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Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 12:48:27 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #684
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Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:27:19 -0700
From: "Barbara O'Neill" <barbarao@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Stumper: Poem, one time my momma
Can anyone tell me the source (title, author, publication date, etc.) of
a poem that begins as follows:
One time my momma went
away to stay all night and all
next day and left me all alone.
I have searched 15 volumes of Grangers, Index to Children's Poetry (and
supplements), Index to Poetry for Children & Young People, Poem Finder,
Grangers (on Disc). Patron thinks this poem is very old.
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Barbara O'Neill
Washington County Cooperative Library Services
voice: 503-306-5577
fax: 503-248-5221
barbarao@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
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Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 08:45:08 -0500
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: The Maine Library Association Statement on Internet Access and Filters
Statement on Internet Access and Filters
Resolution Approved by the Maine Library Association
March, 1999
The Maine Library Association believes that a democracy can only
succeed if its citizens have access to the information necessary to
form opinions and make decisions on issues affecting their lives. It
supports the principle of open access to information and ideas,
regardless of the medium in which they exist. In addition, libraries
provide opportunities to access the world of information to those who
would not otherwise have such access.
With these principles in mind, the Maine Library Association
endorses a position of full and free access to the Internet in
libraries. This position is supported by the American Library
Association Resolution on the Use of Filtering Software in
Libraries.
It is further strengthened by the Supreme Court ruling which states
that communications on the Internet deserve the same level of
constitutional protection as books, magazines, and newspapers.
The Association recognizes the issues and concerns generated from
providing full access to the Internet. The debate regarding the use of
filtering devices in response to these concerns is important. However,
filtering devices block access to constitutionally protected speech
and prevent library users from accessing materials they determine to
be most suitable for themselves. Their use also comprises violation
of the Library Bill of Rights. Therefore, the Maine Library
Association does not recommend the use of Internet filters in
libraries and opposes attempts by federal and state governments to
mandate their use. The Association asserts that information access
policy should be decided by local library boards and administrators.
The Maine Library Association respects the responsibility of all
parents/legal guardians to guide their own children's use of the
library, its resources and services. The Association recommends that
libraries teach responsible and effective use of the Internet through
handouts, online guides, training sessions, and Web pages highlighting
library recommended sources. In addition, the
Association encourages the management of this resource in ways that
protect the privacy of Internet users.
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Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 00:21:22 -0400 (EDT)
From: Christine Zubak <czubak@lis.pitt.edu>
Subject: Re: Colorado Bibliotherapy
My heart goes out to you. Some books that might help are "Help for the
Hard Times: Getting Through Loss" by Earl Hipp, "Life Happens" by
Kathy
McCoy and Charles Wibblesman, "Part of Me Died Too," by Virginia
Gravelle
and Charles Haskins and "Straight Talk About Death for Teenagers," by
Earl A. Grollman. www.growthhouse.org/cgi/search.cgi is a good Web site
with lots of links.Thank you for the opportunity to do something,
anything that might help with this terrible tragedy. Tina Zubak
On Thu, 22 Apr 1999, M. B. McCarthy wrote:
>
> The students, families, and professionals of Colorado need your help. Many
> are still unable to express their shock and grief about what has occurred
> at Columbine High School. We ask that you take time to help us create
> bibliographies for students, parents, and educators. Books cannot supply
> the answers, but it is hoped that our efforts may reach those in need and
> help them during the grieving process.
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Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 09:24:13 -0500
From: "Linda Waddle (Esther Murphy)" <emurphy@ala.org>
Subject: Call for Proposals
Please do not respond to this list. The response list appears below:
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The YALSA Publications Committee invites book proposals that address
the YALSA mission: "to advocate, promote and strengthen services to
young adults (12-18) ... "
Proposals should be consistent with one or more topics in the YALSA
Vision Statement:
- - Advocacy for library and information services
- - Promotion of reading and literacy
- - Advocacy of access and use of library materials and services,
including communication technologies
- - Provision for professional development
- - Collaboration within and among libraries and other groups
- - Promotion of public policies that benefit young adults
- - The conduct, methods, and application of research and evaluation
for young adults
Send book proposals to:
Kat Kan
Young Adults' Services
Allen County Public Library
900 Webster Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270
Ph: (219) 421-1256 or 421-1200 ext. 2452
Fax: (219) 422-9688
Proposals are due by June 1, 1999.
For more information about proposal content and format, please
contact Kat Kan at Kkan@acpl.lib.in.us
There's still time to get a proposal in! I hope to hear from some of
you!
Kat Kan
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Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 11:53:58 -0400 (EDT)
From: Linda Smith <lsmith@vlc.lib.mi.us>
Subject: The Drowning of Stephen Jones
A teacher was in one of our branches last night asking the following.
Her class had just read "The Drowning Of Stephen Jones" by Betty
Greene.
Having read that the book was based on a true incident, her class
wondered what the incident was. The librarian at the desk last night
could
not find the answer and forwarded the question to me. I am stump and am
looking for help. Thanks!
Linda E. Smith
Young Adult Outreach Librarian
Bay County Library System
Bay City, MI 48708
lsmith@vlc.lib.mi.us
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Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 09:05:08 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rosanne Thompson <rthompso@timberland.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Outreach positions available WA state
Timberland Regional Library in Southwest Washington State is partnering
with AmeriCorps-Youth-In-Service for the third year to train child care
providers to create dynamic story programs for the children in their care.
The AmeriCorps Members will also conduct monthly story programs at remote
locations with children such as Neighborhood Centers, Apartment complexes,
homeless shelters serving families & other places serving youth.
This year the library system has been funded to have three
AmeriCorps Members, one to serve in each of these counties: Lewis, Mason,
and Thurston. Information about AmeriCorps, including how to receive an
application packet, is included in the forwarded message below my
signiture block. Please reply to Karly Nelson, karly.nelson@juno.com, if
you'd like an application packet or AmeriCorps information. Additional
details about the library's outreach project, WeeConnect! Children &
Books, is included in the application packet.
If you know of young people, ages 17-25, who may be interested in
earning the $4725 educational award, and are creative & like to work with
children, please pass this posting along to them. Graduate students, if
you can take a break from your studies & wish to have practical
experience, this program may be great for you.
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, 19 Apr 1999 14:12:28 -0700
From: karly nelson <karly.nelson@juno.com>
To: rthompso@timberland.lib.wa.us
Subject: Re: AmeriCorps information needed
Roseanne: Here is the information you requested. Please let me know if
you need something else. Please feel free to manipulate it for your
position. Thanks, Karly
Many full time AmeriCorps positons are opening in Thurston, Mason and
Lewis counties in Washington State through the Community Youth Services
AmeriCorps Youth in Service Program. Applications are being accepted in
rounds with the first due date being May 31. Applicants should be
between 18-25 years old and have graduated from high school or be working
on their GED. Members must be US citizens or have permanent residency.
AmeriCorps is a branch of National Service that gives motivated people
the opportunity to serve their communities and country. Selected
applicants will receive a $793 taxable monthly stipend and will earn a
$4725 education award upon the compleation of 1700 hours of service. In
addition, members will receive valuable training and skills development
in a variety of areas, including conflict resolution, mediatio,
leadership, event planning and organizing and cpr/1st aid. This is an
excellent opportunity to gain experience and network.
Opportunities range from serving in the schools tutoring children in math
and reading to serving in human service agencies with seniors, at risk
youth and community volunteers. There are approximately 30 sites to
choose from.
Specifics on sites and service descriptions can be obtained by calling
the number below.
The program year begins September 1999 for an 11 month period. The
program year begins with an extensive preservice training. Members will
be part of an AmeriCorps team that meets twice monthly. Positions are 40
hours a week. Most sites have only one member.
Applications can be received by calling (360)943-0780 x659 or through
email at: karly.nelson@juno.com Please indicate region you wish to
serve in and area of interest (i.e., education or human needs). Further
questions can be addressed to Karly at the numbers above. Thanks.
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Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 11:21:36 PDT
From: "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
Subject: stumper: shel silverstein poem
i had a patron come in looking for a poem that she is almost positive
that shel silverstein wrote. it talks about girls...it is probably a
couple of stanzas, and the woman wants to use it for a girl scout
bridging ceremony. i checked our shel silverstein books and some
online sites and i don't find any poems remotely related to girls.
does this ring a bell with anyone? thanks.
elaine
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Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 14:17:23 -0400
From: "Balkin, Catherine" <Catherine.Balkin@HARPERCOLLINS.com>
Subject: Gloria Houston
Dr. Gloria Houston
Author in Residence at Western Carolinan University
&
a cadre of master teachers
will offer a 2-week institute
"Teaching Literature and Writing in Classrooms
with Culturally Diverse Populations*"
June 14-25, 1999
For information and applications
call WCU Summer School
800 928 4968
reservations for dorm rooms or hotels are available
*Cultural diversity is broadly defined in this course and includes
socioeconomic status, family organization, and family leisure activities as
well as race, ethnicity, region and gender.
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Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 13:43:33 -0500
From: Karen Sutherland <ksutherland@bplib.org>
Subject: remembered book
Hi pubyac-ers
My director remembers a book from the 70s for children -- she doesn't
know author or
title. It was about a group of school children who traveled to the
Rockies, and got separated from their teachers and stuck in an
avalanche. It then becomes the story of
this one boy who survives for three days on his own, is evidently
rescued. She said its
an exciting story and wonders if anyone can remember author or title.
She says it wasn't a Gary Paulsen book. Can you help us please?
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Karen Sutherland
Head of Youth Services
Bedford Park Public Library
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Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 14:33:50 -0500
From: Kerry Reed <kreed@wpld.alibrary.com>
Subject: stumper - ATOM magazine
Hello Collective Brain -
I am here to once again request your wisdom. A patron was in today
looking for information regarding the science magazine ATOM for ages 6
to 10. We need to know if this magazine is still in publication and if
so, how we can reach them. Apparently, my patron sent a subscription
check into them a year ago, and hasn't heard from the company since (her
check was cashed). All we do know is that it came from New World Pub.
My staff has done an internet search, looked through Standard Periodical
Dir., Katz' magazines for library's, and Ulrich's. Nothing.
Any information would be of help. Thanks in advance. Please reply
directly to me.
Kerry Reed
Winnetka Public Library, Il
Kreed@wpld.alibrary.com
(847) 446-7220
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