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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:02 1998
From: "Ann D. Travers" <atravers@mail2.nai.net>
ubject: Keyboard/Typing Instructional Books
Dear List Members,
I need to purchase a couple of books teaching typing skills. Searches to
date have come up empty. Any suggestions?
TIA. I'll post a summary to the list if requested.
Ann
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Ann D. Travers
Head of Youth Services
40 Munro Place
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-6043 Fax: (860) 379-3621
E-Mail: Atravers@ct2.nai.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:03 1998
From: Steve Ferguson <ferguson@phoenix.Princeton.EDU>
ubject: Cotsen Outreach Librarian
PLEASE POST
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
Position: Cotsen Outreach Librarian, Cotsen Children's Library.
Available: Immediately
Description: The Cotsen Children's Library is a premier collection of
illustrated children's books and other source materials recently acquired
by the Princeton University Library to advance research in the history of
childhood and a great many other related topics. In addition, there are
interactive exhibitions, which draw their inspiration as well as their
content from the holdings of this Library, designed to encourage children
to develop the habit of reading and to engage their imaginations to "Go
Anywhere, Be Anyone, See Anything." These exhibitions are meant to involve
children in the narrative structure of stories, how characters are
developed, how choices face authors in the course of writing, and how
writing and the language arts are engaged by readers. The Cotsen Outreach
Librarian will work in the local community, especially with teachers and
other group leaders, as well as with the children, to make the Collection
better known and to organize visits so that the children experience the
full impact and benefit of these exhibitions.
Duties: The successful candidate will be an experienced educator,
enthusiastic about introducing children to the themes presented in the
exhibitions, and a candidate with strong organizational and interpersonal
skills. Collaborating with the Curator, the successful candidate will
conceive, implement, oversee, and evaluate the program of sponsored visits
by organized groups of children. An important aspect of the job will also
be in building ties to the community to help make the Collection a visible
resource important in the education of young people throughout the area.
The position will also entail duties as diverse as preparing a manual for
the operation of the program, drafting a teacher's guide, preparing for
group visits, consulting area teachers and those who work with children,
presenting on occasion the exhibitions to the children and their mentors,
and undertaking program evaluation.
Qualifications: Candidates must hold a B.A. in a humanistic discipline,
preferably with a literary emphasis. Strong preference will be accorded
those candidates with an advanced degree in Education or Library Science,
and with at least two years of classroom or school library experience in
the primary or secondary grades, with primary grade experience being
preferable.
Experience with using computers is a preferred quality.
Candidates will be expected to possess excellent interpersonal, oral and
written communication skills and exemplary organizational abilities,
including the capacity to maintain daily responsibilities while
implementing longer term projects, and a commitment to working with
children and being responsive to their needs.
Benefits: Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid
university and optional holidays. Group life insurance, health coverage
insurance, and disability insurance, all paid for by the University.
Position Information: The position is initially for one year at 50% time
but may be renewed for an additional year. Salary and rank are dependent
upon qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the job is filled. Nominations and
applications (resume and names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of
three references to be contacted) should be sent to:
Cotsen Outreach Librarian Search Committee
c/o Maria G. Lissitz
Human Resources Librarian
Princeton University Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08544
[e-mail: mariadif@phoenix.princeton.edu or fax: (609) 258-0454 also
welcomed.]
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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Stephen Ferguson / Curator of Rare Books / Assistant University Librarian
for Rare Books and Special Collections / Princeton University Library / One
Washington Road / Princeton, N.J 08544-2098 / email:
ferguson@princeton.edu tel 609-258-3165 fax: 609-258-2324 URL:
http://www.princeton.edu/~ferguson
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:05 1998
From: Laura Bockwich <ac521@acorn.net>
Subject: Town Mouse Country Mouse
Hi,
I'm looking for a real simple version of the Town Mouse and the Country
Mouse to share with preschoolers. All the books I have here at my branch
are too difficult. Does anybody have a version they could share with me?
Thanks!
--
Laura Kelley
Children's Libraian
Maple Valley Branch Library ASCPL
Akron OH
ac521@acorn.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:02 1998
From: Christina Phipps <cphipps@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
Subject: STUMPER - squeaky rocking chair book
One of our patrons is looking for a title of a book she heard in
storytime, probably in the 1950's. All I have to go by is that the story
was about a rocking chair with a squeak. If anyone can offer suggestions,
we would greatly appreciate it. I've checked A to Zoo. Thanks!
Christina Phipps
Moline Public Library
Moline, IL
cphipps@libby.rbls.lib.il.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:06 1998
From: "Elizabeth S. Gallaway" <egallawa@concentric.net>
Subject: Re: Reference Question
Michael,
I believe there is a Springfield in every state. I can't remember where
I got that from though (The Simpsons maybe??) so I am not sure which
source to check to confirm that answer.
Beth G.
Haverhill Public Library Children's Room
Haverhill, MA
egallawa@concentric.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:09 1998
From: "Cindi Ellen O'Connor" <cindio@reg.seresc.k12.nh.us>
Subject: Renaissance Fiction for YA's
Any suggestions for YA Renaissance fiction? Please respond directly to
cindio@bedford.lib.nh.us. Thanks in advance.
Cindi Ellen O'Connor
Bedford (NH) Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:08 1998
From: wslope@teleport.com
Subject: Blue and Purple stories
I am planning a couple of "color" storytimes, and I am looking for
picture books for 3-6 year olds that have blue or purple featured. This is
not very easy to look up, I've checked A to Zoo... Just thought perhaps
some of you have favorite books that might fit this description. REply to
me, and I will post to list if anyone is interested.
TIA!!
Angela Reynolds
wslope@teleport.com
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West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Ave.
Portland, OR 97225
phone: 503-292-6416 fax:502-292-6932
wslope@teleport.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:04 1998
From: Becky Tatar <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
ubject: Stumper-Quote
I apologize for the duplication; this has also been posted to publib.
On Saturday, we are having a dedication for our new branch attached to a
local middle school. The school district is also dedicating a new tech
center. This quote, from a former school board president, is going to be on
the dedication plaque. Our director would like us to verify the source. We
are checking the standard sources, but I thought I would try this wonderful
group to see if this rang a bell with anyone. There are 2 quotes, the
second of which may be just by the former school board president.
"An educated person is one who manages well the circumstances which they
encounter day by day; and those who are decent and honorable in their
intercourse with all men, bearing easily and good-naturedly what is
unpleasant and offensive in others."
"The most important characteristics of educated people, he thought, is that
they are not spoiled by their successes, and do not desert their true
selves, but hold their ground steadfastly -- as wise and sober men."
Thank you all in advance.
-----------------------------------
Becky Tatar
Unit Head, Periodicals/Audio-Visual
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 630/264-4100, x4116
FAX: 630/896-3209
e-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us
Opinions are my own.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:08 1998
From: Vanston <jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: STUMPER - Tomorrow Billy
In the latest issue of Horn Book, the author of the article entitled "If I
Was Doing It Proper, What Was You Laughing At" starts off her
article stating that she knows her way around children's lit. She knows
who Tomorrow Billy is. However, as a Children's Librarian, I don't. As the
risk of exposing my ignorance, who is Tomorrow Billy?
Jen
jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us
"Maybe not being scared just means you don't have any imagination."
Jackie
Vivelo from the book Chills in the Night
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:03 1998
From: Susan Cormier <scormier@connix.com>
Subject: job announcement
Please e-mail me (Susan Cormier) if you have questions about this
position.
**************************************
Librarian 2
CHILDREN’S SERVICES LIBRARIAN
WILLIMANTIC LIBRARY SERVICE CENTER
The Connecticut State Library is now accepting applications for an
advanced-level professional position which is assigned to the Division
of Library Development’s Library Service Center at Willimantic.
Responsibilities of this permanent, full-time position include:
planning and developing outreach programs; managing the Children’s and
Young Adult collections; planning and developing special projects;
planning and presenting continuing education programs; serving as first
assistant to the Director - WLSC to include: supervising staff and
assisting customers; plus related duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications: A Master’s degree in library science or
information science from a library school accredited by the American
Library Association AND one year of full-time post graduate degree
professional employment in public library children’s services work.
Experience with personal computer applications including MS Word, Excel
and PowerPoint preferred. Demonstrated experience in conducting group
training and workshops desirable. Knowledge of library information
technology preferred. Supervisory skills desirable.
Annual salary: $41,474 - $50,540 plus extensive fringe benefit package.
Anticipated hiring date: June 15, 1998. A position description with
full duties and complete qualifications is available upon request or you
may visit the Connecticut State Library Web site at
http://www.cslnet.ctstateu.edu/jobs.htm. Submit letter of application
with resume no later than May 21, 1998 to David Peck, Connecticut State
Library, Human Resources/Affirmative Action Program Office, 231 Capitol
Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Qualified women, minorities, individuals
with disabilities, veterans, and older persons are encouraged to apply.
The Connecticut State Library is an EEO/AAE employer.
--
Susan Draper Cormier
Children's Services Consultant and
Director, Willimantic Library Service Center
860-456-1717 or 1-800-253-7944
FAX 860-423-5874
scormier@connix.com
http://www.cslnet.ctstateu.edu/cys.htm
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:07 1998
From: carolr@ci.hillsboro.or.us
Subject: Nancy Drew and series reading
This Nancy Drew thread reminds me of a research article I enjoyed. It's
Catherine Sheldrick Ross' "If They Read Nancy Drew, So What?: Series
Book Readers Talk Back." It was published in Library and Information
Science Research, vol. 17, #3, 1995, pp.201-236.
Very readable and interesting, and it really points out how many of us
who grew up to be avid, capable readers were launched by series
literature (I was a big fan of the Black Stallion as well as Alfred
Hitchcock and the Three Investigators, myself, but dabbled in Nancy
Drew).
Carol Reich * carolr@ci.hillsboro.or.us
Head of Youth Services
So many books, so little time.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:24 1998
From: Vanston <jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: list of books about readers
I'm trying to compose a list of books in which reading or books are
integral to the story. Not picture books please, but fiction for grades 4
and up, including YA. The books or reading should be a main part of the
story. For example, The Ballad of Lucy Whipple is NOT really what I want.
Although the character ends up as the town's librarian, that does not
happen until the end. However, Awake and Dreaming would be perfect. In
this book, the character reads to escpae her neglectful, abusive mother.
Through a wish, she ends up as a "character" in a happy family that
seems
to have walked out of a book. Seven Day Magic would also be a good
example, in which the children borrow a book from the library that grants
their wishes. Any ideas/suggestions? TIA.
Jen
jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us
"Maybe not being scared just means you don't have any imagination."
Jackie
Vivelo from the book Chills in the Night
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 16:59:41 1998
From: "Carolyn Noah" <cnoah@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org>
Subject: MA Youth Services listserv
Friends,
MASSYAC (Massachusetts Young Adult and Children) is an unmoderated
discussion group for staff providing Young Adult and Children's
services in libraries in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The mission of the group is to improve library services to children
and young adults in Massachusetts by facilitating communication
among those serving them.
The purposes of the discussion list are:
-- to provide opportunities to discuss service issues on topics
including programming, collection development, technology
and policy.
-- to share information about statewide opportunities in areas
including continuing education, program development, and
grant availability.
MASSYAC is sponsored by the Massachusetts Board of Library
Commissioners (www.mlin.lib.ma.us), the agency of state government
responsible for the development and improvement of library services
throughout the Commonwealth.
To subscribe to MASSYAC, send a message
to:
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In the body of the message, write: subscribe
To send a message to the list, write to :
massyac@mlin.lib.ma.us
If you ever want to remove yourself from the mailing list, send
the following command in email to
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unsubscribe
Or you can send mail to Majordomo@mlin.lib.ma.us with the following
command in the body of your email message:
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There is a searchable archive of messages on MLIN at:
http://www.mlin.lib.ma.us/cgi-bin/lwgate/MASSYAC/
MASSYAC is an unmoderated list and messages you send to the group
will automatically be distributed to the subscriber list. If you
have questions about MASSYAC, contact:
Carolyn Noah, List Owner
Youth Services Consultant/ Assistant Regional Administrator
Central Massachusetts Regional Library System
cnoah@cwmars.org
telephone: 508 799-1697
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Carolyn Noah, Assistant Regional Administrator and Consultant
Central Massachusetts Regional Library System
3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608-2074
tel: 508 799-1697 fax: 508 799-1611
e-mail: cnoah@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 17:38:41 1998
From: Ellysa Stern Cahoy <ellysac@yahoo.com>
ubject: Job posting--Children's Librarian
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN--Creative, energetic, flexible team player
wanted. Responsible for children's and YA programs, services and
collections; supervises approximately 2 FTE; works with appropriate
groups; reports to library director. FY98 children's and YA materials
budgets are approximately $29,200.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA/MLS or equivalent; 2 years of public or school
library experience in an automated setting; good written and oral
communications and interpersonal skills; experience in materials
selection and programming; strong public service commitment;
supervisory experience; other relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
COMPENSATION: Salary range (7/96-6/97): $28,163-$35,632; increase
after successful completion of six month probationary period; other
increases possible pending union contract settlement and conclusion of
position classification study; benefits; 35 hours a week, occasional
evenings or weekends.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until position is filled;
those received by June 15th will receive preference.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Job description, further details and
application requirements are available at and must be returned to the
Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears St., Burlington, MA, 01803; (781)
270-1690, x223 or 221. AA/EOE
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:15:49 1998
From: Sarah Hudson <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
Subject: Chat rooms
I think Kristen Edwards did a good job of pointing out
the positives and negatives of permitting chat rooms.
The biggest positive staff wise is that we wouldn't have to be
on the lookout for people doing chat. This would
cut down on staff time.
People chat about: different hobbies, entertainment, sports,
religion. There are lots of good things out there. Tonight at
7, there is a yahoo chat with Stevie Nicks. Well, since
I don't have a computer at home, I guess I would be out
of luck.
Negatives:
In the past, before our policy prohibiting chat unless
for research purposes, we had some real problems with
awful language, behavior problems, etc. Rules of behavior
would help prevent those.
The thing that worries me are the recent cases involving
child molestors and child pornographers luring children
to meet them in person through an introduction in a
chat room. I'd hate for someone to connect like that through
the library. I don't know how we would prevent that, though.
It's a tough call, and each library has to make the decision
for themselves.
Sarah
Sarah Hudson
Information Specialist
Independence Regional Library
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us
Opinions are my own and do not reflect those of the Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:15:51 1998
From: Dolly Irvin <dirvin@sjvls.lib.ca.us>
Subject: pig trivia
Our summer reading theme is "Pig Out On Books" --- I would like to do
pig
trivia on one of our days. I have a few easy questions (Pig in
Charolette's Web...what do pigs eat?...what is their nose called?) I need
a lot more!! Please respond directly with your easy pig questions!
Thanks,
Dolly Irvin
Tulare County Library
dirvin@sjvls.lib.ca.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:16:03 1998
From: mellifur@tiac.net
Subject: Re: Nancy Drew
I might as well send my own recollections of my Nancy Drew days.
I was an omnivorous reader, and I started with the Happy Hollisters and the
Bobbsey Twins (two sets of twins in my family, so the motivation there was
obvious). My brothers got me interested in the Hardy Boys, and the Nancy
Drew books were an obvious (to me) choice. I could finish them in a day,
and I always enjoyed the mystery. I never gave much thought to the
characterizations in any of these series, because it was the situations
that interested me more. I took it for granted that no real kids or teens
could do what the Bobbseys, Hardys, or Drew did, but that never bothered me
much. I do recall that only a couple of the Drew books gave me any
particular pleasure to read. (I thought the Hardy Boys were marginally
better, and the Three Investigators beat them all.) What I remember most
about them was that they gave me something to read when my mother took me
to the store. I'd head to the book department and plop myself down for a
quick read. I got so that I usually could finish one -- in about an hour
(yes, I skimmed, but not that much).
Just another country heard from.
Miriam Neiman
(Who is about to start full-time work in a library, but doesn't feel it's
proper to use its name in her sig just yet.)
M. Neiman
mellifur@tiac.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:16:03 1998
From: aparadise@juno.com
Subject: Re: Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys
I read Freddy- starting with the Detective. Intend to order entire
series now they are back in print. Genial American humor-I especially
like leo's hairdos and the scene (which story??) with the animal crackers
being bought.
Anne
Andy or Anne Paradise aparadise@juno.com
Gary Public Library andrew@gary.lib.in.us
Gary IN
anne@gary.lib.in.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:16:50 1998
From: "Dr. Gwendolyn Davis" <dr.book@mindspring.com>
ubject: Re: Librarian Wages
At 10:17 AM 4/28/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Responding to D'Arcy Stainton's question about esteem in the
>profession. I think one of the most obvious ways that we could raise the
>public's awareness of our education would be to include our degree on
>business cards, professional correspondance etc.
ERIN!
Please, please do this and encourage colleagues to do the same. With my
doctorate which took 19 years of attending seven different universities in
4 states and 3 countries whilst raising 4 children as a single parent
without benefit of child support...
WHEW...really, a life-long effort...
I always ask children and adults to address me as "DOCTOR DAVIS."
Would a
physician say, "Oh don't bother???" Not on your life!
An important feature of my many friends in
England is that they ALWAYS, ALWAYS not only use their degree initials in
corespondence, but ALSO if they've achieved an honors degree in the top
5-1% of their class on final exams, they include "B.A. Hons"
in formal address AND on business cards.
Whilst we lived in England in 1981-1983, my eldest daughter's high school
principal had on the BRASS PLAQUE outside his office, "Geoffrey Bart
B.A."
Terrific for respect and esteem in a land where guns at school are NOT a
problem, nor will they ever be.
'Hope you enjoy this bit of international information.
Sincerely,
Dr. Gwendolyn Davis
B.A., M.A.Ed., Ed.D. and
(British) Dip. R.L.E. (Specialist post-master's degree in the Role of
Language in Education, earned from the University of London Institute of
Education)
*********
I realize that when one
>is e-mailing or working exclusively with other librarians it may seem
>unnecessary, but we DO correspond with others outside of the profession
>who could benefit from this knowledge. On certain rare occasions I do see
>other librarians include their degree in their signature, but not often.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:16:53 1998
From: KHoblet <KHoblet@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Stories by Phone
Although I am now a librarian in Philadelphia, I remember listening to stories
by phone as a child in Fort Wayne, IN. I don't know if it still exists, but I
suggest contacting the Allen County Public Library. Good luck!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:17:08 1998
From: "Katharine L. Kan" <Kkan@acpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: re: Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys
Hey, Chuck!
I loved the Freddy the Talking Pig books when I was a kid. Then
again, I refused to read "girls'" books. I read Freddy, the entire
Random House Landmark series of American history, science fiction,
and got started on adult books while still in 4th grade (I had a
wonderful public librarian who recognized I could handle adult
material and guided me). When the Freddy books were reprinted some
years back (almost 20 years now!), I bought them all - for myself! I
think they're going through another reprinting cycle now.
Aloha,
Kat Kan
Allen County Public Library
Fort Wayne, IN
kkan@acpl.lib.in.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:17:39 1998
From: "Tim Capehart" <tdcape0@pop.uky.edu>
Subject: What should I take with me?
I am a brand-new graduate (well in a couple weeks I will be!) & I'm off to
my first job as Head of Children's Services (YA is a separate area) at a
small-medium-sized library in Massachusetts. Here's my question: Say I had a
little money to spend at a local bookstore (where I just happen to get an
employee discount)...Are there any reference items that you find invaluable
that I might be able to find in a (huge) bookstore?
TIA!
Timothy Capehart
tdcape0@pop.uky.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:17:49 1998
From: "nancy massnick" <nmassnick@hotmail.com>
Subject: Nancy Drew et al
Nancy Drew...Sue Barton...Beany Malone...all of Rosamund DuJardin and
Anne Emory... they must fill a child's need, because I read all of them
(sometimes over and over) while at the same time reading Pearl Buck,
Irving Stone, Sinclair Lewis, Margaret Mitchell, Anya Seton, and many
other "adult" books. They may have been formula, but I loved them all
anyway. Perhaps I was an unusual child, but I would like to caution all
of you that the best thing a librarian could have done for me when I was
young was to leave me alone. I wanted to pick out books *myself*. To
this day I have never read the Little House books because some (probably
very nice) librarian tried to push them on me when I was happily
wandering the stacks one day. So many of you have such nice stories
about helpful librarians in your past that I feel kind of churlish
bringing this up, but there are probably at least a few kids out there
who just like the joy of discovery!
Nancy Massnick
Hartland Public Library
Hartland, WI
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:18:25 1998
From: "Claudia Backus" <backusc@hotmail.com>
Subject: Youth Services Guidelines
Hi all - Since Steven so kindly mentioned the Wisconsin Public Library
Youth Services Guidelines in his announcement of the publication of the
Oregon Youth Services Guidelines I thought some of you might like to
know how to get a copy. Almost 900 copies have been distributed
throughout the US and in Australia and Japan! The Guidelines are a
checklist for libraries, librarians and library boards. The document
covers all areas of library service for youth including administration,
outreach, facilities,information services, programming, collections and
public relations. To order send a check or money order for $13.00 +
$2.00 shipping and handling (or purchase order) to: Wisconsin Library
Association, Publications Department,5250 E. Terrace Drive, Suite A1,
Madison, WI 53704-8340. Thanks and congratulations to Oregon youth
librarians on the publication of their Guidelines.
Claudia Backus
backusc@hotmail.com
Claudia Backus
Children's Services Coordinator
Waukesha County Federated Library System
321 Wisconsin Av
Waukesha, WI 53186-4786
PH: 414-896-8087
FAX: 414-896-8086
EMAIL:backusc@hotmail.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:18:28 1998
From: Jennifer Leslie Andersen <jelander@indiana.edu>
Subject: Re: employee incentive program
Hello all!
I am currently a student at Indiana University and I am doing some
research into incentive programs, specifically the use of incentives in
summer reading programs. However, the information I have found is very
applicable to the use of incentives with employees. The best book on this
I have read to date is "Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars,
Incentive Plan$, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes" by Alfie Kohn. It was
published by Houghton Mifflin in 1993.
Kohn's basic arguments are (and here I am going to use the example of
rewarding librarians and other library staff when they are especially
nice to the public, or patrons):
*If you want to encourage more of your library staff to be friendly with
the public, then rewarding them for doing so means (in some people's
minds) that the task is not one the person would find enjoyable if they
weren't rewarded for doing so. Rewarding a child for reading a book tells
him that reading the book is not something the child would find
interesting or worthwhile for its own sake.
*Studies have shown that once the rewards are removed, the person usually
becomes even less interested in the task they were rewarded for than they
had been before the rewarding started.
*Kohn also argues that rewards are not solutions to behavior problems (as
many behaviorists, like Skinner, believe). He states that rewards only
mask the underlying problems and reasons a person was acting a certain
way.
Kohn also gives examples from the business realm, but I only took notes on
those relevant to children. I know all this probably sounds like it goes
against the grain. Kohn even states that the common thought is "if you
reward someone they will work harder." However, research has been going
on in this area since the early 1970s and all of the studies I have read
or read about refute that statement. I do think it is good to recognize
people who have worked hard, yet to do so continuously seems to me to say
that whoever is praising or rewarding does not think that person works
hard at other times. It seems to send the wrong message (not the one we
want to send). Kohn does give some ways people can still give rewards but
without them having the "damage" they would have otherwise:
*don't make giving rewards a big deal (annouce it to the whole world)
*off rewards after the fact, as a surprise
*never turn the quest for rewards into a contest (it only breaks down the
relationships between workers as they see their fellow workers as
competitors for the prize)
*make rewards as similar as possible to the task (giving a book for
reading a book)
I'm sorry this posting is so long. I look forward to all the responses
I'm sure this posting will bring.
Jennifer Andersen
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Indiana University-Bloomington | is not reading them."
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:18:47 1998
From: "Heather McNeil" <lassie2tel@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Quotes
My 2 favorite quotes about libraries/librarians are:
"You are not 'Marian, the Librarian.' You're the lions in front of
the New York Public Library." Pat Schroeder, Congresswoman
"Save a tree, use your library." American Library Association
Cheers! Heather
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:19:14 1998
From: "Julie Abbott" <jules@cooklib.org>
Subject: Re: Librarian Wages
I've been following this thread with interest.
I think there may be good economic reasons, besides wages, for
choosing to become a librarian. I intentionally choose this field for
the benefits, for instance...
Many if not most MLS positions offer 4 weeks vacation time annually.
This is twice the typical 2 weeks offered in most private sector jobs
in the US.
Most jobs in public libraries offer good medical, disability, and
retirement benefits, at least
the fulltime jobs. Again, this is not necessarily true these days in
the private sector.
Most full time jobs in libraries are 35-40 hours per week. Yes,
salaried positions can sometimes require working longer hours, but
not as routinely as some other professional positions do.
Among my old college buddies, many are now doctors, lawyers, and
engineers. All of them make more money than I do. None of them get as
much vacation time. Even those who do get vacation time, they often
cannot take it. They typically work 45-60 hours a week. The doctors
have on-call hours, and are sometimes contract workers, not
employees, who must pay for their own benefits and take unpaid
vacation. Between the hours and the commutes, some of them only see
their children an hour or two a day, Monday through Friday. For
single parents or those without a very involved spouse, it is very
difficult to get childcare to cover those long hours. I think the
lawyers and the engineers get decent benefits, but once the lawyers
make partner they probably have to buy their own too, since they are
business owners and not employees. As for the engineers... I can
remember one occasion when my friends had to cancel their planned
vacation because of some crisis at a manufacturing plant in Brazil.
This has never happened to me.
I am not suggesting that librarians don't deserve good pay. Something
comparable to teachers (now that they have better pay scales) seems
reasonable to me. But there are other reasons, other than strictly
pay, to go into librarianship.
I probably don't need to mention that my job is much more interesting
and variable than any of theirs... at least to me. I could have gone
to law school and be making $100,000 annually. But I'd be miserable.
All that said, I do have some small bones to pick...
Librarian jobs should pay enough *at minimum* for the librarian to
live in the community s/he serves. If typical rents or mortgages are
$1000 a month in an area, the librarian should not be expected to
commute an hour away from a lower-cost area or live in a studio
apartment or mobile home. People shouldn't be expected to pay more
than a third or a quarter of their salaries to put a roof over their
heads. Especially public libraries with residency requirements should
take this into consideration.
Where possible, the residence requirment should be dropped. When I
was just out of library school, I interviewed in some major east coast
cities, all of which had residence requirements. I wouldn't have been
able to afford housing in a decent neighborhood in these cities, and
I was reluctant to put my child in public schools there, especially
in the neighborhoods I would have been able to afford.
Someone mentioned the "U" word here... yes, unions can be one
solution. But they are not necessarily practical in very small
institutions. Perhaps organizing with another local that represents
similar workers like teachers would be one solution in some areas.
Enough said...
the middle-class but happy,
Julie Abbott
Outreach Coordinator
Cook Memorial Library
413 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-2330 (voice and TDD)
jules@cooklib.org
http://www.cooklib.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:19:30 1998
From: Susan Smith <ssmith@connect.bedlib.org>
Subject: bags
Our library has recently stopped giving out the heavy, plastic library
bags
(with handles) because of the expense. Some people would reuse them
time after time, but
too few did. We are currently giving out the thin grocery store type of
bags. Our
customers don't like them because the books just slice right through
them.
We are considering some options at this point, such as: selling canvas
bags which
features our log or checking out canvas bag along with their books. I
was wondering
what other libraries are doing in this area of service. (what works/what
doesn't)
Thank you for your time!
--
Susan S. Smith
Children & Young Adult Services Librarian
Bedford Public Library
1323 K Street
Bedford, IN 47421
812-279-4824 Voice 304
812-277-1145 Fax
ssmith@bedlib.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:19:45 1998
From: "Ginnie Hoover, Outreach Librarian Supervisor" Subject:
Dial-a-Story query results
Thank you to all who responded to my question about Dial-a-Story systems!
I had responses McPherson Public Library (KS); Greenville, SC; Clark County
Public Library (KY); Rosenberg Library in Galveston TX; Heavener Public
Library (OK); Bedfore Public Library (IN); and Allen County Public Library
(IN).
All libraries who gave a company name listed Winsor Dial-a-Story as the
brand they had.
Winsor Dial-a-Story
310 Ravinswood
Peoria, IL 61615
Ph# (309) 692-3888
Apparently there are models that use 8-track-type cassettes
and the newer ones use regular cassette tapes. This company also sells
stories on cassette to use with the system (at about $11 each). Those who
listed original cost said that the cost of the system is about $1100.
Interestingly, several responders said the local Kiwannis Clubs sponsored
their system.
Statistically, monthly totals ranged from 200 calls per month to 2100 calls
per month. That, I'm sure, depends on both publicity and the number of
residents the library sytem serves.
It sounds as though the Winsor system is pretty reliable, and doesn't need
much maintenance. Two library systems mentioned having to send it out once
for repairs.
Another company was mentioned: Eastin-Phelan
PO Box 4528
Davenport, Iowa 52808
(319) 323-9735
I hope this information can help others as much as it has helped me. Thanks
again to those who responded.
Ginnie Hoover
Louisville Free Public Library
ginnie@louisville.lib.ky.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:19:57 1998
From: "Teresa Handleman" <teresah@lvccld.lib.nv.us>
Subject: Internet Usage Policy for Children
Greetings All!
My supervisor is currently on a committee that is working to
obtain a grant that will provide the Childrens' Depts in our district with
Internet access. She wanted me to post a few questions to the subscribers
of PUBYAC:
1. Does the library for which you work have internet access in
the Childrens'/YPL/YA Dept.?
2. Does your library have a separate internet usage policy
for the Childrens'/YPL/YA Dept?
3. If the above questions apply, would you please forward a copy
of the policy you use directly to me?
Your replies are appreciated and should be sent directly to me
at one of the following addresses:
E-mail: teresah@lvccld.lib.nv.us -- OR -- thandleman@hotmail.com
Fax #: (702) 243-7300
Snail-mail: Teresa Handleman
Rainbow Young People's Library
3150 N. Buffalo Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Thank You! :-)
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Teresa Handleman, Library Assistant **Opinions expressed are my own**
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Rainbow Library -- Young People's Dept. ____
3150 N. Buffalo Dr. / /)
Las Vegas, NV 89129 /____/ /)
Phone (702) 243-7307 )_____)//)
Fax (702) 243-7300 )_____)// "So many books --
e-mail -- teresah@lvccld.lib.nv.us )_____)/ so little time!"
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:20:14 1998
From: "Mindy Schafer" <mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Reference Question
I don't think there is a Springfield in Hawaii. Or are you just
referring to the continuous 48 states?
> Date: Wed, 29 Apr
1998 03:24:41 -0400
> From: "Elizabeth S. Gallaway" <egallawa@concentric.net>
> To: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Subject: Re: Reference Question
> Reply-to: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Michael,
> I believe there is a Springfield in every state. I can't remember where
> I got that from though (The Simpsons maybe??) so I am not sure which
> source to check to confirm that answer.
>
> Beth G.
>
> Haverhill Public Library Children's Room
> Haverhill, MA
> egallawa@concentric.net
>
>
>
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* Mindy Schafer *
*Youth Services Librarian*
* Novi Public Library *
* Novi, Michigan *
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:20:39 1998
From: patty perry <perrypa@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Nancy Drew and Librarians' Salaries
Dear PUBYACCERS:
Hello! My name is Patty Perry and I am an Assistant Children's
Librarian at the Wright Memorial Public Library in Dayton, Ohio.(e-mail
address: perrypa@oplin.lib.oh.us) I have been lurking on the list for
about 3-4 years now, but this is my first posting.
I have been reading with interest the debate and comments on Nancy
Drew. I really enjoyed reading Nancy Drew books when I was growing up in
the 70s and 80s (I'm 32). I was really into Nancy Drew between the ages
of 10 and 12. I had started with the Bobbsey Twins and worked my way up
to Nancy Drew. I thought she was great, the fact that she was 18, had
her own car ( I don't remember what kind it was, but I did read the
yellowback editions, and also some of the pink covers (they were in my
library), and had her own boyfriend. She had titian/strawberry colored
hair, and I always envied that she got to solve such interesting cases.
I did eventually grow out of her, but I know that is where I get my love
of mysteries. I moved on to Agatha Christie, and she is my all time
favorite mystery writer, plus I also enjoy reading Anne Perry, Marcia
Mueller, Amanada Cross, Elizabeth George, Michael Connelly, Sarah
Paertsky, and Sue Grafton. I feel that Nancy does serve a purpose in
libraries, especially if you are trying to be a popular materials
library. Nancy is quite popular here, along with the Nancy Drew
Notebooks, as are the Goosebumps, etc. The kids do get tired of them,
and they move on to better works of fiction. Also, my mother grew up in
the 40s and 50s and she used to read Honeybunch by Helen Louise
Thorndike. Some of these were mysteries, and some were just cute
stories. Does anyone out there remember those? Just curious.
On the next item: librarians' salaries. I have been reading this
discussion with much interest. It is true that we librarians, especially
childrens' librarians are underpaid for the amount of schooling we have,
and the Masters' Degrees we posess. I know from personal experience that
salaries are pretty pitiful. I worked at a small town library in
Massachusetts where I was the fulltime Children's/Circulation Librarian.
I had to work 2 extra part-time jobs just to make ends meet. Granted,
Massachusetts has a much higher cost of living than Ohio, but still it
was very hard to save any money and make a living. I loved the work, and
the kids, and I enjoyed the people I worked with, but financially, I
just could not afford to stay there without some significant monetary
raise. This town was surronded by several affluent towns, so it was
pretty sad that it was that way. I am also a single woman, which in this
profession, makes it very hard to make a living on a Children's
Librarian's salary. Luckily, I was in a position where I could relocate
to another state (Ohio). Even though I am making more money and have
better benefits, and my boss is wonderful, it's still hard.
I do love my job and the hugs and drawings you get from the kids, and
the recognition you get in the grocery store and at church, are all
wonderful and make you feel great, it would be even greater if salaries
were comparable to what employees in the business world receive.
Just my two cents, and I apologize for the long posting. This is a
great listserv and keep up the good work!
Patty Perry
Assistant Children's Librarian
Wright Memorial Public Library
Dayton, Ohio
perrypa@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:21:08 1998
From: Sandra Strandtmann <sandras@muskox.alaska.edu>
Subject: Re: Reference Question
Not in Alaska*
Sandra Strandtmann
Juneau Public Libraries
Juneau, Alaska
On Wed, 29 Apr 1998, Elizabeth S. Gallaway wrote:
> I believe there is a Springfield in every state. <snip>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:21:30 1998
From: Mary K Chelton <mchelton@linuxbox1.cadvantage.com>
ubject: chat rooms
Regarding the pros and cons on Internet chat rooms, I am still amazed that
librarians understand adolescent so poorly that they don't understand that
chat rooms would be a natural draw for them. They want to know if they're
normal and to have somebody talk to them.
Chat rooms may be a political problem, a safety problem or whatever in an
institutional context, but they are a NORMAL attraction for adolescents,
and I can't figure out why they are such an issue other than the fact that,
as usual, nobody planned for normal adolescent behavior in installing
Internet terminals.
Mary K.
Mary K. Chelton, PhD (+ 25 years library experience)
School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State University
1200 Commercial
Emporia, KS 66801
work: (316) 341-5071
home: (316) 342-9277
fax: (316) 342-6391 home
(owned by Copper Creek's Spaetzlle, a Vizsla)
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:21:36 1998
From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu>
Subject: Re: Nancy Drew
I read Nancy Drew for awhile when I was a kid. I read the newer ones, I
guess... Nancy was almost always described as "Titian-haired". I
enjoyed
them a lot, though I was frequently annoyed at Nancy's having to be
rescued by Ned and the other boys. Like most kids and bad literature, I
eventually outgrew them.
Speaking of outgrowing bad literature, I had a gratifying experience the
other day. A little girl came into our library and told me she was
interested in murder mysteries. A couple of "helpful" bystanders
suggested Goosebumps, but she declined -- she said she'd read some of
them, and she'd gotten bored with them.
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@uiuc.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 21:22:09 1998
From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu>
Subject: Re: Jane Magazine
I get this magazine. It's sort of a fashion/entertainment magazine like
Cosmopolitan or some similar thing, but it seems to have a lot more
respect for its readers and their intelligence. There are features
written for a more thinking audience, too -- a recent issue included an
article about egg donation and a memoir by a woman who'd lost her mother
to cancer, among other things.
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@uiuc.edu
> Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 12:08:27 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Sara Ryan <sryan@umich.edu>
> Subject: Jane Magazine
>
> Kirsten Edwards had asked if anybody knew anything about Jane Magazine.
>
> It's fairly new, and it's getting attention because it's edited by Jane
> Pratt -- famous for editing _Sassy_ in the days of its coolness.
>
> There's a website at http://www.janemag.com/ from which you can request a
> free issue.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 22:28:04 1998
From: "Carrie Eldridge" <celdridge@sanjuan.lib.wa.us>
ubject: summer reading programs
I have invited the local model train 'hobbyist' to so a program at the
library. Anyone out there done the same.
Any suggestions? Crafts? etc.?
Carrie Eldridge
San Juan Island Library District
360-378-2798
celdridge@sanjuan.lib.wa.us
Carrie Eldridge
San Juan Island Library District
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
celdridge@sanjuan.lib.wa.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Apr 29 23:32:04 1998
From: "Justine Karmozyn" <jkarmozy@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org>
Subject: Re: Parents attending Teen programs
I understand your hesitation, but I would allow all ages to attend
programs even if they are geared toward a certain age group, unless
the subject matter would be inappropriate. When parents see what
fabulous programs you are doing, you will get their support as well!!
Justine Karmozyn
Young Adult Librarian
Milford Town Library
Milford, Massachusetts
jkarmozy@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
(508) 473-2145
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