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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 25 00:16:16 1998
From: South Lake Tahoe Branch Library <slt-lib@sierra.net>
ubject: stumper: re doll inside vacuum + jello
To Pubyaccers:
A patron wants to find the author and title of this book which she read
many (maybe 30?)years ago. It was a children's book about a doll that was
accidentally sucked up into the vacuum cleaner dust bag. The mother
discovered it there and put it on a kitchen shelf. Then the doll fell into
a bowl of jello which was then served to the sick daughter. She finds the
doll inside her bowl of jello at the conclusion.
Ring any bells??? If so, please contact me at the email address listed
here. Thanks a lot.
Elizabeth, Reference Librarian
El Dorado County Library
South Lake Tahoe Branch
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe CA 96150
voice#: (530) 573-3185
fax#: (530) 544-8954
e-mail: slt-lib@sierra.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 25 00:53:08 1998
From: mboniscavage <mboniscavage@ccsch.k12.nj.us>
Subject: YA Books on US Slavery
Two weeks ago I asked for suggestions for books on slavery. Thank you
all who responded. I was looking for African American Slavery, but I
also got other fascinating titles on slavery. It was suggested that I
post my results to the list, so here it is. I included only titles
that received more than one 3vote2. It looks like I will certainly be
adding NIGHTJOHN and WOLF BY THE EARS to my project!
Title, Author, Votes
NIGHTJOHN, Gary Paulsen, 14
WOLF BY THE EARS, Ann Rinaldi,7
Sarny, A Life Remembered, Gary Paulsen, 5
True North: a novel of the underground railroad, Kathryn Lasky, 3
A Girl Called Boy, Humenence,Belinda, 3
A different kind of Christmas, Alex Haley, 3
Uncle Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher, 3
Steal away, Jennifer Armstrong, 3
Letters from a Slave girl, Mary Lyons, 2
JIP, Katherine Paterson, 2
Michele Boniscavage
Media Specialist Camden, NJ
MLS student, Rowan University
mboniscavage@ccsch.k12.nj.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 25 00:55:00 1998
From: torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us (Torrie Hodgson Children's Librarian)
ubject: Re: short mytery stories
I have told several "Stories to solve" stories (folklore based, sorry
I
can't dig the author out of my head). Also possible, traditional riddles,
"Encyclopedia Brown" stories by Sobol, quest style fairy tales, etc.
For
the older kids, maybe even some ghost stories that have a "twist"
ending.
I did these kinds of stories to plug a mystery themed summer reading program
to classes of kids from k-8.
Torrie Hodgson 8)
>A children's librarian will be visiting an elementary school to tell
>stories to grades k-5. The school librarian requested that she tell
>"mystery" stories.<snip>
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 Wed Mar 25 01:16:17 1998
From: Jana Fine <janafine01@sprynet.com>
Subject: Re: Column in American Libraries
I have always enjoyed Will Manley's column and am constantly impressed
by his insight into what constitutes important issues of the day in
library land. He is right on target, I believe. Librarians who work
with children and young adults have to be reference librarians,
teachers, counselors, entertainers, business managers, statisticians,
artists, authors, public relations adpeople, cooks, babysitters, buyers,
technologists, programmers, and who knows what else. The strength and
talents of youth librarians can't be defined or duplicated. And savvy
administrators who want to keep the library doors open for years to come
know how to keep their children's people (or at least how to recognize
what an intergral and vital part youth services play in the public
library arena.)
On a personal observance, it's ironic that the most underpaid and
underappreciated dept. of the library (almost always youth services)
brings the most clinetele into the buildings. It is nice to see someone
of Mr. Manley's reputation recognize our efforts and value. Let's hope
some of it sinks into our administration's thoughts and actions.
Jana R. Fine
Clearwater Public Library
Clearwater, Florida
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 25 01:41:24 1998
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: Banning chat lines?
On Fri, 20 Mar 1998, Becky Tatar wrote:
> At 04:01 PM 3/10/98 -0700, you 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...<snip>
>
> At our library, we have gone the conservative route and do not allow any
> interactive use - chat rooms, telnet, usenet, e-mail, purchasing, or
> anything else anyone can name, by anyone.
Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch ouch! No web e-mail? What about the navy wives who
can't afford to phone their husbands? About all the sites where the
site-owner/sysad says "If you have any questions, send me an e-mail"
This sounds to me like you're throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
I'm feeling a bit sorry for your patrons: Here's this great new hammer,
you say, but if, God forbid, you actually use it on *Anything* but brads,
we're taking it away.
> If users are seen to be using
> these options, they are warned once. If they continue to use these options,
> they are banned from using the Internet.
> Our monitors are in full view of the reference desk so it is easy to tell
> what someone is doing, without knowing specifically what they are writing.
I know that, working with teens, I have to play the part of The Voice of
Discipline every so often, but I surely didn't go to library school to
join the Library Police. I'd hate to be on that staff roster. (And, come
to think of it, the way I mouth off, it's not likely I ever will be <g>)
> We really haven't had many problems with this. Patrons read
> our policy upfront, so they are not surprised.
>
I doubt they're surprised, but good luck on your next bond issue.
Kirsten Edwards E-mail to kirstedw@kcls.org
Young Adult Librarian Voice: 425-747-3350 (Lake Hills)
Lake Hills, Duvall and Fax: 206-296-5063 (Lake Hills)
Skykomish Libraries
KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
15228 Lake Hills Boulevard
Bellevue, WA 98007
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