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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:17:33 1998
From: Kate McLean <katem@mail.bulloch.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: Tales told in different cultures?
Does anyone have a good up-to-date list of picture books that present
different cultural versions of well-known tales? Like for Red Riding
Hood there is Lon Po Po and so on... I'm running out of ideas and a
local children's literature professor assigned her class to bring in
such stories. Cinderella and Red Riding Hood are not allowed for the
assignment. I'll be happy to post responses to the list.
Thank you in advance!
Kate McLean
Youth Services Librarian
Statesboro Regional Library
katem@mail.bulloch.public.lib.ga.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:17:32 1998
From: susand@ci.hillsboro.or.us
Subject: futuristic stumper solved!
Thank you all for your quick responses. The short story I was looking
for involved a class of children encouraged by their new teacher to cut
up the American flag. Many of you recognized it as THE CHILDREN'S STORY
by James Clavell (Delacorte, 1981). One person also mentioned that it
had been made into a play. I believe the book is still in print in pb.
Susan Dunn
Youth Services Librarian
Hillsboro (OR) Public Library
susand@ci.hillsboro.or.us
Rock is dead. Long live scissors and paper!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:17:33 1998
From: Esther Murphy <emurphy@ala.org>
Subject: ALA News Release - YALSA to sponsor first "Teen Read Week"
ALA News Release
For Immediate Release
May 22, 1998
Contact:
Linda Waddle
Young Adult Library Services Association
800-545-2433, ext. 4391
lwaddle@ala.org
YALSA to sponsor first "Teen Read Week" October 19-25
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of
the American Library Association (ALA), will sponsor the first "Teen
Read Week" October 19-25. The theme is "Read...For The Fun Of
It."
"Librarians have long recognized that the teen years are a time when
many kids reject reading as being just another dreary assignment. Our
goal is to encourage young adults to read for sheer pleasure as well as
learning," explained YALSA President Michael Cart.
"We also want to remind parents, teachers and others that reading for
fun is important for teens as well as young children and to increase
awareness of the resources available at libraries."
Promotional materials will be introduced at the YALSA Membership
Meeting during the ALA Annual Conference on Monday, June 29, from 5
to 6 p.m. at the Washington Hilton in the Military Room. They include
posters, bookmarks and "tattoos" available from ALA Graphics (August
1998). To order, call 800-545-2433, press 7.
A tip sheet with ideas for celebrating Teen Read Week, camera-ready art
and sample publicity materials will be available on the ALA Web site at
http://www.ala.org/YALSA/ and from ALA Fax-on-Demand by calling
800-545-2433, press 8. For more information, call YALSA at
800-545-2433, ext. 4390 or send e-mail to YALSA@ala.org.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:17:31 1998
From: "Goldsboro High School" <goldsh@pindigital.net>
Subject: STUMPER: Boy released from concentration camp looking for mother
One of my teachers is looking for a book she remembers reading in the
1970's. It is about a boy released from a concentration camp, who walks
across Europe looking for his mother or grandmother. She says the boy may
have been born in the camp and been released by a guard who may have been
the boy's father. She says the most memorable passages are about his
descriptions of first encounters with things he had never seen before, such
as fruits.
Thanks in advance!
Gordon Riley
Media Coordinator
Goldsboro (NC) High School
Email:goldsh@pindigital.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:17:34 1998
From: Lyn Persson <lpersson@nslsilus.org>
ubject: fairy stumper solved!
Many thanks to those who replied to my stumper about the chapter book
with a flying creature and a character named Annabelle.
No Flying in the House, by Betty Brock, is exactly the book our patron
was thinking of. She is thrilled.
Thanks -- Lyn Persson, lpersson@nslsilus.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:17:34 1998
From: "Louise Meyers" <lbmeyers@co.douglas.or.us>
Subject: Stumper
Hi, I have a sstumper from a patron. It concerns a book that she read at least
50 years ago, which contained two stories, one titled Eric and Sally. She loved
the character so much that she named her son Eric, and he is apporachign his
50th birthday. shewants to give him a copy of the book for his buirthday, but
can't remember the book or the author. She believes it must have been published
sometime before WWII, and
remembers very little of the plot except that Eric likes Sally, and that it was
a children's book. TIA! She will be very grateful if anyone can come up with
this book and author. Louise Meyers, chidlren's librarian, Douglas County
Library, Roseburg, OR
"Louise Meyers" <lbmeyers@co.douglas.or.us>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:17:34 1998
From: preserve start stop <piken@snoopy.tblc.lib.fl.us>
Subject: Position Announcement
This position is being posted to multiple lists; please forgive any
duplications.
Youth Services Manager (Position #0435) for the award-winning children's
department at Venice (Florida) Public Library, home of the Walter Farley
Literary Landmark. Successful candidate will be creative, positive,
resourceful and will place a high value on delivering excellent services
to children, their teachers and their families. Exceptional support team
includes experienced staff and helpful Friends of the Library
organization.
This is professional work responsible for the planning, organization, and
direction of all activities of the Youth Section. Position is also
responsible for hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff,
directing a diverse schedule of youth programs for various ages,
delivering reference and information services in the Youth Section and
developing and maintaining the collection of books and other materials
housed in the section. Varied hours, including some weekends and evenings,
will require flexibility in work schedule.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Library Science from a college
or university accredited by ALA, and three years of professional library
experience. Library experience providing youth services, selecting books
and materials, providing bilbiographic control, and developing procedures
for circulation, youth and library organization/administration may be
substituted for the required education.
SALARY RANGE: $28,073 minimum-$42,641 maximum annually. Applications are
due to SARASOTA COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, 1660 Ringling Boulevard,
Sarasota, FL 34236. Reach the Personnel Dept. online at
<www.sarasota-online.com/county>. E-mail your resume to
<apply@co.sarasota.fl.us>. Preliminary interviews can be arranged at ALA
Conference in Washington, DC. Contact <piken@snoopy.tblc.lib.fl.us>. For
more information about Venice Library and historic Venice, Florida, visit
our web site at <www.venice-florida.com/community/education/library.htm>.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 26, 1998
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:17:34 1998
From: Gilbert Crawford <gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us>
ubject: Houston, TX - Librarian II position
This job announcement has been placed on several listservs. Please excuse
duplication.
HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Librarian II
Clayton Library - Center for Genealogical Research
PN# 67321
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides professional reference service to patrons in person, by telephone,
e-mail and mail. Furnishes information on library activities, facilities,
policies, and service. Assists with collection development as assigned.
Teaches and promotes use of library materials and resources. Participates in
library orientation programs and in conducting tours. Develops and prepares
bibliographies and user guides. May serve as limited supervisor of other
staff including responsibility for performance evaluations, monitoring
attendance, and problem resolution. May assume responsibility for the
Department in absence of the Manager and Assistant Manager. Performs
outreach activities such as talks to schools and civic and patriotic
organizations. Performs other tasks essential to efficient library
operations as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able
to use a computer to access/input information. Requires visual acuity to
read titles and call numbers (alpha-numeric) of books and materials. Must be
able to move freely throughout the library. Position requires stooping,
bending and lifting up to 20 pounds.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires one year of professional librarian experience.
PREFERENCES
Customer/Public Service experience preferred. Experience using Microsoft
Windows, 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:
$1292 - $1494 Biweekly $33,592 - $38,844 Annually
OPENING DATE June 10, 1998
CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Original applications are accepted and must be received by the Human
Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown, between
9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 500 Jefferson, 15th floor. TDD Phone Number
(713) 759-0838. 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 mail 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
Reference PN# 67321 in your cover letter.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:17:42 1998
From: rdukelow@colosys.net (Rosemary Dukelow)
ubject: awards for science books for children
Thanks for all your help with the dog biscuit question. Here's another one:
Does anyone one know of an award for children's science books? What is it?
How do I find it?
Another version of the same question from this patron: What science books
for children, about 3rd or 4th grade level, are really well designed? Just
the absolute best.
Thanks so much for your help.
Rosemary
rdukelow@colosys.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:17:45 1998
From: Cynthia Bishop <cybishop44@yahoo.com>
ubject: Hawaiian hand sign STUMPER
Any ideas? Thanks in advance for your help.
A patron asked the following: "Hawaiians use a hand sign which is the
same as the hand sign in ASL for 'I love you' (a fist with 2 extended
fingers: index and pinkie). What does the sign mean in Hawaiian and
where did it originate?"
_________________________________________________________
DO YOU YAHOO!?
Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:17:49 1998
From: Vicky Schoenrock <vschoenr@nslsilus.org>
ubject: Face painting answers
Thanks for all the replies...if anyone is interested, I will try to
compile them and send them off.
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 Sun May 31 16:18:02 1998
From: Eleanor Wheeler <eleanorw@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #324
One more stumper -- one of our eighth grade patrons is trying to find a
book she read "a few years ago". She remembers the central characters
being shapechangers, who are usually either wolves or people. The story
also had elves in it. Any ideas? Nothing in "A to Zoo" sounded right
to
her.
TIA, Eleanor Wheeler/eleanorw@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun May 31 16:23:27 1998
From: Klauber <jklauber@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: ALA programs and meetings relating to patrons with disabilities
Disability Resources has compiled a list of American Library Association
conference programs and meetings relating to patrons with disabilities. It
can be found in the "Librarians' Connections" section of our web site
at
http://www.disabilityresources.org - the exact location is
http://www.disabilityresources.org/DRMlibs-98.html
Additions and corrections would be appreciated.
Please forgive any cross-postings.
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