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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:11:07 1998
From: Enid Costley <ecostley@arrowhead.lib.mn.us>
ubject: Computer catalogs for kids
We are looking at a semi statewide computer system linking school, public
and academic libraries. For those not interested in participating in the
semi-statewide computer system a gateway system will be provided at access
each others databases.
What experiences good and bad have you had working with this kind of system?
How important is it to have a catalog for designed for kids? I keep
hearing. "Kids do not need a catalog for them... kids get it"
Enid Costley
Hibbing Public Library
2020 East Fifth Avenue
Hibbing, MN 55746
ecostley@arrowhead.lib.mn.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:11:12 1998
From: "Steven Cinami" <steven_cinami@email.msn.com>
Subject: Literacy Event Centerpieces
Calling All Creative Types!
Here's a challenge:
One of my colleagues is on a committee which is hosting an event to gain the
support of the business communtiy for literacy programs. the theme is
"Pages to Progress". She needs ideas for simple centerpieces on each
of the
tables (50) that suggest books, literacy, reading,etc. People attending
will be from the business community, so she would like the centerpieces
geared toward that group. Of course, she doesn't have much money.
Any ideas?
TIA
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 Mon Feb 9 13:12:23 1998
From: Cindy Miller <cmiller@scls.lib.wi.us>
ubject: MLS Correspondence Course
Sorry if this has been discussed already but I am trying to find a MLS
program offered as a correspondence course. Does anyone know if an ALA
accredited program like this exists?
Thanks in advance,
Cindy Kester
McMillan Memorial Library
cmiller@scls.lib.wi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:13:21 1998
From: Wejohnso@aol.com
Subject: Re: rubber stamps
Sunday, February
8, 1998
Dear Peggy,
My wife says this outfit sells (from other companies' catalogs) at a 25%
discount:
California Stampin'
205-D Main Street
Pleasanton, California 94566
Phone: 510-417-8420 Fax: 510-417-8421
Email: suzanne@castampin.com.
This firm's catalog has dinosaurs and hearts:
Personal Stamp Exchange
360 Sutton Place
Santa Rosa, California 95407
(707) 588-8058 Fax (707) 588-7476.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:11:11 1998
From: Lynn Cockett <cockett@scils.rutgers.edu>
Subject: Re: Black History websites?
Gary,
Since you posted to Pubyac, I am making the assumption that you want children's
oriented stuff. Last summer, a student in my History of Children's Literature
Course at Rutgers prepared an excellent web site on Anansi the Spider, and his
travels from the Ashanti to America, and the West Indies. It's fun and
informative, and it looks like the student has actually done a lot of work on it
since its inception. If you're interested, here's the URL
http://scils.rutgers.edu/~mafro/anansi.html
Hope you enjoy.
Lynn Cockett
Rutgers University
cockett@scils.rutgers.edu
Gary Fraser wrote:
> I've done some preliminary searches, but just to cover all the bases....can
> anyone recommend any really good sites for Black History-related info?
Thank
> you and please respond to me personally.
>
> gary
>
> Gary L. Fraser III
> gfraser@intermind.net; www.hdpl.org
> Henderson District Public Libraries
> 280 Water St.
> Henderson, NV 89015
> Internet Public Library; www.ipl.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:11:12 1998
From: "mary squires" <rufesqui@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: full- vs. parttime management
Dear Hope,
On Feb 7th, you wrote:
But the Head of the Children's Department (my boss) was part-time, and I
found I just couldn't work well in this situation. (Couldn't work well?
Hah! I was throwing up in the car on the way to work! I used up all my
sick time as soon as it was allotted to me. My neck never untensed no
matter how many professional massages I paid for!)
--What was making you so tense? Was it because you had to put in so
much extra work since the head of the department was only there
part-time? I think if you told that to the Director, she might
understand why it is important to have the department head there all the
time.
The Director told me she knew she had to tell the Dept. Head to either
come back fulltime or step down completely, but that she (the Director)
couldn't do this without specific reasons.
--I think one good reason is that if someone is going to assume the
responsibility of running/managing an entire department, it is only
reasonable to be prepared to put in full-time hours. That's what
professional jobs are all about. It isn't fair to have the title
without putting in the requisite time and effort.
"Isn't it obvious? How can it POSSIBLY be for the good of the library
to have the busiest department managed by a parttime person?
--EXACTLY!!
It seems to me that all this is related to other questions: Why should
a library require its children's librarians to have MLS degrees? Why
should a library require its children's librarians to have studied
children's literature, children's programming, child development, and
reading theory in addition to reference, collection development,
intellectual freedom,cataloging/organization of information, and
management? Why should anyone take children's services seriously at
all?
--These are enormously important questions. My personal opinion is that
the childrens' department is one of the MOST important within the
library; and as with any other job that involves children, employees
should be well-trained and educated. There is no excuse for taking short
cuts in an area that involves the intellectual, social and spiritual
development of children. People who don't understand that teaching and
raising our children to be thoughtful, resourceful and LITERATE should
not be working in public libraries, at least not in the children's
department.
>
"What is the best way for ALL of us to give our children the care they
need and deserve in this day and age?"
>
--Of course there is no standard solution for this dilemma that women
have to face. I think it is a matter of making choices, and being
prepared to make sacrifices. Perhaps this department head should take a
few years off work to be a full-time mother, and then return to work
when her children are in school. Then again, that might not be
financially feasible. I don't really have an answer to that one. I do
think, however, that the young patrons of the library are just as
entitled to full-time effort on the part of the staff as all children
are entitled to full-time love and support at home.
I hope these thoughts are interesting or helpful to you! Good luck!
Mary Squires
rufesqui@hotmail.com
>
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Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:15:55 1998
From: Jane Casto <jcasto@clsn1269.cumberland.lib.nc.us>
Subject: Re: full- vs. parttime management
This reminds me of a similar situation that my mother faced in the
Dolivery Room at a hospital. there, the department head was, for a time,
part-time. The department suffered from:
1. low moral brought on by:
a. a boss that was not available to handle managerial decisions when
needed
this is the bottom line. A part-time manager cannot supervise full-time
staff and a busy department that is open 40 plus hours a week.
The department will not have continuity. The manager will spend most of
her time either at meetings or catching up from being off. This is not
effective.
Part-time status also communicates less committment then does
full-time...not a good message for a department head position to
communicate. However, the longer this is allowed to continue, the less
likely it will be that the Director could get the position converted back
to full-time...haven't things been 'rolling along...?' To a lean and mean
county or city government, this might look cost effective to have more
part-time managers, if the department appears to be functioning.
This, in itself, is a good reason to get this position converted back to
part-time before more time goes by. But spending more salary $$$ will
mean coming up with reasons why the part-time path has not been cost
effective.
The fact that two professionals have been lost because of the situation is
a good place to start. The hidden costs for recruiting, training and lost
productivity should be calculated and weighted against the cost of having
the postion converted to full-time (here I am assuming that only part-time
for the children's head is budgeted for?).
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| Jane Casto |
| Librarian II |
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| Mail: Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center |
| Cliffdale Branch Library |
| 6882 Cliffdale Road |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina 28314-1975 |
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| E-Mail: jcasto@cumberland.lib.nc.us |
| http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us |
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| Phone: (910) 864-2600 |
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:12:15 1998
From: Jill Patterson <jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us>
ubject: Re: full- vs. parttime management
Hope,
You didn't specifically say WHY having a part-time boss didn't work for
you. For years, the local arboretum had a half-time director and full-time
assistant director. The director's job was to raise money, the asst.
director was responsible for day-to-day activities.
It is possible that the staff positions could be broken out and made
workable. The Dept. Head could be responsible for certain
tasks--collection development, policy issues, planning and the assistant
responsible for day to day activities--programming, staffing the desk,
outreach. It depends on the community, how the library is used. and most
importantly, communication among the staff. It would be critical to have
scheduled meetings between the Dept. Head and the assistant at least weekly
and a staff meeting once a month. Voice mail, e-mail, and memos would
supplement that. Responsibilities, policies, chain of command, would have
to be clearly outlined. And the right person hired.
In practice, I agree that managing a department requires a full-time person
just to be there and know what's going on. Philosophically, I think it
could work otherwise. Someone suggested that all parents should work
part-time, so dads and moms could both have more time with their kids.
I'm looking forward to hearing others' opinions!
*** NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS ***
Jill Patterson jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us
Glendora Public Library 140 S. Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741
Tel: 626/852-4896 FAX: 626/852-4899
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:13:33 1998
From: Olsen Cynthia <colsen@torrnet.com>
Subject: Interactive library home pages
Hi all!
Hoping to be on the Internet for ALL our branches by the summer, we
are interested to checking out the various libraries' home pages and
what they are doing for teens. If you have a section aimed at teens,
or an interactive portion, please send me your address. It might be fun
to try and connect this summer.
Send to : colsen@torrnet.com THANKS!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:13:00 1998
From: Marcia Elias <eliasm@pls.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Programs for children under age 3.
Hi,
A year ago, I started a "Baby Storytime," for babies 4-14 months. The
storytimes have been a success. There is definitely a need for this type
of storytime. I limit the size of group to eight to ten babies, with
sessions running six weeks. Due to the demand, I've had to have backup
sessions.
I tend to use books with repetitive stories with bold graphics, bright and
pleasing colors, large page size, board books, mother goose rhyme
collections, and rhythmic picture books. Pop-ups and lift-the-flaps are
very popular also.
I use alot of songs, rhymes, and finger/toe/belly games. Two good
sources:
Piggyback Songs for Infants & Toddlers (compiled by Jean Warren) and
Pat-A-Cake and Other Play Rhymes (Joanna Cole & Stephanie Calmenson).
I compiled a booklist called: "Baby's Bookshelf" and "Parent's
Bookshelf."
Promotion was in-house (verbally and with flyers), visits to local
pediataricians' offices, day-care centers, hospitals, recreation
departments, and of course newspaper announcements (local papers and
schools).
The parents sit with the babies in their laps, since there are alot of
finger/toe/belly games. If there is space, some will sit on the floor
with babies.
The time frame usually will run 20-30 minutes. It's an active storytime.
Have Fun!
Marcia Elias
Atherton Library
San Mateo County Library System, California
On Thu, 29 Jan 1998, Emily Jackson 504-231-3760 wrote:
> If you are providing programs for babies under the age of two, could you
> please let me know about it?
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:11:07 1998
From: Lauren Drinkard <lauren@startspot.com>
ubject: Seeking feedback on Web site
I am seeking feedback on a new Internet publishing project. LibrarySpot (http://www.libraryspot.com)
is a new site designed to be the information sweetspot of the best library and
reference resources on the Web. The site offers a convenient gateway to more
than 2,500 libraries around the world and simplifies the search for top-notch
reference tools, periodicals and online texts, library information and more by
bringing the best sites together with engaging editorial in one convenient,
easy-to-use spot.
As librarians on the information front line, your feedback is very important to
me. If you have thoughts on how I can improve LibrarySpot or would like to
recommend other relevant library and reference resources, please drop me a note
at lauren@startspot.com. I would enjoy hearing from you.
Best Wishes,
Lauren Drinkard
LibrarySpot
http://www.libraryspot.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:11:09 1998
From: MShubee@aol.com
Subject: Telemedia system
Pubyacer's,
I have a question to pose regarding a telemedia system. I have the VCR
rack system set up in my library and teachers are asked to sign up for a date
and time to show their movie as well as leaving the movie, clearly labeled, so
I know which tape belongs in which VCR. I have also asked that my teachers
"sign up" one day previous to the showing of the movie to alleviate
any last
min. pleas and/or confusion. My problem is becoming this, teachers are still
coming in at the last minute requesting to use the system. When I remind them
they should have signed up the previous day, I get MANY types of excuses as to
why they didn't. I try to be as tactful as I can and explain that those that
"signed up" and followed directions receive first consideration. The
teachers
walk away upset and I can't help but feel that they're displeased with me.
What else can I do?
Jane
MShubee@aol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:11:13 1998
From: Sarah Hudson <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
Subject: DRA
Bonita Kale wrote in her response about YA's on Kids' Computers:
Anyone know what DRA is? Please tell me, if you do. It's the name of the
program or the company or something that Clevnet uses, and apparently it
can't do what's needed.
DRA is a company that provides online public acess catalog software, as well
as acquisitions, circulation, and reference components, like DYNIX or other
products. I used it at a former position, and it can be useful. We did not have
internet capacities on it, but I did like several of the searching features.
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 owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:13:44 1998
From: Edgewater Park - Jacques School <epjacq@nothinbut.net>
Subject: Read Across America
Greetings:
I visited the Dr. Seuss site (Random House) and downloaded the activity
worksheets (3 of them). Could someone tell me if I need permission to
copy them for our school? They do not have any identifying copyright
information on the pages, just "Seussville" and "Home" at
the top of the
page.
TIA
Cathy Dugan, Teacher
Magowan School
epjacq@nothinbut.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:16:28 1998
From: "Marin Younker" <marin.ci.tigard.or.us>
Subject: electric library vs. world news cd-rom
input needed: does anyone subscribe to either the online electric
library or the "facts on file" world news cd-rom? our teen section,
in the near future, will include 2 pc terminals and we're looking for
useful, comprehensive electronic homework tools. the electric
library is given a good review in slj's jan '98 issue, but i have
some concerns. because it is online/web, is it slow, does it
crash/freeze frequently (realize that this is affected by our
networks/hardware...)? it also boasts that it there is "no need to
worry about access to inappropriate web sites" - a loaded statement,
as we all know. slj review states "the program screens out
inappropriate sexual material," meaning?! anyone have experience
with this online database? the world news cd-rom is reviewed in
kliatt's jan '98 issue and is given a glowing review. anyone have
any experience with this cd-rom? please reply to me if you have any
comments, feedback, complaints, etc. tia. marin younker.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
J. Marin Younker
Youth Services Librarian
Tigard Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:11:10 1998
From: "Diana Fausto" <faus1467@rowan.edu>
Subject: Re: National Library Week
To help you expand the storytelling you could have the young adults
devise groups that would read a story then follow it up with
an activity such as role playing, creating a new ending, making a
collage about the theme of the story, any visual display that will
extend the group's learning of the story.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:35:24 1998
From: "Bridgett Johnson" <bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
Subject: Trustee training
Our state library organization (Montana) is trying to find some good
trustee education materials. Do you know of any videos or training
aides or programs that are available? What are some things that you
as Youth Services people would like trustees to have some knowledge
of to make your job easier? Any suggestions or leads are welcomed.
Thanks, Bridgett Johnson, bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org
Bridgett Johnson,Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library, 701 W. Main, Lewistown, Montana 59457
(406) 538 - 8559 bridgett@lewis-carnegie-lib.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:36:02 1998
From: MShubee@aol.com
Subject: Emu Book
Hello all,
Since I have seen some of the best minds on here answering questions, I
figured I'd ask one in hopes of a response.
Last year I attended an in-service for my school. Although the topic was
less then stimulating, I did come out of it with a wonderful book. I just
can't remember the title of the book. The presenter read a story about an
Emu, I'm not sure of the name of the emu but I do know that it unhappy with
it's surroundings at the zoo and always wanted to leave it's spot in the zoo
to see how the other animals at the zoo lived. To make a long story short,
after visiting many of the other animals in that zoo the Emu finally decided
that it would much rather stay in it's own little area being an Emu. Does
anyone know the title, author and publisher of this book. It's an easy read.
Thank you all in advance for your "brain power".
Jane
MShubee@aol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:38:29 1998
From: NanMagi@aol.com
Subject: Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear
I have a friend creating a teaching unit on the Little Mouse, the Red Ripe
Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by Audrey Wood. She would appreciate any
ideas you might share concerning related activities with this book. Please
respond directly to me at NanMagi@aol.com
TIA
Nancy Magi
Youth Services Coordinator
Chattanooga, TN
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:38:27 1998
From: "Diana Fausto" <faus1467@rowan.edu>
Subject: "The Giver"guide
>I am reading the book "The Giver" for a literature class and am
being asked to develop a teacher's guide on the story. Any
suggestions? Please reply directly to me.
faus1467@rowan.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:38:36 1998
From: "Johnson, Deidre" <djohnson@wcupa.edu>
Subject: Stumper: child locked in attic
Help. A friend remembers reading a book in the 1960s--about 4th or 5th
grade level--about a child (probably named Greta) who was locked in an attic
but could sneak out. She'd go out and have minor adventures--she got some
buns or rolls once. My friend says it was similar to _The Little Princess_,
but definitely *isn't* _Little Princess_ or _Sara Crewe_. She's now trying
to find the book again.
Would anyone with suggestions please email djohnson@wcupa.edu?
Thank you.
Deidre Johnson
West Chester University
djohnson@wcupa.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Feb 9 13:38:53 1998
From: Toni Grow - Baldwin <growtoni@metronet.lib.mi.us>
Subject: stumper response--song and video
You were right to think of Disney. "Everybody wants to be a cat" is a
swinging number from THE ARISTOCATS.
Toni Grow
Young Adult Librarian
Baldwin Public Library
Birmingham, MI
So many books, so little time!
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