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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:55:57 1998
From: Marcia Hardmon <mhardmon@ci.greenville.tx.us>
Subject: Query:History of African-Am. Children's Lit.
I am posting this query for my assistant who is a student at a near by
university. She is looking for information on early African-American Children's
Literature. We have checked such references as Children's Literature: an
illustrated history by Hunt, and have found websites which give lists of current
books for/about African American children. However, she is interested in the
development of this area of children's literature. Any journals, booklists,
websites, etc. that you can recommend as sources of reliable information, please
send to us at
mhardmon@ci.greenville.tx.us
TIA
Marcia Hardmon
Children's Librarian
W. Walworth Harrison Public Library
Greenville, TX
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:54:15 1998
From: Thomas Ruddy <truddy@scils.rutgers.edu>
Subject: stumper
Hello,
We have a patron looking for the title and author of a poem and not much
more.
She thinks the first line is "Sring and the lamb lies..."
Then a verse about "Summer and I never knew..."
and two verses about fall and winter.
We have checked Grangers CD ROM and print. Index to poetry for children
1976-1987. Have any ideas?
Thanks,
Tom Ruddy
truddy@infolink.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:55:15 1998
From: roger hall <rdhall@iclub.org>
ubject: Stumper: Tall Tale & Little Nell Solved
Thank you to the wonderful people who took the time to respond to my stumper
of a tall tale where the man names off several children's names. The patron
is looking for Sid Fleischman's "McBroom" books. Instead of Little
Nell,
he rattles off his children's names --
"WillJillHesterChesterPeterPollyTimTomMaryLarryandLittleClarinda."
You folks are great! (Now I'd best read these books so I'll recognize them
next time).
Thanks again. Anne
Anne Hall
& Roger Hall
Kentucky
rdhall@iclub.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:54:12 1998
From: WDSPC02@FRONT0.cpl.org
Subject: Stumper
Patron is looking for a short story, either adult or YA about an EAGLE
RAISED BY CHICKENS. Plot- an eagle is in a chicken coop and the farmer
does not know it. Someone tells the farmer. The eagle acts like a
chicken. He finds the eagle, he lets it go and it flies away.
reply to me:
wdspc02@library.cpl.org
Amy Canadee
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:54:16 1998
From: PFEEHAN@VM.SC.EDU
ubject: Arbuthnot
Here's some more information regarding the Arbuthnot Lecture on May 15, 1998
To participate in the 1998 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Teleconference, you
need downlink capabilities for C Band satellite transmission. This
is also available toour regional campuses and other USC distance education and
instructionsupport viewing sites via the SCETV State circuit. The
transponder coordinates and state circuit channel will not be assigned
until after April 1st. For your convenience, we transmit C Band in analog
to enable the widest viewership.
See you in May!
Pat Feehan
Patricia E. Feehan
College of Library and Information Science
University of South Carolina, Columbia SC 29208
Phone: 803-777-2381 Fax: 803-777-7938
INTERNET: PATFEEHAN@SCAROLINA.EDU BITNET: PFEEHAN@UNIVSCVM
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:55:33 1998
From: Cindy Sampson Fleet <ae754@chebucto.ns.ca>
Subject: Stumper solved - giant vegetables
Thank you to all who responded to my stumper about the family on the farm
who grew giant vegetables, etc. The answer was McBroom's Wonderful One-Acre
Farm by Sid Fleischman. Our library doesn't own any of the McBroom
series, but I was able to get some in from other branches and the patron is
delighted!
Other suggestions were Carrot Holes and Frisbee Trees by N. M. Bodecker
and Grandpa's Farm by James Flora. Although these were not what the
patron was remembering, they turned out to be delightful tall tales as
well. Thanks again to all.
Cindy Sampson Fleet
ae754@chebucto.ns.ca
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:54:12 1998
From: "Fontana, Debbie" <dfontana@mail.contra-costa.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Job Posting - Central Library Manager
Central Library Manager:
Contra Costa County Library, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is
recruiting qualified individuals for an excellent opportunity as the Central
Library Manager. Under the direction of a Deputy County Librarian, the
appointee to this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day
operations of the Central Library and for facilitating the delivery of
library services countywide. The Contra Costa County Library consists of 1
Central Library and 22 branches. The Central Library is located in Pleasant
Hill, CA.
The person appointed to this position will supervise the daily operations of
the Central Library and its services, including circulation, reference and
information services, collection development and programming; develop and
implement an annual plan of service for the Central Library; develop ideas
and prepare grant proposals and develop and direct grant funded programs; in
conjunction with the Deputy County Librarian, plan, develop, implement and
evaluate centralized services that are provided countywide, including
telephone reference, in-depth reference, services to specialized populations
and special collections. Additionally, the appointee will recruit,
interview, select and evaluate the performance of Central Library staff and
prepare and present training programs.
ALA/MLS is required, plus 4 years of full-time or its equivalent
professional experience in a public library, at least 2 of which must have
been as a branch or unit supervisor. Salary range $49,176 - $59,772.
Excellent benefits.
A completed Contra Costa County application and supplemental questionnaire
must be received or postmarked by April 3, 1998. Call (510) 335-1701 to
obtain an application.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:56:20 1998
From: Anne Jones <annej@sno-isle.org>
Subject: JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
SNO-ISLE REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM is recruiting for the following
positions:
LIBRARIAN I, Children's, Mountlake Terrace Library, Mountlake Terrace,
WA (Full Salary Range:$17.07-$21.33/hr). 20 hrs/wk + Benefits. Job
#9819 Closes 3/27/98.
LIBRARIAN I, Children's, 50/50 equal split between Langley and Freeland
Libraries, Whidbey Island, WA (Full Salary Range:$2,959-$3,697/mo) 40
hrs/wk + benefits. Job #9815. Closes3/27/98.
LIBRARIAN I, Children's, Mukilteo Library, Mukilteo, WA (Full Salary
Range:$2,959-$3,697/mo) 40 hrs/wk + benefits. Job #9813. Closes
3/27/98. The Mukilteo Library is a new 15,000 sq. ft. facility that is
scheduled to open in the summer of 1998.
All three positions will provide readers' advisory and reference
services especially to children. Plan, present and promote the library
to various audiences including children, young adults and adults. Assist
in collection development and explain the use of library facilities. All
three positions require an MLS from an ALA accredited school, and the
ability to obtain a Washington State Librarian Certifiate upon
employment. Must have competent knowledge of library materials;
automated cataloging system; ability to speak and understand and write
English; and work cooperatively with the public and co-workers.
APPLY BY: For information and required application contact Sno-Isle
Regional Library System, 7312 35th Ave. NE, Marysville, WA 98271.
Phone: (360)659-8447. Applications must be received by the closing
dates.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:54:16 1998
From: shelliec@sfpl.lib.ca.us (SHELLIE COCKING, OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Subject: Do you remember this book?
The following is an inquiry I had from a patron. While the book in question is
in picture book format, the patron believes that it is really aimed at adults.
Does anyone remember this book? Thanks in advance.
"We are looking for a book representing the number one million - no one can
remember the title or even if the number 1,000,000,000 appears in it. It
mainly consists of one million dots (page after page), periodically interrupted
(at 100, 1000, 10,000... With representative facts, example: 10,000 people live
in the town of...). Many thanks!"
shelliec@sfpl.lib.ca.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:54:15 1998
From: "Mindy Schafer" <mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Girls in Sports
Hello all!
I'm putting together a sports bib. for our summer reading program and
am having trouble coming up with good YA (5th-8th grade) titles with
girls as the main characters. Any suggestions would be greatly
appreciated. I'll post responses to the list if there is interest.
Thanks for you help!
From: "Mindy Schafer" <mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us>
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* Mindy Schafer *
*Youth Services Librarian*
* Novi Public Library *
* Novi, Michigan *
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:54:14 1998
From: wooldridge@pinc.com (Andrew Wooldridge/Orca Book Publishers)
ubject: book donation
I hope this is an appropriate place to ask this question - If not please
delete and I beg you forgiveness.
We are a publisher and distributor based in the Northwest (Our warehouse is
in Ferndale WA) We need to clear some space in our warehouse and have a
selection of damaged/overstock books we are trying to get rid of. We would
really rather not have them taken for recycling but would like to donate
them to a school or library for fundraising or for a literacy program. We
have something in the neighborhood of 1500 books (mainly children's but also
some adult titles). If anybody has an idea of who I can contact (preferably
in Whatcom County) please email me at wooldridge@pinc.com or call
1-800-210-5277.
Thanks very much
Andrew
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Andrew Wooldridge/Orca Book Publishers
The Tuesday Cafe - Nominated for the Pacific
Northwest Library Associations YRCA Award
call for full catalog
www.swifty.com/orca, wooldridge@pinc.com
1-800-210-5277, Fax 250-380-1892
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 12 12:54:17 1998
From: "Midge Winkel" <mwinkel@mountlaurel.k12.nj.us>
Subject: Interdisciplinary Question
I am interested in titles of fiction and nonfiction books on Native
Americans. These books would be for middle school students in grades 6,
7, & 8. Any titles any of you can give me to get me started would be
greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
LIZ (I can be reached at this address <mwinkel@mountlaurel.k12.nj.us>
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