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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 11:13:27 1998
From: "Aarene X. Storms" <astorms@cob.org>
ubject: re:working for peanuts?
Trudy and all,
As an MLS student facing graduation in 2 years, I too am pondering the
wisdom of seeking this degree.
Without pointing fingers, I can't help noticing that several of the
positions posted lately require an MLS, yet pay significantly lower wages
than I make as a paraprofessional.
So tell me, am I crazy to pursue this degree? I love the work, but I'd
sure like to be able to pay my bills, too! Would anyone care to comment?
Aarene Storms
Bellingham Public Library
speaking for myself, not my employers
astorms@cob.org
Trudy Terry <tterry@sparc.hpl.lib.tx.us> wrote:
<<snip>>
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. <<snap>>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 11:13:26 1998
From: darcy stainton <darcysta@vpl.vancouver.bc.ca>
Subject: Re: Weight of Alabama
What a great reference question! I think I found what is needed for the
answer in the World Almanac -- it goes like this.
According to the Almanac, Alabama is 54,423 square miles in area.
According to the same Almanac, the entire Earth is 196,938,800 square
miles in area.
The mass of the Earth, (under "Earth" in the Almanac), is
6,588,000,000,000,000,000,000 tons (6 sextillion, 588 quintillion tons
(give or take a pound or two).
So, Alabama takes up roughly 54,423/196,938,800 of the earth, or 0.02763%.
0.02763% of 6,588,000,000,000,000,000,000 tons is
1,820,264,400,000,000,000 tons (give or take).
Therefore Alabama, from the surface of the earth to the core, weighs
almost 2 quintillion tons.
Ain't almanacs great?
Bye the way, a great book to have a look at is Kathryn Lasky's _The
Librarian who Measured the Earth_ -- you may want to recommend it to your
patron. It's a marvellously illustrated work about one of our ancient
Greek colleagues who made a remarkably accurate measurement of the
circumference of the world by measuring shadows.
:-)
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D'Arcy Stainton, Librarian
Joe Fortes Branch, Vancouver Public Library
Phone: (604) 665-3972
Fax: (604) 665-3524
http://www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 11:13:37 1998
From: "Pam Gravenor" <pdgravenor@nelsonlib.org.nz>
Subject: Vision and mission statements
Does anyone have a vision or mission statement for their children's and/or
YA library, they are willing to share? I'd like to use them as a starting
point for ours. I apologise if this has been covered before (I'm new on
the list) but I can't access the archives.
Thanks a lot. Please respond to me directly. I'll post a compilation if
there is interest.
Pam Gravenor
Children's and Young Adult's Librarian
Nelson Public Library
New Zealand
03 546 0404 fax 03 546 0402
pdgravenor@nelsonlib.org.nz
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 11:13:13 1998
From: Nissa Perez <harleyq@ucla.edu>
ubject: Kites
Hello All! =)
I'm trying to put together a story time based on the theme of kites and was
wondering if anyone had titles, simple crafts, or flannel stories that they
know of and/or enjoy. I've tried A-Zoo and Children's Catalog, and the
majority of the stories I have revolve around dragon kites. I would like to
include other stories about kites, but will take any title. Wind stories are
also ok. And I am more than happy to post a compiled list.
Please email any suggestions to harleyq@ucla.edu.
Thank you so much!
Nissa Perez
email: harleyq@ucla.edu
2nd Year MLIS Student (graduating in June!)
Department of Library and Information Science
Graduate School of Education and Information Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 11:13:20 1998
From: Melissa Orth <morth@lithgow.lib.me.us>
Subject: Re: Brainstorming session with YA's
Edmonds Reference Library wrote:
> Last year our library conducted a focus group with a
> small group of YA's. They came to the library, toured our YA area, and
> answered a questionnaire.
>
> I'm not looking for articles to read (I have VOYA & SLJ) or suggestions
> for a questionnaire
>
Hi Tom,
I'm sorry to report I have no advice to offer and was hoping you could
give me some. I'm interested in seeing a copy of the questionnaire you
gave to these YA's and/or please point me in the right direction to some
SLJ articles mentioned above.
Let me explain: Lithgow Public Library in Augusta doesn't have a YA area
at all nor a YA librarian (I wear that hat when I can, it's my
preference). Lately we've been having problems with kids loitering,
mouthing off to staff, being general teenagers. They are "too cool" to
come downstairs to the dungeon "Kiddie room" where I work and there is
no
place for them to hang out in the adult section. So...the adult services
librarian and I are working together to meet with the kids to lay down the
law, tell them what we do have to offer them and to get some feedback. At
the same time, we are going to introduce the idea that when we expand in
the next few years (early planning process is underway now) that they will
be targeted for focus groups.
What I am asking for is any advice you can spare concerning how to get
kids to talk to us about what they want. We haven't met with them yet. I
have a pretty good rapport with most of them but even though they know me,
they don't like to hang out in the crowded children's section. Our goal is
to open the pathway for discussions with them without scaring them off. We
will have a new YA area in the new addition but that is a few years off.
I'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
Melissa
Melissa Orth
Lithgow Public Library
Winthrop Street
Augusta, ME 04330
morth@lithgow.lib.me.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 11:13:20 1998
From: bf455@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Bonita Kale)
Subject: book movies
The Planet of Junior Brown has been made into a movie (Canadian, I think; I
hope we get it here).
Pooh, of course.
Jungle Book
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Narnian Tales
Outsiders
Starship Troopers
Puppet Masters
Jumanji
Alice in Wonderland
Peter Pan
Pinocchio
Neverending Story
Various fairy tales
House of Dies Drear
Charlotte's Web
Sherlock Holmes stories
Francis Hodgeson Burnett books
I bet you don't have a copy of Susannah of the MOunties!
Anne of Green Gables, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, Heidi, and assorted other
sentimental classics.
Bonita
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Bonita Kale
bf455@cleveland.freenet.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 11:14:02 1998
From: chdept.lib@baraboo.com (Baraboo Public Library Children's Dept.)
ubject: Re: Books into Movies
To promote books with our video users, we put a booktruck in front of the
video section, put a colorful sign on it saying "If you liked the video,
you'll love the book!" and filled the truck with books that matched our
videos. (We have a separate children's area and separate collection of
children's videos.)
We included any books with tie-ins to our videos such as Barney, Curious
George, Mary-Kate and Ashley, Old Yeller, Little Women - something for all
ages and interests. The books were readily checked out, we filled the
truck as it emptied out and then put it away for a while when most of the
books got checked out!
We have many users who go right for the videos and we hoped this would
encourage them to try a book or two. We have also found many patrons are
uncertain as to which books to choose and they like selecting from displays.
Thought this might give you some ideas for your books and movie display.
Miriam Thompson chdept.lib@baraboo.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 11:15:08 1998
From: Julie Albright - Central Services - Ventura Public Library Subject: Free
Earthquake Preparedness videos
Our Adult Services Division has been disbanded in the name of holy
reorgination, and in the process of closing down we discovered these video
cassetes. They were prepared by FEMA in 1994 from their Mitigation
Liaison to Education and to the Community department. The problem with
these 16 videos is that they are all in Cantonese. Unfortunately we do
not have that large of a Chinese community here in Ventura, but I'm hoping
that someone out there might have a use for one or more; or maybe know
where or who I could call to give them away. The English version was
really good, these are the same - only in Cantonese. The full title of
the video is EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS: WHAT EVERY CHILDCARE PROVIDER SHOULD
KNOW. If you can help me, please respond to VCLSAJ2@RAIN.ORG
TIA! Julie Albright, Ventura County Library Services, Youth Services
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 11:13:19 1998
From: Ginny McKee <ginnyme@lori.state.ri.us>
Subject: Re: ALA conference - frustrating!
Kate McLean wrote:
>
> I was looking so forward to going to the ALA conference in DC
> until I saw the dates! June 26-30 falls smack-dad in the middle of
> Summer Reading! The timing is so rotten, I'm not going to be able to
> go.
> I know it has been this way for a long time, so have children's
> folks complained to ALA? How are some of you going to manage it?
>
> ---Kate McLean
> Youth Services Librarian
> Statesboro, GA
> "My opinions are my own
"You are right, but school and academic librarians are out of school!
Ginny McKee
Youth Serivces Coordinator
Providence [RI] Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 11:13:20 1998
From: Nancee Dahms-Stinson <ndahmsst@mail.sos.state.mo.us>
ubject: re publishers of children's writing
Joan: Check out the web site of Stone Soup: the Magazine by Young Writers
and Artists at http://www.stonesoup.com/main2/guidelines.html. The
magazine consists of stories, poems and book reviews by writers through age
13. Guidelines for submissions as well as a sample issue are available at
the site. Good luck! Nancee
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Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:36:30 -0400 (EDT)
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.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 11:13:21 1998
From: "Kate Oke" <kmoke@interchg.ubc.ca>
ubject: Re: spanish language
Ruth,
I came up with the translation of Hora de Cuentos Preescolar. To make
sure, I searched the web for that phrase, and it is right! The page I found
was http://www.lib.ci.tucson.az.us/library/espanolc.htm. Good luck with the
program!
Katie Oke
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 18:40:39 1998
From: Glynis Welte -- RYASM-MHR <"ESCHER::GWELTE"@CUYAHOGA.LIB.OH.US>
Subject: Stumper-"The Devil Made Me Do It."
A patron is looking for a picture book that she read to her
daughter 20 or 30 years ago. She does not remember anything but
that the main character, a girl, kept using the refrain: "the devil
made me do it" when approached about any misdeed. If any one knows
the title of this story please email me at
gwelte@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us and I will know a library angel made you
do it :). Thanks.
Glynis Welte
Maple Heights Regional Library
gwelte@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 18:40:35 1998
From: Sally Goodroe <sgoodroe@stic.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #271
The Consumer Credit Counseling Service in our area offers programs about
money for two age levels which our branches have had and enjoyed.
--Sally Goodroe
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Sally Goodroe, Children's Specialist
Harris County Public Library, Houston
713-749-9031 FAX 713-749-9090
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 18:40:41 1998
From: Terri Washburn <twashbur@melvil.pub-lib.ci.arlington.tx.us>
Subject: TX-Children's Librarian Position
Please post the following position:
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN
Arlington Public Library, Arlington, Tex., city of 300,000 population in the
heart of Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. Knowledge of children's literature, topics
and materials of interest to children, child development, and standard library
reference resources. POSITION WILL REQUIRE creative, high quality programming;
extensive work in collection development; excellent "people" skills;
and a strong desire to work with children. Previous experience in a
child-centered environment, special training in storytelling, and experience in
art, music, or theater are desirable. MLS from ALA-accredited program required.
Salary range $30,852-$38,556. Beginning salary dependent on experience and
qualifications. Benefits package includes 401K plan. Send resume and the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Lisa Thompson,
Personnel Specialist, City of Arlington, Human Resources Dept., 501 W. Main St.,
Arlington, TX 76010. EOE
Thank you.
Terri Washburn, MLS, MPA
Assistant Director of Operations and Administration
Arlington Public Library
101 E. Abrams
Arlington, TX 76010
817/459-6924
twashbur@melvil.pub-lib.ci.arlington.tx.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 18:40:38 1998
From: Sally Goodroe <sgoodroe@stic.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Re: Stumper
One of our library staff remembers a book from childhood (easy reader?
beginning chapter book?) which was a science fiction/Buck Rogers type
book. The family was an average family, but part of their ordinary life
was to strap on Buck Rogers-type flight equipment (helmet, backpack,
possibly wings) and fly. Any thoughts? Please respond to
sgoodroe@stic.lib.tx.us. Thanks!
--Sally Goodroe
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Sally Goodroe, Children's Specialist
Harris County Public Library, Houston
713-749-9031 FAX 713-749-9090
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Apr 18 18:40:57 1998
From: Christel Olson <christel@lib.state.hi.us>
Subject: Winner of Hawaii Book Award Announced!
Today in Honolulu, Graham Salisbury's "Under the Blood Red Sun" was
announced the winner of Hawaii's 1998 Nene Book Award. Constance
Hiser-Robson, author of the 1997 Nene Award for her book "Ghosts in Fourth
Grade" announced the winning title at a press conference with nearly two
hundred people in attendance.
Over 8,500 children in grades 4-6 throughout the state of Hawaii voted in
the 1998 Nene Book Award election! The Nene (pronounced neigh-neigh)
Award was created in 1959 by a group of Hawaii elementary school students,
and is named after Hawaii's State Bird, the endangered Hawaiian goose.
Each year children throughout the state of Hawaii vote from a
list of suggested titles nominated by librarians and the children
themselves. The Nene Award is Hawaii's only state-wide book award.
The Award is also unusual in that it is administered jointly by
public librarians (Hawaii Library Association), and school
librarians (Hawaii Association of School Librarians).
Since 1994 the winning author has visited Hawaii, usually during National
Library Week, to announce the current year's winner. Mrs. Hiser-Robson's
trip marks the first time a winning author will visit a Hawaiian island
other than Oahu. She will visit her fans on the island of Hawaii ("The
Big Island"), making several appearances at schools and for the public.
For more information about the Nene Book Award, please contact Janet Yap
(janety@lib.state.hi.us) or Irma Lee Choo (ichoo@hekili.k12.hi.us),
hard-working Co-Chairs of the 1998 Nene Book Award Committee.
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