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Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 20:09:50 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #434
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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 17:22:16 -0500
From: JODIR@ALCON.ALC.ORG
Subject: Dragon stumper
A patron came in today looking for a book he read about 10 years ago but was
old then, about a dragon who lived with a grandparent that dies. He somehow
discovers that if he doesn't eat he will get smaller. He eventually shrinks
down to the size of a bat then flys around eavesdropping on conversations.
The story is told from the dragon's point of view and may be called
"Dragon's book" or A Dragon's Book".
Thanks
Jodi Rocco
Abilene Public Library
Abilene Tx.
jodi.rocco@alcon.alc.org
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Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 22:13:57 -0400
From: Monica &Edmund Irlbacher <emirlbac@warwick.net>
Subject: Stumper
Dear Pubyacers,
A patron in our system is trying to locate a picture book she remembers
from her childhood. She thinks the title is something like "skippin in
the Morning", and it is about an Afro-American child. Any clues???
Thanks,
emirlbac@warwick.net
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Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 15:52:09 -0700
From: torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us (Torrie Hodgson Children's Librarian)
Subject: STUMPER: rhyming trucks story
A patron is looking for a picturebook from her childhood (poss. '70s
or earlier) in which the rhyming text follows different kinds of trucks
around town. There is a refrain that sounds like, "money, honey."
None of our truck books fit the bill, and I can't tell enough about
the truck books in A to Zoo to make an informed guess.
Please direct any replies to me, and I will post to the list when it
is solved.
Torrie 8)
Torrie Hodgson, space librarian from the dark side of the moon!
Burlington Public Library
900 East Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone (360) 755-0760 Fax (360) 755-0717
torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us
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Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 18:26:54 -0500
From: Linda Ludke <linda.ludke@treasure.lpl.london.on.ca>
Subject: STUMPER: a prince and a sparrow
We have a patron searching for an animated children's film he
remembers watching in the 1970s. The story centers on a prince who
turns into a statue. He tells a sparrow to pluck the emeralds out of
his eyes to give to poor people. Does this ring a bell for anyone?
You can send any suggestions to linda.ludke@treasure.lpl.london.on.ca
Thanks for your help!
Linda Ludke
Jalna Branch Library
London Public Library
London, Ontario
Canada
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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 19:54:53 -0700 (PDT)
From: Angelina Benedetti <angelina@kcls.org>
Subject: Stumper: Zulu series
I am appealing on behalf of a stumped colleague to the collective
brain of this resourceful group.
Her patron is looking for a series of (3?) books revolving around
the adventures of a girl in a Zulu family. Her name may be Nomusa. The
patron remembers it taking place in the early 1900s. She read it many
years ago.
Nomusa is a tomboy and the books contain wonderful descriptions of
Zulu life and culture.
Please send your suggestions to me and I will post the answer to
the list.
Thank you!
Angelina Benedetti "Even at the very bottom of the
angelina@kcls.org river, don't stop to say to yourself
King County Library System 'Is this a Hearty Joke, or is it the
Merest Accident?' Just float to the
surface and say to yourself, 'It's
wet.' " -Eeyore
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Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 07:18:31 -0500
From: DLHIETT <dlh@greennet.net>
Subject: Christian literature needed
Greetings All,
Help, I have a patron who is home schooling her 6th and 8th graders and =
she is looking for a list of good Christian Literature for her children. =
I knew I just recently came across the list on this list-serve but now =
it's lost in cyber-space. Does anyone still have the list? You can =
e-mail me at dlh@greennet.net if you prefer not to post it again. TIA
Deb
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Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 13:23:38 -0500
From: schachtc@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us
Subject: poems to sing
Anyone fond of finding new poems to sing would do well to check out a
new collection called IMAGINE THAT; Poems of the Never-Was, edited not
surprisingly by Mr. Prelutsky himself; try Karla Kuskin's THE
GOLD-TINTED DRAGON to the tune of THE TENNESSEE WALTZ, or Joe Wayman's
GHOST BUS to a minor version of BATTLEHYMN OF THE REPUBLIC...
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 16:42:25 -0500
From: Don Wood <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: SUPPORT GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS REFORM BILL
American Library Association
LIBRARY ADVOCACY ALERT
September 9, 1998
Please share with others.
SUPPORT GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS REFORM BILL
S 2288, the Wendell H. Ford Government Publications Reform Act of
1998, is scheduled for Committee action on Thursday, September 10.
Strong grassroots action is needed from the library community to urge
Senators to support S. 2288. The bill faces serious opposition from a
number of groups. The bill includes much-needed reforms to improve
and enhance public access to government information.
ACTION NEEDED
Contact your Senators today and urge them to cosponsor S. 2288.
Immediate action is especially important if your Senator is a member of
the Committee on Rules and Administration. An easy way to contact
Senators is through the ALA Washington Office Legislative Action
Center at http://congress.nw.dc.us/ala/.REASONS TO SUPPORT S. 2288.
The MESSAGE
In a fax or phone call, explain to your Senator that:
- - S. 2288 supports good government and an informed citizenry by
improving public access to government information.
- - S. 2288 will resolve the "fugitive documents" problem and stop the
erosion of public access to government publications taking place under
the current system. The bill will ensure that the public has access to
government information paid for at taxpayer expense.
- -S. 2288 will ensure that electronic government publications are
preserved and permanently available for current and future users. This
will address the current loss of government information taking place on a
daily basis as agencies delete files from their Web sites without first
providing for ongoing access.
BACKGROUND
S. 2288, the Wendell H. Ford Government Publications Reform Act of
1998, was introduced on July 10, 1998, by Sens. John Warner (R-VA)
and Wendell Ford (D-KY). The bill would strengthen the Federal
Depository Library Program and improve and enhance public access to
government publications from all three branches of government
regardless of format. The library community, through the representatives
of the Inter-Association Working Group on Government Information Policy
(IAWG), has had a significant role in the development of S. 2288.S. 2288
is designed to close the loopholes currently in place that inhibit public
access to government publications.
One of the main objectives of the bill is to ensure that all appropriate
material is available to the public through depository libraries. However,
opposition to S. 2288 has been raised by private sector industry groups
whose members include companies that sell duplicating equipment to
federal agencies. Private publishers who have developed partnership
arrangements with federal agencies for the sale or privatization of
government information also are opposed to the bill.
For more information about S. 2288, including sample letters, talking
points, and additional background information, please consult the Web
site of the Inter-Association Working Group on Government Information
Policy (IAWG) at: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/IAWG.
CONTACT
Anne Heanue
ALA Washington Office
800-941-8478
alawash@alawash
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Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 17:09:51 -0500
From: Rebecca OConnell <oconnellr@clpgh.org>
Subject: Stumper-Wolf pawprint author
A public library parton who is also a school librarian called with this
stumper.
Who is the illustrator and/or author who signs his (her?) name with a wolf
pawprint?
It is not Jim Arnosky who writes the Crinkleroot books, but that's all we know.
If you know the answer, please email me at oconnellr@clpgh.org
I'll post the answer to the list.
Thank you.
Rebecca O'Connell
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 12:50:20 -0500
From: Phyllis Davis <pdavis@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: flower girls and ring bearers
Oh collective brain, does anyone know of any children's picture books which deal
specifically with being either a ring bearer or a flower girl? A patron said she
has seen them advertised in bridal magazines, but my brief search came up
empty-handed. She was not content with books about weddings in general (like
"Jake Baked a Cake"). Any ideas?
Phyllis Davis-Youth Services Lead Professional
Joliet Public Library
Joliet, IL
pdavis@htls.lib.il.us
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Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 16:46:42 +0000
From: Lisa Payton <ufj000@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: illustrated editions
I am looking for beautifully illustrated editions of The Wind in the Willows
and Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. There are several editions available at Amazon.com
but I can't tell what how well they are illustrated. I am looking for a
replacement for books that were not returned to the library. I want
"Picture Books" mainly to be used as story books for parents to read
to
their children, in other words a picture on every page; but I do want as
close to the full text as possible.
Thank you,
Lisa
Lisa Payton
Puxico Public Library
ufj000@mail.connect.more.net
PO Box 65
Puxico MO 63960
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