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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 12:33:47 1998
From: "Sue Seggeling" <seggel@hotmail.com>
Subject: school visits
This is the first time I am writing with a situation and I could use
your collective advise. Well here goes. We are a small to mid size
public library with a small Y.S. Staff, 2 FT and 2 PT employees. We
have always had our storytimes on Tuesdays and this year we have added a
weekly lapsit storytime on Tuesday after our regurlar storytime with
great results. For that reason I have requested that schools not visit
on Tuesdays since our space is small and children could be climbing over
preschoolers etc. The problem comes when one teacher wants to visit the
library monthly on Tuesday mornings and refuses to change the day. I
told her she could come any other day but that is not possible for her
she said. Other teachers would like to come on Tuesdays and have
rearranged their schedules. She has sent out letters to the parents
claiming I am restricting their childs right to the library etc. Today
she called and told me that she would be coming on the 20th of January
weither I liked it or not since we are a public building. The
administrator and board are aware of the situation and agree with my
reasons for restricting Tuesday visits. What rights or do I have or
don't have in this case? What do other libraries do about school
visits? Of course as in any story there is more to tell but not the
time. What is your advise.
______________________________________________________
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 12:37:12 1998
From: Erin Gallagher <gallaghe@noblenet.org>
Subject: Re: Adolescent "Recreational" Interests
Dear List,
We have five Internet terminals available on the main floor of the
library. During after school hours, every machine is being used by young
adults, ages 11-18, approxiamately. They are there from 3pm until we
close at 9pm, usually on chat lines. We are not running any filters.
My point, these are young kids who are at the library all afternoon after
being at school all day, and their parents do not care! They are here day
after day after day, always the same kids. Discussions seem to be
focusing on this fear that these kids might see pornography...this is the
least of my concerns for the teens! What about the fact that they haven't
been home all day for over a month, not even to eat dinner, and no one
at home cares.
Maybe this is off topic, but I can't help but feel sorry
for these kids. I try running craft programs, teen advisory committees,
volunteer groups, and I only get three or four participants. The rest are
too busy chatting on the Internet. Has anyone else
experienced similar problems, and has anyone come up with solutions?
We've discussed banning chat but don't want to limit the access to people
who may be using chat for legitimate purposes (help lines, etc.)
The kids are out of control, and I feel more like a lunchroom monitor when
I work in that area than a librarian; telling people time's up, breaking
up arguements, telling groups milling about and talking loudly to move on.
It's constant noise and chaos, and since the Internet area is next to the
reference area, it intereferes greatly with the reference staff's ability
to do their job.
Help..
AT WITS END
(otherwise known as Erin)
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Erin Gallagher | Peabody Institute Library
Head of Children's Services | Peabody, Massachusetts
gallagher@noblenet.org | *North of Boston Library Exchange*
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 12:37:34 1998
From: jaker@japl.lib.in.us (Julia Aker)
ubject: Baseball summer reading theme
Has anyone had a baseball summer reading program theme & would be willing to
share program, prize, & activity ideas? We are using UpStart's "Get in
the
Game at Your Library" as our theme. We live an hour away from minor league
teams in Indianapolis & Louisville and 90 miles away from Cincinnati, so we
have already contacted their teams for giveaways. Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Julia Aker, Director
Jackson County Public Library
303 W. Second St.
Seymour, IN 47274-2147
812-522-3412 ext. 223-voice 812-522-5456-fax e-mail: jaker@japl.lib.in.us
http://www.seymour.org/jcpl.htm
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 12:39:44 1998
From: ab832@detroit.freenet.org (Alex Krentzin)
Subject: Dr. Seuss Foundation
Hi
Does anyone know how to contact The Dr. Seuss Foundation.?
Thanks
Alex
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in "The Eyewitness," "The Mature American" & "The
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 12:46:11 1998
From: chantele@juno.com (Chantele R Perkinson)
Subject: Amelia Bedelia program ideas
We are planning several programs for April school break featuring Amelia
Bedelia. We have booked the costume and are now looking for other ideas.
Has anyone held a successful AB event that they can share the ideas from
with us?
Has there been an AB movie/video made?
I will consolidate responses and post to the list.
Reply direct to amypaget@tcpl.lib.in.us
Thanks
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 12:56:20 1998
From: Cheryl Marx <cmarx@scls.lib.wi.us>
ubject: more kidspeak
A four year oldboy was in the picture books looking for a book. Finally he
looked at me and said, "I;m looking for a bok I think it's ROCK STEW."
That's really close to STONE SOUP.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 12:56:47 1998
From: Arlene Sandner <asandner@rcls.org>
Subject: Picture Book Chaos
Dear PUBYACERS,
We are a well-supported, mid-size, suburban New York library with a
picture book collection just short of 10,000 books. Currently, the
collection is loosely organized by author's last name. There is a colored
strip across the spine to indicate the first letter of the author's last
name, and the entire last name is written on the spine label (example:
JP Seuss on the label, and a red strip of tape across the spine for the
author letter S). Within the 8 shelves of books that house "S"
authors,
there is no further order, except that all red taped books are together.
The heavy use of the collection by very young
patrons, makes it impossible to keep in exact order.
Apparently, our collection has outgrown the use of this type of
organization, and we are looking for suggestions.
Has anyone out there tried using 2 or 3 large-size letters on the spine
(i.e. S E U) to help provide more order. If so, has it helped?
Any other suggestions for managing a large, heavily used picture book
collection, ( short of attempting the impossible task of keeping them in
exact order by the author's last name)?
Please respond to:
asandner@rcls.org
Thanks. I'll post the suggestions on PUBYAC.
Arlene Sandner
New City Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 12:57:05 1998
From: "Sarah Cornish, Children's Librarian" <VHPL_SC@CLAMS.LIB.MA.US>
Subject: Lending Toys
Hello all. We are considering having a lending toy library be a part
of our children's collection. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience
with this, and if so how you handled:
checking the toys out
cleanliness of the toys
storing the toys
Any information, including pros and cons, would be great.
Thanks a lot!
Sarah Cornish
Children's Librarian
Vineyard Haven Public Library
Vineyard Haven, MA
scornish@clams.lib.ma.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 13:05:34 1998
From: "Schwartz, Ginger J." <GJS8126a@co.prince-william.va.us>
Subject: Giant storyhour
We have a giant-themed storyhour coming up but we're short on
activities/games/songs. I have stories like The Wolf and the Giant and
Mr. Tall and Mr. Small and in my planning folder I have tin can stilts
as an extended activity. However, we have a story pit and the stairs
are much too dangerous for this project. I therefore call upon the
collective wisdom of pubyac for help.
As always, all replies will be summarized and posted.
Thanks in advance,
Ginger J. Schwartz
Children's Librarian
Potomac Community Library
2201 Opitz Blvd.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494 - 8126
gjs8126a@co.prince-william.va.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 13:05:42 1998
From: Katy Grant <imzadi@thepoint.net>
Subject: Re: Internet Access & Public Libraries
Okay, I was going to stay out of this one since it has been such a hot debate,
but a recent query from a co-worker just fanned the sparks of my already
glowing embers. Let me qualify what I am about to say by telling you that I
took a Censorship class as part of my MLS and loved it. I was able to climb
over both sides of the fence and discuss the topics of should's and should
not's with great zeal. In my censorship class, we had some varied and very
heated discussions about selection policies and how they compared with the
censorship of materials.
I am admittedly opposed to "censorship" in libraries, and feel that
children
no matter how young should be given open access to all materials in the
library. Parents need to make their wishes known to their children about
what they are allowed to checkout and/or read or come along to direct their
children. For example, there came a day the School Librarian called me because
my eldest daughter needed some information that wasn't available in the school
library, and she thought I could help her out. My child wanted to know how to
make an atom bomb. That terrified me, I thought she wanted to do away with
her sister. It turned out harmless enough she wanted to make one for her
science project at school. She was in third grade. She settled for a volcano.
To my way of thinking, selection and censorship are two different means of
choosing materials, one positive and one negative, for a library system.
Although, I will agree that they are kissing cousins at times. There are many
reasons both pro and con for filtering in any library setting, however, all of
these have been very well covered already. Our Library system did decide to
use a filtering software for a very good reason, our Director said to use
one. That's why we have hierarchies so someone can make all the really tough
final decisions.
In my opinion, using mission statements and selection policies to help us
narrow our focus, enable us to serve our communities to the best of our
ability. Using these guides to build the collection means you wouldn't buy
every book you reviewed unless it meets the needs of the communities you
serve and falls within your limited budget. For example, would you buy a book
you personally loved but knew would just gather dust on your shelves? Most of
us would have to answer, "No." In the same way a book is a reading
tool,
whether it be for pleasure, information, or lack of choice (teacher
assignment) the Internet is also a tool. If a book's content in
inappropriate for your shelves why isn't some of the material on the Internet
inappropriate for a viewing screen in a public library? To the best of my
knowledge there is still only one library that has the where-with-all, the
space, the inclination, and responsibility for housing every book published
in the United States. And I for one, thank LeBon Dieu, I don't have to work
there. I can't keep even our small collection properly dusted and in order.
Where my opinions are my own. While I yet, retain enough freedom of speech,
presence of mind to think, before I open my mouth and put my foot solidly in
it, and the license to express my views openly.
Katy Grant
West Region Children's Librarian
Louisville Free Public Library
Louisville, KY
imzadi@thepoint.net
Andrew Finkbeiner wrote:
> Hi, friends.
>
> This has been quite a discussion! One thing that has received little
> attention is the law--local, state, and federal statutes. Several people
> posting to the list have mentioned it in their arguments, but briefly.
>
> At our library, we used "Filtering the First Amendment for Public
> Libraries: Background Information" by Mary Minow to help us hash out
our
> place in society with respect to open vs. filtered Internet access. Minow
> uses a question and answer format to guide the reader through the
"legal
> basics" of this issue. It is very readable and can be found at:
>
> http://www.best.com/~tstms/filte.html
>
> For the record, Rockford Public Library does not filter, but we are
> enjoying the same bristling excitement as PUBYACkers as we wrestle with
> these questions and values! I, myself, still have LOTS of questions, but
> I'll save them for another post.
>
> Andrew Finkbeiner
> andrewf@sinnfree.org
> Rockford (IL) Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 13:05:42 1998
From: "Steven Cinami" <steven_cinami@email.msn.com>
Subject: Brazilian fiction/fairy tale on video
Hello!
Does anyone know of any videos featuring children's stories or
fairy/folktales from Brazil (in English)? My audience is in the Preschool to
lower Elementary level. Any titles (and/or where to purchase them) would be
appreciated!
Thanks
Diane Cinami
Waterford Public Library
Children's Department
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:06:52 1998
From: Sally Kintner <skintner@wln.com>
Subject: YA novel about Mt. St. Helens
One of our staff is sure she remembers a Y book about a girl, perhaps a
horse and the volcanic eruption of Mt. St. Helens in Southern Washington.
Can anyone help with a title? Sally Kintner, Whatcom Co. Library,
skintner@wln.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:06:50 1998
From: Barb Scott <scottba@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Stumper Thanks
Fellow Pubyacer,
Many thanks to the many who responded to my stumper about the
mystery book about the children who visit their grandparents and solve a
mystery with clues that were left for the grandparents. Some of the clues
involved a key, Indian headdress, and a doll.
The book was Key to the Treasure by Peggy Parrish (Amelia Bedelia)
and part of a series of 3-4 books she wrote about these children.
My patron was impressed when I called him the next day with the
answer (his response: "No way that you found it!") and was even more
delighted when he (and I) learned that we had a copy of the book in our
library.
Thanks again!
Barbara Scott
Children's Librarian
Bucyrus Public Library
scottba@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:06:54 1998
From: karen wendt <kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us>
ubject: stumper -The Lonely Doll
We have a patron interested in finding all of the titles by Dare Wright
that were written about EDITH, in a series (?) of books about THE LONELY
DOLL. We have found: The Lonely Doll, 5/86 Scholastic Paperback
Lonely Doll, 5/85 Doubleday
Edith and the Duckling, 3/81 Doubleday
Edith and Midnight, 9/78 Doubleday
Edith and Little Bear Lend a Hand, 8/72 Random Library
Edith and Mister Bear a Lonely Doll Story, 7/72 Random HouseChldrn's Pub
Edith and Big Bad Bill, 6/68 Random Library
Are there any other titles that you know of? Our patron is looking to round
up and purchase as many as she can find.
Please respond to me directly as I am having trouble getting Pubyac for the
moment. Thanks!! Karen <kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us>
kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us
Karen M. Wendt, Children's and Young Adult Coordinator
Monona Public Library
1000 Nichols Road, Monona WI 53716
608-222-6127
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:06:55 1998
From: Pat Anderson <panderso@vsla.edu>
Subject: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - READVERTISEMENT
SENIOR LIBRARIAN (YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR)
The City of Newport News is recruiting for the position of Youth
Services Coordinator. The following is a partial list of the
duties and responsibilities of the position: coordinates the
work of youth services staff and develops the system-wide
children's, young adults', and family programs and activities for
the City's public library system. Juvenile card registration for
the system is 19,336. Registration for Summer Reading Program is
approximately 2,500. Attendance at various programs throughout
the year is approximately 15,000 children. Must be able to work
on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Requires a
Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited library
school or its equivalent. Requires certification as a
professional librarian by the Commonwealth of Virginia within 6
months of employment. Also requires an acceptable background
check and a valid driver's license. Starting salary range is
$27,385-32,000 per year. To apply, submit a City application by
February 13, 1998 to: City of Newport News, Personnel Department,
2400 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. SEE:
http://www.newport-news.va.us/person EOE
--
Pat Anderson
Newport News Public Library System
panderso@leo.vsla.edu
804-886-7893
FAX 804-886-7974
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:12:36 1998
From: Lisa Komatsu-Liu <lisakl@netra.lib.state.hi.us>
Subject: STUMPER: Peasant and greedy restaurant owner
I appeal to your collective memories. A friend has asked me to locate a
copy of the following Asian tale, possibly Chinese or Japanese origin.
A peasant eats his daily meal of a bowl of plain rice on the roof of a
restaurant in order to enjoy the aromas that rise from it. The owner
of the restaurant sues the peasant, claiming that the peasant is stealing
his product. The court finds in favor of the restaurant owner. The
peasant is ordered to "pay" the owner before each meal by jingling
some
coins in his hand loud enough for the owner to hear.
If you have any clues as to where I might find this story please e-mail
me directly at:
lisakl@netra.lib.state.hi.us
TIA & Aloha!
Lisa Komatsu-Liu
Library Technician
Pearl City Public Library
Pearl City, Hawaii
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:12:52 1998
From: Dawn Hogle <dhogle@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
Subject: Stumper-Boy & girl clean house containing junk
A patron was in looking for a chapter fiction book containing a =
story about a boy and a fat girl who clean a deserted cabin of junk =
throughout a summer. The girl gradually loses weight but doesn't have =
that perception at the time. The man who owns the cabin comes back and =
is upset that his stuff has been thrown away. He starts acquiring junk =
again. Thanks in advance for any help in finding what book this is.
Mel Burton, North County Regional Library
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
mburton@plcmc.lib.nc.us
p.s. Has anyone seen Teen People, the youth equivalent of People =
Magazine?
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:13:22 1998
From: Sally Kintner <skintner@wln.com>
Subject: Life in the 60's!
I have some 7th and 8th grade girls who would like to read fiction about
life in the 60's - flower power, hippies, etc. I'd like to put together a
booklist of fiction appropriate for young teens. Any suggestions? I'll
post a list when completed. Sally Kintner Whatcom Co. Library
skintner@wln.com Thanks!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:13:31 1998
From: torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us (Torrie Hodgson Children's Librarian)
ubject: Broadway stumper thanks
Thanks to everyone who replied to the Broadway stumper. They are
delighted with the response. If anyone is dying of curiosity about the cast
of "Paint your wagon" please respond to me off the list.
Torrie Hodgson 8)
Torrie Hodgson, Children's Librarian, System Administrator, and everything else!
Burlington Public Library
900 East Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone (360) 755-0760 Fax (360) 755-0717
torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:13:46 1998
From: CV Childrens <cvjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us>
ubject: Girl in Forest Stumper Solved!
A BIG thank you to those who gave me the answer to the stumper about the
girl in the forest who is mistaken for a bird and is shot. The title is
"Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest" by W.H. Hudson. The
patron was so excited, and asked us to hold it so she can read it again!
Thanks again! Y'all are always so helpful!
Marsha Rakestraw, YA Specialist
Washington-Centerville Public Library
Centerville, OH 45458
cvjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us
or
rakestma@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:13:49 1998
From: Mary Garcia <mgarcia@jefferson.lib.co.us>
Subject: JOB VACANTY - REFERENCE/CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN
REFERENCE/CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN #98-405
The Jefferson County Public Library is seeking a Reference Children's
librarian for the Villa Library in Lakewood, Colorado. Will work under
the supervision of Head of Children's Services. Performs complex research
and reference activities to assist library patrons, especially children
and their families, in satisfying their information needs. Initiates and
develops ongoing programming, including story time.
JCPL is a highly automated library system of 11 libraries, located in
western Denver metro area. MLS and 1-2 years of library experience is
required. Salary $33,386 plus excellent benefits. A complete & signed
Jefferson County application form and a list of 3 references must
accompany resume. Apply by 2/12/98 to: Jefferson County Human Resources
Dept., 100 Jefferson County PKWY, Suite 1520, Golden, CO, 80419.
Mary Garcia
Human Resource Technician
Jefferson County Public Library
10200 W. 20th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80215
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:13:58 1998
From: Linda Waddle <lwaddle@ala.org>
Subject: ALA News Releases Vol.3 No. 10--Missing copy -Forwarded
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From: Linda Wallace <member-forum@ala.org>
To: alacoun@ala.org,alanews@ala.org, lwallace@ala.org,
member-forum@ala.org
Subject: ALA News Releases Vol.3 No. 10--Missing copy
It appears some copy got cut off from the last release. I am resending in
its entirely.
ACRL developing National Information Literacy Institute
Recognizing the critical importance of information literacy in the
curriculum at every level of education, the Association of College &
Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library
Association (ALA), is developing the National Information Literacy
Institute (NILI).
The institute will be dedicated to training and educating
instruction librarians at every educational level; programming for library
administrators on topics of information literacy; and the development of
forums to bring together various higher educational organizations to
discuss information literacy as part of the educational enterprise.
NILI's overriding principle will be to deliver a curriculum that will
marry theory and practice. Its curriculum will initially offer an intensive
training program targeted at equipping new librarians or other
information professionals new to teaching with knowledge of current
practice and the theory behind information literacy. The curriculum will
be the by-product of collaboration among practicing instruction
librarians, library school faculty, library directors,
and appropriate faculty drawn from other disciplines such as computer
science, psychology and education.
An Invitational Planning Day that brings together higher
education administrators, library directors, information science school
faculty, public, school, academic librarians and state agency librarians
will be held at ALA's Midwinter Meeting in New Orleans, Jan. 9-14. The
meeting will provide the NILI advisory group with valuable information
from those who would be working with future graduates of a National
Information Literacy Institute so that programs can be designed to best
meet existing needs.
ACRL plans to offer the first National Information Literacy
Institute in the summer of 1999. For updates, visit the Web page at
http://www.ala.org/acrl/nili.html.
The planning of the institute is being spearheaded by Cerise
Oberman, dean of Library & Information Services at the Plattsburgh
State University of New York. Members of the planning group include:
Louis Albert, senior vice president, American Association for Higher
Education; Lori Arp, head of Central Reference, University of Colorado
at Boulder; Esther Grassian, electronic services coordinator, UCLA;
Thomas Kirk, college librarian, Earlham College; Loanne Snavely, head,
Arts Library, Penn State University; Mitch Stepanovich, architecture
librarian, University of Texas at Arlington; Julie Todaro, head, LRC,
Austin Community College; and Betsy Wilson, associate director of
Libraries for Public Services, University of Washington.
####
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:16:46 1998
From: "Deborah G" <msbee8@hotmail.com>
Subject: stumper-- secret passages in mansion
Greetings, O Collective Brain,
As far as my patron can remember, here is the gist of the story we are
looking for:
He read it in the 70s (he thinks).
takes place in england
brother and sister home for (x-mas?) holiday
just outside of town is a big wooded walled-in compound
they can hear dogs baying in compound
they either climb over wall or go thru a culvert to get in
they are chased up a tree by a wild boar
there is a mansion on the grounds
inside the mansion there are hidden passages
one of them gets caught (the boy?)
they are rescued by themselves or parents or someone
He adds that he can't remember what the bad guys were doing in the
mansion.
We don't think it's Alcock, Aiken, or LM Boston. Any insights?
Muchas gracias,
Deborah
(please reply to me at: dgitlitz@timberland.lib.wa.us)
______________________________________________________
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:16:49 1998
From: BAYSYS Publishing <booksale@baysys.com>
ubject: Book Sales web site
Library friends and book sale coordinators,
My husband and I sponsor the Book Sales web site.
Thanks to everyone who has told us about your book sales. With your help,
BOOK SALES in America has become the definitive source for book sale
information. If you conduct a book sale and we don't know about it, please
let us know. LISTING IS COMPLETELY FREE.
If you haven't seen the BOOK SALES web site, be sure to visit it at
http://www.book-sales-in-america.com/
As you probably know, BOOK SALES has been recommended by The New York Times
Book Review, Booklist, American Libraries Magazine, Midwest Book Review,
and FOLUSA News. Now, in its first year, the Internet version of BOOK SALES
has also received accolades:
* Library Media & PR: "a true resource for Friends Of Libraries"
* Librarians' Site du Jour: "Keep up the great work!"
This year we're doing something a little different. Instead of a yearly
publication, BOOK SALES in America will be published as a quarterly
subscription in regional editions.
What does this mean to you? New quarterly deadlines for book sale
information will make it easier for you to have your sales listed. The
deadlines for each edition are:
Spring issue (sales in Apr, May, Jun) - deadline Feb 15
Summer issue (sales in Jul, Aug, Sep) - deadline May 17
Fall issue (sales in Oct, Nov, Dec) - deadline Aug 16
Winter issue (sales in Jan, Feb, Mar) - deadline Nov 16
As always, WE STILL LIST YOUR SALE FOR FREE - both in the book and on our
web site.
If you haven't already told us about your sales this year, please go to our
web site and do so. Also, please pass the word to other non-profit book
sale organizers. If you prefer, we can send you a form to fill out via
email or regular mail. Just let us know.
Once again, thank you for your participation. Our web page is updated
weekly, so keep us informed of any changes or new sales. Why not just put
us on your regular mailing list?
Thank you,
Helen Oram
BOOK SALES in America
PO Box 452, Hudson, MA 01749 Tel: 978-562-3400 Fax: 978-562-1233
e-mail: publisher@Book-Sales-in-America.com Web page:
http://www.Book-Sales-in-America.com/
Reviews at: "Library Media & PR" -
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/
Librarians' Site du Jour, April 16, 1997-
http://sashimi.wwa.com/~jayhawk/sitejour.html
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:16:56 1998
From: Becky Smith <bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us>
Subject: Stumper: Baby Island?
Once again, I'd like to tap the marvelous collective group mind
of PUBYAC to see if anyone remembers this book -
The patron says it's a book her grandmother read to her as a
child (the 30-ish patron as a child, not the grandmother!) about
a girl on an ocean voyage. The ship sinks, the girl is somehow
in charge of a lifeboat full of children which makes it to an
island, and she raises the children on the island not knowing
that their parents are still alive and looking for them. She
thinks the title may be something like "Baby Island" (but
I've checked various sources including OCLC and nothing under
that title seems right.) Can anyone help?
--
Becky Smith
Children's Librarian
Logan (UT) Library
bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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"We learn from history that we do not learn anything from history."
-Mark Twain-
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Jan 24 15:17:11 1998
From: Kathy Koltas <koltask@clpgh.org>
Subject: Thanks for stumper help
Just wanted to thank everyone who replied to my historical fiction query re:
the French/Indian War set a patron remembered from his youth. The name most
commonly suggested was Joseph Altsheler, and many of his books are still listed
in Books in Print. Another option was Edward Stratemeyer, whose books are
almost all out of print. Lastly, 1 person suggested Steele. I did not get to
actually talk with the patron, who is out of town, but his mother (who just had
a dream about these books, believe it or not!) said Stratemeyer sounded more
familiar to her, but she would check with her son and get back to me. You were
all a wonderful resource, once again - wish I could thank everyone personally,
but too many of you helped!
-Kathy Koltas
Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley, PA
koltask@clpgh.org
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