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Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 10:41:38 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #418
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 09:48:03 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Middendorf-Kredell Branch Children's" <mkchild@mail.win.org>
Subject: dick and jane books
Hello All
We have a patron who was looking for the characters in their first
grade readers, from the 1950's and 1960's. The two books they were
wondering about were Dick and Jane. From memory our reference staff came
up with Dick, Jane, Spot and Puff as characters. The second book was
titles Jack and Janet, she thinks. Again from memory the characters are
Jack, Janet and Tip the dog. Does anyone know of a resource that I could
use to definitely name the characters or a collection of these books where
we could find the information in order to give our patron an accurate
answer? Thanks in advance for any information, I appreciate it. Any
ideas can respond to the e-mail address below.
Thanks,
Theresa
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St. Charles City-County Library District Voice: (314) 978-7926/272-4999
Middendorf-Kredell Branch - Children's Desk Fax: (314) 978-7998
2750 Highway K Email: mkchild@mail.win.org
O'Fallon, MO 63366
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 13:48:28 -0500
From: Esther Murphy <emurphy@ala.org>
Subject: Guadalajara International Book Fair
Dear Colleagues...
You still have a chance to participate in the FREE PASS Program -
which is a joint venture between ALA and FIL( Feria Internacional
del Libro/Guadalajara International Book Fair)!
Perhaps you have been on vacation and missed the deadline?
Perhaps the previous deadline of August 17 slipped by before you
knew it!
Perhaps you thought about it and decided that you would go
"next year".
The XIIth Guadalajara International Book Fair dates are
Nov. 28-Dec. 6, 1998.
This years joint ALA/FIL FREE PASS PROGRAM includes
*3 days lodging and registration at the expense of FIL
*an ALA contribution of $100.00 toward the cost of the
airfare.
.
Additions to last year's program:
* a NEW and different travel agency (applicants must use the
ALA-designated travel agency to be eligible for the $100 travel
contribution)
* an ALA PROGRAM presented by public, academic, and school
librarians for FREE PASS participants. This panel of your respected
colleagues will share tips about making the most of the book fair from
their own regional and library-type perspectives.
Once participants are selected they will receive more specific
information regarding the FIL orientation, cultural events, and
scheduling.
The overall benefits of the FREE PASS Program include
access to the latest publications in Spanish, networking orpportunities
with librarians and book professionals, lectures and programs on
Latin American literature and authors (this year's highlighted country
is Puerto Rico)...and well as increased cultural knowledge of
a major city in Mexico. It is hoped that these experiences enhance
the quality of delivery of collections and services to Spanish Speaking
communities served by your libraries.
The new and extended deadline: Thursday August 27, 1998.
Please request an application from David Unger(FIL - New YORK)
and submit the application to him by Thursday, August 27. His e-mail is
daucc@cunyvm.cuny.edu.
Thank you for reading and spreading the word.
Sandra Rios Balderrama
Diversity Officer
Member Programs & Services
American Library Association
50 East Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60610
1-800-545-2433x5020
FAX: 312-280-3256
e-mail: sbalderr@ala.org
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 17:20:30 -0400 (EDT)
From: Penny Garris <pgarris@vsla.edu>
Subject: Job opening
SUPERVISING LIBRARIAN/YOUTH SERVICES
The Pamunkey Regional Library is seeking a Supervising Librarian
specializing in Youth Services. In addition to supervising three
Branch Libraries, the Librarian is responsible for coordinating
and supervising children's and youth programming and selecting
juvenile and young adult materials for our four county, ten
branch library system. Starting salary is $35,464 w/benefits.
Start date, October 1, 1998. If you are an ALA accredited MLS,
eligible for certification by the Virginia Board for the
Certification of Librarians, experienced in supervision and youth
services, with excellent interpersonal communication and
organizational skills and a desire to be part of a collaborative
management team, please apply. Send/fax (804-537-6389) a letter
of application and resume to: Fran Freimarck, Director, Pamunkey
Regional Library, P.O. Box 119, Hanover, VA 23069 by 5:00 p.m.,
September 1, 1998. TDD#730-6140 EOE/MSH.
- --
Penny Garris
Pamunkey Regional Library
P.O. Box 119
Hanover, VA 23069 pgarris@leo.vsla.edu
(804)730-6074 (804)537-5204 (Fax)
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 12:36:18 -0700
From: lauram@ci.hillsboro.or.us
Subject: FW: stumper - chapter book
This stumper wasn't about to get past this group! Thanks to all of you
who know and love this book. My patron will be happy to receive so many
knowledgeable and heartwarming emails about this series. You guys are
the best!!! THANKS!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MARIEN@ALCON.ALC.ORG [SMTP:MARIEN@ALCON.ALC.ORG]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 1998 8:35 AM
> To: Laura Mikowski
> Subject: re:stumper - chapter book
>
> Laura... change the name to Henny and the other clues lead me to
> think the
> patron is remembering the series by Sydney Taylor called ALL-OF-A-KIND
> FAMILY
> about a Jewish family in early 1900's in New York.
> First was ALL-OF-A-KIND FAMILY followed by MORE ALL-OF-A-KIND FAMILY
> and
> ALL-OF-A-KIND FAMILY DOWNTOWN, ALL-OF-A-KIND FAMILY UPTOWN, and
> ELLA OF
> ALL-OF-A-KIND FAMILY
> ======================================================================
> ====
> Marie Noe (915) 676-6067
> Librarian II Abilene Public Library
>
> Abilene, TX
>
> marie.noe@alcon.alc.org
> ======================================================================
> ====
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:43:45 -0400
From: "Steven Cinami" <steven_cinami@email.msn.com>
Subject: SRP Programming ideas for grades 4 and up
Hi Everyone:
Our library is looking for Summer Reading programming activities/ideas for
older students, especially for grades 4 and up. If you've had any great
success with activities, classes, or workshops this past summer, please
let us know!
Thanks for your help: you're a great group!
Diane Cinami
Head of Children's Services
Waterford Public Library
Waterford, CT
steven_cinami@msn.com
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 18:59:27 EDT
From: Storylady1@aol.com
Subject: Groups in Summer Reading Programs
Just finished our SRP "Rock 'N' Read" with great success. Our only
negative
part of the program came from the groups we dealt with regularly over the
summer. Every year we send our fliers to the daycares, YMCA, Salvation Army,
encouraging them to register their groups and be a part of our summer reading
program. We reward each visit the group makes with little prizes for the kids
and if they make 4 visits we award a pizza party. We ask the groups to read
to the children or to keep track of the books the kids read themselves to
encourage the reading aspect as well as postive experiences at the library.
This year we saw a low, low turnout from groups and we have made the program
and its goals simplier than ever. We are discouraged and looking for any
suggestions for next year.
With that background, hoping some of you could email me directly or post how
you handle groups in the summer, or if you "don't do" organized group
things
in summer. Any input would be helpful, suggestions, things you have tried,
what has been best received from groups, daycares.
I am somewhat new to this listserv so if this topic has been covered I
apologize. Thank you in advance for any and all responses!
Tricia Semple
Sioux City Public Library
Storylady1@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 23:30:39 -0400 (EDT)
From: David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>
Subject: RE: Graphic Novels/"lost" books
Let me combine the two comics threads here.
I'm a long time collector and reader and am even part of an on-line group
working to catalog all comics. I am also a strong proponant of the idea
of comics as literature.
I like the idea of some GNs being put in the YA or even adult fiction
department. 741.5 is a good general area, but you run the danger of
having Donald Duck right by R. Crumb. Still there is a lot of good stuff
out there, both original GNs and reprint collectons (some recent works
include Marvels, Kingdom Come, Squadron Supreme, and the collections of
Kurt Busiek's Astro City). If anyone has any questions about a particular
GN, I'd be glad to give my opinion.
As for Wizard, its kind of considered the People Magazine of comics, more
infotainment than hard news.
BTW, the next two issues of Serials Review (whenever they come out) deal
with comics.
David Serchay
Youth Services Librarian
Deerfield Beach Library
Broward County, Florida
David Serchay
a013213t@bc.seflin.org
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 16:59:31 -0700 (PDT)
From: Ana-Elba Pavon <pavona@pls.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Stumper "Gabriel Wrinkles" (fwd)
Does anyone recognize this stumper? Patron is former school teacher.
It was in the early sixties, when the patron borrowed a picture book,
"Gabriel Wrinkles" by E.B. White, from San Francisco Public Library to
read to her second grade class. According to her, they liked the book so
much that she checked it out many times to read to her students. E.B.
White could either be the author or the illustrator of the book.
Does it ring a bell?? I have no luck verifying the title.
Ana-Elba Pavon
Youth Services Librarian
Pacifica Library
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 10:46:29 -0500
From: wteale@uic.edu (William Teale)
Subject: Storytime resources
There are a number of resources available to give librarians and parents
tips on how to do story time and on what books make good read alouds.
I would be very interested in hearing from the members of this list which
ones they find most useful.
I'll be glad to compile a list of recommendations and post it. Thanks for
your thoughts on this.
Bill Teale
William H. Teale
College of Education (M/C 147)
University of Illinois at Chicago
1040 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7133
(312) 996 4669 (voice)
(312) 413 8083 (FAX)
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 13:49:04 -0400
From: Phyllis Winfield <PWinfiel@worthington.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Position Announcement: Adult\Young Adult Librarian, Worthington, Ohio
Are you committed to excellence? Worthington Public Library in
Worthington, Ohio, a dynamic leader in the development of the virtual
library, is looking for an Adult/Young Adult Librarian to work in the
new Northwest Library. You must be committed to exploring creative and
innovative ways to expand library services, especially to teens. We are
looking for an individual who wants to grow with us. Our new facility,
Northwest Library celebrated its 2nd birthday in April and Old
Worthington Library has been renovated to make it bigger and better than
ever. The Library offers opportunities for professional development and
growth as well as competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits
package with health insurance that includes dental, vision and
prescription card, and paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.
Full-time position, 37 hours/wk @ $28,282.80 - 33,265.96/year, based on
experience. Qualified candidates will possess a Master's degree in
Library Science from an ALA accredited school. For consideration submit
resume and cover letter to Phyllis Winfield, Personnel Coordinator,
Worthington Public Library, 820 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085.
Visit us on the Web at www.worthington.lib.oh.us. An Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 11:08:11 -0700
From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
Subject: Stumper - Building a Roman Arch
Hi, everyone--
Does anyone know of a source for information on the engineering formulas
used to construct a Roman arch?
A teacher (older kids) is looking for detailed information on building
Roman arches. She wants to have the kids construct models. She
especially wants to know A)What are the proportions or formulas needed
to determine the relationship between the height of the arch and the
width of its base? B)How does the size of the keystone vary depending on
the size of the arch? (Or does it vary at all?)
I have checked a number of books on ancient civilizations, medieval
history, civil engineering, architecture, etc. It seems reasonable that
Roman engineers had such formulas, and that some book somewhere must
have listed them, but I haven't been able to come up with anything. All
suggestions will be gratefully received--if I can't find anything, I'm
going to suggest that she have the students build several arches and see
if they can work out these formulas as part of their class project!
Please reply directly to me.
Thanks,
Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System
Santa Rosa, California
nbclsref@sonic.net
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 09:17:23 -0500 (CDT)
From: Ann Minner <minner@gslis.utexas.edu>
Subject: auntie witch stumper
Thanks to those of you who responded with
The Magic Summer, by Noel Streatfeild
It's even in our system!
thanks again
ann
Ann Minner
Youth Librarian
Austin Public Library
minner@gslis.utexas.edu
http://www.gslis.utexas.edu/~minner
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 10:19:20 -0700
From: Rae Kozloff <alib2@sos.net>
Subject: Old Issues of Horn Book
We have some issues of "Horn Book" from 1970-1985 that we would like
to
discard
(complete sets, and a few issues from the 50's and 60's) and before we
put them in
recycling, I am wondering if anyone out there can use them? All we
would ask is a
donation for shipping charges. If you are interested, please let me
know:
Rae Kozloff
Anacortes Public Library (Wash.)
alib2@sos.net
360/293-1910, ext. 27
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 14:29:03 -0500 (CDT)
From: Carol Reid - Bloomington Public Library <creid@darkstar.rsa.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: Teen Read Week activities
Jana--
I am actually getting excited about Teen Read week-- even though I
am still wrapping up summer reading! I am hoping to start a Literary
Magazine in Sept and have the first issue ready to hand out during TRWeek.
Other ideas I am toying with: a read-in, a poetry slam and an author
visit. Seems like I should get plannin',eh?
Carol Reid
Bloomington IL
On Tue, 18 Aug 1998, Jana Fine wrote:
> 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
>
>
Carol Reid "You see, I don't believe that libraries
Young Adult Librarian should be drab places where people sit in
Bloomington Public Library silence, and that's been the main reason
Bloomington IL for our policiy of employing wild animals
creid@darkstar.rsa.lib.il.us as librarians." --attr. Monty Python
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 14:40:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: Dzierzbicki <dzierzbi@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: status of ALA accreditation
It is the end of SRC and time to clean up my various piles of paper. While
cleaning I came across a PUBYAC posting from Dorothy Broderick back in
Feb. about the UCA-Berkley debate we pubbers were involved in, on the
decision to drop public lib. coarse work from the MLIS
program.
In Dorothy's posting she mentioned that at the ALA DC meeting in
June " a resolution forbidding accreditation of programs that ignore
[the] public sector library work"was to be voted(?) on.
Well, I was just wondering what the outcome of that was. Any one with
info can send it to me or post to the list if you feel you should{:-0
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"But wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that
enchanted place on the top of the Forest, a little boy and his bear
will always be playing." A.A. Milne
Monica A. Dzierzbicki dzierzbi@sls.lib.il.us
Children's Librarian (708)448-1530
Palos Park Library
Palos Park, Il
(formerly from Grande Prairie Lib., IL)
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 13:22:41 PDT
From: "victoria vannucci" <vvannucci@hotmail.com>
Subject: [none]
PUBYAC subscribers:
I need help! I recently added a collection of comic books to the YA
section of our library. We have several titles, but it seems that as
soon as they get put on the floor the bar code gets ripped off and they
dispppear. The same thing happens to many issues of the magazines in
the teen section.
I realize that this is bound to happen, but I'm sick of accepting it. I
have tried playing "watchdog". I have tried putting some of the
popular
magazines at the YA desk so they have to be asked for with a library
card. Problem with this is, I'm not always there. And I hate doing
this, because the magazine shelves look so bare without the current
issues. The problem is especially bad with the comics which get ripped
up as soon as they appear. Do any of you have these same problems?
Also, I would like to hear form other YA librarians that circulate comic
books. How long do the items circulate, and how are they displayed?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
By the way, we do have a security system, in case you are wondering. It
does no good in this case, since once the magazine is ripped apart it
can be stolen easily.
Please send emails directly to vvannucci@hotmail.com
Thank you.
Victoria Vannucci, YA Librarian
Euclid Public Library
Euclid, Ohio
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 17:15:44 -0500
From: schachtc@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us
Subject: Ask Jeeves
Just got around to checking out the Ask Jeeves site that was recommended
here a few weeks ago, and just as a point of information it sure doesn't
seem to filter; I asked it where I could learn russian slang and the
unofficial dictionary it took me too would have enabled me to write
masterpieces able to make a Cossack blush on bathroom walls all over the
Urals... Which is not to say that it's not a very useful site - just
that you probably ought not to count on it being a tame site.
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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