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Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 16:42:55 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 13:10:23 -0600
From: TChumbley@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
Subject: Stumper solved
Thanks to all who replied to my stumper about Samson Svenson. It turned out
we had spelled Samson wrong (Sampson) and were just missing the title. The
book was Samson Svenson's Baby by Sheila Moore.
Thanks again!
Tami Chumbley
Bettendorf (IA) Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722
319-344-4178
tchumbley@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 21:19:36 -0500
From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>
Subject: "Books" song
I have a colleague who is looking for the source of a song called =
"Books." The words (or something close) are these:
"Books . . . have fancy covers,
Books . . . have pretty pages,
Reading one is not enough
'cause books are so contagious."
=20
"Books . . . can be informing,
Books . . . can be inspiring,
Books . . . can teach you many things
your friends can't help admiring."
=20
She said the song "One Big Happy Family" is on the same CD.=20
TIA for any info the collective mind can come up with.
Kirsten Martindale
Buford, GA
earlmart@bellsouth.net
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 16:54:56 -0600
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Censored Internet Access in Utah Schools and Libraries
For your information, a report entitled "Censored Internet Access in
Utah Schools and Libraries" can be found on the Censorware.Org site at
http://censorware.org/reports/utah/.
________________________
Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/oif.html
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 07:12:42 -0500 (EST)
From: bf455@cleveland.freenet.edu (Bonita Kale)
Subject: G.A. Henty
Scott, my dad has very fond memories of G.A.Henty--and not a bigoted bone
in his body, so you can't always tell! The excerpt sounds horrible. On
the other hand, we're always telling people you can't judge a book by one
excerpt...
Anyway, my dad remembers Henty as full of naval battles and such. We
bought some old books of his, and it's my impression (I haven't read them)
that mostly, they had an English setting.
Probably won't hurt as "part of a balanced breakfast". However, like
Nancy Drew, you wouldn't want to fill a whole childhood with them.
Bonita
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Bonita Kale
bf455@cleveland.freenet.edu
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 09:17:24 EST
From: "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com>
Subject: thank you
Thanks to all who responded to my patron stumper. She believes that it
is the Lois Lenski series she is looking for but plans on reading all
the other suggestions people made as well for fun.
You guys are the greatest!
Lisa Prolman
Assistant Children's Librarian "All things considered,
Greenfield Public Library insanity may be the only
402 Main Street reasonable alternative."
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413)772-1590
lprolman@hotmail.com
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 17:10:38 -0600
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Oregon Library Association's Statement on Internet Access.
See
http://www.olaweb.org/misc/internet-access.shtml
or
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intr_inf.html#iupifs
for the Oregon Library Association's Statement on Internet Access.
________________________
Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/oif.html
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 16:28:41 -0400 (AST)
From: Shelley Anne Mckibbon <mckibbon@is2.dal.ca>
Subject: Stumper -- children and divorce
Hi, folks, I hope you can help us. A friend and I were trying to identify
a book he liked as a kid. In it, the parents are getting divorced and the
older son finds a lawyer to sue his parents so they can't get divorced.
The lawyer may be a relative of the boy, and works in a garage (he's not
practicing when he and the boy get together). There's a scene in the
school cafeteria where one of the boy's friends "becomes aware of his
tongue," if that helps any.
Thanks in advance for your help -- my friend can't remember title,
author, or anything like that, so we're having a hard time searching in
traditional ways.
Shelley McKibbon (mckibbon@is2.dal.ca)
"Immature poets imitate -- mature poets steal." (T.S.Eliot)
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 13:40:00 -0800
From: Maya_SPECTOR@city.palo-alto.ca.us (Maya SPECTOR)
Subject: Stumper solved: Mouse that barks
Thanks for the various suggestions for my stumper about a barking
mouse. The book in question turned out to be Ladismouse, and our
patron was thrilled.
Maya Spector
Palo Alto Children's Library
maya_spector@city.palo-alto.ca.us
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:26:34 -0600
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: ALA hosts meeting with filtering vendors
NEWS
For Immediate Release
Contact: Joyce Kelly or Linda Wallace
March 15, 1999
312-280-5043/5042
pio@ala.org
ALA hosts meeting with filtering vendors
(CHICAGO)--The president of the American Library Association (ALA)
says she hopes that a meeting of librarians and vendors of Internet
filtering companies will lead to development of Web management
software that protects both children and free speech.
The meeting, held March 12 at the association's headquarters in
Chicago, was attended by representatives of a dozen filtering firms,
including Security Software Systems, Smartstuff Software, Net Nanny
and Log-on Data Corp.
"The American Library Association continues to support full public
access to constitutionally protected material in libraries," said ALA
President Ann K. Symons. "We encourage and respect the right of local
libraries to adopt Internet access policies for their communities."
Symons said she called the meeting to provide a forum for librarians
to share their concerns directly with software vendors, to learn more
about state-of-the-art Web management technologies and to help shape
the development of future technology in a way that protects both
children and free speech.
Most of the discussion focused on public libraries, which have been
the center of debate over whether filters should be used to block
access to pornographic material on the Internet.
"Upholding people's right to information is a core value for our
profession," Symons explained. "The Internet has raised complex
issues. Some people, especially politicians, see filtering as a quick
fix but there are no easy answers. We owe it to the public to find the
best possible answers."
ALA adopted a policy two years ago opposing the use of filters
because they also block access to constitutionally protected material
of value to children and adults. ALA urges all libraries to adopt
Internet use policies, to encourage parental supervision of children's
Internet use and to offer public education programs for children and
adults about the Internet.
Librarians' concerns voiced at the meeting include:
- --Freedom of choice. Web management software should allow
individuals to choose for themselves and with their children what they
wish to view.
- --Guided search. Web management software should focus on guiding
users to quality sites. Librarians should know the criteria used for
site selection and who is doing the selection.
- --Data quality. If a library chooses to use filters, Web management
software should allow librarians to review blocked sites and provide a
mechanism to notify the company when sites are blocked
inappropriately.
- --Privacy. Web software should clear the screen after each use so
users do not know what previous users have viewed, health information
being of particular concern.
- -Ease of use. Web management software should be multi-functional,
easy to administer and integrate well with existing products.
The software manufacturers acknowledged that while filtering
technology has evolved, "overblocking" can happen. They also said
filters are not 100 percent effective in blocking pornography, that
children can circumvent them and that parents need to be advised of
this.
Several vendors said they found the meeting helpful in better
understanding librarians' concerns and the pressures they are under.
They agreed that existing technology addresses some of these concerns
and that all could be addressed if money were to be invested in new
product development. They warned such customized systems could be
expensive and more complex to administer.
In presenting their concerns, the vendors said they need more
specific criteria for software that would work in a public library
setting, a better definition of terms and an ongoing dialogue with
librarians about their concerns. Several also said they found ALA's
position on children and intellectual freedom not well defined.
Vendors and librarians agreed with one software representative who
said, "The press has done an incredible job of publicizing the
negative side of the Internet."
While good for business, the vendors agreed that problems with the
Internet have been greatly exaggerated. Most said they do not target
public libraries for sales. One sales representative said he has been
contacted by a few librarians, not because of Internet use problems,
but because of pressure from politicians or community groups.
According to a 1998 ALA survey, about 15 percent of public libraries
use filters on at least one computer. Almost all libraries report
having Internet use policies.
Following the meeting, Symons said she plans to explore several next
steps including:
- -Discussion of "best practice" guidelines to help librarians make
decisions about how to manage the Internet.
- -How ALA can play a role in developing industry standards for Web
management technology in libraries.
- -An expanded role for ALA in reviewing and recommending quality Web
sites for the public.
- -Ongoing dialogue about Web management to help shape new technologies
that address library needs.
ALA participants included Steven Herb, chair of the ALA Intellectual
Freedom Committee; Nancy Kranich, chair of the ALA Legislation
Committee; Candace Morgan, president of the Freedom to Read
Foundation; Margo Crist, University of Massachusetts, W.E.B. Dubois
Library; Carrie Gardener, Milton Hershey School, Hershey, Penn.;
Deborah Jacobs, director of the Seattle Public Library; Karen
Schneider, author of "Practical Guide to Internet Filters" and
director of the Garfield Library of Brunswick, N.Y.; William Gordon,
executive director of ALA: Carol Henderson, executive director, ALA
Washington Office; and Judith Krug, director, ALA Office for
Intellectual Freedom.
Vendor representatives included Donna Bastian, Security Software
Systems, Inc.; Stephen Boyles, One Place, LLC; Richard Chapin,
Smartstuff Software; Howard Cooper, SafeNet; Jim Goulka, EdView; Amy
Meyer, Winnebago Software Co.; Jim O'Halloran, N2H2; Phil Ortega,
Pearl Software, Inc.; Gordon Ross, Net Nanny Software Int., Inc.;
George Shih, Log-On Data Corp.; Terry Stuart, Net Partners Internet
Solutions, Inc.; and Gary Warren, URL Labs, Inc.
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:25:46 -0500
From: Lesley Gaudreau <lesley@sealib.org>
Subject: Re: Potty Training Books
Hi all,
Thanks to everyone who sent along suggestions for potty training books
to share with a 2 year old. My patron was thrilled. Here is the list:
No More Diapers
Going to the Potty Rogers, Fred
Sam's Potty Lindgren, Barbro
On Your Potty Miller, Virginia
Once Upon a Potty Frankel, Alona (his & hers)
Koko Bear's New Potty Lansky, Vicki
The New Potty Mayer, Gina
It's going to be perfect Carlson, Nancy
Annie's Potty Caseley, Judith
Your new Potty Cole, Joanna
PJ & Puppy Falwell, Cathryn
The Princess & the Potty
I Want my Potty Ross, Tony
Potty Time Langley
Bedtime Warnick (part of bedtime routine is
potty)
I hope these help some of you as well. Some of them are out of print,
but most can still be purchased. Thanks again!
lesley
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The University is not engaged in making ideas safe for students.
It is engaged in making students safe for ideas.
- -- Clark Kerr, president of the University of California, 1961
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Lesley Gaudreau
Reference/Teen Librarian
Seabrook Library
lesley@sealib.org
lesley@seabrook.lib.nh.us
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 11:48:20 -0800 (PST)
From: Dee Depoe <ddepoe@timberland.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Job posting
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Code SH461055-06
(THIS POSITION WAS ORIGINALLY LISTED ON OCTOBER 9, 1998 AND IS CURRENTLY
BEING UPDATED)
POSITION: Librarian II - Youth Services - Shelton, WA. - Grade 46 - 40
hrs./wk. - 1.0 FTE. Schedule of the position varies. Must be able to work
weekends.
General Statement of Duties: Manages reference services or youth services,
or specializes in a wide variety of reference services to library
patrons; does related work as required.
Distinguishing Features of the Class: This is a broad class of supervisory
or specialized and direct library reference or youth services and
related work involving public service in the performance of research,
reference, and programming duties for library patrons at one of the
library
district's community libraries, or in research and reference at the
library district's Reference Center. An employee in this class is
responsible for
providing a quality program of patron research, reference, reader's
advisory services, and programs in a community library, or research and
reference services in the library's central reference services operation.
The work of this class is distinguished from the class of Librarian I by
the specialized scope and nature of the work in central reference services
or by supervisory responsibilities and accountability for the
operations and production of the reference or youth services program in a
community library and library cluster. The work is performed under
the general supervision of a Community Librarian III or Regional Library
Manager or Reference Services Coordinator but extensive leeway is
granted for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement. All
employees in this class cooperate and coordinate closely with the library
district's Reference Services Coordinator or Youth Services Coordinator in
designing, improving and operating research and reference services
and programs. Employees in this class having responsibility for the
reference services or youth services in a community library exercise
supervision over the work of employees in the class of Librarian I and
others as assigned. In the absence of the supervisor, an employee in this
class may assume temporary supervision of library activities.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of library
policies and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of sources and
materials in both print and non-print formats; thorough knowledge of the
Dewey Decimal System of classification; thorough knowledge of
bibliographic databases such as WLN, comprehensive knowledge of
verification tools and searching methods and procedures; thorough
knowledge of computer database and networking software (Windows
applications preferred), and of systems such as Lasercat, Dynix and
Netscape/Internet, DIALOG and CD-ROM systems; thorough knowledge of
computer programs available to patrons on public use computers;
good knowledge of business arithmetic and statistical preparation and
presentation methods and procedures; thorough knowledge of office
terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of library
circulation; thorough knowledge of interlibrary loan processes and
procedures; thorough knowledge of emerging technological developments in
the information field; skill in the use of computers and on-line
search applications; ability to develop, plan, organize, and present
programs; ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, train, evaluate,
motivate
and supervise the work of others; ability to concurrently perform a
variety of research, reference, supervision and other tasks under the
pressure of short-term deadlines; ability to understand and follow
detailed and complex oral and written instructions; ability to provide
oral and
written instructions in a clear and concise manner for library patrons and
assigned staff members; ability to develop, organize, prioritize,
supervise and evaluate the work of others; ability to exercise discipline
and chart ways and means by which the work of assigned staff
members can be improved; ability to communicate and to develop and
maintain effective working relationships with other members of the
library staff, other libraries and the general public; ability to process
books and library materials; ability to deliver books and materials from
one
location of the library to another; ability to attend training and
meetings at other locations; ability to travel to schools and other
locations to
present programs; tact, patience and courtesy.
Acceptable Experience and Training: Possession of a Master of Library
Science degree issued by a library school accredited by the American
Library Association and State of Washington Librarian Certificate plus
some experience in reference or youth services activities at the level of
Associate or Librarian I; some supervisory experience. Central reference
positions require considerable experience in reference services
activities.
BENEFITS: Employer paid dental, vision, life and long term disability
insurance for employee only. Employer will pay full premium for
employee only, for five of six offered medical plans. (Dependent coverage
available at employee's expense.)
Employee Assistance Program
Washington State Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation (optional)
Paid Sick Leave (12 days per year)
Paid Vacation Leave (20 days per year)
13 Holidays
SALARY RANGE: $2926.76 - $3933.32 per month
HIRING SALARY: $2926.76 per month
CLOSING: Open until filled (application reviewed upon receipt)
AVAILABLE: Immediately
POSITION CODE: SH461055-06 (Include on your application and envelope)
TO APPLY: Obtain TRL "Application for Employment" materials at the
Administrative Service Center, 415 Airdustrial Way SW, Olympia, WA.
98501 or at your local TRL library, or call our message line: (360)
704-4564. Submit materials to the Administrative Service Center.
Timberland Regional Library is an equal opportunity employer. EOE -
M/F/D/V.
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Dee Depoe
Youth Services Associate
William G. Reed Public Library Voice: 360-426-3512
7th and Alder FAX: 360-426-2959
Shelton, WA 98584-2571 e-mail: ddepoe@timberland.lib.wa.us
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 12:32:28 -0500 (EST)
From: Sullivan <ksulliva@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Stumper
- ---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 11:27:08 -0500
From: Janet <jgrieber@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: Kelly Sullivan <ksulliva@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Stumper
Hi Everyone! I am posting the following stumper for a co-worker:
We have a patron who is looking for a children's book
about a little girl who is moving and in the hustle and bustle has left
her doll behind. When this little girl
arrives at her new home, she discovers that the former tenant (also a
little girl) has purposely left her doll behind to welcome the new girl.
The adult patron remembers this book from her childhood - (the 1970's).
If anyone has any idea what book this might be, please e-mail me at
ksulliva@suffolk.lib.ny.us. Thank you all for your help!
Kelly Sullivan
Half Hollow Hillsw Community Library
Dix Hills, NY
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:27:11 -0800
From: "Tina Roy" <tlroy@co.douglas.or.us>
Subject: CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN - Roseburg, Oregon
The Douglas County Library System in Roseburg, Oregon, is seeking a
creative, enthusiastic person
with a strong commitment to public service.
Salary: $2,362 ~ $3,117 per month.
Minimum Qualifications: MLS or five years progressively responsible work
related experience with one year in a specific area of library services.
Job Responsibilities: Children's Reference, Materials Selection,
Collection Development, Outreach, Children's Programming.
Douglas County is centrally located between the Pacific Ocean and the
Cascade Mountains. The
new Headquarters Library (open in 1994) and ten Branch Libraries serve
both City and County
population.
For an application or more information: Call Douglas County Human
Resources at (541) 440-4405 or e-mail: www.co.douglas.or.us/hr.
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