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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:24:59 1998
From: Edmonds Reference Library <edmref@sno-isle.org>
Subject: pictures of YA areas
The Edmonds Library is conducting a short series
of meetings (beginning on 4/27) with a group of YA's from
the local schools to get their ideas on ways we could improve
our Young Adult area.
As a part of this brainstorming process I wanted this
group to look at some pictures of other YA areas. I assumed
I would be able to find these in journals like VOYA
but so far I haven't come up with much. If any of you
have "great YA areas" and also have pictures of your
areas and could fax me copies of those pictures I
would greatly appreciate it. At this point, I'm only
interested in pictures not text/lists/etc. I have what
I need in that area. FAX any pictures you can to me
at:
Tom Reynolds
Edmonds Library
425-771-1977
edmref@sno-isle.org
The deadline for receipt of these is Saturday 4/25.
Thanks, in advance for any pictures you can fax.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:24:59 1998
From: Elise DeGuiseppi <elised@pcl1.pcl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Out of the Dust
I don't pair the narrator and the narrative together in this or, indeed,
in most children's and young adult literature. In other words, the
narrator's thoughts and dreams may be captured in the narrative, but the
narrator is unaware of the form in which the author has chosen to so
embody them.
The idea that Hesse's prose poem evokes the sere Dustbowl landscape is a
very compelling one, I think. I would add that the spareness of the text
also relates to the trauma suffered by Billie Jo.
(The obvious exception to my comment on form, would be novels which adopt
a diary or notebook approach.)
elised@pcl.lib.wa.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:24:59 1998
From: Joann Phelps--West Bloomfield <phelpsjo@metronet.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Family Reading Programs
I need to compile information about programs that promote Family Reading
that have been done in schools, either in conjunction with public
libraries, or by the school themselves. If any of you know of such
programs, please send me whatever details you have. Post them to me
directly. Thank you very much!
JoAnn K. Phelps
Youth Services Librarian
Westacres Branch
West Bloomfield Public Library
(248) 363-4022
phelpsjo@metronet.lib.mi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:24:59 1998
From: Sandra Strandtmann <sandras@muskox.alaska.edu>
Subject: Re: VeggieTales by Phil Vischer Productions
I have seen these at my daughter's. She thinks they are wonderful. She
has two children and many friends with small children. I was not crazy
about them but found them acceptable, a moral message but not heavily
Christian. We have had requests for us to purchase them and our selection
commitee has decided to purchase some based on my comments. They are well
done.
Sandra Strandtmann
Juneau Public Libraries
Juneau, Alaska
On Mon, 20 Apr 1998, kathyb wrote:
> These videos are being heavily advertised and marketed in Target,
> K-Mart, and Christian bookstores. Do any of you have them in your
> libraries? Have any of you seen any? What is your opinion of these?
> Please respond to me.
> Kathyb@anoka.lib.mn.us
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:25:02 1998
From: Beverly Little <blittle@merrimack.lib.nh.us>
Subject: Time vs Books Counting
I want to thank everyone who contacted me with suggestions on how I could change
our summer reading program to reward time spent reading, not the number of books
read. My staff and I read everything sent and then brainstormed what would work
best for us. For those who might be interested, this is what we decided to do:
The booklog is printed on vellum, folded in half, with a picture on the cover
the children can color. On the back is the directions. Inside are calenders of
July and August, and a "What I read this summer" area. To play the
game, we always do a game the kids insist, for each day from July1 to August 18
that 20 minutes for more is read by or read to the child, they should check off
the day on the calendar. For every 4 days checked off, the child gets a clue to
an historic or natural place of interest in NH. On the wall will be a huge map
of NH. Each child has a game piece. The child solves the clue and moves hir game
piece to that spot. There will be 12 clues, and simple rewards like bookmarks or
stickers will be given at various intervals.
We have a party at the end of our program, but because of space concerns only
those children who meet a goal can come. In previous years the goal has been 5
books. This year, any child who reads/is read to for 20 minutes for at least 25
days during the program is invited to the party. Also, in previous years we have
had separate booklogs and requirements for preschoolers and school age children.
This year, they will have the same program.
Hope this helps some of the others out there looking to make a change. If you
have questions, send me an e-mail and I'll reply as soon as possible.
Oh yeah, Friday I am hosting a brainstorming session for any librarian who is
involved in planning the summer's programs. This is the third year I've done
this and it's been a great help. People come with samples and ideas and we swap
and discuss and make helpful suggestions to those who have no solid ideas. I
know at least one of those coming is brand new to the children's area and has
never had anything to do with summer reading programs. Hopefully, we will be
able to help her.
Beverly Little
Head of Youth Services
Merrimack Public Library, NH
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:25:03 1998
From: chantele@juno.com (Chantele R Perkinson)
Subject: Gaming magazines
Hi there,
It was brought to my attention early last week that our magazine =
holdings for YA males age 12 up are not so great. I suggested to the =
group that they propose titles and I would consider their proposals. =
One kiddo suggested "The Duelist" as his choice. Anyone have =
suggestions? The kiddos are particularly interested in mags. about =
online games.
Thanks in advance.
Leslie Langley
Children's Librarian
Buckley Public Library
Poteau, OK (yes, there is such a place)
"I cannot live without books......." T. Jefferson
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:26:09 1998
From: Stacey Freedman <freedmas@nitnoi.howa.lib.md.us>
Subject: Nancy Drew
Dear all,
Today, while on campus at UMCP, I was carrying two large shopping
bags full of books when one bag broke. The bag was filled with Nancy Drew
books. As I was putting them back into the bag, a woman came up behind me
to help. "Oh!" she exclaimed, "these were my FAVORITE books
growing up!"
She then helped me carry the bags into the building. Getting that
response from a total stranger was very interesting.
I'm schlepping these books around for a paper/project on Nancy Drew for
my Advanced Children's Literature class and I'm curious to hear responses
from all of you out in Library-land (or book reviewer land). Does the
name "Nancy Drew" evoke any kind of response in you? Does it bring
back
memories (fond or otherwise)? When you read them, did you read the
originals (Nancy was blonde and drove a blue roadster) or the revised
"yellowbacks" (Nancy had red/titian/strawberry blonde hair and drove a
blue convertible)?
Thanks in Advance!
Stacey Freedman
freedmas@nitnoi.howa.lib.md.us
Please feel free to respond to me privately or to share with the list(s).
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%% "Nothing good was ever achieved without enthusiasm." %%
%% Ralph Waldo Emerson %%
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Stacey Freedman
Children's Programmer
East Columbia Branch Library
410/313-7730 410/313-7717
freedmas@nitnoi.howa.lib.md.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:26:18 1998
From: Meg Warren <mwarren@fones.cals.lib.ar.us>
Subject: mystery night
I've been lurking for quite some time & I love this list!
Here's my question: I have a "mystery night" coming up for kids in the
fourth grade and up. I need a script. I've looked into the PUBYAC archives
& I have seen lots of references to scripts floating around (especially
one called "Righteous Revenge"), but not the actual scripts.
Thanks,
Meg
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* / / *
* Be brave, even if you / Meg (Walker) Warren / The greatest *
* are not, pretend to be / / sin is the *
* no one can tell the / mwarren@cals.lib.ar.us / refusal of *
* difference. / / joy. *
* / Assistant Librarian, / *
* Anonymous / Children's Programmer, / from the *
* / all around great gal... / movie _Jeffery_*
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:26:38 1998
From: "Alison Hendon" <ahendon@dorsai.org>
Subject: re:working for peanuts? -Reply
Carrie and Kirsten both mentioned that if one wanted a better library
salary, that corporate or business libraries might be an alternative.
And also, I think it was Kirsten who raised the point that there are
many nontangible rewards in public librarianship.
These are certainly good points but why shouldn't public libraries
pay a comfortable wage? Why should we have to leave a field that we
find rewarding? I find it very discouraging in my library system
that the starting salary is lower than that at LA Public (to quote
another large library system) and that LA Public has step increases
that are not tied to promotions. In my system you can't get a merit
raise or step increase. They don't exist.
I think that as long as we think that the other rewards we get are
the reason we do the work, then we will not get the money. It's that
simple. And although I love working in a public library and do
indeed appreciate those non-tangible rewards, I would also like to
feel that I made a living wage (one on which I could buy a house
and/or car); that I had adequate health and dental benefits; etc. I
don't know how single people manage on the pay we make.
I have found the salaries on the East Coast much lower than on the
West Coast; interestingly enough the cost of living is about the same
(between New York City and Los Angeles, for instance).
I am definitely not speaking for my library system!
Alison Hendon
Brooklyn Public Library
speaking only for myself
>
Alison Hendon
ahendon@amanda.dorsai.org
"Though my soul may set in darkness,
It will rise in perfect light,
I have loved the stars too fondly
To be fearful of the night...."
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:26:46 1998
From: Nissa Perez <harleyq@ucla.edu>
ubject: Matrioschka Dolls
Hi all =)
First let me send a bottom-of-the-heart Thank You to all who've sent
WONDERFULLY helpful replies for the kite/wind query. I'm sorry that I
forgot to mention that the age range spans preschool-2nd grade, but all of
your suggestion fell perfectly in that range. I am compiling a list at the
moment and will be sending it out shortly.
I have another request for help that comes via my internship site. For one
of our Summer Reading Program sessions, we will be doing a craft that
involves Russian Matrioschka Dolls, or nesting dolls. (It a toy where a
smaller doll resides inside the body of a slightly larger one. As you
continuously open the dolls, there's a smaller figure inside and eventually
you'll have a range of dolls from large to tiny.) We're looking for stories
that are about or involve Matrioschka Dolls to go with the craft. If anyone
knows of stories that correlate with this craft, your suggestions will be
greatly appreciated! The age range we're striving for is approximately
preschool to about 3rd/4th grade.
Thank you so much in advance! Please respond to me: harleyq@ucla.edu.
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 Wed Apr 22 20:37:37 1998
From: "Elizabeth S. Gallaway" <egallawa@concentric.net>
Subject: Re: program for large group
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY
I modified a favortie theatre game to use in a rain theme storytime.
Have the kids sit in a circle, legs out in front of them, with you, the
storyteller in the middle. Turn slowly with your index finger
extended. As you point to each child, have him/her tap their index and
middle fingers together, creating a soft pitter patter.... when you come
full circle, have each child begin to clap as you point to him/
her...coming full circle again, have each child slap his/her
thighs...coming full circle again, have each child stomp his/her feet.
At this point the storm is at its most intense! Have it die out in
reverse order...enjoying the silence of the aftermath.
This works nicely with the book Listen to the Rain by Bill Archimbault.
-Beth G
Haverhill Public Library
Haverhill MA
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:37:46 1998
From: "kscalley" <kscalley@capecod.net>
Subject: Participatory Books-3-5 year olds
First I would like to say how useful I find this listserv. Whenever I ask
for information , ideas, resources, I get many wonderful responses.
I am looking for favorite stories, books that children (ages 3-5 years old)
can participate in. The participation could take the form of props,
signing, chanting a refrain, bringing up flannel pieces or a story or book
the children can act out -for example Caps For Sale where the children can
play the role of the monkeys. I need book, story suggestions and how you
make it participatory. I will be happy to compile a list & post it post
here.
Thanks in advance,
Ann Scalley
kscalley@capecod.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:38:24 1998
From: Ginny McKee <ginnyme@lori.state.ri.us>
Subject: Re: summer reading program incentives
Carrie Eldridge wrote:
>
> Can someone out there send me info on sources for summer reading
incentives?
> What kind of incentives are libraries offering out there?Here in Rhode
Island we work with local agencies for a number of
incentives. There is a coupon to the Roger Williams Park Zoo, the
aquarium in Newport, Providence Children's Museum and other local
attractions. These often come with "good between x and y dates" and
all
say that the srp child must be accompanied by a paying adult. There are
often small "things" offered and novelty catalogs or local stores are
sources - inflatable penguins, pencils, etc.
Ginny McKee
Youth Services Coordinator
Providence Public Library ginnyme@lori.state.ri.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:38:47 1998
From: DEBORAH CHURCHMAN <CHURCHMAN@nwf.org>
Subject: Nancy Drew -Reply
When I was in elementary school, my father bought me a new Nancy
Drew novel almost every week. I read them by the gallon. If there were
excellent children's books available at that time, I had no knowledge of
them, no access to them of which I was aware, no savvy teacher or
children's librarian saying, Hey, kid, here's a book you might like. I thought
that children's literature was Nancy Drew.
I gave one to my daughter when she was 10 or 11 and had already
been exposed to wonderful writers like Katherine Patterson and Beverly
Cleary and Cynthia Voight, etc. She read the Nancy Drew and said, Um,
Mom, these aren't real people. Never read another one.
Now I've learned to love Great Literature and Good Literature and even
some Wannabe Literature. But I still like to indulge, occasionally, in fluffy
page-turners with lots of cliff-hangers and women in frocks (why was it
always a frock? Why wasn't it a dress?) who solve their own problems.
Debby
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:40:03 1998
From: Catherine Williams <wcatheri@freenet.columbus.oh.us>
ubject: Re: VeggieTales by Phil Vischer Productions
We have copies of the VeggieTales videos in our large public library. We
also have their website accessible on our Internet terminals, and we have
been purchasing the new line of books, too. These videos are hilarious
and meaningful and very well produced. Computer animation depicts
vegetables acting out stories from the Bible, and stories from "real
life." It sounds bizarre and gimicky, but they are really fun.
I, personally, love them. They are a very nice addition to the
collection, providing Christian videos to balance all the Sesame Street
and Disney titles.
On Mon, 20 Apr 1998, kathyb wrote:
> These videos are being heavily advertised and marketed in Target,
> K-Mart, and Christian bookstores. Do any of you have them in your
> libraries? Have any of you seen any? What is your opinion of these?
> Please respond to me.
> Kathyb@anoka.lib.mn.us
Cathy Williams
wcatheri@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Center for Discovery, Main, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:43:41 1998
From: Vicki M Partridge <vmp@acsu.buffalo.edu>
Subject: Thank you to all
It is so nice to know their are people out their willing to help others.
Thanx for all the replys to my author search. My friend was very
impressed.
Vicki M. Partridge
Student of Library and Information Studies
University of Buffalo
"Don't Dream It, Be It.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:43:45 1998
From: Kate McLean <katem@mail.bulloch.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: things to do with LARGE groups
I had a story time with 68 maybe two months ago and have large groups
throughout May. One of my favorite books to do with them is Abiyoyo by
Seeger. Works well if you act out the monster staggering around. Also
magic tricks. I have a magic rope that ties knots in itself (wonderful
for cowboy stories). But, the most amazing thing I've seen is that
group of 68 4-year-olds doing Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes
SILENTLY! I put my finger to my lips, beckon them to stand, touch my
head. When enough of them are touching their heads too, I touch my
shoulders... They catch on fast!
As for my normally small storytimes. There was a day when my
usual 20-person toddlertime was 50 people strong. I welcomed everyone,
did the same stories and songs I would have done and told the crowd that
if this happened again I would either 1) reserve the larger room or 2)
have one group at 10AM and the other at 11AM. Turned out that a local
playgroup had decided to come unannounced. They have promised to let me
know and I will do a storytime especially for them, so as not to disturb
my regulars who were somewhat upset. I'm up to about 40 regulars in
Toddlertime now though and may have to break up the group anyhow.
Hope this helps whoever asked the question...
I'd have mailed directly, but I couldn't find the original asker.
---Kate McLean
Youth Services Librarian
Statesboro Regional Library
katem@mail.bulloch.public.lib.ga.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:44:37 1998
From: "Michael Konnert" <mkonnert@vigo.lib.in.us>
Subject: Summer Reading Club
Hi!
I am the Outreach Services Librarian at Vigo County Public Library in
Terre Haute, IN. I work with daycares and the Young Peoples
Department on the summer reading program. Young Peoples has the
traditional type of program with youngsters reporting into the
library the number of minutes/hours read to qualify for different
incentives. In Outreach during the summer, I work with 10 different
commercial day cares. Every 2 weeks during June and July I take books
to the daycares for the children to check out and read or usually
have read to them. The daycare adults keep track of the number of
hours read. Each daycare decides if they want the children to take
the books home. At the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th visits each child
participating receives an inexpensive prize. A food coupon, pencil,
and cut out shape week 2, food coupon & frisbee week 3, free paper
back book week 4. I have volunteers ages 11-17 that go with me and
help. The last week we collect the books hand out the free book and
do a short program. Such as read a story and do a craft. Also I
have 3 prizes about $10 each that we draw for at the end of the
summer. These go to 3 lucky daycares. We also give each daycare an
appropriate hardback book just for participating. This will be the
5th summer for Outreach and Young Peoples to do this type of summer
reading program. Mike Konnert. Outreach Services Librarian.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:44:51 1998
From: Betty Holbrook <betty@spidaweb.eils.lib.id.us>
ubject: stumper-
The Reader's Advisors at our library are developing several
bookmark/booklists for young adults and adults; their stumper is: they are
planning one that lists authors who are married to other authors but don't
collaberate on books---is there a source for this??
tia
Betty Holbrook
Marshall Public Library
Pocatello,ID 83204
betty@spidaweb.eils.lib.id.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:45:18 1998
From: darcy stainton <darcysta@vpl.vancouver.bc.ca>
Subject: Re: Weight of Alabama
Nancy, you are absolutely right -- I agree that unclear assignments lead
to lots of frustration, and I do _not_ agree with doing children's
homework for them.
However, in this case, the question was from a _colleague_ who was
wondering if/how an answer could be found.
Had I been asked this at my library, I would have approached this much
differently. Because I thought it was a fun question, (and I have some
background in geophysics) I undertook to find
a solution using simple math and information readily available at any
public library.
I think this is a good point to make -- as a public librarian, I help
patrons to frame their questions (through the reference interview), then
I _point_ to the information they need -- I don't do math for them
(otherwise I would be up to my armpits in tax returns right now!).
Hypothetically, if a student asked me the Alabama question, I would ask
to see a copy of the assignment, and try to determine with the child what
pieces of information are needed (e.g. the mass of the earth, the surface
area of Alabama, etc.). I would show the child how to find the pieces of
information in our collection, and then for further help (with the math,
etc.) I would send him/her back to the teacher or parents.
The frustration for me comes when an assignment is so poorly thought out
that: a) it is unclear what pieces of information are needed (as in the
Alabama case), or b) the pieces of information that are needed are so
obscure that the likelihood of finding them are slim to none (as in the
case of students looking for bios on obscure Eastern European inventors).
BTW -- the strangest question I've been asked so far was by an elderly
gentleman who wanted to know what kind of pumps are used at Niagara falls
to get the water back to the top. :-)
>
> Date: Sun, 19 Apr 1998 09:40:37 -0400
> From: Nancy Gaut <gautna@oplin.lib.oh.us>
> Subject: Subject: Re: Weight of Alabama
>
> Darcy,
> How clever of you to have worked this out! I think you have missed the
point, though.
> If I recall the original post correctly, this question was not assigned to
test the
> librarian, but as an assignment for an elementary student. Unless the
student were
> extremely gifted or motivated an assignment like this would just lead to
frustration.
> Even if the librarian were able to figure it out, would the student
understand the
> process? This is just an example of another assignment that some teacher
failed to
> think through.
>
> Nancy Gaut
> Warren-Trumbull County Public Library
> gautna@oplin.lib.oh.us
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:45:53 1998
From: brazell@InfoAve.Net
Subject: Dear America Series Question
A parent wanted to know how much the Dear America books were
based on real people. She
mentioned that Remember Whipple was a real person; I know there was
a child named Remember
on the Mayflower, but I'm not certain about her last name. Anyway,
if anyone knows whether any
of the Dear America narrators are based on real people, please let
me know.
Thanks,
Robert Brazell
Children's Services
Kershaw County Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:47:57 1998
From: cathy wilterding <wilterding@tarleton.edu>
ubject: research assistance needed
The following somewhat lengthy post is a request for help in collecting
information concerning public librarians' roles as information consultants.
I'm seeking help from the list because you are practicing librarians, and I
am a beginning library student working from theory and literature review,
rather than from experience.
I am presently working on my MLS and am writing a paper concerning
information consultant opportunities in public libraries. Though my
professor and literature searches have helped me see that combining the
terms "information consultant" and "public libraries" runs
counter to the
current concept of information consultant, I want to pursue the topic
because I think librarians do (or can) perform the same types of services
that information consultants/brokers in other arenas do (even though my
assumption is that public librarians would perform the service without
charging a fee as information brokers do and they would use a variety of
research tools rather than specialize in one area).
The premise for my paper is that public librarians should "market"
themselves to their communities as information consultants (able to retrieve
information for patrons or to help patrons navigate their own information
retrieval processes) because I don't think a large percentage of actual or
potential library patrons know the value of a public library as an
information resource--for personal, business, and educational purposes.
Also, I think increasing the community's awareness of the value of the
library as an information center and the librarian as a information
consultant may strengthen community support for public libraries when
funding restraints might otherwise cause people to decrease library budgets.
In addition, I want to compile a list of suggested skills a librarian needs
in order to perform as an information consultant, both for my paper and to
help me better direct my own studies.
Therefore, my query to the members of this listserv involves these questions:
1. What types of information consultant (finding and retrieving
information) activities do you currently engage in as public librarians?
2. What databases and research tools (electronic and print) do you use on a
recurring basis?
3. What computer, data processing, and research skills do you think a
public librarian should possess?
4. To what degree does your community think of your library as an
information center and of you as an information consultant? How so?
Thank you for any responses which you have the time to send. If members of
the list are interested, I will post a summation of the responses I get.
Please post your response to me personally (wilterding@vms.tarleton.edu) or
to the list depending on your preference and your estimation of the list's
interest in this topic.
Thank you for your help,
Cathy Wilterding
wilterding@vms.tarleton.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:48:09 1998
From: Rarauz1 <Rarauz1@aol.com>
Subject: Re: spanish language
I would use "La hora del cuento para pre-escolares." The word
"pre" has the
same meaning in Spanish as it does in English.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 20:48:16 1998
From: Tracey Dittoe <tlovedittoe@yahoo.com>
ubject: help w/names
Hi all!
This summer I would like to have a twice-a-month craft program for
kids 8-up. What I need is a catchy name for this program. I have a
few ideas, but would love some more. Any suggestions out there from
all you clever people?
Thanks!
Tracey Dittoe
Lexington Public Library
Lexington, Ky
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 23:09:49 1998
From: PIKLY <PIKLY@aol.com>
Subject: Bibliography
The Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California recently held
a seminar on spirituality and creativity in children's books called "Finger
Painting in the Garden of Good and Evil: Spirituality, Creativity, and the
Journey Within in Children's Literature and Art." If you would like a copy
of the 84 page bibliography that was compiled for the seminar, you can order
copies for $8.50 (cost of duplication and postage) by sending a prepaid order
to ACL, PO box 12471, Berkeley, CA, 94712. Checks should be made out to
"ACL." If you have any questions, phone Penny Peck at (510) 577-6054.
Penny Peck
Children's Librarian
San Leandro Public Library
Pikly@aol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 23:09:47 1998
From: andrew or anne <paradis@jorsm.com>
ubject: Consultant respondant
Sorry to post direct to list, but a reply went missing in transit. Would
the librarian in Stamford Ct. who responded please re-post? I lost it in
the attempt to forward to my work . 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 22 23:10:15 1998
From: "Children's librarians" <children@mtlib.org>
ubject: Job Opening: Children's Librarian
Please post the following position:
Children's Librarian, Bozeman Public Library, Bozeman, Montana. Performs
professional services in the children's library. The position is 20 hours
per week and has a starting salary of $10.67 per hour plus prorated
benefits. The Bozeman Public Library serves a city of 25,000, with an
additional 15,000 county residents, and has a collection of over 70,000
volumes with computer/on-line capabilities. Visit at www.mtb.mtlib.org.
Bozeman is a vigorous university town in southwestern Montana on the
northern edge of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Scenic qualities and
year-round recreation are tremendous. Applicants should have any
combination of education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with a minor in
library science and one year of library experience. Apply by; 5:00
p.m.M.S.T., May 20, 1998. For application materials and inquiries,
contact, contact Bozeman Job Service, 121 N. Willson, Bozeman, MT 59715;
406-582-9200. Applications are confidential unless selected as finalist.
EOE/ADA.
Susan Howe, Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 23:10:39 1998
From: lauram@ci.hillsboro.or.us
Subject: Stumper-Australian chpt. book
I'm posting this for a collegeau and if any of you recognize it, please
let themknow. Thanks so much, as alway ;o> LM
A patron remembers reading a chapter book set in Australia, she read it
between 1957-1963. It's about a boy and father, and stepmother and
stepsister from England, herding sheep, a long train ride, getting lost
in
a forest and waking up to find a snake wrapped around his stomach. It
is
not Wentworth's Down Under but the title is something like Down Under or
Outback.
Send answers to: grichard@spl.org
Laura Mikowski
Youth Librarian, Hillsboro Public Library
lauram@ci.hillsboro.or.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 23:10:47 1998
From: Susan Creed <screed@spokpl.lib.wa.us>
ubject: Stumper--room cleaning
I have a patron looking for a book that he read in the mid 1970's. A boy
is sent to his room to clean it; things to keep go in one box, things to
throw are to go in another. At the end of the story he keeps everything. I
have checked "A to Zoo." TIA
Susan Creed
Shadle Library
Spokane Public Library
screed@spokpl.lib.wa.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 23:11:02 1998
From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@zelda.walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
ubject: Re: Stumper #1: Seuss story
Dear Pubyaccers, A patron has asked me for the Suess story which involves
cats who hold onto each others' tails.
In searching, I have discovered all my Sneetches, 30 Tigers, and Butter
Battle are missing, so if it's in one of these, I just need to know the
title...
TIA,
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
Young Peoples' Librarian
Walla Walla Public Library
238 E. Alder
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-527-4550
fax: 509-527-3748
magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us
opinions my own, not WWPL, etc etc
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 23:11:15 1998
From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@zelda.walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
ubject: Re: Stumper #2: Dragon Poem
Dear Pubyaccers, A patron heard the line
"I'm always polite to dragons"
on NPR the first week of this, National Poetry Month, and would like the
book quoted which the bookseller who was on said was a surefire one.
shame on me if I should know this, but please let me know.
TIA,
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
Young Peoples' Librarian
Walla Walla Public Library
238 E. Alder
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-527-4550
fax: 509-527-3748
magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us
opinions my own, not WWPL, etc etc
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 23:11:39 1998
From: Rjohc <Rjohc@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Gaming magazines
Two sons ages 11 and 13 wish that their library had Electronic Gaming Monthly.
Mom and library student
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 22 23:11:57 1998
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: Gaming magazines
On Tue, 21 Apr 1998, Leslie wrote:
> It was brought to my attention early last week that our magazine =
> holdings for YA males age 12 up are not so great. I suggested to the =
> group that they propose titles and I would consider their proposals. =
> One kiddo suggested "The Duelist" as his choice. Anyone have =
> suggestions? The kiddos are particularly interested in mags. about =
> online games.
Keeping in mind that such distinctions (realistic though they may be)
between "guy" and "gal" mags is rankest prejudice, and that
I read "Dragon
Magazine" as a kid:
Guy mags
(Fairly likely to please w/out upseting Grandma)
WIZARD MAGAZINE Best popular mag. for comic book collectors
DRAGON MAGAZINE For role-players - D&D
DUELIST For "magic" game buffs
NINTENDO POWER
GAME PRO
ELECTRONIC GAMING
BECKETTS
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING
SNOWBOARDING MAGAZINE
Comic Books (See WIZARD above for suggestions
but anything with "X" from Marvel works)
the sports section from your local paper (Thanks Gay!)
(Also likely to please, but *not* likely to get the unqualified stamp of
approval from The Forces For Good In the Neighborhood)
ROLLING STONE So guy oriented it comes across as sexist
COMICS JOURNAL The trade mag. for comics
ORLY LOWRIDERS Scantily clad babes draped over hot cars
Comic Books Spawn, Milk & Cheese, Preacher & etc.
MAD MAGAZINE Very rude humor, sometimes pretty funny
And Assorted Rap magazines Because they're rap.
Typing these titles has made me notice that "gal" magazines are
uniformily
about guys, clothes and relationships. "Guy" magazines are uniformly
about - everthing. Kind of makes you sick, doesn't it?
N.B. Does anyone know anything about a magazine called JANE? I had a call
for "fill this slot" and it came in second to TEEN PEOPLE. Surely it
doesn't have any relationship to Jane's Fighting Ships?
Kirsten Edwards
kirstedw@kcls.org
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