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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:48:13 1998
From: Gilbert Crawford <gcrawfor@sparc.hpl.lib.tx.us>
ubject: Houston, TX - Librarian III , Film & Video
Please excuse any cross-posting.
HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Librarian III - Film & Video Library
PN# 66147
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assistant Manager of the Film & Video Library which serves users of the
Houston Public Library as well as libraries in the 28 county Houston Area
Library System (HALS). Assists with collection development with emphasis on
feature and Spanish videos and CD ROM's; also assists in selection of
educational videos. Assists in developing, implementing and evaluation of
unit service programs; works with HALS libraries and staff in provision of
services. Supervises the HALS rotating collections of Spanish videos and
Christmas packets. Responsible for daily schedules, time sheets and daily
deposits. Assists in interviewing, orienting, training and evaluating
staff. Provides departmental reference service and system reference.
Assists and supports the Manager in performing her professional and
supervisory duties; assumes responsibility for the department in the
manager's absence.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able
to use a computer to access/input information. Must be able to move freely
throughout the library to file/retrieve materials.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two years of professional library experience including one year of
management experience.
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas Driver's License and comply with the City of Houston policy on
driving (AP 2-2).
PREFERENCES
Ability to plan and organize work; good knowledge of the library procedures;
ability to supervise subordinates. Previous collection development desired,
especially A.V. Customer/Public service experience preferred. Bilingual,
English/Spanish, preferred.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's
qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
classification. The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:
$37,466 - $43,420 Annually
OPENING DATE March 25, 1998
CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Original applications only are accepted and must be received by the Human
Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown,
between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 500 Jefferson, 15th floor. TDD Phone
Number (713) 759-0838. First consideration will be given to those
applications with a resume attached. Successful candidates will be notified
of their application status. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment
drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of
information provided.
Out of town applicants may mail a cover letter and resume to:
Ralph A. Patterson
Human Resources Manager
HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
500 McKinney
Houston, TX 77002
ph: 713/247-3558
fax: 713/247-1266
Successful candidates will be notified of their application status. All new
and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a
physical examination and verification of information provided.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:50:12 1998
From: "Michael Dennison" <msdennison@hotmail.com>
Subject: Copyright Help
Attention PUBYAC patrons,
One of my colleagues came to me with the following question. ANy
suggestions? "Mike, I'm having a copyright problem. At a workshop a
teacher showed us how to make the Tower of Hanoi, only to realize it is
almost like the puzzle game I paid $25 for years ago. So using the
teacher's idea on how to make them and how to implement them into math,
my students are making the Towers of Hanoi. Someone pointed out to me
yesterday that I may be breaking a copyright law. Am I breaking
copyright laws? If so, how can I not break them? How can I make it
right?"
Thank you for your help!
Michael Dennison
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:51:58 1998
From: Linda Waddle (Esther Murphy) <emurphy@ala.org>
Subject: New YALSA Award - the Alex Awards
Press Release
For more information:
Contact: Linda Waddle
800-545-2433 ext. 4391
lwaddle@ala.org
WATCH FOR THE ALEX AWARDS
The winners of the first Alex Awards will be announced by the Young
Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American
Library Association (ALA), and Booklist, ALA's flagship review journal,
during National Library Week, April 19 - 25, 1998. This award has been
created because young adults enjoy reading books published for adults
and, in fact, many teens prefer adult books to those written specifically
for young adults. Librarians can encourage teen reading if they are
familiar with those adult books that have teen appeal. The following
comments from a discussion on the electronic list, YALSA-BK, explain
the dilemma faced by librarians:
"I do book talks in Bronx high schools and find that most of the students
read adult books for pleasure." Karlan Sick, New York Public Library
"I find that many of the books reviewed as young adult are aimed at a
younger audience." Diana Herald, Grand Junction CO
Alex Awards will be given to adult books that meet the following criteria:
a) published in the previous calendar year; b) marketed primarily to
adults; c) can come from genres that have special appeal to young
adults; d) have strong potential for teen appeal; e) are well-written and
highly readable; f) can be either fiction or fact. The books will be
selected by the Adult Books for Young Adults Task Force.
The late Margaret Alexander Edwards, fondly called "Alex" by her
closest friends, was a young adult specialist at the Enoch Pratt Free
Library in Baltimore, Maryland. She used adult books extensively with
young adults to broaden their experience and enrich their understanding
of themselves and their world. The Alex Awards are a part of the Adult
Books for Young Adults project. Funded by the Margaret Alexander
Edwards Trust, currently celebrating its tenth year of supporting projects
that "seem likely to make a lasting contribution to the enrichment of youth
through reading," the project will present a program at the ALA Annual
Conference and a new list of Alex Award winners in each of the next
five years. The lectures and lists will allow for a sustained, systematic
examination of the role of adult books in the lives of young adult readers,
with special attention to publishing, marketing and using adult books with
young adults.
The first program will be held in Washington D.C. on Sunday, June 28,
from 2 to 4 pm, and will feature a lecture by Richard A. Abrahamson,
Professor of Literature for Children and Young Adults at the University of
Houston; a presentation by Betty Carter, Associate Professor at Texas
Woman's University, that connects the work of Margaret Edwards to
adult books; and an introduction to this year's Alex Award winners with
booktalks and conversation. This year's program will be followed by a
reception for attendees, special guests from the publishing world, and
the Margaret Alexander Edwards trustees.
Members of the Adult Books for Young Adult Task Force are: Deborah
Taylor, Chair, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, MD; Betty Carter,
Texas Woman's University, School of Library and Information Science,
Denton TX; Susan Farber, Ardsley (NY) Public Library; Jack Forman,
Mesa College Library, San Diego, CA; David Mowery, Brooklyn (NY)
Public Library; Pamela Spencer, Alexandria VA; and Stephanie Zvirin,
Booklist, Chicago, IL.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:47:21 1998
From: "J. Horan" <jhoran@remc4.k12.mi.us>
ubject: stumper
Hello, everybody. This should be an easy one, but I can't find
anything to suit the patron. For this I've consulted Bookfinder in its
various editions.
A mom wants to read something to her nine year old son who has "a
bad attitude." By this she means he seems angry, won't obey her and acts
out at school, getting in fights. She wants him to read about someone
similar so he can see the consequences of that behavior.
I'm not sure the kid is all that bad, but she is a very worried
parent. She sees his behavior now leading into real trouble in the teens.
Any suggestions? I'm pretty sure he's not reading above grade level.
Thanks,
-Jim Horan
jhoran@remc4.k12.mi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:47:18 1998
From: "Siti, Beverly" <siti8537@rowan.edu>
Subject: fiction about bombs
Hello,
A junior high school student from our
local school district read The Bomb by Theodore
Taylor and is interested in other works of fiction
dealing with the atomic bomb. Can anyone
suggest other titles I can recommend to him?
Thank you!
Beverly Siti
Siti8537@Rowan.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:48:10 1998
From: "Kimberly Bears" <kimbat@hotmail.com>
Subject: Stumper : Button Factory Song
Hi Again,
I have a patron who is looking for a song she heard on Lamb Chop's
Play-Along about a girl named Flo who works in a button factory. That's
all I've got! She needs the words to it. I have checked everything
here in the library, as well as various song lyric sites on the
Internet. Help! I know if anyone can find this, pubyac can! Thanks so
much for your time and energy!
Kim Bears
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Kim Bears Phone: (603) 432-1127
Head of Children's Services Fax: (603) 437-6610
Leach Library E-mail: kimbat@hotmail.com
276 Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:50:41 1998
From: Sarah Hudson <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
Subject: RE: YA cd-rom
We don't necessarily have any designated YA Cd Roms, but the ones at
our library that are popular are:
Time Almanac (from Time Magazine) Has articles over the last 30-40 years,
I believe. Also has video and photos.
Student Writing Center. This may not be a CD rom, but it is a basic word
processing program that has Report, Letter, Sign and Newsletter formats.
Can be used for schoold work or pleasure. Many YAs make signs advertising
their services, or announcements for parties.
Microsoft Baseball-A baseball almanac with biographies and stats and a trivia
game.
Sirs Researcher. Great for reports
World Book
Sarah
Sarah Hudson
Information Specialist
Independence Regional Library
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us
My library is going to be purchising a few YA CD-ROMs for our YA patrons.
Does anyone have a favorite?
KJAlley@aol.com
Martin County Library System
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:50:58 1998
From: "Gale W. Sherman" <gale@poky.srv.net>
ubject: Re: Dawson's Creek
> I noticed on the credits of the 3/17/98 episode of Dawson's creek
>that the writing credit went to Rob Thomas. I was wondering if it was the
>YA author who wrote _ Rats Saw God? That could be an inducement for kids
Bette Ammon and I just wrote about Rob Thomas and RATS SAW GOD (along with
17 other nominated titles) in our HANDBOOK FOR THE 1999 YOUNG READER'S
CHOICE AWARD NOMINEES (available in May). This is what we wrote about
Thomas:
"Winner of the Austin Writer's League Violet Crown Award, Rob Thomas' funny
and honest young adult novels realistically depict high school life. A
Texas native, Thomas spent some time in Los Angeles working for the teen
news network, Channel One. He wrote Rats Saw God, his first novel, the
summer he turned twenty-eight. Thomas says the main character, Steve York,
is not like him at all --"Steve...is much smarter than me. He would have
loathed me. I dug high school. I was a jock. I was involved in all sorts of
clubs and activities." Thomas plays in a band and writes, turning out
X-File novels using the pseudonym Everett Owens. Keep up with his
activities by checking out his homepage <http://www.mediacomp.com/robt> or
send him email at <dartskeith@aol.com>."
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Children's Literature: Beyond Basals
http://www.beyondbasals.com
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Gale W. Sherman / gale@poky.srv.net
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Beyond Basals, Inc. * Early Childhood Librarian
4685 Flora Drive * Marshall Public Library
Pocatello, Idaho 83204 * 113 S. Garfield
* Pocatello, Idaho 83204
PHONE (208) 233-9717 * PHONE (208) 232-1263
FAX (208) 232-3603 * FAX (208) 232-9266
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:48:24 1998
From: "Mindy Schafer" <mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Sequels/order of series
Hello all!
Does anyone know of a good source that lists children's book sequels
and/or the order of books in a series? SLJ compiled a list in Oct.
1985 that is wonderful, but obviously out of date. Has there been
anything similar done recently that would include newer series such
as Redwall? I'll post responses if there's interest.
Thanks again!
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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 19 15:47:20 1998
From: Patricia Yocum <hzz006@mail.connect.more.net>
ubject: Children's Librarian position...
This is the position I currently hold. I am reluctantly giving it up to
stay home with my son. I say "reluctantly" ONLY because this is an
exceptional place to work. The Children's Department has a great amount of
potential and the Library's staff is simply incredible...
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN: The Joplin Public Library has a June opening for a
manager of Children's Services. $26,560 with excellent benefits package.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ALA/MLS with at least three years' experience in
children's library services; excellent communications skills and strong
service orientation; competence in word processing, spread sheets and other
computer applications, and familiarity with online and CD-ROM resources and
library automation (Dynix preferred.) Creativity, energy, and enthusiasm
required; supervisory experience preferred.
DUTIES INCLUDE: planning and conducting children's programs, summer
reading program, collection development, reference and reader's advisory
services.
The Joplin Public Library serves a municipal population of 41,000 and employs
23 FTE (6 MLS librarians.) The FY 97 budget is $1,013,000. The Children's
Department was recently remodeled and enlarged to include 6,500 sq. ft.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send a letter
of application, resume, and three professional references to: Carolyn
Trout, Director, Joplin Public Library, 300 S. Main St., Joplin, MO
64801-2384.
Patricia Yocum Children's Librarian, Joplin Public Library
300 S. Main St. Email hzz006@mail.connect.more.net
Joplin, MO 64801-2384 (417)623-7953 phone, (417)624-5217 fax
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:51:39 1998
From: Catherine Mau <cmau@bal.alibrary.com>
Subject: nanny book
If anyone can recommend a book for a three-year-old about saying goodbye to a
beloved nanny, you would make my (and a patron's) day. Please respond directly
to me. If there's interest, I'll post to the list. Thanks!
Catherine Mau
cmau@bal.alibrary.com
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Catherine Mau
Head of Young People's Services
Barrington Area Library
505 N. Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010-3399
Phone: 847.382.1300
FAX: 847.382.1261
cmau@bal.alibrary.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:47:20 1998
From: avh11@juno.com (Anne Van Hulse)
Subject: Re: PUPPETS 'N STUFF
Puppets "n" Stuff inc.
W224 S8424 Industrial Drive
Big Bend, Wisconsin 53103
(414)662-4448
This address is off a flyer I received a couple of years ago. They carry a
free-standing fold up stage with a playing area which can be adjusted to nine
different positions. The stage is an oak frame with a cotton fabric covering.
The stage stands 54" high by 25" wide with two 12" side wings and
folds to a
flat 4 1/2 ".
I hope it is what you want. Marlene - mdmitchel@aol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 19 15:47:21 1998
From: Tygger2too <Tygger2too@aol.com>
Subject: stumper
If anyone can help with this one, I would appreciate it!!
A patron came in today looking for a book he read about ten years ago but he
doesn't remember the title or author. The main character's name is Joe
Christmas and he is the son of a white mother and black father. The story
takes place in the deep south. Any ideas?
Thank you so much!!
From: Tygger2too <Tygger2too@aol.com>
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