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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 12:57:20 1998
From: jcanosa@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
Subject: Re: Card Catalog
It would be helpful if you were to include a signature line
indicating your position, location, grade levels, etc.
Thanks!
Jean
Jean Canosa Albano, MLIS
jcanosa@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
Young Adult Services
Springfield (MA) City Library
"Every woman in love thinks her man looks like Superman." ---Lois Lane
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 12:57:20 1998
From: Teri Titus <titust@pls.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Banning chat lines?
We have a half hour time limit; it applies to those using chat rooms &
those using other aspects of the web. A half hour is a half hour; it
shouldn't make any difference to the next patron what the current user is
doing.
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'!'
Teri Titus, Belmont Branch Library, SMCo
1110 Alameda, Belmont, CA 94002
titust@pls.lib.ca.us
phone: 650-591-8365
fax: 650-591-1195
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On Tue, 10 Mar 1998, Becky Smith wrote:
> Our library is, like many others, having problems with our online
> computers being monopolized by teenagers using chat lines. We
> are considering banning chat line use, but would like to hear from
> other libraries who have done so, especially those who have library
> policies to this effect. Could you send me the relevant portions
> of your policy, and any success/horror stories about implementation?
> I'd really appreciate it!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 12:57:19 1998
From: Wally Bubelis <wbubelis@spl.org>
Subject: Re: Charge for storytime
This *is* appalling. My first thought was that it's so appalling, it
must be a PR ploy designed to raise public consciousness about small,
tight budgets, thus actually helping the library.
But in case my optimism is too rosy, you might want to look into
local/state laws concerning public libraries and fine/fee collection.
Here in Washington, we have a state law that prohibits publicly funded
libraries from charging people for services. That doesn't prevent us
from collecting fines, but does keep this sort of nonsense from coming
our way. Our university libraries can also charge for research, but that
is a special case. Storytime for kids should be left alone. Good luck.
wally bubelis
Seattle Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 12:57:20 1998
From: andrew or anne <paradis@jorsm.com>
ubject: Re: Charge for storytime
At 03:08 PM 3/11/98 -0500, you wrote:
>It's budget time. We met with the Board of Finance last night. And a
>suggestion was made for the library to start charging for weekly
>storytime programs. Both the Director of the library and myself were
>appalled. My question to the group is this: Do any of you out there
>charge for regular preschool storytime programs? I feel that as a
>public library, our patrons pay taxes to the town, and are already
>paying for library services through their taxes. Please let me know if
>you do or do not charge for p[rograms. If you do, how much do you
>charge?
>Thank you,
>Diane Conroy
>Assistant Director/Children's Librarian
>Easton Public Library
>Easton, CT
>
>No charge. I have worked at libraries which had a small fee for materials
for adult craft programs, and which charged for field trips for adults and
children (to plays, zoos, etc.) We set up a Friends sale table here for
books when we have an author visit and signing.
Anne
>
"'You have no business wearing white to the Middle Ages,'
he'd said, `It will only get dirty.'"
Connie Willis
*Doomsday Book*
Andy or Anne -- Andrew Paradise, Information/Reference Librarian, Medical
Librarian, and Children's Librarian by marriage: Anne Paradise, Children's
Librarian, mystery reader!
Gary Public Library andrew@gary.lib.in.us work
220 West 5th St. paradis@jorsm.com home
Gary, IN 46402 anne@gary.lib.in.us Anne
http://www.jorsm.com/~paradis/
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 12:57:22 1998
From: "Midge Winkel" <mwinkel@mountlaurel.k12.nj.us>
Subject: YA Books on Tape
My sister Jeanne works at the Camden County Library (NJ) and one of her
duties is the "Books on Tape" section. She finds that more of the
popular fiction seems to circulate on a regular basis.
Feel free to contact her at the following address:
<jeanne@camden.lib.nj.us>
She'll be happy to give you a list or any other input. Good Luck!!!
LIZ <mwinkel@mountlaurel.k12.nj.us>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 12:57:21 1998
From: Karen Wendt <bewendt@facstaff.wisc.edu>
ubject: Re: Charge for storytime
Diane, we do not charge for any library program except for if the program is
co-sponsored by a group that Does charge ie. City Recreation Dept. carnival or
pool party. But we do this as a grand finale summer program and Reading Club
members DO NOT get charged, only friends or family who tag along that day and
who have not been in the Reading Club. Charges are minimal.
Diane, consider adding your email to your signature so we can respond to you
directly and then you can post a summary of all responses to the list.
Karen
At 03:08 PM 3/11/98 -0500, you wrote:
>It's budget time. ... My question to the group is this: Do any of you out
there
>charge for regular preschool storytime programs? ... Please let me know if
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 12:57:22 1998
From: FISHSTIX26 <FISHSTIX26@aol.com>
Subject: Re: bicycle safety rodeo
We have a bike rodeo planned in May. I have contacted the IA state patrol and
they will be doing the rodeo. They bring the stop sign, the cones, and do it
all with a little help from us. I have a local bike shop doing inspections
for all of the kid's bikes. The local police dept. will be here to register
the bikes. Hardees is going to serve refreshments and our local parks and rec
dept. are going to take the kids on a bike ride after the rodeo. We plan to
have some drawings...check with your local insurance agencies for bike helmets
or reflectors, etc....
Hope this helps.
Lynn Poe
Kirkendall Public Library
Ankeny, IA
lpoe@ankeny
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 12:57:35 1998
From: "Mindy Schafer" <mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Games for Teens
I'm seeking your help for the second time this week. We are starting
to think about entertainment for our Teen Volunteer Appreciation
Party this summer. Someone on the list had mentioned playing
Jeopardy and/or Wheel of Fortune. Have any of you used these games
or others with large groups of kids (probably 50-75)? We
think Jeopardy with "Teen" categories would be fun, but are having a
little difficulty figuring out the logistics so that everyone can
participate and it doesn't take four hours. Any helpful
hints, advice, or success stories would be greatly appreciated.
thanks again!
**************************
* Mindy Schafer *
*Youth Services Librarian*
* Novi Public Library *
* Novi, Michigan *
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:00:55 1998
From: Carol Skelton <cskelton@nslsilus.org>
ubject: Re: Card Catalog
Carol Skelton
Gail Borden Library
200 N. Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
On Tue, 10 Mar 1998, MShubee wrote:
> Dear Pubyacer's,
>
> Finally!!! I have gotten the card catalog on 2 stand alone computers in
> my library. My question is this. Since I only have 30 min. for classes and
> have 20+ students per class, are there any ideas as to how I can teach most
of
> the students efficiently without dragging it out for several weeks?
Do you have a way to project your on-line catalog on a projection
screen? We do large group instruction from a lap-top run through a
LCD projector. A suggestion...
Carol
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:00:55 1998
From: Susan Price-Stephens <susan.price-stephens@treasure.lpl.london.on.ca>
Subject: Banning chat lines? -Reply
It seems to me that we have all been frustrated in the past with the
issue of how to get teens into the library. Now that we have them we
want to get rid of them! We need to take advantage of the fact that
we have them and be creative in how we can serve them. I know it
isn't an easy task but....
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:01:10 1998
From: Susan Price-Stephens <susan.price-stephens@treasure.lpl.london.on.ca>
Subject: Charge for storytime -Reply
We don't charge as we feel this would deter those that we need to
serve the most low income earners.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:01:37 1998
From: Julia Harmon <julia@explorer3.pioneer.lib.ok.us>
Subject: Volunteer recognition
Once again, a request for your collective
wisdom/experience/recommendations. I am serving on a Volunteer Workgroup
for a system of nine public libraries. We are exploring new ways of
recognizing and rewarding our volunteers. Our annual event has been a
system-wide salad luncheon with the staff providing the salads. We
usually have an author as a speaker. The luncheon has been quite popular
for several years, and we may not discontinue it, but our group is looking
for other innovative reward/recognition possibilities that we may
consider. I would really appreciate your input and would be happy to
compile and post the results if you would reply to my e-mail address.
Many thanks!
Julia Harmon
Shawnee Public Library
101 N Philadelphia
Shawnee, OK 74801
(Pioneer Library System)
Phone 405-275-6353
Fax 405-273-0590
e-mail julia@explorer3.pioneer.lib.ok.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:01:36 1998
From: "Pat Lambirth, Children's Librarian" <STL_PL@CLAMS.LIB.MA.US>
Subject: RE: bicycle safety rodeo
Many years ago we offered a bicycle safety program at another library. It
was well received and put on by the local police department. It covered
not only the legalities, but also some of the basic maintenance, ie. proper
air in tires, etc.
Pat Lambirth
Sturgis Library
Barnstable, MA
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:02:39 1998
From: shelley Butler <shellocean@yahoo.com>
ubject: 1800s
Hello! Hello!
Our K-2 school is going to be celebrating our town's bicentennial
by dedicating an entire day to learn about life in the 1800s. This is
a part of a year-long celebration by our township. The students will
be in 1800s dress and do activities that reflect that time period. We
need help!! If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know! We
need good picture books, activities, crafts and any background
information.
Thank you in advance!
Shelley
Shelley Butler
Elementary #1
Cape May Court House, NJ
Please respond to me directly at shellocean@yahoo.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:02:50 1998
From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: Parachute Games?
I'm am doing a Tot's Time for 2's and 3's. This is a fairly new attempt for
me and I'm wondering if any of you have done simple parachute games with
this age and how well it worked? Any other suggestions for things to do
between stories would be appreciated. Thanks.
Linda Peterson
lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:03:28 1998
From: "Cecilia P. McGowan" <cmcgowan@spokpl.lib.wa.us>
ubject: Labeling Easy/Everybody Books
Dear Friends,
I'd really like to hear from those of you who use red (actually any color)
E's on your picture books and easy nonfiction. Yes, we do have the E in
the call number, but CS people find that for ease of sorting, shelving and
locating that red E is invaluable. A labeling committee is now meeting and
they want to leave off the red E. What do you all do? Any help gratefully
accepted!
Thanks so much!
Cecilia
Cecilia P. McGowan
Youth Services Coordinator
Spokane Public Library
906 West Main
Spokane WA 99201-0976
509-444-5331
509-444-5367 FAX
cmcgowan@spokpl.lib.wa.us
Visit our Kids Home page at http://www.spokpl.lib.wa.us/kids/kids-home.html
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:04:23 1998
From: cchesh@tc3net.com (Cathy Chesher)
Subject: Time vs. books
Hello,
I'm considering changing our SRC from counting numbers of books read to time
read and wondered if anyone out there who uses time would be willing to send me
a sample of their reading record/log? I don't want to reinvent the wheel, but
will if I have to :)
You can fax it, e-mail it, snail mail it, hand deliver it . . .
Thank you!
Cathy Chesher
Adrian Public Library
143 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
(517)265-2265 (phone)
(517)264-1900 (fax)
cchesh@tc3net.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:04:44 1998
From: KHoblet <KHoblet@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Internet Bookmarks
To ensure that the sites I have meticulously bookmarked and regularly use are
not deleted every time other staff members purge the public's bookmarks, I
have simply saved mine onto a disk. If using netscape, click on bookmarks.
Choose go to Bookmarks. Adjust the directory, then click on save. Hope this
is useful. Kim Hoblet, Free Library of Philadelphia, Southwark Branch.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:05:41 1998
From: dorthybr@cadvantage.com (Dorothy M. Broderick)
ubject: One vote for Gordon Riley
Gordon Riley has avoided the word hypocrisy, but it is rampant
among librarians so get off the guy's back. Best case I ever experienced
was the guy who was director of the Minneapolis Public Library and Chair of
ALA's Committee on Intellectual Freedom. His committee was the one that
inserted the word age in the Library Bill of Rights. Hurrah, hurrah.
Went home, got embroiled in a hassle over student underground
newspapers (they were ubiquitous in those days) and he promptly made them
off limits to the very age group producing them. Write 'em, publish 'em,
even have the library stock 'em, but read them?????? Not on your life.
Only problem with Gordon is he limited his observations to youth
librarians. Level of position has no limits when it comes to talking a good
game and falling down dead when someone says boo.
Dorothy M. Broderick
Dorothy M. Broderick
2025 Prairie Lane
Emporia, KS 66801
316-342-6391
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:27:53 1998
From: vickerym@hhpl.on.ca (Marie Vickey)
Subject: Books to get kids to sleep in their own beds
I have a patron about to pull out her hair and she has asked me for some
books
to help her. Her problem is that her 3 1/2 year old will not sleep in
her own bed.
She starts out that way at night but always ends up in Mom and Dad's bed
by
morning.
Does anyone know of any books to help her with this situation. Anything
that
you can come up with would be appreciated.
Thanks
Marie Vickery
Halton Hills Public Libraries
Acton Branch
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:27:58 1998
From: Estella Prendez <EstellaP@LHQSMTP.COLAPL.ORG>
Subject: Job Bulletin
This message has been posted to multiple listings. Please excuse the
duplication.
DATA PROCESSING SPECIALIST I/ LIBRARY INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
(ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL SERVICES)
This position is a key executive management team member of the County
of Los Angeles Public Library in Downey. Responsibilities include
leading the Library#s efforts in technological strategic planning; Year
2000 compliance; preparation of technology grant applications; and
managing the Acquisitions, Cataloging and Automated Circulation System
Sections. Applicants should have a basic understanding of public library
operations and experience in managing a complex information system or
directing a large scale complex library automated system. Excellent
benefits. Contact Rosemary Palermo at (562) 940-8434, fax (562)
940-4155, for a job bulletin and application form. Filing deadline April
1, 1998.
For further information, please check out our website,
www.colapl.org/careers/
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:27:57 1998
From: Jean Gullikson <jgulliks@stout.dubuque.lib.ia.us>
ubject: Stumper: Nutcracker soundalike
I have a patron searching for a book her daughter read in the mid-1980s
(although the book may be older). It is a juvenile fiction chapter book
with a plot similar to "The Nutcracker". The main character's name is
Amy;
she receives a basket from her father. The basket contains a statue of a
man (possibly a pirate?). The statue comes to life and takes Amy on a
journey across the ocean.
If this story sounds familiar, please respond directly to me. Thanks!
Jean Gullikson
jgulliks@stout.dubuque.lib.ia.us
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Dubuque, IA
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:28:29 1998
From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: Stumper
Patron, early thirties, looking for a series of books he read as a teen.
Boy captured by indians during the French and Indian War. General Burgoyne
and Fort Pit are also items he remembers. Any clues?
Linda Peterson
lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:28:41 1998
From: Amy Lilien <alilien@flvax.ferg.lib.ct.us>
ubject: Cockroach Stumper
Hi to all you great minds out there. I usually lurk, get a lot of
interesting ideas and information, and occaisionally send out an answer to
a stumper. Now I have one for you. I have a lady who is looking for a
book. She says the main character is a typing cockroach who types in all
small letters becuase it can't use the shift key. she thinks the name is
something like "mehitabel" and that there is another character in the
book.
It is a chapter book or novel length, not a picture book. I have checked
in our catalog, _What Do Children Read Next_, _Best Books for Children_
and _Children's Catalog_. It is an older book--one she read as a child. I
am totally stumped. I know it is not a whole lot to go on, but does this
ring any bells with anyone? Thanks in advance!
--Amy Lilien
Children's Librarian
Ferguson Library, Turn of River Branch
Stamford, Ct
alilien@ferg.lib.ct.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 13:28:40 1998
From: shelley Butler <shellocean@yahoo.com>
ubject: recycling
Our second grade classes are doing a unit on recycling. Our cumulative
activity is a trip to our local recycling center. We have the books,
Recycle by Gail Gibbons, Where Does the Garbage Go? by P. Showers, and
The Great Trash Bash by Leedy. I'm in search of books not
specifically on recycling but that show people recycling within the
plot of the story. I'd like to just "happen upon" good recycling
habits as I read a story to my class.
Thanks!
Shellocean@yahoo.com
Shelley Butler
Elementary #1
Cape May Court House, NJ
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 14:14:43 1998
From: BARBARA SAFFORD <Barbara.Safford@uni.edu>
ubject: Re: censorship discussion/timid souls
I feel the need to say I didn't watch one Olympic event.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 15:17:59 1998
From: Chris Ochipinti <ochi@erols.com>
Subject: school library cooperation with public library, how to implement?
Could anyone with experience in combining resources of their public
school library with those of the local public library respond with the
results. Please explain how you implememted this. Send response to
Betty Ochipinti at Ochi1383@rowan.edu Thank you.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 15:45:23 1998
From: Kathy Maron Wood <woodk@clpgh.org>
Subject: stumper--glass cabinet--solved
To all,
Quite some time ago, I posted an inquiry about the story "Glass
Cabinet." I thank those who responded. With their help, I found
the story and left a message on the patron's machine. I was
waiting for her to respond, perhaps to request the title since our
library didn't have or just to say thank you. I've received no
response so can only hope that she went to that library herself
to get the book. "Glass Cabinet" can be found in FAIRY TALES
by Terry Jones.
Thanks again,
Kathy Maron-Wood, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (PA)
woodk@clpgh.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 16:18:13 1998
From: bf455@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Bonita Kale)
Subject: chat lines
I never did thank everyone for the helpful messages they sent when we first
got Internet access. What we did is:
Disallow chat on all computers except two (in the adult section).
Those two are the only ones that are reservable.
And we also started kicking older people out of children's, especially
during busy times. We'll tell them, "Okay, finish up in the next few
minutes, because the kids are going to need these."
I must admit, it seems to work pretty well.
Bonita
--
Bonita Kale
bf455@cleveland.freenet.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 16:42:58 1998
From: schachtc@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us
Subject: Sailing the Seven Seas
. Any ideas you have would be greatly appreciated!!
PU> Thanks in advance,
PU> Corey
Good places to start; 2 fine ones by Jan Adkins, LUTHER TARBOX and THE
CRAFT OF SAIL, Haas's THE MAGGIE B, and for older readers with some
patience, the nonpareil Arthur Ransome's SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS, which is
the first volume in the best series about sailing children ever to come
off the page. Wonderful stuff for promoting confidence, self reliance
and a sense of adventure as well as superb sailing knowledge, with the
caveat that it is English and from before the war.
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 16:54:56 1998
From: "Claudia Backus" <cbackus@omnifest.uwm.edu>
Subject: Dawson's Creek
Hi all - I watch Dawson's Creek weekly with my "teen queens"
(daughters age 12
& 14). They think the show is "totally unreal". They have a lot of
respect for
librarians (they better!) and libraries. Unfortunately not school
libraries/librarians. Their public school libraries are a joke. No Internet
access, 1 cd-rom station for a school of 800 and not much in the way of print
resources either. They do their research at the excellent Milwaukee Public
Library. By the way, they watch the show because Dawson is "fine". I
watch the
show because they watch it. Claudia
Claudia Backus
Children's Services Coordinator
Waukesha County Federated Library System
321 Wisconsin Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
414-896-8087
cbackus@omnifest.uwm.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 17:18:03 1998
From: FRM Staff 1 <frmsta1@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Public Performance Video Sources
I have seen discussions on this list about whether or not public
performance rights are necessary for libraries but not a listing of
sources for videos with these rights. We are ready to purchase some for
use in programming and what I need now are the sources. I've located a
few so far: LiveOak Media, and Spoken Arts all the videos these two
have include public performance rights but I'm sure there must be more
-- Does anyone have a list of sources? Bonnie Janssen
frmsta1@ix.netcom.com (the character after the frmsta is a numeral one)
If you have a big list you can send it through the mail to
Bonnie Janssen
Alameda County Library
2450 Stevenson Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
Many Many thanks!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 17:23:17 1998
From: PUBYAC Moderator <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
Subject: Re: Various and a good deal of sundry
On Tue, 10 Mar 1998 16:57:12 druthgo@sonic.net wrote:
>Various: I hope you all saw the interesting biog. of PUBYAC's mother and
>father Shannon VanH. in this month's American Libraries. It's worth the
>price of admission.
Well, to be perfectly accurate, the father of PUBYAC is a librarian at the
Carnegie Public Library in Pittsburgh by the name of Cathy Chapparo, who
contributed the, uh, seminal idea to begin the gestation of PUBYAC. But
yes, I did the pregnancy, birth, and daily care and feeding of
PUBYAC. Cathy has taken custody on occasion, however, if I've gone on
vacation, etc. The christening of PUBYAC, appropriately enough, came from
a librarian/minister by the name of Kelly Richards, who I last heard was
living in Las Vegas.....
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com
PUBYAC Web page: http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 17:58:30 1998
From: torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us (Torrie Hodgson Children's Librarian)
ubject: Re: Charge for storytime
Not only do we not charge for storytime, we do not "card" people at
the door
to make sure they are members of our library. Anybody who does not live in
our city limits must purchase a card to check out books. Anybody is welcome
at our storytimes. Because we are so friendly, fun, good, helpful, etc many
who come to our free storytimes eventually join our library even if it costs
them yearly dues.
Free storytimes are the lure that ultimately creates more support and
funding for the libraries from the grass roots level. If we nickel and dime
our patrons to death, our patrons will go elsewhere with their business.
You have my sympathy about your predicament. I hope my opinions and views
help. (And they are mine. *grin*)
Torrie Hodgson 8)
Torrie Hodgson, Children's Librarian, System Administrator, and everything else!
Burlington Public Library
900 East Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone (360) 755-0760 Fax (360) 755-0717
torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 18:02:48 1998
From: "Chariton Library" <chariton@ecity.net>
ubject: Re: Charge for storytime
Hi Diane, We do not charge for regular preschool storytime programs. We have
started charging a small fee for the summer library program. It has not seemed
to effect our attendance but I really wish we didn't do it. We would still be
having a summer library program if we didn't charge a fee. Nevertheless, it has
helped me find the finances for prizes and other associated costs without
constant fund raising in the community.
Kristin Tyree, Children's Librarian
----------
> It's budget time. We met with the Board of Finance last night. And a
> suggestion was made for the library to start charging for weekly
> storytime programs. Both the Director of the library and myself were
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 18:18:00 1998
From: "Mindy Schafer" <mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Girls in Sports Bib
First of all, a big thank you to everyone who sent me suggestions,
including Sue, Marin, Diane, Jennifer, Susan, Jeani, Deborah, &
Karen.
Here is a list of titles that I have received. Some are YA and some
JFic. Also, a few of them have girls as characters, but not
necessarily main characters. Since there are so few titles out
there, I felt it was important to include all.
There's a Girl In My Hammerlock by Jerry Spinelli (wrestling)
Ironman by Chris Crutcher (triathalon)
A Time for Dancing by Davida Hurwin (dance)
Blue Tights by Rita Williams-Garcia (dance)
Peeling the Onion by Wendy Orr (dance)
Chinese Handcuffs by Chris Crutcher (basketball)
Running Girl by Sharon Bell Mathis (running)
The Amazon Papers by Beverly Keller (?)
A Season of Comebacks by Kathy Mackel (softball)
Run For Your Life by Marilyn Levy (running)
The Goalie by Susan Shreve (hockey)
In Lane Three, Alex Archer by Tessa Duder (swimming)
When No One Was Looking by Rosemary Wells (tennis)
A Different Season by David Klass (softball)
Also, a few non-fiction titles were suggested:
In These Girls, Hope Is a Muscle by Madeline Blais
The Magnificent Seven by Nancy Kleinbaum
A Whole New Ballgame by Sue Macy
Little Girls In Pretty Boxes by Joan Ryan
There are also many good books available on the All American Girls
Professional Baseball League
Thanks again for you help!
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* Mindy Schafer *
*Youth Services Librarian*
* Novi Public Library *
* Novi, Michigan *
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 18:32:57 1998
From: Melissa Karnosh <emmelisa@bc.seflin.org>
ubject: Re: Contingency plans for cancelled storytime
Our policy is to do our utmost never to cancel a storytime. If there is
nobody to cover the desk while the program is going on, we borrow someone
from the Reference Department to cover so the children's person
remaining can do the program. In our system's smaller branches, the
understanding is that the Branch Head steps in and sees that the program
gets done, even if it means performing it her/himself.
In the hideous eventuality that we ever have no children's librarians at
all for a program at my branch (hasn't ever happened yet, but you never
know!), we have "story packs" kept handy. These are packs that are
labeled with the name of each story time program (we run 5 different ones
currently). Inside each pack is everything needed for a standard
storytime: a list of books for the theme--which can be found on our Story
Shelf--enough craft pieces and nametags for up to 40 children, and a sheet with
complete directions. ("First play this song. Then read this book. Then
do this fingerplay," etc.) Anything anyone needs, such as the words and
directions for a fingerplay, are all on the sheet.
Armed with the pack and enough time to set up the program--say, half an
hour--anybody willing to read out loud can present a storytime. It won't
be perfect, but it will contain all the familiar elements of our usual
programs. And our patrons are a forgiving bunch--what counts is that the
library thinks the program is important enough to go to the limit in
trying to avoid cancellation.
The "Story Packs" are also great for when you have an unexpected visit
or similar emergency. All my staff understand that these are emergency
supplies; they are not to take the place of our own planning for regular
programs because we "forgot" to do it.
Melissa Karnosh
Head of Youth Services
Broward County South Regional Library
Broward County, Florida.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Mar 13 18:38:20 1998
From: Erin Gallagher <gallaghe@noblenet.org>
Subject: Re: censorship comments
Dear Gordon,
Please, let me start by saying I do not intend this as a flame. I just
finished Gordon Riley's recent post, and I am curious. Are you saying
that there are actual librarians who throw books away because they feel
they would be too controversial in the children's room, or young adult
area? Or, are you saying that they are throwing away books of poor
quality because they did not order them? And if they didn't order them,
who is ordering the books?
I do sometimes feel like other departments do not see the children's room
on the same level of importance with the "real" library, but that
never stops me from expressing my opinion, in fact, I see myself as the
most out-spoken of the department heads. I know many children's
librarians, and haven't met any timid souls. I really do not
think you can be a children's librarian with out being out-going;
programming, reader's advisory, discipline issues, defending books in the
collection, coping with pushy parents, etc. These are all issues that
require in ability to deal with people in a forthright manner.
I really would like to shake the stereo-type of librarians being timid
souls. I get wise cracks from my family, even my own fionce routinely
about what an easy, even "eutopian" job this is. They have images of a
quiet building, with me sitting behind the desk, shushing everyone. I'm
not joking, they really see it this way! I have to defend my job all the
time.
It bothers me even more when a fellow librarian believes in the
stereo-type as well. Yes, we all have problems with friends groups, and
extremist groups from time to time, and they can wield a lot of power, but
I would get out of this profession when I felt I could no longer stand by
my own beliefs. The money isn't worth the compromise.
Erin
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Head of Children's Services | Peabody, Massachusetts
gallagher@noblenet.org | *North of Boston Library Exchange*
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