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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 15 14:28:23 1998
From: Heligas <heligasm@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #268
Hi. I've never responded to the list before, but now feel compelled
because of the Face on the Milk Carton issue. Yes, it's about
kidnapping, but reading this book and its sequel as an adult helped me to
deal with my own feelings about being adopted. I was lucky enough to have
an opportunity a couple of years ago to tell Caroline Cooney that and I
believe she was moved. These books had a powerful influence on my life
as an adopted person and I think it is fine to include them on a list of
books on the subject.
Megan W. Heligas
Youth Services Manager
Green Hills Public Library District
Palos, Hills, IL
heligasm@sls.lib.il.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 15 14:28:23 1998
From: Patrick Hogan <phogan@ala.org>
Subject: shareware resource
<-----Cross-posted to LM_Net---------->
A recent _SLJ_ reviewed ALA Editions book _Frugal Youth
Cybrarian: Bargain Computing for Kids_, by Calvin Ross.
If you're interested in trying some shareware recommended
in the book, visit this directory of links on ALA Editions'
Open Stacks site:
http://www.ala.org/editions/openstacks/share/index.html
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Patrick Hogan
Acquisitions Editor, ALA Editions
American Library Association
phogan@ala.org | voice 312.280.3240
http://www.ala.org/editions
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 15 14:28:25 1998
From: andrew or anne <paradis@jorsm.com>
ubject: Consultant
The administration has suggested that the Children's Council would benefit
from the disinterested, outside viewpoint of a consultant to help us
evaluate the types of programs we offer, the collection development, and
help us plan for the future . We have a list from the Urban Libraries
Council and from ALA but most appear to be management or technology
oriented. Can anyone recommend a firm or source for information on a
specialist in Children's services consulting? I would like to have some
information by our meeting on the last Wednesday of the month. Thank you.
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! aparadise@juno.com
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 Wed Apr 15 14:28:24 1998
From: Joan Enriquez <joane@ocln.org>
Subject: publishers of children's writing
Hello Pubyacers,
I have a patron who would like to investigate having his son's writings
published either in book form or in magazines. I would appreciate your
suggestions regarding names of publishers/magazines to suggest to him.
I did mention the Raintree/Steck Vaughn contest to him.
Any other ideas? Thanks in advance. The child is 7 and in the first grade.
Sincerely,
Joan Enriquez
Kingston Public Library
Kingston, MA 02364
joane@ocln.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 15 14:28:30 1998
From: Deborah_Dubois@freenet.richland.oh.us
Subject: Funny Reference Questions
The strangest reference question I have ever had was "What does the state
of
Alabama weigh?" This was an assignment that a student had to do.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find the answer, or even a formula to use. I sent
the student back to class with a note asking if she possibly had the
assignment wrong. I never found out, but I would still love to know if there
is a way to figure this out!
Deborah L. Dubois
Children's Outreach Librarian
Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
deborah_dubois@freenet.richland.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 15 14:28:33 1998
From: Karen Wendt <bewendt@facstaff.wisc.edu>
ubject: pool party
I had one person comment about their concern regarding a pool party. We have
been working with the Recreation Department on our final summer programs,
usually a carnival of some sort, for the last four years or so. The pool party
will be held at the public pool with trained, qualified, real-life guards. The
reading club party will most likely be smaller in size than an "open to the
public" pool day. I too, felt some concern but the Recreation Department
Director assures me that they oversee private/public parties all the time and
there are very few concerns. Karen
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Karen M. Wendt, Madison, WI
bewendt@facstaff.wisc.edu
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<smaller>www.scls.lib.wi.us/monona> Monona Public Library
www.mufa.org> Madison Ultimate Frisbee Association
www.aec-online.net/discgolf/> DiscOver Wisconsin</smaller>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 15 14:28:26 1998
From: "Ginnie Hoover, Outreach Librarian Supervisor" Subject:
Economic/Money based programs
We are looking at holding some economic or money based programs for kids. We
have some information about "consumer testing" products like chocolate
chip
cookies, sodas, etc. But I am interested in any other programs any of you may
have put on, for any age range of children, about economics or money. Thanks
for you help!
Ginnie Hoover
Children's Outreach Department
Louisville Free Public Library
ginnie@louisville.lib.ky.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 15 14:28:38 1998
From: Laura Smith <smith@sebts.edu>
Subject: Re: Translating books to web format
I think this is a neat idea--you can collect responses quickly and save
money. One thing you might want to look into is requiring a password to
access your book. I'm not sure how it's done, but I know it is common.
That way, only those with permission can view your book.
Good luck!
Laura Smith
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 15 14:28:23 1998
From: Trudy Terry <tterry@sparc.hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #268
I am sometimes amazed at the requirements versus the remuneration offered
for the jobs on this list. I wonder are there vast numbers of
unemployed ala accredited, MLS Library Science graduates with 5 years
experience in children's services running around unemployed? Of course
I work for peanuts myself but I just wondered. Trudy Terry Port Arthur
Public Library opinions expressed are all mine.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 15 14:28:25 1998
From: "Ginnie Hoover, Outreach Librarian Supervisor" Subject: Question
about Dial-a-Story
If any of you have a Dial-a-Story or Call-a-Story system, would you be so kind
as to send me any information you have about your system? We are considering
the concept. I know I have heard about systems that are similar to voice
mail. But whatever type of system you use, I would be interested in hearing
about how it works, how many calls you get, and any other opinions you may
have.
Thanks!
Ginnie Hoover
ginnie@louisville.lib.ky.us
Children's Outreach Department
Louisville Free Public Library
Louisville, KY
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 15 15:14:25 1998
From: brazell@InfoAve.Net
Subject: Re: Books into Movies
At 11:51 AM 4/13/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi All!
>
>I was thinking of putting up a display of books that have been made into
>movies. I have some ideas of my own, but I know that the wonderful
>people on this list will give me great ideas!
>
>Thanks in advance!
>Laura Kelley
>Children's Libraian
>Maple Valley Branch ASCPL
>Akron OH --
>From: Laura Bockwich <ac521@acorn.net>
>
>
I saw a reference recently in the New York Times of a musical version of The
Great Gilly Hopkins. Does anyone know anything about this?
As for movies, there are (top of our heads)
Tuck Everlasting (Babbit) The Borrowers (Norton; a recent one) almost
anything by Roald Dahl, Little Women, Harriet the Spy, several versions of
The Secret Garden, The Little Prince (live and claymation versions), and A
Little Princess (2 versions, the earlier one with Shirley Temple). Shiloh
(by Naylor) has also, I think, been made into a film.
Hope This Helps,
Robe
rt Brazell
Kers
haw Co. Public Library
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