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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 13:09:03 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #651
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 15:54:53 -0500 (EST)
From: Rebecca Hastings <rhasting@vlc.lib.mi.us>
Subject: JOB POSTING
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN: City of Midland, Michigan. Salary Range:
$15.30-18.03/hr. Requires a Master's Degree from an ALA accredited
library school and some experience in children's library work. OFFICIAL
APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE AT AND MUST BE RETURNED TO: Department of
Human Resources, City of Midland, 333 W. Ellsworth, Midland, Michigan
48640 BY 4:30PM, MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1999. Phone: 517-837-3357. FAX:
517-837-5718. Website: www.ci.midland.mi.us E.O.E.
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Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 18:14:22 -0800 (PST)
From: Judith Levitt <jelevitt@neuheim.ucdavis.edu>
Subject: help with a story
Greetings,
Has anyone told the story "How Brother Rabbit Fooled the Whale and the
Elephant" (this is the one where Rabbit gives each end of the rope to the
animals to pull on the pretense of getting his cow out of the mud).
The group I'm working with ranges from 6yrs to 10 yrs. I'd love to hear
about any creative ideas you've tried telling this story.
Many thanks
Judith
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:27:56 -0600
From: Paula Lopatic <paulal@alpha1.rpls.lib.il.us>
Subject: stumper - boy becomes train
I'm looking for a picture book published within the past year about a boy
who loves either trucks or trains so much that he becomes one (I think a
red one). I swear my library owns this book, but we can't track it down
and I'm the only one here who remembers it. Please respond to me directly
at paulal@rpls.lib.il.us. Thanks so much for your help!
Paula Lopatic
Vespasian Warner Public Library
310 N. Quincy St.
Clinton, IL 61727
217/935-5174
fax 217/935-4425
paulal@rpls.lib.il.us
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 13:27:18 -0800 (PST)
From: Diane Bartlett <bartlett@scfl.lib.ca.us>
Subject: stumper: biography
We had a customer ask about the following book. Does it ring a bell with
anyone?
The customer believes the book was written in the 1980's and is a
biography of a young girl who lived in Canada during the 1890's or turn
of the century. When the girl is 12, she goes into the wilderness
with her father, who dies accidently, but she survives and later becomes
a conservationist. The girl may have had a brother or half brother with
her.
We checked our catalog and our Index to Collective Biographies for Young
Readers to find a name, but didn't come up with anything. We don't
think it is Mrs. Mike.
Thanks in advance,
Diane Bartlett
Modesto Children's Library
bartlett@scfl.lib.ca.us
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:46:16 -0400 (AST)
From: Shelley Anne Mckibbon <mckibbon@is2.dal.ca>
Subject: Re: Stumper -- children and divorce
Thanks to everyone who answered my question about the book about the boy
who tried to prevent his parents' divorce. The unanimous answer was
"Necessary Parties," by Barbara Dana. I have passed the title along to
the
friend who wanted the book, and he plans to look it up as soon as
possible.
Thanks again, all! :)
Shelley McKibbon (mailto:mckibbon@is2.dal.ca)
[The Luggage] has been described as
half suitcase, half homicidal maniac.
(Terry Pratchett, *Sourcery*)
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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:53:39 -0800 (PST)
From: christina kover <christina_kover@yahoo.com>
Subject: very, very belated thank you
Thank you very much to all those who responded to my inquiry for a book
about a boy who watches moths at his window.
The titles that were suggest were
The Children of Green Knowe by L. M. Boston
Then There Were Five by Elizabeth Enright
The Magic Moth by Virginia Lee
I have passed the titles on to the Reader who was overjoyed.
I am also thanking all those who responded to the inquiry posed by the
YA librarian at our branch who needed some suggestions on what to do
with a group of young men who are functionally at a third grade level.
She has noted all of the suggestions and is looking forward to trying
them out.
Thanks again,
Christina Kover
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Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 17:00:37 -0800 (PST)
From: Rosanne Thompson <rthompso@timberland.lib.wa.us>
Subject: stumper-text in all caps
I have a person looking for children's books, preferably picture books,
with the text printed in all capital letters.
Her young children have learned the alphabet in capitals, not lower-case
letters. Thus they can read words printed in capital letters, but not in
lower case letters.
I haven't had a request like this and am stumped. Please repy to me, not
the list.
Many thanks,
Rosanne Thompson
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Rosanne Thompson
Youth Services Librarian
Olympia Timberland Library Voice: 360-352-0595
313 8th Ave. S.E. FAX: 360-586-3207
Olympia, WA 98501-1307 e-mail: rthompso@timberland.lib.wa.us
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 08:53:10 -0500
From: Karen Ricketson <ricketso@northnet.org>
Subject: Children's Books with a Parent who has Cancer
Hi Fellow Pubyacers:
I need to pick your collective brain for children's book titles in
which the main theme is a parent with cancer. Any suggestions? I had a
call from are local cancer center the other day concerning this and
thought would be a piece of cake to find with all the books published on
cancer these days! Guess what? Not as easy as I thought! I found 5
titles, one of which we owned,: My Mommy Has Cancer, My Mom Has Cancer,
My Daddy's Cancer, Sammy's Mommy has Cancer, and Becky the Worry Cup.
This was after searching Amazon.com, BIP subject guide and CD, and our
System's database.
Any help would greatly be appreciated. Everyone has always come
through so wonderfully in the past, I await your replies! KR :)
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:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Karen Ricketson
Children's Department
Plattsburgh Public Library
19 Oak St.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-0921 (ext. #5)
email: ricketso@northnet.org
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 12:01:59 -0600
From: Carol Reeve <CREEVE@city.winnipeg.mb.ca>
Subject: Library Cheer poem
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a poem by Garrison Keillor, called "The Library
Cheer." We don't seem to have it in our collection, does anyone out
there know it?
Thanks!
Carole Reeve
Munroe Public Library
Winnipeg, Manitoba
creeve@city.winnipeg.mb.ca
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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 04:18:04 -0800
From: "Steven Engelfried" <stevene@co.deschutes.or.us>
Subject: Stumper solved: Easter Bunny/Santa
Three people had suggestions for our patron who wanted a book that gently
explains why the Easter Bunny and/or Santa Clause are not real. And they
all recommended the same books: "Easter Bunny, Are You for Real?" and
"Santa, Are You for Real?" by Harold Lawrence Myra. There's also a
"Halloween, Is it For Real?" They were just republished, so we ordered
copies and hope it will be what our patron wanted (and arrive soon enough so
she doesn't have to learn it on the streets). Thanks again to amazing
PUBYAC's stumper solvers.
Steven Engelfried, Children's Librarian
Deschutes Public Library
601 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701
ph: 541-617-7072 fax: 541-617-7073
e-mail: stevene@deschutes.org
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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 08:20:10 -0500 (EST)
From: ahendon@dorsai.org
Subject: Re:the Kabbala?
A patron asked me to find a specific book for her today - it had to
do with the Jews in Spain and the Kabbala, was nonfiction, and
was a bestseller last August. I feel like I know this but can't think
of it. I searched under Kabbala in our catalog and at amazon.com
without finding it. Help please!
Alison Hendon
Brooklyn Public Library
Alison Hendon
ahendon@amanda.dorsai.org
"Though my soul may set in darkness,
It will rise in perfect light,
I have loved the stars too fondly
To be fearful of the night...."
- Sarah Williams, "The Old Astronomer to His Pupil"
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 15:52:30 -0500
From: Cromaine Reference <jsmith@cromaine.org>
Subject: Stumper success
Thank you to everyone that responded to my stumper. This one was about
the rhyming text
"call the doctor quick, quick, quick" and the answer is
Mother, Mother, I Feel Sick, Send for the Doctor, Quick, Quick,
Quick
by Remy Charlip and Burton Supree copywrite 1966 and rereleased
in 1966.
Amazon states publisher is out of stock, someone said Turtleback (or
another company like that) has it.
I already called the patron and she was amazed. She is already thinking
up other stumpers for me so I will be writing again I'm sure. So many
people responded I cannot list them all but thank you very much.
Jeanne
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Jeanne W. Smith
Head Youth Services
Cromaine District Library
P.O.Box 308
3688N. Hartland Rd
Hartland, MI 48353
(810) 632-3200
Fax (810) 632-7351
email jsmith@cromaine.org
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 10:21:50 -0800 (PST)
From: Cindy Patterson <cindy@billings.lib.mt.us>
Subject: Stumper/Boy lives in automated house
Hello - I have checked the normal sources for this such as A to Zoo, etc.
but really have no ideas. The patron checked the book out during her
childhood (1969-1974). A little boy lived in a big, automated house. One
night the power went out and the process was thrown off. When he was
dumped from his bed into the bath, it was into cold water, and he turned
upside-down. He went through the rest of the process that way -
toothbrush cleaning his feet, socks and shoes on hands, etc. At the end
heturns around and climbs up the stairs to start the day over. Any help
help will be appreciated. Please respond to me at the address below and
thank-you!
Cindy Patterson, Youth Services Librarian
Parmly Billings Library 510 N. Broadway
Billings, MT 59101 (406)657-8256
Fax (406)657-8293 cindy@billings.lib.mt.us
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 12:45:20 -0800 (PST)
From: Elaine Morgan <elainem@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Stumper:girl in Japan
A patron has asked us for a book she read in the late '70s but which could
be older than that. We think it may be a Yoshiko Uchida title, but none
of us was sure which one it might be or if it might not be another author.
What she remembers is this. A little girl is living in Japan. She thinks
her name was Suko. It was a chapter book. She remembers these incidents
in the story: buying roasted chestnuts from a street vendor/cart and the
little girl and her mother preparing sushi. She thought that there were
bells in the story and thought that the word bells might be in the title.
She thought there was a number like 1000 or 1001.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? I have tried our catalog, Novelist,
and WorldCat. Please respond to me personally at
elainem@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
Thanks,
elm
Elaine Lesh Morgan, Youth Librarian Gresham Regional Branch Library
Multnomah County Library
elainem@nethost.multnomah.or.lib.us
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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:14:42 -0800 (PST)
From: Charlotte Bradshaw <bradshaw@pls.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Stumper - Prosthetic Thanks
Dear all-
I have to thank you for the response to my question. Overwhelmingly you
all directed me to Judith Caseley's book below. Thanks to Barrie Alguire,
Kathy Schultz, Dallas DiLeo, Cindy Christin, Judith Campbell, Elaine
Williams, Marilyn LeBlond.
Here are all the suggestions I received:
Harry and Willy and Carrothead, by Judith Caseley, 1991 -
the new boy in school has an artificial hand/or/arm and "three
boys overcome prejudicial ideas about appearances and become friends"
The don't-give-up kid and learning differences, by Jeanne Gehret, Verbal
Images Press, 1990 -
"Alex goes to a school where some children make fun of his
difficulties with reading. When he moves to Mrs. Baxter's class, he
meets others with learning disabilities and discover[s] new ways of
learning successfully"
Shelley The Hyperactive Turtle by Deborah M. Moss, Woodbine House: 1989.
After his mother takes him to the doctor, Shelley the turtle begins
to understand why he feels so jumpy and wiggly inside that he
can't stay still.
A bibliography:
Portraying persons with disabilities: an annotated bibliography of
non-fiction for children and teenagers by Joan Brest Friedberg,
Bowker:1992.
And a website:
www.clpgh.org/clp/Childrens/disable/
Charlotte Bradshaw
Sanchez Branch
San Mateo County Library
bradshaw@pls.lib.ca.us
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 14:07:57 -0600 (CST)
From: Kim Kietzman <kkietzma@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Job Posting - Young Adult/Outreach Librarian: Librarian I
Please post the following job announcement:
YOUNG ADULT/OUTREACH LIBRARIAN:LIBRARIAN I
ROCK ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
The City of Rock Island, Illinois (pop. 40,000) is searching for a Young
Adult/Outreach Librarian to assist in the operation of the Rock Island
Public Library. The RIPL is the oldest chartered public library in the
State of Illinois, having recently celebrated its 125th Anniversary. A
$1.5 million captial campaign is currently underway to expand its two
branches and add a technology center at the Main Library.
Starting salary range: $26,515.00 to $29,993.00, depending on
qualifications/experience. Under the supervision of the Branch Manager,
the Young Adult Librarian is responsible for developing young adult
library services, programs and materials. Duties include providing
reference service, developing and conducting young adult programs,
conducting collection development of young adult materials and conducting
outreach to area junior and senior high schools. Position requires M.L.S.
from ALA-accredited program and knowledge of YA literature. Some evening
and weekend work required. Vacation, health insurance and retirement
package included.
Applications: A City of Rock Island application should be submitted prior
to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 1999 to:
Personnel Department
City of Rock Island
1528 3rd Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
phone: (309) 732-2050
The City of Rock Island is an equal opportunity employer.
Kim Kietzman LISTEN TO THE MUSTN'TS
Assistant Children's Librarian Listen to the MUSTN'TS, child,
Rock Island Public Library Listen to the DONT'S
401 19th Street Listen to the SHOULDN'TS
Rock Island, IL 61201 The IMPOSSIBLES, the WONT's
(309)732-7364 Listen to the NEVER HAVES
Then listen close to me --
Anything can happen, child,
ANYTHING can be.
by Shel Silverstein
"Views expressed by the author do not necessarily represent those of the
Rock Island Public Library."
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 13:41:30
From: Jean Canosa-Albano <jcanosa-albano@spfldlibmus.org>
Subject: JOB OPENING (MASS.) OUTREACH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
This message is being cross-posted to PUBYAC and PUBLIB. Please excuse any
duplication.
The position of Outreach Librarian for Youth & Outreach Services is
available immediately. This position reports to the Head of Youth and
Outreach Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Assist Head of Youth and Outreach Services with the development of
services, programs, and collections for under-served community groups.
Oversee a program related to the recruitment, hiring, and management of
library volunteers. Provide public service at Central Library adult
information desks. Provide innovative, non-traditional library and
information delivery services for people with special needs. Develop
programs, projects and promotional materials to increase public awareness
of library services and collections among under-served target populations
(may include senior citizens, non-English speakers, people with low
literacy skills). Write grant proposals that support funding for these
projects. Coordinate program to utilize volunteers throughout the library
system, including recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of
volunteers . Compile statistics related to the volunteer program, and file
reports as appropriate. Implement volunteer recognition program. Provide
reference and resource information and material to patrons at Adult
Services information desks. Assist patrons in finding and using library
materials or provide referral to other sources.
QUALIFICATIONS include, but are not necessarily limited to:
An MLS from an ALA-accredited institution. At least 3 years post-MLS
experience. Strong communication, presentation, and inter-personal skills.
Excellent organizational and project management skills. Knowledge of
electronic information sources and services. Ability to initiate continuous
improvement and to project a positive image of the library. Preferred:
Experience developing grant proposals; bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, or
Russian); experience working with volunteers.
The salary for this position is $530.82 to $645.25 per week for a 37½-hour
work week. Interested persons should contact the Library Director's office,
in writing, with qualifications as soon as possible. The address is:
Springfield Library, 220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103.
For more information, contact listserv member Jean Canosa Albano at this
address:
jcanosa-albano@spfldlibmus.org
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 12:55:47 -0800
From: "Becky Pettigrew" <pettigre@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Position Opening - YA Coord
The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District has a full time opening for a
Coordinator of Young Adult Services. The salary is $3359-$4195 per month
and includes excellent employer-paid benefits. The job description is as
follows:
Manage and provide overall direction, planning, and coordination of the
activities and operations of system-wide young adult services; coordinate
assigned activities with other departments, outside agencies and the general
public; select the Library System's young adult materials collection; and
provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to higher level
management staff in accordance with the Library Mission, budget, policies,
and procedures. Establish plans, budgets, policies and procedures applying
thorough and full-scope knowledge of library principles and practices with
sound mid-management and administrative principles and techniques.
Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Provide support and ideas for young adult services to branch librarians and
other public service staff with the responsibility of directly managing or
delivering those services.
Coordinate the development of goals and objectives of the Library's
collection of young adult materials.
Select library materials to meet the needs of young adults; assign selected
materials to public service locations.
Provide training in the delivery of young adult services as needed.
Coordinate assigned activities with other departments, especially graphics,
volunteer services, library development and children's and family literacy
services.
Serve as liaison to school media specialists, teachers, social services and
other community agencies as appropriate.
Serve as a resource person and representative of the Library in areas
related to young adult services.
Maintain positive relations with the staff, the public, and volunteers.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
The Coordinator's office is located in the Vancouver Building; must be able
to travel throughout the Library District as necessary.
Qualifications & Experience necessary include:
Knowledge of:
Advanced principles and techniques of professional library work, young adult
services, public library materials selection and library and personnel
management and administration necessary to perform the duties and
responsibilities of the position.
Ability to:
Maintain confidentiality related to the area of work.
Operate with appreciable latitude for independent action and decisions
commensurate with demonstrated ability.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Provide professional leadership for other Community Library Services staff.
Provide professional leadership for district-wide young adult services
Requires a MLS from an ALA accredited school and a State of Washington
Librarian Certificate.
Five or more years increasingly responsible professional library experience.
Two years supervisory experience.
Experience working with young adults required.
The position is open until filled.
To apply, submit resume and cover letter to:
ATTN: Personnel
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd.
Vancouver, Washington 98663
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Becky Pettigrew
Personnel/Special Projects
Fort Vancouver Regional Library
phone: 360-699-8802
fax: 360-693-2681
email: pettigre@fvrl.lib.wa.us
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