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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 10:59:56 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #640
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 11:16:22 -0500 (EST)
From: Holley J Varley <varleyho@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: bare hands
Hi,
Has anyone read Bare Hands by Bart Moeyaert? It was recently translated
from Flemish and received a starred review in Booklist. It's a dark
story about a boy who kills a farmer's pet duck and in retaliation, the
farmer kills his dog. Amazon lists it for ages 9-12. I don't think this
age group will read it. I don't think I would have finished it if I
didn't have to. Any thoughts? Please respond directly to me.
Holly Varley
varleyho@oplin.lib.oh.us
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Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 08:54:52 -0800 (PST)
From: Irene Gavasso <ireneg@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Stumper - Puddles
Does anyone remember a picture book published about 20 years ago about a
little boy and puddles? It was a small book, our patron says, and has
black and white pictures. The only book that comes to mind is Pete's
Puddle by Joanna Foster but we no longer have a copy.
Is this the book our patron is looking for or is there another title out
there.
Thanks for your help.
Irene
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Irene Gavasso ireneg@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us
Kitsap Regional Library Young Peoples Department
1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton, Wa. 98310
(360)415-6720
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 09:22:13 PST
From: "Amy McMullen" <amymcmu@hotmail.com>
Subject: stumper solved
Thanks to everyone who responded to my stumper about the woman living in
the willow tree. It seems it is "Miss Twiggley's Tree" by Dorothea
Warren Fox.
Thanks again,
Amy McMullen
Rosa M. Tarbutton Memorial Library
Sandersville, GA
amymcmu@hotmail.com
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 16:32:18 -0800
From: patty perry <perrypa@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: stumper-man roller skating in his house
Hello, fellow PUBYACCERS!
I am trying once again to send this post. I apologize for any
duplication. My name is Patty Perry, and I am an Assistant Children's
Librarian at the Wright Memorial Public Library in Dayton, Ohio. One of
my coworkers just handed me a stumper question.
The patron is in her early 60s, and remembers this story from her
childhood. It it the story of a man builds a house and has just one or
two rooms. As the years go by, he progresses and keeps adding on rooms
to the house. Eventually, the house becomes so big that he has to roller
skate from one end of the house to the other. Does this ring any bells
with anyone? We would appreciate any assistance you can give us.
My e-mail address is: perrypa@oplin.lib.oh.us
Our snail mail address is:
Wright Memorial Public Library
1776 Far Hills Avenue
Dayton, Oh 45419
(937)-299-2848
Thanks again with any assistance to this question. Patty:-))
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 11:22:42 -0800
From: "Scott Blume" <sblume@notes.cob.org>
Subject: G.A.Henty books
I have received some interesting information on this 19th century British author
who is being promoted by some book clubs as "wholesome" historical
fiction at
premium prices. My thanks to correspondents Gayle Richardson, Paul Schaffner and
David Mitchell who put me on the right track and apologies to Diane, Anne and
the list who have been waiting for a report.
There is a succinct review in The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature
which I recommend. Henty volunteered for the Crimean War and spent the rest of
his career as a war correspondent, writer, and amateur boxer. He wrote a series
of boy's adventure according to formula: "Most of his books have as hero a
boy
of 15 or 16...unusually well-endowed in physical condition, manly skills, good
heart, and hot head. Then a great historical movement, an insurrection, or a
war, engulfs the lad." He was criticized as holding the colonialist
attitude
that an Englishman " is equal to two or more Frenchmen, about four Gemans,
an
indefinite number of Russians, and any quantity you care to mention of the
remaining scum of the earth."
There are excerpts available on the web, and I offer as a sample this portrayal
of American slavery from "With Lee in Virginia."
"They had been cared for in sickness, and knew that they would be provided
for
in old age.
Each had his little allotment, and could raise fruit, vegetables, and fowls for
his own use or for
sale in his leisure time. The fear of loss of employment or the pressure of
want, ever present to
our English labourers, had never fallen upon them. The climate was a lovely one,
and their work
far less severe than that of men forced to toil in cold and wet, winter and
summer. The
institution of slavery assuredly was capable of terrible abuses, and was marked
in many
instances by abominable cruelty and oppression; but taken all in all the negroes
on a
well-ordered estate, under kind masters, were probably a happier class of people
than the
labourers upon any estate in Europe."
These are not values I would offer young readers, but opinions may differ.
Thank you for your patience.
Scott Blume
Bellingham (WA) Public Library
sblume@cob.org
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 08:17:38 -0500
From: Charlotte Lesser <clesser@Ci.Keene.NH.US>
Subject: stumper answer
Thanks to everyone who answered my stumper about:
>A patron remembers reading a short chapter book in the late 60's or early
>70's about a group of children on vacation (maybe summer vacation) who
>figure out how to fly (without machinery or aid). Sound familiar?
>
THE SUMMER BIRDS by Penelope Farmer, 1962.
Happy patron!
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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: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 10:16:15 -0500 (EST)
From: "Peggy (Mary) M. Morgan" <pmorgan@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Illegal Drugs resource - middle school
I would recommend taking a look at Information Plus's products. They
collect current information (including court cases, congressional reports,
public opinion polls, statistics, pros & cons) on social issues such as
illegal drugs, capital punishment, etc. They are also economical: about
$15.00/each. You can call them at 1-800-463-6757.
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Youth and Young Adult Materials Specialist
The Library Network
13331 Reeck Rd.
Southgate, MI 48195
734-281-3830, ext. 131
pmorgan@tln.lib.mi.us
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 19:59:44 PST
From: "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: stumper-picture book about moving
Thanks to all who answered my mail. The answer to my stumper was
"Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport" by Marjorie Sharmat.
Elaine
>On Thu, 18 Mar 1999, Elaine Moustakas wrote:
>
>> Hi there-
>> I have a patron who says she is looking for a picture book she read
>> once. The plot is about two boys. One lives in Arizona and one lives
in
>> New Jersey. They are each moving to the opposite place. The boy who
>> lives in Arizona thinks all New Jersey has is gangsters.
>> Does this ring a bell with anyone?
>> Thanks.
>> Elaine
>> Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
>>
>>
>
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 20:57:28 -0500
From: Nancy Mohan <nmohan@adan.kingston.net>
Subject: Re: Good mystery series?
At 02:02 PM 3/17/99 -0500, you wrote:
>Hello All -- request for your FAVE mystery series
>
>Our library has been extensively weeding our fiction collection. We have
>many mystery series which are old, dirty and worn, but still circulate
>through the roof - such as the Hitchcock THREE INVESTIGATORS series.
>These should be discarded for appearances, but they are no longer in print
>and we want to replace before discarding.
>
>DO you have any new (in print) FAV mystery series for middle to upper
>elem. students? Series for boys in particular, but not exclusively.
>
>TIA - please send directly to me.
>
>ERIN
>
> Hello Erin,
I am a Children's Librarian from Canada with 13 years experience in kids
services. I saw your plea on pubyac re mystery series. I think(at least in
Canada) the Three Investigators series has recently been re-issued with
jazzy covers in paperback. Check databases such as Baker and Tayloror
websites like Amazon.
Do you have access to Eric Wilson? He is a Canadian writer who has about 13
books in the Tom and Lizzy Austin series. I am not sure if they would appeal
to readers in your area as they are set in various parts of Canada. Maybe it
would be a way for kids to learn a bit about Canada while still enjoying a
good mystery.
Another Canadian author is Roy McGregor(could be MacGregor)- He has written
a good little series about a hockey team known as the Screech Owls-hence the
"Screech Owl" series. All the stories involve a mystery and they have
the
added feature of being sport related. Both these series are about on the
same level as the Three Investigators.
Another Canadian paperback series for slightly older readers are books by
Robert Sutherland- eg. title "The Loon Lake Mystery".(could be
Murders) This
author lives in Ontario and has written 6-8 books, all mysteries and often
with an historical setting(usually Canada)
There are also some of James Howe's "Sebastian Barth" mysteries and
Phyllis
Naylor's "Besseldorf" series.
Those are all the series that spring to mind for now. I am writing this from
home without the benefit of all my mystery library lists. Hope this gives
you some new ideas. My library e-mail address is nmohan@kfpl.library.on.ca
if you have any good mystery titles to share or you can reply to my home
e-mail if you wish.
Nancy Mohan
Children's Librarian
Kingston Frontenac Public Library
Kingston, Ont.
Canada
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Nancy Mohan
R.R.# 3 Bath,Ont.
KOH 1GO
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 14:18:00 -0800
From: "Monique A. King" <mking@snap.lib.ca.us>
Subject: JOB POSTING: CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN, BENICIA (CA) PUBLIC LIBRARY
(This is being cross-posted; pleave forgive duplication.)
PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN (Children's Services)
$32,304-$39,264 annually (this position due to receive 3% COLA on
7/1/99)
FINAL FILING DATE: April 30, 1999.
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Benicia Public Library is seeking a dynamic
individual to perform a wide variety of professional duties with special
emphasis on children's services. Under supervision of the Library
Director, duties include reference and reader's advisory, collection
development, storytelling, class visits, children's programming, book
cataloging and classifying materials, working with members of the
community, and assisting the Library Director in administrative
functions. This position has responsibility for using independent
judgement, organization and administrative skills; has managerial
responsibility; and may serve as acting Library Director, as assigned.
ABOUT THE LIBRARY: The Benicia Public Library serves the city of
Benicia, population 28,000, located in Solano County. The library is
strongly supported by the community and the staff is dedicated to
providing excellent public service with an innovative program that
includes activities for all ages and an adult literacy program. The new
23,000 square foot facility opened in June 1993 and is on-line with the
CARL automated system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited graduate school of
Librarianship with a Masters Degree in Library Science or equivalent; a
combination of experience and education that demonstrates a working
proficiency in all aspects of library science, including cataloging and
classification, reference, book selection, circulation, and library
programming.
Experience: Non required; however, related course work and experience
on the reference desk is desirable.
Knowledge of: The principles, practices, and philosophy of public
library work, including cataloging and classification, reference, book
selection related to community needs, and programming; Books, authors,
bibliographies and reference materials; Basic knowledge of supervisory
techniques; The unique needs and basic psychology of children.
Spanish speaking skills and knowledge of library computer applications
are desirable qualifications.
BENEFITS:
Vacation: 15 days annual leave in years 1-6 of employment; increases
continue up to 30 days annual leave in years 21+.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, plus 2 personal days.
Administrative Leave: Up to 9 days paid Administrative Leave offered
annually. Cash conversion of up to one half unused Administrative Leave
paid once each year.
Sick Leave: Unlimited accumulation at the rate of one day per month.
25% of annual accrued unused sick leave may be reimbursed once each
year.
Life Insurance: $30,000 group term life insurance policy.
Medical/Health Insurance: Choice of two medical plans, two dental
plans, orthodontic coverage, and a vision service plan for employee and
dependents. All monthly premiums for vision and dental coverage are
fully paid by the City. City contributes medical premiums at full
Kaiser rate plus 50% of other City selected HMO plan.
Retirement: State Public Employees' Retirement system (PERS). Employee
contribution of 7% fully paid by the City.
Deferred Compensation: City provides 2% matched contribution to ICMA
Deferred Compensation Plan.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications and supplemental questionnaires may
be obtained from, and must be returned to: Personnel Department, 250
East "L" Street, Benicia, CA 94510; (707) 746-4205, or by sending a
self-addressed stamped envelope. Applicants are encouraged to make
their applications as complete as possible. You are encouraged to
include a detailed resume and any other attachments which may further
define your qualifications.
SELECTION PROCESS: Based upon a review of the application form,
supplemental questionnaire, and additional attachments, those candidates
deemed most qualified will be invited to an oral interview tentatively
scheduled for the week of 5-17-99.
ABOUT BENICIA: The historic waterfront community of Benicia is located
in the East San Francisco Bay region. It lies on Highway 780, in Solano
County. Situated on the Carquinez Strait, Benicia commands spectacular
views of hillsides and bay waters. The City's present population is
approximately 28,000 with projections to continue with growth until
2010. Benicia boasts northern California's largest port-oriented
industrial park, an expanding business park, and serves as a primary Bay
Area center for auto imports. The City offers affordable housing,
convenient shopping, and an excellent school system. Recreation is part
of the appeal of the Benicia lifestyle including uninterrupted miles of
public shoreline, a marina for fishing and sailing, and the Benicia
State Park. Visit us on the Internet: <http://www.benicia.org>.
IF you have questions about the position, the library, or Benicia, you
are encouraged to call the Office of the Director, (707) 746-4340, or
respond by e-mail to the work address listed below.
- --
Monique A. King
Director
Benicia (CA) Public Library
work: mking@snap.lib.ca.us
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 16:53:56 EST
From: Youngljt@aol.com
Subject: Re: Picture books for young adults
Our senior high shares a library with middle school (grades 6-8) so picture
books are available for social studies topics. This year I have used books on
the Greeks & Romans, Medieval times, and the Renaissance. The reading levels
and very short passages as well as the pictures make them ideal for my special
education students. Because films and videos are only seen once, these
illustrations help visual learners as well by offering longer viewing time.
The books are also available for those students who were absent the day the
video was scheduled. Since the books are part of the library collection, my
students used them without thinking I was trying to foist baby books on them.
I'm sure students of all ability levels could profit from such books. I even
enjoy looking at them.
Louise Young
Greece Arcadia High School
Rochester, NY
youngljt@aol.com
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