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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 18:19:35 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #431
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Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1998 16:59:40 -0400
From: "Debbie Becker" <dbecker@dreamscape.com>
Subject: materials written in Portuguese
Hello,
I am calling on your collective wisdom to see if anyone knows of a source
from which I can order materials written in Portuguese for 4th to 6th grade
students. Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom.
Debbie Becker
School Library Media Specialist
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Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 13:15:27 -0500
From: Peggy Northcraft <mdu002@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: Audiocassettes placement
Hello, All
Am new at this library and am trying to decide about where to put the
Juvenile Audiocassetes. They are currently hanging in bags among the Easy
book and tape sets. Does anyone shelve them among the books? I am
considering that or putting them on a range of shelving bu themselves. I
realy want them out of the bags because they have zero browsing appeal there.
TIA and must tell you that I thoroughly enjoy reading all the messages.
Peggy
Margaret "Peggy" Northcraft
Children's Librarian
Hannibal Public Library
Hannibal MO
mdu002@mail.connect.more.net
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Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 13:05:26 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: COMIC BOOKS
On Fri, 4 Sep 1998, Meloni wrote:
> I am a Children's Librarian in a small/medium library. My
> Director is intrested in the library purchasing a comic book collection.
> I am intrested in any information available from librarians that have/had
> comic books. Specifically:
> Are the comic books housed in th echildren's or Young Adult section?
In my instance, the answer is "YA" because only the YAs have comics.
Ideally, the answer should be "both". Disney comics, "Knuckles
the
Echidna" and other kiddy comics belong in the kids section (Archie comics
belong in both - I've seen munchkins all the way up to high school seniors
reading these), as do some (The Batman comics based on the TV show, for
instance) but not all of the superhero comix. Half the battle is getting
into the right mindset. For a quick check, ask yourself, are paperback
books housed in the children's or YA section? :-)
> What comic books do you own?
At the moment, I get a random selection of Marvel, DC and Darkhorse (usu.
movie or TV-show tie-ins) comics from central purchasing, and I subscribe
to these series: BONE by Jeff Smith, GALAXION by Tara Jenkins,
BOOKS OF MAGIC by Gaiman/Rieberman, GEN-13 by someone I can't recall
(I don't really like this one - but it's popular), X-FILES from Topps
comics, DRAGONBALL Z (Manga) and STRANGERS IN PARADISE by Terry Smith
and MAGE by Matt Wagner. I also get Archies centrally.
> What sources do you use to purchase them?
I have an account with an extremely civic-minded comic book shop (Zanadu
Comics & Books in Seattle - he gives library discounts!).
> How are they shelved?
I use princeton files labled "Superheros A - M", "Superhero N -
Z",
"Archie Comics" and so on. Graphic novels are in their own two
princeton
files.
> How do you preserve the covers?
I don't - except for graphic novels which I process as I would paperback
books. Angela Benedetti had a great idea, BTW for cataloged graphic
novels (all in the 700s of course, because even if it wins a Pulitzer
prize or the World Science Fiction award for best story of the year,
a comic book *can't* be lit-ra-toor[*]). I slap a bright green label
on the front "Shelve with YA/Graphic Novels", and change the computer
record to "Graphic Novels".
Comic books get this treatment: Magazine tape (the colored sort by
Demco to match the color we use on mag.s this year) on the spine - I
write the date/issue number on it- then put ordinary scotch tape along
the front and back inside cover seams. This really helps extend
longevity, discourage theives (totally destroys collector value) without
being more trouble than they're worth.
> What is the selection process?
I ask the help of the owner of Zanadu comics, skim Wizard for new or
interesting releases to ask him about, and consult teen comic book
readers.
Kirsten Edwards E-mail to kirstedw@kcls.org
Young Adult Librarian Voice: 425-747-3350 (Lake Hills)
Lake Hills, Duvall and Fax: 206-296-5063 (Lake Hills)
Skykomish Libraries
KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM [*] Pet peeve alert <g>
15228 Lake Hills Boulevard
Bellevue, WA 98007
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Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1998 10:02:40 -0500
From: "Robert Melgaard" <rmelgaard@webzone.net>
Subject: Literacy Consultant
Dear Pubyacers,
I am a library student at the University of Oklahoma and have been given a
career report assignment on "Literacy Consultant." I am having little
luck
finding information on what this professional does.
I would love to hear from anyone who is a literacy consultant or who has
used one in their library. My report needs to include the following: 1)
generic job description including requirements of the position and other
possible titles for the position; 2) environment in which the position
exists; 3) educational and experiential background necessary; 4) career
opportunities, including current job market for the position; and 5)
average salary and likely long-term salary.
It would be of great help to hear from anyone who is in this field! You
may respond to me at rmelgaard@webzone.net
Thanks,
Tricia Melgaard
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Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 08:44:37 -0700
From: Jill Patterson <jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Britannica ency.
The Britannica is not used in our library nearly as much as the World Book
and the Americana. I update mine about every 5 years and take turns
updating the other two sets every year. We serve a population of 50,000.
My policy is to spend money on materials that are used. If someone wants
current information, there are better sources than an encyclopedia.
At 10:45 AM 9/3/98 -0700, you wrote:
>My director asked me to make an inquiry via PUBYAC for some
>collective wisdom. Our budget has really decreased in the past 2
>years. If we kept our dated Britannica encyclopedia (Paper copy) and
>got the annual every year would that be sufficient for patron needs?
>
>
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: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 09:29:15 +0000
From: "Kimberly Norris" <Knorris@acpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: re:poster for beginning readers
Marian Drabkin brings up a valid point. However, I do not believe
that is the purpose of the poster and is not the use for which I had
intended it. The poster specifically states--as I recall it--not
that a book is too hard, it only clarifies the "challenge" that a
book will be for a child. I'm sure that's the word that was used. I
do remember that it described the levels of difficulty and indicated
that one book will be a quick read while another may take extra time.
There can and probably should be as much controversy about a poster
that attempts to do this as there is about Accelerated Reader scoring
and other methods of determining a book's reading level.
It seems that I remember so vividly the poster, that some may wonder
why I think I need to know more. It is the specific wording I'm
after--I can't seem to word it so that terms such as "hard" or
"easy"
aren't involved--and I thought the poster had done so. I'm still
looking for anyone who may remember or have that specific wording.
Thanks, Marian, for making me re-think why I want the poster in the
first place and to analyze the effect it may have on my patrons.
Kimberly Norris, Children's Librarian
Allen County Public Library : Georgetown Branch
Fort Wayne, Indiana
knorris@everest.acpl.lib.in.us
*Opinions Expressed Are Mine &
May Not Reflect Those of ACPL*
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