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Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 13:08:02 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #441
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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 15:21:53 -0400 (EDT)
From: Monica Anderson <mand@vlc.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Unattended children bookmark
Linda Peterson asked about an unattended children bookmark that was
mentioned on PUBYAC some time ago. I thought it might be the one my
library has so I passed the information along to her. She requested that
it be posted to the group, since many people have been asking her to
forward the information she received, so for those of you who are
interested, here it is:
Linda --
You may be referring to the bookmark my library (Grace A. Dow Memorial in
Midland Michigan) designed. The front is black with a white silhouette
of a parent with children. Underneath that in big letters it says "Do
you know who's watching your child?"
The back is white with black ink. At the top, in big letters, it says
"We don't." Then there is a "Dear Parent/Caregiver" section
that says
"Your child was found unaccompanied in the Library or was left after
closing. Please be aware that it is the Library's policy that children
under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
throughout the building. Please note that in the event that we become
aware of an unattended child, we are obligated under Library safety
policy to inform the police. Our goal is to provide a safe, enjoyable
experience for each child who visits the Library. Your co-operation is
greatly appreciated. Thank you!"
Then it gives our address, phone number, and hours we're open.
Just so you know...when the safety committee was working on our
unattended children policy they met with the police before making any
decisions. The police agreed to take responsibility for unattended
children. Also, the committee talked with several agencies to determine
the age at which a child would be considered old enough to be in the
library alone. Eleven was reached because that is the age that the Red
Cross offers baby-sitting classes, the Family Independent Agency
considers children left alone who are younger than that to be
"abandoned"
and the committe felt children younger than that would not be able to
handle themselves if an emergency arose (we've had several cases of men
following young girls around or exposing themselves, and we've also had a
couple false fire alarms recently, which according to our policy we need
to treat as real until the fire department determines otherwise).
Monica Anderson
mand@vlc.lib.mi.us
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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 11:49:39 -0400
From: "James E. Cook" <ya_james@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
Subject: Re: J and YA Duplicate Shelving
This is an excellent point and we do indeed have titles that we hold in both
the children's and YA collections, or in both the YA and adult collections,
and occasionally all three. The Redwall books are a case in point, and I
have recently added some of the Dear America series, based upon the
discussion of their popularity on various listservs. We view the YA
collection as a transitional collection that should have materials that will
interest all the various levels of our 7th-12th grade patrons. Of course,
we're also a large enough library to be able to afford duplicate entries.
James.
James E. Cook, Young Adult Specialist
Dayton & Montgomery County Public Library (Dayton, OH)
Sherri McCarthy wrote:
> The Redwall debate brings up a question of mine: Are there some books
> you generally duplicate in J and YA? I'm thinking a YA patron might be
> reluctant to go to the J section for books. Candidates might be
> Madeline L'Engle's books, Nancy Drew?, even the Dear America series or
> Animorphs. (Not to mention the dreaded disappearing Garfield books!)
> I'd like to hear more about what y'all do, especially if you can mention
> specific titles or series.
>
> Sherri McCarthy
> Penfield Public Library
> 1985 Baird Road
> Penfield, NY 14526
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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 12:41:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: "real" reference librarians
On Sat, 12 Sep 1998, Walter Minkel wrote:
> It really burns me whenever I read or hear about an adult librarian who
> feels he/she is "better" than you because he/she works with
adults and
> (this is a big part of it) answers questions involving stocks, business,
> and money. Making money is the true religion of this country, and the bias
> against children's services staff is simply part of the culture-wide
> prejudice Americans have against anyone whose job involves children.
Well, my personal feeling is that business reference is a bit of a pain,
but I try to do it well. That I'm not as good at it as the the folks at
the main branch who do (mostly business) reference work all day, every day
is undeniable, but I can smile and know that if someone walks up and wants
to know about a "teratogenetic bone disorder" or "cryptorchidism"
I have a
pretty good idea what they want from the get-go. Never mind some of the
doozies you get doing homework help or readers' advisory. I rely on the
different people in my branch and system to help me get the answers for
the people I face across the reference desk.
Depending on our specialized interests or knowledge baseses we all have
different areas of expertise to offer our patrons. Only a fool won't
respect this and take advantage of this, "adults'" OR
"children's" (or YA
:-) librarians.
Kirsten (Who suspects there's more of an underlying economic problem with
salaries for public sector employees than merely a misplaced
sense of values)
kirstedw@kcls.org
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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 11:39:25 -0500
From: "Sue Kilmer" <mabel2@ionet.net>
Subject: glass house by capote?
Help! Our library had a read & discuss and one of the titles was Truman =
Capote's
In Cold Blood. The scholar (?) also mentioned the titles, The Grass =
Harp and
The Glass House. We can find The Grass Harp but our search for the =
title,
The Glass House seems a mystery. Does anyone know if this might be a =
short
story. We are a rather small library and have limited resources. =20
Please reply to: Sue Kilmer=20
mabel2@ionet.net
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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 12:23:06 -0400
From: "Hudson, Sarah" <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
Subject: RE: J and YA Duplicate Shelving
Hi,
Some titles that I have seen in duplicate shelving in previous libraries where
I have worked:
Dicey's Song and Homecoming by Voigt
Madeleine L'Engle's books
Some of Mildred Taylors titles
Some of Virginia Hamilton's titles
Some of the Newberry's, like Jacob Have I Loved by Paterson and Maniac
Magee by Spinelli
Where the Lilies Bloom by Cleaver
Sarah
Sarah Hudson
Information Specialist
Independence Regional Library
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us
Opinions are my own, and do not reflect those of the Library
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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 11:57:53 +0000
From: "Nancy Magi" <Nmagi@acpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: Re: Vegemorphs
Yes, this is a new series from Harperactive. The first title is
- --Vegemorphs: The Fungus Among Us -- by Leif E. Green (really!),
A.K.A. Chris Steinbach. Do you suppose the next one will be written
by Ima Carrot?
Nancy Magi
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Branch Youth Services Coordinator
Allen County Public Library
900 Webster St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270
nmagi@acpl.lib.in.us
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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 10:05:21 -0700
From: Stephanie Loney <sloney@libris.chulavista.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Home schoolers - use of public library services.
I am interested in hearing from librarians who have current knowledge on
how home schoolers and their parents use the library services in their
area. Also, people who are currently homeschooling may reply.
I am interested in hearing about how the resources are selected,
accessed, whether the library offers services over and above access to
materials - such as computer use support, facility use for workshops
etc.
Finally, what future adjustments to current services are likely or
desired?
Please reply to me directly so as not to bog down the listserv!
Stephanie Loney
Chula Vista Public Library
9-15-98
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Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 09:55:54 EDT
From: SKS6HPS7@aol.com
Subject: Re: States Books
We are currently the owner of several of the Our Nation books. Since we too
are in the process of discarding an older set of books, we plan on purchasing
more of the Our Nation set. I personally find that the Our Nation books
answer most if not all of the questions children ask during state reports.
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Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 16:39:38 EDT
From: WANT2BBOY@aol.com
Subject: (no subject)
I am looking for a way to capture (copy) a spider web. I have been a lurker
for a while and am sure someone out there will be able to help me. I'll be
doing the spider workshop in October.
Thanks in advance for you help. :)
Linda Eagan
want2bboy@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 09:40:52 -0500
From: shtulman@erving.com (Robin Shtulman)
Subject: Book fairs
Does anyone out there have a working contact telephone number for
Pages/Scholastic Book Fairs? Our scheduled date is looming closer--and
I've nor been able to get in touch with anyone from the company.
Any help would be fabulous!
R. Shtulman
Erving Elementary School
shtulman@erving.com
R. Shtulman
Erving Elementary School
shtulman@erving.com
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