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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:55:33 1998
From: jennifer@accutek.com (jennifer)
ubject: cat tale solved
Thanks to everyone who responded! The story of the tail-carrying cats is
"King Looie Katz" in Dr. Seuss' I CAN LICK 30 TIGERS TODAY. Big
thanks,
y'all!
jennifer
jennifer@accutek.com
"For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so."
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:55:32 1998
From: Bromann <bromannj@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: BIB: More Realistic Fiction
After my second posting with a short list of titles, I received even more
suggestions for Realistic Fiction and thought I should share. The
original post was for grades 4-6, although these may include books for older
and younger children.
BY DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT Karen Ackerman
MOM'S BEST FRIEND Sally Alexander
THE TWO OF THEM Aliki (picture book)
THE BABY GRAND, THE MOON IN JULY AND ME Joyce Barnes
ON MY HONOR Marion Bauer
A QUESTION OF TRUST Marion Bauer
MY NAME IS BRAIN (BRIAN)Jeanne Betancourt
JUST CALL ME STUPID Tom Birdseye
OLD HENRY Joan Blos
FUDGE-A-MANIAJudy Blume
CRACKER JACKSON Betsy Byars
WANTED...MUD BLOSSOMBetsy Byars
MY BROTHER ANT Betsy Byars
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE Alden Carter
DEAR MR. HENSHAW Beverly Cleary
STRIDER Beverly Cleary
RAMONA QUIMBY, AGE 8 (and others in series) Beverly Cleary
WHAT JAMIE SAW Carolyn Coman
CRAZY LADY Jane Conly
AMBER BROWN SEES RED Paula Danziger
LEAVING HOME WITH A PICKLE JAR Barbara Dugan
HIGH ON THE HOG Kimberly Fakih
THE MAN IN THE CEILING ules Feiffer
STEP BY WICKED STEP Anne Fine
SEED FOLKS Paul Fleischman
MONKEY ISLAND Paula Fox
STONE FOX John Gardner
GREATGRANDFATHER'S HOUSE Rumer Godden
THE STORM Mark Harshman
PROTECTING MARIE Kevin Henkes
SUN AND SPOONKevin Henkes
SEE YA SIMON David Hill
SCOOP SNOOPS Constance Hiser
FAR NORTH Will Hobbs
WHEN THE CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN Polly Horvath
THE CANADA GEESE QUILT Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
AS LONG AS THERE ARE MOUNTAINS Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
ONE GOOD TERN DESERVES ANOTHER Eric Kimmel
THE VIEW FROM SATURDAY E.L. Konigsburg
SECOND GRADE PIG PALSKirby Larson
SEE YOU AROUND, SAMLois Lowry
JOURNEY Patricia MacLachlan
THE THIEF'S DAUGHTERAlan Mark
THE HUNDRED PENNY BOX Sharon Mathis
RIO GRANDE STORIES Caroline Meyer
MAUDIE AND ME AND THE DIRTY BOOK Betty Miles
YANG THE YOUNGEST AND HIS TERRIBLE EAR Lensey Namoika
SHILOH Phyllis Naylor
SHILOH SEASON Phyllis Naylor
MICK HARTE WAS HERE Barbara Park
BRIDGE TO TEREBITHIA Katherine Paterson
THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS Katherine Paterson
THE FLIP-FLOP GIRL Katherine Paterson
THE COOK CAMP Gary Paulsen
HATCHET Gary Paulsen
THE RIVER Gary Paulsen
BRIAN'S WINTER Gary Paulsen
DUMBSTRUCK Sara Pennypacker
THE BEST/WORST SCHOOL YEAR EVER Barbara Robinson
BACKYARD RESCUE Hope Ryden
AN ANGEL FOR SOLOMON SINGES Cynthia Rylant
MISSING MAYCynthia Rylant
BATTER UP Jackson Scholz
WORDS BY HEART Ouida Sebestyen
OUT OF NOWHEREOuida Sebestyen
WRINGER Jerry Spinelli
THE BONES IN THE CLIFF James Stevens
STEALING HOME Mary Stolz
THE HOUSE THAT CRACK BUILT Clark Taylor
THE FRIENDSHIP Mildred Taylor
THE GOLD CADILLACMildred Taylor
MISSISSIPPI BRIDGE Mildred Taylor
ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY Mildred Taylor
DAVID'S STORY Mildred Taylor
THE WELL Mildred Taylor
SAVE HALLOWEEN Stephanie Tolan
DANGER, DOLPHINS AND GINGER BEER John Vigor
THE CHRISTMAS SPURS Bill Wallace
NEVER SAY QUIT Bill Wallace
BLACKWATER SWAMP Bill Wallace
TRUE FRIENDS Bill Wallace
SCOOTER Vera Williams
LASSIE COME-HOME Rosemary Wells
THE SECRET FUNERAL OF SLIM JIM THE SNAKE Elvira Woodruff
GHOSTS DON'T GET GOOSEBUMPS Elvira Woodruff
FAITH, HOPE AND CHICKEN FEATHERSAndrea Wyman
THE STAR FISHER Laurence Yep
LEARNING BY HEART Ronder Young
BETSY TACYY books Maud Hart Lovelace
PRACTICAL JOKE WAR A. Ferguson
OFF AND RUNNING Gary Soto
VINEGAR PANCAKES AND VANISHING CREAM Bonnie Pryor
TOENAILS TONSILS AND TORNADOES Bonnie Pryor
FRINDLE by Andrew Clements
WONDER R. Vail
MARY BY MYSELF Jane Denitz Smith
THE RAINCATCHERS Jean Thesman
WHIRLIGIG Paul Fleischman
CHILD OF THE OWL Laurence Yep
ANNIE ON MY MIND Nancy Gardener
SEVENTEENTH SUMMER
DARING TO BE ABIGAIL Rachel Vail
DON"T THINK TWICE Ruth pennebaker
THE SNAKE_STONE Berlie Doherty
FIND A STRANGER SAY GOODBYE Lois Lowry
I'M STILL ME Bettie Jean Lifton
ABOUT DAVID Sudsan Beth Pfeffer
Thanks everyone. I should be able to put together a great list of what
we own now.
Jennifer Bromann
Head of Youth Services
Prairie Trails Public Library
Burbank, IL
bromannj@sls.lib.il.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:55:32 1998
From: "Middendorf-Kredell Branch Children's" <mkchild@mail.win.org>
Subject: Stumper: Dr. Seuss
Hi all,
I had a patron call who wanted to know the source of this quote that he
read in a sermon, he obtained from another individual. The quote is
supposed to be from Dr. Seuss. Myself and another librarian have checked
everywhere we can think of but can't find the source of Dr. Seuss's quote.
I've tried Granger's Poetry Index, Something About the Author, Quotation
indexes, and Dr. Seuss books. I can't seem to find it, so if anyone has
any ideas let me know, I'd really appreciate it. The quote is "Did I ever
tell you about the Zode, who came to a fork in the road." I appreciate
any help I can get. Thanks a lot,
Theresa.
You can respond to trobben@mail.win.org
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St. Charles City-County Library District Voice: (314) 978-7926/272-4999
Middendorf-Kredell Branch - Children's Desk Fax: (314) 978-7998
2750 Highway K Email: mkchild@mail.win.org
O'Fallon, MO 63366
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:55:32 1998
From: "Marge Fauver" <sbeast@rain.org>
Subject: If a tree fell..
This is called a Zen Koan. A koan is a paradoxical question to a student
for which an answer is demanded, the stress of meditation on the question
often being illuminating. These are not usually attributed to a specific
author.
^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^
I am another like you... [Hopi Indian saying]
Marge Fauver, Librarian
Eastside Branch Library
1102 E. Montecito St.
Santa Barbara CA 93103
805.963.3727
Email: sbeast@rain.org
^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^o^
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:55:35 1998
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Evergreen Award Nominees: 1998
I have the honor of announcing Washington State's 1999 Evergreen
Award Nominees. Teens in grades 7 - 12 throughout the state will be
reading - and voting - on their favorites until March 15, 1999.
On-line voting is available at
http://www.richland.lib.wa.us/evmain.htm
CETEGANDA by Lois McMaster Bujold. Cousins Miles and Ivan find themselves
in the midst of power struggles and murder after being mugged
while on a tricky diplomatic mission to a neighboring planet.
Baen: 0671877445 $5.99
Baen: 0671877011 $21.00
DON'T THINK TWICE by Ruth Pennebaker. 17-years-old & pregnant, Anne
lives with other unwed mothers in a group home in rural Texas
where she learns to be herself before giving her child up for
adoption.
Bantam Doubleday Dell Books For Young Readers: 044022697X $3.99
Henry Holt: 0805044078 $15.95
FAR NORTH by Will Hobbs. After the destruction of their float plane,
16-year-old Gabe and his Dene (Native American) friend, Raymond,
struggle to survive a winter in the wilderness of the Northwest
territories.
Avon: 0380725363 $4.50
GOLDEN COMPASS by Philip Pullman. Accompanied by her daemon (Her
personality and "soul" in the shape of a magical animal) Lyra
sets out to prevent her best friend and other kidnapped children
from becoming the subjects of a terrible evil in the Far North.
Ballantine: 0345913655 $5.99
Alfred A. Knopf: 0679879242 $20.00
MUSIC OF DOLPHINS by Karen Hesse. After rescuing a girl from the sea,
researchers learn she has been raised by dolphins and try to
rehabilitate her into the human world.
Scholastic: 0590897985 $4.50
Henry Holt: 0805035583 $14.95
NATHAN'S RUN by John Gilstrap. Nathan, a 12-year-old wrongly imprisoned,
escapes juvenile detention after he kills a guard who tried to
stab him to death. As he flees we're introduced to an ambitious
prosecutor, vengeful cops, a mob hit-man who wants to finish what
the guard started and other assorted bad guys.
Warner: 0446604682 $6.99
HarperCollins: 0060173858 $23.00
ORNAMENT TREE by Jean Thesman. When 14-year-old Bonnie moves to her
cousin's Seattle boarding house in 1918, she learns about life from
the boarders and progressive women who live and work there.
Avon: 0380729121 $4.50
Houghton: 0395742781 $16.00
RATS SAW GOD by Rob Thomas. Hoping to graduate, Steve agrees to complete
a 100-page writing assignment which helps him sort out his
relationship with his famous astronaut father and the events that
changed him from a promising student to a drugged drop-out.
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books: 0689807775 $3.99
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books: 0689802072 $17.00
SLAM! by Walter Dean Myers. 17-year-old "Slam" Harris is counting on
his
noteworthy basketball talents to get him out of the ghetto and
into a successful life. His coach sees things differently.
Scholastic: 0590486675 $16.00
(Note: I did not find this title on Books In Print - it may
be out of stock / out of print. All others are active records.)
THE VOICE ON THE RADIO by Caroline B. Cooney. 15-year-old Janie is
devastated when she discovers that her boyfriend, now a college
freshman, has betrayed her trust and callously used her story
and her family to win ratings on his college radio station.
Bantam Doubleday Dell Books For Young Readers: 0440219779
(Paperback August 1998)
Delacorte: 0385322135 $15.95
The Evergreen Award is sponsored by the Washington Young Adult Reading
Group (WASHYARG). Teens in Washington are encouraged both to read the
books and vote for their favorite, and to send in nominations for the
year 2000 ballot.
Kirsten Edwards E-mail to kirstedw@kcls.org
Young Adult Librarian Voice: 425-747-3350 (Lake Hills)
Lake Hills, Duvall and Fax: 206-296-5063 (Lake Hills)
Skykomish Libraries
KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
15228 Lake Hills Boulevard
Bellevue, WA 98007
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:55:34 1998
From: Park Ridge Public Library <cwitek@park-ridge.lib.il.us>
Subject: Stumper--Magic Mirror
Dear pubyacers,
I am counting on your collective wisdom so TIA! This patron is looking for a
book that is at least 40 years old about a boy and a girl who find a mirror and
go through it or just look through it and are magically transported to a fairy
land. She thinks the title could be Tales of the Magic Mirror or just The Magic
Mirror but she is not sure about that either. Nothing we've found with similar
titles matches the time frame. Any ideas? Please email me directly.
Charlene Witek
cwitek@park-ridge.lib.il.us
**Opinions Expressed Are My Own**
Charlene Witek
Children's Services Librarian
Park Ridge Public Library
20 S. Prospect
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: (847) 825-4527
Fax: (847) 825-0001
Email: cwitek@park-ridge.lib.il.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:55:34 1998
From: gmueller@sun.hennepin.lib.mn.us (Gail Mueller)
ubject: stumper
Hello all!
I'm trying to help a patron track down a mystery title. Here is the info
we have:
She read the story in 1965 or so. It's about two rival sets of boys who
have clubhouses. One club has their clubhouse in a garage. They have to
crawl through bushes, lift up a nail, and then the stairs fold down. The
story has a hot air balloon race in it. One balloon is called "green
onion" and another "head." The story is told in first person. Oh,
and the main
character models himself after Sherlock Holmes.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Gail
gmueller@sun.hennepin.lib.mn.us
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Gail Mueller Schultz
Champlin Community Library
12154 Ensign Ave. N
Champlin, MN 55316
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:55:34 1998
From: "Steven" <Steven@westlinn.lib.or.us>
Subject: BIB: Recently published books for Toddler Time
A week or two ago I requested some suggestions for favorite recently
published Toddler Time books. Here are the fifty or so newish titles
(I included everything from the 90's that was suggested) people like
to use with groups of ages one and two, in reverse chronological
order:
VROOM, CHUGGA, VROOM-VROOM by Anne Miranda, 1998
NOISY NORA by Rosemary Wells, 1997 (new edition)
BOOM BABY BOOM BOOM by Margaret Mahy, 1997
OH NO, ANNA by Vivian French, 1997
CAT'S COLORS by Jane Cabrera, 1997
I LIKE IT WHEN by Mary Murphy, 1997
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE by Giles Andreae, 1997
YOU SMELL: AND TASTE AND FEEL AND SEE AND HEAR by Mary Murphy, 1997
I LOVE YOU, LITTLE ONE by Nancy Tafuri, 1997
FOLLOWING THE SUN by Jenny Stow, 1997
JUMP! by Steve Lavis, 1997
IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT by Max Haynes, 1997
THE CINDER-EYED CATS by Eric Rohmann, 1997
AN OCTOPUS FOLLOWED ME HOME by Dan Yaccarino, 1997
THE STORY OF LITTLE BABAJI by Helen Bannerman, 1996
ZOO-LOOKING by Mem Fox, 1996
MY MANY COLORED DAYS by Dr. Seuss, 1996
DO PIGS HAVE STRIPES? by Melanie Walsh, 1996
OVER ON THE FARM by Christopher Gunson, 1995
THE MOONGLOW ROLL-O-RAMA by Dav Pilkey, 1995
BIG RED BUS by Judy Hindley, 1995
THE BARN PARTY by Nancy Tafuri, 1995
SNOWBALLS by Lois Ehlert, 1995
FULL MOON BIRTHDAY by Jeff Sheppard, 1995
HI PIZZA MAN by Virginia Walters, 1995
THERE ONCE WAS A PUFFIN by Florence Jacques, 1995
ONE BY ONE: GARTH PIG'S RAIN SONG by Mary Rayner, 1994
HUNKY DORY FOUND IT by Katie Evans, 1994
THIS IS THE FARMER by Nancy Tafuri, 1994
GOOD NIGHT, GORILLA by Peggy Rathman, 1994
IT'S THE BEAR by Jez Alborough, 1994
HI! by Ann Scott, 1994
I LOVE ANIMALS by Flora McDonnell, 1994
BIG FAT HEN by Keith Baker, 1994
WALKING THROUGH THE JUNGLE by Julie Lacome, 1993
TIME FOR BED by Mem Fox, 1993
WHERE'S THE BABY by Tom Paxton, 1993
ALONG CAME TOTO by Anne Axworthy, 1993
CLAP YOUR HANDS by Lorinda Cauley, 1992
HUNKY DORY ATE IT by Katie Evans, 1992
BARNYARD TRACKS by Dee Dee Duffy, 1992
GOLDEN BEAR by Ruth Young, 1992
WHERE'S THE BEAR by Jez Alborough, 1992
OWL BABIES by Martin Waddell, 1992 (+ board book, 1996)
FARMER DUCK by Martin Waddell, 1992
THE LION AND THE LITTLE BIRD by Elisa Kleven
BUSTER series by Hisako Madokoro, 1991
PIGGIES by Don and Audrey Wood, 1991
SING A SONG ABOUT ANIMALS by Suid (big book, date unknown)
Thanks to all who sent suggestions. These will be a great help in
making my Toddler Story times fresher, and I'm sure I'll add many to
my never-enough-on-the-shelf circulating collection of toddler books.
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Steven Engelfried, West Linn Public Library
1595 Burns Streeet West Linn, OR 97068
ph: 503-656-7857 fax: 503-656-2746
e-mail: steven@westlinn.lib.or.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:55:34 1998
From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: Looking for train fiction
Hi all!
I have a patron who wants fiction about trains, or at least with trains
in a part of the book. The books are for a fourth grade boy, and this
all he'll read. Anybody have any suggestions? I have searched our
database with no luck. Please send to me, and I'll compile for the
list.
Thanks so much!
Lorie
--
**************************************************
Lorie J. O'Donnell
odonnell@borg.com
http://www.borg.com/~odonnell/index.html
"I hope we never lose sight of one thing.
That this was all started by a mouse" Walt Disney
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:55:46 1998
From: Gilbert Crawford <gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us>
ubject: Houston, TX - Job Announcement
Job Announcement - Please excuse any cross-posting.
HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Librarian IV - Business, Science & Technology
PN# 67186
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manager of the largest subject department in the Central Library.
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the department. Develops budget
requirements and monitors expenditures (from City and endowment funds).
Develops and implements goals; establishes priorities and evaluates
performance standards. Selects, trains and evaluates staff of 26. Performs
community relations activities; AGGRESSIVELY promotes the library in the
community. Requires evening and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shift work.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must have excellent communication skills; oral and written. Must be able to
use a computer to access/input information. Ability to move freely
throughout the work environment. Position requires stooping and bending,
lifting library materials up to 20 pounds.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires three years professional librarian experience including at least
one year of management experience.
PREFERENCES
Expertise in at least one of the department's subject areas, including
knowledge of electronic resources. Experience in a variety of library
outreach activities. Customer/Public Service experience. Ability to plan,
direct and motivate staff. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows 95, Word,
Excel and Access.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's
qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
classification. The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:
$41,860 - $48,646 Annually
OPENING DATE May 27, 1998
CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications are accepted and must be received by the Human Resources
Department during posted opening and closing dates shown, between 9:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 500 Jefferson, 15th floor. First
consideration will be given to those applications with a resume attached.
Successful candidates will be notified of their application status. All new
and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a
physical examination and verification of information provided.
OUT-OF-TOWN applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to:
Ralph A. Patterson
Human Resources Manager
Houston Public Library
500 McKinney
Houston, TX 77002
ph. 713/247-3558
fax 713/247-1266
e-mail: rpatters@hpl.lib.tx.us
Please reference PN# 67186 in your cover letter.
The Houston Public Library will also accept applications and conduct
interviews at the ALA Conference in Washington, D.C., June 26 - 30.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
--------------------------------
Name: Gilbert Crawford
E-mail: gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us
Phone: 713/247-1272
Date: 05/20/98
Time: 15:15:51
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:58:03 1998
From: "Children's Dept., Main Library" <CHILDREF@MEMPHIS.LIB.TN.US>
Subject: stumper
Hello Pubyaccers! I have been lurking for quite awhile, admiring the wonder
that is Pubyac, and I am finally posting one of my own. A customer is looking
for a picture book she read in the late sixties/early seventies about some (3?)
characters (bears?) searching for a gift for mom. They gather things they find
(seashells, a pinwheel, etc.) and put them in a pail. She seemed certain that
it wasn't Mr. Rabbit and the lovely present by Zolotow, nor was it Flack's Ask
Mr. Bear because she's pretty sure that one of the gifts was a pinwheel. In
fact, she believes that there may be a pinwheel on the cover. After exhausting
our database and bugging all of my coworkers, I am now appealing to a higher
authority.
TIA - Piper Cowan
Memphis/Shelby County Public Library and Information Center
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 16:58:52 1998
From: Morag Willey <mwilley@mail.wrl.org>
Subject: Patron Stumper
The Youth Service librarians at Williamsburg Regional Library have a
stumper! One of our patrons/volunteer would like to find out about a JF
book she read 10yrs. ago:
A young serf girl teaches the local lord's son
survival skills and he teaches her to read in turn. The theme is medieval
England or Wales. We checked our catalog and bibliographies e.g.
What Do Children Read Next
Best Books for Young Adults
Best Books for Junior High Readers
The story outline was familiar to most of us, but we had no luck in
finding it. Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
Thank you.
Morag E. Willey,
Youth Services Department.
Morag Willey <mwilley@mail.wrl.org>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 17:44:30 1998
From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@zelda.walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
ubject: Re: cat tale stumper
I posted the original stumper and my apologies for not posting the correct
answer sooner:
King Loois Katz in *I can lick 30 tigers today!*
and yes, it is by Dr. Seuss.
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 Thu May 21 18:42:34 1998
From: Jocelyn Shaw <jshaw@remc4.k12.mi.us>
ubject: Stumper
Good evening...Have I got a stumper for you guys.
A patron wants to find the Dr. Seuss book with the following line (or
something like it, he doesn't remember it exactly!): Tweedle Battle, if
they do it in a pond it is a tweedle puddle battle, if they do it with
paddles its a tweedle paddle puddle battle. I looked in McGelligot's Pond,
Yertyl the Turtle, and Sneetches, none had a story that looked like it might
be the one. Thanks in advance!
Jocelyn Shaw, MLIS
Youth Services/Web mistress
Hackley Public Library
jshaw@remc4.k12.mi.us
http://www.muskegon.k12.mi.us/library/hackley.htm
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 19:05:37 1998
From: ddudash@wiu.k12.pa.us
Subject: position available
Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 08:49:40 -0500
From: Monessen Dudash District <ddudash@wiu.k12.pa.us>
Subject: position available
To: PAMAILALL@SHRSYS.HSLC.ORG
Reply-to: ddudash@wiu.k12.pa.us
Subject: position available
The following position is open for immediate hire:
Library: Adams Memorial Library
1112 Ligonier St
Latrobe PA 15650
Position title: Childrens' services librarian
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in library science or childhood education.
Candidates with BLS/BIS or MLS/MIS from an ALA accredited institution
preferred.
Salary/Hours: $18,000 plus benefits. 37.5 hours per week (some evening and
weekend time required)
Duties: Develops the childrens' collection (including weeding and purchasing)
Coordinates and designs children's programming
Assists director with planning annual budget
Answers reference questions
Builds and maintains partnerships with area schools, etc
Develops and performs outreach/inreach services
Performs storytimes
Cares for library animals
Attends professional meetings on a district level
Send resumes, Attention: Tracy Trotter, Director
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 19:44:28 1998
From: Gilbert Crawford <gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us>
ubject: Houston, TX - Job Announcement
Job Announcement - Please excuse any cross-posting
HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Librarian II, Acquisitions
PN# 67185
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the management and operation of the Receiving Section of the
Acquisitions Department. Trains and supervises a staff of four FTE's in the
policies and procedures of the unit. Plans work schedules, assigns duties,
evaluates performance. Assists in the hiring of new personnel, and helps
develop policies and procedures. Negotiates materials discounts and shipping
rates. Responsible for receipt of shipments, audits vendor invoices, ensures
timely verification and invoice payment. Coordinates input of invoices into
the INNOPAC Acquisitions System. Assists in maintenance of the INNOPAC
system. Assists in preparing reports and development of the budget; orders
departmental supplies. Assists in development and application of computer
technology in the Department and the Library System. This position reports
to the Manager of the Acquisitions Department and assists in the day-to-day
operation of the department.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able
to use a computer to access/input information. Must be able to move freely
about the work environment. Position requires stooping and bending; lifting
of library materials up to 20 pounds.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One year of professional library experience required.
PREFERENCES
Ability to read/write Spanish is a plus. Prefer prior acquisitions and/or
supervisory experience in a public or academic library setting. Familiarity
with Microsoft Windows 95, Word, Excel and Access is desirable.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's
qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
classification. The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:
$33,592- $38,844 Annually
OPENING DATE May 27, 1998
CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications are accepted and must be received by the Human Resources
Department during posted opening and closing dates shown, between 9:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 500 Jefferson, 15th floor. First
consideration will be given to those applications with a resume attached.
Successful candidates will be notified of their application status. All new
and rehires must pass a
pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and
verification of information provided.
OUT-OF-TOWN applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to:
Ralph A. Patterson
Human Resources Manager
Houston Public Library
500 McKinney
Houston, TX 77002
ph. 713/247-3558
fax 713/247-1266
e-mail: rpatters@hpl.lib.tx.us
Please reference PN# 67185 in your cover letter.
The Houston Public Library will also accept applications and conduct
interviews at the ALA Conference, June 27 - 30.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
--------------------------------
Name: Gilbert Crawford
E-mail: gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us
Phone: 713/247-1272
Date: 05/20/98
Time: 15:24:30
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 19:49:03 1998
From: Gilbert Crawford <gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us>
ubject: Houston, TX - Job Announcement
Job Announcement - Please excuse any cross-posting.
HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Chief, Branch Services
PN# 67184
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Public Library is seeking a dynamic, risk-taker to serve as
Library Chief, Branch Services Division to plan, coordinate and direct all
aspects of branch library services. This community-oriented leader will
guide 34 branches and two special units, through and with six region
managers, each responsible for a "cluster" of branches. Serves as a
member
of the Library management team responsible for the overall direction,
policies and procedures of the Library System. Responsibilities include, but
are not limited to: management of the six branch regions and public services
provided to the community; oversight of branch personnel--selection,
training and evaluation; planning and execution of building programs and
facilities improvements; budget development and oversight; setting goals and
objectives for the division; participation in the short and long-range
planning for the Library Department. This position reports to the Assistant
Director for Public Services. Some weekend/evening work may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must have excellent communication skills; oral and written. Must be able to
use a computer to access/input information. Must be able to move freely
about the work environment in all locations.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of five years experience including at least three years of
management responsibility.
PREFERENCES
Ability to plan, direct, and motivate staff. Knowledge of current public
library practices and philosophy. Customer/Public Service experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 95, Word, Excel, and Access.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's
qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
classification. The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:
$52,910 - $70,538 Annually
OPENING DATE May 27, 1998
CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications are accepted and must be received by the Human Resources
Department during posted opening and closing dates shown, between 9:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 500 Jefferson, 15th floor. First
consideration will be given to those applications with a resume attached.
Successful candidates will be notified of their application status. All new
and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a
physical examination and verification of information provided.
OUT-OF-TOWN applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to:
Ralph A. Patterson
Human Resources Manager
Houston Public Library
500 McKinney
Houston, TX 77002
ph. 713/247-3558
fax 713/247-1266
e-mail: rpatters@hpl.lib.tx.us
Please reference PN# 67184 in your cover letter.
The Houston Public Library will also accept applications and conduct
interviews at the ALA Conference in Washington, D.C., June 27 - 30.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
--------------------------------
Name: Gilbert Crawford
E-mail: gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us
Phone: 713/247-1272
Date: 05/20/98
Time: 15:29:07
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 20:45:15 1998
From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: Paper punches
Does anyone know where to purchase a Question mark shaped paper punch?
Linda Peterson
lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 20:45:15 1998
From: cindio@bedford.lib.nh.us
Subject: PUBYAC @ ALA?
Is anyone goig to ALA interested in getting together for lunch
or doing something "in-person"? It might be fun. I'd love to
actually meet you!
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Cindi Ellen O'Connor
Director of Children's Services
Bedford (NH) Public Library
3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH 03110
603-472-2300, FAX 603-472-2978, Email:cindio@bedford.lib.nh.us
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"While the storyteller speaks, a door within the fire creaks
and suddenly flies open." -R.Hunter
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 20:45:15 1998
From: Margaret Harrelson <ttd000@mail.connect.more.net>
ubject: multicutural storyhour
Does anyone have suggestions for storyhours on Mexico, Africa and China.
Plan to use Cuckoo, Why Do Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears, and Tikki Tikki
Tembo. Would like to use the Mexican Hat Dance (We have an authentic
sombrero, do you know where I could buy the tape or video? Planning to use
a pinata and do a Cinqo de Mayo celebration (Even thoughit will be July).
The programs are part of our summer reading program which is Read Around The
World. The programs will be for kids in preschool through 2nd grade. Any
suggestions will be greatly appreciated. TIA
Margaret Harrelson
Wellsville Public Library
108 W. Hudson Wellsville, MO 63384
573-684-6151
ttd000@mail.connect.more.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 20:46:11 1998
From: Bedford Public Library <bedpl@bedfordlib>
Subject: pubyac V1 #314
Greetings colleagues:
I have read, benefitted, learned, and occasionally helped out
with a stumper, and now I seek the collective wisdom.
A colleague and I have been discussing doing a story time on our
local community radio station. This is a non-profit, volunteer
radio station with an emphasis on service to the various
nationality groups in the city.
We would go to the station's recording studio, and pre-record our
programs for future airing.
My questions are these:
*****Have any of you done this in your community?
I know some libraries(e.g. San Francisco) have broadcast
capabilities in-house.
******How do you handle copyright issues?
Do you avoid them by choosing works for which copyright
provisions have clearly expired or which were never copyrighted
in the first place? Or, do you seek permission from
the publisher?
Please help. Thanks!
Merry White
Children's Librarian
Salt Lake City Public Library
Salt Lake City, Utah
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 20:48:16 1998
From: Vicky Schoenrock <vschoenr@nslsilus.org>
ubject: Face painting
We plan to paint faces for our grand opening. Does anyone have any
recommendations for what kind of paint? I have seen people doing it with
finger paints...does this really work?
THANK YOU!!
Vicky Schoenrock, Youth Services Manager
Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. Waukegan IL 60085
Phone: 847-623-2041 Fax:847-623-2092
vschoenr@nslsilus.org
***My opinions are my own, of course**
"remain calm and share your bananas." - Anne Lamott
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 20:48:22 1998
From: Edmonds Library Reference Dept <edmref@sno-isle.org>
Subject: request for program ideas
Dear fellow 'Yakkers, the last time I tried this I got some great ideas,
so here I am again! I'm planning programs for the near future on
sailing and on otters (both sea and river) for school-age children (6-10
years old). If you have any great ideas for activities (games rather
than crafts) related to either theme, or songs/stories about otters, I'd
much appreciate any details you could send. TIA!
Jonathan Betz-Zall, Children's Librarian, Edmonds Library, Wash.
edmref@sno-isle.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 21:42:59 1998
From: Pharry <dmnt_hom@harry.mv.com>
Subject: Veggie Tales
I don't want to beat a dead horse, but the creator of Veggie Tales was on
a local news program this morning. To quote him, you can now find Veggie
Tales, "just about anywhere". Meaning I guess, the Marts [K and Wal]
and other stores.
Hope this helps,
Sharon Lawrence
Downers Grove Public Library
DG, IL
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 22:55:39 1998
From: "Arthur S. Meyers" <marciarthur@email.msn.com>
Subject: teens as technology assistants
I am working on a grant appln (against a deadline, naturally) that is
seeking teens or recent graduates as assistants in a computer center we are
setting up. Info on such projects would be much appreciated.
Thank you, Arthur Meyers
(work) ameyers.russell@snet.net
(fax) 860/347-4048
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 23:42:27 1998
From: ckindt@usa.net
Subject: homework centers
I have a request for information from you all. I have been unsuccessful in
retrieving information from the archives so please excuse the duplication. We
want to establish a homework help center in our children's dept at our central
library. Does anyone have any success stories? Any warnings to give? I would
appreciate any help you could offer us. You may respond to me directly. THANKS!!
Clare Kindt
Brown County Library
Green Bay, WI
ckindt@usa.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 23:54:11 1998
From: "Tammy Daubner" <tlvdinoh@hotmail.com>
Subject: Newsflash! (warning: silly, not important library stuff)
And now, on a lighter note:
***NEWSFLASH!!! FELLOW PUBYAC LIBRARIAN HITS THE BIG TIME ON ABC.COM!!!
***
A young adult librarian from Ohio makes it big when her husband mentions
her on ABC's web site:
http://www.abc.com/primetime/whats_hot/index.html
I'll be the coolest librarian in the state if I can get a poster of the
Drew Carey Show cast, autographed by all of the cast members, to hang in
my YA area!
Tammy Daubner
Medina County District Library
"Library Journal's 1998 Library of the Year"
Medina,OH 44256
tlvdinoh@hotmail.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu May 21 23:58:11 1998
From: "Carole Fiore"<cfiore@mail.dos.state.fl.us>
Subject: Re: Booklist Forum at ALA
Friday, June 26
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Renaissance Washington -- Grand Ballroom S
Booklist Editorial Advisory Board Program
On the Edge: Personal Perspectives on Writing for Today's
Young Adults
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Carole D. Fiore
Library Program Specialist/Youth Services Consultant
State Library of Florida
R. A. Gray Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
PHONE: 850/487-2651 FAX: 850/488-2746 TDD: 850/922-4085
E-mail: CFIORE@mail.dos.state.fl.us
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