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Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1998 10:55:06 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #463
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Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 12:19:28 -0500
From: Tinia Young <YOUNGT@memphis.lib.tn.us>
Subject: Job Opportunities at the Memphis Public Library
Memphis Shelby County Public Library is accepting applications for
Librarian I/Youth Services.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in library science from an ALA
accredited library school and undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject
area; or Master's degree in early childhood education from an accredited
college or university; preference for public library experience and/or training
;must have ability to work well with the public, particularly children and care
takers of children, adopting appropriate customer service behaviors and
attitudes. Applicants must be able to work flexible schedule which includes
evenings and weekends. Wage Rate: $958.98 bi-weekly.
Memphis/Shelby County Library and Information Center meets the reading and
information needs of a diverse population of approximately 852,919 through a
large main library, 22 branches, 2 bookmobiles and 2 special mobile
units-joblinc and training wheels. The library system is located in
southwestern Tennessee where the climate, low cost of living, and other
amenities offer something for just about everyone. Memphis, Tennessee, on the
banks of the Mississippi, is t
birthplace of the blues, home of the king, cotton capital of the world and
America's distribution center.
To request an application and information regarding Memphis Shelby
county public library call 901-725-8862 or e-mail youngt@memphis.lib.tn.us
Note: The city charter requires library employees to reside within Shelby
County, Tennessee within six months from date of employment.
EOE M/F/D/V
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Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 08:47:28 -0700
From: "Nancy Hutchinson" <nancyhu@lvccld.lib.nv.us>
Subject: Revised Job Posting
YPL/Children's Services Librarian
The West Las Vegas Library currently has a position open in its Young
People's Department. It is a full-time position which includes weekends
and evenings. A Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited
college or university is required.
This position will provide reference and other services with an emphasis
on service to middle school students. The person hired will develop and
implement programming and do outreach to this age group as well as do
general reference service duties and some collection development.
For more information, please contact Nancy Hutchinson, YPL Department
Head, WLV Library, at nancyhu@lvccld.lib.nv.us or call 702-647-4857.
Applications can be obtained from the Las Vegas Clark County Library
District, Human Resources Department, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las
Vegas, NV 891091. Phone:702-3493.ext. 280.
Recruitment Number: WL98-038-R4.
Salary: $31,761.60 to $43,451.20 Annually.
Closing Date: Oct. 14, 1998, prior to 5:00pm.
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Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 17:25:31 -0500
From: "Iola (KS) Public Library" <iolaref@midusa.net>
Subject: Stumpers
Hi
I have a patron who is looking for a poem called "the coin" its about
the
coin that you hold in your heart, about family. She dosen't remember who
the author is. Can anyone help. Thanks in advance.
Judy
Iopa Public Library
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Iola (KS) Public Library | Phone: 316 365-3262
218 East Madison Street | Fax: 316 365-5137
Iola, KS 66749 | E-Mail:
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Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 19:04:09 -0500
From: "Baraboo Children's Dept." <barch@scls.lib.wi.us>
Subject: Picture books on evolution
Hi,
Thanks for your help with the picture books on evolution. In case anyone
missed the replies, I list them below.
EARTH STORY - Maddern, Eric
1988 - ISBN 0-8120-5909-3 Barron's
LIFE STORY - Burton, Virginia Lee
1989 - ISBN 0-395-16030-8 pap - 0-395-52017-7
Houghton Mifflin
THE TREE OF LIFE: THE WONDERS OF EVOLUTION - Jackson, Ellen B.
1993 - ISBN 0-87975-819-8 Prometheus Books
Karen Kjensrud
Children's Department Staff
Baraboo Public Library
230 4th Ave., Baraboo WI 53913
Phone: 608-356-6166 FAX: 608-355-2779
barch@scls.lib.wi.us
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Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 09:37:45 -0600 (CST)
From: Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
Subject: Stumper--Single parent
I would very much appreciate some suggestions for books or videos on the
following topic.
A single mother with a pre-school son whose father has abandoned the
family. There is no contact with the mother or child. The patron would
like something which will help explain the situation to the child.
I have checked A to Zoo but nothing really seems to help. The books on
separation and divorce usually have both parents still in the picture.
Picture books with a positive view of a single mother and child would also
be useful.
In addition videos suitable for a preschooler about dealing with anger and
frustration.
Please send the suggestions directly to me. I will then post a list if
there is some interest.
cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca
Thanks very much for your help.
Claire Isaac
Regina Public Library
Regina, Saskatchewan
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Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 12:52:07 -0400
From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: School books
Hi everyone,
I had a patron in this morning with a request i've never heard before.
She is looking for books to help her 4 1/2 year old child who wants to
go to kindergarten. All of his friends are a few months oklder than he
is ( his birthday is in January and he just missed the cut-off) and his
whole preschool class, except for 3 kids moved up to Kindergarten. He
is very upset and wants to go as well. Any ideas. I searched the
parenting ssection, our catalog and A to Zoo, as well as many other
sources. All I come up with are books for kids who DON'T want to go to
school, who are scared or just don't want to go. Anybody know of books
for someone who DOES want to go, but isn't old enough?
Reply directly to me, and I will post the results to the list.
PUBYAC is always so helpful, and I thank you all in advance!!
Lorie
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Lorie J. O'Donnell
odonnell@borg.com
"All that is comes from the mind; it is based on the mind,
it is fashioned by the mind. " from The Pali Canon
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Date: Thu, 8 Oct 98 14:14:15 -0700
From: "Scott Blume" <sblume@cob.org>
Subject: ...no subject...
Does anyone recognize the following?
A juvenile novel published before 1976 in which a kid builds a robot.
The town gets flooded and the boy and the robot are stranded on high
ground. The robot is struck by lightening and comes to life.
Help make our patron happy, write to the list or:
Scott Blume (360) 676-6864
Head, Children's Services FAX 676-7795
Bellingham (Washington) Public Library
sblume@cob.org
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Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 15:48:08 -0500 (CDT)
From: Kristin Hawksworth <kristinh@nslsilus.org>
Subject: stumper results
a few weeks back i asked about a stumper involving the meanings of
colors, either directly or indirectly relating to greek masks. while i
haven't discovered much, there is one book which was exceedingly useful
and i though i'd share.
When Blue Meant Yellow: How Colors got their names
by Jeanne Heifetz, 1994
though it is out of print, it is worth its weight in gold if you can
obtain it.
kristin hawksworth
algonquin area public library
algonquin, il
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Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 05:57:13 -0700
From: Elsa Pendleton <comoe@ridgecrest.ca.us>
Subject: re:indexing local paper
In response to the question about indexing 100 years of a local
newspaper:
I want to second James Casey's remarks. I've had experience, in
another
job, scanning documents with a system which produces both the image of
each page and a text version in which virtually every word or phrase is
searchable. There are several systems which do this, and more service
bureaus are being established all the time. Additionally, there are
systems using Xerox's Textbridge software which can be as simple as a
Mac or PC hooked to a good scanner. For a good overview, you
might get in touch with AIIM (Association for Information and Image
Management) -- www.aiim.org -- for much more information. They have
consultants, working papers, and an awesome annual trade show.
Good luck!
I want to second James Casey's remarks. I've had experience, in
another
job, scanning documents with a system which produces both the image of
each page and a text version in which virtually every word or phrase is
searchable. There are several systems which do this, and more service
bureaus are being established all the time. Additionally, there are
systems (such as Xerox's Textbridge) which work from a Mac or PC hooked
to a scanner. For a good overview, you
might get in touch with AIIM (Association for Information and Image
Management) -- www.aiim.org -- for much more information. They have
consultants, working papers, and an awesome annual trade show.
Good luck!
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Elsa Pendleton, China Lake, California
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Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 10:45:53 -0700 (PDT)
From: "M. Alphonsine" <malphonsine@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Strollers in the Library
I definitely think one should not
ban strollers from a Library. Isn't
it better to have the child strapped
in (ie: immobile) than to have him
running all over the Library?
I find that most parents with strollers
try to stay away from crowding as
much as possible. Our library is a
very small, one room library (children,
adults, computers, stacks, etc.) and
saying "no strollers" would practically
put us out of commission. (At the
moment, we also allow rollerblades -
but not many places can do that.)
Someone donated a new "Little
Tykes Castle" to us a couple of
years ago - that also helps (we made
room, trust me!) keeping the little ones
away from the books.
Whatever a library can do to encourage
the youngest of patrons and parents to
enter is advantageous. If there is a
problem (stroller congestion?) put up a
few signs with reminders for parents.
Meredith Vaselaar, Librarian
Adrian Branch Library
Adrian, MN 56110
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Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 15:13:02 -0400
From: bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us (Bina Williams)
Subject: RE: services for homeschoolers
Beth, I could not get to the secondary sites from Netscape or Internet
Explorer. Can you tell us how we can get to them? Is there a secret
handshake? Thanks
Bina Williams
Bridgeport (CT) Public Library
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From: Beth Gallaway
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 11:57 PM
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Subject: services for homeschoolers
Dear Stephanie,
Currently, the only services we offer to homeschoolers is access to our
parent teacher collection, which has some great homeschooling resources
in it, and let families take more than 2 books on the same subject, when
appropriate. We also go out of our way to order requests for books for
members of families who we know homeschool. Often, the kids are asking
for fiction paperbacks, as opposed to parents wanted texts or expensive
nonfiction
I tried to get a list of homeschooling families from the city's dept of
ed, and the man in charge said it was a confidential list. We also
designed part of our children's room homepage with special links for
homeschoolers. Check it out at
http://www.Haverhill.com/Library/pt/ptindex.htm
We have talked about offering some sort of open house during the day to
meet homeschooling families, but it hasn't happened yet.
Beth Gallaway
Haverhill Public Library
Haverhill MA
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Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 17:33:42 PDT
From: "pam standhart" <pumbaacat@hotmail.com>
Subject: goodbye activities
I tried to access the listserv archives, but was unsuccessful.
I am looking for a goodbye activity for storytime that is participatory
and can take place while the children are sitting in a circle. The
storytime involves the use of homemade musical instruments, books, and
rhythm activities. A farewell song/activity that involves some sort of
clapping, rhythm or movement would be ideal.
Please respond directly to me and TIA!!!
Pam Standhart
Children's Information Specialist
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
pumbaacat@hotmail.com
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Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 14:46:48 -0700
From: Candace Jackson <candace@museummania.com>
Subject: FREE On-line Educational Treasure Hunts
Dear Librarians:
We at Museum Mania Treasure Hunts are pleased to introduce the FREE on-line
'California Gold Rush Treasure Hunt' that was put on the web in September and
the 'International Holiday Treasure Hunt', just released. Both of these
treasure hunts are rich in history and social studies content. All five of
the
FREE award winning Museum Mania Treasure Hunts, highlight many great sites on
the Web. Answers will be mailed to the students via e-mail or they can view
the correct answers on the web.
No registration necessary. Just begin one of the five hunts at
http://www.museummania.com/treasure.htm
Be sure and bookmark our site, we'll be coming out with more great treasure
hunts soon.
Best Regards & Happy Hunting!
Candace Jackson
Museum Educational Foundation
(A California Nonprofit Organization)
5699 Kanan Road Suite #142
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Voice 818-707-4289
Toll Free 888-707-4289
Fax 818-707-8690
e-mail: camuseum@museummania.com
http://www.MuseumMania.com
If you' haven't met Dewee Decimal & Libby O'Congress, be sure to stop by our
library literacy page at: http://www.MuseumMania.com/library.htm
Be sure and try the FREE on-line educational treasure hunt at:
http://www.MuseumMania.com/treasure.htm
Check out our latest awards at: http://www.MuseumMania.com/packet.htm
Candace Jackson
Museum Educational Foundation
(A California Nonprofit Organization)
5699 Kanan Road Suite #142
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Voice 818-707-4289
Toll Free 888-707-4289
Fax 818-707-8690
e-mail: camuseum@museummania.com
http://www.MuseumMania.com
If you' haven't met Dewee Decimal & Libby O'Congress, be sure to stop by our
library literacy page at: http://www.MuseumMania.com/library.htm
Be sure and try the FREE on-line educational treasure hunt at:
http://www.MuseumMania.com/treasure.htm
Check out our latest awards at: http://www.MuseumMania.com/packet.htm
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Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 19:31:50 -0500 (CDT)
From: Catherine Gonsowski <cgonsowski@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: Christian fiction
You can contact Great Christian Books 1-800-775-5422 for a catalog,
Perma-bound books for accelerated readers 1-800-637-6581 look under
mysteries with a moral; authors: Bodie & Brock Thoene, Arleta Richardson,
Dave & Neta Jackson, Lois Leppard, Frank Perretti.
If you want a copy of the bibliography I did a year ago, I can fax it to
you.
Catherine Gonsowski, Senior Children's Assistant
Fountaindale Public Library
Bolingbrook, IL
630-759-2102
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Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 09:18:17 -0500
From: Ellen Popit <epopit@shawnet.shawls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Stumper
A retired teacher has challenged her local public library to try and
locate a juvenille title about a teacher (Ms. Esta Maude) with a red
convertible that she drives at night, after school hours! Ms. Esta
Maude has a secret that may be related to the title of the book. B.I.P.
and B & T title source were searched with no luck.
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Ellen Popit, Youth Services Consultant
Shawnee Library System
607 Greenbriar Road
Carterville, IL 62918-1600
Phone: (618) 985-3711, ext. 215
FAX: (618) 985-4211
http://www.shawls.lib.il.us
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Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 14:35:23 -0500
From: Paula Lopatic <paulal@alpha1.rpls.lib.il.us>
Subject: elephant's trunk becomes worm
I'm looking for a story that I read ten (?) years ago. It is in a
collection of original folklore-like stories. I believe we had the book in
our religion section, not folklore. When God is making the animals he has
a tiny bit of elephant's trunk left over and it becomes a worm. Is this
ringing any bells? Thanks very much for your help!
Paula Lopatic
Vespasian Warner Public Library
Clinton, IL
paulal@rpls.lib.il.us
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Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 11:15:26 -0400
From: marshalj@mpl.on.ca (Janis Marshall)
Subject: Stumper - Spirit trapped in wall
Hello,
Thank-you all for your responses. The overwhelming majority thought that
it was The Ghost of Thomas Kempe but there were also votes for The
Canterville Ghost, Ghost Abbey, The Discontented Ghost and The Boggart.
The query came to me via the CEO who is off sick this week so I haven't had
confirmation from the patron in question but I am sure that we have the
answer.
Janis Marshall
Milton Public Library
Milton, Ontario
marshalj@mpl.on.ca
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Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 15:14:30 -0700
From: "Karen Brown" <BrownK@ci.monterey.ca.us>
Subject: stumper: Creation
I have a customer who would like a book to use with his 8-year-old to discuss
the Biblical story of creation and the scientific ideas about evolution. We have
checked Amazon, our catalog, Ask Jeeves, Kids Click and Yahooligans. We find
information on one or the other, but nothing comparing the two in a neutral
manner. We couldn't even find a simpler adult book on the topic, only academic
books. Does anyone know of anything? Thanks for thinking about it.
Karen Brown
Youth and Extension Services Manager
Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific Street
Monterey, California 93940
831-646-3744
brownk@ci.monterey.ca.us
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Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 12:28:50 -0400
From: CV Childrens <cvjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Horror titles for grades 3-6
Hello, group!
I'm revising our terrifying titles booklist and am in need of suggestions
for new additions (1990 and newer). Most of what I've found by searching
our own catalog, several of our reference books (Best Books for Children,
etc.) include ghost stories, but I'd like some "scarier" titles as
well. I
don't need short story collection ideas, or series ideas (i.e. Goosebumps)
because I have plenty of those. Thanks in advance for all your help!
Marsha Rakestraw,
YA Specialist
Marsha Rakestraw, YA Specialist
Washington-Centerville Public Library
111 W. Spring Valley Road
Centerville, OH 45458
cvjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us
or
rakestma@oplin.lib.oh.us
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Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 10:42:31 -0400
From: Susan Lepore <susanle@lori.state.ri.us>
Subject: RI Book Festival
To all Children's Book Lovers,
It's time again for the Rhode Island Festival of Children's Books and
Authors. This two day celebration will be held Saturday, October 24 from
10:00 - 5:00 and Sunday, October 25 from 12:00 - 5:00. Featured authors
include R. W. Alley, Maryjane Begin, Andrew Clements, Joanna Cole, Bruce
Degen, Kevin Henkes, Ted Lewin, Emily Lisker, Janet Taylor Lisle, David
Macaulay, Chris Van Allsburg and Paul O. Zelinsky.
The authors make a presentation and are available for autographs. Lilly
and Ms Frizzle will be on hand for photographs and there are crafts for the
kids.
The Festival is held at Lincoln School, 301 Butler Ave. Providence, RI.
Admission is $3.00 per day. For the complete schedule visit our web page at
http://users.ids.net/warwickpl/festival.htm
The Festival is presented by and benefits Women & Infants Hospital and
the RI Office of Library and Information Services.
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Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 10:19:21 -0400
From: Louise Sevold/Technical Services Director
<"ESCHER::LSEVOLD"@CUYAHOGA.LIB.OH.US>
Subject: Job Posting Cuyahoga County Public Library
CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2 positions
Job title: Public Services Librarian II, Children
Location: Brooklyn Branch (1)
Strongsville Branch (1)
Hours: 40 hours/week Pay Level: U 13
Starting Pay Rate: $16.60/hour
Benefits: CCPL offers hospitalization, life insurance, state
retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday time and optional benefits.
2 positions available: 1 at Brooklyn Branch, 1 at Strongsville
Duties: Under general supervision, provides professional library
service, such as reference and reader guidance to children. Works
wit children of all ages both one on one and in groups.
Participates in collection development, storytelling and varied
programming for children and adults concerned with children. As
delegated by the library manager, interviews, trains, schedules,
supervises and evaluates assigned librarians and/or assistants,
clerical (applies to Brooklyn Branch only) and pages. Excellent
customer service is our highest priority.
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited library school;
experience in working with children; organizational, communication
and interpersonal skills. This position requires at least one year
of professional work experience. Applicants must pass a written
test in order to be considered further. Three current work related
reference letters must be returned with the application.
Applicants with experience working with a culturally diverse
population will be preferred. Applicants must be flexible enough
to work a schedule which will include Saturday, Sunday and evening
hours. Proof of degree will be required. Successful candidate
must be able to spend as many as 48 hours in orientation/training
at the Administration Building.
Brooklyn: A community of 11,706 residents with a diverse
population, enjoying superior city services. New 19,516 square
foot branch, complete with a toy lending library opened in June,
1992. The 1997 circulation was 483,528.
Strongsville: A scenic southwestern suburban community of 35,308.
The library is a single story facility built in the early 70's. In
recent years the annual circulation has exceeded half a million
making it one of the busiest branches in the county. The 1997
circulation was 509,969.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 13, 1998
Applications may be obtained by calling the Human Resources
Division, Cuyahoga County Public Library (216)749 9464, 1(800)749 5560 (TDD
(216)749 9478) or by picking one up from any of the 28
local branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Please note:
Completed applications can only be returned at the Administration
Building, 2111 Snow Road, Parma, OH 44134, by 5 PM on or before
October 13, 1998. Applications must be complete, accurate and
current. Applications can be returned in person, by mail or FAX at
(216) 749 9479. Applicants should confirm FAX by phone.
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| Louise Sevold lsevold@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us |
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| Technical Services Division Director |
| Cuyahoga County Public Library |
| 2111 Snow Road phone (216) 749 9383 |
| Parma, Ohio 44134 fax (216) 749 9445 |
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