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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:08:13 1998
From: Walter Minkel <walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Re: States Books
Roger-- You should look at our Homework Center States page at
<http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/kids/homework/stateshc.html>. You can
click quickly to a bunch of sites on states. There are some good ones
out there. --W
On Tue, 3 Feb 1998, roger hall wrote:
> Once again, our schools are doing states reports. Unfortunately, our
> director will not allow us to limit the number of books that they check out
> and so they check out every book we own that lists that state. I am looking
> for a single good source that can serve as a children's reference book that
> lists state flowers, tree, population, (hopefully in color), etc. By doing
> this, I can make sure that I have something more than just an encyclopedia
> to check out. Also, if anyone knows of a good web site that I could direct
> the parents and child to, I'd appreciate it. Thank you all very much.
>
> Anne Hall
> Anne & Roger Hall
> Kentucky
> rdhall@iclub.org
>
>
>
Walter Minkel, School Corps Technology Trainer
Multnomah County Library, 205 NE Russell St., Portland, OR 97212
Voice (503)736-6002; fax (503)248-5441; walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
==============
Yo! Banana boy! --Palindrome-of-the-month Club
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:08:13 1998
From: "Steven Cinami" <steven_cinami@email.msn.com>
Subject: Library Volunteers and/or Friends Group
Hello colleagues!
I hope you can help or offer suggestions. Our Children's Department needs
people to cut out crafts for Story Hour (currently, our 3 library pages are
supposed to do this in addition to putting carts of books in order and
shelving them, but they can barely get the books shelved, and my assistant
and I are taking craft work home). Is there anyone out there who uses
volunteers in their Children's Department on a regular basis, and if you do,
do you have strategies for recruiting, scheduling, and rewards? Does anyone
have a formal volunteer program going?
I've also thought about starting a Friends Group (currently our library
has none) in order to help with this problem. We hold story hours for 140
3-5 year olds on a weekly basis and run a toddler program (30 children) for
4 sessions in the Spring, Fall, and Winter. Our Children's Department has
30,000 volumes.
I have spoken to the director about hiring additional pages (or staff) and
he has told me this is out of the question.
Thanks in advance!
Diane Cinami
Head of Children's Services
Waterford Public Library
Waterford, CT
steven_cinami@msn.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:08:12 1998
From: Knieriem <lknierie@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Career Day
Kimberly, you prompted me to tell my own "Career Day" story. My
daughter's preschool had a week when the parents could sign up to tell the
kids about their jobs. For my presentation, I read a little bit from
"Rikki Tikki Tavi" (the bit with the Mongoose motto, "Run and
find out")
and introduced the kids to the idea of classification by passing out a
couple of dozen (carefully selected) picture books and calling "Everybody
with a book about plants stand in this corner! Everybody with a book
about food stand in that corner!" etc. Then I would ask, "I have a
question: what color is a daisy? What corner should I go to?" and
then would be a "librarian mongoose" and run around the room until I
got to the book with the answer. After some initial confusion, the
kids really got into it, and I thought that on the whole, I brushed
through pretty well. Still, my competition was pretty stiff that day: a
fireman with a firefighter's outfit, and my own spouse, a paleontologist
(with "real dinosaur bones.")
Flash forward two months. Last week, I'm picking up my daughter
after school when I notice one of her classmates scrutinizing me intently.
I knelt down to say "hi!" and she nodded, "I know you. You're the
Library
Goose!"
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# Reference/YA Librarian (516) 549-4411 #
] South Huntington Public Library lknierie@suffolk.lib.ny.us [
# Huntington Station, NY 11746 #
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] Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" -- T.S. Eliot [
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On Tue, 3 Feb 1998, Kimberly Bears wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I just had to share this story...
>
> One of the first official things I did as a new Children's Librarian was
> participate in a career day.
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:08:14 1998
From: Jerri Garretson <jerri@spooky.manhattan.lib.ks.us>
ubject: Summer reading incentives
For the past five years we have had a system that allows children to choose
between counting titles and counting pages toward prizes. We have a large
program and the prizes are very inexpensive, but they also get a choice of
at least two prizes at each level. Prizes can be earned for 5, 10, 15, or
20 books, or for 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 pages. The first summer we
offered this plan, our summer participation rose 60%. We got a lot of the
older kids that wanted to read books like Jurassic Park but didn't want to
read 20 books of that length.
We also found that the choice of prizes and the ability to set their own
goals and "save up" their certificates was a big hit.
We still have kids who really want a challenge who will do titles even when
they are reading long novels. And, of course, we still have some kids who
prefer to read simple things just to fill up their chart. We make no
attempt to control reading levels; in a large library, we have no idea what
they are anyway. Kids can read magazines, newspapers, comic books, even
online materials, and none of them have to be checked out from the library.
(They love trading books and magazines with friends.) It has not hurt our
circulation at all.
Those who read more than 20 titles or 2000 pages get a "slip" for each
additional 5 titles or 500 pages that goes into a box for their age. At
the end of the program, we pick one slip from each box for an additional
prize. Lots of kids seem to get a kick out of seeing how many slips they
can get as chances toward that additional prize.
Each week, all kids who have read and put something on their reading chart
that week get a chance to win a book. We draw one name for each age for 8
weeks. This is also very popular.
In addition to this independent reading program, we have a family reading
program for children 6 and under who aren't yet reading on their own.
Families can sign up and when they have read 24 books, each child gets a
small prize and both the children and the parent get ice cream cones.
Jerri
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Jerri Garretson "Persist"
Head of Children's Services
Manhattan Public Library & North Central Kansas Libraries System
629 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan KS 66502-6086
Email: jerri@manhattan.lib.ks.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:08:15 1998
From: "Bob & Dian Borek" <borek@ican.net>
Subject: a true story
Hi Pubyackers:
Since people are sharing their favourite anecdote here's mine:
I had a boy come in about 10 years of age and ask where our books on
plants were, because his teacher asked him to draw a 'diaphram'
True!
Dian
dian.borek@city.mississauga.on.ca
http://www.fis.utoronto.ca/~borek/homepage/MAIN.HTM
Meadowvale West Library
Mississauga Library System
6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle
Mississauga ON L5N 2Y1
Phone 905-821-7570
Fax 905- 821-3547
"If there is anything that we wish to change
in the child, we should first examine it and
see whether it is not something that could be
better changed in ourselves."
Jung, The Integration of the Personality.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:08:15 1998
From: john todd <jftodd@delanet.com>
Subject: Re: converting A/V materials
MICH6475@rowan.edu wrote:
>
> Is there any good bibliographic utility out there or an Internet source
> that will provide me with information for converting Audio/Visual
> materials (videos, filmstrips, etc.)? Thankyou. Please respond to me
> personally or post an answer on the listserv if you feel it is
> important.
>
> mich6475@rowan.edu
>
Last semester I had a course at Rowan and my instructor used Precision
One. I believe that Follett puts this out. He loved and let us try
it. It worked great.
Carol Todd, Media Specialist
Thomas E. Bowe Elementary
jftodd@delanet.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:08:12 1998
From: "Children's librarians" <children@mtlib.org>
ubject: bug theme for SRP
We're doing our summer reading program this year on a bug theme, but we're
having a hard time coming up with a great title for the summer. I've
checked through all my printed materials without success. Anyone out there
have a title for a SRP on bugs they could recommend?
Thanks. Please send all replies directly to me.
Cindy Christin
Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
Bozeman, Montana 59715
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:08:14 1998
From: Erica Sternin <hip@spl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: States Books
We have "Encarta Encyclopedia" loaded on the Reference desk PC. I
don't
particularly favor Encarta, but all encyclopedias have the basic State
info along with pictures of the flag, flower, bird etc. Since I work in a
very tiny library, we don't have all the states anyhow, and this has
proven to be an effective tool to use when we don't have any books on a
given state.
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Erica B. Sternin Outside of a dog, a book
High Point Branch Is a man's best friend.
Seattle Public Library Inside of a dog
6338 32nd Ave SW Its too dark to read.
Seattle WA 98126
hip@spl.lib.wa.us ---Groucho Marx
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:09:05 1998
From: "Aarene X. Storms" <astorms@cob.org>
ubject: re:Boy Scout programs, conflict of interest, etc.
Our library has dealt with the issue of providing "free" programming
to
groups as follows:
If the event in question occurs during normal library operating hours AND
we have a staff member willing and able, we will send someone to
participate, and the library "foots the bill."
Usually performer is me, and in the case of private organizations, I make
sure to give them a copy of the "bill" which says at the bottom:
SPONSORED BY THE BELLINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY. That way we establish that I
am not working for free, but that I am appearing as a member of the
library staff.
If the event occurs after library hours, I hire out as a private
citizen...for considerably higher rates, in keeping with the rates charged
by other local performers.
This has worked well for us.
It has already been said:
>>In a nutshell, if you can and you feel comfortable about it, do the
>>performance. If you are worried about any aspect of it, politely
>>decline and suggest some other area performers who may work out better.
>I can, as usual, see both sides to this; it would be good PR for your
>library if you can somehow find the time and energy (how much coffee do
>you drink?) but on the other hand if I were someone in your area who was
>trying to eke out a living as a performer of some sort - storyteller,
>puppeteer etc. - I might feel a little out of sorts if tax money was
>being used to provide "free" programming to the community.
--Aarene Storms
Bellingham Public Library
astorms@cob.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:10:05 1998
From: "Peggy (Mary) M. Morgan" <pmorgan@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: rubber stamps
Is anyone familiar with any vendors hat we can order rubber stamps from?
I'm looking for things like dinosaurs and hearts. Inkadinkadoo no longer
haS a retail division. They sell only to retail stores. Thanks very much.
Peggy Morgan
Youth and Young Adult Materials Specialist
The Library Network
13331 Reeck Rd.
Southgate, MI 48195
734-281-3830, ext. 131
pmorgan@tln.lib.mi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:12:29 1998
From: "Aarene X. Storms" <astorms@cob.org>
ubject: re:Stumper: shoe tying
We have exhausted our brains trying to think of a book or story
illustrating how to tie shoes!
We can't even remember the little rhyme about the bunny who goes around
and into the hole. Everyone thinks they learned it long ago but nobody
can recall exactly how it goes.
Can someone help, or is my town doomed to wearing loafers and shoes with
velcro forever?
--Aarene Storms
Bellingham Public Library
Bellingham, WA
astorms@cob.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:12:44 1998
From: Don Kissling <kissling@algorithms.com>
ubject: TARGET: YA adventure and survival
I am creating a reading list for those (almost) impossible to reach
jr. high and high school boys. My focus is adventure and survival. I have
a short list of notable books, but I am especially anxious to have some
titles of books that these boys will actually pick up and read for
pleasure. Please share some of your successes (and a brief note, if you
feel so moved) and I will post the results. Many thanks.
Linda Kissling
Seaview School
Linwood, NJ 08221
kissling@algorithms.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:12:53 1998
From: Trudy Terry <tterry@sparc.hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Storytelling encyclopedia
Have any of you seen the Oryx Storytelling Encyclopedia came out in Sept.
1997? David Leeming is the editor. It cost $70.00. I need to justify it
to the selection committee. Email me directly please. TrudyTerry
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:14:23 1998
From: "Steven" <Steven@westlinn.lib.or.us>
Subject: Stumper: Gingerbread man origins
Our patron is looking for some background about the folktale, "The
Gingerbread Man" (or Boy). She wants to know if there's an
"original" version (and realizes this may not be known) and would
like a little background about the evolution of the tale. She has
the versions by Kimmel and Galdone, plus Sierra's "Nursery Tales from
Around the World," which has a few variations of it (I thought this
would have enough background, but patron says not quite...). She's
not really interested in more alternate versions of the tale. Just
the background. If you have an idea or a good source, please let me
know....
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Steven Engelfried, West Linn Public Library
1595 Burns Streeet West Linn, OR 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 Wed Feb 4 20:22:26 1998
From: Kathy Maron Wood <woodk@clpgh.org>
Subject: stumper-glass cabinet
To all,
I need your help. A patron is asking about a story
that she thinks is called *Glass Cabinet.* Everything
breaks except for one glass. It is a strong story with
a moral, also environmental by saying that the earth is
what you put into it (?).
It's not much to go on. She's not sure if it is a single
book or in a collection. I did check *The Storyteller's
Sourcebook* with no luck.
TIA,
Kathy Maron-Wood, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
woodk@clpgh.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:22:57 1998
From: Silvia Macor <597014@ican.net>
ubject: stumper- song & video
Hi to all, this came up at one of our meetings- a child is looking for a
video that has a song entitled "Everyone wants to be a cat"- is anyone
familiar with this? This sounds like a Disney movie doesn't it? We hope the
child has the title right. Thanks for your help. Reply to 597014@ican.net.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:23:00 1998
From: PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATES <J_WATERS@venus.twu.edu>
ubject: AD: Workshop advertisement
ISSUES & DECISIONS
LIBRARY FACILITY PLANNING WORKSHOP
7 hours for $70
Saturday, March 14, Kansas City Central Library, Downtown Kansas City
>From 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m.
(Take advantage of "Saturday Night Stayover" for Much Lower Air Fares)
This hands-on, interactive workshop will address the following:
Sites, Site Selection, and Parking
Services, Building Size, and Number of Levels and Years to Plan For
Technology for Services and Facility Impact
New, Renovate, Expand
Capital Cost Estimate and Scheduling/Timing
Operational Cost Impacts with Larger Space
Selection of Consultants and Architects
Your presenters will be
Dick Waters, MLS
Brad Waters, AIA
Bill Wilson, MLS
To register and/or for further information, please contact:
PROVIDENCE Associates Inc
P.O. Box 425979, Denton, TX 76294.5979
940.898.0300 (telephone) 940.898.0201 (fax) j_waters@twu.edu (email)
Check, Cash, MC, or Visa
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:23:33 1998
From: Lyn Persson <lpersson@nslsilus.org>
ubject: position available
Help Wanted, Full-time. Youth Services librarian for busy department in
suburban public library.
Flexible individual with outgoing personality, computer knowledge and
strong interest in books. Prefer experience with junior high age
patrons. Duties include reference work, materials selection and
programming. MLS preferred but will consider an appropriate combination
of education and experience. Position available March 2.
Please send resume and letter stating qualifications to Ms. Lyn Persson,
Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091 (or FAX
847/256-6933, attention Lyn Persson).
a p.s. about the above: we are about to move into a beautiful, sunny and
greatly expanded area. We have wonderful patrons and a congenial working
environment. This is a great job! Lyn Persson, lpersson@nslsilus.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:24:18 1998
From: Estella Prendez <EstellaP@LHQSMTP.COLAPL.ORG>
Subject: Job Bulletin
This announcement has been posted to multiple listings. Please excuse
the duplication.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
AN ACTIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
LIBRARIAN I
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, Children#s, Government Services, Reference Services
and Technical Services Librarians.
ALL POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO QUALIFIED MEN AND WOMEN.
PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF
1990. DISABLED PERSONS WHO BELIEVE THEY NEED REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION, OR HELP IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A POSITION,
MAY CONTACT THE LIBRARY#S ADA COORDINATOR AT (562)
940-8431. DEAF APPLICANTS WITH TELEPHONE-TELETYPE EQUIPMENT
MAY LEAVE TYPEWRITTEN MESSAGES BY CALLING (562) 940-8477.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To schedule an examination
appointment and obtain application forms, contact Brenda LaFave or
Beatriz Co 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, 90242. This
examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. The
next examinations are scheduled on February 13, March 13, and April
17, 1998.
Salary: $2,715 - $3,362
Exam No: Q8334P
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A Master of
Library Science degree -or- completion of 36 graduate quarter units in a
library science curriculum leading to a Master of Library Science degree.
LICENSE: A California Class "3" Driver's License may be required.
REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Persons who are successful in this
examination but who do not have a Master of Library Science degree will
be withheld from the eligible list until this degree is obtained.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a
passing grade on the examination will be added to the eligible list and,
unless appointed, will appear in the order of their score group for a
period of at least four (4) months following the date of eligibility. No
person may compete in this examination more than once every four (4)
months.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
-Must be able to retrieve and place books and materials on high shelves
at maximum of 90" above the floor and place and retrieve items on floor
level shelves in order to weed shelves and locate collection materials.
-Must be able to use Automated Circulation System computer terminals
and other computer generated equipment; input data into a computer
terminal; and use telephone equipment.
-Extensive public and telephone contact requiring good communication
skills. Employees must exhibit a positive and friendly service approach
when dealing with customers.
-Must be able to travel to locations throughout Los Angeles County to
attend meetings, training sessions, and conduct specific assignments.
-Must be able to operate audio-visual equipment, photocopy machines,
microfilm/microfiche reader printers and other equipment.
-Must be able to prepare various reports.
VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible list for this examination
will be used to fill permanent positions at facilities throughout the County
of Los Angeles.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION: This examination will consist of an
interview covering training, experience, personal fitness and general
ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%.
Candidates claiming Veterans Credit must present a copy of their
honorable discharge or Certificate of Service (DD214) at the time of filing.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: It is to your
advantage to fill out your application completely and correctly so that you
receive full credit for your related education and experience. If your
application is incomplete, it may be rejected at any stage of the selection
process. In addition, please submit a resume of your education and
experience and proof of a Master of Library Science Degree with your
application. IT IS THE APPLICANT#S RESPONSIBILITY TO FILL OUT
THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY, LEGIBLY AND CORRECTLY
BEFORE SUBMITTING IT.
Successful candidates must complete a background investigation,
including a fingerprint search. Examples of disqualifying factors may
include:
-Any felony conviction
-Job related misdemeanor convictions
-Certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic
violations
The Public Library does not discriminate against applicants with
disabilities. If an applicant wishes special arrangements to accommodate
an impairment, the applicant should contact the Department#s ADA
Coordinator at (562) 940-8431 at least one week prior to the scheduled
examination.
EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION: Immigration law requires that all
persons hired after
November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the
County which show satisfactory proof of: 1) Identity and 2) U.S.
Citizenship or a legal right to work permanently in the United States.
ALL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE POSITIVE
IDENTIFICATION BEFORE BEING ADMITTED TO THIS EXAMINATIONS.
PLEASE BRING TO THE EXAMINATION A VALID DRIVER#S LICENSE OR
ANOTHER FORM OF VALID IDENTIFICATION WHICH HAS YOUR
PHOTOGRAPH AND SIGNATURE (SCHOOL OR BUSINESS I.D. CARD,
BUILDING PASS, PROFESSIONAL LICENSE, VALID PASSPORT, ETC.).
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:24:39 1998
From: Estella Prendez <EstellaP@LHQSMTP.COLAPL.ORG>
Subject: Job Bulletin
This announcement has been posted to multiple listings. Please excuse
the duplication.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
AN ACTIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EDP SUPPORT ANALYST II
The County of Los Angeles Public Library is one of the nations#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#.
Applications should be submitted to the County of Los Angeles Public
Library Human Resources Development Office, 7400 E. Imperial
Highway, Room 223, Downey, CA 90242, Monday thru Friday, beginning
Friday, December 19, 1997, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This
examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is
subject to closure at anytime. For further information call the Human
Resources Development Office at (562) 940-8434. Please follow the
procedures outlined in the section below entitled #FILING
INSTRUCTIONS#.
SALARY: $3,370 - $3,957
EXAM NO.: Q2535A
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A
Bachelor#s Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field such as
Computer Technology or Management Information Systems -AND- Two
years# full time paid experience within the last three years specializing in
PC/LAN systems analysis, design and applications support -OR- three
years# full-time paid technical staff experience within the last four years
specializing in PC/LAN systems analysis, design and applications
support, one year which must have been in an Information Systems
department in which the applicant performed computer support analysis
in such fields as end user support, local area network administration,
communications support, and office automation systems. For Los
Angeles County employees, the one year experience is at the level of
EDP Support Analyst I.
LICENSE: A California Class #3" Driver#s License is required.
PHYSICAL CLASS: #2" Light.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a
passing grade in this examination will be added on the Eligible List.
Candidates will appear in the order of their score group for a period of
twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
--Must be able to analyze user requirements, microcomputer
configurations, and applications software in order to define and develop
system or program modifications as necessary to ensure that the system
meets user requirements, including system training and documentation.
--Must be able to perform tasks related to installing, configuring,
implementing, and maintaining Windows 95 and 3.x, and Mac OS
standalone and networked computers, local and wide area networks in a
NetWare 4.x environment including file server setup, hub installation,
creation of login scripts, assignment of user rights, cabling, user training,
and remote access systems such as communications servers and
telephone access servers.
--Must be able to develop written procedures for microcomputer usage,
maintenance, acquisition, and application development requiring
excellent business/technical writing skills.
--Must be able to travel to multiple locations throughout Los Angeles
County on a daily basis to assist end users at field sites with
microcomputer issues, provide PC/LAN support, and conduct specific
assignments.
--Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
--Must be able to install and configure data communications
hardware/software, including network interface cards and modems, and
software for E-mail, Telnet, Internet access, and micro/mainframe links
based on TCP/IP including assignment of IP addresses and custom
modifications to Internet browsers.
--Must be able to install and configure CD-ROM format multimedia
programs and create graphical user menus.
--Must have the ability to work with various levels of end users.
Extensive end user contact at field sites and in a help desk environment
requiring strong interpersonal communication skills will be required.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
--Novell CNE certification.
--Microsoft MPS or CSE and/or Novell CIP certification.
--Experience providing computer support for a public or academic library
and knowledge of library operations.
--Expertise in the following: NetWare 3.x, GroupWise, Netscape, Corel 7
Suite, WordPerfect for Windows and Macintosh, Microsoft Office
Professional Suite, Lotus 1-2-3 v5.0, Presentations, ProComm.
-- Internet expertise including Telnet, E-mail, FTP, HTML, Java, and
web page development.
-- Ability to work independently and function as a team member.
The Public Library does not discriminate against applicants with
disabilities. If an applicant wishes special arrangements to accommodate
an impairment, the applicant should contact the Department#s ADA
Coordinator at (562) 940-8431 by the last day of filing.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION: This examination will consist of a
qualifying evaluation of education and experience. Only those
candidates that have clearly shown that they meet the selection
requirements will be invited to participate in an interview weighted 100%.
The interview will cover technical knowledge and critical analytical
ability; customer services orientation; openness to learning; and the
general ability to perform the duties.
Applicants must submit a legible copy of a degree or transcripts of
school records confirming successful completion of the required degree
and /or technical certificates at the time of filing.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Candidates claiming veteran#s credit must
submit a legible photocopy of their or certificate of service (DD-214) with
their application which shows type of discharge and dates of service.
FILING INSTRUCTIONS: The acceptance of your application will depend
on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection
Requirements. Your application must indicate complete information,
including dates of education and all jobs held for the past ten years. In
addition, for each position held, provide the name and address of the
employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work
performed and salary earned. Information on the application is subject to
verification. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Candidates who possess Desirable Qualifications must indicate so and
provide proof of any educational programs at the time of filing. It is the
applicant#s responsibility to fill out the application completely,
legibly and correctly before submitting it.
Successful candidates must complete a background investigation,
including a fingerprint search. Examples of disqualifying factors may
include:
- Any felony conviction
- Job related misdemeanor convictions
- Certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic
violations
EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION: Immigration law requires that all
persons hired after November 6, 1986 are required to present original
documents to the County which show satisfactory proof of: 1) identity
and 2) U.S. Citizenship or a legal right to work permanently in the United
States.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 20:25:38 1998
From: "Carolyn Noah" <cnoah@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org>
Subject: MA job opening -- Leominster
submitted on behalf of Susan Shelton, Director, Leominster Public
Library, MA.
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN
Challenging position as Head of Children's Services, Leominster
Public Library. Master's degree in library science from ALA
accredited school and previous public library work with children
required. Familiarity with computer technology and its application
to children necessary. Responsibilities include supervision of 2 FTE
and volunteers, collection development, programming, community
outreach, public relations and reference. Salary range $30,868 -
$39,058 in 7 steps with fringe benefits. Position open until filled,
but those applications received by February 21st will receive first
consideration. Send letter of application and resume to Susan
Shelton, Director, Leominster Public Library, 30 West Street,
Leominster, MA 01453
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 21:56:04 1998
From: Karen Laird <klaird@worthington.lib.oh.us>
Subject: www scavenger hunts
Hi all!
I apologize if this has been discussed at length before--for some reason
I have been unable to get into the archives. We are hoping to try doing
a www scavenger hunt as the program we offer for 5th/6th grade class
visits. Has anyone done this sort of thing? Anything that worked
really well? Any tips or advice? Please e-mail me directly. Thanks a
million!!
Karen Laird
klaird@worthington.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 22:42:36 1998
From: Beajan@aol.com
Subject: Library survey for thesis
I am currently a student at Rowan University on NJ working on my thesis. For
my thesis I will be conducting a survey and calculating the homework fill rate
taken from Virginia Walters' Output Measures for Public Library Service to
Children, a Manual of standardized procedures, in order to measure how well
the children's collection at the Gloucester County Library is servicing it's
patrons in this area. Are the children able to obtain the resources needed to
complete school assignments? I would like to hear from anyone who has
conducted a similiar survey. What were the results? Was the survey helpful?
Thanks,
Janet
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Feb 4 22:58:49 1998
From: Marsha Rakestraw <rakestma@oplin.lib.oh.us>
ubject: Thank You for Suggestions
Thanks so much to all of you who sent me suggestions about the reader's
theatre and the Arthur event. We are incorporating several of those ideas.
By the way, our staff has created its own reader's theatre group. We
perform here at the library during Children's Book Week, National Library
Week, etc., so the group is something that is already established. It's a
very informal group, and we have a great deal of fun. It also is a great PR
tool, and the kids get to know our faces. Thanks again for the help!
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 Wed Feb 4 23:39:38 1998
From: Marsha Rakestraw <rakestma@oplin.lib.oh.us>
ubject: Thank you for TAB/Genre Label help
A big thank you to all of you who responded for my plea for help regarding
teen advisory boards and genre labels. Both proposals went to the director
in December, and I am still waiting for feedback (she had a death in the
family over the holidays and was gone a great deal). I am confident that
with some persuading the TAB will fly, and with a great deal of coaxing, I
may get to put genre labels on my YA fiction. My proposals were much
stronger thanks to the information many of you shared. Thanks again!
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 Wed Feb 4 23:47:48 1998
From: "Julie Abbott" <jules@cooklib.org>
Subject: Re: Career Day
Great story, Kimberly! But can I now add "librarian recruitment" to
my growing "101 uses for a bookmobile" list? (Well, I think it's as
cool as a fire truck...)
(When I do one of these things, I like to tell the kids about the
wide varieties of things librarians do... everything from
storytelling, to working with computers, to driving a bookmobile to
doing "detective work," to defending their rights to
read, listen and view... and you can portray "collection development"
as getting paid to shop) :)
Julie Abbott
Outreach Coordinator
Cook Memorial Library
413 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-2330 (voice and TDD)
jules@cooklib.org
http://www.cooklib.org
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