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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 10:56:51 1998
From: "Maeleah K. Carlisle" <mkcarlis@indiana.edu>
Subject: Re: sign-language interpreters at programs
I am reading with interest these postings regarding what to do about sign
language interepreters for a library that "can't afford" one. I fully
realize that some libraries have very limited budgets and will be
interested to see what other responses are posted. However, I would offer
a few words of caution (from the perspective of having referred
organzations to qualified interpreters and advocating for interpreters for
deaf individuals). The Americans with Disabilities Act does say that a
"qualified" interpreter must be provided, however, the term qualified
is
ambiguous. Some places will only hire certified interpreters, but in my
opinion there are some interpreters who are "qualified" and know the
language well and can interpret, but are not certified. Thus this leads
to my concern about using volunteers to interpret. Although, I think it's
a nice gesture to have someone volunteer their interpreting services, this
is a professional field and I wouldn't plan on that happening all the
time. Also with volunteers you may get someone who has taken a few classes
in sign language and thinks they can "interpret." This person would
not
be qualified and then you will end up with a very unhappy deaf person who
still has no idea what is going on.
In regard to requesting the service, it is reasonable to have the person
request an interpreter ahead of time so you have time to figure out who
you can get to interpret.
Also, be aware that there are different kinds of "sign language"
interpreting. Some deaf people prefer signed exact english (sign for every
English word in the exact English word order), others prefer American Sign
Language (has its own grammatical structure much like French has its own
grammatical structure), or oral interpretation (mouthing the words that
are spoken), or other formats. Here the best thing is talk to the person
who needs the interpreter or have the interpreter talk to that person to
make sure the deaf person's communication needs will be met and the
interpreter feels they are qualified to interpret in that way.
This still does not address the issue of where to come up with the money
to pay for an interpreter, but having been an advocate from the other side,
and now I will be soon completing my MLS, I thought I should just add a
few bits of caution.
Maeleah Carlisle
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Maeleah Carlisle Indiana University
graduate student Bloomington, Indiana
mkcarlis@indiana.edu School of Information and Library Science
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 11:01:14 1998
From: Mary St Cavish <mls@bc.seflin.org>
ubject: storytime name
I currently have a storytime once a week for school age children. It is
called Kaleidoscope and I am tired of the name as the kids don't get it.
Any ideas for a more exciting name? So far I have heard Anything Goes
Reading Club, Whiz Bang Story time and Book Adventurers. You can see I
need help. The name needs to reflect the magic, science experiments,
crafts,
guests,riddles,and stories that are parts of this free for all type session.
TIA.
mls@bc.seflin.org
Mary St. Cavish
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 11:00:59 1998
From: Bridget Rolek <petunia@elknet.net>
Subject: Re: "children's author appearances"
Andrea,
You may want to try a major bookstore such as Barnes and Noble and
Borders, they sometimes have children's authors come for visits and I'm sure
they would give you an address to reach such visiting authors. They may also
be able to give you some insight on how they "performed" for their
audiences.
Just a suggestion! Good luck.
Jane
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 11:00:16 1998
From: Sarah Hudson <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
Subject: RE: children's lib'n at adult reference desk
Hello,
I agree with Walter. I work in a Large Regional Library with one Information
desk that serves Children and Adults. We do not have extra decoration to entice
the kids to come to us, they seem to find us. We are lucky. The desk
is only thigh high to me (I have plenty of bruises from hitting the corner and
I'm
5'2" ), so that Children can see us. They are not straining to look over
the top
of the desk. The Children's Collection is also visible from the desk. Just make
sure all staff makes contact with the children. You might consider some sort of
poster, like from ALA graphics, that is kid friendly.
Is the Children's Information Desk still going to be in the Children's
Department,
or is it going to be taken out? If the Desk is still going to be there, you may
want to decorate that desk and have signage referring children to the other
desk.
Sarah
Walter Minkel wrote:----------
It seems to me that the most
important thing is to make eye contact with people as they go by--both
kids & adults--& not look too busy to help them. We considered it
"our mission" at this particular branch to acknowledge everyone
around the ref desk, & we feel it worked pretty well.
You also might want to make some friendly signs, if your library policy
allows it, during the transition to one desk that say things like "We'll
answer any question, kids' or adults'," or "Kids! Parents! Have a
question? This is the place to ask."
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 11:01:06 1998
From: "Christine Burnett" <iowahawkeyes@email.msn.com>
Subject: Re: sign language interpreters
We provide interpreters at all of our children's programs with advance
notice. I believe our notice period is one or two weeks. In the 2 and 1/2
years, I have been at my library no one has asked for this service.
We live in a university community with a wonderful sign language program so
volunteers are more accessible.
At my storytime a guest teller has done some sign language related to a
book. Doing the alphabet and teaching children to sign "I love you."
The children were fascinated. Hope this info helps.
Chris Burnett
Children's Clerk
Coralville Public Library
Coralville, IA 52241
iowahawkeyes@msn.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 10:56:54 1998
From: "Jacqueline Howard" <jhoward@ican.net>
ubject: Children's Librarian at Adult Reference Desk
Dear Jonathan and Fellow PUBYACers,
When the reference staff acknowledge children in the library, this conveys to
the child that the reference desk is 'child friendly'. A warm smile, a simple
'hello' or even eye contact will help deliver this important message.
In my first library assignment, I informally tested the relationship between
greeting library patrons and the number of reference requests that followed. A
friendly greeting always produced an increase in the number of reference
questions that I received in the next two or three hours.
For more than a year, I evaluated customer service for a major Canadian
retailer. As you know, retailers go to great expense to 'furnish' a welcoming
service-oriented shopping environment. But unless the staff acknowledge the
customers -- with a smile, a warm 'hello' or eye contact -- this financial
investment is lost. This 'Approach' is essential in any service-oriented
business or profession.
Children are often ignored in retail settings and other areas of the service
industry. Young adults are often viewed with suspicion. Perhaps the first step
toward a 'child-friendly' reference desk begins with a welcoming smile and a
simple "hello".
Sincerely,
Jackie Howard
<><><><><><><><><><>
Jacqueline Howard
B.A., M.S.W., M.L.I.S.
Social Worker, Librarian
& Storyteller
Toronto Canada
jhoward@ican.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 10:56:56 1998
From: MShubee@aol.com
Subject: Re: Outside hours reading
Jennifer,
Of course, like the saying "you can't please all of the people of the
time...." You can't read, nor could you be expected to, "read all of
the
books all of the time". However, I find myself reading titles that I come
across as my students are checking books into and out of the library book. I
also get feedback from the students as to whether or not they enjoyed a
certain title, and then I may read that book. Also, when I do the book
ordering for my school, I may find a title that looks interesting and I may
read that. As a School Librarian/Media Specialist, I am not expected to read
any books outside of my work day. Maybe it is different for a Public
Librarian, I am not sure. But, so many new and interesting titles float by my
way on a daily basis, I find myself reading books almost every day. I hope I
didn't make you regret posing that question. I just wanted to give you an
answer. Take care and happy reading.
Jane
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 10:57:26 1998
From: Heaney <eheaney@nwpl.new-westminster.bc.ca>
Subject: Re: Outside hours reading
I don't know of anyone who gets formal time off desk or compensatory
payment for time spent at home reading. If we're lucky, we can look
through some review journals while manning the reference desk, and flip
through some new books before the storytime crowd arrives.
We are a small municipal library, where two full-time children's
librarians buy (gasp!) and catalogue (wow!) all children's
books, so I guess we are fortunate in being able to handle the new
materials this way.
But why did I become a librarian? Because I'm a reader! I have a pact
with myself to read children's books on my lunch hour and my own choice
(usualy adult books, but not always) at home.
And to those who say "I don't have time to read" I say "I didn't
have
time to make the bed - I was reading."
Ellen Heaney
eheaney@newpl.new-westminster.bc.ca
On Fri, 13 Feb 1998, Jennifer Taber wrote:
> I was just wondering how much reading other librarians do at home.
> How much are you expected to do outside of work? Do some supervisors
> give comp time for this or are you expected to pretty well keep up
> with the new stuff? And does anyone set aside a certain amount of
> time to read at work?
>
> Just wondering,
>
> Jennifer Taber
> Asst. Children's Librarian
> Wheaton Public Library
> Wheaton, IL
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 10:56:54 1998
From: Donnie Curtis <dcurtis@lib.nmsu.edu>
Subject: Index for Notes from the Windowsill
Some of you are familiar with Notes from the Windowsill, an online journal
of book reviews edited by (and mostly written by) Wendy Betts during the
last five years. Those who don't know it have been missing something!
Wendy is responsible for hundreds (or thousands) of well-written and
entertaining as well as informative and thoughtful reviews of contemporary
(and a few classical) books. If I was a school librarian or public
librarian, I would use Notes from the Windowsill as one of my main
collection development tools.
Wendy recently announced that she is suspending production "for an
indefinite period. A combination of burn out and illness has made it
impossible for me to continue reviewing and I don't forsee a resumption
anytime soon." She certainly deserves a long vacation after such an
incredible effort. I always thought her reviews would be much more useful
if they were indexed, so I began the project, but it's a big one. I found
some shortcuts, but even so it takes alot of time and manual cutting and
pasting. I finished an author, title and illustrator index for the 1997
issues. Please take a look at the reviews and indexes at
http://lib.nmsu.edu/subject/educ/childlit/reviews/notes/notes.htm
It's also a gopher site at
gopher://lib.nmsu.edu:70/11/.subjects/Education/.childlit/.reviews/.notes
I'd like to expand the index to include the other years, but if I try to
do it myself I will get discouraged. If I could find some volunteers to
help, it might actually get done. If you have a few hours to devote to
something like this, let me know and I'll e-mail some issues and
instructions. It's just a matter of having two or more windows open and
cutting and pasting from one to another to form lists. Even if you don't
want to add the html formatting, it would still help.
I'm not a subscriber on any of these lists. If you want to discuss this
further, please contact me personally at dcurtis@lib.nmsu.edu.
Thanks!
Donnie Curtis
New Mexico State University Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 10:56:53 1998
From: "Gary Fraser" <gfraser@intermind.net>
Subject: Re: Black History websites...thanks
Walter and pubyacers,
You're welcome. You (and whoever else) really do an outstanding job with
your site....I wish I had that kind of energy and talent. Anyway, I gave the
URL for the main page because I was hoping everyone would check out the
entire site, not just the homework page. You deserve recognition, I hope you
entered the WWW Page category for the "L. PeRCy" Awards to be given at
ALA
in DC (June 29, 1998). Good Luck,
Gary
Gary L. Fraser III
gfraser@intermind.net
Henderson District Public Libraries
-----Original Message-----
From: Walter Minkel <walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
To: pubyac@nysernet.org <pubyac@nysernet.org>
Date: Sunday, February 15, 1998 12:23 PM
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
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 14:58:05 1998
From: MShubee@aol.com
Subject: Family
Pubyac'ers,
I am making a list of some YA literature that deals with family. I am
mostly interested in the areas of 1.) Sibling Rivalry, 2.) Step siblings, and
3.) Adopted siblings. If someone could give me a few good ideas, I would
appreciate it. Some of my readers are reluctant readers and it's hard to get
their attention with some of the titles I have in my library. Thanks in
advance for you help.
Jane
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 14:58:08 1998
From: eldridge@rockisland.com
Subject: Re: stumper
A patron at our library is looking for a poem. I don't have much to
go on - the theme is sleeping. A parent (possibly) is speaking to a
child and says : If you still stay wakeful/think of a drop that makes
a lake full/ If sleep still vigilant above you/count the times I said
I love you. That's all I have. Reply to me please.
Carrie Eldridge
San Juan Island Library District
eldridge@rockisland.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 14:58:01 1998
From: "Brenda Megonegal" <btmeg@sjnetworks.com>
Subject: Stumpers Traumatic Brain Injury
I will soon be getting a new student in my ninth grade class. Two years
ago he suffered a traumatic brain injury as the result of a bicycle/car
accident. Not having had any experience with this type of disability, I
went to my local library to do some research. I found very few books, and
of those few, most were medically based. I was wondering if anyone could
help me to find a book in layman's terms that deals with the TBI student in
the classroom setting. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Brenda Megonegal
btmeg@sjnetworks.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 14:58:29 1998
From: Susan Pitard <spitard@mail.wrl.org>
Subject: job openings in Williamsburg
There is a job open at this time at the Williamsburg Regional
Library in Williamsburg, Virginia. Questions regarding these postings
should be addressed to Elizabeth Parker, Personnel Manager at (757)
259-4046.
YOUTH SERVICES REFERENCE LIBRARIAN I - TECHNOLOGY
Full-time, exempt position; 37.5 hours/week; $25,915/year + full benefits.
Schedule will alternate between James City County Library and Williamsburg
Library and includes some nights and weekends. Provides reference and
reader's advisory services; participates in training, children's programs,
and collection development. In addition, manages online and other
electronic reference sources. REQUIRED: MLS or equivalent training and
experience; extensive knowledge of children's literature, online and
CD-ROM technologies. PREFERRED: Public library experience and working
with children. Job description and application available at either
library, or download from www.wrl.org. DEADLINE: 5pm Monday, February 23,
1998. Mail completed application to Personnel, WRL, 7770 Croaker Road,
Williamsburg VA 23188, or bring to Personnel at the 515 Scotland Street
address. EOE. Contact Elizabeth Parker, Personnel Manager (757) 259-4046.
_____________________________________________________
Susan Marie Pitard "Do what you love.
Williamsburg Regional Libraries Pursue your life."
Youth Services Outreach Librarian ---Thoreau
(757) 259-7737 voice mail
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 14:58:30 1998
From: Susan Brinson <sbrinson@clsn1269.cumberland.lib.nc.us>
Subject: Stumper: Cat Fiction
I have a patron who remembers reading a book about 20 years ago (give or
take a few years) about a girl named Katherine or Catherine who has to
spell the word "cat" for class. She spells it with a K instead of a C,
and all of the kids and the teacher turn into cats. He thinks it is a
picture book. I checked A to Zoo and More Books Kids Will Sit Still For.
Any answers/guesses will be appreciated.
Please e-mail sbrinson@cumberland.lib.nc.us
Thanks!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 17 14:58:06 1998
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us>
ubject: STUMPER-Girls on adventures
I've posted this once before with no takers. I thought I would
try again.
Fiction title - read over summer, 1997, but not necessarily a new
title. Two girls becomes friends and go on adventures, one of which
involves spying on a nun performing miracles. One girl, newly moved into
town, mother works all the time. The girl she befriends is physically
abused by her mother, patron thinks. The girls family is very large and
they live in a large house.
The girl from the large family is hit by a car and dies and her brother
has to go tell the friend of her death.
Does this ring any bells with anyone at all??
Thanx a bunch for your mental energy. - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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