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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:26:51 1997
From: norstrom@lexecon.com
Subject: Re: query: behavior problems during programs...
Maybe the little girl could of helped her father turn the pages???? So she
was helping him read to the
other kids????
HTH.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:26:52 1997
From: norstrom@lexecon.com
Subject: Re: Internet and the Stars
You might want to check out
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/
You can do a keyword search, or click on the subject area of interest.
Gook luck!
Terri Norstrom
norstrom@lexecon.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:26:56 1997
From: Susan McGowan <smcgowan@nslsilus.org>
ubject: re: Crichton readalikes
Yes, Virginia, there are other authors for 7th grade boys (I've got one
myself), but the vocabulary is no different - in fact, I'm convinced that
it's part of the appeal. Douglas Preston (Relic, etc.) is similar.
Susan McGowan
Head of Reference
Morton Grove Public Library
Morton Grove, IL
(847) 965-4220
smcgowan@mgk.nslsilus.org
http://www.webrary.org
Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect
official Library policy.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:26:51 1997
From: Gail Roberts <groberts@sailsinc.org>
Subject: Children's Book Week program help
My Children's Book Week programs this year did not go over very well. We
have been highlighting local authors and illustrators of children's books,
and , while these folks are lovely and generous with their time, they are
not very well-known with the families in the area. So, I'd like to give
them a break next year and come up with something else. But I need some
ideas from my fellow PUBYACers. I have a five-branch system in a city of
about 100,000, with 29 public and parochial elementary schools. I am the
only Children's Librarian with a staff of one part-time assistant, and I
go to all branches to do the CBW programs. There are no children's
specialists in the four branches, just me in the Main library. The budget
for programming is minimal, so programs must be free or on the cheap. (On
reading this description, it's no wonder I'm tired!) Audiences for the
past local author CBW programs have been pitifally small - only 2 children
for one author, and we had to drag them away from the books. Maybe a
read-aloud series might work better, I don't know. After 19 years as a
Childrens' Librarian, one's "Idea Factory" runs out of steam. Any help
or
advice is welcome. TIA!!
By the way, in re: Respect for Children's Librarians, while doing our
Collection Development policy with the other professionals on the staff,
one librarian started treating me like I didn't have a brain in my fluffy
little head, only construction paper and crayons. When it came time to go
over the Juvenile Collection Development, he was impressed with my
expertise! My point is: we have to assertively earn respect. Our
department is the most important one in the library; if the children don't
receive a good introduction to the library, the family, the school, and
many others hear about it, and respect for the library goes down. I'll
get down off my soapbox now, but I think we're all great people and like
what we do.
"It's hard to make things foolproof, because fools are so ingenious."
(Don't know who said it, but it's my favorite saying.)
Gail E. Roberts
Coordinator of Youth Services
New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford, MA
groberts@sailsinc.org
groberts@capecod.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:27:14 1997
From: mchelton@cadvantage.com (marykchelton)
ubject: youth volunteer models
Both editions of EXCELLENCE IN LIBRARY SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS available
from ALA have wonderful models all through them.
Mary K.
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Mary K. Chelton, MLS, PhD
Assistant Professor
School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State University
1200 Commercial
Emporia, KS 66801
phone: (316) 341-5071 work
(316)342-9277 home
fax: (316) 342-6391 home
e-mail: mchelton@cadvantage.com
"Always make new mistakes."
Esther Dyson, Release 2.0
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:27:44 1997
From: mchelton@cadvantage.com (marykchelton)
ubject: YA Mission Statement
Instead of copying every other statement ever written, why don't you list
what you think you're trying to achieve with your library's services to
young adults, post the list for comment, and let us suggest wording? I
often feel that this copy cat tendency among librarians, while useful for
not reinventing the wheel, gets stuck in the mud a lot.
Mary K.
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Mary K. Chelton, MLS, PhD
Assistant Professor
School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State University
1200 Commercial
Emporia, KS 66801
phone: (316) 341-5071 work
(316)342-9277 home
fax: (316) 342-6391 home
e-mail: mchelton@cadvantage.com
"Always make new mistakes."
Esther Dyson, Release 2.0
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:28:52 1997
From: mchelton@cadvantage.com (marykchelton)
ubject: why have YA advisory boards
YALSA has published two manuals on youth participation, and there is
growing awareness in and out of librarianship that youth increasingly need
service learning experiences because their increasingly lengthy formal
schooling segregates them from the larger community and emphasizes
cognitive over social learning.
Youth participation IS a library service, not just volunteering or a way to
get cheap labor (translation: kids to do shit work). Youth Participation
is one of the YA services output measures in OUTPUT MEASURES AND MORE,
available from ALA.
A good YA advisory board should have all the components of youth
participation: real responsibility, learning new social skills in a
protected arena, and having time set aside to reflect on what has been
learned.
The "we-don't-do-this-for-anybody-else" argument begs the question,
although it is a typical administrative avoidance ploy. Public libraries
serve a demographically and developmentally diverse audience. These
one-size-fits-all policies do not work!
Mary K. Chelton
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Mary K. Chelton, MLS, PhD
Assistant Professor
School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State University
1200 Commercial
Emporia, KS 66801
phone: (316) 341-5071 work
(316)342-9277 home
fax: (316) 342-6391 home
e-mail: mchelton@cadvantage.com
"Always make new mistakes."
Esther Dyson, Release 2.0
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:29:02 1997
From: "Gordon Riley" <gdriley@hotmail.com>
Subject: Why no respect for JLibrarians
I have read alot of this debate, but not all, so forgive me if I repeat
somebody else's point. I think I can sum it all up in one word: silly.
We act silly. We sing "The Wheels on the Bus," we play with puppets
and
get excited about sponge painting. We'll dress in costumes and get down
on the floor and play patty-cake. No matter how serious and
professional we may be in certain situations, our coworkers are always
aware that we do not always carry ourselves with the same level of
dignity that they do.
Even on our best professional behavior, because we have a different
perspective, we sometimes come off as silly. I remember 5 years ago
being laughed out of a technology committee meeting when I made a well
thought out proposal that suggested we do something to protect children
from being harmed by the Internet.
Gordon Riley, Media Center Coordinator
Goldsboro High School, Goldsboro, North Carolina
The opinions expressed are my own!
"It's all about sincerity. Once you can fake that, you've got it
made."
Former NFL Head Coach Monte Clark
______________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:29:13 1997
From: Sullivan <ksulliva@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Compass Activities
Thank you to Sally Warburton, Jocelyn Shaw, Nancy Hackett, and Dallas
DiLeo for responding to my question regarding compass activities. Most of
you suggested looking in Boy Scout handbooks and I did find some
activities for my patron. Your efforts were much appreciated.
Kelly Sullivan
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:29:23 1997
From: druthgo@sonic.net (Dr. Ruth I. Gordon)
ubject: RE: "Not fluff"
Dear James Casey: Yes--the work with children (and their parents) can be
daunting. Thank you for your positive response.
Big Grandma
==================
"You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass
the guilty." Jessica Mitford (1917-1996)
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:29:38 1997
From: "A. Day" <aday@remc4.k12.mi.us>
ubject: Holiday craft ideas
To the collective brain: greetings! Although I do not wish to stir up debate
again regarding holiday programs in the public library, I have had a
significant amount of requests to post to the list some of the craft ideas
that I received from my original post. I had our program on November 29th,
and it turned out well. The crafts I decided to do were: for Kwanzaa the
kids made bendera (flags) and tissue paper munhindi (corn) from Kathy Ross'
"Crafts for Kwanzaa; for Christmas they made hand reindeer from Ross'
"Crafts for Christmas" and clothespin angels from "Christmas is
coming",
edited by Linda Wright; for Hanukkah everyone did the popsicle stick Stars
of David and the pipe cleaner menorahs that came from fellow pubyacers, (and
they are listed below). I ended up putting only the Christmas ornaments on
the evergreen tree with just white lights. My library is a historic building
and we have two huge,(10 foot tall), fireplaces, (no longer operational), in
the children's room--so the kids decorated one for Hanukkah and one for
Kwanzaa. I had blue and white grosgrain ribbon around the Hanukkah mantle to
hang the ornaments and a really beautiful 4" wide red,green and black
striped ribbon on the Kwanzaa mantle for the same purpose. We made posters
and bookmarks that provided simple explanations of each holiday, (using and
citing the World Book Encyclopedia as the primary source), and listed extra
titles for more information. The posters and the bookmarks will be available
the entire time the displays are up. All in all it was a lot of fun and the
Library looks very festive! The majority of participants has an interest in
doing all the holiday ornaments, and we used the make one--take one
principle at each station: make one to decorate the Library and one to take
for home. The program ran from 1-4pm and operated on a drop-in basis. Hope
this answers anyone's questions--happy holidays!
Alison Day, Youth Services Librarian e-mail: aday@remc4.k12.mi.us
Hackley Public Library phone: 616-722-7276, ext. 229
316 West Webster FAX: 616-726-5567
Muskegon, MI 49440
Craft ideas from fellow pubyacers:
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 13:54:43 EST
From: "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: ornament ideas
A very simple Hanukkah craft is to make Jewish stars out of popsicle
sticks. With six popsicle sticks, glitter, felt, glue, paper, etc. you
can make very attractive and easy to hang stars. Another posibility
would be simple menorahs from (again) popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners
- -- or just from pipe cleaners --. You glue half of one stick to a whole
stick (T shaped) and use pieces of pipe cleaner to make the candles.
Good luck with your program!
Lisa
Lisa Prolman
Assistant Children's Librarian
Greenfield Public Library
Greenfield, MA
(413)772-1590
lprolman@hotmail.com
"Nothing is impossible to anyone impervious to reason."
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 14:08:34 -0500
From: Holly Willett <willett@rowan.edu>
Subject: Re: ornament ideas
I had a similar tree, but quite small, that I used with my 5th & 6th
graders at the school library in Dallas where I worked before coming to New
Jersey. I actually used it to reinforce reference skills because i put a
question on each ornament that had to do with one of the 3 holidays.
Students were given small prizes--a sticker or piece of candy would do--for
finding correct answers, and they seemed to find it interesting just to
find the answers. THere's a little learning there along with the fun.
Have you thought about playing music for the different holidays while you
decorate? Playing the dreidl game?
Holly
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 16:42:21 +0000
From: suzette@mtlib.org
Subject: Re: ornament ideas
Hi! There's a great Star of David made with popsicle sticks that I
made with my third graders one year. I will send you the directions
if you would like. Also, a dreidel is easy to make (as well as play), I
have the
pattern for that as well. And I used Patricia Polacco's Uncle Vova's
Tree as a Christmas Read-Aloud and we made stars with streamers (a
Jewish Russian tradition). Thanks for the great idea! It would be a
very fun activity for our children's department.
Suzette Dussault
Young Adult/Community Services Librarian
Missoula Public Library
Missoula Montana
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 10:07:08 -0500 (EST)
From: Erin Gallagher <gallaghe@noblenet.org>
Subject: Re: Holiday programs/separation?
Dear all,
I remember one year we did candle crafts since candles are a part of all
three celebrations. We made some out of construction paper, and then I
believe each child put their name going down the candle in glitter, and we
decorated our meeting room with them for our holiday program.
Just a suggestion.
Erin
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:29:52 1997
From: Stephanie Smith <smsmith@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Trumpet Book Club
I am looking for an address for Trumpet Book Club, or a telephone number.
I am looking for their flyer that has boxes of books heavily discounted,
like 50 books for $49. I purchased several from them a couple of years
ago, but haven't been buying monthly from them for the last year, so
haven't been getting their flyers. I get the Scholastic ones, but it is
nice to have a variety of books, as the Scholastic boxes only have so many
different titles. We give away about 1500-2000 books a year as prizes for
different book clubs and SRC, so like to keep our costs down with these
good books at very inexpensive prices.
Thanks for your help.
Steffi Smith
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel
Zion, IL 60099
smsmith@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:30:15 1997
From: Elaine Williams <williael@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: BIB: Character Meets Famous Person
Hello, fellow Pubyakkers-
Here is a bibliography of youth fiction in which a character meets
a famous, historical person. Thanks to all who contributed their
suggestions! (By the way, the most-often mentioned title was JOHNNY
TREMAIN by Esther Forbes, closely followed by BEN AND ME by Robert
Lawson). These are in alpha order by author.
Adkins, Jan Storm Without Rain
Alexander, Lloyd Time Cat
Armstrong, Jennifer Dreams of Mairhe Mehan, The
Avi Man Who was Poe
Beatty, Patricia Jayhawker
Beatty, Patricia Lady from Black Hawk, The
Bedard, M. Emily
Bennett, John Master Skylark
Burks, Brian Soldier Boy
Chute, Marchette Wonderful Winter, The
Cohen, Barbara Thank You, Jackie Robinson
Collier, J. and C. War Comes to Willie Freeman
Conrad, Pam Pedro's Journal
Curry, Jane Louise What the Dickens!
Dorris, Michael Morning Girl
Duffy, James Radical Red
Forbes, Esther Johnny Tremain
Fritz, Jean Cabin Faced West
Gutman, Dan Honus and Me
Hinkins, Virginia Stonewall's Courier
Hooblen, Dorothy Next Stop: Freedom
Hyatt, Patricia Coast to Coast with Alice
Kalman, Esther Tchaikovsky Discovers America
Kent, Louise Her books starting with the words HE WENT WITH...
Konigsburg, E.L. Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver
Lasky, Kathryn True North
Lawson, Robert Ben and Me
Lawson, Robert Mr. Revere and I
Lord, Bette In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Massie, Elizabeth Patsy and the Declaration
Moore, Floyd C. I Gave Thomas Edison My Sandwich
Nichol, Barbara Beethoven Lives Upstairs
O'Dell, Scott Serpent Never Sleeps, The
O'Dell, Scott Streams to the River, River to the Sea
Pinkwater, Daniel Lizard Music
Polacco, Patricia Pink and Say
Rees, Douglas Lightning Time
Rinaldi, Ann Acquaintance with Darkness, An
Rinaldi, Ann Finishing Becca
Rinaldi, Ann Ride Into Morning
Rinaldi, Ann Wolf by the Ears
Robinet, Harriette Washington City is Burning
Speare, Elizabeth George Bronze Bow, The
Stolz, Mary Bartholomew Fair
Strasser, Todd Abe Lincoln for Class President
Trevino, Elizabeth Borton de I, Juan de Pereja
Wibberley, Leonard John Treegate's Musket
Wisler, G. Clifton Mr. Lincoln's Drummer
Woodruff, Elvira George Washington's Socks
Yep, Laurence Dragonwings
Yep, Laurence Mark Twain Murders
Yolen, Jane Encounter
Elaine Williams
Children's Librarian
Lynchburg Branch Library
Lynchburg, OH
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:30:55 1997
From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
Subject: xmas in many lands
Hello all.
The schools in my area, both public and parochial, are
seemingly mired in the Dark Ages, and require the kids every year to
investigate Christmas customs around the world. Well, we can handle
Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Britain, etc. But what about the kid
who needs to know how they celebrate Christmas in China. Or
Christmas in Israel. Or Christmas in Persia (which is actually
Iran, and I hope the kid's teacher knows that). While I don't
dispute that there are pockets of Christians all over the world, all
of whom undoubtedly celebrate Christmas in some fashion, in none of
the countries I mentioned (and in many of the others assigned) is
Christianity the dominant religion, and consequently we are
hard-pressed to find information.
We are left using an old book called _Christmas Everywhere: a Book
of Christmas Customs of Many Lands_, compiled by Elizabeth Hough
Sechrist. Frankly, I'm not all that sanguine about its accuracy--I
have this awful feeling that the author simply makes stuff up out of
wholecloth in an effort to say something at all. She certainly goes
to no effort to indicate that there might be people other than
Christians in these countries. (With the notable exception of the
article on Australia, in which the author states, "[T]he aborigines
[are] the native colored peoples who are mostly uncivilized and
unchristianized, and therefore do not celebrate Christmas at all.")
Does anybody out there have a better resource than this? Please,
please, please let us know. We're dyin' up here. I've done a BIP
search, but there's nothing I've been able to find that seems to
cover the breadth of countries we need. I've also poked around the
Internet, but, once again, I'm unable to find all the countries I
need.
Thanks in advance,
Vicky Smith
Children's Librarian
McArthur Public Library
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207)284-4181
vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:35:21 1997
From: "Monique A. King" <mking@snap.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: patron-friendly signage
There is a small sign on our Children's Desk which reads: "PLEASE --
Bother me & Ask for Help! *After all -- it _is_ my job!" I put it
there because, for the first 3 years that the library was open, the
Children's Ref. Desk was used for storage. No one sat at it, even
though there was a Children's Librarian. We wanted to use the desk and
make sure that everyone knew that the person sitting there was available
to help.
I think that kids & adults often think, if we are reading SLJ, using a
computer, or working on something else (_anything_ else), they shouldn't
disturb us, because we're doing *important* work. When I'm at the desk,
public service is what's important, not anything else, and we wanted a
way to say that so that everyone who could read would know it.
>
> Date: Tue, 25 Nov 97 10:56:14 -0800
> From: "Aarene X. Storms" <astorms@cob.org>
> Subject: re:Patron-friendly signage
>
> At the North Seattle Community College there is a sign on the desk which
> reads in very bold print:
>
> "BOTHER ME."
--
Monique A. King
Youth Services Librarian
Benicia (CA) Public Library
work: mking@snap.lib.ca.us
play: moniquek@goplay.com
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even
touched. They must be felt with the heart."
--Helen Keller
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:36:11 1997
From: Sharon Lamberson <mdu004@mail.connect.more.net>
ubject: Re: query: behavior problems during programs...
Dawn,
"This too shall pass." Don't invite the father to read again.
At 11:06 AM 12/2/97 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi again,
>
>My co-worker just told me a horror story about a program she had the other
>night, which neither of us knew how to respond to...any suggestions?
>
>The situation was as follows. For Family Reading Night (Nov. 20 in
>Illinois), we had a programs where fathers and grandfathers from the
>community read their favorite books to the assembled crowd. Their
>families sat with them on the stage, on pillows, as if listening at home.
>Overall this went very well. EXCEPT...one little girl got really outraged
>that her father was reading to OTHER children. <snip>
Sharon Lamberson
Hannibal Free Public Library
200 South Fifth
Hannibal, MO 63401
573-221-0222
"Missouri's oldest tax-supported library"
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 20:36:28 1997
From: dibartels@juno.com (Diane R Bartels)
Subject: youth magazines
I also had asked about YA magazines though I was looking at ones aimed
specifically at girls and the two that came back most often were Jump and Blue
Jean. After examining issues of both, we decided to subscribe to both. The
subscriptions haven't started yet, but I am hoping that they will be well
received.
Ilene Lefkowitz
YA Librarian
Englewood Public Library (NJ)
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 21:47:50 1997
From: Sally Warburton <swarburt@leo.vsla.edu>
Subject: Library Director Position
Pulaski County Library, located in SW Virginia, seeks
progressive and service oriented professional responsible for
all phases of administering a county library system. Serves a
county with a population of 34,000 with one main library and
one branch library. Current annual operating budget is
$354,752 with 12 employees. Minimum qualifications: MLS degree
from ALA accredited library school with 3-5 years supervisory
and managerial experience. Salary commensurable with
qualifications and experience (salary range $37,096 -
$46,371). Excellent benefits include health insurance, fully
paid retirement, and life insurance. To apply send letter of
application and resume by January 30, 1998 to:
Chairman, Pulaski County Library Board
Pulaski County Library
60 West Third Street
Pulaski, VA 24301
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 21:47:49 1997
From: Betty Holbrook <betty@spidaweb.eils.lib.id.us>
ubject: thanks for answers
I recently sent 2 stumpers in and got FAST reponse on both:
Minpins by Roald Dahl is the boy in the forbidden forest and the people in
the trees.
Lincoln Steffens is the author of the short story "Miserable Merry
Christmas"
And, sorry about the stumper in triplicate--I'm just learning!
Thanks
Betty Holbrook
Marshall Public Library
Pocatello, ID
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 21:47:53 1997
From: AHOGAN@bham.lib.al.us
Subject: STUMPER:Talking Animals at Christmas
Your assignment, if you choose to accept it:
Here is one of those I-know-I've-heard-it-before-but-now-I-can't-find-it
stumpers. One
of our board members (Yikes! Gotta find it! Impress the board member!) is
looking
for the legend about animals being able to talk at midnight on Christmas or
Christmas
Eve. We know this legend exists, but we can't find the legend in its written
form. My
supervisor has found information about the legend, but we want the legend so
that the
board member can read aloud, to adults I might add. Respond directly to
ahogan@bham.lib.al.us.
TIA
Amy A. Hogan
ahogan@bham.lib.al.us
Childrens Librarian
Birmingham Public Library
Bham AL
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 21:48:13 1997
From: CONNIE@peachy.bcpl.lib.ut.us
Subject: thanks twice
First off, let me say, I'm sorry for the length of time it has taken
me to write this message.
Thanks to the responses about "The Lion's Paw." It was, indeed, the
title and it is by Rob White. The patron was thrilled to find out
that it is still in some libraries, although not ours. Also, she was
disappointed to discover that it is no longer in print. Everyone who
has a copy said it is a wonderful story.
Second, thanks to the multitude of responses about MLS degrees over
corespondence. My co-worker, who moved to Oregon, was happy to know
she would not be without resources. She worked as Pre-school
Librarian here for almost 10 years and hated to think she would not
be able to be with kids anymore.
thanks again,
connie
connie@peachy.bcpl.lib.ut.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 21:48:26 1997
From: Charlotte Lesser <clesser@keene.edu>
Subject: Stumper - sci/fi, discrimation against those with psychic powers
I have a patron looking for a sci/fi novel she read in the early 70's.
It's set in the future and people with any kind of telepathic or psychic
powers are hunted down. What she remembers specifically is that at the
end the person in charge of the "hunting" is a psychic himself and
teleports himself home!
Help! I've looked at_ Fantasty Literature for Children_ and _Best books for
JR. High Readers_.
On a related note - anybody aware of a good, fairly new bibliography of
Science Fiction for kids/Ya's?
Thanks!
Charlotte Lesser
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Charlotte Lesser Phone (603) 352-0157
Head of Youth & Community Services Fax (603) 352-1101
Keene Public Library email clesser@keene.edu
60 Winter St.
Keene NH 03431
Check out the Youth Dept. Home page on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/library/jyouth.htm
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 21:48:32 1997
From: Estella Prendez <EstellaP@LHQSMTP.COLAPL.ORG>
Subject: Job Bulletin
This message has been posted to multiple listings. Please excuse the
duplication.
LIBRARIAN I
TO APPLY: The County of Los Angeles Public Library is one of the
nation#s five largest metropolitan public library systems with 88 libraries
that service communities and institutions covering almost 3,100 square
miles. Its extensive collection takes many forms, providing diverse
resources, current materials and the latest in technology to satisfy the
public#s #need to know#.
The Library provides staff the opportunity to work with rich collections in
a variety of formats. Many types of career opportunities are also
provided, creating possibilities to explore a variety of specialties and the
challenges of differing communities. The Library has an ongoing need
for Audio-Visual, Black Resources Center*, Children#s, Government
Services, Reference Services and Technical Services Librarians.
To obtain an application and schedule an examination appointment,
contact Brenda LaFave at (562) 940-8434, Monday through Friday,
Between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Examinations will be conducted at
the County of Los Angeles Public Library Headquarters, located at 7400
East Imperial Highway, Room 223, Downey, California. This examination
will remain open until the needs of the service are met. The next
scheduled examination is on Friday, December 12, 1997.
*Eligible for Special Recruitment Rate.
Salary: $2,662 - $3,297
Exam No: Q8334P
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 21:48:43 1997
From: Kim Myers <kmyers@moses.tscpl.lib.ks.us>
Subject: Children's biographies of saints
This is my first posting, so please forgive any glitches. I am looking
for a good (sturdy) set of children's biographies for saints. Our
bookmobiles service many area parochial schools, and we receive numerous
requests for this sort of material. So far, everything I've seen is
either flimsy (physically), or skimpy (informationally). If any of you
have any suggestions, please let me know. We're looking for a set, if
possible, but would be thrilled to have any quality titles. TIA.
Kim Myers
Topeka Shawnee County Public Library
kmyers@moses.tscpl.lib.ks.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 21:48:31 1997
From: "David J. Franz" <FRANZ@bergen.bccls.org>
Subject: Books with a winter/christmas season theme
Hello all.
I hope you can help. An assignment hit us out of the blue.
Does anyone have a reading list of books with a "coming of winter" or
Christmas or Hanukkah theme for 6th through 8th grade reading levels?
about 150 pages in length. We have only come up with about 5-6 titles
and the teacher failed to provide a bibliography/suggested list. Many
thanks in advance. I will post the bibliography that is generated. All
mail to:
franz@bergen.bccls.org
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David J. Franz Montvale Free Public Library
Librarian 11 E Grand Avenue
FRANZ@bergen.bccls.org Montvale, NJ 07645
http://www.bccls.org/montvale
(201) 391-5090 tel. (201) 307-5647 fax
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Dec 4 21:48:40 1997
From: Christy Norris <cnorris@rcls.org>
Subject: STUMPER - doll in supermarket
We have a patron looking for a book she has read to her children about a
year ago - it may be an older title though. The story is about a little
girl who goes to a grocery store. In the frozen food aisle (near the
peas!!) she finds a little doll. On subsequent trips to the store she
brings the doll clothes she has made and a little matchbook bed. The doll
comes to life for the child. This is all the patron knows and hasn't a
clue about title possibilities or authors. The usual sources have been
checked (A to Zoo, Bookfinder, many KEYWORD searches). Our patron would
love it if we could get this book for her. Thanks for your thoughts on
this one. Send resposes directly to me and I'll psot the answer to the
list.
Christy Norris
Valley Cottage Library
cnorris@ansernet.rcls.org
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