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Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 17:35:40 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #473
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Date: Tue, 20 Oct 98 10:57:58 -0500
From: Lynn Linton <llinton@ncsl.dcr.state.nc.us>
Subject: Policies for Unattended Children
- -- [ From: Lynn Linton * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --
Sometime during the summer, one of you asked me to send you some examples of
unattended children policies that I had been sent when we were developing
ours. I sent you an email saying that I would get them to you after Summer
Reading was over. Well, our computer crashed in August & we lost all of our
saved messages... Anyway, I just remembered the request, so if you're out
there and you would still like to see those policies I've got them ready to
send you!
Sorry!
Lynn Linton
Children's Librarian
Iredell County Public Library
Statesville, NC
llinton@ncsl.dcr.state.nc.us
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Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 17:54:08 -0700 (PDT)
From: Filtering Facts <burt@northwest.com>
Subject: New From Filtering Facts
Plaintiff's Opposition to the Demurrer in Livermore
"The City is maintaining a computer system which allures children to its
keyboard and, upon the typing of a word as simple as "girl" and
clicking
thrice, will call up obscenities of the vilest persuasion. The law presumes
that such images are harmful children. While Plaintiff would ask for an
opportunity to amend the first cause of action as specified."
http://www.filteringfacts.org/liv-dem.htm
ACLU Hypocrisy On Library Internet Policies
"The ACLU has said they find "tap on the shoulder" policies
"more
unconstitutional than filtering" -- yet they recently endorsed such
policies as an "alternative to mandatory blocking software ".
http://www.filteringfacts.org/acluhypo.htm
Filtering Facts Reports on the ALA Conference
Pro-filtering and pro-family voices go unheard once again at the
American Library Association annual conference in D.C.
http://www.filteringfacts.org/alaconf.htm
Memo by Bruce Taylor to Congress on C.O.P.A.
"It is the legal opinion of the attorneys of the National Law Center for
Children and Families that H.R. 3783 is a fair, valid, and effective law
enforcement measure for Congress to enact and that the Child Online
Protection Act is constitutional and would be upheld by the Supreme Court."
http://www.filteringfacts.org/nlc4.htm
New, more shocking incidents from the Ft. Vancouver (WA) Library:
"After several prior incidents of sperm being found by staff in the
restroom on the floor after a particular set of brothers have been using
the internet, I approached one of the patrons, asked him to my office
and told him that we had seen a pattern of sperm and his internet use.
After examining his hands for an extended period of time, I said that
ejaculation was an inappropriate activity in the library. "
http://www.filteringfacts.org/ftvan2.htm
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David Burt President, Filtering Facts
Website: http://www.filteringfacts.org
E-Mail: David_Burt@filteringfacts.org
Phone/Fax: 503 635-7048
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Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 14:31:46 -0400
From: Lynda Gamble <lyndage@lori.state.ri.us>
Subject: graphics for the web
Hi everyone. We are developing our first homepage for our town
library. Does anyone know of a reliable source of downloadable graphics
that can be used by nonprofit organizations? We would of course place a
notice or icon on our page citing the source of the graphics. You can
email me at lyndage@lori.state.ri.us.
Thanks.
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Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 11:19:57 -0400 (EDT)
From: Ginger Armstrong <garmstro@vsla.edu>
Subject: Mock Caldecott Contenders
Hi all!
I just wanted to thank again all of you who sent in suggestions
for our library's Mock Caldecott Program. For those interested,
below is the list of suggestions I received along with those from
our own library. Enjoy!
To Every Thing There Is a Season by Leo and Diane Dillon
Snow by Uri Shulevitz
10 Minutes Till Bedtime by Peggy Rathmann
Magic Words by Edward Field and Stefano Vitale
Shake Rag: From the Life of Elvis Presley by Amy Littlesugar and
Floyd Cooper
My Name is Georgia by Jeanette Winter
Dora's Box by Ann-Jeanette Campbell
Angel Hide and Seek by Ann Turner and Lois Ehlert
Raising Yoder's Barn by Jane Yolen
Beautiful Warrior: The Legend of the Nun's Kung Fu by Emily
Arnold McCully
Joan of Arc by Diane Stanley
Top Cat by Lois Ehlert
Snow by Uri Shulevitz
Dancin' in the Kitchen by Frank P. Christian, Wendy Gelsanliter,
Marjorie Priceman
A Creepy Countdown by Charlotte Huck
Black Cowboy, Wild Horses by Julius Lester and Jerry Pinkney
The Gingerbread Man by Jim Aylesworth
Mama Cat Has Three Kittens by Diane Fleming
The Beastly Feast by Buce Goldstone and Blair Lent
A World of Words: An ABC of Quotations by Tobi Tobias and Peter
Malone
Circle Dogs by Kevin Henkes
The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Holden and Drahos Zak
My Father's Boat by Sherry Garland and Ted Rand
Insectlopedia by Douglas Florian
No David by David Shannon
Sweet Dream Pie by Audrey Wood and Mark Teague
A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
Yours Truly, Goldilocks by Alma Flora Ada
Yoko by Rosemary Wells
Thanks again to all who contributed to this list!
Ginger Armstrong
Chesterfield County Public Library
Chesterfield, VA 23832
garmstro@leo.vsla.edu
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Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 08:40:32 -0400
From: Charlotte Lesser <clesser@Ci.Keene.NH.US>
Subject: Very easy Cd-roms
Greetings!
I would like to buy another CD-rom for the youngest users - 2,3 year
olds - and was wondering what software you would recommend? We
currently have Reader Rabbit-Toddler which is absolutely fantastic!! It
is so user friendly and _really_ for the youngest users. We also have
Bailey's Book House, and two living books (Arthur and Just Grandma) but
there is a big leap in age between those and RR Toddler. I don't think
I want a "living book" type of program (since we have a couple) but
feel
free to include those if they really are for very young children. I
will post results to the list.
Thanks!
********************************************
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: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 12:46:55 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: cybersitter
On Fri, 16 Oct 1998, Bonita Kale wrote:
> Just read a bit of the controversy between Cybersitter (Solid Oak Co) and
> Peacefire et al--fascinating. Anyone interested in freedom of information
> might be interested in this.
>
It's interesting. I'm glad that private watchdog organizations like
Peacefire exist, but I don't quarrel with any of the filters on the market
if the companies that create them are truthful about what sort of effect
one can expect to get if their filter is installed.
After all, if people truly have freedom to choose, filter companies need
to be allowed to ply their trade. Just so long as people can choose *not*
to use 'em, as well.
Kirsten Edwards
kirstedw@kcls.org
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Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 08:04:13 -0400
From: "Sherri McCarthy" <smccarth@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
Subject: YA Sci/Tech Encyclopedia
I am looking for a current encyclopedia that covers topics in science and
technology (or, two separate sets) that would be suitable for use primarily
by 6th-9th graders -- and occasional use by older and younger students.
I'm aware of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, but our
impression is that the reading level of that is sophisticated even for high
school students. But I would be interested in hearing your experience in
using that tool with middle schoolers.
Any suggestions will be appreciated. You may reply to me offlist and I will
compile the responses. smccarth@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
Sherri McCarthy
Young Adult Librarian
1985 Baird Road
Penfield Public Library
Penfield, NY 14526
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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 11:48:22 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #469
> When I was at the Worthington (Ohio) Public Library five years ago a
> patron called Thrasher to my attention, feeling that it was inappropriate
> for the children's department. I thought, "Oh, no! Another
> ultra-conservative parent." After reading the magazine, which I dubbed
> "Trasher," I moved that it be relocated in the young adult
section of the
> library. If I had been the person making the decision, we would have
> dropped the subscription. The letters to the editor were particularly
> trashy--kind of a junior Penthouse Forum, as I recall. The ads were
> offensive. I didn't see anything of substance in the articles--it's
> supposed to be geared to skateboarders?
It's geared to a certain skateboarder-image, which many teens find
popular. I can't say I'd want anyone to emulate it, myself, however.
TRANSWORLD SKATE-BOARDER is a good alternative.
Kirsten Edwards
kirstedw@kcls.org
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Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 17:05:42 -0500
From: Peggy Northcraft <mdu002@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: Re: Use of degree letters
Bina et al,
I just checked by business cards and you are right I didn't have my degree
letters put on them. Sometimes I use them in correspondence, but not
always. Could it be we don't want to explain them? Does a professor witha
masters use letters on her cards? I don't know. Good point, though and
when I have new cards done i will put the M.A.L.S. n. thanks
Peggy
At 11:12 AM 10/15/98 -0400, you wrote:
>
>When I was in library school, I read a couple of articles about how
>librarians do not use their degree letters after their names the way
>doctors or lawyers do. I am still curious about this--I think academic
>librarians might be more inclined...
>For youth services librarians who get short shrift not only in their own
>libraries but in the greater community, perhaps adding M.L.S. after our
>names would remind people that we are trained specialists who should be
>treated as professionals...
>What do you all think?
>Why do we leave those letters off?
>Bina Williams, M.L.S.
>Bridgeport Public Library
>
>
>
>
Margaret "Peggy" Northcraft
Children's Librarian
Hannibal Public Library
Hannibal MO
mdu002@mail.connect.more.net
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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 11:33:40 -0700
From: Barbara Politano <bpolicat@gte.net>
Subject: Homeschooling and the public library
I am new to this list, so please advise me if this topic has been
covered and I'll check the archives. I have researched the involvement
of homeschoolers with their public libraries, and am now interested to
see whether the research reflects what is really happening in libraries
today. I would greatly appreciate any replies to the following
questions:
1. What, if any, outreach does your library provide homeschoolers?
2. Does your library have special programs designed specifically for
homeschoolers, or do they just join in with regular programming? What
programs are popular with homeschoolers?
3. Have you, or anyone in your library, experienced any problems with
serving homeschoolers? Please describe.
4. Please relate any positive experiences you have had with these
patrons.
5. Do you provide specific homeschooling curricular materials in your
library? Why or why not?
6. Does your library provide extended loan periods for homeschoolers?
7. How do homeschoolers impact your library?
If you could provide your name, position and library I would really
appreciate it. Thanks in advance to all who respond.
Sincerely,
- --
Barbara Politano
"Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected
sparks."
- -Samuel Johnson
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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 09:18:17 -0400
From: bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us (Bina Williams)
Subject: RE: Madeline
Shake your hands Secouez ses mains (SEK way say mann)
This means "shake his hands" or "Shake her hands"
It should be Secouez vos mains (SEK ou-ay voe mann)
Bina Williams, rusty francophone
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From: Torrie Hodgson Children's Librarian
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 1998 6:35 PM
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Subject: Re: Madeline
<snip>
Shake your hands Secouez ses mains (SEK way say mann)
<snip>
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Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 17:46:07 -0500 (CDT)
From: Tami Chumbley <tchumble@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Children's/YA Readers' Advisory CD ROM
Fellow Pubyacers --
I have the opportunity to add a readers' advisory CD ROM in the
Youth Department. We have Novelist in the Adult area, but I am not
familiar with any specific to children's and YA materials. Any words of
wisdom or suggestions? This will be on a stand alone unit for the time
being.
Please respond directly to me at tchumble@libby.rbls.lib.il.us. Thanks!
Tami Chumbley
Youth Services Manager
Bettendorf Public Library
Bettendorf, IA
319-344-4178
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Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 17:13:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Masha K. Rudman" <rudman@educ.umass.edu>
Subject: circulation software
Hi Everyone,
Has anyone used Super Circulation Expanded Documentation? It's
made by Right On programs. I'm thinking of ordering it from Vernon. The
questions I have are
Is it reliable?
What, if any, problems did you encounter with it?
Is Vernon a reliable company?
It's one tenth the price of Winnibago. I have a small library of several
thousand titles that I use for my preservice and inservice teachers. I
don't need anything horribly complicated, but I do need something that
helps me catalog, and monitors my checkouts and returns.
Masha--
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Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 11:49:23 -0600
From: Becky Smith <bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us>
Subject: Re: STUMPER--Children's Book Review Magazine
Bina Williams wrote:
>
> The Children's Book Review ceased publication about a year ago, but was
> supposedly having an electronic version continue. I don't know the URL
> though...They mentioned this in that last issue.
> Is half an answer better than no answer???
> Bina Williams
> Bridgeport Public Library
I'm not sure if this is the same thing, but there's an online
publication
called "The Scoop - The Children's Book Review Newsletter Online" at
http://www.Friend.ly.Net/scoop/
The description of the page is as follows:
> We review the latest releases of Children's Books from all major publishers
> in America. We also review smaller publishers and regional authors on a
> select basis. Our website offers activities and resources for children,
> parents and educators.
They also offer author interviews and biographies, reading lists, an
educator
resource center, and more.
Hope this helps!
- --
Becky Smith
Children's Librarian
Logan (UT) Library
bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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"We learn from history that we do not learn anything from history."
-Mark Twain-
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Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 17:12:48 -0500 (CDT)
From: Carol Reid - Bloomington Public Library
<creid@darkstar.rsa.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: access policy for minors AND MORE!!
Fellow PUBYACers
Does it bother anyone else that while we struggle mightly to
avoid censoring BOOKS, we act as though video and audio books are
allowed to be censored. I generally apply this notion to all materials
in the library: If it were a book, would we act the same?
The movie ratings are there for guidelines for parents not
for librarians. Parent Advisory stickers are there for PARENTS, not
librarians. We do not label books with warning labels; we don't restrict
access to books based on "adult language" or themes. Do we?
Why are we treating audio and video differently?
Forgive me for reacting strongly, but this is a core tenant of
librarianship-- freedom of access!!!
And, by the way, I feel the same about internet filters.
Can we discuss this?
CR
On Mon, 12 Oct 1998, Grace Rappa wrote:
> Rosalie Olds wrote:
> >
> >
> > For my class on intellectual
> > freedom I am doing a presentation on the how right to intellectual
freedom
> > for children and young adults is provided for in public libraries.
What I
> > am interested in is a sample of library policy regarding children's
and
> > young adult's use of the library throught the United States.
<snip>
>
>
>
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> Hi,
> I work in a public library in NJ. We don't really have any policies for
> children and young adults. They can come to the counter and check out
> any book they want. As far as the videos are concerned, under the age
> of 18 children are not allow to take out R rated movies. The computer
> system has a qualifer of JU for those under 18 that restricts them from
> checking them out. We just obtained a CD collection and found that on
> the front of some CD s it states"Parental advisory" or something
like
> that. We pulled them from the shelf and are trying to figure out what
> to do. I think they might do the same as the videos. If you have any
> more questions let me know.
>
> Andrea
> Camden County Library
> Voorhees, NJ
>
>
Carol Reid "You see, I don't believe that libraries
Young Adult Librarian should be drab places where people sit in
Bloomington Public Library silence, and that's been the main reason
Bloomington IL for our policiy of employing wild animals
creid@darkstar.rsa.lib.il.us as librarians." --attr. Monty Python
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Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 15:23:31 -0500
From: DLHIETT <dlh@greennet.net>
Subject: Owls: call for help
I am putting together a pre-school storyhour on owls and I'm having a =
difficult time locating songs and fingerplays on owls. I can find alot =
of songs and fingerplays on birds in general but I really wanted to =
focus on owls. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them. =
Thanks in advance.
Deb Hiett
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Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 09:39:29 -0400
From: shtulman@erving.com (Robin Shtulman)
Subject: Re: BIB: Books like Redwall
Does anyone out there know all the titles and the proper order in which to
read all of the Redwall series? I have some students who are ready to
start, but want to feel confident that they are heading off on the right
trajectory.
Thanks!
R. Shtulman
Erving Elementary School
shtulman@erving.com
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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 13:30:21 -0400
From: "Tim and Scot Capehart" <capehart@ziplink.net>
Subject: RE: special programs for homeschoolers
I'm afraid I have to agree with Adelaide Rowe. Two programs a month for a
small portion of the population is just not a justifiable use of funds or
time. I am trying desperately to pull the home schoolers in my community out
of their closet. Here they are very secretive. They have a group but will
not pass along names & addresses so we can do targeted mailings and programs
for them. I know I sound schizophrenic here. I do want to serve my home
schooling population BUT to do two programs a month for 25 or so families in
a community of over 40,000 is not a wise use of my time.
Tim Capehart
Head Children's Services
Leominster Public Library
Leominster, MA
tcapehar@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/7427
- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@nysernet.org [mailto:owner-pubyac@nysernet.org] On Behalf
Of Lorie J. O'Donnell
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 1998 4:08 PM
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Subject: Re: special programs for homeschoolers
Personally, and professionally, I think it is GREAT that this is
available for the homeschoolers! Our library also does two monthly
programs for the homeschool population. I do the younger set (K - grade
5) and our YA librarian does the older (6 - 12). For a couple of years
I did have a scouting group that came in regularly for storytimes and
tours and lessons. Certainly, not all libraries have the resources and
staff to maintain such schedules, but I always try to accomodate any
group that wants library visits, whether they be regular or sporadically
scheduled. All of these groups are library users, and potential
taxpayers, and that justifies it in my mind. The other "justification"
is that I am helping to creat/develop/mold good library users who will
be lifelong supporters of the library.
Keep up the good work!
Lorie
Adelaide Rowe wrote:
>
> Although it is noble that Justin Cooley offers monthly programming for
> homeschoolers - two programs actually, I cannot understand how it can be
> justified.(His programs sound very good too btw!) If a boy scout troop,
> or any other group came and wanted two monthly programs, should a
> library do it? I apologize if my biases are apparent, but ongoing
> library programs should be for all, not just a select group who wishes
> not to partake in public schooling for whatever reason. We give library
> tours and make up book bags for homeschoolers just like we do for
> schools, but I think two monthly programs are above and beyond our call
> of duty.
- --
***************
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: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 09:20:57 PDT
From: "Carolann Librarian" <marionlib@hotmail.com>
Subject: Pre-recorded puppet shows
I'm trying to find a source of quality pre-recorded puppet shows. I'm
certain there must be a supplier out there somewhere, but have been
searching catalogs, the web, various and sundry places for the last few
months and have come up dry.
Do any of you use pre-recorded tapes for puppet shows? Where do you buy
them?
Any help, any lead, anything no matter how small will be very highly
appreciated. Please reply directly to me at either:
carolanna@pasco.lib.fl.us
or
marionlib@hotmail.com
Thank you.
Carolann Abramoff
Youth Services Coordinator
Pasco County Library System
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Date: Sun, 18 Oct 1998 21:08:40 EDT
From: BSH5587@aol.com
Subject: CD Roms
an" LANG=3D"0">Dear Pubyacers -<BR>
<BR>
I know there has been a lot of talk about CD-Roms since I joined this lis=
tserv a year ago. I did not save any of that information because we were=
not considering CD-Roms. Well, at this point, our director has given me=
the go ahead to research CD-Rom circulation. So, here I am with a thous=
and questions for you. <BR>
<BR>
1.) =09If you do circulate CD-Roms, what are the pros and cons you have =
come across?<BR>
<BR>
2.) =09Do you allow CD-Roms for in-house use? Do the patrons need to ch=
eck them out to =09use =09them in-house? Do you use your internet termin=
al or do you have a separate =09terminal =09for this?<BR>
<BR>
3.) What is your circulation policy for CD-Roms?<BR>
<BR>
4.) What is the average price range for CD-Roms and is there a good sour=
ce for them?<BR>
<BR>
5.) What have you found to be the most popular CD-Roms in your collectio=
n?<BR>
<BR>
6.) Is there a certain age group that seems to use them the most?<BR>
<BR>
6.) Is there anything else you think I may need to report to the directo=
r about CD-Roms?<BR>
<BR>
You may e-mail be privately, but since I do think this is of much interes=
t to many of us, I would suggest posting directly to the listserv.<BR>
Brenda S. Hauck<BR>
Young Adult Specialist<BR>
Swanton Public Library<BR>
305 Chestnut St.<BR>
Swanton, OH 43558<BR>
bsh5587@aol.com<BR>
<BR>
(419) 826-2760 (v)<BR>
(419) 826-1020 (f) </HTML>
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Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 14:21:41 PDT
From: "pam standhart" <pumbaacat@hotmail.com>
Subject: halloween costume
I would like to dress up this Halloween as a character from a children's
book. Does anyone have any ideas that wouldn't be too hard or costly???
Thanks
Pam Standhart
Children's Information Specialist
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
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Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 19:01:09 -0400
From: mellifur@tiac.net
Subject: Re: Use of degree letters
>
Sender: owner-pubyac@localhost
Precedence: bulk
Reply-To: pubyac@nysernet.org
When I was hired for this position, one of the first things my director had
me do was provide information for my business cards (I'm not sure how often
I'll need them, but I've got 1,000) and my desk nameplate. He made sure my
degrees were noted on both.
(But I notice that I haven't put them into my .sig file!)
It's surprising how often patrons comment on the M.L.S. after they notice
my nameplate.
Miriam Neiman
M. Neiman
mellifur@tiac.net
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Glastonbury, CT
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my organization.
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