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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 17:44:23 -0400 (EDT)
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 18:07:02 +0100
From: Sarah Ormes <lisslo@ukoln.ac.uk>
Subject: Stories from the Web goes live
Stories from the Web goes live.
An exciting new UK public library web site for children aged 8-11
has been launched. Stories From the Web is about stories, writing
and reading and has been developed by the Centre for the Child,
Birmingham City
Library Services, Bristol City Library Services, Leeds City Library
Services and the UK Office for Library and Information Networking
(UKOLN). The web site is part of a Library and Information
Commission funded project which is exploring how public libraries
can use the web to provide reading promotion and development
services to children in an electronic environment. The
not-for-profit website allows children to read extracts of stories
and poems from high profile authors online and then send in reviews,
their own stories and enter competitions. Some of the authors
involved include Laurence Anholt, Julia Jarman and Pete Johnson.
The launch of the website is the first stage of this exciting
project which is being managed by the Centre for the Child in
Birmingham Central Library. In the next stage of the project
computer clubs for children will be held in libraries in Birmingham,
Bristol and Leeds. These clubs will work through a programme of
planned
activities which will use the Internet as a tool to get children to
read, borrow and buy more books. Stories from the Web will provide
valuable research findings which will be shared with the wider
library, publishing and education worlds.
There will be a full press launch of the project during Young
Readers UK in May 1999.
The web site of Stories From the Web can be found at
http://hosted.ukoln.ac.uk/stories/
Further information about the project is available from Lydia
Matheson, the Project Co-ordinator - Lydia's contact details are
Lydia Matheson
Stories from the Web
Centre for the Child
Birmingham Central Library
Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
B3 3HQ
Tel. 0121 303 3365
E-mail stories@dial.pipex.com
Sarah Ormes
Public Library Networking Research Officer
UKOLN
Tel. 01225 826711
Fax 01225 826838
E-mail s.l.ormes@ukoln.ac.uk
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Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 14:27:11 -0400
From: Kate McLean <mcleank@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: Re: Staff wages survey
I've been told that a parapro makes the same as a county painter and that
an entry level librarian makes the same as an entry level cop. But its a
rumor.
Kate
At 01:02 PM 5/3/99 -0500, you wrote:
>Has anyone out there done a salary/wage survey comparing library staff
>to other city departments? We are especially interested in any equity
>pay comparisons? Thanks.
>
>
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Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 15:26:40 -0700
From: Christie Hawks <chawks@sno-isle.org>
Subject: Sno-Isle Job Postings for 5/6/99
PUBLIC SERVICES ASSISTANT II
(Reference Designate)
Lynnwood Library
Salary Range: $11.59 - $14.48/hr. - 32 Hrs./wk. - Posting #9931
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs courteous, efficient public services for patrons such as issuing
materials to patrons, placing holds on materials; processing returned materials
utilizing barcode readers and computer terminals; assisting patrons with basic
information and in locating and utilizing library materials and equipment.
May open and/or close assigned building.
Provides library support services including retrieving, sorting and returning
materials to proper location; inspecting, cleaning and making minor repairs to
materials; packing and unpacking boxes of materials.
Provide clerical assistance and support to Reference staff; opening and
distributing mail and faxes; maintain reference filing systems, indexes and
statistics using PC and spreadsheet software; and record and maintain minutes
of Reference staff meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have substantial knowledge of library resources, system of organizing
materials, policies, procedures and operation of library automated circulation
system. Basic readers' advisory and bibliographic search techniques.
Must have ability to use automated circulation terminals and barcode readers
proficiently, use standard office machines such as telephone, copier and fax
machine; use personal computers and have proficient keyboarding skills, speak
and understand English, conduct basic reference interviews; work cooperatively
and have favorable interpersonal relations with the public and coworkers.
Knowledge and abilities typically acquired through education at a secondary
level and one or more years of public service experience in a library, or an
equivalent combination of related experience or training.
HOURS OF WORK:
Hours of work for this position may include mornings, afternoons, evenings and
weekends, including Sundays. May be required to adapt to future schedule ch
anges depending on library needs.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a letter of interest and a required Sno-Isle Regional Library System
employment application (resumé optional) to the Human Resources Department at
the address above.
Applications must be received at the SIRL Service Center (address above) by
5:00 p.m., Friday, May 14, 1999. Applications will be screened and interviews
scheduled with applicants who best match the needs of this position.
Applicants who need accommodations during the application or interview process
should contact the Human Resources Department.
Visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org. TTY: 1-800-647-3753
ASSISTANT MANAGING LIBRARIAN
Snohomish Library
Salary Range: $3,472 - $4,340/mo. -- 40 hrs./wk. -- Posting #9932
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs effective library service to patrons including readers' advisory and
reference services.
Assists the Managing Librarian in the operation of the Library.
Supervises, coaches and leads assigned staff to assure effective service to
patrons.
Participates in planning, assessing and implementing library services for the
community and for the library district.
Plans, coordinates and monitors the operation of the System Reference Center.
Acts as building head in the absence of the Managing Librarian; represents the
Library at meetings and committees; prepares reports on library operations as
assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have substantial knowledge of reference services and materials; collection
development principles and procedures; and techniques and policies of sound
staff supervision and public library management.
Must have ability to: communicate clearly and effectively through speaking,
writing and listening; speak and understand English; select, train and
supervise others; operate computer equipment and online databases at a
proficient level; analyze and apply information on patrons' needs and interests
to the selection of appropriate materials; work cooperatively with others;
maintain favorable interpersonal relations with the public and co-workers; and
function in a fast-paced library environment.
Requirements are: An MLS from an ALA-accredited college or university; a
Washington State Librarian Certificate; and four years' experience in related
professional librarian practice including at least one year of experience in
supervising the work of others, or an equivalent combination of related
experience and training.
HOURS OF WORK:
40-hours work week includes mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. May
be required to adapt to future schedule changes depending on library needs.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a letter of interest and a required Sno-Isle Regional Library System
employment application (resumé optional) to the Human Resources Department at
the address above.
Applications must be received at the SIRL Service Center (address above) by
5:00 p.m., Friday, May 28, 1999. Applications will be screened and interviews
scheduled with applicants who best match the needs of this position.
Applicants who need accommodations during the application or interview process
should contact the Human Resources Department.
Visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org. TTY: 1-800-647-3753
MANAGING LIBRARIAN I
Mill Creek Library
Salary Range $3,602 - 4,502/mo. -- 40 Hrs/wk. -- Posting #9933
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develops and directs programs that serve the needs of the service area;
performs and supervises reference services.
Provides supervision, direction, and training to assigned staff.
Manages the operation and maintenance of the library's physical facilities and
equipment, develops and budgets for operating and capital budgets, directs
daily accounting and purchasing transactions for the branch; monitors and
reports expenditures and initiates corrective actions to maintain fiscal
soundness.
Assists in collection and maintenance of library collection by researching and
contributing to a profile of needs and interests of patrons/communities served,
by overseeing weeding of the branch materials, and possibly participating on
selection teams.
Performs community relations & library promotion activities; makes public
presentations.
Acts as the library contact with city staff; liaison with the local library
board and Friends of the Library.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified individuals must have substantial knowledge of library operation and
administration; direction of library staff; advanced reference and
bibliographic search methods and systems; collection management; fiscal
administration; Library System policies and procedures; and public/community
relations policies and methods.
These skills and abilities typically are acquired through a combination of
experience and training including a required Master's degree in Library
Science, a Washington State Librarian certificate, and at least four years of
related practice in librarianship with at least one year of experience in
supervision.
HOURS OF WORK:
Hours of work for this position may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and
weekends including Sundays. May be required to adapt to future schedule
changes depending on library needs.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a letter of interest and a required Sno-Isle Regional Library System
employment application (resumé optional) to the Human Resources Department at
the address above.
Applications must be received at the SIRL Service Center (address above) by
5:00 p.m., Friday, June 4, 1999. Applications will be screened and interviews
scheduled with applicants who best match the needs of this position.
Applicants who need accommodations during the application or interview process
should contact the Human Resources Department.
Visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org. TTY: 1-800-647-3753
Christie Hawks
Personnel Technician
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
(360)659-8447 extension 626
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Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 14:56:33 -0400
From: mfalabel <mfalabel@concentric.net>
Subject: storycraft vs. storytime
Thank you so much for all of the great answers for my storycraft vs.
storytime, question.
All the answers are very helpful!
Marjorie Falabella
Long Beach Public Library
mfalabel@concentric.net
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 14:40:38 -0700 (PDT)
From: Julie Winkelstein <jwialb@alam1.lib.co.alameda.ca.us>
Subject: Books for alternative families
Hi, everyone,
Our library is having a photo display this month that's called "Love Makes
a
Family". The photos are of alternative families, that is, gay, lesbian and
bisexual. What I'm looking for are books to support this display. Can anyone
suggest any titles, especially ones for YAs and adults? If you reply directly
to me, I'll post any titles I get. I'm at: jwialb@alam1.lib.co.alameda.ca.us
Thanks, Julie Winkelstein
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Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 16:40:56 -0400
From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
Subject: Re: Top notch children's area
Oh cerebrally enhanced ones - do any of you know of a good source for BIG
plush animals that's more or less affordable ie not F A O Schwartz etc. I
would be most obliged...
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
schachtc@libcoop.net
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Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 09:41:46 -0500
From: John Laskowski <jlaskow@esls.lib.wi.us>
Subject: Internet printing fees
Hi All,
My library is thinking about charging patrons for printing from the
Internet. Currently we let people print for free and we're taking a bath on
toner costs. I'm wondering how many of you charge your patrons, what you
charge them, and how many public terminals you have?
Thanks,
John Laskowski
Lester Public Library
1001 Adams St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-8888
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 10:30:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: Marlyn Roberts <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
Subject: Kaleidoscope 7
Hi, everyone.
I was wondering if there is any information available
yet on the Kaleidoscope 7 children's literature
conference, which I think is supposed to take place in
Calgary, Alberta in the fall of 2000.
Please email me offlist if you have any information,
or know of someone I can contact.
TIA,
Marlyn
===
Marlyn K. Roberts
Children's Librarian
Codman Square Branch
Boston Public Library
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Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 14:35:20 -0500 (CDT)
From: Graham <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Father/Son Book Club; My Name is America Club
Dear Pubyackers,
Has anyone out there tried a Father/Son Book Club? If so, would you mind
posting any info? Question #2: Has anyone tried a club for boys (similar
to an American Girls reading club) based on the "My Name is America"
series? If so, could we hear about it?
Thanks!
Kathy
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kathy Graham 2226 S. 16th Ave.
Youth Services Broadview, Il 60153
Broadview Public Library 1-708-345-1325
grahamka@sls.lib.il.us FAX 1-708-345-0302
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Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 17:54:16 -0400
From: HMurray <oburg_juvlib@OBURG.NET>
Subject: Cell phone/Pager Policies
I would like to gather your collective wisdom. We are having an increase of
problems with ringing cell phones and beeping pagers. How are other
libraries handling this? Do you have policies about the use of personal
communication devices in the Library? Posted signs? Thanks for your
input. Since this may affect other libraries, why not post your responses
on PUBYAC? Thanks.
H. Murray
Orangeburg County Library
Orangeburg, SC
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Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 21:50:54 -0400
From: "Lyle Frazer" <l.c.f@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Theme Based Kits
Hi all,
If your public library has theme-based kits containing several types of
materials such as books, cassettes, puppets, etc., would you please email
me and let me know your circulation policy for these.
I am especially interested in knowing if you place any restrictions on who
may borrow the kits. If the stats are readily available, I would also be
interested in how much they circulate. Thank you.
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Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 16:16:22 -0400 (EDT)
From: Heide Piehler <heide.piehler@mcfls.org>
Subject: program planning
We are in the process of developing a plan and budget for a new literacy
program. As a starting point, we need statistics concerning library program
participation and completion rates. Of a targeted population, what
percentage can be estimated to register or participate in a program? What
percentage can be estimated to complete the program? If anyone has formulas
they have used or a source for relevant information, it would be a great help.
Please respond directly to me.
Thanks in advance,
Heide Piehler
heide.piehler@mcfls.org
Shorewood Public Library
2030 E. Shorewood BL
Shorewood, WI 53211
414-963-6984
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Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 11:56:49 +1000
From: cchildre@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
Subject: Stumper: Giant(s) for pre-school storytime Australia
We are organising a pre-school storytime around the theme of Giants and are
not having much luck coming up with a comprehensive list of titles.
We have the obvious Jack & The Beanstalk (in all its incarnations), as well
as the Legend of Knockmany, and The Great Big Enormous Turnip.
I have consulted "Booksharing 101 programs to use with pre-schoolers"
by
Margaret Read MacDonald, as well as "The storytime sourcebook" by
Carolyn
N. Cullum.
WE WOULD BE MOST GRATEFUL FOR ANY HELP.
Mary O'Connor
Children's & Extension Services
Lake Macquarie City Library - New South Wales - Australia
cchildre@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
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Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 16:42:51 EDT
From: CRWyman@aol.com
Subject: New Children's Literature Database
Hi All
I recently ran across a new service- The Children's Literature Comprehensive
Database (CLCD) that really helps with locating information about children's
books. The database offers full text search capability of approximately
300,000 MARC records that have children's headings assigned, as well as more
than 15,000 critical reviews of thousands of children's books.
Not only is it useful for reference but it is a good resource for acquisition
and to help identify and fill those holes in collections.
The company is offering a 30 day free trial at www.childrenslit.com So go
out and take a look. When you get to the Children's Literature home page
select the database and register. I used it to check out similar titles for
a series of review that I was writing.
Sharon Salluzzo
Librarian & Storyteller
Mssalluzzo@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 18:48:44 EDT
From: LWilli0316@aol.com
Subject: Infant story times -- What to read...
Hello PubYackers,
I have a vague feeling that this topic has been discussed and must be
hidden somewhere in those archives that I can never reach...
For 6 months now I have been mulling over a project and have come up with
few concrete ideas. I want to put together packets of materials for infant
(0-12 mos..??) story times which will include multiple copies of board books,
and perhaps some realia (puppets, etc.). I am at the state library and we
offer these materials for loan to librarians in the state. My quandry is that
I just can't seem to choose which books to get. I want them to be dynamite
books that really work!
So I'm asking the collective consciousness out there... what are your most
favorite books for babies?????? What "stuff" would you include?
Please respond to me and I will post a list if there is an interest.
Thanks so much (in advance) for your input.
Linda Williams
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Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 17:21:50 -0600
From: "Bette Ammon" <bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us>
Subject: Montana/Wyoming
>
> As a Wyoming Librarian, I had to respond...I am almost positive that the
Carolyn is right - about this occurring in Montana - however - the
person who commented to the press about Kaczynski's reading
preferences was a volunteer - not a librarian, MLS or non-MLS.
And we wonder how urban legends begin!
Bette Ammon
> Kasynski Library incident was in Montana, NOT Wyoming. :)
>
> Carolyn Groves Winkler, MLS 5/99
>
> snip:
> An MLS also socializes you, so that you don't make the glaring error a
> non-MLS employee of a Wyoming library made in disclosing Theodore
Kasynski's
> reading habits to the press.
>
Bette Ammon, Director http://www.missoula.lib.mt.us
Missoula Public Library 406.721.2665
301 E Main fax 406.728.5900
Missoula MT 59802 bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us
"Be careful about reading health books, you may
die of a misprint." Mark Twain
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 20:15:29 -0500
From: "Jeanne Schmitzer" <jschmitzer@multipro.com>
Subject: YA display advice?
Hello,
In my new job the YA collection falls under my "jurisdiction." Only
problem
is I am clueless. I'm working on developing the collection (which hasn't
been done in several years), and trying to draw some attention to the area
and the fact that we actually *do* have a YA collection. I want to try some
displays with monthly themes. I have a display table with shelves on both
side of a cork bulletin board. Any ideas on where I can find some really
cool, eye-catching graphics, fonts, pictures, ect?
Also, any good magazine selections for YAs? All we get now is Teen,
Seventeen, and Rolling Stone. What do your YAs really like?
Any and all YA advice is welcomed! Give it to me! I need all the direction
and advice I can get here! With your good help I can really make something
of this collection that will benefit and bring enjoyment to a lot
of.......kids?......teens?.....young adults?.....I don't even know what
they prefer to be called!
Thanks everybody,
Jeanne
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Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 12:51:27 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kate Houston <kateho@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Violence in Schools
Past postings have mentioned various resources regarding violence in
schools and safety. One person also mentioned the site where students are
pledging against violence.
I posted a section called Violence in Schools to our Social
Issues page on the Multnomah County Library Homework Center which links
to Internet sites about schools and violence.
This includes a site where youth individually or as a school can pledge
against gun violence, AskERIC information about school violence, and the
Center for Prevention of School Violence and more.
http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/homework/sochc2.html#violsch
Please feel free to bookmark or link to this information.
Kate Houston Voice: (503)736-6012
School Corps Librarian Fax: (503) 248-5441
Multnomah County Library Email:
205 NE Russell, Portland OR 97212 kateho@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
"Don't be afraid to go out on a limb.
That's where the fruit is."
-Anonymous
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Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 14:36:07 -0400
From: "Minkel, Walter (Cahners -NYC)" <WMinkel@cahners.com>
Subject: RE: Laura and Alice
I think that for a great many adults, the "choking point" is that age
of 12.
Speaking not as a professional but as a parent of a 14-year-old, I feel that
the language of the site is fine for 16-18-year-olds and up, but it's kind
of mature for 12-15-year-olds (which is not to say I'd censor it--just a
personal reaction). You put "fisting" & "anal sex"
together with the age of
12 & you'll get an emotional reaction from plenty of people. 8-{)> --W
- ------------------------------
Walter Minkel
wminkel@cahners.com * (212) 463-6721
Technology Editor, _School Library Journal_
> -----Original Message-----
>
> I believe librarians may want to know why parents around the country are
> dismayed by the selection of this site to the ALA YALSA web page
> *recommended* list for CHILDREN ages 12-18. <
>
> The Teen Hoopla site is for adolescents, not children.
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 11:17:24 -0400
From: Dave Jones <david.t.jones@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Youth Librarians wearing casual attire
Hello everyone. I have a question for both Young Adult and Youth
librarians out there. I'm currently doing research on whether Young
Adult librarians should be allowed to wear more casual attire while at
the reference desk. Dressing down is becoming very popular in corporate
America, due to the fact that many employees feel more comfortable,
which leads to increased productivity. Furthermore, wearing casual
attire at the reference desk may also make the librarian appear more
approachable by youth.
My question is, "Do you feel it is appropriate for Youth librarians to
dress more casually while at the reference desk?" In answering these
questions, please consider the fact that the definition of more casual
attire can mean many things. I'm asking if you feel it would be
appropriate to wear clothing, such as khakis, and a polo shirt, or
something else to that extent. In answering my question please explain
why or why not.
Thanks again for your suggestions
Dave Jones
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 21:26:23 EDT
From: Naughyde@aol.com
Subject: Summer reading program web pages
PUBYACKERS-
Back in December, I queried folks about summer reading program web pages. I
put up a directory of all the pages I got info about. You can find it at:
http://members.aol.com/naughyde/connecting/srp.htm
The Houston Public Library is proud to announce its 1999 Summer Reading
Program web page for the "On With the Book~On with the Show" SRP
featuring
our mascot Webber. The neat thing is the web page was built by a librarian in
our humanities department (thanks Mike) and the illustrations drawn by one of
circulation staff (ditto Jose). Check it out at:
http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/youth/srp/index2.html
The interactive elements go up on June 1.
Also check out our web page for our summer reading game for middle school
kids in our after school program at:
http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/youth/aspire/summer_game.html
If you have a new SRP page OR a new/different url and want to be included in
my directory, then let me know at naughyde@aol.com
thanks,
Patrick Jones
??????????????????????????????????????????????????
What's So Scary About R.L. Stine? Find out the answer at:
http://members.aol.com/naughyde/rlstine.htm
??????????????????????????????????????????????????
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Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 16:35:15 -0400
From: Pfeiffer <JPFEIFFER@mail.mpl.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: Star Wars
>Kathleen Saxton wrote:
>One branch in our system is having the president of a local Star >Wars
fan club come in and talk about the movies and some of >the collectibles from
the first Star Wars movies.
>>>>>>>
Sounds great. I would love to do something like that, but how do you go about
finding these Star Wars and Star Trek fan clubs in town?
Curious,
Julie Pfeiffer
Youth Services Librarian
Middletown Public Library
Middletown, OH
jpfeiffer@mail.mpl.lib.oh.us
!
!
!
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 21:26:23 EDT
From: Naughyde@aol.com
Subject: Summer reading program web pages
PUBYACKERS-
Back in December, I queried folks about summer reading program web pages. I
put up a directory of all the pages I got info about. You can find it at:
http://members.aol.com/naughyde/connecting/srp.htm
The Houston Public Library is proud to announce its 1999 Summer Reading
Program web page for the "On With the Book~On with the Show" SRP
featuring
our mascot Webber. The neat thing is the web page was built by a librarian in
our humanities department (thanks Mike) and the illustrations drawn by one of
circulation staff (ditto Jose). Check it out at:
http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/youth/srp/index2.html
The interactive elements go up on June 1.
Also check out our web page for our summer reading game for middle school
kids in our after school program at:
http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/youth/aspire/summer_game.html
If you have a new SRP page OR a new/different url and want to be included in
my directory, then let me know at naughyde@aol.com
thanks,
Patrick Jones
??????????????????????????????????????????????????
What's So Scary About R.L. Stine? Find out the answer at:
http://members.aol.com/naughyde/rlstine.htm
??????????????????????????????????????????????????
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Date: 6 May 99 06:49:34 PDT
From: Carol Exner <crexner@netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [Re: Laura and Alice]
Dear Stefanie and all,
We have been challenged only once, but it was more a "what do you think
about this one" and not a formal, fill out the form challenge. Even our
most
conservative patrons seem unaffected by all the flap and continue to visit the
library.
Carol Exner
Durham Co. (NC) Library/Parkwood Branch
Stefanie Halliday <hallida1@metronet.lib.mi.us> wrote:
This reminds me--I would be interested to know how many of you have been
challenged on the Go Ask Alice web site recently. We linked to this
site from our Young Adult page in a section called "But Seriously"
(http://www.metronet.lib.mi.us/canton/ya) and were recently challenged
by a patron (who had heard about it on Dr. Laura.) Our neighboring
library was also challenged on this site. I put together a proposal
about why we should keep it, but there is still debate, and it's not
looking good...
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Canton Public Library
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 20:40:22 -0600 (MDT)
From: Judy Cockle <jcockle@info.jefferson.lib.co.us>
Subject: SLMS and Public Library
We just had a successful completion of a program that was done in concert
with a local middle school and high school. Last November I contacted the
media specialists from the two schools and had a wonderfully encouraging
meeting. They were all for having a poetry contest, winners to be
selected at the end of March and a poetry reading/awards event to be held
at the public library in April.
The media specialists had the job of contacting the lang. arts teachers
and placing posters (which the public library made) in classrooms and
library. We drew up a sheet with rules for the contest and then when the
poems were collected, we had a team of 4 librarians and ex lang. arts
teachers judge the work and select 7 winners. It was our
job to provide the facility for the poetry reading, the refreshments and
prizes ( poetry books). I think the work was rather evenly divided. And
it was a great success. We had 50+ entries at both schools, and 60 people
came for the poetry evening. I intend to do a similar event next year, as
well as try to get something less formal going in the fall, where students
can come and read their poetry aloud, no contest, just extra credit and
recognition at the school and the public library. April Voya has several
good articles on doing a poetry event at the public library for this age
group too.
Judy Cockle
Golden Public Library
Jefferson County, CO
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 13:55:24 -0500
From: Terri Norstrom <tnorstrom@fpld.alibrary.com>
Subject: Job Announcement
The Fremont Public Library is looking for that perfect combination of Mary
Poppins, Pippi Longstocking, and Merlin the Wizard (with the touch of a
compassionate drill sergeant when necessary!), to lead an outstanding youth
services department into a brand new facility in August of 2000. The qualified
candidate will possess energy, enthusiasm for public library service and a deep
respect for and understanding of children and their special service needs. This
is an IDEAL opportunity for someone with 3-6 years of progressively responsible
public library experience, plus an MLS from an ALA-accredited school. Any
management training or experience is a plus! This is your chance to join an
organization which is firmly committed to strong fiscal support for service to
children, and which believes in the power of chocolate and bakery. Salary
commensurate with experience. Please submit a letter of interest, including
salary requirements, and a current resume to: Kelly Krieg-Sigma!
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n, Director, Fremont Public Library, 470 N. Lake St., Mundelein, IL 60060.
Applications will also be accepted online at: ksigman@fpld.alibrary.com.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
EEO Employer.
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 09:28:01 -0700
From: "David Burt" <dburt@afo.net>
Subject: Dr Laura Crusade Continues
Dr. Laura continues to liberally apply her baseball bat to ALA. Last week her
show was bombarded with prank calls from ALA supporters pretending to have
problems. On Monday, Dr. Laura received a fax saying "I am my kid's mom,
and a
SLUT" that said "American Library Association" at the top and was
from an ALA
office phone number.
These tactics appear to be backfiring, as Dr. Laura has only made ALA more of a
priority for her 20 million listeners. She did another anti-ALA monologue at
the beginning of Thursday's show, available at
http://www.audionet.com/premrad/shows/drlaura/9905/laura0506.ram
Referring to ALA's opposition to an Illinois bill requiring filters for
children in public schools:
"They [ALA] definitely want to make sure your children have easy access to
pornography, under the guise of free speech. This is a dangerous group...This
is absurd, I cannot imagine that any sane adult would use the concept of
discrimination as an issue, when people are simply trying to protect children
from pornography. It is amazing to me. We're not talking about adults, we're
talking about our children. Why do we have a rating system in the movies? Is
the American Library Association against that too?...I'm so fed up with the
American Library Association, I can hardly spit."
Dr. Laura Show, 5/6/99
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David Burt, President
Filtering Facts
www.filteringfacts.org
phone/fax 503 635-7048
210 S State Street, Suite 7
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
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Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 13:54:14 -0400
From: "Minkel, Walter (Cahners -NYC)" <WMinkel@cahners.com>
Subject: RE: [teen teasing]
Well, I was one of those kids who got teased in high school--I was a
smallish, uncoordinated, non-jock _and_ a brain, and I got slugged in the
stomach and poked (hard--I've never forgotten how it felt) in the Adam's
apple by the big guys when teachers weren't around. There were a lot of
other kids I knew who had to deal with worse. I dealt with it by finding
myself a group to hang out with--the drama group in my case, where a lot of
us non-conformist intellectual types found a home. 8-{)>
A lot of times those who pick on the outcasts, as in my case, were the
jocks, the guys from the top of the food chain. I actually had the
opportunity to talk to one of my teachers about it many years later, and he
said that teachers often didn't pursue teasing in those days because dealing
with it ended up being a lot of trouble--unless you were right there & saw
everything that happened from the beginning, it collapsed rapidly into a
telescope of denials, a "but he started it" kind of thing. Also, the
popular
kids simply got away with more--everybody, including the teachers, accepted
that by their inaction.
There's an article in this past Sunday's (1 May) New York Times on this very
subject. It's in the opinion section, & talks about the "social
order" in
the author's Southern high school. --W
- ------------------------------
Walter Minkel
wminkel@cahners.com * (212) 463-6721
Technology Editor, _School Library Journal_
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carol Exner [SMTP:crexner@netscape.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 3:32 PM
> To: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Subject: Re: [teen teasing]
>
> Dear Jeani,
> As a teased student whose daughter was also a teased student, I can
> only
> commend your remarks.
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Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 16:31:34 -0400
From: jcampbel@ascpl.lib.oh.us (Judith Campbell)
Subject: That baaad Laura/Alice site
I was interested to see Mary K's snip from Michelle Yezerski that appeared
on PUBLIB regarding these sites.
>Date: Sun, 2 May 1999 07:08:35 -0700 (PDT)
From: Michelle Yezerski <cpc@ohio.net>
To: plib2@sunsite.berkeley.edu
Subject: Laura & Alice
I believe librarians may want to know why parents around the country are
dismayed by the selection of this site to the ALA YALSA web page
*recommended* list for CHILDREN ages 12-18. <
This woman spearheaded the attempt to shut down Internet access for the
public at the Medina County District Public Library. She formed a group
called Concerned Citizens that spearheaded a drive to force filtering,
segregating computers in a room, employing tap on the shoulder, etc. Her
group downloaded pornography in the library to show that it could be done.
They approached state representatives about passing laws to restrict access
and were told that would violate the state constitution. Her group then
went on to mount a campaign to defeat the library's operating levy. During
this time, while picketing outside the library, they left their children in
the children's room-- the librarian as babysitter. When asked what would
happen if the library was forced to close, someone in her group responded
that it did not matter; she was homeschooler and could drive to the
neighboring county to use the library. Her group is closely affiliated with
the Christian Coalition. She has the same approach to ALA as the Family
Friendly Libraries people, and strongly disapproves of the idea that
libraries are behaving in a positive light to the challenges the Internet
poses. She makes concerted efforts to disprove that notion. (The levy
passed by a very nice margin, and a group supporting open access formed in
response.)
Judith Campbell
Akron
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Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 11:01:33 PDT
From: "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
Subject: summer reading club-the circus
My county wide summer reading club theme this year is The Circus.
I'm looking for great ideas for this summer reading club and I'd appreciate
your input. I'm particularly interested in the following:
- -What sorts of "opening day" for registration festivities do you do?
I'd like kids to make a simple decoration to hang from the ceiling, have
some animal crackers to munch on, and maybe some other ideas.
We need to stay indoors and we don't have a lot of space, yet MANY children
(so I've heard..i'm a first year children's librarian at this library) do
register.
- -Do you have a "Read to Me" Club as well? How is that run?
- -Interesting ideas for room decoration? I have a volunteer painter/artist
who does the artwork each year.
- -Keeping track of books. The idea I'm using is having a "reading
log" that
children keep track of how many books they've read with a personal
"goal"
for the summer. I want to do something like each time they read a book or
come to fill in their log, they can hang something on the wall. I was
thinking of maybe having a huge "juggler guy" and each time they come
in
they can tape one more "thing" for him to juggle. Or maybe have them
"fill"
something..a jar of "whatever."
Ideas??
- -I'm also going to make the story times "circus related." Perhaps
focusing
on a different "act" in the circus each week.
- -Ideas for incentives? I'm thinking of having a weekly drawing for a small
prize. Those children that have filled in their log that week are eligible
to be in the drawing.
- -Circus craft ideas (for any age from 3 to 11)
I was in charge of a children's summer program before working in this
library, but in this library, this is a much "bigger" event and I
don't
really have any assistance other than the woman who volunteers to do the
artwork. Any and all input is appreciated. Thank you for your time. If *you*
are doing the circus as a theme and need ideas I'd love to forward you the
info as well.
Elaine
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