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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Sep 21 18:48:00 1997
From: dltcarpenter@worldnet.att.net
Subject: JOB POSTING: Librarian I - Children's Services
LIBRARIAN I - Children's Services -Monroe Library $2,857/mo
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
Provides readers' advisory and reference services to patrons especially
children. Assists with planning and evaluation of adult and children's
services for the library. Requires a Master's degree in librarianship
from an ALA accrediated program. This 40 hr/wk position is split; 8
hours in Sultan and 32 hrs in Monroe. Candidate must have own
transportation. Ability to speak and understand Spanish is desirable.
Submit a required Sno-Isle Regional Library application, resume, and
letter of intent by 10/2/97 to: Sno-Isle Regional Library System, 7312
35th Ave. NE, Marysville, WA 98270. (360) 659-8447.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Sep 21 18:47:59 1997
From: Karen Bortner <karenbor@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: bibliotherapy, was, YA books about desertion
Hi All:
I just thought I'd add some food for thought. I think one needs
to be careful when we judge why a person is asking for a particular title/
subject that provides bibliotherapy. I don't think people generally come
in looking for a "cure". I think people come in seeking information
and
options.
As a librarian I can only provide them the information. I take
caution in guiding or re-guiding someone to what I think they need. I am
not a social worker nor do I assume I have all the information regarding
their circumstances.
When a patron chooses their material, I cannot assume
the manner in which they will use it. Will they just read it? What kind
of questions and discussions will it promote within their family that
could be useful. Does it have to be of the highest literary value to
prove useful? I cannot judge that.
I can share only my personal experience. My daughter was
diagnosed with cancer at the age of 5 and received from her hospital
several books. She asked me to read them to her. We discussed many
things. They helped her to formulate questions she was having difficulty
putting into words. They were very didactic. There were also coloring
books and workbooks - very simple and didactic, she colored and drew in
them. They served their purpose. I'm glad we had them.
By the way - my daughter is doing great!
Karen Bortner
Skyway Library - King County Library System
karenbor@kcls.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Sep 21 18:48:01 1997
From: gwiseman <gwiseman@lib.ci.waco.tx.us>
Subject: libraries in housing projects
Hi "all"
I got several very helpful and thoughtful replies when I posted a message
recently about public/school library cooperation. The consensus was that
it takes a great deal of work but can work out very well.
Now my patron is interested in knowing a little about any public library
branches located in housing projects. She is specifically interested in
children's services.
Does any library system have full or partial-services branches in housing
projects? Are they run just like every other branch? Are there any
special funding sources? Are there places that run special services for
children in housing projects?
I'd love answers to some of these questions to pass on to her. She is a
non-librarian good samaritan who is running a small grant-funded library
mostly for children in a housing project in our city. My email is
gwiseman@lib.ci.waco.tx.us
Thanks for all your wonderful help.
Gillian Wiseman
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Sep 21 18:48:01 1997
From: Shannon VanHemert <shannonv@jefferson.lib.co.us>
Subject: 321Contact (fwd)
From: Leota Sweetman <leotas@tripath.colosys.net>
Cc: libnet@csn.net
Subject: 321Contact
Please spread the News: The September issue of the children's magazine 321
Contact, page 36, has "ASK TZ" computer questions the magazine
suggested
e-mail for President Bill Clinton - [President@whitehouse.com] IF you type
this in as a web site you go to a SEXCHANNEL. We need to remember to check
the end of each address and help teachers/parents realize the difference
between e-mail suggestions and websites. The real president would have an
address ending in .gov.
The other two recommended e-mail, Rose O'Donnel and Nason don't have
websites similar to their e-mail addresses.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Sep 21 18:48:01 1997
From: sierra@continet.com (Judy Sierra)
ubject: Copyright and puppet shows
If anyone needs an authoritative source stating that a public library is a
nonprofit educational institution vis-a-vis the fair use provisions of U.S.
copyright law, it can be found in:
Bruwelheide, Janis
The Copyright Primer for Librarians and Educators
ALA, 1995
I've done quite a bit of research into copyright, having been on both sides
of the law as a librarian, performer, anthologist and author. Copyright law
resists everyday logic and common sense, and is full of gray areas. I
believe that any presentation or adaptation done by the library staff or
volunteers and presented free of charge should be covered by fair use, but
*I'm not a lawyer*. Because telling stories and presenting puppet shows is
an important component of the work of children's librarians, it would seem
worthwhile for ALSC to obtain legal advice and to issue some specific
guidelines about what is and is not fair performance use of copyright
material in a public library.
--Judy Sierra - Author & Folklorist - sierra@continet.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Sep 21 18:48:01 1997
From: "Gale W. Sherman" <gale@poky.srv.net>
ubject: RE:Storytime process
>I have to say that I am more or less with Bridgett. I have NEVER used
>themes in storytime. I pick out the best books and do them.
>Why must there be themes? Aren't good stories enough? Over and over
>I have seen people choose mediocre books for their storytimes simply
>because they fit the theme. I cannot understand why anyone would do that.
>I want the children to have the best possible experience, and, to my
>mind, that means reading the best possible books.
>Kathy Baxter Anoka County Library, MN
Another opinion. I always have used themes because it is easier for young
children to assimilate information when it is organized. However, being
able to do that and still use quality literature is only afforded to those
of us who have access to larger collections. The smaller the collection the
more you have to compromise on the quality of the book selection. I suppose
if I felt limited by my collection I would be linking books with related
themes together.
Gale
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Children's Literature: Beyond Basals
http://www.poky.srv.net/~gale/beyondbasals.html
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Gale W. Sherman / gale@poky.srv.net
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Beyond Basals, Inc. * Early Childhood Librarian
4685 Flora Drive * Marshall Public Library
Pocatello, Idaho 83204 * 113 S. Garfield
* Pocatello, Idaho 83204
PHONE (208) 233-9717 * PHONE (208) 232-1263
FAX (208) 232-3603 * FAX (208) 232-9266
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Sep 21 18:47:59 1997
From: Dorothy Williams <dwilliam.pepl@incolsa.palni.edu>
Subject: Calliope Music Cassettes
Hi,
Our preschool teachers seem to have a circus unit every year. They always
want calliope music. I haven't been able to find any cassettes with
calliope music. Can anyone steer me to a source. Thanks so much.
Dorothy Williams
DWilli7524@aol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Sep 21 18:48:02 1997
From: Ruth Lufkin <lufkin@gti.net>
Subject: Barcode covers.
Hello friends,
Our library is in the midst of rebarcoding the collection, with the new
barcodes going on the back/outside covers of the books/materials. I need
to advise our tech services folk as to whether we want protective covers
for those barcodes.
We already have these outside barcodes on our board books and videos, and
find they need replacement occasionally when children peel or pick them
off, partially or entirely. At present it isn't a huge problem, but I
wonder what kind of change we may see with the whole collection that way,
and whether some preventive action is warranted?
Surely some of you have experience with this issue which you could share
with me? If you are using this approach, please let me know how it works
for you.
Many thanks, as always.
Ruth
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( Ruth Lufkin ) [lufkin@gti.net]
Acting Childrens Supervising Librarian
Bernards Township Library, Basking Ridge, NJ
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Sep 21 18:48:02 1997
From: Fazio <nfazio@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: BIB: Animal Dances
Thanks to those of you who sent suggestions for my "Animal Dances"
story
hours. I seemed to get more requests to post the results than I got ideas,
but I appreciate all of the support! Given recent listserv discussions
which seem to focus on planning story hours by beginning with books you
like and then developing a theme, I understand that my approach to this
project may not be the norm. However, since I am still a graduate student,
this approach was terrific for helping me to become familiar with many,
many books.
Waltzing Matilda
Joey
Tanya and Emily in a Dance for Two
Katy No-Pocket
Ranita
Tale of Rabbit and Coyote
Samantha
Counting Crocodiles
Mucky Moose
Coyote
Bear Dance
Happy Hedgehog Band
Reference resource: World of Dance by Kurt Sach
Noah's Square Dance
Gorillas in the Mix
Song: Waltzing with Bears (I am using the version by Gordon Bok
et al)
Others which I have found include:
Dancing Turtle
Dance!
The Officers' Ball
Cordelia, Dance!
Crocodile Beat
The Bunnies' Ball
Hop Jump
Dance Away
Butterflys Ball & Grasshoppers' Feast
Little Penguin's Tale
The Paper Crane
dance: Bunny Hop
Several other titles I found seem more appropriate for home reading, including:
What Should a Hippo Wear
The Foolish Frog
The Rabbits' Wedding
Thanks again.
Mary Hazelton
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