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Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 13:38:38 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #425
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Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 12:00:20 -0500 (CDT)
From: Rich McDonald <rmcdonal@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper: potato man: Gruber
Patron remembers reading this book in early 70s. Potato man, named
Gruber, who goes to a planet that has nooks and crannies. Tried character
name indexes in Something about the Author, What Do Children Read Next.
Does anyone know this book? Thanks <rmcdonal@prairienet.org>.
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Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 11:40:11 EDT
From: Naughyde@aol.com
Subject: Public Library YA web sites
For those interested in creating, updating, and changing their public library
YA web sites, you might want to check out the most recent (and last) edition
of
VIRTUAL YA: PUBLIC LIBRARIES WITH YOUNG ADULT WEB PAGES
(http://members.aol.com/naughyde/publibya.htm) which features sixteen new
links.
If anyone is interested - library school student, YA librarian, etc. - in
taking over this page, please let know. I hope this has been a valuable tool
for folks, but I just don't have time to maintain it: I'm invovled in this
"little" project at the Houston Public Library to get every school age
child
(that's half a million) a library card. For more information on that project,
check out the Power Card Challenge page at: http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/powercard
Patrick Jones
Connecting Young Adults and Libraries
http://members.aol.com/naughyde/connecting
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Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 05:29:08 -0400
From: "kscalley" <kscalley@capecod.net>
Subject: Re:Looking for a story telling resource
I heard a wonderful string story told about a woman
who was weaving(maybe?) and a mosquito.
I would like to retell it to the preschoolers but
I can't remember it and I don't know where the story
came from. Any ideas of a resource where I can
find this story?
Thanks in advance.
Ann Scalley
kscalley@capecod.net
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Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 09:50:30 -0500
From: schachtc@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us
Subject: Re: Singing Stories
Someone whose return address I somehow no longer have asked me recently
whether I could come up with a tune to sing FOUR FUR FEET by M. W. Brown
to; The tune for the verses of THE BLUETAIL FLY works pretty well, but I
like CRIPPLE CREEK even better. If you use CRIPPLE CREEK, don't start
the tune until the 2nd or 3rd syllable of the first line of each page.
ie (Oh he) walked around the world on his four fur feet... (And he)
walked around the world... Hopefully this is somewhat clearer than mud.
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:38:11 -0400
From: Ann Adcock <xcountry@scsn.net>
Subject: favorite storytime booklist (LONG!)
Here is a list of favorite storytime books! I hope it will be helpful to
more people than just me! ;-) I posted a request for favorites a couple of
weeks ago and was absolutely thrilled with all the responses I got...thank
you all so much!!! Sorry this is so long and that I included another long
list from April of this year, but there seem to be several newbies (like
me) on Pubyac who might find it useful.
Thanks agin for all the great responses I got...Pubyakkers are the best!!!
Ann Adcock
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I love Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells. (All the Ruby and Max books except
Bunny money are wonderful but Bunny Cakes is fabulous) I also like the
Frank Asch Bear books.
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Loudest little lion/Hancock
Color box/Dodds
Three billy goats Gruff/Galdone
What am I?/Trapani
Lazy lion/Hadathi
King Bidgood's in the bathtub/Wood
Mother makes a mistake/Dorer
Whale is stuck/Hayles
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Some of my favorites preschool storytime books:
Go Away, Big Green Monster (Emberley)
Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore (McPhail)
Wolf's Chicken Stew (Kasza)
Very Hungry Caterpillar (Carle)
Froggy Gets Dressed (London)
One which I recently used for the first time and which the kids loved is
"In the Driver's Seat" by Max Haynes. The kids had a great time
'driving'
along with the book. It's a great participation story and I will
definitely be using it again.
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I have hundreds! But here are a few right off the top of my head. I’m
working where I don’t easy access to a catalog, so forgive me if I don’t
supply authors in some cases.
- -ANNAS SECRET FRIEND. (FOR TODDLERS)
- -GIANT JOHN LOBEL, A DITTO, BUT ALSO UP TO AGE 3-5
- -MUCKY MOOSE JONATHAN ALLEN (ALLAN?)
- -HI PIZZA MAN
- -BRUNO THE BAKER/CARPENTER/COOK BY LARS KLINTING TODDLER AND PRESCHOOLERS
- -DOUBLE TROUBLE IN WALLA WALLA CLEMENTS ANDREW FOR AGES 4-10
- -LANEYS LOST MAMA and ROCKABYE FARM BY DIANE JOHNSTON HAMM
- -LEAVING MORNING ANGELA JOHNSTON
- -MELLOPS GO SPELUNKING, MELLOPS DIVE FOR TREASURE BY TOMI UNGERER
- -ALISTAIR UNDERWATER MARILYN SADLER
I see that I soon forgot to state age. Most of the above are for age 4
and up.
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Here are some of my favorites to share...
Where's Spot (although the rest of the series isn't all that great)
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - great rhythm, kids pick up on the chorus
Ananci and Mr Drybones - fun with pre-schoolers, told in Jamaican voice
This is just off the top of my head.
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My personal favorite with the little ones is Watch out, Big Bro is Coming by
Jez Alzbourgh (sp?).
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One of my favorite storyhour ideas is using books about
cowboys/cowgirls....Bad Day at Riverbend, VanAllsburg; Why Cowboys sleep
with their boots on, Knowlton; Nell Nugget and the cow caper, Enderle;
Alamo across Texas, Stover, etc.
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Here are a few books we like to use. I like Possum Come a Knockin by
Van Laan. It has a lot of rhythm and is really fun to read. Also Brown
Bear Brown Bear by Martin. Some Eric Carle books are good. For example
The Very Quiet Cricket. Denise Fleming has some shorter, simpler books,
like Barnyard Banter. They have bright pictures and few words, if you are
looking for something for younger kids. I've found that kids really enjoy
the Rainbow Fish by Pfister and it has a really nice message about
sharing. I hope some of these titles help you out.
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I have so many that I love, but my favorites are _Is This a House for
Hermit Crab?_ by Megan MacDonald and _The Little Old Lady who
was not Afraid of Anything_ by Linda Williams. Either one could
be used for story telling or a flannel board story. Just reading them
is great, too!
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I have to put my vote in for my favorite storytime book because I don't
think too many people use it. I haven't seen it cited in any storytime
planning books yet. It is _The Cow Buzzed_ by Andrea Zimmerman. It's
more geared toward the 3-5 set due to it's length, but we do a mixed age
storytime and everyone loves it. (The kids usually join in on the
sneezing parts.)
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I absolutely adore The Red Racer!!!!!
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My favorite storytime books are
Salt Hands - Aragon, about a girl seeing a deer at night and letting the
deer lick salt from her hands.
There's An Alligator Under My Bed - Mercer Mayer
Lunch - by Fleming
Owl Babies - by Waddell
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - Martin
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Carle
Five Ugly Monsters - Arnold
The Napping House - Wood (best with smaller groups)
Harry the Dirty Dog - Zion
For me, stories with strong, direct plots have worked best!
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Be ready for a deluge - I think! There are SO many! Here are just a very
few of my all time favorites:
I Took My Frog to the Library by Kimmel
The Napping House-Woods
Froggy Gets Dressed - London
Over on the Farm (author escapes)
I Love Animals (MacDonald)
I Like Books (Browne)
A House is A House for Me (Hoberman)
All of Eric Carle's "Very" books
A My Name is Alice (Bayer)
The Mitten (Brett)
All of the Jesse Bear books (Carlstrom)
Jamberry (Degen)
My Hands (Aliki)
Donna O'Neeshuck Was Chased By Some Cows (Grossman)
all of Day's "Carl" books
anything by Nadine Wescott
anything by Raffi
anything by Donald Crews
some of Pat Mora's books
anything by Tafuri
anything by Wells
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything (author escapes me)
anything by Ehlert
Ok - you see .... I can't stop! What fun it is!
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I asked this very question back in April when I was compiling a resource
list for a workshop I was teaching. This is the list PUBYAC recommended
when I asked if you had to choose the best 3 books for storytime, what
would they be?
Best of the Best Storytime Books
28 children's librarians chose their top faves for this list, from PUBYAC
listserv, April 1998.
Most votes at 12 -- Very hungry caterpillar
10 votes Caps for sale
4 votes Brown bear brown bear what do you see
Froggy gets dressed
Go away, big green monster
The mitten
3 votes Chicka chicka boom boom
Owen
2 votes Corduroy
5 little monkeys jumping on the bed
In the small small pond
King Bidgood's in the bathtub
Lizard's song
Millions of cats
Papa please get the moon for me
Snowy day
Too much noise
Very busy spider
Where's my teddy
AUTHOR TITLE
Alborough, Jez It's the bear
Watch out! Big bro's coming!
Where's my teddy
Asch, Frank Any Little Bear books
Aylesworth, Jim Old black fly
Barrett, Judi Animals should definitely NOT wear clothing
Barton, Byron The three bears
Boland, Janice Annabel
Brett, Jan Goldilocks and the three bears
The mitten
Any by her
Brown, Margaret W. Goodnight moon
Runaway bunny
Brown, Ruth Toad
Bruchac, Joseph The first strawberries
Burningham, John Mr. Gumpy's outing (big book)
Carle, Eric Papa please get the moon for me
Very busy spider
Very hungry caterpillar
Any by him
Carlson, Nancy L. I like me!
Cauley, Lorinda B. Clap your hands
Charlip, Remy Fortunately
Christelow, Eileen Any 5 little monkeys book
Conrad, Pam The tub people
Crews, Donald Freight train
De Paola, Tomie Strega Nona
Degen, Bruce Jamberry
DeRegniers, B. May I bring a friend?
Ehlert, Lois Snowballs
Any by her
Emberley, Ed Go away, big green monster
Faulkner, Keith Wide-mouthed frog (pop-up)
Fleming, Denise In the small small pond
Any by her
Freeman, Don A rainbow of my own
Corduroy
Gag, Wanda Millions of cats
Galdone, Paul Little red hen
The monkey and the crocodile
The turtle and the monkey
Gilman, Rita G. More spaghetti I say!
Harley, Bill Sitting down to eat
Harold, Jerdine N. Harvey Potter's balloon farm
Henkes, Kevin Owen
Any by him
Horwitz, Elinor When the sky is like lace
Hurd, Thacher Mama don't allow
Johnson, Angela Girl who wore snakes
Kalan, Robert Jump frog jump
Kasza, Keiko Wolf's chick stew
Keats, Ezra Jack Peter's chair
Snowy day
Kent, Jack Fat cat
King, Bob Sitting on the farm
Kirk, David Miss spider's tea party
Koch, Michelle Hoot, howl, and hiss
Kudrna, C. Imbior To bathe a boa
Lester, Helen Wizard the fairy and the magic chicken
Lionni, Leo Frederick
Little blue little yellow
Swimmy
London, Jonathan Froggy gets dressed
London, Sara Firehorse Max
Lyon, George Ella Together
Martin, Bill Jr. Brown bear brown bear what do you see
Polar bear polar bear what do you hear
Mayer, Mercer Any by him
McCloskey, Robert Blueberries for Sal
Make way for ducklings
McDermott, Gerald Anansi the spider
Zomo the rabbit
McGovern, Ann Too much noise
McNaughton, Colin Here come the aliens
McPhail, David M. Pigs aplenty pigs galore
Newton, Laura William the vehicle king
Nodset, Joan L. Who took the farmer's hat?
Numeroff, Laura If you give a mouse a cookie
Palatini, Margi Piggie pig
Peek, Merle Mary wore her red dress & Henry wore his
green sneakers
Pelham, David Sam's sandwich
Polacco, Patricia Applemando's dream
Any by her
Raschka, C. Yo, yes!
Rey, H. A. Curious George
Rice, Eve Benny bakes a cake
Rosen, Michael We're going on a bear hunt
Ross, Tony I want a cat
Rounds, Glen (ill.) The three billy goats Gruff
Russo, Marisabina The line up book
Rylant, Cynthia Any by her
Seeger, Pete Abiyoyo
Sendak, Maurice Where the wild things are
Seuss, Dr. Yertle the turtle
Shannon, George Lizard's song
Slobodkina, E. Caps for sale
Smath, Jerry But no elephants
Stevens, Janet Tops and bottoms
Stewart, Sarah The library
Tafuri, Nancy Spots, feathers & curly tails
Any by her
Teague, Mark Pigsty
Van Allsburg, Chris Polar express
Viorst, Judith Alexander and the terrible horrible no good
very bad day
Any by her
Walsh, Ellen Stoll Mouse paint
Walsh, Melanie Do pigs have stripes?
Wells, Rosemary Any by her
Wiliams, Sue I went walking
Wood, Audrey King Bidgood's in the bathtub
The napping house
Silly Sally
Any by her
Wood, Don Little mouse, the red ripe strawberry, and
the big hungry bear
Piggies
Young, Ed Seven blind mice
Young, Ruth Golden bear
Zelinsky, Paul O. Wheels on the bus
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Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:14:31 -0700 (PDT)
From: Lynn Prime <lynnp@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
Subject: STUMPER: rabbit book found!
Thanks to those of you who remembered the title and author of this rabbit
book: "Rabbit and Skunk and the Scary Rock" by Carla Stevens. The
patron is thrilled.
Lynn Prime
Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA
lynnp@sonoma.sonoma.lib.ca.us
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Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:09:08 -0500
From: bhansen@japl.lib.in.us (Betsy Hansen)
Subject: Shoe tieing books?
Can anyone suggest a book that would be useful in teaching a kindergartener
how to tie their shoes?
- -Thanks :)
Betsy Hansen, Youth Services Librarian
Jackson County Public Library
bhansen@japl.lib.in.us
voice (812) 522-3412 ext. 231
fax (812) 522-5456
http://www.seymour.org/jcpl.htm
303 W. Second St.
Seymour IN 47274-2147
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Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 13:31:47 +0000
From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
Subject: Job Opportunity
REFERENCE AND YOUNG ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN
The McArthur Library, the public library for Biddeford, Maine--a
coastal city of 20,000--is seeking qualified candidates to fill a
dual position as general reference librarian and young adult services
librarian with responsibility for YA collection development and the
planning and implementation of special programming for Biddeford's
young adult population. The successful candidate will be energetic
and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a
strong commitment to public service, especially public service to
young adults. Scheduling will require some evening and weekend
hours. Requires ALA/MLS; experience a plus. Starting salary
$26,000-$29,000. This position will remain open until the
appropriate candidate is found. Send resume and references to:
Robert M. Filgate, Director, McArthur Library, P.O. Box 346,
Biddeford, ME 04005.
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, 28 Aug 1998 08:16:25 -0500 (CDT)
From: Ann Minner <minner@gslis.utexas.edu>
Subject: stumper
Hi,
a patron is looking for a ya book about a blind dog that is trained by a
seeing eye dog. Strong points are motivation and compassion. It was
recommended by a teacher, the patron saw it in a catalog
once and then promptly lost the citation. She couldn't remember if it was
fiction or nonfiction. we looked in a to zoo and searched our system under
seeing eye, training, dogs, etc.
spark any memories?
reply to me, thanks.
ann
Ann Minner
Youth Librarian
Austin Public Library
minner@gslis.utexas.edu
http://www.gslis.utexas.edu/~minner
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Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 16:42:10 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Jane M. Whiteside" <jmwhiteside@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Paraprofessional position Chicago SW Suburbs
Position Available:
Seeking an energetic dynamic individual with strong storytelling and
booktalking ability to serve as School Services Coordinator. Implement
outreach services and programs to schools and network with school
personnel to develop an awareness of library services. Provide reference,
readers advisory, customer assistance and programs within the department.
Requires 4 year degree with course work in Children's Literature and 1
year experience working with children. 37.5 hours per week, including one
night and one weekend per month.
Annual salary starting at $25,639.00. Position available immediately.
Non-smoking environment. Equal opportunity employer. Contact P. J.
Gotham, Personnel Manager, 300 W. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630-759-2102)
Jane M. Whiteside
Head of Children's Services
Fountaindale Public Library District
Bolingbrook, IL
jmwhiteside@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us
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Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 13:23:05 -0400 (EDT)
From: Vanston <jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: STUMPER- boy, wagon, sandman
I had a patron come in and ask for a picture book about a boy who goes to
sleep, flys in his wagon, and meets the sandman. She said it had amazing
illustrations. I have ILL'd The Sandman by Rob Shepperson and Sandman by
Edith Twining, but perhaps someone would have a definitive answer before
the books even arrive. Thanks in advance.
Jen
jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 09:45:15 -0500
From: Paula Lopatic <paulal@alpha1.rpls.lib.il.us>
Subject: thanks for hedgehog story
My thanks to Helen Mochetti of the Westerly (Rhode Island) Public Library
for faxing me a copy of "The Fox and the Hedgehog" from "Tales of
Laughter"
by Kate Douglas Wiggin. Thanks also to Jen Vanston that I look at the
story of hedgehog and his wife in a Grimm collection. PUBYACers are great!
Paula Lopatic
Vespasian Warner Public Library
Clinton, IL
paulal@rpls.lib.il.us
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Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 11:59:22 PST
From: "Steven" <Steven@westlinn.lib.or.us>
Subject: Stumper: ice cream cone cover
A girl here is looking for a picture book she saw once that has
an ice cream cone on the cover. She doesn't know anything about the
story, but she really liked the look of that ice cream cone on the
cover, which she thinks was the main, if not only, cover
illustration. I know this is little to go on, but if anyone has
suggestions, please send them to me. Thanks....
- --------------------------------------------------------
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: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 11:40:11 -0500
From: Jane Pearlmutter <jpearl@macc.wisc.edu>
Subject: course on virtual collection development
Subject: course on Virtual Collection Development
The School of Library & Information Studies at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison will offer an interactive continuing education course via
the Internet on Virtual Collection Development. Every day, new resources
become available in electronic formats and on the Internet. How does this
impact traditional library collections? In this on-line course, you'll
learn how to select and evaluate these resources, what policies should be
in place, and how to use the Internet as a collection development tool. The
course will run from from November 2 to December 14, 1998. The fee is
$270, and 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are offered (sorry, no
graduate credit available).
There is no software to purchase as it is entirely Web-based. You may
participate at any time of day.
Questions? Interested in registering for the course? Please contact Jane
Pearlmutter, Outreach Program Manager, UW-Madison School of Library &
Information Studies, 600 N. Park Street, Madison, WI 53706 (608) 262-6398
(email: JPEARL@macc.wisc.edu).
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 19:12:05 -0500
From: Carol Hoke <hoke@crpl.cedar-rapids.lib.ia.us>
Subject: Stumper - author name
We have a patron looking for the name of the author who hids a dog who
looks like Spuds McKenzie (spelling?) in the pictures of his books. I
think I should know this one, but can't think of it. Can anyone help me
out?
TIA,
Carol Hoke
Children's Services Manager
Cedar Rapids Public Library
500 1st St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Hoke@crpl.cedar-rapids.lib.ia.us
319-398-5123
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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 20:37:49 EDT
From: Famous99@aol.com
Subject: Re: looking for song
Hi. I found this song in my library. It's called the library song. I have
sheet music if you're interested. I'd need you to send me your snail mail
address.
Here are the lyrics:
Oh, ht eplace for you and the place for me
is the local public library.
They have books and things that they lend for free,
It's the latest, it's the gretest
it's the library.
They have histories, they have mysteries.
And for mother books of recipies.
See a movie show, hear a symphony.
It's the latest. It's the greatsest. It's the library.
Educational, informational. Enterainment that's sensational;
It's a way of life, it's for you and me.
It's the latest, it's the greatest. It's the library. It's the latest. IT's
the greatest.
It's the library. Oh the library.
Anyway, a bit corny. But should suit your purposes. I think.
Take care.
Esther L.
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Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 11:59:22 PST
From: "Steven" <Steven@westlinn.lib.or.us>
Subject: Stumper: ice cream cone cover
A girl here is looking for a picture book she saw once that has
an ice cream cone on the cover. She doesn't know anything about the
story, but she really liked the look of that ice cream cone on the
cover, which she thinks was the main, if not only, cover
illustration. I know this is little to go on, but if anyone has
suggestions, please send them to me. Thanks....
- --------------------------------------------------------
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: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 08:33:28 -0400
From: Charlotte Lesser <clesser@Ci.Keene.NH.US>
Subject: Stumpers - Tutankhamen & Medea
Here are two historical fiction stumpers for the "collective brain"
Patron remembers reading them about 18 years ago when she was in sixth
grade.
1) About Tutankhamen - told in the first person. She remembers that
Tut talks about seeing the god Anubis near the end of the book - kind of
a foreshadowing of his death.
2) about Medea - told from her perspective. Patron thinks the book was
yellow (don't you just love the color memory of patrons!)
She's pretty definite that both were historical fiction not biographies.
Thanks!!
********************************************
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, 27 Aug 1998 11:40:11 -0500
From: Jane Pearlmutter <jpearl@macc.wisc.edu>
Subject: course on virtual collection development
Subject: course on Virtual Collection Development
The School of Library & Information Studies at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison will offer an interactive continuing education course via
the Internet on Virtual Collection Development. Every day, new resources
become available in electronic formats and on the Internet. How does this
impact traditional library collections? In this on-line course, you'll
learn how to select and evaluate these resources, what policies should be
in place, and how to use the Internet as a collection development tool. The
course will run from from November 2 to December 14, 1998. The fee is
$270, and 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are offered (sorry, no
graduate credit available).
There is no software to purchase as it is entirely Web-based. You may
participate at any time of day.
Questions? Interested in registering for the course? Please contact Jane
Pearlmutter, Outreach Program Manager, UW-Madison School of Library &
Information Studies, 600 N. Park Street, Madison, WI 53706 (608) 262-6398
(email: JPEARL@macc.wisc.edu).
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