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Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 14:38:21 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #491
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Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1998 10:51:21 -0500
From: "Mary K. Chelton" <mchelton@pop.erols.com>
Subject: Fwd: Congress on Professional Education
Ken asked me to forward the previous posts, so I'm sending this one, too.
Mary K.
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>To: alacoun@ala1.ala.org
>From: Ken Haycock <haycock@unixg.ubc.ca>
>Subject: Congress on Professional Education
>Cc: member-forum@ala.org
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>Further to the information that I posted last month about the work of the
>steering committee for the Congress on Professional Education, I am pleased
>to inform you that the initial invitations will be issued next week. As I
>pointed out in the posting there will be many opportunities for
>participation before, during and after the Congress but numbers will be
>limited to approximately 100 on site delegates. These invitations will be
>addressed primarily to organizations/associations with some individual
>invitations for specific reasons. The total of this first round constitutes
>fewer than half of the total delegate number; once the representatives are
>named the steering committee will add names, ensuring appropriate
>representation of experience, type of library environment, ethnicity,
>geographic area, other special group, etc. We are not unaware that this is
>one of the more sensitive areas of responsibility and are therefore keeping
>you fully informed as we move forward. I would reiterate that any member
>should feel comfortable in putting forth her or his ideas to any member of
>the steering committee at this stage of development or to this or any other
>listserv. Thank you for your continuing support of this process.--Ken
>
>Congress on Professional Education
>
>"1st Round" Organizations
>
>The initial round of invitations will be to organizations, each of which
>will be invited to send a person to the Congress.
>
>Once the initial names are received, the Steering Committee will use
>reserved "2nd round" invitations to "balance" * for
diversity, geography,
>experience, environment, etc.
>
>Organizational Invitations:
>
>ALA Affiliates (13 of *..)
>American Association of Law Libraries
>American Indian Library Association
>American Society for Information Science
>Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association
>Association for Library and Information Science Education
>Association of Research Libraries
>Black Caucus of ALA
>Canadian Library Association
>Chinese-American Librarians Association
>Medical Library Association
>REFORMA (National Association to Promote Library Services to the Spanish
>Speaking)
>Special Libraries Association
>Urban Libraries Council
>
>ALA Divisions (11)
>American Association of School Librarians
>American Library Trustee Association
>Association for Library Collections & Technical Services
>Association for Library Service to Children
>Association of College and Research Libraries
>Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies
> (now includes Independent Librarians Round Table)
>Library Administration and Management Association
>Library and Information Technology Association
>Public Library Association
>Reference and User Services Association
>Young Adult Library Services Association
>
>ALA Round Tables (4 of 17)
>Armed Forces Libraries Round Table
>Federal Librarians Round Table
>Continuing Library Education and Network Exchange
>New Members Round Table
>
>Other
>Chief Officers of State Library Agencies
>Council for Higher Education Accreditation
>National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
>Society of American Archivists
>
>There will also be a small number of personal invitations in the first
>round. Individual invitations will be sent to the ALA presidential
>candidates, two former directors of the Office of Accreditation, two former
>chairs of the COA, the director of the National Teaching Standards Board
>[developing competency standards for school library media specialists], the
>ALA representative to the NCATE Professional Standards Board and an ALA
>leader who is an NCATE graduate.
>****************************************************
>Dr. Ken Haycock, Professor and Director
>The University of British Columbia
>School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
>831-1956 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
>Voice: 604-822-4991; Fax: 604-822-6006
>****************************************************
>
Mary K. Chelton
Associate Professor
Graduate School of Library & Information Studies
Queens College
254 Rosenthal Library
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11367-1597
Voice: (718) 997-3667
Fax: (718) 997-3797
Home: 35 Mercury Ave.
East Patchogue, NY 11772
Voice: (516) 286-4255
"Until we extend the circle of our compassion to all living things, we will
not ourselves find peace." Albert Schweitzer
Don't buy puppies in pet stores! STOP PUPPY MILLS!
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Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1998 19:11:03 -0700
From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
Subject: Activities for middle-school
Fellow librarians:
An America Reads volunteer asked me to suggest activities for 4-5 stations
set up in the middle school during an evening book fair that kids and their
parents could visit together. I've kept all the great suggestions for
library booths that were discussed a few months ago, but most of those
ideas (bookmarks, puppets, etc.) are for younger children. These tables
would try to entice students in grades 6-8 with book-related activities,
but she doesn't want anything too academic or childish.
These are a few ideas I thought of:
1. A Redwall table with the Redwall map, books and activities from the
Redwall homepage.
2. Some short mysteries to solve together, from books like "More Stories to
Solve", "Encyclopedia Brown" or "You Be the Jury",
along with booklists and
displays of mystery books.
3. Letting kids vote "Good Books" or "Bad Books" with a wide
variety of
familiar books, and letting them drop them into two boxes, or two parts of
the table, to stir up some discussion about why kids like some books and
don't like others.(This from a SLJ article years ago.)
4. I thought perhaps a display of sure-fire hits, new books, magazines,
Calvin & Hobbes, etc. and some handouts on books for reluctant readers and
good read-aloud books, would appeal to parents. Couldn't think of an
activity.
Have you done any book-related activites with middle-schoolers that you
think might work for this evening program?? Please respond directly to me
at <christin@mtlib.org>. Thanks!
Cindy Christin
Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
220 E. Lamme
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-582-2400
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 00:35:01 -0500
From: Katy Grant <imzadi@thepoint.net>
Subject: Re: breakfast serials
>Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 13:55:22 -0500 (EST)
>From: Rebecca Hastings <rhasting@vlc.lib.mi.us>
>Subject: breakfast serials
>
>dear pubyackers, has anyone seen the "breakfast serials" in any of
their
>local newspapers? the detroit news is currently running orphan journey
>home. have i been under a rock somewhere? i think it's a great idea,
>but it seems that the kids who have access to a daily newspaper would
>also have access to books--bought or borrowed. what/who is the market
>target?
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Rebecca,
I haven't yet seen the ones you are talking about but on the Web
there are some of the so called "breakfast series" made just for the
Web. I
thought someone might want to check them out. Here are the addresses.
http://www.hyperbole.com/full/serial/roland/roland.html
http://www.hyperbole.com/home.html
http://www.breakfastserials.com/
At one point The Baltimore Sun was giving over at least one whole page to
children's literature a week. I believe it was on Fridays. I have seen The
Baltimore Sun for a while so I am not sure if they are continuing with
this.
Katy Grant
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 9:16:56 -0500
From: Serena Butch <SCP_BUTCH@sals.edu>
Subject: RE: Library Pages
In our library, pages are hired through Civil Service, but each library
department can choose their own people. In the children's room we train
pages far better than other departments and like to have them work only
for us! We don't have a formal dress code, but tell all the kids we hire
that they are not allowed to wear shorts, tank tops or t-shirts with
inappropriate sayings or language - or hats, either. The only questions
they are allowed to answer are directional - all reference questions
must be referred to the librarian, even if they know the answer!
S. Butch Schenectady County Public
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 08:23:29 -0500
From: aparadise@juno.com (Andrew Paradise)
Subject: Re: Cookie decorating
This is getting old now, but worked very well- generic (to keep price
down) graham crackers- white frosting in cans, coconut, "froot loops"
type cereal, choc chips, red hots, and a little colored sugar. Use
frosting on foam plates as "foundation" or else house falls over. @
crackers for 4 sides, 2 for roof- hold till frosting "sets" deco with
plastic knife and pre-assembled "craft materials". Oh, mini-
marshmallows, etc. Good luck
Anne
"Librarian (like Stewardess, Certified Public Accountant, Used Car
Salesman) is
one of those occupations that people assume attract a certain deformed
personality."
Elizabeth McCracken *The
Giant's House*
Anne and Andy Paradise, Librarians-- andrew or anne@gary.lib.in.us
aparadise@juno.com
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:09:59 -0500 (EST)
From: "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Teens and disruptive/security Problems
Excellent response, Tom! I agree on all points - we, too, have had more
trouble with adult men viewing innappropriate sites than with teens. And
the little ones whaling away on the keyboard are really something! It's
true that most people of all ages are good, respectful library users -
and some people, of all ages, are not!
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle, P.L., Armonk, NY
(mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us0
On Thu, 5 Nov 1998, Edmonds Library Reference Dept wrote:
> I strongly agree with Marge Tassione on this issue. Every age group
> includes individuals that cause some problems. The latest high profile
> disruptive problem in our library is adults with cell phones. Unattended
> children
> who run around, pound on the terminals or swing on the security system
> are
> a much more prevelant problem than teens. I think if we did an unbiased
> survey of the lose/theft of library materials in public libraries we
> would
> find that all age groups are involved, and that the "big
expensive"
> items,
> such as reference books, tend to be taken by adults.
>
> Every library has a few teens who cause problems, but these often
> get an inordinate amount of attention. As a percentage of total
> teen users I believe this number is relatively small. We hear a great
> deal of concern about teen use of the Internet, but the bulk of people
> I have seen viewing "questionable" sites are adult males.
>
> I have to conclude that adult attitudes and stereotypes regarding
> teenagers contribute to many librarians view about the extent of this
> problem.
>
> Tom Reynolds
> A/YA Librarian
> Edmonds Library
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 08:49:42 -0500
From: aparadise@juno.com (Andrew Paradise)
Subject: Re: historical fiction
Actually, Andrew chose the quote. But we are "one flesh" if not always
one mind- so I agree. Maybe we ought to take turns choosing signature
quotes?
Anne
"Librarian (like Stewardess, Certified Public Accountant, Used Car
Salesman) is
one of those occupations that people assume attract a certain deformed
personality."
Elizabeth McCracken *The
Giant's House*
Anne and Andy Paradise, Librarians-- andrew or anne@gary.lib.in.us
aparadise@juno.com
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 08:58:03 -0500
From: aparadise@juno.com (Andrew Paradise)
Subject: Re: Parenting collection in children's area
You are the person in charge, now. Do what seems best to you!
Seriously, keep tabs for a while on the types of questions you are asked.
Separate collections should help the reader's advisory process. Also
consider the processing and shelving of specialized materials when you
order.
Anne
"Librarian (like Stewardess, Certified Public Accountant, Used Car
Salesman) is
one of those occupations that people assume attract a certain deformed
personality."
Elizabeth McCracken *The
Giant's House*
Anne and Andy Paradise, Librarians-- andrew or anne@gary.lib.in.us
aparadise@juno.com
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 09:48:48 -0600
From: "Corby Poursaba" <poursaba@yukon.lib.ok.us>
Subject: Re: Kidstuff
We, too, were burned by Kidstuff. After 2 years of unresolved promises and
dangling, we cancelled our subscription. Glad to know we weren't the only
ones taken for a ride!
Corby Poursaba
Mabel C. Fry Public Library
Yukon, OK
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 18:40:18 -0500 (EST)
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 13:39:54 -0500 (EST)
From: "Paul F. Schaffner" <pfs@umich.edu>
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Subject: Re: historical fiction
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> I would appreciate any advice regarding historical fiction
> suggestions for teachers and other library patrons.
The Ann Arbor District Library maintains two lightly annotated lists of
recommended historical fiction titles at...
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pfs/aapl/hf-ow.html
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pfs/aapl/hf-us.html
...covering "Old World" and American history respectively.
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Paul Schaffner | pfs@umich.edu | http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pfs/
o (volunteer) Youth Services Webber, Ann Arbor District Library
o Head/Tech Services, Jackson Community College Library, Jackson MI
o Prod.Coordinator, MEC Project, Univ.of Mich. Digital Library Pgm
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 13:45:04 -0500
From: Michael Perry <MPerry@imcpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: RE: pubyac V1 #488
Greetings, PUBYAC'ers:
I have been lurking and watching the discussion on Internet access for
children. We let the children use the terminals without guidance or gross
supervision. We can see the terminals from the reference desk at my branch,
if a page slips through, we get them off of it right away. Failure to do so
results in Internet priv's being removed. Parents assume responsibility for
the children's actions. We do use WebTrack, a site selection software
package that allows us to choose and select the Internet sites we choose to
have accessible from our equipment. We live in the real world, here.
...and yes, we also have the abandoning parents and the kids who love to
enter in nasty searches just to see the banners fly by in the results
pages.....
hmmmm.
Michael
This is our statement:
Parents of minor children assume responsibility for their children's use of
the Internet through the
Library's connection. Parents and children are encouraged to read and Child
Safety on the
Information Highway and My Rules for Online Safety.
Here is our IMCPL Disclaimer& Acceptable Use Standards:
(Available at http://www.imcpl.lib.in.us/disclaim.htm)
Disclaimer
The Internet and its available resources contain a wide variety of
material and opinions from
varied points of view. Users need to be good information consumers,
questioning the validity of
the information. Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate,
complete or current
information. The user is the selector in using the Internet with
individual choices and decisions.
The Internet is not monitored by any entity. Users may encounter material
that could be
considered inappropriate.
Parents of minor children assume responsibility for their children's use
of the Internet through the
Library's connection. Parents and children are encouraged to read and
Child Safety on the
Information Highway and My Rules for Online Safety.
The Library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility arising
from access to or use of
information obtained through its electronic information systems, or any
consequences thereof.
Acceptable Use Standards for
Internet and IMCPL Computers
All electronic traffic originating from the Indianapolis-Marion County
Public Library Connection
shall be in accordance with these Acceptable Use Standards. Failure to
abide by these
standards may result in the loss of Internet, computer, and Library
privileges.
Acceptable Use
Use of the Library's computers shall be guided by the following
principles:
1.Respect for the privacy of others.
2.Attention to the legal protection provided by copyright and license
to programs and data.
3.Consideration for the security and functioning of computers, computer
networks, and
systems.
4.Library staff may limit PC access time if other library patrons are
waiting for access to
PCs.
Unacceptable Use
1.It is not acceptable to use the Indianapolis-Marion County Public
Library Computers for
any purposes which violate U.S. or state laws, to transmit
threatening, obscene or
harassing materials, or to interfere with or disrupt network users,
services or equipment.
Disruptions include, but are not limited to: distribution of
unsolicited advertising,
propagation of computer worms and viruses, tampering with computer or
network
security, and using the network to make unauthorized entry into any
systems accessible
via Library computers. Illegal acts involving the Library's computers
may be subject to
prosecution by local, state or federal authorities.
2.Users may not represent themselves as another person.
3.Users shall not develop programs that harass other users or cause
harm to other
computer systems. Examples of such programs are computer "viruses"
and "worms."
4.It is assumed that information and resources accessible via the
Library's computers are
private to the individuals and organizations which own or hold rights
to those resources
and information, unless specifically stated otherwise by the owners
or holders of those
rights. It is therefore not acceptable for an individual to use the
Library's computers to
access information or resources unless permission to do so has been
granted by the
owner or holder of rights to those resources or information.
5.Malicious use is not acceptable. Use of the Indianapolis-Marion
County Public Library
Connection and any attached network in a manner that precludes or
significantly hampers
its use by others is not allowed.
6.Unsolicited advertising is not acceptable.
7.Computing resources shall not be used to access pornographic
materials.
8.No purchase may be made via the Internet Connection. There is no
security for credit
card numbers or account numbers in the Library's software.
Modifications to These Standards
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library reserves the right to modify
these standards at
any time.
Of course, I only offer the public disclaimer here and don't act as
representative of or for I-MCPL.
Michael Perry
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Date: Fri, 06 Nov 1998 16:50:07 -0500
From: "Deborah Brightwell" <DBRIGHT@ci.coppell.tx.us>
Subject: Internet Child Abuse -Reply
How about a time limit on the amount of time spent on the internet?
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Date: Fri, 06 Nov 1998 17:03:07 -0500
From: "Deborah Brightwell" <DBRIGHT@ci.coppell.tx.us>
Subject: breakfast serials -Reply
I am not sure who the market target is, but if it gets kids to read the
newspaper every day, I think that is great. I started reading things like Dear
Abby in my early teens and now I don't do to sleep till I read the whole paper.
Newspapers are so chea
p and so much in them, I think they are one of our best buys!
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Date: Fri, 06 Nov 1998 17:16:53 -0500
From: "Deborah Brightwell" <DBRIGHT@ci.coppell.tx.us>
Subject: Library Pages -Reply
At our library, the Circulation Supervisor supervises the pages, but this is the
first library I have worked at that does it that way. The other libraries I have
worked at, the pages are supervised by the librarians. Our pages are also given
a dress co
de. Because of the work they do, it is a little more relaxed than the rest of
the staff, which I think is reasonable. We haven't had problems so far with them
coming to "relaxed". As to reference questions, they are allowed to
answer very basic questio
ns: Where's the bathroom, what time do we close, where are the reference books.
Otherwise they are instructed to send the patron to another staff member to
answer. I have worked a some libraries where pages weren't allowed to even
answer even these type
s of questions though.
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