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Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 22:31:05 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #432
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Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 11:55:46 EDT
From: Jeanfargo@aol.com
Subject: Stumper Solved--Christina and Refrigerator Box
WOW--that was fast! Thank you to all who responded to my request for
information on Christina and the refrigerator box.
The book is called "Christina Katerina and the Box" by Patricia L.
Gauch and
Doris Burn; it was published by Coward, McCann and Geoghegan in 1971. Gayle
Richardson at the Seattle Public Library tells me that it has recently been
republished in paperback -- my patron will be thrilled!
Thanks again --
Jean Fargo
Youth Services Librarian
Selby Public Library
Sarasota, Florida
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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 12:06:32 -0500
From: Carol Hoke <hoke@crpl.cedar-rapids.lib.ia.us>
Subject: List of "must reads" for preschoolers
A media specialist in our city has a parent who is looking for a list of
books (picture books?) which lists titles of books a parent must have read
to a child before entering kindergarten.
I have found a couple of lists including the "100 Picture Books Everyone
Should Know" from the New York Public Library, but is she referring to some
other list that there might be? If so, does anyone know what it is and
where I can find it?
Thanks for any help you can give me.
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: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 12:50:38 -0400
From: szampino@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us (Steve Zampino)
Subject: RE: Age appropriate bibliographies
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From: TECHSERVCLER@orion.mtgr.mtlib.org
Sent: Friday, September 04, 1998 11:14 AM
To: PUBYAC@nysernet.org
Subject: RE: Age appropriate bibliographies
Hello again,
Does anyone out there have any good sights or have any recommended lists for
age appropriate reading to children?
Please e-mail me personally at the following address.
techservcler@orion.mtgr.mtlib.org
I am currently filling in as temporary youth services libraian until our
libray does get a libraian hired. This part of the job is all new to
me, as I have had many parents looking for such an item.
Thankyou in advance for your help!
Lisa Wilkes
Youth Service Assistant
Great Falls Public Library
Lisa:
I don't have time to check these sites carefully today, but they may yield
something for you:
1. CT state library's children's services web page:
www.cslnet.ctstateu.edu/cys.htm
2. Kids click:
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/kidsClick!/
3. ALSC homepage:
http://www.ala.orgt/aslc
Steve Zampino
Bridgeport PL
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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 13:21:19 -0400 (EDT)
From: Graham <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Stumper thanks: Backwards family
Many thanks to all of you who replied to my stumper about a family who
did things backwards & decorated their Christmas tree w/fire hoses &
fish. Many suggested the Peterkin Papers. Unfortunately, that isn't the
story I was looking for. Jocelyn Shaw found the book: The Golden
Christmas Book. It turned out I wasn't looking for a story after all- it
is a picture puzzle. The family was the Scarlottles. I ILL'd the only
copy in our system and have become reacquainted w/some great childhood
stories! The other librarian (my brother) who was on the quest w/me has a
bid in right now on e-bay to purchase a copy of this book! Hopefully,
he'll have the high bid and I will be able to share this terrific
collection w/ my grandchildren! Thanks again to all of you who took the
time to reply. You are great! Kathy
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Kathy Graham 2226 S. 16th Ave.
Youth Services Broadview, Il 60153
Broadview Public Library 1-708-345-1325
grahamka@sls.lib.il.us FAX 1-708-345-0302
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Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 10:07:38 -0500
From: Don Wood <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Educating the Public about BBW: Example from Capital District (NY)
>From Bob Cohen, Executive Director, Capital Region Chapter
______________________________
Banned Book Week Events: September 26-October 4
Perhaps former Supreme Court Justice William Brennan said it most
eloquently:
"If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that
the Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply
because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable." Despite
this principle, the 1997-98 period once again saw countless books and
plays such as Inherit the Wind, Death of a Salesman, I Know Why the
Caged Bird Sings, and Of Mice and Men challenged by parents, religious
groups and others who objected to a work's availability in schools,
libraries and bookstores. In celebration of the "freedom to read", the
Capital Region Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union and several
area bookstores will this year once again hold several events in
association with National Banned Books Week (September 26th
to October 4th) intended to educate the public about the dangers of
censorship.
On Thursday, October 1st from 7 to 9 PM at Barnes & Noble (20 Wolf
Road, Colonie), NYCLU will sponsor Readings From "Banned" Books,
featuring readings from books challenged or banned throughout the
nation. Among our distinguished readers will be WAMC's Susan
Arbetter, the Albany Times Union's Dan Lynch, Jeffrey Cannell, the
Director of the Albany Public Library, Nadya Lawson of the Dismantling
Racism Project, Albany Law School Professor Stephen Gottlieb, Ruth
Klepper, Executive Director, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood
(Retired), and local authors Mars Hill and Prof. Bonnie Spanier.
On Sunday, September 27th at 2 PM at Book House (Stuyvesant Plaza)
and on Saturday, October 3rd at 2 PM at The Bookmark (Newton Plaza,
Latham), NYCLU is sponsoring What they Don't Read Can Hurt Them, in
which children and adults, including area teachers, will read from works
which were challenged or banned as unsuitable for children. The
sponsors of Banned Book Week believe that parents have the right to
restrict what their children read at home, but they must not call upon
government to restrict the freedom to read of other people's children
through the removal of works from school libraries.
Finally, don't forget to "shop until you drop" at the following stores
during
Banned Book Week: Book House (Stuyvesant Plaza), The Open Door
(128 Jay Street, Schenectady), and The Bookmark (Newton Plaza,
Latham)! These bookstores will donate 20% of any purchase made
during Banned Book Week to the Capital Region Chapter upon
presentation of a coupon which will be sent to recipients of this
newsletter. (Coupons are also available at the NYCLU office upon
request.) Moreover, Barnes & Noble (20 Wolf Road, Colonie) will
donate a percentage of the day's sales at a designated store register on
Sunday, October 4th to the Chapter. We would like to heartily thank
these area bookstores for their support of the anti-censorship efforts of
the New York Civil Liberties Union.
Nationally, Banned Books Week 1998, now in its seventeenth year, is
sponsored by the American Booksellers Association, the American
Library Association, and the American Society of Journalists and
Authors, among others.
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Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 10:06:18 -0500
From: Leah Langby <llangby@mail.wiscnet.net>
Subject: parent wants advice/reading
A parent of a widely and well-read 5th grade boy came in today looking for
things she could read to give her guidance. Her fifth grader is capable of
reading adult fiction, and has read and enjoyed much of it. She has never
been comfortable with the concept of limiting or censoring what her kids
read. On the other hand, she is concerned about some of the things he is
reading, and is worried that he will get misinterpretations/misinformation
without the benefit of discussion with her, since it is impossible for her
to read EVERYTHING he reads.
She is looking for things to read that might give her some suggestions of
how to deal with this cunnundrum (sp?). It seems like most of the
literature is very black and white around this issue, and for a parent
wallowing in the very gray area she is, I wasn't able to come up with
anything very helpful. Any suggestions would be appreciated. If you send
things to me directly, I will post them to the list if there is interest.
Thank you.
Leah Langby
Door County Library
llangby@mail.wiscnet.net
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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 16:38:26 -0600
From: Gilbert Crawford <gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Position - Houston, TX
Houston Public Library
PN# 67849
Librarian II
CATALOGING
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs original and copy cataloging of library materials in all subject
areas and in all formats, in accordance with current AACR2 cataloging
standards. Assigns subject headings and classification numbers to library
materials using the Library of Congress subject headings and the Dewey
Decimal Classification system. Updates the library database by performing
item and bibliographic maintenance. Revises work of other catalog staff as
needed. Assists in training of new staff members as needed. Performs other
duties necessary to efficient library operation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Must be able to
use a computer to access/input information. Position requires stooping and
bending; lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move
freely throughout the unit.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program is
required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One year of professional cataloging experience is required.
PREFERENCES
Expertise in AACR2, OCLC system, MARC coding, Dewey Decimal classification,
and LC subject headings. Reading knowledge of at least one language other
than English is preferred.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's
qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
classification. The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:
Salary Range - Pay Grade 21
$1,292 - $1,494 Biweekly $33,592 - $38,844 Annually
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications are accepted and must be received by the Human Resources
Department during posted opening and closing dates shown, between 9:00 am to
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 500 Jefferson, 15th floor. First
preference will be given to those applications with a resume attached.
Successful candidates will be notified of their application status. All new
and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a
physical examination and verification of information provided.
OUT-OF-TOWN applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to:
Ralph A. Patterson
Human Resources Manager
Houston Public Library
500 McKinney
Houston, TX 77002
ph. 713/247-3558
fax 713/247-1266
e-mail: rpatters@hpl.lib.tx.us
Please reference PN# 67849 in your cover letter.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1998 12:36:11 -0400
From: Charlotte Lesser <clesser@Ci.Keene.NH.US>
Subject: answer to King Tut and Medea stumpers
Many thanks to all of you who offered suggestions for the historical
fiction books on King Tut and Medea.
The King Tut booked turned out to be _Diary of a Boy King_ by Reig
and Medea
_The Witch Princess_ by Johnson.
Many of you mentioned HM Hoover's book the _Dawn Palace_ , wonderful
book but too new for the patron to have read. I had showed it to her
when she first came in.
Thank you!
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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: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 08:13:55 -0500
From: Karen Wendt <bewendt@facstaff.wisc.edu>
Subject: circular tales stumper-thanks
I just want to thank the people who have responded so far to the Circular
Tales stumper I posted. I'm getting many good suggestions and don't have
time to respond to each individual. I will send a post of the complete list
in a week or so, I expect the responses to slow down by then. Only one book
has been repeated by everyone and that is Round Trip by Ann Jonas.
So far, thanks to:
Ann Minner
Corby Poursaba
Pat Vasilik
Marijo Kist
Jacque Bell
Kathleen (Cooley?)
Amy Switzer
Catherine Hollerbach
Helen Kowalczyk
Natalie Tabbone
Martha Simpson
Karen Wendt
Youth Services Coordinator
Monona Public Library, Monona Wisconsin
kreads@hotmail.com, or, kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us
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Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 13:50:13 +0000
From: Lisa Payton <ufj000@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: Stumper from sleepytown
hi all, hope you can help
A patron is looking for a story or book he remembers from childhood. This
is what he remembers. It's about a black horse that rides around and takes
children to "sleepytown". He remembers beautiful pictures of a black
horse
with a long tale and mane. That's all he remembers. He would like to
share this story with his own toddlers. Help me help him find where he can
get hold of it.
Thanks
Lisa
Lisa Payton
Puxico Public Library
ufj000@mail.connect.more.net
PO Box 65
Puxico MO 63960
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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 16:45:38 -0500
From: Andrew Finkbeiner <ANDREW@rockford.lib.il.us>
Subject: RE: poster for beginning readers
I really appreciate Kimberly's concern for the right wording for her
poster. I've also heard from good sources that the finger method for
choosing a book works quite well, since it gives the child control over
the selection. At this point in the game, repetition and practice with
words you know are every bit as important as finding out new words
(maybe even more so). The finger method doesn't say, "Don't read it,"
it says, "Don't frustrate yourself."
Here's the story of our beginning reader poster: We recently coded our
beginning readers with colored dots to indicate "reading level." We
did
this mostly for the sake of the parents who come in saying, "Where are
the easy books...You know, the ones with just one or two words on the
page?" Our eyes are wide open to the fact that reading level is a very
iffy thing, given the wide range of experience and knowledge that
children bring to reading when they start. Further complicating this
project is that publishers tag their "reading levels" very
differently.
Ever compare a Bank Street level one with a My First Reader?
Anyway, we wanted very much NOT to use "Easy" for the sake of the
child's confidence and esteem, and we wanted very much NOT to use "Level
1," etc. since our publishers don't agree. We decided we would break
books into four levels and picked archetypes of each level. We coded
the books with red, green, blue, and orange dots. We did this only for
books that call themselves beginning readers.
Then, we made a poster that has a picture of a winding trail. The first
sign has a hiker by it. On the sign there is a red dot (same as on the
books) and the words "Reading trail starts here." (We didn't worry so
much about these "big" words, since children still have adults or
older
children mediating at this point, plus we have this cool poster with
such a clear picture, and friendly librarians everywhere to help tell
the story of the poster). The second sign is a little ways down the
trail and the hiker is walking. There is a green dot on the sign that
says, "Keep on hiking." The third sign with a blue dot is farther down
the trail still, and by a pond. The hiker is pulling a fish out of the
water. The words say, "In the swim of things." The fourth sign is at
the end of the trail. The hiker is sitting next to a camp fire. The
words next to the orange dot on this sign say "Now you're cooking!"
Can you tell we sweated over this??? If you can imagine the poster with
the hiker and the signs and the dots, you can see how it communicates
instantly without even having to know words. But words are important,
aren't they! So we sweated a little...(Kudos to my staff who came up
with this clever solution!)
Hope this helps in some way.
Andrew Finkbeiner
Rockford (IL) Public Library
visit our web page at www.rpl.rockford.org
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