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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 10:58:23 1997
From: "Gordon Riley" <gdriley@hotmail.com>
Subject: Internet in school libraries
I am wondering how other school librarians are dealing with letting kids
surf the net on their own time in the school library. We have a clear
policy against accessing obscene materials, however, boys seem to be
interested in accessing pictures of women in bathing suits or their
favorite actresses... I am glad to have them in the library for a
change, and they are learning how to use search engines and such. These
are economically disadvantaged kids with no chance of home access, and
virtually no access through the public library. I am also leery of
getting into a rule set too complex. Can girls interested in modeling
access these pictures, but boys be denied? What about the artistic
value for budding photographers? And what about great works of art
where the women are not fully clothed?
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
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 10:58:27 1997
From: Jeanine Asche <aschej@pls.lib.ca.us>
ubject: Re: Best books/award books
Just wanted to respond to the question about having SLJ Best Books. I
think it is impossible to have every award book unless you buy every book
published. If I miss buying a title that ends up on an awards list, I'm
not embarrassed, I simply buy it then if I think it meets our library's
needs. Our patrons are happy to see the quality books when they arrive
and never notice that we didn't have it in the first place. I see
award/best books lists as an efficient tool in our selection process that
helps us identify some of the good titles we may have missed.
--Jeanine Asche
At 10:02 AM 12/12/97 -0500, you wrote:
>After reading the posting by the librarian whose director compares her
>purchases with SLJ's "Best Books" list, I realized that I was very
lucky
>in that none of my directors has ever looked over my shoulder and
>second-guessed my selection decisions. <snip>
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JEANINE ASCHE "The "juvenile" book...has grass and
Youth Services Program Manager earth and familiar things on a level
San Mateo County Libraries with the child's eyes, but it also
25 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA 94402 has treetops and wind and stars to
phone:650/312-5263;fax:312-5382 draw his gaze upward."-from "Yeast
email: aschej@pls.lib.ca.us in the Mind" by Mabel Leigh Hunt
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 10:58:28 1997
From: L Champelli <lchampel@monroe.lib.in.us>
Subject: Internet
I would agree with the person who noted that most kids will easily adapt
to either browser, no matter which one they are more familiar with. But
if you're looking for some rough statistics to support your decision, you
can find them at the BrowserWatch stats station:
http://browserwatch.internet.com/stats/stats.html
They emphasize that the numbers they gather are representative of browser
usage for people who visit BrowserWatch, nothing more, nothing less. Most
recently, Netscape was in the lead at 57.5%, with Internet Explorer next
at 32.4% And yes - both IE and Netscape are free to libraries.
-- Lisa Champelli
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Co-author, Neal-Schuman WebMaster, 1997
Children's Librarian - lchampel@monroe.lib.in.us
Monroe County Public Library - http://www.monroe.lib.in.us
Internet Advocate - http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/~lchampel/netadv.html
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 14:27:21 PST
> From: "Steven" <Steven@westlinn.lib.or.us>
> Subject: Internet
>
> We're about to put some Internet stations in our kids' room. We're
> not sure if we should use Netscape or Explorer for our browser.
> We're not so concerned about which one works better...we want to know
> which one kids are using most in their homes and at school. Does
> anyone have a sense of this? Or is it a meaningless question because
> the answer will change in six months? You can respond to me and I
> will summarize for the list.
>
> - -------------------------------------------------------------
> 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 Tue Dec 16 10:58:35 1997
From: Lopez <mlopez@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Top Ten K-2 Storytime books
Dear pubyacers:
I am a children's librarian trainee and have begun to do
storytimes for children in grades K to 2nd. I am looking to compile a
collection of lively and fun books for this program. It would be a great
help if I had some suggestions of books and stories that you have found to
be successful in your programs.
My Thanks in Advance,
Michelle Lopez
mlopez@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 10:58:26 1997
From: bvetter@hampton.lib.nh.us
Subject: American Girls Activities
Thanks to everyone who sent me suggestions about activities involving
the American Girls Dolls from the Pleasant Company. Many people
suggested using the craft and activities guides that Pleasant
publishes. Everyone served some sort of refreshments, and most
everyone did at least one craft. Here are some of the ideas:
Making sachets of pot pourri.
Making bead or shell necklaces.
Making a quilt using quilt blocks colored with fabric crayons
Making hornbooks.
Inviting girls to bring their favorite dolls, not just American Girls.
Making soap.
Making whirligigs.
Making jumping Jacks.
Making fans and learning how to use them.
Tea parties, the fancier the better.
Collecting food for a local food pantry.
Making tussie mussies.
Making yarn dolls.
Making a Scottie bookmark.
Making shadow portraits.
Have the American Girls go to camp; campfire songs (fake campfire),
microwave s'mores, crafts.
Pressing flowers.
Playing musical chairs to Big Band music.
Making butter and eating it.
Potluck luncheon.
Learning English country dancing.
Demonstration of open fire cooking.
Christmas party for the dolls: information on how Christmas was
celebrated in each time period.
Making cloth bags.
Making silhouettes.
Beverly Vetter, Children's Librarian
Lane Memorial Library, Hampton, NH
603-926-4729
bvetter@hampton.lib.nh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 10:58:28 1997
From: Sarah Hudson <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
Subject: RE: "Best" lists and book selection
Hi Lisa, and All.
In a former position, each Librarian was in charge of a Dewey Category, and I
was in charge of all YA purchases in addition to a couple of adult categories.
My director empowered the staff to make their own purchasing decisions. All
librarians met monthly in a collection development meeting, and we discussed
any major publishing events, budgeting issues, potentially controversial issues,
etc. I wouldn't say that our director looked over our shoulder, or ignored
selection either. It was great for me from a collection development standpoint,
and I learned a great deal about selection.
Sarah
Sarah Hudson
Information Specialist
Independence Regional Library
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us
These opinions are my own, and do not reflect those of PLCMC
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From: Smith[SMTP:lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us]
Sent: Friday, December 12, 1997 5:02 AM
To: PUBYAC
Subject: "Best" lists and book selection
After reading the posting by the librarian whose director compares her
purchases with SLJ's "Best Books" list, I realized that I was very
lucky
in that none of my directors has ever looked over my shoulder and
second-guessed my selection decisions. (I have been a librarian since
1985 and have worked under 5 directors in 2 libraries).
What has your experience been? Is this "hands off" policy normal for
directors, or have I just been lucky?
Lisa Smith
Lindenhurt Memorial Library, NY
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 10:58:27 1997
From: jennifer shoemaker <bdyref1@vax.linc.lib.il.us>
Subject: YA nonfiction
Does anyone have an area specifically for YA nonfiction? I would like
to know how librarians "handle" books that are geared to YA's on
subjects that are not necessarily of interest to younger juveniles or
may include topics of more mature nature, such as books on teenage
sexuality. Do these books appear in the regular juvenile nonfiction
location or do they go into adult services? Has anyone had success with
a separate area for YA nonfiction?
Anyone with pros and cons, please email me directly. Thank you.
Jennifer Shoemaker
Youth Services Assistant
Bloomingdale Public Library
Bloomingdale, IL
bdyref1@linc.lib.il.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 10:58:27 1997
From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: Re: "Best" lists and book selection
Happy Monday everyone! (Only 10 days until the holidays!)
I, also, am very lucky, I guess. My director never "watches over my
shoulder". I have control over what gets ordered in the Children's
Room, in all formats, and I break down my general budget into categories
myself, per what is needed.
If my director sees a book that she finds appealing, or in a subject we
need, she will recommend it for purchase, but so will any of our six
other librarians. We all do that for each other,a s we all have
seperate collection development duties.
Lorie
Lisa Smith wrote:
>
> What has your experience been? Is this "hands off" policy normal
for
> directors, or have I just been lucky?
--
**************************************************
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 Tue Dec 16 10:58:30 1997
From: Janice Del Negro <delnegro@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu>
Subject: Re: SLJ's 60 Best Books
Torrie:
I wouldn't worry about your hit rate-I'd compare the "best" lists from
SLJ, Booklist, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, and the
prize winners (Newbery, Caldecott, etc.) see what titles made ALL the
lists and *then* look at your hit rate based on those titles.
As I learned in collection development class, never never never depend on
one review journal to guide your ordering.
I know there is someone on this list who actually did this comparison for
us last year. Are they still here?
Janice Del Negro
BCCB
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 10:58:57 1997
From: Anthony Hooper <tonyh@netra.lib.state.hi.us>
Subject: Re: Characteristics
Hello everyone, I am Youth Services Librarian Anthony Hooper. I work in one
branch of 49 in the Hawaii State Public Library System. I am responsible
in providing services to the children & youth of Hawaii.
For me, as public service oriented youth services librarian, I find the
ability to be flexible, creative,looking ahead, being postive, and a
team player to be vital to my success as a librarian to present.
You may contact me at either tonyh@netra.lib.state.hi.us or hoop88@hgea.org
Good luck and enjoy this holiday season.
On Fri, 5 Dec 1997 norstrom@lexecon.com wrote:
>
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>
>
> I'm doing a survey...............
>
> *What personal characteristics are necessary to succeed in your field (to
> all children and ya librarians)??
>
> Thanks in advance for your input!!!
>
> Terri Norstrom
> norstrom@lexecon.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 10:58:29 1997
From: Vicky Schoenrock <vschoenr@nslsilus.org>
ubject: Moving collections
In a few months our new department will be finished and we are planning
the best way to move materials (98,000 items). At this point, we are
being told that we will NOT close for the move and that other depts. will
help us.
Has anyone ever moved while continuing to provide service to the public?
We have some qualms about the whole situation but I would like to hear
from real life experiences.....
Thank you in advance!!
Vicky Schoenrock, Youth Services Manager
Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. Waukegan IL 60085
Phone: 847-623-2041 Fax:847-623-2092
vschoenr@nslsilus.org
***My opinions are my own, of course***
"Remain calm and share your bananas." - Anne Lamott
"If you can't say something good about a person,
come sit next to me." - Alice Roosevelt Longworth
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 20:44:24 1997
From: "Cathy S. Lichtman" <cathyl@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: YA non-fiction
We have a very small YA non-fiction that has bio's and
"coping with" type of books as well as some poetry collections. The
other
books that are reviewed under YA non-fiction we consider for adult
fiction, though some may be purchased by Juv. Our YA collection is part
of Adult, though physically set apart.
Cathy Lichtman
YA and Adult Services Librarian
Orion Township Public Library
Lake Orion, MI
cathyl@tln.lib.mi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 20:44:28 1997
From: "Eastside Branch Library" <sbeast@rain.org>
Subject: Kids on the Net & Swimsuited Women
Here at our library the kids are more into printing pictures of
lowriders, sports stars, cartoons, and movie sites. We put
together a list of sites of interest to kids and put it by the
Internet computer. Maybe that (a bibliography of good sites for
kids) would work for you too, or at least widen the scope of
their interest.
~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~
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 [ usual disclaimers apply
]
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 20:44:47 1997
From: "ann l. secter" <alsecter@hoflink.com>
Subject: Re: Alligator activities
Elaine Williams wrote:
> Hello everyone-
>
> Does anyone know of any fingerplays having to do with crocodiles or
> alligators? Songs or poems suitable for preschoolers would also be
> helpful. Thanks in advance!
>
I've used a fingerplay called Five Little Monkeys as follows:
5 little monkeys sitting in a tree
Along comes a crocodile as hungry as can be
Snap! Goes the Crocodile.
4 little monkeys sitting in a tree
Along comes a crocodile as hungry, etc.
Ending:
No more monkeys sitting in a tree.
Away goes the crocodile as happy as can be.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 20:44:59 1997
From: Brypat320 <Brypat320@aol.com>
Subject: Prairie Home Companion song
Hi all:
Did anyone get all the words to Garrison Keilor's (sp?) Librarian song which
he sang on his program of 12/13/97? If so, could you please send them to me.
TIA
Pat Bryant
Brypat320@aol.com
in beautiful Beaverton
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 20:45:14 1997
From: rmcdonal@prairienet.org (Rich McDonald)
Subject: Stumper: Manners stories in verse
Patron recalls book of 4 or 5 stories read in late 60s. One about boy who
teases the animals at the circus and is picked up by the elephant and
placed in the lion's cage.
Another has the line: Mehitable Madeline Mary Ann Moss, was a beautiful
child, but a terrible boss.
Colorful drawings. Publisher maybe: Scholastic, Golden Books, or the one
with the balloon inside the cover. Not Goops or Belloc's Cautionary
Tales.
From: rmcdonal@prairienet.org (Rich McDonald)
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 20:45:37 1997
From: Trudy Terry <tterry@sparc.hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: alligator count
I made this one up because we have alligators in the road here sometimes.
Alligator one alligator two
I'm going to stomp my alligator shoes.
(hold up one finer then two and stomp your feet)
Alligator three and alligator four
I'm going to give my alligator roar
(hold up 3,4 fingers then roar three times. Alligators bellow)
Alligator five and alligator 6
I'm going to do some alligator tricks
(hold up 5,6 fingers then pretend to juggle)
Alligator 7 and alligator 8
I'm going to climb the alligator gate
(7&8 fingers and then climb)
Alligator 9 and alligator 10
This must be the alligator end.
Hold up 9&10 clap your hands and turn around. Booty shaking is optional.
My kids here love it. Trudy Terry
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 20:45:52 1997
From: norstrom@lexecon.com
Subject: Donation
Is anyone interested in the 1995/96 Books In Print (Titles and Authors)?
Please e-mail me if you are, with your shipping address.
Thanks, Terri
norstrom@lexecon.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 20:45:53 1997
From: "Elwood Public Library" <catalog@indy.net>
Subject: Stumper
Patron looking for extended, rhyming version of "Hickory Dickory Dock"
from
60's childhood. Illustrations not cartoons -- one of mouse in the kitchen
sink washing his fur, cat chasing mouse around kitchen table w/pots & pans
falling around. Some snatches of remembered text: "Little Mousie blinked
his eyes and scratched his tiny ear. The striking clock was such a shock
it made his head feel queer." TIA for any ideas.
Kathi Wittkamper
catalog@indy.net
Elwood Public Library
1600 Main, Elwood, IN
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 20:46:22 1997
From: schachtc@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us
Subject: Alligator activities
Five little monkeys swinging from a tree (left hand fingers extended
upside down)
Along comes Mr. Crocodile, as quiet as can be (right forearm held
parellel to ground approaches; hand is head and thumb is lower jaw)Nyah
nyah nyah nyah nyah, can't catch me! (Crocodile lunges, one monkey
disappears)SNAP! Four little monkeys swinging from a tree... (after
4th, 3rd and 2nd little monkey get eaten, the last little monkey jumps
up higher in the tree just as the crocodile lunges and says ) hah hah -
FOOLED you...
This one has never failed me that I can remember; there seems to be
something about depicting carnage that gladdens small hearts. Not to
mention the nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah's...
Chuck Schacht
Romeo Distsrict Library
Romeo, MI.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 21:02:46 1997
From: Sharon Lamberson <mdu004@mail.connect.more.net>
ubject: Camelot quote stumper
Thank you everyone for your help. I have my answer
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 Tue Dec 16 21:19:34 1997
From: Carol Scrimgeour <scrimgeo@lemming.uvm.edu>
Subject: stumper
Here's another stumper for the collective mind:
Picture Book about a girl being put to bed, who hides under the covers and
pretends to be different things, animals, etc. Her mother tries to guess
what might be under the covers.
Ring any bells, anyone?
Rebecca Goldberg
Fletcher Free Library
Burlington, VT
802-865-7216
goldberg@lemming.uvm.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 21:33:04 1997
From: Sharon Lamberson <mdu004@mail.connect.more.net>
ubject: Camelot quote stumper
I have a patron who is looking for a quote that was a favorite of
J.F.Kennedy. He believes it begins "Let it not be forgot..." and
includes
"For one brief shining moment that was called Camelot." He needs the
full,
correct quote. I would like to know the source.
Thank you.
Sharon Lamberson
Hannibal Free Public Library
200 South Fifth
Hannibal, MO 63401
573-221-0222
"Missouri's oldest tax-supported library"
From: Sharon Lamberson <mdu004@mail.connect.more.net>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 21:47:57 1997
From: Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh <joannef@omaha.lib.ne.us>
Subject: Golf Magazine for kids
Hi, All, and Happy Holidays!
A patron was in today looking for a kids golf magazine. I looked in the Gale
Directory of Publications (an older edition) with no luck. Can anyone recommend
anything? The kid is 14 years old so an adult golf magazine may do. She's got
the address and phone number of the
American Junior Golof Association and will call them for suggestions if we don't
have any luck here.
Thanks for your help.
Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh
Omaha Public Library, Omaha Nebraska
joannef@omaha.lib.ne.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 22:03:47 1997
From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@zelda.walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
ubject: Re: Alligator activities
3 little monkeys swinging on a tree
signing ha ha Mr. Alligator, can't catch me
Along comes Mr. Alligator, mouth open wide
One little monkey deep inside
etc etc
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
Young Peoples' Librarian
Walla Walla Public Library
238 E. Alder
509-527-4550
fax: 509-527-3748
magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us
opinions my own, not WWPL, etc etc
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 22:17:49 1997
From: "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com>
Subject: rabbit stumper
I could just scream. I know I know this one, but I just can't think of
the title. I have a patron who needs the name of a book about a girl
who goes into the woods to find a present for her mother and is helped
out by a rabbit. I can't remember the author, but I know that Sendak
was the illustrator. The patron and I think the title is something like
_Mr. Rabbit and the Wonderful Present_, but I can't remember it exactly
and can't find it in the BIP.
Feel free to respond directly to me. TIA.
Lisa
Lisa Prolman
Assistant Children's Librarian "Why make something simple
Greenfield Public Library and efficient when it can
Greenfield, MA complex and wonderful!"
(413)772-1590
lprolman@hotmail.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 22:35:59 1997
From: Ruth Metcalf-SLO <rmetcalf@winslo.ohio.gov>
ubject: Reception at ALA Midwinter in New Orleans (fwd)
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 1997 14:58:41 -0500 (EST)
From: Ruth Metcalf-SLO <rmetcalf@winslo.ohio.gov>
To: Young Adult Library Services Association List <yalsa-l@ala1.ala.org>
Subject: Reception at ALA Midwinter in New Orleans
Dear PUBYACERS:
The Association for Library Service to Children, (ALSC), The Young Adult
Library Services Association, (YALSA), and The American Association of
School Librarians (AASL), wish to extend an invitation to you to attend
the Fifteenth Annual Reception for National Organizations Serving
Children and Young Adults. The event is to be held at Midwinter in New
Orleans, on Monday, January 12, 1998 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Le
Meridien New Orleans, 614 Canal Street, in the Ile de France Ballrooms I
and II.
This event is open to Public and School Librarians, as well as any agency
who serves youth. It is a great opportunity to network with your peers,
as well as colleagues and representatives of other agencies serving youth
in a variety of capacities.
We would ask that you bring at least 75 copies of pamphlets or brochures
which describe your special programs for youth. Also, if you have formed
successful partnerships to serve youth in your community, please let us
know so that we can share this at the reception.
For more information on the reception, please contact Gail Zachariah at
740-384-2103, ext. 9 or e-mail Linda Braun at lbraun@leonline.com
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 22:36:06 1997
From: Sherri Douglas <sherrid@muskox.alaska.edu>
Subject: Job Opening-Anchorage, AK, Youth Services Librarian I
Anchorage Municipal Libraries
Youth Services Librarian - Programming and Reference Services
NATURE OF WORK
Provides library reference services for youth, parents and care
providers; assists in pre-school collection development; conducts library
computer catalog instruction to youth and adults; coordinates, promotes
and implements pre-school and school-age library programs; performs
outreach activities such as the Born to Read project; and designs and
develops bibliographic aids.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association
accredited school. Prefer applicants with experience in children's
reference and pre-school programming; public speaking expertise; working
with parents and young children in a multicultural environment;
familiarity with automated library systems, and on-line and Internet
searching; a knowledge of school-age library material resources; CD-ROM
techology; desktop publishing (MAC or PC); and an undergraduate degree in
childhood development, education or a similar field.
Posting Date: Dec 15, 1997
Job No.: 473
Closing Date: Open until filled
PCN NO.: 5373-0171
Starting Salary: $16.78 / hr
Hours of work: 40 per week
Place of work: Z.J. Loussac Public Library
To Apply:
Submit a letter of application addressing how you meet the minimum
qualifications;
In the letter of application, address where you have performed duties
similar to those listed under "Nature of Work" and how long you
performed
these duties;
Submit a current resume listing work experience, education and references.
Application may be sent to the Municipality of Anchorage using any of the
methods listed below:
E-MAIL: WWER@CI.ANCHORAGE.AK.US
INTERNET: WWW.CI.ANCHORAGE.AK.US
SUITE 720, CITY HALL, 632 W. 6TH AVENUE 8 AM-5PM
PHONES: OFFICE (907)343-4453 JOB HOTLINE (907) 343-4451 FAX (907) 343-4511
TDD (907) 343-4889
MAILING ADDRESS: EMPLOYMENT, PO BOX 196650, ANCHORAGE, AK 99519-6650
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Affirmative Action and Equal
Opportunity Employer.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Dec 16 22:47:48 1997
From: Gilbert Crawford <gcrawfor@sparc.hpl.lib.tx.us>
ubject: Houston, TX - Librarian IV position
Please excuse duplication due to cross-posting.
HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARIAN IV, Coordinator of Programming
PN# 64549
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, implementing,
evaluating of annual system-wide youth and adult programs including, but not
limited to the Summer Reading Program, Black History, Hispanic and Asian
Heritage months, National Library Week, and National Children's Book Week.
The coordinator will also create one special major program annually.
Additional responsibilities include developing publicity and other printed
materials in support of programs, representing the library at conventions
and community events, and establishing and maintaining collaborative
partnerships. The Coordinator reports to the Director of Marketing &
Development and works closely with library committees and division chiefs in
identifying and implementing programs at the Central Library and Branch
Libraries.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able
to use a computer to access/input information. Must be able to move freely
throughout the library to file/retrieve library materials. Position
requires stooping, bending and light lifting up to 20 pounds.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in planning and implementing
library programs for youth and adult populations. Experience in successful
grant writing is a plus. Requires good oral and written skills and an
ability to communicate effectively with staff throughout the library system.
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to those applicants who have grant management
experience, as well as html.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's
qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
classification. The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:
Salary Range - Pay Grade 25
$1610.00 - $1871.00 Biweekly, $41,860.00 - $48,646.00 Annually
OPENING DATE December 10, 1997
CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Original applications only are accepted and must be received by the Human
Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown,
between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 500 Jefferson, 15th floor. TDD Phone
Number (713) 759-0838. First consideration will be given to those
applications with a resume attached. Successful candidates will be notified
of their application status. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment
drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of
information provided.
Out of town applicants may mail a cover letter, referencing PN# 64549, and
resume to:
City of Houston
Attn: Wanda Andrews
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 1562
Houston, TX 77251
Successful candidates will be notified of their application status. All new
and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a
physical examination and verification of information provided.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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