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Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 16:13:28 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #414
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Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 08:37:43 -0500
From: Esther Murphy <emurphy@ala.org>
Subject: Job Opening at ALA - Literacy Officer
Position Announcement for Literacy Officer- SEARCH EXTENDED
The American Library Association
Office for Literacy and Outreach Services
The American Library Association is seeking a Literacy Officer to
provide leadership in one of the Association's major action areas: 21st
Century Literacy. The scope of 21st century literacy builds on the
definition used in the National Literacy Act of 1991:*... an individual's
ability to read, write, and speak in English, and compute and solve
problems at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job and in
society, to achieve one's goals and develop one's knowledge and
potential.* Within the American Library Association, 21st Century
Literacy encompasses library-based literacy programs for individuals
and families, information services on learning disabilities,
English-as-a-Second Language, and information literacy.
The Literacy Officer will provide leadership, support and coordination for
staff and members in the following areas:
- -Research and data collection on library-based literacy services.
- -Communications and advocacy.
- -Information support for legislative and policy initiatives.
- -Training opportunities for library-based literacy practitioners.
- -Participation in national coalitions.
The Literacy Officer will report to the Director, ALA Office for Literacy
and Outreach Services, and will work collaboratively with both staff and
members in all units of the Association. Through June, 1999, the primary
role of the Literacy Officer will be serving as Project Director for
Literacy in Libraries Across America, a three-year library literacy
initiative created by the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund in 1996. As
LILAA Project Director, the Literacy Officer will work closely with a
project team which includes senior staff from both the ALA and the Lila
Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, a project consultant and technical
assistance providers, as well as with project directors from the thirteen
participating libraries. (Note: The Literacy Officer position will continue
following completion of the LILAA project.)
Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library education
program strongly preferred; experience with library-based literacy
programs; experience working in teams; strong presentation and
communication skills; outstanding organizational skills; and the ability to
develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients,
funders, consultants, staff and ALA members.
Salary: Negotiable between $45,000 -$55,000, based on experience.
Closing date: September 30, 1998 ( search extended) or until position
is filled.
For consideration, send a letter of application, resume and names of
three references to: American Library Association, Human Resources
Department, Ref.# LO/OLOS-2-98, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL
60611, fax: 312.944-6763 or email: dragsdal@ala.org
The American Library Association is an affirmative action,
equal-opportunity employer. Applications are invited from women,
minorities and people with disabilities.
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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 11:03:33 PDT
From: "new haven" <elmnewhaven@hotmail.com>
Subject: Stumper
A patron is trying to find the title/author of a book she remembers
reading 45 years ago - a story about some bunnies painting Easter
eggs - all the bunnies except one have selected a color and are busy
painting. The one buuny who cannot decide on a color accidentally
knocks over a bowl and ends up with a black egg. Can anyone help?
Please respond to elmnewhaven@hotmail.com Thanks in advance
Rachael Sherwood - New Haven Free Public Library
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Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 15:37:26 -0400 (EDT)
From: Gloria Prevost <gloriapt@lori.state.ri.us>
Subject: JOB POSTING
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN--SEARCH REOPENED--PAWTUCKET, RI PUBLIC LIBRARY
Children's Librarian needed to work in a busy public library serving a
multi-ethnic community seven miles north of Providence, RI. Entry level
position; MLS or MLIS degree from ALA accredited institution required.
Candidate should have strong service-oriented philosophy, experience
working with children, familiarity with current technology, and creative
programming. Three-step salary range and liberal benefits, including paid
medical and dental plans. City of Pawtucket residency is required within
six months. Will interview degree candidates. Position open until
filled. Send resume and three (3) references to Martin E. Joyce, Jr.,
Personnel Director, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860.
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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 18:55:52 +0000
From: Diana Tixier Herald <dherald@wic.net>
Subject: Re: Graphic Novels
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You may want to check out Nathan's List of Graphic Novels. He hasn't
updated it lately but now that he is married he might have more time. I
know he's been reading quite a few but just hasn't written them up. He
actively haunts comix shops looking for good graphic novels for YAs. It
is at
http://www.mancon.com/genre/graphic.html
There are two good bibliographies on graphic novels that I know of:
Rothschild, D. Aviva. Graphic Novels. Libraries Unlimited, 1995.
Weiner, Steve. 100 Graphic Novels for Public Libraries. Kitchen Sink
Press, 1996.
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Happy reading,
Di Herald
dherald@wic.net see the Genreflecting page at
http://www.mancon.com/genre/
Rosenberg's First Law of Reading "Never apologize for your reading
tastes."
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You may want to check out Nathan's List of Graphic Novels. He hasn't updated
it lately but now that he is married he might have more time. I know he's
been reading quite a few but just hasn't written them up. He actively haunts
comix shops looking for good graphic novels for YAs. It is at
<BR><A HREF="http://www.mancon.com/genre/graphic.html">http://www.mancon.com/genre/graphic.html</A>
<P>There are two good bibliographies on graphic novels that I know of:
<BR>Rothschild, D. Aviva. <I>Graphic Novels</I>. Libraries
Unlimited, 1995.
<BR>Weiner, Steve. <I>100 Graphic Novels for Public
Libraries</I>. Kitchen
Sink Press, 1996.
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<BR>Happy reading,
<BR>Di Herald
<BR>dherald@wic.net see the Genreflecting
page at <A HREF="http://www.mancon.com/genre/">http://www.mancon.com/genre/</A>
<BR>Rosenberg's First Law of Reading "Never apologize for your
reading
tastes."
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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 16:06:44 -0500
From: bvetter@hampton.lib.nh.us
Subject: Stumper Solution
Many thanks to everyone who responded to my stumper about the
story of orphans travelling alone to Oregon. Looks like it must be
ON TO OREGON by Honore Morrow which was made into a film
under the title, SEVEN ALONE.
My patron is thrilled!
Thanks again,
Beverly
Beverly Vetter, Children's Librarian
Lane Memorial Library, Hampton, NH
603-926-4729
bvetter@hampton.lib.nh.us
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Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 19:39:40 -0600
From: "justin cooley" <jkcooley@ll.net>
Subject: Two stumpers .. help!
This is my first time to try this ... I had two different patrons today =
with memories of books that I need your help on! The first one the =
woman thought was published in 50-60's .. it's about a girl who wants to =
stay up late and her parents don't want her too. She eventually does =
get to stay up and the woman remembers an illustration of the girl under =
a clock (maybe striking midnight?). She thinks it ended with the little =
girl being cranky with her parents. Any ideas?
The second patron was an elderly woman who said she wants to know the =
name of a book that she remembers as a child (so maybe 50-60 years ago?) =
. It's a moralistic tale of sorts (we checked Aesop's works, as she =
thought it may be one of his fables, but struck out!). The story is =
about a camel who asks his owner if he can put his nose inside (the =
owner's) tent. The owner allows this and then the camel proceeds to ask =
for more - his feet in, his legs, etc until at last, the camel is =
completely inside the tent and there is no room for the owner. She says =
she remembers the story being used to teach about how people take =
control/advantage little by little. Does this sound familiar? Thanks =
in advance. When I told this patron I was going to send it out to =
librarians across the country, she said, "Well, they'll know it .. you =
get enough librarians together and they know just about everything!" =
Kudos and thanks! Please reply directly to me. Kathleen=
From: "justin cooley" <jkcooley@ll.net>
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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 14:49:40 -0600 (CST)
From: Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
Subject: Stumper--Humphrey the Turtle
I have stumper which was passed on by our ILL department. A patron wants
a children's book, "quite old" which has the title
"Humphrey" and is about
a turtle. I'm sorry but I don't have any more information.
If anyone can identify this please contact me directly. I and the patron
would be very grateful.
Thanks
Claire Isaac
Regina Public Library
cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca
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