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Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 17:43:07 +0000
From: "Jane Brown" <sjbrown@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Job Opening-Michigan
JOB POSTING
YOUTH LIBRARIAN-FULL TIME
Position: Youth Services Librarian, Full Time
Salary Range: Begins at $28,702.35, commensurate with
experience
Hours: 37.5 hours weekly. Two evenings per week.
Alternate Friday/Saturdays,
some Sundays
Benefits: Full Benefits, Dental, Optical
Vacation, sick Leave, Floating
Holidays, Personal Business
Days.
Qualifications: MLS from ALA accredited school;
Enthusiastic, friendly,
approachable, youth-oriented
attitude; preschool programming
experience a plus;
Internet/CD Rom expertise
useful; Strong dedication to
public service and youth.
Duties: Collection development in specified areas; Story
hour and class visit planning
and implementation; assisting
with library youth programs,
including Summer Reading
Program; working on main
reference desk serving all ages;
assisting patrons with
Internet and CD-Rom products.
Starting Date: August 31, 1998
Apply: Send Resume and cover letter to:
Novi Public Library
Attention: Jane Brown
45245 Ten Mile Road
Novi MI 48375
(248) 349-0720
Deadline: August 14, 1998 or until filled
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 04:45:41 PDT
From: "carol exner" <crexner@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Selling lib. discards -illegal/ unethical? -long
Dear Tammy,
I have worked in two library systems in North Carolina: Orange
County Public and Durham County Library where I now work. In both
cases, the Friends raise money for the library. It is considered part
of their "job" in supporting the work of the library. Both have book
sales where library discards and donations from patrons are sold. In
addition, they both charge a small amount ($10.00) to join the Friends.
This may go to defray the cost of sending out the Friends newsletter or
it may go to the library. I suspect the former. They also offer
support in other ways --- providing volunteers, general support, and so
on. But their big work centers around their fund-raising activities,
usually the book sales.
I am constantly appalled by the lengths people will go to in order
to sabotage the most wonderful products of our society: schools and
libraries. Some folks just don't have a clue.
Sincerely,
Carol R. Exner
Children's Librarian, Parkwood Branch
Durham Co. Library (NC)
>Just curious...
>How many public libraries out there donate their weeded or discarded
>book to a group such as a Friends of the Library? What does the
Friends
>group then do with that money? Does it come back to the library in any
>way?
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Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 16:33:05 -0500
From: Don Wood <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Banned Books Week 1998
Banned Books Week, an annual celebration of the freedom to read, will
be held September 26 through October 3, 1998.
Information on BBW98 and how to order BBW materials can be found at
http://www.ala.org/bbooks/
For more information, please contact Nanette Perez at the Office for
Intellectual Freedom (1-800-545-2433, ext. 4223, or nperez@ala.org).
Librarians, teachers, and booksellers across the country will be using
the week to teach the importance of our First Amendment rights and the
power of literature.
Banned Books Week (http://www.ala.org/bbooks) is sponsored by the
American Booksellers Association (http://www.bookweb.org/aba), the
American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression
(http://www.bookweb.org/abffe), the American Library Association
(http://www.ala.org), the American Society of Journalists and Authors
(http://www.asja.org), the Association of American Publishers
(http://www.publishers.org) and the National Association of College
Stores (http://www.csref.org or http://www.nacs.org). It is also
endorsed by the Center for the Book of the Library of Congress
(http://lcweb.loc.gov/loc/cfbook).
These groups sponsor this week to draw attention to the danger that
exists when restraints are imposed on the availability of information in a
free society.
The message of Banned Books Week is more than the freedom to
choose or the freedom to express one's opinion even if that opinion might
be considered unorthodox or unpopular. The essential message of
Banned Books Week is the importance of ensuring the availability of
those unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints to all who wish to read them.
______________________
Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Office: 800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
E-Mail: dwood@ala.org
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 09:01:11 -0500 (EST)
From: "Mary D'Eliso" <mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us>
Subject: stumper solved - bunny w/jello
You guys are great!
In just a few hours, you informed me that the book involving bunnies and a
party and jello molds is "Brown Rabbit's Day" by Alan Baker.
Muchas gracias!
Mary D'Eliso
Children's Librarian
Monroe County Public Library
Bloomington, Indiana
mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us
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Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 16:21:58 PDT
From: "Erica Sternin" <erica_sternin@hotmail.com>
Subject: Stumper: "Red Planet"?
Patron remembers a sci-fi book called (possibly)"Red Planet". She read
it in the 60's. She remembers that it was about a mountainous red planet
that was inhabited by all different kinds of creatures. Does this ring a
bell for anyone? Thanks, Erica
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 18:03:47 -0500
From: Peggy Northcraft <mdu002@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: Stumpers 2
Dear All:
Two different stumpers, one from a patron and one from a staff member.
1. Correct title of a possible Chinese folktale about an unguama -
repetetive phrase "you don't want to be eaten by an unguama because
unguama's are messy eaters."
2. Male counterpart of a wahini.
Thanks
Peggy Northcraft
Children's Librarian
Hannibal Public LIbrary
mdu002@mail.connect.more.net
Margaret "Peggy" Northcraft
Children's Librarian
Hannibal Public Library
Hannibal MO
mdu002@mail.connect.more.net
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 09:59:12 -0600
From: "Robert Holzfaster" <RHOLZFASTER@CI.FORT-COLLINS.CO.US>
Subject: Job Posting - Fort Collins Public Library, Fort Collins, Colorado
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: FORT COLLINS PUBLIC LIBRARY, FORT COLLINS, Colorado -
Library Assistant III (30 hours per week).
Job #98-108, Children's Services. SALARY RANGE: $1277-$1750 per month for a 30
hour week. Salaries are paid bi-weekly. Pending City Council approval in August,
Salary Range will increase to $1805 -$2456 per month for a 30 hour week. CLOSING
DATE: August 21, 1998. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed, and
selected candidates will be invited for an interview. DESCRIPTION OF GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the general direction of the Lead Librarian in
Children's Services, provides and performs various clerical and specialized
duties in the Children's service area. Assists the Lead Librarian with the
acquisition and maintenance of library and media materials, and provides
customer service assistance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs various activities at
the media and children's desk, such as planning and implementing special library
programs, keeping statistics, and other related duties. Provides assistance to
library customers in Children's service area in t!
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he selection of library materials, either in person or over the phone. Responds
to customer complaints as required. Assists in the maintenance, development and
acquisition of media and children's library collections based on the reading of
professional journals and requests by the public. Assists customers in the use
of audio visual equipment, micro-computers and other related equipment. Assists
in the training and scheduling of Media and Children's service area personnel.
Performs related duties as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT UTILIZED: Work is performed indoors in a standard
library environment. The incumbent is required to work regularly scheduled
evening and weekend hours. The incumbent is required to use a personal computer,
fax machine, telephone, typewriter, copier, calculator, the library's DYNIX
computer terminals, and audio visual equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The incumbent
is regularly required to sit, stoop, bend, reach, carry, push and pull. Must be
able to push a fully loaded book carrier weighing approximately 150 lbs. Must be
able lift weights up to 20 lbs. Must have manual dexterity to operate a computer
and grasp books. Must have correctable vision to read the computer screen and
locate books on shelves. Must be able to perform the various tasks of the job
which require continuous and repetitive arm, hand, finger and wrist movement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required Education and Experience - BS/BA degree from an
accredited college or university!
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. Two years experience working in a library performing related job activities
and/or two years experience working with children. An equivalent combination of
education and work experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Must
have a working knowledge of basic library services and materials. Working
knowledge of audio visual equipment, media technology and software preferred.
Fluency in Spanish highly desirable. Demonstrated customer service experience.
Must be able to use a personal computer and related software. Must be able to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates,
superiors, Library and City staff, and the public. Must have excellent verbal
and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively supervise assigned
staff. Must demonstrate a willingness and ability to work with customers of all
ages. The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to
City Services, programs and activities!
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, and will make special communication arrangements for persons with
assistance. Please send application/resumes by August 21, 1998 to: City of Fort
Collins, Human Resources Department, Job #98-108, P.O. Box 580, 200 W. Mountain
Ave., Suite A, Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580.
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 12:08:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: rjessup@whitby.library.on.ca (Rhonda Jessup)
Subject: Pack-o-Fun
Thanks to all who responded to my query about _Pack-o-Fun_ magazine. From
all accounts, it looks like a good subscription choice.
Rhonda Jessup,
Coordinator
Children's & Adult Services
Whitby Public Library
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Phone: (905) 668-6531, ext. 27
E-mail: rjessup@whitby.library.on.ca
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Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 19:20:02 EDT
From: ALMCB@aol.com
Subject: Re: stumpers
I would like to thank everyone who responded to my "tiger" stumper. I
was
surprised to find out that the tale was Little Black Sambo. I know understand
why I couldn"t find this version in the book store or library. While many
responded with information on the new versions, I would be interested in
obtaining a copy of the original version. I would like my daughter to be
able to read all versions like Cinderella and then I would be able to follow
up with a mini history lesson. Thanks in advance to anyone who can point me
in the right direction.
Lynn
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 15:50:37 -0400
From: Charlotte Lesser <clesser@Ci.Keene.NH.US>
Subject: BIB: Morphing/Shape-shifting booklist
Many, many thanks to all of you that sent me recommendations for chapter
books for kids that read Animorphs and are looking for books "like
them". I was specifically looking for books where humans turn into
animals or visa-versa (willingly or unwillingly). There are a few
included that aren't humans who morph (like Pullman's books) but they
were too good to pass by! I didn't include any picture books or
folklore (thanks to those who sent suggestions, tho). At the end are
some older YA & adult titles that were also sent.
I also had included two stumpers (both about shape shifting)
1) kids who turn into ants turned out to be:
Evelyn Lampman _City under the back steps_
2) boy who is able to send his mind into animals - book ends with him
leaving his mind in an animal (bird?) -
nobody seems to recognize this one, probably written in the early
1980's.??
OK - here's the list, apologies for any typos! Happy morphing!
Shape-Shifting Chapter Books
Alexander, Lloyd Cat who wished to be a man
Anderson, Janet Going through the gate
Bacon, Peggy Magic touch
Bebe, Faas Rice Year the wolves came
Bethancourt, TE Dog days of Arthur Cane
Brittain, Bill Shape Changer
Conford, Ellen Norman Newman and the werewolf of Walnut St.
Cooper, Margaret Riddle of changewater pond
Coville, Bruce Jennifer Murdley's toad
" Monster's ring
Cuyler, Margery Weird Wolf
Dahl, Roald Witches
Dalkey, Kara Little Sister
Doherty, Berlie Daughter of the sea
Duane, Diane Deep wizardry
Fosburgh, Liza Bella Arabella
Garden, Nancy My brother, the werewolf
Gilden, Mel Blubb and the amazing morphing machine
Hilgartner, Beth Colors of the dreamweaver's loom
Hinton, SE The puppy sister
Hiser, Constance Night of the werepoodle
Hobbs, Will Kokopelli's flute
Hunter, Mollie Gilly Martin the fox
James, Mary Shoebag
Jones, Diana Wynne Aunt Maria
" Castle in the air
" Howl's moving castle
Kindl, Patricia Owl in Love
Lampman, Evelyn City under the back steps
Levy, Elizabeth Wolfman Sam
Linklater, Eric Wind on the Moon
McKillip, Patricia Harpist in the Wind
" Riddlemaster of Hed
Napoli, Donna Prince of the pond
" Jimmy the pickpocket of the palace
Norton, Andre Fur Magic
" Moon of three rings
Philbrick, W.R. Children of the wolf
Pierce, Tamora "Immortals" series:
" Wild Magic
" Emperor mage
" Wolf speaker
" Realms of the gods
Pinkwater, Daniel Baconburg horror
Pullman, Phillip Golden Compass
" Subtle knife
Shetterly, Will Elsewhere
Smith,Sherwood Wren's war
" Wren to the rescue
Sonenklar, Carol Bug boy
Strasser, Todd Help! I'm trapped in obedience school
Thompson, Kate Switchers
White, TH Sword in the stone
Yolen, Jane (ed) Werewolves
Older YA or adult titles
Tepper, Sherri Song of Mavin Manyshaped
" True Game
Wells HG Island of Doctor Moreau
Tolkien Lord of the Rings
Dickinson, Peter Eva
Klause, Annette Blood and chocolate
Silverberg, Robert Lord Valentine's castle
Hobbs, Will Beardance
" Bearstone
Pini, Richard Blood of ten chiefs
Sheffield, Charles Sight of Proteus
Butler, Octavia Wild seed
********************************************
Charlotte Lesser
Head of Youth & Community Services
Keene Public Library
60 Winter Street
Keene NH 03431
(603) 352-0157
Fax: (603) 352-1101
email: clesser@ci.keene.nh.us
********************************************
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Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 16:57:35 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Erin V. Helmrich" <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Stumper -- adventure story
TIA to all of the people who will probably tell me that the book I want is
MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. I've never read it (obviously) but now I will.
THank you to Nancy Voigt, Marie Noe and Kate Carter who responded ASAP and
made me realize that once again this is an easy one that I missed!
The patron will be very happy.
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-())))))))))))))))((((((((((((((((()-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
Youth Services/Young Adult Librarian
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
Royal Oak Public Library e-mail: helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us
222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
Phone: (248) 541-1470
Fax: (248) 545-6220
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 11:07:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: Susan LaFantasie <susanlaf@pcl1.pcl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Pack-o-Fun
Try www.pack-o-fun.com.
Susan LaFantasie, MLS
susanlaf@pcl.lib.wa.us
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 16:00:18 -0500
From: "Vollrath, Elizabeth" <evollrat@uwsp.edu>
Subject: Book Cover Contest
We would like to have a Design a Book Cover contest for Children's Book
Week. For those of you who have done this, do you have anything you could
send me? Thanks.
Portage County Public Library
1001 Main St.
Stevens Pt., WI 54481
(715) 346-1290
Fax: (715) 346-1239
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Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 00:24:51 EDT
From: Rte18a@aol.com
Subject: Re: Fire Safety Story Hour
Hello,
Just a thought for you late at night. I believe dalmations are used often
as fire dogs. Maybe you can have the children make little dalmations riding on
fire trucks. Cut out the black spots and glue them onto the dogs. Good luck to
you.
Amy Kravitz Rte18a@aol.com
Children's librarian, NJ
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 09:41:33 -0500
From: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
Subject: thank you
Hi All!
Thank you to the many who replied to my inquiry about storytime
schedules. I have much reading to do! I knew I could count on your help!
My computer was down for a week (bummer!) so I am just now getting a chance
to go through all the mail. Thanks again! Maybe I can return the favor
one day.
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 21:35:11 EDT
From: ALMCB@aol.com
Subject: media activities monthly
I am a new library school student. I am also a special education elementary
school teacher. Recently I came across a subscription form for School Library
Media Activites Monthly. While I am familiar with School Library Journal, I
am not knowlegeable abouit this magazine3. Is this monthly magazine worth
subscribing to? Can anyone supply me with additional magazines/journals
titles that may help me professionally. I can be reached at almcb.aol.com
Thanks
Lynn
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 10:19:47 -0500
From: Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
Subject: Re: Die-cutting
>We are looking at the purchase of a Die cutting system. The flyer we have
>is Accu cut Mark III and IV. Have any of you had any experience with these
>or any other brands. Are they worth the cost?
>Linda Peterson
>lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
We have an Ellison die cutting system, with 2 alphabets and about 40 dies.
They are expensive but worth it. Once you get the cutter it's not too hard
to add 3 or 4 dies every once in a while.
One of our trustees went to a library conference, and liked it so much she
made it possible for us to get one.
Laurel
Liverpool Public Library
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 10:45:27 -0400
From: andria <amarala@ccl.charleston.lib.sc.us>
Subject: interview question?
Hi,
I've just been informed that I'm going to be sitting in on the interviews
for the Head of Main Library position -- and the first one is Monday morning!
I'm wondering if any of you, especially the YA librarians out there, have
any suggestions for good questions for me to ask the candidates --
questions that would really help me evaluate them and their commitment to
supporting YA services? And if so, could you send them (directly to me)
ASAP? I will summarize back to the list if anyone's interested.
TIA,
Andria Amaral
YA Librarian
Charleston County Public Library
Charleston, SC
amarala@ccpl.org
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 9:37:05 -0600
From: TECHSERVCLER@orion.mtgr.mtlib.org
Subject: RE: Fire Safety Story Hour
I am not sure if you have any volunteer fire departments or an air forece
base close by, or maybe even a local fire department. We did a fire safety
program last year and had a local fire department, the airforce base, and
other surrounding volunteer community fire departments come to the library
and let the kids see the fire truck, and if possible(we were able to
have two of the firedepartments spray their hoses to let the children see
how they work.) And in the meantime(our building is made of brick) they
were able to wash down most of the library for us.
If possible, see if the city will let you block of a street for this purpose.
We had to, due to limited amount of parking, we had no room for the parents
and daycare groups to park their vehicles if we did not.
We did this and did not do a craft the children were exited enough as it was.
Best of Luck,
Lisa Wilkes
Great Falls Public Library
Youth Services Library Assistant
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 09:41:11 -0500
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: A good kind of problem
Lu,
How about an Ellison Machine? If you're not familiar with the Ellison Machine,
basically it has dies in a whole variety of sizes and shapes. You place a piece
of paper on the die, slide it into the machine, pull the handle down, and then
pull the die out. Voila, your shape is cut! There are many uses for the
machine. Name tags for storytime; shapes for displays on bulletin boards and
throughout the library; bags/boxes for crafts for storytime; signs for office
doors, front doors, desks; etc. The possibilities are endless. You can go to:
http://www.ellison.com
Click on let's do business if you want to order a catalog.
Have fun spending the money.
Mary J. Konieczka
Youth Services Consultant
mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 09:27:00 -0500
From: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
Subject: Re: Selling lib. discards -illegal/ unethical? -long
At the Sherman Public Library we have a very active and supportive Friends
group. Twice a year the host a book sale. This sale consists of discarded
library books and books that have been donated by the public that could not
be used by us. The money raised is used to promote and sponsor library
programs, and buy new materials for our collection. We have never run into
the problems you seem to be facing in your area. The public looks forward
to the book sales and we often get calls wanting know when the next one is.
To answer your question: No I don't think what you are doing is unusual.
Good Luck
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 11:50:41 -0700 (PDT)
From: Wally Bubelis <wbubelis@spl.org>
Subject: Re: Selling lib. discards -illegal/ unethical? -long
Seattle Public Library has a wonderfully supportive Friends group which
is also involved in our bond campaign for this fall's ballot. While
there seems to be nothing unethical about this support, I do not think
the support is monetary. Our Friends group operates the same way with
old library books and donated books, giving the money back to the library
system to buy more books (or other materials).
It seems to me that since your Friends group is giving the money to
another group to actually promote the bond, everything should be all
right. A situation like this might call for a well-written, well-timed
letter to the editor.
Good luck,
wally bubelis
Seattle Public Library
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 08:45:18 +0000
From: "Cheryl Hackworth" <Chackworth@acpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: Selling library discards, etc.
Our Friends group at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne,
Indiana, has sold discarded library and donated books for nearly 20
years. We even have a bookstore to house the on-going sale.
Funds from the sale of the books are used to support library
programs, buy equipment, offer scholarships, etc. The group exists
to support the library and has gotten "political" in the past to do
so.
I think what you do in Medina is the norm rather than the exception.
Cheryl L. Hackworth
Community Relations and
Development Manager
Allen County Public Library
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(219)421-1265
chackworth@acpl.lib.in.us
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 15:23:41 -0600 (CST)
From: lochwouters@axp.winnefox.org
Subject: Re: Emerging Reader Books
I have received a couple of requests for contact addresses for
catalogs of emergent paperback readers. The two mentioned were Wright
and Rigby. These are the addresses I have:
Wright Group
19201 120th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011-9512
Rigby
PO Box 797
Crystal Lake IL 60014
800-822-8661
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Marge Loch-Wouters | Email: lochwouters@winnefox.org
Menasha's Public Library lochwout@athenet.net
Elisha D. Smith Public Library | Phone: (920)751-5165
Menasha, WI 54952-3191 | Fax: (920)751-5159
_________________________________________________________________________
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 09:59:26 -0500
From: Susan Price-Stephens <susan.price-stephens@treasure.lpl.london.on.ca>
Subject: Cataloguing of easy readers
I am on a Children's Collection Committee. We order juvenile
materials for the library system. We have an ongoing problem with
the cataloguing department. Increasingly easy reader books are
looking more like picture books in terms of the size and the layout.
The cataloguing department often ignores our requests for revisions
from picture book to easy reader status when we believe that an error
has been made. It is becoming more difficult for them to
differentiate between the two so we have to deal with this quite
often. Unfortunately they do not take into account the level of the
language or the book's intent. We have tried various ways to deal
with this but the problem continues. If anyone out there can suggest
solutions or share with me how they have dealt with this issue I
would be most appreciative. Thanks
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 08:44:29 -0700
From: Jill Patterson <jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Selling lib. discards -illegal/ unethical? -long
Our library also gives all our discards to our Friends Foundation. We have
a written agreement stating our expectations of each other. The Friends
sell the books, those that they don't think will sell they either donate to
a local charity or put in our "free bin" in the lobby. People check
the
bin every day and you would be surprised at what they are willing to take!
The Friends Foundation supports the library financially in many
ways--outreach programs, summer reading program, computer equipment and
software, etc.
Jill Patterson jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us
Glendora Public Library 140 S. Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741
Tel: 626/852-4896 FAX: 626/852-4899
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 16:09:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: Sala <msala@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Selling lib. discards -illegal/ unethical? -long
Dear Tammy,
It seems most libraries in my area do have Friends groups that run
book sales etc etc to raise funds that go directly back to the library. I
don't believe I have ever heard of anyone finding this unethical. Your
situation however is a bit different. Instead of purchasing equipment or
sponsoring library programming your Friends group gave money raised to
another group for a political purpose. Even though this purpose was in
support of the library it still can be seen as unethical by some people.
If the Friends wanted to support the levy they would have been better off
printing their own informational fliers and such. This is one of those
gray areas. I hope you keep the list posted I'm sure I won't be the only
one that wants to see how this progresses. - Meg Sala
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 11:50:38 +0000
From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
Subject: Re: Selling lib. discards -illegal/ unethical? -long
I'm sure that the library's attorneys are all on top of this right
now, but the problem may be in a blurring of lines among the various
organizations. Charitable organizations, such as libraries, gifts
to whom are tax-deductible, may not use these funds to do political
lobbying--as it appears your Citizens for the Library have done, to
good effect (hurray!). So the CPC may be accusing your Friends group
of money laundering, or some such offense. It would probably be a
good idea to have your attorneys take a good look at the
relationships that link the library to the Friends to the Citizens
for the Library, and make sure that their charitable statuses (stati?
statii?) are properly and clearly constituted. Good luck!
Vicky Smith
Children's Librarian
McArthur Public Library
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207)284-4181
vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 12:46:17 -0400
From: "Susan Becker" <beckersu@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: RE: Selling lib. discards -illegal/ unethical? -long
Tammy,
Our Friends of the Library group works in the same way yours does. They
organize book sales approximately 4 times a year. About 1/2 the books are
cancelled library materials and 1/2 are community donations. The proceeds
from the sales go directly to the Friends Group. However, they are the
primary sponsors for everything the Children's Department does. We recently
had Beacon Street perform for our Summer Reading Club grand finale. The
Friends paid for it. We are coordinating a Folkmanis puppet order now. The
Friends are paying for it. When we needed a new CD/Tape player for the
department, the Friends paid for it. I don't know what I'd do without our
incredibly supportive Friends of the Library !
Sue Becker
Middlefield Library
beckersu@oplin.lib.oh.us
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 12:04:41 -0500
From: Peggy Northcraft <mdu002@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: Re: Selling lib. discards -illegal/ unethical? -long
Hi! The Friends of the Saxonburg Area Library in PA. have traditionally
sold books, etc. to raise funds for the Library. They, in fact, raised the
money to pay a professional fundraiser for a capital campaign that led to
the purchase and renovation of a building for a new library. The main
issue when there were questions about what the Friends did with their money
seemed to be what it says in the by-laws of the organization. There is a
national organization of Friends of the Library (acronym FOLUSA). They are
happy to help with these issues.
How very sad to have an organization that opposes the public library!
Suggestions: do some homework and compose a BEST BARGAIN IN TOWN sheet.
We did this and it was very effective. Multiply your yearly circulation of
books by $25.00 (average cost of a book); do the same for magazine, videos,
etc. Let people know how much they save by supporting a public library.
Oh! and the Friends of the Library should have their books audited each
year as a precaution.
Hope this helps. Best of luck!
Peggy Northcraft (formerly Assistant Librarian at SAL, now Children's
Librarian at Hannibal Public Library)
Margaret "Peggy" Northcraft
Children's Librarian
Hannibal Public Library
Hannibal MO
mdu002@mail.connect.more.net
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 09:46:06 -0400
From: "Hudson, Sarah" <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
Subject: CD Roms
Hello,
Our Library System (Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County)
has a collection of CD Roms for check out. At our regional branch, we've
been checking these out for about a year, I believe.
We have titles for juveniles as well as adults.
They check out for two weeks, and may not be checked out on a juvenile card.
There is a limit of two per check out, and titles may be placed on hold.
They may not be renewed.
Challenges that our circulation staff has noticed:
1) Patrons forget to return the cdrom itself
2) Patrons forget to return the liner notes or the instructions, or both
3) Sometimes the CD Rom cases are returned broken (the traditional
plastic jewel box kind)
Other points to consider:
Space. Does your location have adequate space for storage and
display?
Demand can cause a shortage of titles on the shelf at any given time.
This is a good problem, though. The collection is popular so sometimes
patrons have to put holds on titles, just like bestsellers.
Parents particularly like it because they can preview programs before they
buy them.
Our patrons really like this collection.
Also, our staff labels the boxes for "Mac Only" or "PC Only"
if they only
run on particular machines. Patrons sometimes place the wrong copy on
hold if they don't read in the online record that a program is for a particular
machine.
Bye,
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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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 14:16:50 -0400 (EDT)
From: Sala <msala@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #389
Dear Trudy - You gave it a try for 2 years. I just wanted to add my 2
cents for what its worth... What is wrong with rewards? If a child is
nearly done with a story and knows if he/she finishes a little prize
will be had wont they be more likely to finish? Possibly the children may
ask to come to the library more often. Without rewards children may not
be coming in to report on what they've read - it does not mean they are
not reading at all. Also we are in competition with computers video games
sports swimming etc etc. What is wrong with making a fun activity out of
coming to the library and reading? Most parents seem to like the reading
clubs with incentives. Teachers always want the kids to read over the
summer to keep up skills. I'm for whatever works. Purists may say reading
should be a reward in itself but we have to create readers first
Just an
opinion. - Meg Sala
On Tue, 28 Jul 1998, Trudy Terry wrote:
> For two years I have used no reading incentives beyond the state
> certificate if the kids read 10 hours. The numbers were dismal when I
> started and they have not improved. I'm getting great turn outs for my
> programs and every body participating is having a good time. The parents
> like counting time but we have 11,000 school age children and I have 259
> kids in the reading program. I have given the no incentives a fair trial
> (2 years) after reading Adelaide Rowe I'm moving on to bribes, hype and
> using my copy of Punished by Rewards to prop up a shaky table. I'm
> starting to plan next summers programs Aug. 1 . Thanks Adelaide. By the
> way no one at the library cares about the numbers but me. Trudy Terry
> Port Arthur Public Library. The views expressed here do not reflect the
> management.
>
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Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 07:49:35 -0700
From: "Pat Lambirth" <lambip@capecod.net>
Subject: Re: Die-cutting
Could you give the information on Ellison, so that I can get info?
Thanks.
Pat Lambirth
Children's Librarian
Sturgis Library
Barnstable, MA
(Cape Cod, MA)
>We have an Ellison die cutting system, with 2 alphabets and about 40 dies.
>They are expensive but worth it. Once you get the cutter it's not too hard
>to add 3 or 4 dies every once in a while.
>
>One of our trustees went to a library conference, and liked it so much she
>made it possible for us to get one.
>Laurel
>Liverpool Public Library
>
>
>
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Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 07:53:19 -0500 (CDT)
From: Vicky Schoenrock <vschoenr@nslsilus.org>
Subject: Children at work
I wonder if anyone has dealt with the problem of staff bringing their
children to work. Not in an emergency (when the babysitter sick, etc.
etc. but on a daily basis for 40 hours a week...Since we deal with
children it impacts upon us most directly. And these childen are in
middle school-certainly old enough to be left at home, IMHO. The
situation is more complicated than I can explain here and I feel I would
be setting off a bomb by bringing it up at a staff meeting, so any advice
or suggestions on how to approach the situation would be most
appreciated. I would like to bring it up with my director before the
situation gets worse.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Vicky Schoenrock, Children's Dept. Manager
Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. Waukegan IL 60085
Phone: 847-623-2041 Fax:847-623-2092
vschoenr@nslsilus.org
"My brain hurts!" - Mr. Gumby
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 23:22:17 -0700
From: Audra <aosorio@infolink.org>
Subject: [Fwd: stumper]
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Hey Pubbers!
This is a personal stumper. When I was in grade school (late 70s-
early 80s), we had one of those reading clubs where we were able to buy
books (Scholastic?) The book that I remember was about a group of
creatures in different shapes, sizes and colors. There was a mother,
father and lots of kids. It sort of had a Noah's Ark feel. In the
book, the father helped save a city by stretching himself across a gully
of some sort and stopping a great wall of water from destroying the
city. I think the father's name was like "Babar" but not the elephant,
of course.
You can reply to me personally at aosorio@infolink.org or to the
list- but PLEASE respond. My mind is exploding with trying to remember!
Thanks,
Audra
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Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 11:42:56 -0400 (EDT)
From: Sala <msala@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: CD-ROM recycling craft?
Dear PUBYAC-ers,
A Computer tech just asked me if I could use some old CD-ROMS in a
craft. She said that someone saw a site on the Internet that showed how to
make something from them.... rather than throw 100+ of these away she
thought maybe we could use them in a program. I tried a few web searches
without success. Does anyone else have any ideas? Thanks - Meg Sala
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