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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 18:41:59 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #417
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 14:03:12 -0400
From: Holly Willett <willett@rowan.edu>
Subject: Re: av review journals
Eric--SLJ does a good job of reviewing AV and CD-ROMs. More public library
people shd know about the Elementary School Library Collection, a selection
tool which reviews 12 different formats. Rather like Children's Cat, but
it includes AV and multimedia and does original reviews and has a Phase
annotation, as well as reading and interest level information.
Holly Willett
Holly G. Willett
willett@rowan.edu
Library Education Advisor/Coordinator
Secondary Education/Foundations of Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(609) 256-4759
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 11:11:53 -0500 (CDT)
From: Tami Chumbley <tchumble@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
Subject: RE: Planning Children's Area
On Friday, Marleen Watling posted information she had received regarding
planning children's areas. One of the libraries she listed was the
Bettendorf (IA) Public Library. That's us!! If you would like to take a
look at some of the features we showcased at PLA they are on our website
www.rbls.lib.il.us/bpl/. Select children's services, and then they are
spread throughout the various pages.
Tami Chumbley
Youth Services Manager
Bettendorf Public Library
tchumble@libby.rbls.lib.il.us
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 11:31:03 -0500 (CDT)
From: Shari Hetzke <shetzke@nslsilus.org>
Subject: Games Mags for YA's
A week ago I asked for suggestions of other games magazines to add to my
young adult collection because Electronic Gaming Monthly was so extremely
popular that I felt I should add a second title. I mentioned that our
Kids' World carried Nintendo Power and I did not want to duplicate this
title. In my summer brain dead state I failed to mention that Kids'
World also carried GamePro. Of course, GamePro was the number one
suggested title!! Thanks to Tammy, Julie, Karen, Carol, Mike, Fran,
Andria, Pat and Elizabeth for responding to my request. Here is the list
of suggestions -- *'s denote more than one "vote."
GamePro*****
Tips and Tricks*
PC Gamer
Official Playstation Magazine
Electronic Gaming Monthly 2
Next Generation
Game Buyer
Shari Hetzke tel 847-506-2629
Secondary School Services Specialist fax 847-506-2650
Arlington Heights Memorial Library shetzke@nslsilus.org
500 North Dunton
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 12:09:13 -0700 (PDT)
From: Sarah Dentan <sdentan@scfl.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re. Graphic novels/"lost" books
We have a pretty interesting Graphic Novel collection here (in
fact, this summer I was able to get seed money from our Library
Foundation to put starter GN collections in all of our branches)
and they are very popular. Yes, some titles are stolen, but so
are baby-name books and dog-training books! I am more likely to
replace a title because it has been worn to shreds (or has a not-
designed-for-library-use binding, though taping has helped some)
then by theft. We don't have a policy on how often we replace
stuff, and my book budget is not as tight as some, so I pretty
much can replace stuff on request. Because so many of our titles
are parts of a series, our users notice when something is AWOL,
and ask for it, so they serve as our theft-notification system.
An an anecdote on theft -- I recently instituted a "TEEN MAGAZINE"
section at the main library, and honestly expected that stuff
would check out once and never be seen again (the TM section is full
of high-use mags on hearthrobs, computer games, wrestlers, and
music... the ones that usually end up stolen). To my delight, we're
getting stuff back on time and not all cut up! I think this is due
in part to a flyer I put out on the TM display, that said, essentially,
this section is a pilot project, developed in response to your suggestions,
magazines are subject to late fees and damaged book fees like everything
else, please give us further suggestions. It's clear that if this
section were to get trashed, we'd discontinue it.
OK, the point I'm getting to is:
1> At least here, we buy and replace adult interest materials, knowing
full well they'll walk sooner or later, and teens deserve the same
consideration, and
2> Most teens can and will surprise you pleasantly, given the chance.
Excuse the length, but we've had such a positive response to our
inclusion of atypical formats... Thanks for reading this far... sd
Sarah Dentan Stanislaus County (CA) Library
Young Adult Librarian 1500 I Street / Modesto, CA 95354
sdentan@scfl.lib.ca.us voice: 209/558-5207 fax: 209/529-4779
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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 13:42:29 -0500
From: "Amy Hogan" <ahogan@post.bham.lib.al.us>
Subject: publishing terms
Does anyone know of a listserv that deals with publishing? I would like to
post a question specific to the publishing industry that deals with some
terminology used. I can't seem to find the answer in any of the
"market" type
guides, so I thought I would take it to the 'net. I am tried to determine the
difference, if any, in the terms "unagented" and
"unsolicited". If any
yakkers are publishing savvy and know definitions of these terms, please
respond to me personally at ahogan@post.bham.lib.al.us. Also respond if you
know of a source or listserv that might help!
TIA
Amy A. Hogan
ahogan@post.bham.lib.al.us
Birmingham Public Library
Bham AL
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 11:00:26 -0600
From: Becky Smith <bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us>
Subject: Re: Graphic Novels/"lost" books
Sherri McCarthy wrote:
> Some libraries do not buy graphic novels because they are so >
frequently stolen. Can any of you comment on your experience with > that?
We had a problem with graphic novels being stolen until we spoke to a
local comic shop owner who told us exactly how to make them unappealing
to collectors: Have them rebound. This destroys the value to anyone
who seriously collects comics, and also makes them impossible to resell.
(Of course, we still lose an occasional one, but not nearly as often
as before - they tend to wear out now, rather than get stolen!)
- --
Becky Smith
Children's Librarian
Logan (UT) Library
bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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"We learn from history that we do not learn anything from history."
-Mark Twain-
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 15:01:32 -0500
From: Rebecca Singer <rsinger@ala.org>
Subject: Call for Participation
Call for Information
SORRY IF THIS WAS POSTED PREVIOUSLY
How many times have you heard: *Do you have any other books like
Goosebumps?* or *I want a good adventure book.* We are in the
process of compiling a bibliography of current titles published from 1991
to the present that elementary school age children request on a regular
basis. Please send a list of titles with annotations and/or a list of subjects
you would like to see covered by October 1 to Sharon Deeds, Cobb
County Public Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060, e-mail
sldeeds@mindspring.com or Catherine Seay, e-mail
cathpaul@bellsouth.net. Any and all input will be very much appreciated.
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 14:04:52 -0400
From: Holly Willett <willett@rowan.edu>
Subject: Re: Summer Programs
Pat--have you looked at Virginia Walter's book on children's services
output measures? You may find some help on surveys there.
Holly Willett
Holly G. Willett
willett@rowan.edu
Library Education Advisor/Coordinator
Secondary Education/Foundations of Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(609) 256-4759
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 18:56:22 -0400 (EDT)
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 13:14:14 -0400
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Eric Norton wrote:
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> CD-ROMs. Do you have any recommendations for journals that review some or
> all of these media? Thanks for any assistance,
An excellent source for CDRom reviews is Children's Software Review
1-800-993-9499. They use children, parents and teachers to produce the
reviews.
Sara Tackett
Jackson District Library
Jackson MI
tackettse@webserver.eastern.jackson.lib.mi.us
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 16:25:44 -0400 (EDT)
From: mary sue burnett <msb@wam.umd.edu>
Subject: Re: Wizard mag
I have bought a few copies of Wizard magazine for myself as I
collect comics and sometimes attend conventions so i can buy more comics.
The problem you may be having with the covers is that Wizard, like other
magazines, may have "variant" covers. That means one cover for
newstands
and comic shops and another cover for direct subscribers. You are
apparently getting the "subscription" covers. Maybe you can put in a
standing order with a nearby comic shop? But then again, what would you
do with all the promotional items often packaged with Wizard magazine for
newstands? In a previous issue, there was a lesson on drawing female
figures and there was something about body shape and costuming to the
effect if the character were flesh and blood, would she be having
problems? The magazine does tend to be highly biased toward Marvel as
opposed to DC characters. They also seem to pay more attention to the
"flashier" female characters with "perfect" bodies and/or
tiny costumes as
opposed to those with more "average" bodies and more modest costumes.
Mostly I buy Wizard for the convention announcements. However, readers
would be well advised to call ahead before attending any convention.
Mary Sue Burnett
College of Library and InFormation Services
University of Maryland at College Park
College park, MD 20783
msb@wam.umd.edu
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 13:09:36 -0400
From: Sarah Hudson <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
Subject: RE: Graphic Novels/"lost" books
Hi all,
- ----------
"Some libraries do not buy graphic novels because they are so frequently
stolen. Can any of you comment on your experience with that?"
At my last job in another system, I purchased Graphic
Novels for the YA Fiction Collection. I asked our
cataloging department to catalog them as YA
Fiction instead of in the 741's, because I wanted
to draw those readers to the fiction collection. I think
it is better to catalog these items so that you can
track them better.
I was pleasantly surprised that these books were not
stolen or lost. Any that had to be searched for were
usually on a cart waiting to be shelved. This
collection was extremely popular, and I think that
many readers read them inside the library and did
not check these out. We usually had a waiting
list for the popular ones, like X Men and Star Trek
related titles.
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: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 18:34:38 -0400
From: Jana Fine <janafine01@sprynet.com>
Subject: Teen Read Week activities
I was just curious about what people are planning to do for Teen Read
Week - Oct. 19 - 25. 1998?
Jana R. Fine
CLearwater Public Library
Clearwater, Florida
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 17:58:16 -0400 (EDT)
From: Julie Shatterly <julies@lyon.york.lib.sc.us>
Subject: jackie torrence
I apologize if this has already been posted, but felt it justified being
mentioned. Everyone probably already knows that Jackie Torrence has been
very ill lately, I believe she's been in the hospital about 3 weeks now.
I am from Rowan County (Jackie's hometown)and Jackie is a very near and
dear person to me... there was an article in The Salisbury Post on Sun.
Aug. 16 that highlighted her medical problems and the shortage of funds
that she was having. Anyone interested in donations to her medical fund
or simply sending her a get well note, please visit the storynet page
located at: www.storynet.org
Julie G. Shatterly
Children's Department Manager
York County Library
P.O. Box 10032
Rock Hill, SC 29731
PH: (803)324-7588
FAX: (803)328-9290
julies@lyon.york.lib.sc.us
Views represented are strictly personal and do not necessarily represent
those of the York County Library.
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 10:06:25 -0700
From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@zelda.walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Graphic Novels/"lost" books
Are the losses on graphic novels related to high circulation? ie, are the
losses any higher PER CIRC. than other items? Sometimes high losses merely
indicate what is circulating.
As one colleague once told me when I was starting out, "If you refuse to
buy what gets stolen, you end up with a library full of books nobody
wants."
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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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 12:51:54 -0700
From: Jill Patterson <jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Internet filters
Angela--
We've used CyberPatrol with good results. I've heard there are problems
with connecting it through a network, and we have had some software
problems with one (but not the other two) computers that we have it loaded
on. It does have a number of options, allowing you to determine what kinds
of sites to block. We block those categories which we feel would fall into
the unprotected speech category. And yes, we also have unfiltered computers
available!
At 10:22 AM 8/14/98 -0700, you wrote:
>OK, this is not an intellectual freedom bait ... But I need to install
>an internet filter for the computer in the children's area. (We will
>also offer an unfiltered computer in the adult area). I would like to
>hear from anyone that has had a GOOD experience with filters, and if so,
>which one you used. What we are looking for is something that allows
>kids to search, but doesn't show those 'nasty' sites.
>
>You may reply directly to me if you'd like.
>TIA--
>
>Angela J. Reynolds
>Youth Services Librarian
>West Slope Community Library
>3678 SW 78th Portland, OR
>angelar@wccls.lib.or.us
>
>
>
>
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: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 21:56:54 -0400
From: espicer <espicer@accn.org>
Subject: Interview questions--LONG
Hi, Yackers--
Well, I'm embarrassed--I promised *months* ago to compile these
interview questions for the list! Truthfully, I never dreamed the
response would be so great--I was simply overwhelmed by the quantity and
thoughtfulness of your suggestions.
So, here we go. For starters, I'll list the questions I ended up
using--distillations of the many things all of you mentioned:
Knowledge of children’s literature
1. Favorites: Picture book
Illustrator
Author
J novel
Young Adult novel
2. Awards: What is the Caldecott Medal? Newbery??
What do you think of selections in recent years?
3. What changes and trends have ocurred in children’s lit over the
last 20 years?
4. Do you think of yourself as a reader? What have you been reading
l
lately?
5. How would you go about improving (developing) a collection of
children’s materials?
6. Which review sources do you prefer?
7. What is your philosophy on weeding? Have you had experience?
8. How would you feel about adding a book on a controversial subject
that you don’t agree with?
9. Have you ever dealt with sales reps?
10. How do you feel about series books? Prebounds? Standing
orders?
Programming:
1. How would you structure a preschool story hour? What components?
2. Would you prefer to schedule a cohesive series of story hours, or
"stand-alones"?
3. What other types of children’s programs should a library of this
size offer?
4. How do you capture the attention of a lively group of children
when a story time or program is about to begin?
5. What skills do you have that would enrich our children’s programs?
(Puppets, singing, crafty, etc...)
Computer literacy:
1. Describe your experience with computers, and your comfort level
with them.
Automation system?
Word processing or desktop publishing?
Internet? Web page writing?
2. What are some of the issues surrounding the use of the internet
in a public library--especially in regard to children???
Other issues:
1. What kind of relationship with schools do you envision?
2. What do you like most about working with kids? Least?
3. What can a child do that would make you angry? How would you deal
with it?
4. What management style to you work best with? (ideal supervisor)
5. What interests you most about this job, and how does it fit in
with your future plans?
6. Do you think you have pizzazz?
7. Being the new kid on the block, how would you develop
relationships with your co-workers?
8. What techniques would you use in dealing with an upset (soon to
be irate) parent?
9. How would you respond if a parent comes in to the library to
find out what kinds of books his/her teenager has been reading?
Okay--those are the questions I used--will send along other thoughts
gleaned from your messages in a day or two!
Ann Perrigo, Director (not Children's Librarian anymore!)
Allegan (MI) Public Library
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 15:52:34 -0400
From: SCHAFFNERP@aadl.annarbor.lib.mi.us
Subject: thoughts on children's rooms
A few more helpful hints: our children's bathroom is great--big enough to bring
a stroller in; baby changing station; low toilet. BUT the toilet paper
dispensers have been a real problem. (1) too far up the wall for kids to reach!
(2) they don't turn easily, so kids get little bits of toilet paper instead of
nice big pieces. We also learned that you MUST have perforated paper. Youth
librarians knew this, but our facilities staff had to be enlightened.
Another thing to be very careful about is LIGHTING. It has taken years for us
to get enough light in our renovated building. For some reason, designers don't
always take into account the fact that people will be looking at print and that
stacks can cut off light by the time you get to the bottom shelf. Again, we
knew this but things didn't start changing until the architect asked, "Why
aren't the lights on in the picture book area?" and we said, "They
are."
We also recommend you don't attach anything to painted walls using velcro; and
bright shiny paint chips very easily.
The best thing we did for our department was to get a really wonderful fish
tank. It is professionally cleaned every three weeks, and has been worth
every penny.
Last but not least, make sure you have LOTS of room to expand all your
collections
if you are building a new building; if you are renovating, make sure the
wonderful design doesn't take away from your collection spaces. I guess my
final plea would be for as much natural light as possible. (And wouldn't it be
great if we could still get buildings where the windows open and shut!!!)
Paula Schaffner
Ann Arbor District library Ann Arbor MI (above opinions most certainly my own
and
not necessarily those of anyone else in my institution)
schaffnerp@aadl.annarbor.lib.mi.us
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