,
communications and management skills to enable effective interaction
with children and young adults of varied backgrounds. Ability to act
as an advocate for youth's needs to library administrators, staff,
and the public. Problem-solving ability sufficient to maintain a
coordinated, cooperative working relationship with agency managers,
children's specialists, and other staff. Strong, positive, proactive
service philosophy. Friendliness, enthusiasm, energy, initiative,
tact, good judgment, and a sense of humor.
COMPENSATION: Salary range $34,465 to $50,481. Library-paid single
membership in HMO health plan, dental program, term life insurance,
and long term disability plan. Library-paid retirement fund. Deferred
compensation plan. Cumulative sick leave. Federal credit union. Four
weeks vacation. Free parking. Relocation allowance. Optional term
life insurance, flexible spending account, accident/sickness/
disability insurance, and long-term care insurance.
APPLICATION: Send letter of qualifications, resume, and the names of
three work references to Human Resources Manager, Allen County Public
Library, PO Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270. Materials may be
faxed to (219) 422-9688. See our website at www.acpl.lib.in.us.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Marianne H. Vandenbergen
Secretary/Receptionist
Human Resources
Allen County Public Library
900 Webster Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(219) 424-7241 x2276
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:18:22 1997
From: "Diane Adams" <DIANE@monmouth.chemek.cc.or.us>
Subject: Stumper: Learning to Read
I have been unable to remember a book I know I saw two-three years
ago. It was a fairly thick (1"?) book with stories and poems and
other stuff for kids to read. The thing that made it different is
that is talked about different ways of learning to read. It talked
about sight words, phonics, pictures, surrounding words, etc. It
then used examples and showed kids that they could read. I have
searched the library catalog of my current library, the catalog of my
previous library (where I worked when I saw the book) but that is all
I have checked as most of my other resources only cover 1993 and back
books.
Does this ring a bell to someone? Please let me know at the e-mail
address below. Thank you.
Diane Adams Youth Services Librarian
Monmouth Public Library (503) 838-1932
P.O. Box 10 fax: (503) 838-3899
168 Ecols St. S. diane@monmouth.chemek.cc.or.us
Monmouth, OR 97361
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Aug 20 22:18:29 1997
From: "Diane Adams" <DIANE@monmouth.chemek.cc.or.us>
Subject: Stumper: Learning to Read
I have been unable to remember a book I know I saw two-three years
ago. It was a fairly thick (1"?) book with stories and poems and
other stuff for kids to read. The thing that made it different is
that is talked about different ways of learning to read. It talked
about sight words, phonics, pictures, surrounding words, etc. It
then used examples and showed kids that they could read. I have
searched the library catalog of my current library, the catalog of my
previous library (where I worked when I saw the book) but that is all
I have checked as most of my other resources only cover 1993 and back
books.
Does this ring a bell to someone? Please let me know at the e-mail
address below. Thank you.
Diane Adams Youth Services Librarian
Monmouth Public Library (503) 838-1932
P.O. Box 10 fax: (503) 838-3899
168 Ecols St. S. diane@monmouth.chemek.cc.or.us
Monmouth, OR 97361
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