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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 11:32:45 +0200
From: Larry or Regina Carter <lcarter@ghg.net>
Subject: Raising boys for enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
Several books in our collection that are good books for parents on raising
strong, sensitive, capable boys are The Wonder of Boys by Michael Gurian and
The Courage to Raise Good Men by Silverstein as well as Real Boys by ??
(Sorry, I'm at home - it's fairly new and deals with the myths of boyhood).
An interesting one that is in our J section that would be good reading for
both boys and their parents is Boys Will Be by Bruce Brooks.
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 13:39:42 EDT
From: Pgiese@aol.com
Subject: Stumper
Hi All,
My patron remembers a book about a farmer who leaves his girl-next-door,
to seek his fortune. He travels with a tiger, who may be called fortune, who
is actually an enchanted prince under a spell by the town witch. The
farmer and tiger travel to an unhappy princess, who breaks the spell and the
prince and princess live happily ever after as do the farmer and his girl-
next-door.
Anyone familiar with this story can respond to pgiese@aol.com.
TIA for all your great help.
Pat Giese
Maplewood (NJ) Memorial Library
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 09:39:00 -0700
From: BOGART Debra S <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
Subject: spanish langauge materials
Thank you all for the quick response for vendor recommendations. I've
compiled a list of suggested resources:
Ninos Catalogue (for childrens videos in spanish)
1-800-634-3304
Baker & Taylor
1-800-775-3300 EX 103
(Request a list of titles dubbed and subtitled. Many of the dubbed ones
are juvenile.)
Library Video Company
PO Box 580
Wynnewood, PA 19096
1-800-843-3620
(Fast serv ice, reasonable prices)
Santillana
1-800-245-8584
Richard May of Portlant is the local rep and has samples: 1-888-238-8807
For books:
Lectorum
111 8th St.
NY,NY 10011-5201
1-800-345-5946
Mariuccia Laconi
970 Tennessee Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
1-800-955-9577
Donars
PO Box 808
Lafayette, CO 80026
1-800-552-3316
El Almacen de Libros de Nana
Nana's Book Warehouse
848 Heber Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
1-800-737-NANA
Thanks again-
Debra Bogart
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
Springfield, OR
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 14:23:05 -0500
From: Clare Withers <withersc@clpgh.org>
Subject: Stumper
A patron is looking for a picturebook or a reader for a 7-year-old on the topic
of abandonment by a mother. I've checked the most recent A TO ZOO and also our
branch copy of BOOKFINDER and Books for Children on Coping with Separation and
Loss. I've also checked all the subject headings I can think of, too. I'm
finding books on fathers, but not mothers. Your collective wisdom is
appreciated. TIA
From: Clare Withers <withersc@clpgh.org>
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 14:28:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: Elaine Williams <williael@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Making Smoke query--answered
Dear Yakkers,
Many moons ago I made a request for information on how to produce
a smoke effect for a patron's Vacation Bible School. Now that summer
reading is over, I can catch my breath and post a summary of responses to
the list. I'm sorry it's been so long since I promised to do so, but here
it is.
First, several respondents noted that creating smoke is a dubious
activity, since some of the children may have allergies or asthma.
Other suggestions:
1. Use flashlights covered with red cellophane to simulate fire. Poof
out fluttery clouds of gauze or netting for smoke. Could be effective on
a dark or mostly dark stage, with darkly dressed stagehands.
2. Some local fire departments have machines that make smoke during fire
drills. It's possible they might lend it out.
3. Talcum powder or cornstarch shot out from a bulb syringe. Not to be
used in enclosed spaces due to potential inhalation problems.
4. Some novelty stores have fake smoke in a tube.
5. Check a local magic shop for possibilities.
My original request was made because the patron was told by
someone she knew that dry ice was dangerous. Some librarians wrote to
tell me that they and local schools have used dry ice in science
experiments with no problems. I heard later that my patron decided to
use dry ice after all! :-} Thank you for your help anyway; perhaps this
summary will help others who are considering the question.
Elaine Williams
Youth Librarian
Lynchburg, OH
williael@oplin.lib.oh.us
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 10:40:44 -0500
From: Jan VanDeCar <jvandcar@park-ridge.lib.il.us>
Subject: Dick & Jane Books
For information about the Dick & Jane books you can contact Judy
Besterfeldt, the Corporate Librarian at Scott Foresman/ Addison Wesley
Longman Publishing, in Glenview, IL. They are the original publishers
of the Dick & Jane books and have exstensive archives.
Judy's email address is Judy.Besterfeldt@awl.com
Janet Van De Carr
jvandcar@park-ridge.lib.il.us
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 14:35:38 EDT
From: Susan259@aol.com
Subject: Dear America
If this series is as popular in your system as it is in ours, you can find
lots of information at the following URL:
http://www.scholastic.com/tradebks/dearamerica
Susan Byerly
Children's Librarian
Haggard Library
Plano, TX
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 12:14:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jeanine Asche <aschej@pls.lib.ca.us>
Subject: ***Job Announcement -Early Literacy Coordinator***
_________________________________________________________
PROJECT COORDINATOR
EARLY LITERACY CAMPAIGN
The San Mateo County Library and the Early Literacy Task Force of San
Mateo County are seeking a dynamic and visionary coordinator to implement
a multi-year early literacy campaign.
Salary: $2793 - $4100/month plus excellent benefits.
Closing date for applications: September 25, 1998
Panel interview dates: October 5-6, 1998
_________________________________________________________
The Early Literacy Campaign
An Early Literacy Task Force was formed with the purpose of developing
ways to promote early literacy to young children, families, providers and
the community as a whole. Task force members come from libraries,
childcare, health, education, and many community agencies.
Our goal is to:
Ensure that all children, from birth through age 4, and their families
have access to early literacy services needed to build a foundation
for life long learning.
_________________________________________________________
The Position
The person hired for this position will be responsible for teaming with a
steering committee to develop and carryout an exciting and innovative
countywide campaign to promote literacy building opportunities. These
efforts will be the catalyst for ensuring a community of future readers
ready to meet tomorrow's challenges.
_________________________________________________________
Required education and experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or any combination of
education and experience that demonstrates possession of the same ability.
Three years of program or project management.
_________________________________________________________
For more details about this exciting position and an application packet,
please contact:
San Mateo County Employee and Public Services Department
455 County Center, 1st Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063-1663
Phone: (650) 363-4343; Fax: (650) 363-4219
****************************************************************************
JEANINE ASCHE "The "juvenile" book...has grass and
Youth Services Program Manager earth and familiar things on a level
San Mateo County Libraries with the child's eyes, but it also
25 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA 94402 has treetops and wind and stars to
phone:650/312-5263;fax:312-5382 draw his gaze upward."-from "Yeast
email: aschej@pls.lib.ca.us in the Mind" by Mabel Leigh Hunt
****************************************************************************
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 14:17:21 -0600 (MDT)
From: PUBYAC Moderator <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
Subject: Moderator taking a short 2nd honeymoon
I will be out of town on Thursday and Friday. We are returning to the
honeymoon cabin where we started our married life 15 years ago Aug. 27.
I am *not* taking along a computer. Consequently, you will not receive
PUBYAC postings until sometime on Saturday. Just letting you know so you
don't worry.
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com
PUBYAC Web page: http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 14:22:23 -0500
From: Rose Trevino <rtrevino@ci.sat.tx.us>
Subject: "Enchilada-Red Hot" Job Opportunities
San Antonio Public Library
Energetic,
computer-savvy,
service-oriented professionals
are sought for great opportunities in Central Library and in any of eighteen
neighborhood Branch Libraries. Texas has no state income tax, good weather,
and San Antonio is an historic, bicultural city with a stable economy.
Salaries are negotiable within the range listed, based on experience. Full
benefits package for all full-time positions. Ability to speak Spanish is
useful, but not required. See our web site at
http://www.sat.lib.tx.us
Send your resume and a cover letter which indicates your interest to:
Recruitment & Support Division
Human Resources Department
City of San Antonio
P. O. Box 839966
San Antonio, Texas 78283-3966
Librarian II $29,544 - $33,976
Development of services for children, collection development duties, and
reference work in the Central Library or a Branch. Some responsibility for
supervision of other staff. Requires MLS and 2 years of professional
library experience.
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 12:24:38 -0500
From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: Religious bulletin Boards
Does anyone have suggestions on a good book that contains religious
Bulletin board ideas? Thank You.
Linda Peterson
lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 11:31:33 PST
From: "Steven" <Steven@westlinn.lib.or.us>
Subject: homeschooling characters
I'm looking for examples of characters in children's fiction books
who are homeschoolers. Not necessarily books about homeschoolers,
just ones where they show up as characters. My own kids are taught
at home, so I'm kind of amused by the two recent examples I've found
so far. In "The Berenstain Bears and the Nerdy Nephew" the
homeschooled bear is a total jerk until Brother and Sister Bear show
him how to fit in. Okay, about what I'd expect from a Berenstain
chapter book. Then there's "Strays Like Us" by Richard Peck, a very
good book, but I couldn't help noticing the homeschooled
girl character. She's got the requisite neurotic, overprotective
mother, and though the girl seems okay on the outside, she's
actually seething with resentment and hatred because she's not like
the other kids...so of course she sets fire to the public school.
There's also the "Home School Detectives" series, which I haven't
read yet and don't really plan to. I'm sure there must be other
examples out there and I'd love to hear about them, just out of
curiosity...
- --------------------------------------------------------
Steven Engelfried, West Linn Public Library
1595 Burns Streeet West Linn, OR 97068
ph: 503-656-7857 fax: 503-656-2746
e-mail: steven@westlinn.lib.or.us
- --------------------------------------------------------
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 15:25:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: Lynn Prime <lynnp@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
Subject: STUMPER: rabbit book
A patron is looking for a picture book she remembers reading in the mid
to late 1960s, about a rabbit and a skunk. She thinks the book had a
birthday theme, but what she remembers most clearly is the refrain
"Coming, rabbit?" "Yes, skunk." At the beginning of the
book, rabbit is
very bossy and skunk quite meet. By the end, skunk has gained the
respect of the other animals, especially rabbit. Does this ring any
bells? If so, please reply directly to me. Thanks!
Lynn Prime
Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA
lynnp@sonoma.lib.ca.us
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 14:39:52 -0700 (MST)
From: Marijo Kist <mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
Subject: Re: Stumper
A patron came in looking for suggestions for read-alouds to 2nd graders
that are set in ancient Egypt. Time travel is okay
I was stumped, but I knew where to turn!
Marijo Kist mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us
Acacia Branch Library
(602) 262-6224
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 15:40:32 -0500
From: schachtc@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us
Subject: calling all Wolverines
For Michigan Librarians who will be at MLA in October-
Is it justme or would it be nice if there were some evening options open
to us so that people with varied ideas of what constituted a good time
might all spend the evenings enjoyably instead of having THE MAIN EVENT
being the only game in town? Anybody interested in attending/helping
pull together maybe a storytelling/song swap or even playing some music
on Thursday evening is invited to get in touch, and maybe we can for a
few hours at least choose the tunes we want to dance to , figuratively
speaking... shouldn't we, of all professions, be encouraging creativity
on the part of our members?
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI
schachtc@LCM.macomb.lib.mi.us
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 17:39:32 -0500
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: HIT: Collaboration Part 3/3
Here's the final part. Thanks again.
<BR>Mary J. (Konieczka) Soucie
<BR>Youth Services Consultant
<BR>Heritage Trail Library System
<BR><A
HREF="mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us">mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us</A>
<BR><U> </U>
<P><B><U>Necessities for Cooperation</U></B>
<BR>There are some other types of collaboration that need to be looked
at briefly. It is vital to have cooperation from administration of
both organizations, as well as involved staff. Without that support,
collaborative efforts are not likely to succeed. Teachers also need
to cooperate with their library media specialist. When a teacher
is not willing to let his or her own librarian know what is happening in
the classroom, then the LMS is unable to cooperate with the public
librarian.
Teachers need to be educated why it is important to keep the school librarian
aware of what is happening throughout the school year. In addition,
teachers also need to be educated on the benefits offered by both the school
and public libraries. Youth services librarians need to be willing
to cooperate with their reference librarians so the reference staff is
aware of upcoming assignments and projects, as well as annual
assignments.
Librarians need to be willing to collaborate with other librarians, locally
and nationally; with system staff, if applicable; and with the staff at
the state library.
<BR><B><U>Conclusion</U></B>
<BR>Although it true that cooperation takes time and energy, even small
interactions between institutions can produce big change and
improvements.
Ways to cooperate vary greatly according to community and districts needs
and situations. Each community will need to find the methods and procedures
that work best for their situation. Similarly, each community will
experience different benefits as a result of the collaboration. The
possibilities and benefits are endless once you do start
collaborating.</HTML>
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 16:24:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: Scilingo <scilingo@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: JOB POSTING
HEAD OF YOUTH SERVICES, Richton Park Public Library District:
Evening and weekend hours. Friendly, creative, service-oriented person;
responsible for material selection,preschool & toddler storytimes,
programs, school visits, reader's advisory & reference in newly expanded
& renovated facility. MLS/ALA preferred; MLS student acceptable.
Knowledge of SWAN database & electronic searching techniques desirable.
Salary, $26,000+, DOQ; excellent benefits. Please send letter of
application & resume to Patrick Nevins, Head Librarian, Richton Park
Public Library District, 4045 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471.
This is my job which i am leaving to relocate to San Francisco. Richton
Park is about 30 miles south of Chicago and is easy to reach by the Metra
train and highway. We are a small one level library in a community of
about 10,000 people. You would be responsible for all aspects of youth
services (planning programs, cataloging materials ect), plus working
some circulation and some adult reference.
Denise Scilingo
Head of Youth Services
Richton Park Library
4045 Sauk Tr.
Richton Park, IL 60471
scilingo@sls.lib.il.us
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 16:55:29 -0400 (EDT)
From: rjessup@whitby.library.on.ca (Rhonda Jessup)
Subject: Stumper--Pirates and bees
One of my staff members passed this stumper on to me:
The book dates from the late 1960's or early '70's and the patron recalls
that it is a hardcover with a green and white jacket. The plot concerns a
boatload of pirates that lands on a beach. A bees nest is thrown on them/at
them (not sure who does the throwing). They subsequently don
"old-fashioned" helmet-type head protection, probably made of canvas
to
protect themselves.
Sorry, that's all I have. Sound familiar to anyone?
Rhonda
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: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 17:36:55 -0500
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: HIT: Collaboration Part 2 (of 3) (Long)
Here's part 2 of 3. Part 2 was so long, I decided I'd better split it up
Thanks again to all who helped. These listservs are invaluable and
vital resources.
<BR>Mary J. Soucie
<BR>Youth Services Consultant
<BR>Heritage Trail Library System
<BR><A
HREF="mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us">mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us</A>
<BR><U> </U><B><U></U></B>
<P><B><U>Cooperative Solutions</U></B>
<BR>The librarians were asked to list ways that school and public
libraries
could cooperate; the list could go on forever. Librarians are very
creative when it comes to ways that they can assist each other.
<BR>The most common practice given was shared resources, of both print
and non-print materials. This can be accomplished through many
ways.
Inter-library loan was mentioned by many of the librarians. Another way
to share resources is through special collections, such as classroom
collections,
sent to the school by the public library. Some libraries create a
homework shelf, where they place textbooks and other resources that students
can use to complete assignments.
<BR>Libraries can coordinate the purchase of expensive resources, with
each responsible for purchasing certain items. Coordinated purchasing
to avoid duplication was mentioned several times. On the flip side
is coordinating purchases to duplicate popular materials. Public
libraries often purchase materials to supplement the Accelerated Reader
program. Sharing professional journals, articles of interest to the
other staff, and forwarding messages from discussion groups was mentioned
by one librarian as a way of keeping the YSL abreast of school issues.
<BR>According to the surveys, the number one cooperative tool used by
school
libraries is assignment alerts. Both school and public librarians
mentioned the usefulness and importance of this tool. It seems to
be a universal tool; often times it is the only means of collaboration
a school and public library may utilize.
<BR>Communication is a vital part of the whole process. With
current
telecommunications, it is possible for librarians to communicate in a whole
new variety of ways. For instance, some school librarians fax
assignment
alerts to the public library, on an as needed basis. Others send
a weekly e-mail to keep the public librarian current as to what’s happening
in the school. Librarians mentioned keeping in touch through use
of fax machines, e-mail, voice mail and face-to-face visits. Time
was again mentioned as an inhibitor to combining forces. One area
for librarians to work together is programming. One simple act is
to promote the others’ programs by posting fliers, mentioning the program
in newsletters, and verbally promoting the program to patrons. Another
way that librarians can partner is to jointly sponsor an author visit or
book fair. Both organizations will benefit from this type of
coordination.
The school library can post fliers and hours of operation for the public
library. The public library can assist with fundraising efforts by
placing a collection bucket for the Campbell Soup label program.
Librarians can share storytelling opportunities.
<BR>Workshops offer another way for librarians to support one
another.
The public librarian can assist in database training and information literacy
at the school. The school librarian can present Internet workshops
at the public library. Both can sponsor book discussion groups.
<BR>Librarians can attend department meetings at the other
facility.
This will provide support for their peer, as well as keep the librarians
abreast of what is happening at the other location. A school librarian
might have a clerk cover the desk or request a planning period during the
time of the public libraries department meeting. The public librarian
can request time off the desk to attend meetings at the school
library.
Policy sharing, networking, sharing information about new materials are
all fairly simple ways that librarians can work together. Returning
borrowed materials in a timely fashion is an important part of collaboration.
<BR>Librarians were also requested to comment on some of the ways that
their counterpart is valuable. The majority of responses stated peer
support and networking were the greatest assets. Also mentioned was
the increased knowledge base that librarians have when they are
collaborating.
Collection development and sharing information about acquisitions were
also mentioned. Working together also provides the public librarian
with access to the schools.
<BR>When asked what some of the benefits were, many of the librarians
stated
that the ways of collaborating and the benefits are very similar.
For example, sharing resources is both a method for and benefit of
collaboration.
Another benefit that was stated often by both public and school librarians
was an increased comfort with libraries for children and more of an opportunity
to instill a life-long love of reading. One librarian summed it up
very simply: satisfied taxpayers. Another benefit to public librarians
is an increased participation in programs and often an increase in
circulation.
Working together instead of against each other is another benefit of
collaboration
for all librarians. A better understanding for what peers are doing,
which increases the value each has is another advantage to partnering with
peers.
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 17:39:32 -0500
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: HIT: Collaboration Part 3/3
Here's the final part. Thanks again.
<BR>Mary J. (Konieczka) Soucie
<BR>Youth Services Consultant
<BR>Heritage Trail Library System
<BR><A
HREF="mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us">mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us</A>
<BR><U> </U>
<P><B><U>Necessities for Cooperation</U></B>
<BR>There are some other types of collaboration that need to be looked
at briefly. It is vital to have cooperation from administration of
both organizations, as well as involved staff. Without that support,
collaborative efforts are not likely to succeed. Teachers also need
to cooperate with their library media specialist. When a teacher
is not willing to let his or her own librarian know what is happening in
the classroom, then the LMS is unable to cooperate with the public
librarian.
Teachers need to be educated why it is important to keep the school librarian
aware of what is happening throughout the school year. In addition,
teachers also need to be educated on the benefits offered by both the school
and public libraries. Youth services librarians need to be willing
to cooperate with their reference librarians so the reference staff is
aware of upcoming assignments and projects, as well as annual
assignments.
Librarians need to be willing to collaborate with other librarians, locally
and nationally; with system staff, if applicable; and with the staff at
the state library.
<BR><B><U>Conclusion</U></B>
<BR>Although it true that cooperation takes time and energy, even small
interactions between institutions can produce big change and
improvements.
Ways to cooperate vary greatly according to community and districts needs
and situations. Each community will need to find the methods and procedures
that work best for their situation. Similarly, each community will
experience different benefits as a result of the collaboration. The
possibilities and benefits are endless once you do start
collaborating.</HTML>
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 17:32:36 -0500
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: HIT:Collaboration between School and Public Libs. Part 1 (Long)
Hi, all! Here is the hit I promised from my survey that I sent out
regarding collaboration between school and public librarians. I
received
53 responses total; my paper was 50 pages long, incuding survey responses
and selected bibliogrpahy. I couldn't have done the paper w/o the
help of those librarians who took the time to respond honestly. A
big thanks to all who did. I'm sorry this post is so long- I wasn't
sure where or how to cut it. It will be sent in two parts.
<BR>Sincerely,
<BR>Mary J. (Konieczka) Soucie
<BR>Youth Services Consultant
<BR>Heritage Trail Library System
<BR><A
HREF="mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us">mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us</A>
<BR><U> </U><B><U></U></B>
<P><B><U>Survey Responses</U></B>
<BR>It was interesting to see the responses to the surveys that were sent
out via the different listservs. Responses were received from
forty-one
librarians working in a school or schools and twelve from librarians working
in public libraries.
<BR>The youth services librarians, with the exception of one, all felt
that collaboration was important. Several gave reasons for their
answers. These reasons included that librarians from both settings
share a common goal of giving children access to information and instilling
a love of reading that will lead to the creation of life-long readers and
learners. Another reason that was stated was that while neither entity
can serve the total needs of students, together they will be an invaluable
resource that will be able to meet that goal. Many stated that the
more cooperation, the better service both school and public librarians
could give to their patrons.
<BR>The school media specialists also thought cooperation was very
important
to offering patrons the most complete access to resources and
materials.
Many of the LMS felt it was important, even if it wasn’t possible in their
situation. Several of the librarians stated that the public librarian
had no interest in collaborating. Others stated that because their
town was so small, the students got to the public library before the LMS
could alert the YSL about the assignment.
<BR><B><U>Need</U></B>
<BR>Many reasons were given for the need for collaboration.
Similar
to reasons given by the public librarians, the school librarians felt that
cooperation was the best way to meet the needs of students, teachers, and
staff. Many of the librarians made mention of the fact that due to
their limited budget, they need to rely on the public library to provide
supplemental resources, especially when a whole grade level is doing a
topic assignment. Another reason given for collaborating is that
it is a good way to expand both collections. Knowing what students
are working on in terms of annual assignments is a great collection development
tool and aid for the public library. When librarians at the public
library and at the school work together, it benefits everyone. It
is important to present a unified front to patrons at both facilities.
Several of the media specialists expressed an interest in forming, or in
some cases strengthening, a relationship with the public library.
<BR>Barriers
<BR>The librarians were also asked whether or not they were cooperating
with their counterpart at the school or public library. If they weren’t
cooperating, they were asked to identify what would be the most important
factor that would encourage them to do so. Many of the respondents
said that they already were working with the other.
<BR>Many of the librarians said that they needed more time to
collaborate.
One librarian said that the desire to best serve the needs of the school
community was the initial reason for contacting the local public library
to broach the idea of collaborating on some level. Mention was made
that if locations were closer or more convenient to each other then cooperating
would be more viable. Lack of recognition of value to and interest
of the other party was also given as a barrier to collaboration.
The need to share ideas and materials to best serve the needs of children
as young adults was a reason given by many as the reason for initiating
a partnership with the other library.
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 13:51:51 -0500
From: cwitek@park-ridge.lib.il.us
Subject: Correction
Pubyacers,
I forgot the "//" in my last post with the URL for the Children's Book
Council. Here is the link again:
http://www.cbcbooks.org
It's worth bookmarking!
Charlene Witek
****Opinions Expressed Are My Own****
Charlene Witek
Children's Services Librarian
Park Ridge Public Library
20 S. Prospect
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-4527
Fax: (847) 825-0001
Email: cwitek@park-ridge.lib.il.us
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