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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Feb 15 13:25:33 1998
From: Walter Minkel <walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Re: Black History websites...thanks
Thanks very much, Gary, for the nice things about our page. The correct
URL for our Homework Center is www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/kids/homework/
We wish we could make it shorter! --W
On Thu, 12 Feb 1998, Gary L. Fraser III wrote:
> Thanks to everyone who responded with their suggestions. Here are all the
> ones that were sent to me. Our page has about 31 black history-themed links
> for those that are interested (www.hdpl.org/homework.htm). For the record,
> I must say that I've always been very impressed by the Multonamah County
> Library's website...I've used it many times. Everyone on PUBYAC should
> check it out (www.multonomah.lib.or.us), its the best children's/YA webpage
> I've seen.
>
> Gary
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
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Yo! Banana boy! --Palindrome-of-the-month Club
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Feb 15 13:25:35 1998
From: lochwouters@axp.winnefox.org
ubject: Re: Outside hours reading
Our staff does any reading they are interested in at home. As dept.
head, I give everyone an opportunity to look over new acquisitions, note
call number and jacket flap blurbs during work time. I figure that will
get everyone at least semi-familiarized with content. If people's
interest is piqued, they will often take books on break to read or take
them home. Staffers booktalk to each other and share enthusiasm and
recommendations. Its too darn busy where we are to read on work time...we
wouldn't get anything else done and I'm afraid the kids and adults who
use the children's area would be stuck helping themselves while we kept
our noses in a book. When I was on the Newbery committee, the board
graciously granted me a work day at home per week to read the books on
library time as a thank you for taking on the commitment to that
committee on behalf of our small library. But that was an extraordinary
(& much appreciated) exception for a special circumstance.
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Marge Loch-Wouters | Email: lochwouters@winnefox.org
Menasha's Public Library lochwout@athenet.net
Elisha D. Smith Public Library | Phone: (920)751-5165
Menasha, WI 54952-3191 | Fax: (920)751-5159
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Feb 15 13:25:33 1998
From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@zelda.walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
ubject: Re: sign-language interpreters at programs
Smaller communities such as yours and mine cannot provide a professional
signer on request, as you point out. One of the blessings of being in such
a community, I've found is that we have a much higher level of community
spirit and volunteerism. (I don't expect to get paid here for my
storytelling; I also must be able to plug the library.)
Two signers have volunteered to be available for agreed-upon in advance
programs. This isn't the same as calling on them when a request has been
put in. That would be harder.
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 Sun Feb 15 13:25:37 1998
From: Ruth Shafer <shafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: sign-language interpreters at programs
We have worked with interpreters for many years....
During our summer reading program we always provide interpretation at one
of our two weekly program ( the programs are identical). We have worked
with the same woman for at least 6 years. We pay her $40 for each
program. I think she is reasonilby prices. Unfortunatley we have not had
any hearing impaired children ever come to one of the programs, at least
no one who had identified themself, and noone that the interpreter has
noticed. She does a wonderful job, and doesn't seem to be concerned about
the fact the nobody really needs her services. She says it is healthy for
our community to be aware of the hearing impaired, and that this is a
great public forum to be reminded. The 100+ children at the six programs
seem to really enjoy her as well. I would say that her presence really
enhances our programs.
Let me also add that we are a fairly well funded library and that
Children's Services is regarded with (almost) as much respect at Ref.,
Inter Library Loan, and Distrcit wide (10 branches) Information Services.
Ruth Shafer
Vancouver Community Library
Vancouver, WA
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Feb 15 13:25:33 1998
From: "Andrea H. Mandel" <mandel@voicenet.com>
Subject: "children's author appearances"
I need some assistance on helping a patron who is a teacher at a local
elementary school. They are looking for a author to visit their school
and needs some assistance finding one. Of course it would help if this
author was popular among the K-3 set (no she didn't inquire about Marc
Brown!!)
Does anyone know how to find these resources? I did attempt to look at
the various children's publisher's sites on the web - but did not have
too much success.
She informed me that they had some money put aside for this appearance -
but some of the authors have gotten prohibitive in their fees. She had
seen Patricia Reilly Giff and commented that she had no rapport with the
children!
Thanks in advance!!
Andrea Mandel
Young Adult and Children's Librarian
Marple Public Library
Sproul & Springfield Roads
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 353-1510
mandel@voicenet.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Feb 15 13:25:33 1998
From: Elaine Williams <williael@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: sign-language interpreters at programs
On Thu, 12 Feb 1998, Carol Scrimgeour wrote:
> Our Youth Services Department was approached this week by a parent who
> wishes to bring his hearing impaired child to some of our programs. I am
> aware of the American Disabilities Act, and know that by law we must
> provide an interpreter at the program if we get such a request. I also
> know that the fees of the interpreter are considerable. In our library,
> we are limping along after many years of level-funded budgets <snip>
My library is not too far from several colleges, and I know some college
students who know sign language who might volunteer in order to get more
practice, so you might post an ad at a local college. Also, many churches
have someone to interpret church services, and there might be someone
around you who would see such help as part of ministering to the
community.
Good luck!
Elaine Williams
Lynchburg, OH
williael@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Feb 15 13:25:35 1998
From: Lynn Cockett <cockett@scils.rutgers.edu>
Subject: Re: full vs part-time management
Hi All,
I have read (and saved) all the comments on full- vs. part-time managers of
children's departments. I think that most everything has been said, so I
won't add my opinion. I have a book to recommend to all of you struggling
with issues like this, though. The title is _The Second Shift_ and it's by
Arlie (Russel) Hochschild.
Hochschild is a sociologist, and is particularly interested in issues that
affect women. She conducted many in-depth interviews over 8 (I think) years,
in order to learn what kinds of things women and their husbands do to deal
with the fact that they both work and they have children. Realize that there
won't be any answers, but there will be lots of questions raised. I
recommend it highly.
Lynn Cockett
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