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Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 19:58:10 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #378
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Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 14:32:24 -0600 (MDT)
From: Jennifer Harshberger <jharsh@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us>
Subject: Fenimore stumper solved
Thanks to all who responded to my stumper about Fenimore B. Buttercrunch,
a chicken with a hurt foot. The book is "I Will Not Go to
Market Today" by Harry Allard and illustrated by James Marshall.
I called our patron, and she was delighted to get the answer. Though we
no longer own the book, she'll probably ILL it if she can't find a copy
to purchase.
Jennifer Harshberger
Childrne's Librarian
Fort Collins (CO) Public Library
jharsh@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us
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Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 14:26:28 -0400 (EDT)
From: Aimee Meuchel <meuca@ils.unc.edu>
Subject: BIB: Fantasy title with male protaganists (long)
First of all, I want to thank everyone who contributed to the titles on
this list. I am working on my master's paper and the bibliographies I
read only gave me a select few titles. Your help has gotten me onto the
right path. The first part of this list are the titles I can confirm meet
my criteria (male protaganist between 13 and 20 in a high fantasy
(otherworld) novel published between 1990 and 1997). The second part
will include titles that are either not within the date period, or ones I
cannot confirm meet my criteria. If you know any of these titles and
whether or not they fit the above criteria, please e-mail me and let
me know. Thank you.
Books that fit criteria (I think):
Subtle Knife Pullman, Philip
Martin the Warrior Jacques, Brian
Lost Years of Merlin Barron, T.A.
Split Heirs Watt-Evans, Lawrence
Distance of Hope Hite, Sid
Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen Alexander, Lloyd
Nevernever Shetterly, Will
Brother Night Kelleher, Victor
Wizard's First Rule Goodkind, Terry
Iron Ring Alexander, Lloyd
Arkadians Alexander, Lloyd
In the Hall of the Dragon King Lawhead, Stephen
Eye of the World Jordan, Robert
Squire Telep, Peter
King and Raven James, Cary
Wizard's Hall Yolen, Jane
Journeyman Wizard Zambreno, Mary Frances
Being of two Minds Service, Pamela
Groogleman Doyle, Debra et al
The Thief Whalen-Turner, Megan
Masterharper of Pern McCaffrey, Anne
Prince of Tarn Hutchins, H.J.
Assassin's Apprentice Hobbs, Robin
Owlflight Lackey, Mercedes
Talking to Dragons Wrede, Patricia
Cart and Cwidder Wynne Jones, Dianne
Glass Dragon Radford, Irene
Prince of Ill Luck Dexter, Susan
Cloud's Rider Cherryh, C.J.
Mid-Flinx Foster, Alan Dean
Fortress in the Eye of Time Cherryh, C.J.
Fields and the Hills Bakken, Harald
Innkeeper's Song Beagle, Peter
Phoenix Guards Brust, Steven K.
Dragon Rigger Carver, Jeffrey A.
Goblin Mirror Cherryh, C.J.
Far Kingdoms Cole, Allan
By the Sword: Magic of the Plains Costikayan, Greg
Knight's Wyrd Doyle, Debra
Jewel of Life Kurwan-Vogel, Anna
Goldclimbers Luenn, Nancy
Mark of the Cat Norton, Andre
Windleaf Sherman, Josepha
Wings of a Falcon Voigt, Cynthia
Well-Favored Man Willey, Elizabeth
Majyk by Accident Friesner, Esther
Plague of Sorcerers Zambreno, Mary Frances
Books that may or may not fit my criteria:
Light Weaver Locke, Thomas
Orphan's Tent DeHaven, Tom
Spellsinger series Foster, Alan Dean
Dead Water Zone Oppel, Kenneth
Same Place but Different Nodleman, Perry
Luthien's Gamble Salvatore, R.A.
Prince Ivan Morwood, Peter
Song for Arbonne Kay, Guy Gavriel
Shadow of a Dark Queen Feist, Raymond
Crying for a Vision Wangerin, Walter
Past Imperative Duncan, Dave
Stone of Farewell Williams, Tad
So You Want to be a Wizard Duane, Dian
More Minds Matas, Carol and Nodelman, Perry
Kingdom of Kevin Malone McKee-Charnes, Suzy
Hawk's Gray Feather Kenneally-Morrison, Patricia
Dagger and the Cross Tarr, Judith
Spellkey Downer, Ann
Maze in the Heart of the Castle Gilman, Dorothy
Red Wizard Springer, Nancy
Hawk's Flight Chase, Carol
Hammer and the Cross Harrison, Harry
Time of Exile Kerr, Katherine
White Mists of Power Rusch, Kristine Kathryn
Aquamancer Callender, Don
Faithful Traitor Hughes, Robert Don
Fortress of Frost and Fire Lackey, Mercedes
Bleak Seasons Cook, Glenn
Cockatrice Boys Aiken, Joan
Drum Warning Clayton, Jo
Shards of Empire Schwartz, Susan
Crown of Shadows Friedman, C.S.
Book of Earth Kellogg, Marjorie
Books of the Keepers Downer, Ann
Wishing Season Friesner, Esther
Bard's Tale: Castle of Deceptions Lackey, Merceds and Sherman, Josepha
Blood of a Dragon Watt-Evans, Lawrence
The Belgariad Eddings, David
Herald Mage series Lackey, Mercedes
Gryphon series Lackey, Mercedes
Deryni series Kurtz, Katherine
Earthfall Card, Orson, Scott
Myth Series Asprin, Robert
Xanth series Anthony, Piers
Prydain series Alexander, Lloyd
Earthsea Quartet LeGuin, Ursula
Ghatti series Greeno, Gayle
Guardians of the Flame Rosenberg, Joal
Silverthorn Feist, Raymond
This last part is a hodge-podge of books I don't have enough information
on and books that don't fit my criteria. Thank you again for answering my
call for help. I hope this list is of interest to you. Please forgive any
cross-postings.
Thank you,
Aimee Meuchel
(ribit)
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breathe thin air and smell snow. She'd have made a perfect nun. The
religious dream, with its narrowness, is stylized emotions and its grim
purity, would have been a perfect release for her. As it is, she will
probably turn out to be one of those acid-faced virgins that sit behind
little desks in public libraries and stamp dates in books."(Raymond
Chandler, The High Window, 1943)
"You see, I don't believe that libraries should be drab places where
people sit in silence, and that's been the main reason for our policy of
employing wild animals as librarians." (Monty Python skit)
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Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 11:37:01 -0400
From: Kristen Kepler <KKEPLER@ccsd.edu>
Subject: Trying to find an book in the form of an AIDS diary
I have a student who is trying to find a book a teacher has told him
about.
It is a journal written by a woman with AIDS.
The author is from the New York City area, Yonkers or Peekskill, the
student thinks.
The woman wrote the book as a day to day recap of her feelings and
emotions.
Does anyone know of where I would be able to find this book or by any
chance has
anyone read this book?
Kristen Kepler
NPL
KKepler@ccsd.edu
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Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 19:52:31 EDT
From: Pgiese@aol.com
Subject: Re: Stumper
Hi to all on Pubyac,
Today a patron of my library requested a book
she read as a child, about forty years ago. The
plot involves a boy who bought a lollypop and buried it in his yard.
It grew large enough to become the sign outside the local
drugstore. Anyone who has information on this book can
respond directly to me at:
pgiese@aol.com.
Thanks in advance for any responses.
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Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 14:19:40 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Nancy J. Hackett" <njhackett@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: stumper
I recently watched a video purportedly of Marty Stouffer's youth and his
start as a wildlife photographer. The video reminded me of a book from the
1970s that I am unable to locate. It was about two teenage boys who
planned a camping vacation in their car. A younger brother talked them
into taking him, after he proved that he could cook. Of course, since he's
the main character, he saves the trip. I remember that they used poison
sumac (or ivy) sticks for cooking and had the poison blisters inside their
mouths.
Nancy J. Hackett
Fountaindale Public Library
Romeoville, IL 60446
njhackett@htls.lib.il.us
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Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 14:30:15 PDT
From: "Eva Mitnick" <emitnick@hotmail.com>
Subject: stumper -- mouse
The plot is: A mouse is told to come straight home from school but
instead he goes to play and when he does come home, his house is locked
up and his family has moved away. Thus, he goes on an adventure to find
his family.
Sound familiar?
Thanks!
Eva Mitnick
Venice Branch, Los Angeles Public Library
emitnick@hotmail.com
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Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 07:34:06 -0400
From: tlday@juno.com (Tracy L Day)
Subject: Re: French resistance stumper -- Answered
WOW, you gentlemen and ladies are the BEST!
I'll have to look at the book to be sure, but the general consensus was
that it was "The Dangerous Game" 1977 by Milton Dank
There is also a sequel called "Games End" published in 1979.
I was able to locate the title in a neighboring county...and if its the
book I want, I know where I can obtain a copy to buy (thru the net).
Thanks again to everyone who responded!!
Tracy Day,
(new MLS graduate this May)
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Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 11:05:34 -0600
From: Gilbert Crawford <gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Houston Public Library - Job Announcement
Houston Public Library
Librarian I - ASPIRE Facilitator
*** SEVERAL POSITIONS ***
Branch Services Division
PN# 68253
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under direction of the Manager of Youth Program, the ASPIRE (After School
Programs Inspire Reading Enrichment) facilitator plans, implements, and
evaluates all phases of the ASPIRE program of service at a branch location.
Provides professional reference service and instruction on use of library
resources to groups and individuals. Provides students with instruction in
use of computer hardware and software. Works directly with students to
solve homework problems in all subject areas. Performs collection
development, selecting print, non-print, software and web sites for ASPIRE
homepage. Develops/maintains contact with schools, faculty/staff, parents
and community groups. Plans developmentally appropriate programs. Develops
marketing strategies to promote ASPIRE in the community. Assists in
volunteer recruitment and supervision including selecting, training,
motivating and evaluating tutors. Prepares monthly reports. Serves as
mentor to a part-time Library Service Specialist, providing assistance in
all areas of the ASPIRE program. Participates as part of a team to plan
ASPIRE programs, projects and documents.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able
to use a computer to access/input information. Position requires stooping,
bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move freely
throughout the library to file/retrieve materials.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience required.
PREFERENCES
Customer/Public service experience preferred. Knowledge using Microsoft
Windows 95, Word, Excel, and Access preferred.
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. Starting Salary: $27,950 Annually
OPENING DATE July 22, 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
e-mail: rpatters@hpl.lib.tx.us
Reference PN# 68253 in your cover letter.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 10:26:45 -0600 (MDT)
From: "Colleen Williams (PARK)" <cwilliams@will.state.wy.us>
Subject: Job Posting-Cody, WY-Children's Librarian
Children'e/Youth Services Coordinator-Park County Library, Cody, Wyoming.
Full-time position with benefits package. Bachelors Elem. Ed & computer
competency required. MLS or Library Endorsement preferred. Library
experience, and knowledge of automated circulation system, electronic
resources (CD-ROM/Internet, etc.) a plus. Successful applicant will
provide collection development, reference services, reader's advisory
service, story time, classroom visits and programming for children.
Supervises 1 PT employee and various volunteers. Salary $19,500 - $23,000
DOE. Application forms and complete job descriptions are available at:
Park County Library, 1057 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY 82414 (307-587-6205).
Direct questions and applications to Charlene Paben. Screening and
interviewing of qualified applicants will begin August 1, 1998 and will
continue until position is filled. EOE.
Benefits: Paid WY retirement, sick, vacation and holiday leave.
Successful applicant will start work ASAP after interviewing and hiring
process is completed.
**This is my position. If anyone has any questions about the position or
Cody, please feel free to e-mail me. Cody is 50 miles from Yellowstone
and an excellent place to raise a family. (I'm not leaving town. I will
start as Library/Media director at Cody High School next month.) -Colleen
Colleen Williams
Children's Librarian
Park County Library
1057 Sheridan Ave
Cody, Wyoming 82414
(307)587-6204
cwilliams@will.state.wy.us
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