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Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 20:00:51 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #697
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Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 10:14:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Subject: Divorce books for a 2yr old?
Had a customer ask me if I knew of any books which talk about an aunt and
uncle divorcing and how that will affect her 2 yr. old and his
"relationship" with his cousins/aunt and uncle.
Is anyone aware of such a book(s)?
His mother told me that he understands things read to him from books
better than if he is verbally told the same thing. We don't have
anything on divorce except with parents which she didn't want to use
to avoid confusion. Any ideas?
Mark S. Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Children's Librarian
Poolesville Library
Montgomery County (Maryland) Dept. of Public Libraries
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my
organization.
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Date: Sun, 9 May 1999 10:17:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: Christine Zubak <czubak@lis.pitt.edu>
Subject: books on respecting other kids
Dear collective brain:
Could you please send me any book ideas you might
have on respecting other kids for a 9-year-old boy who is in third grade
and reads at a 4th or 5th grade level. Please send your ideas directly to
me: czubak@icarus.lis.pitt.edu. Thank you. Tina Zubak
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Date: Sun, 9 May 1999 21:08:52 EDT
From: FallsFall@aol.com
Subject: Job Posting - Durham, NH
Children's Librarian, 10 hrs/wk. MLS preferred. Salary dependent on
qualifications. Responsible for story programs, school outreach, training
of children's services volunteers in new, growing, exciting town library.
Resume to Terry Farish, Durham Public Library, Mill Rd. Plaza, P.O. Box 964,
Durham, NH 03824
This is a new library - only 1 1/2 years old! I am moving away from
Children's towards computer/cataloging. Small, wonderful staff.
Opportunities to do as much as you want. I recommend this library highly!
If you have questions, email me at FallsFall@aol.com, or call Terry at (603)
868-6699.
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Date: Sun, 9 May 1999 18:02:46 EDT
From: LWilli0316@aol.com
Subject: Fwd: Infant story times -- What to read...
Hi all,
Just a quick clarification of my previous post (see below). I am looking
for SPECIFIC titles that people have used successfully in multiple copy
infant story time programs. Guidelines are helpful, but what tried and true
TITLES have you used that were your FAVORITES for your infant programs?
For instance, Mother Goose is a good recommendation. Exactly whose version
of what rhyme have people used that was a big hit? Rosemary Wells is a tried
and true author. Which title was an outstanding success in an infant program?
Thanks so much for your input!
Linda Williams
Previous post
"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?"
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Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 14:51:51 -0400 (EDT)
From: Barb Scott <scottba@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Dragon/Knights/Castles/Egypt items needed...
Pubyaccers,
As part of our summer reading program (Ohio's theme this year is "
The Incredible Library Time Machine"--a look backward in time, I am
planning story hours on the topics mentioned above. I am now beginning to
search out fingerplays, etc. for these.
If you have a favorite, please send to me at barbarascott@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Barbara Scott
Children's Librarian
Bucyrus Public Library
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 15:54:53 EDT
From: "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com>
Subject: thanks
Thank you to all who answered my question about the atlas/gazetter issue.
This will make my patron VERY happy!
Lisa Prolman
Assistant Children's Librarian "All things considered,
Greenfield Public Library insanity may be the only
402 Main Street reasonable alternative."
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413)772-1590
lprolman@hotmail.com
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 13:45:45 -0400
From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Book care song
Molly, I believe the postings you are looking for are these:
1)Friends - on a recent listing Irene Gavasso included a "Caring for
Books" poem; I got asked by a different party if there was not someway
it could be whipped into singable shape and thereby made more useful. I
made some relatively minor alterations to it and hung it on the tune to
THE WILLIAM TELL OVERATURE (of Lone Ranger fame for those of you of
that age...) although come to think of it it also works to THE WORMS
CRAWL IN THE WORMS CRAWL OUT... if you're not feeling zippy. Revised
version - Don't color, mark or tear your books , nor leave them laying
in damp dark nooks, don't read while slurping soup for lunch, pick
dripless snacks if you must munch. Washing your hands is good for you,
and clean hands help keep books nice too; to mark your place you never
should turn down page corners - NO! NOT GOOD!!! Keep books from dogs
and babies too; you never know just what they'll do. Should books get
damaged, let them be - leave fixing to the library. Happy using - And
thanks to Karen Knudson for suggesting this project.
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
and
2) A couple of years ago I found a poem in the Washington state's statewide
summer reading program manual (1995) that addressed caring for books.
I found some discards, of some classic picture books, and following the
poem, damaged the books even further. I made a copy for each of the 7
programers in our system. They have worked well for preschoolers as well
as K thru 3rd graders.
The poem is called Be Kind
Don't color, mark or tear this book
Nor leave it in a damp, dark nook
Don't read while slurping soup for lunch
Pick dripless snacks if you must munch.
Washing hands is healthy for you
And keeps a book looking nice, too.
To mark your place you never should
turn down the corner. No, not good.
Beware of Baby Bob or Sue
you never know just what they'll do. (tear page in half)
Should books get damaged let them be
Leave fix'n to the library.
(Author unknown)
The poem is taped to the back cover of the book. As you say the poem turn
to the appropriate page that displays the damage.
Irene
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Irene Gavasso ireneg@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us
Kitsap Regional Library Young Peoples Department
1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton, Wa. 98310
(360)415-6720
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- ----- Original Message -----
> Hello all, a few months ago I recall seeing a poem or song about book
> care for preschoolers on this list. > Molly Chatt Crandall
> Ontario Public Library
> Ontario, NY 14519
> chattcrandall@juno.com
> ___________________________________________________________________
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 12:02:50 -0400
From: Tammy Laughlin <bennetta@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Stumper Solved
The fairy tale about dogs with eyes as large as tea cups was "TheTinderbox"
by Hans Christian Anderson. Thanks to everyone who responded. The teacher
will be very pleased.
Tammy Laughlin
Youth Services Assistant
Chillicothe & Ross Co. Public Library, OH
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Date: Sun, 9 May 1999 08:28:42 -0700
From: Cindy Mediavilla <cmediavi@ucla.edu>
Subject: King Arthur book
Dear colleagues:
Several months ago I asked your input regarding a book I was writing for
Scarecrow Press on Arthurian fiction for young adults. For those of you
who are interested, the book is now available (citation follows) through
either Amazon.com or directly from Scarecrow. Thank you all for your input
and, yes, the book does include an extensive index.
Cindy Mediavilla
Arthurian Fiction: An Annotated Bibliography
ISBN 0810836440
paperback only
157 pp.
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 12:36:53 +0000
From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
Subject: stumper: irish setter/german shepard book
A patron is looking for a book called, she believes, "The King and
the Princess," by Jack O'Brien (she thinks). It was about a horse,
but there was also a dog in it (in a fairly peripheral role), and
apparently came out in two editions. In the first, the dog was
depicted as an Irish Setter; in the second, as a German Shepard.
Does this ring a bell with anyone? The patron is a breeder of Irish
Setters and is very interested. If you know anything at all about
this book, please respond directly to me. Thanks!
Vicky Smith
Children's Librarian
McArthur Public Library (207)284-4181
270 Main Street http://www.mcarthur.lib.me.us
Biddeford, ME 04005 vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 08:28:38 -0500
From: "James B. Casey" <jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us>
Subject: [Fwd: Longer Library Hours at 12 Chicago High Schools.]
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley plans to support Chicago
School Superintendent Paul Valas' upgrade of 12 high
schools. Among the goals is to keep the facilities open
longer hours -- including the HS Libraries.
Daley said -- May 11, 1999 Chicago Tribune:
"There is nothing wrong with staying in school a little
longer," Daley said. "Just think, at 1:30 or 2 p.m.,
(students) are going home. As we build these
schools and rebuild these schools, we think they
have to be used for after-school programs."
Taxpayers are funding "huge facilities, and they're
not even used for 40 hours a week," he added.
Students "can do their homework there. They have
libraries, science labs, computers, arts programs," the
mayor declared."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/metro/chicago/article/0,1051,ART-28357,00.html
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/stat11.html
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 13:09:41 -0400
From: James Cook <YA_James@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
Subject: BIB: Patron Request-Books with half-Jewish characters
Thanks to all who responded to my request for novels with characters who have
one Jewish parent and one non-Jewish parents (and to those who rightfully
corrected my mis-use of the term "half-Jewish")! Almost everyone
mentioned
"Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret" by Judy Blume. The others
mentioned
were:
Konigsburg, E.L. - The view from Saturday
Little, Jean - Kate
Meyer, Carolyn - Drummers of Jericho
Werlin, Nancy - The Killer's Cousin
And, one non-fiction book that the patron was happy to hear about:
Koehn, Ilse - Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood in Germany
Thanks, again for the responses. If any other book comes to mind as you read
this list, the patron would still be happy to hear about it.
James.
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 16:07:01 -0700
From: "Susan R. Farber" <sfarber@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Position available, Westchester County, NY
The Greenburgh Public Library in Westchester County, NY, is looking for
a public service-oriented librarian to start immediately. The Library
serves a diverse population of approximately 45,000 and includes 3
school districts and portions of 5 others. The successful candidate
will be primarily responsible for serving children and young adults with
outreach as a major job responsibility. However, this librarian will
also need to be a real team player and will be expected to assist in
adult services as needed so good reference skills are essential. The
Library is extremely busy and is open 58.5 hours per week, and staff and
administration are proud of the high quality library service the public
has come to expect from us. The 1999 salary range is $28,597 to $46,620
depending on experience. MLS candidates nearing degree completion will
be considered. For more information, please call Susan R. Farber,
Assistant Director, Greenburgh Public Library. 300 Tarrytown Road,
Elmsford, NY 10523. phone 914-993-1610, fax 914-993-1613.
This message is being sent via several listservs; please excuse any
duplication.
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 16:23:32 -0400
From: Heather Robinson <heather@elgin.net>
Subject: Stumper
Hello All:
I, too, need to pick your collective brains on a stumper. We had a parent
approach us today on behalf of teachers at an area school. They would like
to put together a booklist on books that promote the idea that children
should develop at their own speed and not be rushed by parents or other
adults. Ideally the books could be read by teachers to parents in one
sitting. If you have any suggestions, please email me a heather@elgin.net.
Thank you, in advance, for your assistance.
Heather Robinson
St. Thomas Public Library,
St. Thomas, Ontario CANADA
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 14:03:25 PDT
From: "pam standhart" <pumbaacat@hotmail.com>
Subject: STUMPER: Rembrandt, purple mouse
A patron is looking for a book she saw featured by Bob on Sesame Street some
time ago. It's about a purple mouse named Rembrandt. I guess Bob on Sesame
Street sang a song with book titles in it, and this was one of those books.
If anyone knows this title, please let me know.
Thanks!
Pam
Pam Standhart
Children's Information Specialist
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 18:47:03 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jacobs <ljacobs@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: stumper: only girl cousin
Hello! We have a patron seeking a chapter book she remembers from at
least forty years ago. It's about a little girl who goes to live with
relatives--her seven redheaded boy cousins. The patron believes the
girl's father is in the army and is posted abroad.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? I think I may have read this book as
a child, but I can't come up with a title. I've primarily tried our
county catalog (54 public libraries!), to no avail.
Thanks in advance; please reply directly to me.
Lisa Jacobs
Hampton Bays Public Library
Hampton Bays, NY
email: ljacobs@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 16:13:49 -0700
From: "Kathleen Buettner" <Buettner@ci.monterey.ca.us>
Subject: stumper: "Pumpkin Seed"
Hello,
We had a request for a book about a little old lady with a cat named Pumpkin
Seed. The book has black and white drawings. Sorry, that's all I know about it.
We have looked in A to Zoo, Who's Who in Children's Books, Something About the
Author Character Index, and Oxford Companion to Children's Literature.
Also, we are looking for recommendations for a good Spanish Language
encyclopedia and would appreciate any hot tips.
Thanks
Kathleen L. Buettner
buettner@ci.monterey.ca.us
Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940
phone 831.646.5660
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 19:34:41 -0500
From: Susan Price-Stephens (Susan Price-Stephens) <susan.price-stephens@treasure.lpl.london.on.ca>
Subject: Stumper
A patron remembers having a novel read to her as a child in the 1940's...
doesn't have a title or author but remembers the main character a little girl
named Honeybunch whose father travelled extensively and would bring
her home gifts. One particular story the patron recalls is that once
Honeybunch's father brought her garden tools and seeds to plant. If this
rings any bells I would appreciate your assistance. T.I.A.
Please send responses to;
susan.price-stephens@treasure.lpl.london.on.ca
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 20:40:08 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Christine E. Swanson" <cswanson@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Stumper
A stumper: A children's book about a little girl who believes she's a
fairy because she can kiss her own elbow. There may also be a talking dog
in the story. This book was read to our patron in 1975 or 1976. Any
ideas?
Christine Swanson
Youth Services Head Librarian
Brighton District Library
cwanson@tln.lib.mi.us
810/229-6571, ext. 209
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 23:31:35 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Donna A. Blotkamp" <blotkamp@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: stumper
Can anyone identify this chapter book?
A little girl has a collection of dolls. One doll is very beautiful, one
sews, and one is an old raggedy-looking doll. This raggedy doll is the
little girl's favorite. The little girl is invited to a birthday party
and she is supposed to bring a doll. All of the dolls think she will pick
them because of their own unique qualities. The dolls come to life and
argue about who will be picked. The raggedy doll believes she'll never be
the one, because she's so worn and ratty. But lo and behold, the little
girl does pick the ratty doll, and they go to the party, where they see
all of the beautiful dolls brought by the other girls. The girl's mom
goes into the kitchen and makes a special award for the ratty doll.
Sound familiar to anyone? Thanks a lot.
Donna Blotkamp
Head of Youth Services
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. Eleven Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone 248-541-1470
blotkamp@tln.lib.mi.us
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Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 08:52:25 -0500
From: John Laskowski <jlaskow@esls.lib.wi.us>
Subject: JOB POSTING: Library Director
Library Director, Lester Public Library, Salary: $44,429-$47,091 DOQ. Full
benefits. New 25,000 sq. ft. facility located in Two Rivers on Wisconsin's
scenic east coast. A strong electronic information delivery system in
place. Director must demonstrate creativity, vision, and leadership in
library administration, community relations, and service delivery. ALA
accredited Graduate degree required as well as 5 years experience in a
public library. Must be eligible for Wisconsin Grade One certificate. City
residency required after probation. Closing May 28, 1999. Call Cathy Scola
(920) 793-7110 for a complete job description and application packet; fax
request to (920) 793-7150; e-mail to cscola@esls.lib.wi.us An EOE/MF.
John Laskowski
Lester Public Library
1001 Adams St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-8888
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Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 11:15:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: Marianne Stanton <stanton@noblenet.org>
Subject: STUMPER
A patron is looking for book(s) for her 5 year old that have divorced
parents in the story but divorce is not the central theme. So far I have
been able to come up with books for older children (Dear Mr.
Henshaw, Scooter.......). Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Marianne
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Children's Librarian | Melrose, Massachusetts
stanton@noblenet.org | *North of Boston Library Exchange*
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Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 14:50:40 -0500
From: CSD Assistant <hlewis@kokomo.lib.in.us>
Subject: Stumper - Kalamazoo
This has been driving me crazy (okay, crazier) for two days - hopefully you
can help. I am looking for a book with the line "...from Kalamazoo to
Timbuktu." We had thought that it might be "The Little Engine that
Could,"
by Walter Piper, but that's not it. The patron remembers having the book
read to her by her grandmother in the early '70's, but probably written 40's
or 50's.
TIA for your assistance. I know that I will kick myself when you tell me
what it is, because I know that I know it.
Thanks, again.
Helena
Helena J. Lewis
Assistant Children's Librarian
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
220 North Union Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 457-3242 voice
(765) 457-3683 FAX
hlewis@kokomo.lib.in.us
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