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Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 10:49:01 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #704
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Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 16:37:29
From: Nancy Randle <nrandle@tbpl.thunder-bay.on.ca>
Subject: Sleep over at the Library
Sorry this has taken so long to get back to everyone...I am still gathering
information. We are planning a sleepover this summer and are still waiting
for permission from our Administration. What they are now asking is for
some samples of permission / registration forms that have been used at
other libraries. As well as any other forms that were used...I will thank
you in advance and a thank-you to all who have sent me information so far.
You can either e-mail or send by snail mail. Thank you again
Nancy Randle
nrandle@tbpl.thunder-bay.on.ca
Thunder Bay Public Library
285 Red River Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7B 1A9
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Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 06:25:16 EDT
From: Applemts@aol.com
Subject: Selection vs censorship and the Internet
As librarians we accept the dichotomy in our libraries' selection/access
policies. We routinely select (censor?) certain print materials over others
and rely on policy for guidance in making choices that will provide quality
as well as enlightenment and entertainment. Now, in trying to cope with the
complex issues evoked by this newest medium - the Internet - is it
appropriate to take an all or nothing stand when it comes to access? As a
society we have already agreed to encourage limited access to other media by
determining age (developmental)-appropriateness of print materials, labeling
music, rating movies and television programs so as to assist parents in
making informed choices with their children. Shouldn't libraries use this
opportunity to help educate parents (family computer literacy?) and
policy-makers. Is it time to turn our efforts toward organizing and
classifying web sites (perhaps .com is too broad a domain)?
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Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 12:00:42 -0500
From: "Dana Campbell" <danac@siuslaw.lib.or.us>
Subject: iMAC at the library
I have an opportunity to have an iMAC computer located in the
children's department of our public library. Does anybody currently
have an iMAC being used by kids? If so, what kind of problems have
you encountered? CD drawer damage? Mouse stolen? etc. Or, better
yet, what successes have you had?
The computer will be used strictly for browsing/printing from
educational software that will be installed.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. TIA
Dana C.
Dana Campbell, Youth Services Librarian
Siuslaw Public Library
PO Box A
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3132
danac@siuslaw.lib.or.us
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Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 20:43:15 -0400
From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Teen Reading Preferences
William -
Some libraries have book discussion groups wherein teens recommend
books they like. Our library's Youth Review Board has been meeting
monthly for 12 years, and publishes an annotated list of Gold Seal Books
each year. There was a 10 year compilation 2 years ago, which is being
sold (I think for $5). You can contact the group's mentor, Barbara
Blosveren, for more info at: bb@stratford.lib.ct.us
Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
William Teale wrote:
>
> I just completed a review of all the research from the past ten years on
> what teenagers like to read. Unfortunately, it was difficult to get a
> clear picture because of gaps and problems with the way much of the
> research was conducted.
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Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 20:50:09 -0400
From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Internet Musical Chairs
Corby -
You need to add a line to your Internet Use Policy that states patrons
may sign up for only ONE TIME SLOT PER DAY. That ought to do it.
Martha Simpson, Stratford Library
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Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 12:59:20 -0500
From: "Jeanne Schmitzer" <jschmitzer@multipro.com>
Subject: how to request support
Our YA collection is very outdated and has been neglected for several
years. We want to bring the collection up to date with both fiction and
non-fiction, paperbacks and hardbacks, CDs, and magazine subscriptions. It
will take money from outside the budget to do this. We are considering
asking for support from local businesses, especially those that cater to
younger community members - such as the rock radio station. Has anyone ever
done this before, and could you give me some type of guidelines on how to
write a letter requesting support? I would appreciate any and all ideas.
Especially letters that were successful!
Thanks,
Jeanne
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Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 9:45:43 -0400
From: YA assistant <JDICKEY@ESCHER.dnet.cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
Subject: RE: Leading our children down the porn-laden path
Bravo, Corey!
Thanks for the wise words about trusting the kids. Very well put!
I know the schools often have a "contract" concerning use of their
computers that kids must agree to. Does any public library have
something similar? Or have a contract to offer parents concerning
parental expectations for their child surfing? There is a good
booklet with guidelines avilable in print and on the web at
http://missingkids.com. Maybe if we arm the parents with something
like this, they'll be less afraid.
Janet
@/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\@
Janet Dickey, YA assistant, Cuyahoga Cty. PL (suburban Cleveland)
<jdickey@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
*************
Anyone's Guess (grades 6 9) and InvestiCats (grades 3 5)
Mystery Kits
(NEW!)http://dbldog.com/ <blakdog@en.com>
@\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/^\^/@
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Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 11:23:09 -0400
From: Rachel Yanikoglu <YanikogluR@aadl.org>
Subject: Re: "reading corners" in doctors offices
My colleague pulled me into this, and since my documentation does not make
it through the listserver as an attachment, please request from me
directly. This is related to the person requesting models of reading
materials for use in doctor's offices. I am ....
Rachel Yanikoglu, Outreach Manager
Ann Arbor District Library
343 S. Fifth Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI.
email: yanikoglur@aadl.org
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Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 20:58:29 -0700
From: "Steven Engelfried" <stevene@co.deschutes.or.us>
Subject: Library Assistant roles.
At our library we're trying to clearly define the roles of our Youth
Services Library Assistants. I'm interested in how other libraries divide
duties between library assistants and librarians, especially ones with a
staffing pattern similar to ours. We have one Librarian II, and four
Library Assistants in the Children's Department, in a library with a service
area population of about 50,000. I'm especially interested in knowing which
of these activities Library Assistants participate in, and to what degree:
Materials Selection; Weeding; Preschool Storytime; Toddler Storytime;
Reference; Reader's Advisory; Tours of the library; Visits to preschools
and daycares; Visits to elementary school; Presentations to teachers;
Booktalks (in library or at schools); Teaching computer classes. I'd also
like to know if you have different levels of Library Assistants (ie LA I, LA
II) and what duties or responsibilities establish the difference. I will
summarize responses for the list...
Steven Engelfried, Children's Librarian
Deschutes Public Library
601 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701
ph: 541-617-7072 fax: 541-617-7073
e-mail: stevene@dpls.lib.or.us
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Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 09:57:47 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Carol M. Ellman" <cmellman@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #696
Janet,
We have both polos and denim shirts with the Fountaindale logo on them.
If you want more information, give me a call and hopefully I can answer
your questions. You can reach me at 815-886-2030 ext 25.
Carol Ellman
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Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 11:35:31 -0400
From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
Subject: Re: Dr. Laura's "new" campaign
Kirsten - Playing devil's advocate - why should undressing in the library be
viewed differently than publicly viewing pictures of other undressed people?
Seems to me as though the same standards ought to apply to what can be publicly
viewed. Now reading about undressed people is another thing - that's not going
to run the risk of offending other folks. I don't think it's unreasonable to ask
people to not WATCH at the library what they couldn't watch at the beach. Chuck
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
Whose ruminations reflect his own peculiar thoughts and do not necessarily
reflect company policy
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Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 20:35:52 -0400
From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Unattended Children (of library employees!)
Kristen -
When I started working part time almost 6 years ago, there were times
when I had no choice but to bring some or all of my 4 kids to work with
me. It wasn't often, and it upset my supervisor, but it was either that
or not come to work. Now my kids are older and 3 of them serve as teen
volunteers. Having practically grown up in the library, they know their
way around and are very helpful, and my former supervisor (I am now HER
boss!) even welcomes my kids when she sees them! Altho you may feel
uncomfortable, I think that there is an opportunity there for that child
to become a future library volunteer or page, and certainly an advocate.
One of my girls is thinking of becoming a children's librarian, which
may not have occurred to her if she hadn't spent so much time with me at
work! As long as the child behaves and the employee gets her work done,
I don't see a problem. It's not like you don't know where the kid's mom
is, anyway.
Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
Kristen Nyitray wrote:
>
> Hello, everybody!
>
> Although our library has an unattended child policy (no child under the age
of 9
> may be left alone), a Circulation Clerk brings her 7 year old son to the
library
> during her shift. The child sits quietly and reads during these times,
however,
> I am uncomfortable telling other patrons our policy while this child is
sitting
> in plain view. Has anyone dealt with this situation? Any
suggestions/feedback
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Kristen Nyitray
> Stony Brook, NY
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Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 13:40:55 -0500 (CDT)
From: Holland <hollandd@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: Unattended Children (of library employees!)
I think this is very common in the workplace, not just libraries. Young
moms expect this accommodation. Just last week, when I was paying a toll
at the toll booth, I was surprised to see that the attendant had a small
child in the booth with her. The child couldn't even see out of the
booth. I could just see the top of the child's head as I handed the
attendant my money. It doesn't seem right to me, and certainly not the
best thing for the children, but many employees (and employers) have no
problem with this practice.
Dorothy
Elmwood Park Public Library
Youth Services
hollandd@sls.lib.il.us
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Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 11:48:18 -0400
From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
Subject: Re: Dr. Laura
"Valorie A. Minch" wrote:
> As always, parents are ultimately responsible
> for what their children do.
Valerie - I guess I have a hard time seeing how you can hold parents
responsible for what they frequently have no control over ie their children's
behaviour in their absence. It's hard enough controlling the little darlings
when we're PRESENT...
Chuck Schacht
Romeo Distsrict Library
Romeo, MI.
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Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 10:24:20 -0800 (ADT)
From: Robin Hanson <robinh@muskox.alaska.edu>
Subject: Re: Internet Musical Chairs
What seems to be working well at our library is to limit each individual
to only one session per business day. This allows for more people tohave
an opportunity to use the stations. We do allow a one hour session for
each individual
Robin Hanson
Anchorage AK
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Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 14:43:49 -0400 (EDT)
From: Welch <kwelch@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: [none]
Hi,
Is there anyone out there who has done a Dear America, or My Name Is..
program. I would like to plan something for the fall and knew that
someone out there would have some great ideas.
Thanks for your help.
Katherine Welch
North Shore Public Library
kwelch@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 11:37:16 -0700
From: Ann-Marie Biden <ambiden@nancy.ci.san-marino.ca.us>
Subject: Dr. Laura...
This just keeps getting "better and better"!#!.....
My husband walks during his lunch and listens to the "Dr."...She is
supposedly supplying signs to public libraries stating that they are "Dr.
Laura Approved". I cannot imagine a sane director allowing such a thing,
but has anyone seen or heard of this? Is this for real? Pretty scary
stuff. Ann-Marie
Ann-Marie Biden, Youth Services Librarian
San Marino Public Library
1890 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
tel (626) 300-0776 fax (626)284-0766
ambiden@ci.san-marino.ca.us
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Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 17:03:03 -0700
From: "Carol Durusau" <cdurusau@mail.newton.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: Re: Dr. Laura and Toys R Us
I don't know if it is just my browser, but there is no place at this site to
register my dissatisfaction with their decision to stop funding for
libraries. All I get is some info about different things you can buy on the
left and a blank page.
Can someone help.
Carol Durusau
- -----Original Message-----
From: Kim Heikkinen <kim.heikkinen@mcfls.org>
To: pubyac@nysernet.org <pubyac@nysernet.org>
Date: Friday, May 14, 1999 2:14 PM
Subject: Dr. Laura and Toys R Us
>Here is the url for Toys R Us's customer response form. I urge you to go
>there and fill out the form telling them how disappointed you are that Dr.
>Laura's nonsense caused them to stop funding for the children's reading
rooms.
>
>>http://www.toysrus.com/asset/ecomm/htdocs/indexCustService.htm
>
>Kim
>
>*************************************************
>Kim Heikkinen kim.heikkinen@mcfls.org
>Youth Services Librarian
>Franklin Public Library
>Franklin, WI 53132 (414) 425-8214
>*************************************************
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