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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 19:57:33 1997
From: "Alison Hendon" <ahendon@dorsai.org>
Subject: Re: Popular teen magazines
Gale listed some magazines suggested for YA:
but no one mentioned Word Up? This is the one of the favorites at my
library and other branches.
Alison
Brooklyn Public Library
speaking only for myself
>
Alison Hendon
ahendon@amanda.dorsai.org
"Though my soul may set in darkness,
It will rise in perfect light,
I have loved the stars too fondly
To be fearful of the night...."
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 19:57:33 1997
From: sandra richmond <srich@pipeline.com>
ubject: Re: die cutting machine: use policies
Marcia,
We have an Edison die cut machine which is used by staff only. The machine
and die patterns are so expensive that we have not considered allowing the
public to use them.
At 03:59 PM 11/19/97 -0600, you wrote:
>Dear PUBYACERS:
>
>Our small library recently received a die cutting machine. I am interested
in gathering information from other libraries which have these machines and
allow public access to them.
_____________________________________________________
Sandra Richmond
SLIM Graduate Student - Emporia State University
Louisville Public Library
Youth Services Department
Louisville, CO 80027
richmonds@boulder.lib.co.us work
srich@pipeline.com home
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 19:57:33 1997
From: andrew or anne <paradis@jorsm.com>
ubject: Re: Holiday programs/separation?
At 01:59 PM 11/18/97 -0600, you wrote:
>Andy/Anne Paradise wrote:
> Santa is pretty much secular by now, and there are always snowflakes,
>snowmen and such seasonal and totally non-religious decorations. And of
course
>, trees are a pagan symbol and fairly recent European invention!
<snip>
>
>Nancy J. Hackett
>Fountaindale Public Library
>
Interesting! Seventh Day Adventists have objections to most holiday
observances. That is why I suggested mentioning content of programs. As
long as patrons are only selecting books or programs for themselves and not
objecting to others' enjoyment of them in a public library that is their
right. On the other hannd, one cannot force political correctness upon
people who have been decorating and doing programs the same way for years
with no objection from the community.
Anne
"`You have no business wearing white to the Middle
Ages,' he'd said, `It will only get dirty.'"
Connie Willis
*Doomsday Book*
Andy or Anne -- Andrew Paradise, Information/Reference Librarian, Medical
Librarian, and Children's Librarian by marriage: Anne Paradise, Children's
Librarian, mystery reader!
Gary Public Library andrew@gary.lib.in.us work
220 West 5th St. paradis@jorsm.com home
Gary, IN 46402 anne@gary.lib.in.us Anne
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 19:57:33 1997
From: "Barbara J. Lintner" <blintner@net66.com>
ubject: Re: Holiday programs/separation?
At Urbana, we once did a program on Holiday lights and did stories about
Christmas, Kwaanza, and Hanukkah featuring candles. It seemed to work well
without offending anyone. I'll have to look for titles to send to you, Angela.
Barb Lintner
The Urbana Free Library
At 06:45 PM 11/14/97 -0800, you wrote:
> Walter Minkel brings up an interesting question, and one I have been
>toying with. How do we present holiday programs without offending anyone?
<snip>
>Angela Reynolds
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:23:36 1997
From: pbecks@mail.ms.falmouth.k12.me.us (Peggy Becksvoort)
ubject: Re: Teens views of the Internet
I would suggest that you prepare a survey of teens and YA librarians which
kids could take at an internet access point and which librarins could fill
out after an obsrervation period of one/two weeks.
Good luck. I personally am amazed at the number of Middle school kids who
just blindly ask, "can I use the computer?"
Peg
Peg Becksvoort
Falmouth Middle School Library
52 Woodville Rd.
Falmouth, ME 04105
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:23:39 1997
From: sandra richmond <srich@pipeline.com>
ubject: Re: die cutting machine: use policies
Marcia,
We have an Edison die cut machine which is used by staff only. The machine
and die patterns are so expensive that we have not considered allowing the
public to use them.
_____________________________________________________
Sandra Richmond
SLIM Graduate Student - Emporia State University
Louisville Public Library
Youth Services Department
Louisville, CO 80027
richmonds@boulder.lib.co.us work
srich@pipeline.com home
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:24:04 1997
From: "Karen C. Laird" <klaird@worthington.lib.oh.us>
Subject: puppet theatres
Greetings!
We actually have 2 separate puppet theatres, one for us to use
in
programming and one in the public area for the kids to use. The
one for
the kids is large and heavy, and--although I have seen one kid
try--it
would be extremely difficult to move it. It is made to look
like a
tree, and the kids love it. It gets almost constant use. Yes,
you do
get the occasional puppet-throwing child, but they usually are
just
fine. And, corny as this sounds, it truly is heart-warming to
look over
and see parents engaged in lively conversation with the puppets
featured
in their child's "show". We love it.
Karen
klaird@worthington.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:25:26 1997
From: ROEBEJA@mail.state.wi.us
Subject: Summer Reading Programs - Reply
Since Mindy's personal email address did not show up in her message
as I received it, this reply will go out to the whole list. Apologies to those
who are not interested.
Wisconsin's 1998 theme is Make Waves: Read! Information can be found
via our departmental Website:
http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlcl/eis/readact.html
The theme/slogan for 1999 is Go Global: Read! (No action yet on poster
artist.)
Jane A. Roeber, Youth Services Consultant
Division for Libraries and Community Learning
Dept. of Public Instruction, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841
(608)267-5077; e-mail roebeja@mail.state.wi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:26:02 1997
From: Alyson Howe <howe@world.std.com>
Subject: Youth Services standards
Jan Wall asked if other states had published standards for youth services
librarians. Massachusetts has published "Standards for Public Library
Service to Children in Massachusetts" and just this year, "Standards
for
Public Library Service to Young Adults in Massachusetts". Both are
available from:
Massachusetts Library Association
707 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA 01845
phone: 508-686-8543
fax: 508-685-4422
Orders must be prepaid and price includes postage. Chilren's Standards
are $10.00 (only $5 for MLA members). YA Standards are $15 (only $8 for
MLA members.
Both are terrific documents!
Alyson M. Cox
Chair, Youth Services Section
Massachusetts Library Association
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:29:09 1997
From: Maureen Kilmurray <mo@flvax.ferg.lib.ct.us>
ubject: CD ROMS
WE have several early education terminals -- I highly recommend Jumpstart
Toddlers & Preschool, James Does Math, Reader Rabbit I, Elmo's Preschool
***********************************************
MAUREEN KILMURRAY
Supervisor of Children's Services
Ferguson Library
One Public Library Plaza, Stamford CT o6904
(203) 964-1000 Ext. 240
mo@ferg.lib.ct.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:29:44 1997
From: Marijo Kist <mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
Subject: Visual Impact Surveys, Libraries (fwd)
My co-worker asked me to post this on PUBYAC to see if we can get
some responses from people working primarily with youth.
Subject: Visual Impact Surveys, Libraries
Hello. I'm a librarian with Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix Arizona, and
we are planning to do a Visual Impact Survey of all of our branches and
our central library. This project will involve recuriting the general
public, patrons, staff from other library systems, and people who are
familiar with the requirments of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) for
public facilities.
I am on the committe to plan, organize, and write the questions for this
survey. The survey will ask an individual to rate our facilities for
"attractiveness" (visual appeal) and ease of use (can a driver find
the
library easily, does the door open easily, is the lobby clean/well kept,
etc). The Committee will tally the results and make recommendations based
on the surveys' results.
If there is anyone who has been involved in such a project, or knows of a
library that has done this type of survey, I would appreciate hearing from
you. Our committee would like to correspond with any librarian or system
that has completed such a survey, and we would like to get a copy of the
survey (and findings/publications), if they are available.
Many thanks for your patience and attention to my request. I can be
reached at
jjacobs@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us
Jan Jacobs, Librarian II
Acacia Branch Library
Phoenix Public Library
Phoenix, Arizona
Marijo Kist mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us
Acacia Branch Library
(602) 262-6224
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:30:04 1997
From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: Re: Collection Sources
Terri,
I use many different sources for different materials. For books, I use
mainly BOOKLIST, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, and CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW. I
love BOOKLINKS for the bibliographies and programming ideas. For
computer software (we have both in-house and circ collections) I use
CHILDREN'S SOFTWARE REVUE and the EDUTAINMENT catalog. For paperbacks,
I use BOOKMAN, and for audio, I use INGRAM.
Hope this helps. I'd be interested in seeing a list of the sources,
once everyone posts.
Lorie
tnorstro@lexecon.com wrote:
>
> Dear Pubyackers:
>
> I am a library science student and need some assistance with a project.
--
**************************************************
Lorie J. O'Donnell
odonnell@borg.com
http://www.borg.com/~odonnell/index.html
"I hope we never lose sight of one thing.
That this was all started by a mouse" Walt Disney
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:31:13 1997
From: "Steven" <Steven@westlinn.lib.or.us>
Subject: Holidays
Many good points have been made about being more thoughtful and
sensitive about holiday decorations in the library. But I can't help
cringing at suggestions that we also cut out all special event
holiday programs. In my community, Christmas is a huge part of the
lives of a large percentage of our children. Why not put on a
program that ties into their interests? That's what we try to do
with summer reading and other events. I've tried to look with
culturally sensitive eyes, and maybe I'm missing the point, but I
just don't see how a puppet show of "Christmas with Morris and Boris"
is offensive. You don't have to celebrate the holiday to enjoy the
show, you just have to know about it. And though I stick to the
secular side of Christmas, I also don't see the harm in telling "The
Channukah Guest" or "Hershel and the Hannukah Goblins." If we
ignore all holidays with any hint of religion I worry that we're
refusing to acknowledge the interests and cultures of the children we
serve (and also missing out on a lot of fun...)
-- Steven Engelfried, West Linn Public Library
1595 Burns Street West Linn, OR USA 97068
ph: 503-656-7857 fax: 503-656-2746
e-mail: steven@westlinn.lib.or.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:32:00 1997
From: Suzanne Robinson <srobinso@mail.state.tn.us>
Subject: Re: Snowglobes
Torrie Hodgson, Children's Librarian wrote:
>
> We made them last year!
<snip>
> Torrie Hodgson, Children's Librarian, System Administrator, and everything
else!
When my kids made snowglobes, we used metallic confetti and small
plastic figures (farm animals, dinosaurs, etc.). We sealed ours wil
that green florist clay. It can be gotten in rolls and in bars. One my
employees has the ones her grandchildren made that year. That was at
least 5 years ago.
--
Suzanne Robinson
Library Director
Dickson County Public Library
voice 615-446-9831
e-mail srobinso@mail.state.tn.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:32:05 1997
From: Suzanne Robinson <srobinso@mail.state.tn.us>
Subject: Re: toddler seat cushions
Susan LaFantasie wrote:
>
> Has anyone tried toddler seat cushions during storytime (we have about 20
> toddlers)? Any problems with toddlers wanting to play with them? Any
> solutions (besides not getting the cushions to begin with . . . )?
> TIA.
We used to have cushions and it was a nightmare. The little ones would
push them all over the room, fight over individual cushions, pull the
buttions out of the centers, etc. Plus anytime there was an "accident"
you know who had to clean the cushions.
--
Suzanne Robinson
Library Director
Dickson County Public Library
voice 615-446-9831
e-mail srobinso@mail.state.tn.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:33:29 1997
From: "kruger" <kruger@gezernet.co.il>
Subject: floorplans/designs for children's libraries
Having gotten some of the funding I was seeking (shared with this list in
"a convincing argument for funding"), we are now in the process of
planning
the interior of a new children's library. Is there a source of floorplans
or design suggestions somewhere on the Internet?
By the way - according to one of the donors involved in the funding
process, the most convincing argument for funding is the twinkle in the eye
of the person presenting the proposal... Thanks for the advice received.
It gave me added confidence in my mission.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:33:40 1997
From: SML_CHRIS@chstls.org
Subject: suggested board books
Help! I'm working with my county health department to develop
a program called Reach Out and Read. It's based on the successful
program begun and implemented at Boston City Hospital where pediatricians
and other health workers give out books to parents during well child
visits - all to encourage the use of books and literacy for the very young.
We want to begin by distributing board books to children ages 6 months to 2
years and then continue on the following year with books up to 4 years,
then 6 years... I want to come up with a listing of the "Best Board
Books" to purchase in quantity. Do those of you who work with toddler
groups have favorites or lists of recommended titles? I have a copy
of Bookmen's Board Books catalog but really would like professional
suggestions pertaining to those books that show diverse cultures,
handicaps and any that might include health topics. I know there are
some board books with photographs of diverse children but not many that
I can come up with. There may not be much out there?
TIA for any quick responses.
Chris Harbison
Head of Youth Services
Steele Memorial Library
Elmira, NY 14901
sml_chris@chstls.org
607-733-9174 (fax)607-733-9176
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:33:54 1997
From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: Re: toddler seat cushions
Susan, I use the carpet squares the stores have as samples. Once they
are discontinued, the stores are happy to donate them to the library. I
call them "Magic Carpets" and say that we can go anywhere and do
anything with books. It really works, but I do have to keep an eye out
fdor frays and threads, as the children tend to pulla nd play.
Lorie
Susan LaFantasie wrote:
>
> Has anyone tried toddler seat cushions during storytime (we have about 20
> toddlers)? Any problems with toddlers wanting to play with them? Any
> solutions (besides not getting the cushions to begin with . . . )?
> TIA.
--
**************************************************
Lorie J. O'Donnell
odonnell@borg.com
http://www.borg.com/~odonnell/index.html
"I hope we never lose sight of one thing.
That this was all started by a mouse" Walt Disney
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:33:53 1997
From: Elaine Roberts <roberts@noblenet.org>
Subject: holiday/separation
Ideally, my preference for holiday decorations and storytimes/activities
would be as Ellyssa C. suggests--not to address specific winter holidays
at all. I find, however, that this is not always possible for our ch.
room for a number of reasons--and when that is the case, the best we can
do is to try to include all people--members of different religious
groups, as well as non-members and those who celebrate
Christmas in a secular fashion only.
Some examples:
Decorations: I am one of 4 or 5 staff people in
Ch. Room and not head of dept-- I do not have control
over how the Children's Room is decorated (although Erin (dept head) is
very open to input from all her staff.) Where there have been
decorations representing one religion, I have added decorations from
other holidays in an attempt to be inclusive. Ex, someone in the
past created a beautiful poster of a menorrah, which was being
displayed. I created a poster of Kwanzaa candles and one of
Christian Advent candles and so we now display all three. (One
Christian patron (adult) said he appreciated the Advent candle poster--he
liked seeing a religious representation of his beliefs rather than just
secular displays such as Santa, elves, candy canes,etc.)
Programs--In our children's room, we have 4 staff people doing various
activities and storytimes. We each determine the content of
our respective programs. In my storyhours, I do "generic" winter
holiday themes (ex, for early elementary group--"giving", "spirit
of
giving" or just "winter" and for toddlers-- "bells",
"candles"
or "winter". (Another staff member chooses to incorporate
specific holdidays in her Preschool programs.) Activities for
my toddlers include fingerplays, flannelboards, books and songs
on winter,candles, bells,snow. Activites such as make
gift wrapping paper (with coloring, stickers, stamps, even fingerpaints
etc) wrapped up in a pretty ribbon. Or make candle out of toilet paper
roll or bell from egg carton section.(I do not refer to them as
Christmas decorations!)
Similarly for Elementary group, we read picture books on the "spirit"
of
giving, kindness, winter, etc. Again, the activity of making your own
gift wrapping paper for your holiday(s) (decorate paper using paints,
stencils, ink stamps, stickers,etc) has been very successful for this
group. For both groups, I include stencils, stamps, stickers for
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa as well as Santa, elves, and
"generic" winter scenes. (I find that toddlers usually pick any and
all
designs and am pleased that in the early elementary group (with very
little prompting) much discussion ensues about the various holidays. (one
boy last year was pleased and proud to be able to say that he and his
family celebrated both Hanukkah and Christmas.)
There really is no easy answer (and by no means just one answer.) Hope
some of these suggestions may help others. I appreciate all the
suggestions and input that I get from my fellow-PUBYACers.
Elaine
----- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Elaine Roberts | Peabody Institute Library
| Peabody, Massachusetts
roberts@noblenet.org | *North of Boston Library Exchange*
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:34:42 1997
From: bf455@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Bonita Kale)
Subject: celebrating
What has celebrating got to do with decorating? Our nineteenth-century
forbears seem to have managed to have pleasant Christmases without tarting
up the whole town with it. I go to church, eat, give and receive presents,
celebrate -fully-, and those thrice-bedamned lighted candy canes on every
lamppost don't have a thing to do with it. As for the malls--this is the
time of year I try to stay away, because they spoil my enjoyment of
Christmas hymns.
Bonita
--
Bonita Kale
bf455@cleveland.freenet.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:46:46 1997
From: "Eastside Branch Library" <sbeast@rain.org>
Subject: After hours activities
Ours are pretty modest so don't know if they will be useful to
you. We have a teddy bear storytime at 7:00 p.m. complete with
animal crackers (no icing to sugar charge little ones) and
cocoa. Kids can come in their pjs and are encouraged to bring
their favorite stuffed animal. Parents can tote kids home and
slip them right into bed after the storytime.
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Life is just a bowl of queries!
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Marge Fauver Eastside Branch Library
805.963.3727 Santa Barbara Public Library System
<sbeast@rain.org> 1102 East Montecito St., Santa Barbara CA
93103
Personal email: mfauver@hotmail.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:48:35 1997
From: "Eastside Branch Library" <sbeast@rain.org>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #124 Winter Holiday
Our clever children's librarian put up a stunning display last
year. It was a snow scene with various types of habitats, a
house, a hut (African style), a teepee, etc. with smoke coming
out of each dwelling. The smoke collected at the top forming a
large "cloud" in which the words Happy Holidays were displayed.
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Life is just a bowl of queries!
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Marge Fauver Eastside Branch Library
805.963.3727 Santa Barbara Public Library System
<sbeast@rain.org> 1102 East Montecito St., Santa Barbara CA
93103
Personal email: mfauver@hotmail.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 20:49:25 1997
From: "Shannon VanHemert, CL Children's"
<shannonv@jefferson.lib.co.us>
Subject: Re: die cutting machine: use policies
The library that I used to work in had both an Ellison machine and another
type. Both used dies. One had a press down type of mechanism and you put
the paper UNDER the die and forced the die to cut through. The other had
a roll type mechanism, and you put the die blades up and the paper on top
and ROLLED the paper through to cut it.
We housed the machine at the Main Children's and did all the cutting
needed for any branch that asked. 22 branches.
The machines were NOT cheap. The dies were not cheap either. Despite the
fact that the ads say the dies last forever, they don't. Blades go out of
alignment. Blades get dull. And most importantly for YOUR situation,
blades get WRECKED unless you very carefully train and supervise the
people who do the cutting. For example, it is tempting, after cutting out
150 apples, 4 at a time, to increase the number of sheets you're cutting
to 6 or even 8 at a time. This has the effect of partially cutting those
last 2 or 3 sheets, thereby wrecking that shape AND pushing out of
alignment the smaller, more intricate areas of the die. Because we were
cutting for all the branches, we sometimes put our afterschool kids to
work doing it. We really had to keep a close eye on them.
I won't even TALK about what happens when they put the die in upsidedown!
There were groups that asked if they could borrow the machines, or even
take their own paper in and cut in our workroom. We absolutely did not
allow it. The blades would have been dulled so quickly that the library
would have had to buy replacements even faster than it already did.
BTW, the bookmark dies don't last very long.
Shannon VanHemert
Head, Children's Dept., Columbine Branch
Jefferson County Public Library
7706 W. Bowles Ave.
Littleton, CO 80123
shannonv@jefferson.lib.co.us
Phone: (303) 932-2690 Fax: (303) 932-3041
On Wed, 19 Nov 1997, Marcia Hardmon wrote:
> Dear PUBYACERS:
>
> Our small library recently received a die cutting machine.
>
> What groups, individuals do you allow to use the machine?
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:03:00 1997
From: CONMAIL13@mln.lib.ma.us
Subject: Stumper/Boy Scientist
Thank you for the answer to the adventure series featuring 2 boys and
an eccentric scientist-DANNY DUNN series by Jay Williams.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:03:07 1997
From: Jeanette Carolyn Larson <jlarson@tenet.edu>
Subject: TEXAS/"Dancing with Change" Videoconference Series
The Library Development Division of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission is sponsoring a College of DuPage videoconference,
"Dancing with...CHANGE."
DATES & TIMES
This "series" offers two separate topics on the following dates:
December 5, 1997
February 6, 1998
Each session will be viewed from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Central Time
(Note: you may attend either or both; the topic for both relates to
change, but the content is different)
There is no charge to attend at these three sites.
LOCATIONS
Ft. Worth-ESC, Region 11
3001 North Freeway
Dec. 5: Lecture Hall; Feb. 6: Classroom IV
Cherry Fuller, 817-740-3617
San Antonio-ESC, Region 20
1314 Hines Avenue, Conference Center
Jeanne Martinez, 210-224-3176
Richmond-FT. BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES
George Memorial Library, Room 2B
1001 Golfview
Linda Lupro, 281-341-2640
Austin-AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Pinnacle Campus
11928 Stone Hollow Drive
Melinda Townsel, 512-223-4743
Irving-IRVING PUBLIC LIBRARY
801 W. Irving Boulevard
Central Library Auditorium
Sue Gage or Lamar Veatch, 972-721-2639
GLOBAL DIMENSIONS OF LOCAL LIBRARIANSHIP
Session I-Friday, December 5, 1997
This initial session will focus on the roles and responsibilities of
local library staffs in serving a diverse community of users. It will
suggest knowledge, abilities, and skills that are effective for
developing leadership in a global cultural environment. Communicating
the role of the library as an entry point to a global society will be
a major point of emphasis.
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP FOR CHANGE
Session II-Friday, February 6, 1998
Session II will focus more on the impact of the globalization of
information products and services, specifically how they are marketed
and sold to libraries. Presenters will discuss theories of freedom of
access to information posed by international copyright and trade
agreements. Emphasis will be on developing and maintaining a coherent
vision of local library and information services in an increasingly
global environment.
PROGRAM PRESENTERS
Nancy John-Associate University Librarian, Univ. of Illinois at Champaign
Lesley Williams-Head, Information Services, Evanston Public Library
Leslie F. Trainer-Resource Center Teacher, Highcrest Middle School,
Willmette, IL School District
Robert Wedgeworth-University Librarian, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign
CREDIT AND REGISTRATION
Participants will receive 2 hours of continuing education credit for
each session from the Texas State Library. A certificate request must
be completed and turned in at the workshop. Although there is no
registration needed for these teleconferences, if you have a large
group that would like to attend, please call the contact person at the
workshop location.
The Texas State Library has purchased downlink rights for these five sites
in Texas. Copies of the tape are usually available for loan from our
library science collection two to three weeks after the videoconference.
If you are interested in purchasing downlink rights or a tape for your own
location, please contact the College of DuPage at 800-3LINKUP. The Texas
State Library is unable to authorize additional copies or provide
satellite coordinates.
For information on Texas State Library and Archives Commission
sponsorship of this teleconference or other continuing education
opportunities, please contact: Jeanette Larson, Manager, Continuing
Education and Consulting, Library Development Division, PO Box 12927,
Austin, TX 78711-2927, 512-463-5456, jeanette.larson@tsl.state.tx.us.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:03:17 1997
From: oneil <oneil@asbank.com>
Subject: Stumper:Nancy and Plum
I am looking for a book, probably from the fifties, about two little
orphan girls who are adopted by a very nice family that lives on a
farm.I think the name is Nancy and Plum.The age range is around seven to
eleven.
Sally O'Neil
oneil@asbank.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:03:36 1997
From: AHOGAN@bham.lib.al.us
Subject: STUMPER - Christmas legend
There is a picture book that I read last year that is very similar in theme to
de Paola's
Legend of Old Befana. In this version I believe the woman is young instead of
old, but
she still cleans her cottage with such great diligence that it keeps her from
joining the
parade of people going to see the Christ child. If I remember correctly, the
scent of
cinnamon is a pivotal part of the legend. That is all I remember; no title, no
author.
Oh, and I believe the woman has reddish hair. Don't I sound like one of your
cringe-producing patrons?
Now, dazzle me with your collective wisdom. Please e-mail me directly at:
ahogan@bham.lib.al.us
TIA,
Amy A. Hogan
Children's Librarian
Birmingham Public Library
Bham AL
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:03:43 1997
From: Elizabeth Hallaron <ehallaro@nslsilus.org>
ubject: Stumper: Boy's face gets stuck while making face
Dear PUBYAC
Thank-you in advance for your help. I have a patron who is looking for a
book she read about 15 years ago. The patron said the book was about a boy
who always made this really silly face and was told that if he kept making
it his face would stay that way. The day the wind changed his face did get
stuck in this position. The boy went to see his father who was a banker. The
bank was being robbed when he entered and when the robbers saw his face
they were really scared and ran away. The patron believes the name of the
book was something like "The Day The Wind Changed." She remembers the
artwork as being like "Shel Silverstein's." We have checked our
catalog,
A to Zoo, and the children's literature sources we have, but have not had
any luck. Does anyone remember such a book? Any ideas would be helpful.
Thank-you,
Elizabeth Hallaron
Youth Services Librarian
Crystal Lake Public Library
126 Paddock Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1687
Fax 815.459.5845
<ehallaro@nslsilus.org>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:03:46 1997
From: Frances Allen <fallen@amon.pub-lib.ci.fort-worth.tx.us>
ubject: STUMPER: Butterfly named Yellow
A lady I work with asked me to post this message about a children's book.
All she knows is it is about a female butterfly named Yellow and a male
catepillar named Stripe. Does anyone recognize this?
Thanks in advance,
Frances Allen
fallen@amon.pub-lib.fort-worth.tx.us
-Frances Allen
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* Views represented are strictly personal and *DO NOT* *
* represent those of the Fort Worth Public Library. *
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:03:50 1997
From: Frances Allen <fallen@amon.pub-lib.ci.fort-worth.tx.us>
ubject: STUMPER: Butterfly named Yellow
A lady I work with asked me to post this message about a children's book.
All she knows is it is about a female butterfly named Yellow and a male
catepillar named Stripe. Does anyone recognize this?
Thanks in advance,
Frances Allen
fallen@amon.pub-lib.fort-worth.tx.us
-Frances Allen
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* Views represented are strictly personal and *DO NOT* *
* represent those of the Fort Worth Public Library. *
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:03:50 1997
From: lauram@ci.hillsboro.or.us
Subject: Jinky Stumper found
Jinky has been found! Ed Hildebrant referred me to Frances Riker
Duncombe's GHOST AT GARNET LODGE which includes a character named Jinky
(how many Jinky's can be out there?!?). So, it'll be an ILL title for my
patron.
Thank you all for helping out again and again and again...
Laura Mikowski
Youth Librarian
Hillsboro Public Library (OR)
lauram@ci.hillsboro.or.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:03:58 1997
From: "Candice Morris" <cmorris@mtlib.org>
ubject: Answer to Stumper - Bird Nest
Thank you Sarah Watson from Omaha Public Library.
She found the bird nest stumper "The Magpies Nest, no author in Book House
edition 1920 V. 1 page 171." The patron was overjoyed and I interlibrary
loaned two picture book editions for him.
Thank you
Candice Morris Lewis & Clark Library http://www.mth.mtlib.org/
Youth Services Librarian 120 S. Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT 59601
cmorris@mtlib.org 406 447-1690 ex.15 Fax 406 447-1687
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:04:05 1997
From: Sheehan <csheehan@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: STUMPER: lunch invites
I have a patron looking for a book she read with her preschooler about
three years ago: written in rhyming verse (may have music following text)
it is about a girl who calls up a series of animals on the phone inviting
them for lunch. Animals include a frog and a bear. Any ideas?
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Cheryl Sheehan
Children's and Parents' Services Librarian
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library
407 William Floyd Parkway
Shirley, Long Island, New York 11967-3492
(516) 399-1511 x377, fax: (516) 281-4442
csheehan@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:04:24 1997
From: Sue Marshall <smarsh@mcfls.org>
ubject: STUMPER: Jupiter Jones
Does anyone know of a series from the 70's about Jupiter Jones? He
apparently had 3 friends and used a limo services to tool around,
investigating crimes. One friend's father had a junkyard. We're clueless,
please help.
Sue Marshall
North Shore Library
6800 North Port Washington Road
Glendale, Wisconsin 53217
smarsh@mcfls.org
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend...
inside of a dog, it's too dark to read" Groucho Marx
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Nov 20 21:04:10 1997
From: mcollin@ccgate.sos.state.il.us
Subject: African Americans in Children's Books
I am looking for information on the portrayal of African Americans
in children's literature. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Margaret Collins
From: mcollin@ccgate.sos.state.il.us
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