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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 16:27:47 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #695
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 14:06:50 -0500
From: "Lisa Beauvais" <lbeauvai@nslsilus.org>
Subject: Re: Father/Son Book Club; My Name is America Club
Hi Kathy -
I currently co-run a mother daughter book club and I'm hoping to try a
parent son book club next year. I would therefore be really interested in
whatever responsed you get. Would you post a hit when you get one? Thanks!
BTW, I think a father son club is a great idea. I know that at our library,
we had a young boy come up to the desk and ask why we didn't like boys. He
had seen that we had offered the mother daughter club but never one for
boys. Interesting.
Lisa
- -----Original Message-----
From: Graham <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@nysernet.org <pubyac@nysernet.org>
Date: Friday, May 07, 1999 12:18 PM
Subject: Father/Son Book Club; My Name is America Club
>Dear Pubyackers,
>Has anyone out there tried a Father/Son Book Club?
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 14:21:40 -0500
From: "Jenny Collier" <jcollier@dupagels.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
We let them have the first two sheet they print A DAY for free and then
charge them the same as a photo copy (for us that's .10). We had to add "A
DAY" because some thrifty patrons tried carefully doing two sheets at a
time, several sets each day!
hope this helps.
Jenny
>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: Fri, 07 May 1999 15:53:20 -0400
From: lmadden@pls-net.org (Lynne Madden, Victor Free Library)
Subject: Re: Father/Son Book Club; My Name is America Club
Kathy,
We've never done a father-son discussion group, so I can't comment on that,
but somewhere along the line I received a set of discussion guides on the Dear
America and My Name Is America series. I can't remember if I had to send for
them
or if they were just sent to me. They are put out by Scholastic. There are 10
for the Dear America series and 2 for the My Name Is America series. There may
be
more available now. There isn't any ordering information on them. Perhaps you
could try contacting Scholastic. Hope this helps.
Lynne Madden
Victor Free Library
Victor, NY
lmadden@pls-net.org
Graham wrote:
> 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
>
>
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> 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: Fri, 7 May 1999 14:48:57 -0500
From: "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
Subject: re: 10 Qualities of Books, etc.
Kay,
I don't know about the "10 Qualities" your patron is looking for, but
I am familiar with an annual "Teacher's Choices" list. The one I know
however, is produced by the International Reading Association, and it is not
necessarily 100 titles long. The IRA also produces an annual "Children's
Choices" list as well, but it's also not of any prescribed length. I think
both lists are published in THE READING TEACHER magazine every November.
Hope this helps.
<><><><><><><><><><><><>
Sean George
Youth Services Coordinator
St. Charles Parish Library
sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 13:42:16 MST7MDT
From: "Bridgett Johnson" <BRIDGETT@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
We charge .$.15 per page for all printing. This doesn't seem to present any
problem. We have 5 terminals that people can print from, 3 are Internet only. We
still get alot of people printing and not claiming the info but much less than
what we
had before charging. Good Luck.
Bridgett Johnson,Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library, 701 W. Main, Lewistown, Montana 59457
(406) 538 - 8559 bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 12:56:35 -0700
From: "Monique A. King" <mking@snap.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Cell phone/Pager Policies
How interesting to read your post! We were just discussing this issue
with supervisors yesterday, because we have some patrons who just let
the phone ring (!). I am also interested in hearing what other
libraries have done.
When I was in Europe last summer, I noticed that many public buildings
were posted as "Green Zones," meaning that you could not use a mobile
phone there. We also have hospitals that have signs posted. One staff
member was even approached by hospital security, telling her that she
was not allowed to use her cell phone inside the medical building.
So, what do libraries do?
Thanks!
HMurray wrote:
>
> 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
- --
Monique A. King
Director
Benicia (CA) Public Library
work: mking@snap.lib.ca.us
play: moniquek@goplay.com
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 16:03:04 -0400
From: Serena Butch <SCP_BUTCH@sals.edu>
Subject: RE: Theme Based Kits
Our library circulates theme based kits. We have two types - those intented
for teachers(pre-K "story hours in a bag" tpye) and some for families.
We do not restrict circulation at all. The bags circulate for two weeks
at a time and they enjoy very high circulation. Surprisingly, we have had
very little loss of pieces of kits - even those with puzzles come back
intact. Only one or maybe two have been lost - actually never returned.
We have a $1.00 per day late fee and a $75 - $100 replacement fee, so that
has probably contributed to our high retention rate! I can supply more
detailed info if necessary.
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 15:59:51 EDT
From: "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
At our library, we charge $.10/page to print whether the patron uses our
paper or brings their own to help defray the costs of toner. When we get a
complaint (fairly infrequent) we explain that it costs the same to print a
page from the internet as it does to photocopy from a book.
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
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 16:05:28 -0400 (EDT)
From: Ed Hildebrant <ehil@vlc.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
John, We have two public terminals for internet use and two additional
computers for word processing, etc. We charge 15 cents a page for
printing from the internet and 25 cents a page for printing from the word
processor computers. I believe the difference in charges is because of
the type of cartridges the printers use.
Ed Hildebrant
Chesaning Public Library
Chesaning MI 48616
ehil@vlc.lib.mi.us
(517)845-3211
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 15:18:53 -0500
From: "Michelle McInnis" <michelle@grok.calcasieu.lib.la.us>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
Our library charges 10 cents a page for internet printing.
Michelle
Southwest Louisiana
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 16:37:58 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Erin V. Helmrich" <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Suggestion! Spread good will (and your patrons will love you)
Hello all:
I wanted to tell you all about something that our library did that turned
out really well and that you all may want to try:
One of our very dear families was moving away and Rosalee (age 4)
was very sad and upset about leaving. She wondered if the new city would
have a "Mrs. S, Mrs. B and Miss H?" This family had been very dear to
our
staff and shown us such kindness we decided to do something to make the
move a little easier. This family was moving to Plattsburgh, New York. I
pulled out our trusty edition of AMERICAN LIBRARY DIRECTORY and
called the Children's Librarian at their public library. I explained to
Sharon Bandhold the situation and wondered if she could write a
welcome letter, and mail some brochures addressed to Rosalee - care of our
library? Sharon was delighted to do it. The look on Rosalee and her
mother's face was worth the effort (and then some). Not to mention that
when they went to the Plattsburgh library they already "knew" Sharon
and
felt welcome.
I just heard from Sharon and Rosalee and her family just visited the
library for the first time this week. We plan on making this a normal
practice when we learn that any of our patrons is moving (in the state
or out) and so is Sharon. The effort it takes is worth it for the
happiness it provides, the good PR it generates and the assurance that a
library will stay in a child's life when they leave yours.
Maybe some of you already do this? I'd love to hear from others who try
this out!
ERIN
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{/{}/} {/{}/}
~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~*~*~*~
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
PHONE 248.541.1470 / FAX 248.545.6220 / E-MAIL helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us
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Date: 7 May 99 20:46:05 America/Knox_IN
From: CLARE KINDT <ckindt@usa.net>
Subject: Re: [Re: Top notch children's area]
Chuck, et al,
We have found some big (not really BIG) stuffed animals at Kaybee Toys in the
local mall. THey aren't the highest quality but serve their purpose sitting
on a shelf or making a cameo appearance at a crowded storytime. They haven't
been really expensive, under $50 maybe.
Hope this helps.
Clare Kindt
Brown County Library
Green Bay, WI
Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net> wrote:
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.
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 14:36:26 -0700 (PDT)
From: Teri Titus <titust@pls.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Cell phone/Pager Policies
Our Behavior Standards say 'When visiting the library please refrain from
disruptive behaviors such as:' then follows a list, the last item is Using
cellular phones. The Behavior Standards are displayed in several
locations in the building. I'd also like to see a sign at the entrance, a
phone with a line through it, as we have for No Food or Drink; that way
patrons would be alerted (assuming they saw the sign) as they entered.
It is an increasing problem in a small building where noise is problem
whenever we are busy. Most patrons seem quite surprised when I ask them
to use their phones outside. We do make exceptions for some elderly
patrons, and in also in cases of bad weather.
I'd also be interested in what other libraries do.
)
(
- ---------------^-^--------------------------------
'!'
Teri Titus, Belmont Branch Library, SMCo
1110 Alameda, Belmont, CA 94002
titust@pls.lib.ca.us
phone: 650-591-8286 x222 voice mail 650-591-8286 x321
fax: 650-591-1195
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 17:53:19 -0400 (EDT)
From: David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
Most Broward County libraries have laser printers that charge 15 cents
per page. Patrons must use the "Big Card" version of our library card
which acts as a debit card, though can buy a special card for $2 worth of
printing.
David Serchay
Youth Services Librarian
Deerfield Beach Library
Broward County, FL
David Serchay
a013213t@bc.seflin.org
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 16:55:44 -0600
From: Sandy Farmer <sfarmer@hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Re: Top notch children's area
Manhattan Toy Company
430 First Avenue North, Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55401
1-800-541-1345
Tammy RockVam is our contact
They do not sell to individuals but will sell to government agencies
Sandy
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 14:59:22 -0700
From: "David Burt" <dburt@afo.net>
Subject: Biased Censorship Continues at Publib
In the latest example of the biased censorship being practiced by Publib's
moderators, Karen Schneider and Sara Weissman, the "Dr. Laura" thread
was killed, but anti-Dr. Laura posts are still being posted, while pro-Dr. Laura
posts are not:
On Wed, 5 May 1999 06:43:55, Karen Schneider announced she was closing the
thread:
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/PubLib/archive/9905/0063.html
After that, several Dr. Laura-related posts of mine were turned back (Including
the one earlier sent to this list). Yet this post mocking Dr. Laura was allowed:
Wed, 5 May 1999 20:53:40
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/PubLib/archive/9905/0079.html
This follows Sara Weissman's censoring of part of my post that quoted from the
"Go Ask Alice" Site. I asked Sara about this in this message:
To Sara Weissman, PUBLIB moderator:
Why did you censor part of my post?
I find it ironic in the extreme that when the topic is whether certain ALA
approved content is appropriate for 12-year-olds, you don't find it appropriate
for grown-up librarians. Doesn't that say something?
If you don't think:
"Sex doggie-style = pain"
"What's rimming?"
"Girlfriend gags during oral sex"
"Anal sex - Sloppy bottom?"
"Anal sex and waste products"
"What's fisting?"
"Foot fetish?"
"More on sex with animals: Bestiality and STDs?"
"Husband crossdresses"
"Cleaning cat 'o nine tails'"
"S/M roleplaying"
is inappropriate for librarians, how can you defend it for 12-year-olds?
_________________________________________
Sara replied by suggesting I must have some sort of prurient interest:
- -----Original Message-----
From: Sara Weissman/Morris Cty Library [SMTP:WEISSMAN@main.morris.org]
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 6:15 AM
To: dburt@afo.net
Subject: RE: Censorship
David, please see the rest of the postings, especially the
Show of Hands. We surveyed the membership on how they want to proceed
with this discussion. I must say, it strikes me, personally, that
you and Michelle must really *like* this material if you feel a need
to repeat it so much and at such length...that, at least, is the
impression you give.
- -------------------------------------------------------------
This continues a pattern of bias in Karen Schneider's moderation of PUBLIB:
1) All the threads killed by Karen to date have involved librarians defending
protecting children from pornography, while she has let other threads continue
for months.
2) After Karen took over as moderator in March, 1997, she allowed Bill Hale to
engage in a series of personal attacks against Ken Dowlin that lasted for
months, despite many pleas by librarians to end the months-long Dowlin thread.
This is particularly disturbing when one considers that Dowlin was running for
ALA president against Ann Symons at the time, and Karen was a Symons supporter
and a vocal critic of Dowlin.
PUBLIB is too important a resource to be used in this way. PUBLIB either needs
no moderation or impartial moderation, but it should not be the vehicle for the
moderator's own political bias.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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: Sat, 08 May 1999 14:57:44 -0700
From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
Subject: Re: [teen teasing]
I think Walter's point about the "popular" kids being the worst
tormentors bears
repeating: these are the kids who learned early on to be nice in front of adults
and then they could do anything they wanted as soon as said adults' backs were
turned. (sort of a la Bootsie Barker Bites.) Outcasts did the shooting in
Oklahoma; it was the jocks who committed gang rape (*Our Guys*) and the town
wantedto turn a blind eye. It was the jocks who raped one friend of mine in
college and gang-raped another.
Awhile back (way way back) a national scandal broke when adult child molesters
were excused for their behavior for being "good citizens" whereas the
victims
were what we now refer to as "at-risk" kids. The kids got a pretty
clear message
that they were worthless; the town's blinders were unbreachable. Even after
trial and jail the abusers were welcome and the victims were not.
Behavior determines (or should determine) categories; I was in a little cafe in
Portland the Sunday before the massacre ( Cup and Saucer, Walter) and a young
father atthe table next to me loudly exclaimed that serial killers did the world
a favor by reducing population. When the cashier asked how everything was, I
told her.
The nihilism will produce a knee-jerk reaction from me every time ...
thanks for reading my rambles.
magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us
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Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 12:45:47 EDT
From: "Rebecca Friedmann" <rfriedmann@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
John,
Our library has 8 public adult Internet stations, 2 for kids under 14 (same
computers, different home page), and 2 CD-ROM database only terminals. All
have printers. Patrons can bring paper from home or purchase 10 sheets for
25 cents. We don't charge for anything but the paper, as needed. We
replace toner cartridges as needed.
"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and
can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words."
--unknown
"Imagination is as important as knowledge. Share yours with
others."
--unknown
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Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 01:35:40 -0600
From: sandra richmond <srich@pipeline.com>
Subject: Re: Youth Librarians wearing casual attire
I don't think the way a librarian dresses is the important issue with teens.
I think interaction, communication, and an understanding of teen issues and
interests are important in working with teens. My ability to remember what
I felt and how I related to adults as a teen are more beneficial in my work
than trying to dress down or act like teens.
_____________________________________________________
Sandra Richmond MLS
Youth Services Librarian
Louisville Public Library
950 Spruce Street
Louisville, CO 80027 - pop. 19,500
303-666-6037 x680
fax 303-666-9664
richmos@louisville.co.us
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Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 11:58:19 EDT
From: "Anna May Wong" <whimsicool@hotmail.com>
Subject: Youth Hostile Libraries
I am a "Youth Services Specialist" in a small branch library of a
large,
bureaucratic, municipal library system. Not quite out of library school, I
have also received some training from our central library system in
promoting young adult services. The problem is, while I have had some
success in making the local teenagers feel welcome in our branch (greatly
helped by the library's recent acquisition of 6 computers)the other 3
librarians in the branch, including the branch librarian, have made it quite
clear that they don't want teenagers in the library.
One of the male librarians takes on the role of "top cop" every
afternoon,
patrolling to make no one talks, gets out of their seat, or stays in the
library if they are not doing schoolwork. Of course, these rules do not
apply to adults. I have been discouraged from planning programs, as they
must be planned 3 months in advance, and tere are no funds. Also, when I
first came I reorganized the long-neglected YA book section, to great
praise, only to have it reduced by 1/3 recently, to make more room for video
displays.
Question: Would even an Adam Balutis keep coming back to the library in such
a youth-hostile setting, and how can I, as the so-called Youth Services
Specialist,work to attract teens to our library in such an atmosphere? Any
suggestions?
(Sent under pseudonym to protect my identity and job.)
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Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 22:08:44 -0700
From: zoe <voellm@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
John,
At our library we charge $.10 per page that is printed from the
internet. We get very few complaints. Once in a while a patron will
try to use his own paper, but he still has to pay. We explain to them
that the fee is not just for the paper but also to cover the expenses of
toner and repairs.
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 10:21:08 -0400
From: "Siegfried, Pat" <pjs@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
Subject: collection management system for small libraries
A local resource center is trying to locate a collection management system
for their small library of materials ( will be up to 3,000 items this year).
They are currently using Follett but want a subject search feature (which
they say they can't get on their current system) and more detailed monthly
reports than they currently have. Is anyone in a small system using a
company that they could recommend that the resource center contact? Our
system is dynix and I haven't had any hands on experience with other
systems. Unfortunately they need information quickly since their renewal
with Follett is due shortly. Please respond to me directly. Thank you for
your help.
Pat Siegfried
pjs@plcmc.lib.nc.us
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 22:59:06 -0400
From: Anne Marie Clarke <anne.marie.clarke@erols.com>
Subject: Books for Teens in the Cyber Age
With all of this "radical change" and today's kids growing up in a
"digital age," I was wondering if anyone could suggest some book
titles
that involve computers and on-line plots--nothing too gimmicky, but that
would capture the attention of today's cyber-conscious kids.
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 07:01:01 PDT
From: "Fredda Williams" <freddawilliams@hotmail.com>
Subject: child development training video
I need help from the collective wisdom of this group! Our library system is
beginning to plan a training program for children's staff. Our need is
somewhat critical, as we are a large system (16 branches plus a main
library) with only 2 children's librarians. In the branches, most
children's programs are done by paraprofessional staff with little or no
background in youth services, child development, etc.
We are planning a training program which will start with some basic child
development principles, and would like to use a video to help illustrate the
points we are making. Nothing too detailed, because we will have limited
time. Ideally, we would like something aimed at lay people rather than
child care professionals, because our interactions with the children are
somewhat different than those of a fulltime caregiver.
Does anyone know of such a video? If so, please give me the information
including price and source. Thanks!
Fredda Williams
Children's Services Manager
Knox County Public Library System
freddawilliams@hotmail.com
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 15:12:25 -0700
From: "Jeremiah Aaron Taub" <yataub99@mailcity.com>
Subject: libraries and the purchase of homophobic materials
Dear PUBYAC subscribers,
In an article entitled "Does Intellectual Freedom Give Libraries the Right
to Lie?" (American Libraries, October 1994), Will Manley discusses the
issue of whether libraries should purchase anti-gay materials such as those that
argue that homosexuality is a disease that can be cured. Manley argues that much
of this material is "misguided propaganda" and ultimately questions
the need for libraries to purchase them.
As a library school student interested in public librarianship for queer youth,
I am particularly interested in hearing professional reflections on this issue.
Is anti-gay literature just another perspective that has to be included because
of our professional commitment to intellectual freedom? If so, what principles
guide its its precise location in a young adult section?
All feedback would be helpful. Many thanks!
Aaron Taub (address: yataub99@mailcity.com)
Brooklyn, NY
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 18:12:19 -0400 (EDT)
From: Lisa Holonitch <lholonit@gcfn.org>
Subject: Video tapes for training children's programmers?
Dear Yaccers,
A colleague asked me to post the following query:
The Preschool Services and Parent Education Committee of ALA's Association
of Library Services to Children is looking for video tapes used in
training librarians to present storytimes. These tapes could be
professionally produced or home-grown by an individual library system. If
you use or have created such a tape, please contact me, Scott T. Lewis,
Chairman Preschool Services and Parent Education Committee, or reply
directly to this address: lholonit@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Thanks in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Lisa Holonitch
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, OH
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Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 05:58:39 PDT
From: "Dana Lubow" <danalubow@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
John,
We let our copy machine provider take over the printer connected to our
Internet terminals (2 with a shared printer.) They installed a card reader
and we sell a card with 10 copies on in for $1.50. Hope that helps.
Dana
Bruggemery Memorial Library
Monterey Park, CA
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Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 16:00:38 -0500
From: Bob Federspiel <spiel@execpc.com>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
Hi I work at Lakeview Community Library in Random Lake WI and we charge
10 cents a page. It is working out ok so far. Tammy
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 11:45:52 -0500
From: Marilyn Zaruba <fmpl@startext.net>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
We charge $.10 per copy, but only because people were taking advantage of the
free printing.
If there is a charge they are a bit more conservative in their printing.
Marilyn
Mansfield Public Library
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 09:26:48 -0500
From: "Michelle McInnis" <michelle@grok.calcasieu.lib.la.us>
Subject: Re: summer reading club-the circus
Elaine, Another idea at registration time is to fill a container with
candy or cookies or small items and have the children guess on the number
of items in the container. It get's their attention, and while they are
guessing, you tell them about your program, and get them registered
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Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 05:39:50 -0500
From: "Jeanne Schmitzer" <jschmitzer@multipro.com>
Subject: YA booktalks?
Hello all,
It's me, again, seeking direction and advice for YAs.
Where can I go to learn how to give YA booktalks. (I've never done *any*
booktalks). Are there any good books or other resources out there?
Thanks to everyone who gave me such terrific ideas on displays, magazines,
and other cool stuff!
Jeanne
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 12:49:23 -0500
From: Jamie Weaver <jweaver@dupagels.lib.il.us>
Subject: RE: Internet printing fees
We charge 10c a page for printing. We currently have 2 internet stations
that print out in a central location. Circulation takes in the fees.
Jamie Lyn Weaver
Geneva Public Library
jweaver@dupagels.lib.il.us
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 10:57:46 -0400
From: "Kid Ref" <kidref@euclid.lib.oh.us>
Subject: clothing for YA librarians?
Well, I think YA librarians should definitely wear clothing--it's hard
to project authority if you're naked, somehow.
But chinos and polos seem fine to me for anyone working in the library.
After all, this is not an executive job; you have to be able to crawl
around and climb on stools and get the books!
Bonita
Bonita Kale, Euclid Public Library
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Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 11:28:47 -0400 (EDT)
From: Linda Martin <lmartin@ce1.af.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: Re: Cell phone/Pager Policies
Our library just posted signs in all branches alerting users to turn
pagers to vibrate and to mute ringers on phones when entering libraries.
The sign also asks folks to make their calls from their calls from the
lobby or outside the building to keep the reading rooms undisturbed.
Linda L. Martin
Manager, Peachtree Library
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
Opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent those of
the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 12:28:54 -0400
From: Kate McLean <mcleank@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: The Mummy
I went to see The Mummy this weekend and was surprised to find that the
female lead character is a librarian! She even has this scene, where she
says that she's proud of what she is... "I am a librarian!"
Unfortunately, the audience that I saw it with laughed, I clapped!
Kate
Kate McLean
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
DeKalb County Public Libraries, GA
mcleank@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us
"My opinions are my own."
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 18:03:41 -0600
From: Jo-Anne Cooper <wpl1@incentre.net>
Subject: Re: Infant story times -- What to read...
I am in the process of ordering materials so that we can start the Books and
Babies program in September. I too would love suggestions of titles.Thanks.
Jo-Anne
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Jo-Anne C. Cooper
Manager of Library Services
Wetaskiwin Public Library
5002 - 51 Avenue
Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
T9A 0V1
Phone 1-780-352-4055
FAX 1-780-352-3266
e-mail wpl1@ccinet.ab.ca
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 18:41:03 -0500
From: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
Subject: Re: Cell phone/Pager Policies
Hi All!
We have posted signs around the library reminding patrons they cannot use
cell phones etc. in the library. I don't know if other libraries have run
into the same problem we have. Many of the cell phones interfere with our
alarm systems and set them off.
Belinda Sakowski E-Mail: sakowski@grayson.edu
Sherman Public Library Phone: (903)892-7240
421 N. Travis Fax: (903) 892-7101
Sherman, Texas 75090
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Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 17:43:31 -0400
From: Lorie <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
Hi John, We charge 10 cents a page across the board for all printing now.
This includes color, black and white, internet, database and word
processing/personal computing.
Hope this helps.
Lorie
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Lorie O'Donnell
odonnell@borg.com
"All that is, comes from the mind; it is based
on the mind, it is fashioned by the mind." from The Pali Canon
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 18:38:04 -0500
From: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
Hi all!
Our library charges for all copies made whether it be microfilm,
microfiche, photocopies etc. When we started providing internet service we
decided to charge for those printouts as well. Our 8 terminals for
internet or word processing eat us alive in paper and toner. Charges for
all copies are 15 cents. Hope this helps.
Belinda Sakowski E-Mail: sakowski@grayson.edu
Sherman Public Library Phone: (903)892-7240
421 N. Travis Fax: (903) 892-7101
Sherman, Texas 75090
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Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 08:47:42 EDT
From: LndonTown@aol.com
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
Hi! We charge 10 cents a page, no color. If someone needs a color print out
(for school projects or something) we print it for them at the reference
desk, no extra charge for color, but not something we advertise. We're on the
honor system, so some printouts mysteriously walk out the door. But mostly,
patrons are happy to oblige, and if we notice someone is printing large
amounts, we nicely ask them if they are aware that each page is 10 cents.
Anything they print that they don't want, we ask that they give to us, it
comes in handy as scrap paper (no charge ofcourse). We have 17 public
terminals, it's difficult to keep up with the printing, so it's not something
we strictly enforce. Nice signs informing patrons of a printing cost help.
Susie Lord
LndonTown@aol.com
Seminole County Public Library
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Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 07:30:48 -0700
From: "Carol Durusau" <cdurusau@mail.newton.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: Re: Theme Based Kits
Hi,
We have a very small collectio of these. First they were created to
circulated only to daycare centers. But recently we have had requests from
public pre-Kindergarten teachers and have loaned them to them also. We only
have about fifteen right now. I would like to expand the collection to
about 50 and publicize them more so that they will get more use. Right now
it is just a knid of word of mouth thing. Over the past year more and more
have been checked out. I don't have exact satistics because we check them
out on the honor system. If you have a better way of doing that I would
like to hear about it.
I can see them being used by daycares, public school teachers,
homeschoolers, and just regular folks to have fun with their kids.
Carol Durusau
Newton County Public Library
Covington, GA
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 12:36:32 -0400
From: kskellen@mail.gcpl.public.lib.ga.us (Kendra Skellen)
Subject: RE: Internet printing fees
We have anywhere from 12 to 20 public terminals in our branches. We charge
10 cents a page for printing. We still get a lot of print that does not
get accounted for. We also allow them to print library program schedule
for free.
Kendra Skellen
Librarian II - Programming and Outreach
Gwinnett County Public Library
1001 Lawrenceville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30025-4707
770-277-6011
(fax) 770-822-5379
kskellen@mail.gcpl.public.lib.ga.us
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Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 09:18:16 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Valorie A. Minch" <vminch@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Dr. Laura
Chuck- I hear what you're saying but let's look at another piece of
reality- libraries are not always safe for unattended children. You take
the same chance when you leave your child unattended at the mall. Yes, I
am saying that children should be accompanied by an adult when they are at
the library. Parents don't work 24 hours a day and libraries are often
open during the evening. When young adults come into the library after
school I believe it is between the parent and the young adult to decide if
internet use is acceptable. As always, parents are ultimately responsible
for what their children do.
Valorie A. Minch
Children's Librarian
Livonia Civic Center Library
32777 Five Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48154
vminch@tln.lib.mi.us
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Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 08:41:57 -0400
From: cooperc@hhpl.on.ca (Cindy Cooper)
Subject: Re: Cell phone/Pager Policies
Hi,
We do have a policy that prohibits food/drink and cell phones. We had
professional signs created with the standard no food/drink sign (red circle with
food and drink in it and a diagonal line through it) and on the same sign we had
a graphic of a cell phone with the work "off" beside the phone. We
don't have
too much trouble now, but our staff is quick to interupt the call and remind
patrons to turn it off, when we hear the first ring. Of course we do this in a
positive good customer service way.
Cindy Cooper
Halton Hills Public Libraries
Halton Hills ON Canada
cooperc@hhpl.on.ca
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 09:35:16 -0400 (EDT)
From: Katja Ermann <kermann@rvcc.raritanval.edu>
Subject: Dr Laura
I have tried twice to post pro-library opinions on Dr. Laura's
(moderated) forum on her web site, but neither posting showed up. There's
free discussion for you.
I can't believe the childish behavior exhibited by some pro-ALA people.
Prank calls? Are we the teenagers? Let's all write her dignified letters
explaining that filters don't work accurately, that parents need to take
responsibility for their kids (isn't personal responsibility her big
"thing"?), and quote her stats on teen sex and drug use (proving that
some
of them at least NEED the info on Ask Alice). If we flood her with
professional but firm letters, perhaps she'll shut up.
Katja
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Katja Ermann, Children's Librarian
Somerset County Library, Hillsborough Branch (NJ)
kermann@rvcc.raritanval.edu
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 19:13:00 -0500
From: Carol <erkens@home.com>
Subject: Re: Internet printing fees
Omaha Public Library system charges .10 a page per article or page of
printing. We don't charge anything to print bib screens, however.
Sometimes patrons pay, sometimes they don't. If we could educate more
people to use "Print Preview" when using Netscape Navagator, it would
cut
down considerably on unintended print jobs.
With the security on our public access computers, we have a very hard to
impossible time stopping print jobs.
As far as # of computers, just at my branch ( one of the larger ones) we
have 18 public computers that have printers attached. This does not include
the staff computers with printers.
Carol Erkens
>
Carol Erkens, MLS, YA Librarian
Abrahams Library, Omaha Public Library
"The views expressed are my own"
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