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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 12:34:52 -0500 (EST)
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 12:40:17 -0800 (PST)
From: Rosa Peda <rosapeda@spl.org>
Subject: YA Romance Series
I need your help in identifying the titles and author of this series.
I know that this is an African American Romance Series for YA's put
out by the "BET" or Black Entertainment Television. Checking Books
In Print, Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble, I can't locate any such series.
Any ideas?
Thanks for your help
Rose Peda
Rainier Beach Branch
YA Librarian
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Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 11:22:34 -0600
From: TChumbley@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
Subject: Stumper Solved
Thanks to all who responded to my stumper about how colors came into the
world. I had several recommendations and it looks like the patron will
choose between The Great Blueness by Arnold Lobel or How the World Got Its
Color by Marilyn Hirsch. She was thrilled that we could find the
information.
Tami Chumbley
Youth Services Manager
Bettendorf (IA) Public Library
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 16:44:37 -0500
From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
Subject: security for chat rooms
Does anyone know of or use security software that blocks chat rooms only
on public internet terminals? Please respond directly to me and I will
post the answer.
Christine M. Hill
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
chill@willingboro.org
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 17:25:50 PST
From: "Eva Mitnick" <emitnick@hotmail.com>
Subject: storytime craft "bathtime"
Hey everyone!
I always offer a easy craft/activity for my storytime kids (ages 2 to
5), but I just can't seem to come up with a craft to go with my
"bathtime" storytime.
Does anyone know of an easy, non-wet bathtime craft for little ones?
Thanks so much!
Eva Mitnick emitnick@hotmail.com
Venice Branch
Los Angeles Public Library
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Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 16:05:42 -0500
From: schachtc@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us
Subject: Phone Call
Once again, burdened by a question too great to be answered from my own
meagre store of knowledge, I come as a supplicant to place my burden on
the alter of THE COLLECTIVE WISDOM... I have a patron who wants to give
as a gift to a preschooler of her acquaintance membership in some sort
of BOOK OF THE MONTH club for small children where each month said small
child will receive in the mail an appropriate book or 2 or 3, or at the
least a list of new books to choose from. Anybody know of such that
wouldn't have to go through a school like the Troll and Scholastic ones
do? Anyone have any personal experience with what Groliers does in this
area? Are there any I should be sure to stay away from?TIA!!!
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
schachtc@Macomb.lib.mi.us.
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 12:45:14 -0800
From: Deborah Raiche <draiche@innercite.com>
Subject: Amazon Adventure Stumper Solved
Thank you to everyone who replied to my question about two teenage brothers
and an Amazon Adventure. The books are by Willard Price. Some of the
titles are African Adventure, Arctic Adventure, Safari Adventure, and, of
course, Amazon Adventure (I don't know how I missed it the first time I
checked). After checking again, I found several of the titles (possibly)
available through Amazon.com
Our patron was very happy to get this information.
Thanks again,
Deborah
Children's Department
El Dorado County Library
Placerville, CA
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Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 09:19:21 -0600
From: Peggy Northcraft <mdu002@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: stumper - Eloise
Fellow Yaccers:
Early on a Saturday a patron asked for a book or books about a little girl
named Eloise who lived on the top floor of a hotel, patrons says probably
she was rich and lived in the penthouse. She had tutors, including one who
was French. There were no parents featured in the story.
Checked A to Zoo without success.
TIA
Peggy
Margaret "Peggy" Northcraft
Children's Librarian
Hannibal Public Library
Hannibal MO (pop. 18.004)
mdu002@mail.connect.more.net
"Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; easy to
govern, but impossible to enslave." Henry Peter Brougham
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Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 09:19:21 -0600
From: Peggy Northcraft <mdu002@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: stumper - Eloise
Fellow Yaccers:
Early on a Saturday a patron asked for a book or books about a little girl
named Eloise who lived on the top floor of a hotel, patrons says probably
she was rich and lived in the penthouse. She had tutors, including one who
was French. There were no parents featured in the story.
Checked A to Zoo without success.
TIA
Peggy
Margaret "Peggy" Northcraft
Children's Librarian
Hannibal Public Library
Hannibal MO (pop. 18.004)
mdu002@mail.connect.more.net
"Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; easy to
govern, but impossible to enslave." Henry Peter Brougham
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 16:41:54 -0500 (EST)
From: "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Thanks for printer advice!
I got many responses to my problem of the young woman who was printing
reams of stuff form the internet and walking out without paying. The two
most common solutions were as follows: 1. to have all computers print to
one centrally located printer. Patrons would have to pay staff to pick
up their printouts. 2. Remove all paper from the printers,have patrons
pay for the sheets they need. It was also suggested that this teen lose
her internet privileges, and I had suggested the same thing to my
director, but it seems we would be on shaky ground, legally, doing so.
What we are doing is monitoring her and writing down dates, times, and
pages printed. I think the two suggestions you all gave me are good and
may be quite helpful - thank you all!
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle LIbrary, Armonk, NY
(mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us)
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 16:41:54 -0500 (EST)
From: "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Thanks for printer advice!
I got many responses to my problem of the young woman who was printing
reams of stuff form the internet and walking out without paying. The two
most common solutions were as follows: 1. to have all computers print to
one centrally located printer. Patrons would have to pay staff to pick
up their printouts. 2. Remove all paper from the printers,have patrons
pay for the sheets they need. It was also suggested that this teen lose
her internet privileges, and I had suggested the same thing to my
director, but it seems we would be on shaky ground, legally, doing so.
What we are doing is monitoring her and writing down dates, times, and
pages printed. I think the two suggestions you all gave me are good and
may be quite helpful - thank you all!
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle LIbrary, Armonk, NY
(mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us)
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 06:41:30 EST
From: Rsponaas@aol.com
Subject: Children's books in Chinese
We have a patron who is looking for children's books in Chinese. The only
source I know of is Asia Kids, which she already has access to. I'll quote
what she wrote to me:
"I'm trying to locate copies of Children's Literature books, written in
Chinese or Chinese and English. All of my ESL students in Clemson are
Chinese. I have access to the Internet both at home and at school if you can
suggest some sources/addresses. I also am trying to find out names of any
companies that sell children's books in Chinese. I'm familiar with Asia Kids
and have ordered from them for other books."
I'm not sure if the comment about Internet access means she wants Chinese-
English web sites or can order over the net - maybe both. I can find a few
addresses of Chinese publishers but have no idea if they export to the US or
what there terms are, also no clue as to quality. Can anyone out there help
me with this? Respond directly and I'll post responses to the list. Thanks.
Susan Sponaas, Children's Services Coordinator
Greenville (S.C.) County Library
Susan_S@greenville.lib.sc.us or RSponaas@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 11:39:27 -0600 (CST)
From: Dzierzbicki <dzierzbi@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Salaries and the Missouri St. Lib.
I know we had a big discussion on salary ranges and professionalism a
while back, but after reading the job postings from the Missouri State
Library recently, I just have to bring it up again.
In the posting it listed several postions. Two (Coordinator of Volunteers
and Children's Librarian) were listed with the same salary range of
"$30,060". Here's the catch....the Child.'s Lib. position
"requires an
MLS degree" while the Volunteer's postion "requires Bachelor's degree
and
two years of appropriate experience."
Now, I understand, first-hand, how time consuming and difficult a Volunteer
Coordinators position can be, (i am not trying to offend any Volunteer
Coordinators or the Missouri State Libary, really;-]), but if our MLS
degrees are only equal to the same salary as that of a Bachelor's degree, can
someone explain to me why (outside of personal desire) did we spend all the
time, money, and personal heartache on completing MLS degrees?
I will get off my soapbox now---thank you for the chance to vent.
##############################################################################
"But wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that
enchanted place on the top of the Forest, a little boy and his Bear will
always be playing." A.A.Milne <The house at Pooh corner>
Monica A. Dzierzbicki email: dzierzbi@sls.lib.il.us
Children's Librarian (630)887-8760
Indian Prairie Public Library
Darien,IL
(formerly of Palos Park Pub. Lib., IL)
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 11:39:27 -0600 (CST)
From: Dzierzbicki <dzierzbi@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Salaries and the Missouri St. Lib.
I know we had a big discussion on salary ranges and professionalism a
while back, but after reading the job postings from the Missouri State
Library recently, I just have to bring it up again.
In the posting it listed several postions. Two (Coordinator of Volunteers
and Children's Librarian) were listed with the same salary range of
"$30,060". Here's the catch....the Child.'s Lib. position
"requires an
MLS degree" while the Volunteer's postion "requires Bachelor's degree
and
two years of appropriate experience."
Now, I understand, first-hand, how time consuming and difficult a Volunteer
Coordinators position can be, (i am not trying to offend any Volunteer
Coordinators or the Missouri State Libary, really;-]), but if our MLS
degrees are only equal to the same salary as that of a Bachelor's degree, can
someone explain to me why (outside of personal desire) did we spend all the
time, money, and personal heartache on completing MLS degrees?
I will get off my soapbox now---thank you for the chance to vent.
##############################################################################
"But wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that
enchanted place on the top of the Forest, a little boy and his Bear will
always be playing." A.A.Milne <The house at Pooh corner>
Monica A. Dzierzbicki email: dzierzbi@sls.lib.il.us
Children's Librarian (630)887-8760
Indian Prairie Public Library
Darien,IL
(formerly of Palos Park Pub. Lib., IL)
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 10:21:45 -0500
From: Melody Allen <melodyan@lori.state.ri.us>
Subject: job opening in RI
Assistant Director for Neighborhood & Family Services
Assistant Director for Neighborhood & Family Services The Providence public
Library is looking for a creative, energetic individual to join our senior
management team. The Assistant Director for Neighborhood and Family Services, is
responsible, and accountable, for services at 9 branch libraries, for services
to children from preschoolers through young adults, and a variety of community
services. She or he reports to the Director and assists with the management of
the library in a team environment. The Library is vital part of the ongoing
renaissance of the city of Providence. Neighborhood services need to be
expanded. New services need to be developed and current services need to be
rethought and repackaged to insure their relevance to the communities we serve.
We are looking for someone who can see beyond the traditional library service
format. We need a leader to develop and implement a program of new and exciting
services to the neighborhoods of our city - someone with the!
!
!
people skills and the drive to organize and negotiate cooperative and
collaborative arrangements with schools and community agencies. Requirements:
MLS from an ALA accredited program; extensive (10 years) supervision in a large
or medium sized public library. Experience providing direct service to adults or
children a public library branch setting is required. Salary Range: $50,000 -
$65,000 annually. Apply: Apply with resume and cover letter elaborating on your
vision of library service in the 21st century to: Dan Austin, Assistant Director
- Administrative Services, Providence Public Library, 225 Washington Street,
Providence, RI 02903, (401) 455-8061. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. AA/EEO.
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 12:59:48 -0500 (EST)
From: "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Halloween
You're quite right, Lee, and, in this area, fundamentalist Christians
*have* objected to Halloween because it is a Pagan holiday! I expect
that's happened in other parts of the country, as well (I'm writing from
Westchester county, NY). Basically, you cannot please everyone - also,
library programs are voluntary, aren't they? If there is interest in
your community, I see nothing wrong with having programs that emphasize
the secular aspects of Christmas, Halloween and Valentine's day. In the
USA today, these holidays are almost entirely secular, anyway. But
also, I feel librarians are educators, particularly in the youth
services. So, should we be barred from doing any programs that deal with
cultures other than our own or which may offend some patrons? I am not
(I hope) being insensitive; I do see the problem, but it seems to me we
would be better off presenting as many different cultures and religions
as possible, as accurately as we can. This, after all, is what we try to
do in collection development. Are books and programs so very different?
Just a thought - not trying to be argumentative. Nice description of
Samhain, Lee!
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, NOrth Castle Library, Armonk, NY
(mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us)
On Wed, 13 Jan 1999 alethea@torchlake.com wrote:
> Hi all -
> I appreciate the problems non-Christians have with Christian holidays, and
> if your library or you personally decide not to celebrate Halloween, I
> won't argue. But. Halloween may be All Hallows Eve, and as such nominally
> Christian, but the rituals we use to celebrate it are rooted in its pagan
> origins. Halloween is Samhain, one of the four great Celtic festivals, and
> on Samhain the gates between this world and the world of the Sidhe were
> opened and traffic was possible both to and from that world. Great
> bonfires were built, and people stayed close to the fires (if they knew
> what was good for them), and strangers who approached the fires (usually?
> often? sometimes? carrying a lantern made of a human skull - the pumpkin is
> a substitute), were given more than the usual Celtic hospitality (treats)
> in case they were members of the Sidhe (and therefore capable of quite
> nasty tricks). It seems to me that Halloween-as-we-know-it is NOT
> Christian. (Maybe people should object to it because it is so very pagan.)
> So what do you-all do about Valentine's Day?
> Cheers
> Lee-the-currently-unemployed
>
>
>
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Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 15:53:52 -0800 (PST)
From: "Kathy Tyson" <kathyt@lvccld.lib.nv.us>
Subject: Resources on Plants and Sound
I have had several requests for the information that I got on plants and
sound, so here is what I have notations for. (Some things were deleted
because we did not have them and the patron was not interested in
ILL--sorry!)
Thanks again to everyone who sent information to me. My patron feels A
LOT better about the project now!
Kathy Tyson
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BOOKS:
The secret life of plants....by Peter Tompkins
Experimenting with plants: projects for home, garden, and classroom....by
Joel Beller. (suggested section: "Sound and music")
Plantwatching: how plants remember, tell time, form partnerships,
and more....by Malcolm B. Wilkins
Projects with plants....by Seymour Simon
(section titled: "An experiment that questions the effect of music
on plant growth.")
More ideas for science projects....by Robert Gardner
(Section title: "Do plants have 'ears'?")
Don't tickle the elephant tree.....by Phillip Barnard
_______ __________ _________ __________ __________ _______
WEBSITES:
"French Physicist Creates New Melodies--Plant songs"
http://www.earthpulse.com/science/songs.html
"Plants Growth"
http://webster.aip.org/HyperNewsConf/hn/anderson/1/2.htm
"Talking to plants" (Alaska Science Forum #837)
http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ScienceForum/ASF8/837.html
Newsgroup posting: "Can you tell me where I can get information on the
effect of music on plant growth?"
http://www.shu.ac.uk/schools/sci/sol/cgi/answers/sf05.htm
Newsgroup posting: "How does music (particularly classical) affect the
growth of plants?"
http://www.shu.ac.uk/schools/sci/sol/cgi/answers/sf195.htm
Newsgroup posting: "Does music affect a plants growth?"
http://olbers.kent.edu/~alcomed/wwwboard/messages/2766.html
Newsgroup posting: "Re:plants and music"
http://www.bio.net/hypermail/PLANT_EDUCATION/9603/0014.html
=) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =)
Kathleen Tyson
Young People's Librarian
Sahara West Library E-mail: kathyt@lvccld.lib.nv.us
9600 West Sahara Ave. Phone: (702) 228-3321
Las Vegas, NV 89117 Fax: (702) 838-1857
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend.
Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
~~~Groucho Marx~~~
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Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 16:47:26 -0800
From: Estella Prendez <EstellaP@lhqsmtp.colapl.org>
Subject: Job Bulletin
This message has been posted to multiple listings. Please excuse the
duplication.
Bulletin No.:
461-158
January 13, 1999
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A RE-BULLETIN TO UPDATE THE SALARY AND
THE EXAMINATION DATES. IT SUPERSEDES THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
LIBRARIAN I EXAMINATION NUMBER Q8334P, POSTED JULY 13, 1998.
TO APPLY: To obtain an application and schedule an examination
appointment, contact Brenda LaFave or Bea Co at (562) 940-8434,
Monday through Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This
examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. The
next scheduled examinations will be held as follows: February 12, April
9 and June 11, 1999 at the Public Library Headquarters, 7400 E.
Imperial Highway, Room 223, Downey, California
LIBRARIAN I
Salary: $2,878.00 - $3,564.36
Exam No: Q8334P
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A Master of
Library Science degree - OR - completion of 36 graduate quarter units in
a library science curriculum leading to a Master of Library Science
degree.
LICENSE: Some positions in this classification, depending upon
assignment, require possession of a valid California Class "3" Driver
License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered
these positions will be required to show proof of a driver license before
appointment.
REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Persons who are successful in this
examination but who do not have a Master of Library Science degree will
be withheld from the eligible list until this degree is obtained.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a
passing grade on the examination will be added to the eligible list and,
unless appointed, will appear in the order of their score group for a
period of at least four (4) months following the date of eligibility. No
person may compete in this examination more than once every four (4)
months.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
-Must be able to retrieve and place books and materials on high shelves
at maximum of 90" above the floor and place and retrieve items on floor
level shelves in order to weed shelves and locate collection materials.
- Must be able to use Automated Circulation System computer
terminals and other computer generated equipment; input
data into a computer terminal; and use telephone equipment.
- Extensive public and telephone contact requiring good
communication skills. Employees must exhibit a positive and
friendly service approach when dealing with customers.
- Must be able to travel to locations throughout Los Angeles County
to attend meetings, training sessions, and conduct specific
assignments.
- Must be able to operate audio-visual equipment, photocopy
machines, microfilm/microfiche reader printers and other equipment.
- Must be able to prepare various reports.
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Public Library does not discriminate against applicants with
disabilities. If an applicant wishes special arrangements to accommodate
an impairment, the applicant should contact the Department#s ADA
Coordinator at (562) 940-8431 by the last day of filing.
VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible list for this examination
may be used to fill permanent positions at facilities throughout the County
of Los Angeles.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION: This examination will consist of an
interview covering training, experience, personal fitness and general
ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%.
Candidates claiming Veteran#s Credit must present a copy of their
honorable discharge or Certificate of Service (DD214) at the time of filing.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: It is to
your advantage to fill out your application completely and
correctly so that you receive full credit for your related
education and experience. If your application is incomplete, it may be
rejected at any stage of the selection process. In addition, please submit
a resume of your education and experience and proof of a Master of
Library Science Degree with your application. IT IS THE APPLICANT#S
RESPONSIBILITY TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY,
LEGIBLY AND CORRECTLY BEFORE SUBMITTING IT.
Successful candidates must complete a background investigation,
including a fingerprint search. Examples of disqualifying factors may
include:
- Any Felony conviction
- Job related misdemeanor convictions
- Certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic
violations
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an
effort to improve compliance with court-ordered child, family and spousal
support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e.
name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly
reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating
persons who owe these obligations. Welfare and Institutions Code
Section 11478.8 also permits the District Attorney to request additional
employment and identifying information under specified circumstances.
Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this
information.
EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION: Immigration law requires that all
persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original
documents to the County which show satisfactory proof of: 1) Identity
and 2) U.S. Citizenship or a legal right to work permanently in the United
States.
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