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Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 11:19:02 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #715
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Date: Sat, 5 Jun 1999 07:16:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Marlyn Roberts <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fwd: Stumper
Thanks to those who helped me identify this book as
"My Angelica" by Carol Lynch Williams.
Marlyn
- --- Marlyn Roberts <chaisegirl@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I'm looking for a recent publication -- a YA novel
> about a high school girl whose mother is a novelist.
>
> Her best friend is male, and works for the school
> newspaper. The girl is determined that she will be
> a
> writer. She's working on a novel, which she enters
> in
> the school writing contest.
> It's supposed to be a historical western romance,
> but
> her details are woefully inaccurate. Her novel
> wins,
> but only because the judges assume it's a parody.
>
> Can anyone help with the title/author of this book?
>
> Please respond privately to
>
> chaisegirl@yahoo.com
>
> TIA,
>
> Marlyn
>
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Date: Sat, 05 Jun 1999 08:44:22 -0500
From: Karen Sutherland <ksutherland@bplib.org>
Subject: Re: Current child news found on internet
How nutty is this? What a kook!@!
Cleopatra Jones wrote:
> NORFOLK, VA--Gun owners nationwide are applauding the patriotic,
> though accidental, exercise of Second Amendment rights by 8-year-old
> Timothy Cummings Tuesday.
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Date: Sat, 05 Jun 1999 11:36:31 -0500
From: Karen Sutherland <ksutherland@bplib.org>
Subject: Re: Stumper
Hi!
Try the internet movie database. It will give you names and texts of
poems and songs used in movies. Good source for lots of other things
too.
LOTTO@midyork.lib.ny.us wrote:
> Patron is looking for a poetry book for children-
>
> mentioned in the movie Mrs. Doubtfire
> cover includes boy with a house on his head
> poet might be James Stewart
>
> Any ideas,
>
> Many thanks for all your help.
> Christine Lotto
> Kirkland Town Library
> Clinton
> New York
> lotto@midyork.lib.ny.us
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Date: Sat, 05 Jun 1999 13:32:39 -0400
From: Susan Steffens <steffens@libcoop.net>
Subject: Re: The Wringer
Brenda,
I too, abhor the amount of violence in society in general. When I first
read Wringer, I had a little trouble continuing because the plot seemed so
gruesome. To me, the book isn't just about violence, it is about the
transformation of the characters as they spend the year or so covered in
the book. It is a very thought provoking story, and when I used it in a
book discussion group, we had a LOT of discussion! All of the kids could
see the changes in the main characters as the story line unfolded. The
general opnion was one condemning the town sport, and applauding the boy
for his courage. I have recommended the book several times, and have yet
to come across a child who did not like the book, although a few felt as I
did, and wanted to quit reading it initially. I'll be interested to see
what others think.
Susan Steffens
steffens@libcoop.net
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Date: Sat, 5 Jun 1999 22:53:39 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: Current child news found on internet
On Sat, 29 May 1999, Cleopatra Jones wrote:
> NORFOLK, VA--Gun owners nationwide are applauding the patriotic,
> though accidental, exercise of Second Amendment rights by 8-year-old
> Timothy Cummings Tuesday.
Sanctimonious innaccuracy snipped.
Surely you can do better than this?
Kirsten Edwards
kirstedw@kcls.org
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Date: Sat, 5 Jun 1999 23:10:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: SUBTLE KNIFE controversy
On Tue, 1 Jun 1999, Vanston wrote:
> I finally read THE GOLDEN COMPASS by Philip Pullman, and was hooked enough
> to read THE SUBTLE KNIFE. Someone with whom I work seems to recall that
> there was some controversy over THE SUBTLE KNIFE when it first came
> out. I can see certain things in it that might trouble people, but does
> anyone remember specifically what (if any) controversy arose?
I believe the implication that God is evil, Satan and the devils righteous
revolutionaries and the "hero" a (misunderstood) psychopathic-killer
child
would about do the trick.
It's still a good read - I hope to see if Pullman can pull it off in the
finale. Like Dostoevsky, his, er, ideology, may be a bit buggy, but can
he tell a story - !
Kirsten Edwards
kirstedw@kcls.org
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 03:28:30 -0700 (PDT)
From: Christi Bayha <cbayha@yahoo.com>
Subject: Stumper - house walks away
I have a patron who is looking for a children's book
she remembers from her childhood - about 20-25 years
ago.
The story revolves around a house that gets up and
walks away from where it was built (wearing tennis
shoes) and the owner discovers that it is gone when he
comes home from work and then has to go in search of
it.
Any help on this at all would be great.
Danke, Christi
Christi Bayha
US Army Library
Ledward Barracks
APO AE 09033
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Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999 12:16:07 -0400
From: "Deborah Brightwell" <dbright@ci.coppell.tx.us>
Subject: Stumper-Texas Cinderella Story
I have a patron that is looking for a Texas Cinderella story that came out in
the last two or three years. Does this ring any bells? Being from Texas, I know
I should know this, but I can't seem to find it!
Thanks in advance!
Debbie Brightwell
Children's Librarian
Coppell Public Library
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 12:44:11 +0000
From: hgrady.Ops.Staff.Main.ACPL@everest.acpl.lib.in.us
Subject: Re: Current child news found on internet
Is this for real? It sounds a bit too much even for the NRA!
Heather Grady
Allen County Public Library
> NORFOLK, VA--Gun owners nationwide are applauding the patriotic,
> though accidental, exercise of Second Amendment rights by 8-year-old
> Timothy Cummings Tuesday. <snip>
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 13:07:06 -0400 (EDT)
From: alibrarian@email.com
Subject: stumper
One of my patrons came in and requested books like the one her 13 yr old niece
had just read. She also wanted more books by the author, but knew neither the
author's name nor the title. Apparently it is a woman author who takes stories
like the prince comes
to save the princess who blows off the prince's "help" (I bet she
loved the
movie Ever After). Sounds like fantasy with humor. TIA for
assistance.
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Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999 12:31:12 -0400
From: Caroline Parr <cparr@crrl.org>
Subject: job openings in VA
Hello, all! Due to a retirement and a cross-country move, we have two
openings for children's librarians at the Central Rappahannock Regional
Library in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It's a wonderful library system
that values children's services, and I'd be happy to answer questions by
phone or email. Please feel free to forward this notice to any
interested colleagues, and forgive cross-posting.
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN – Librarian II
Children's librarian needed to manage children's services at the Salem
Church Library, a busy suburban branch of the Central Rappahannock
Regional Library. This person supervises three part-time
paraprofessionals; oversees the planning of a full range of programs and
services for children and caregivers, including preschool storytimes,
summer reading club, school booktalks, and storytelling; and
participates in an active program of outreach to the community,
including schools, day care centers, home-school groups, and others.
Children's services is a top priority for this library system, with
children's circulation close to 50% of last year's total. This person
will manage an experienced staff who enjoy working together and welcome
new challenges, and will also work closely with the Coordinator of
Children's Services to provide high quality services to children and
their caregivers.
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library, headquartered in historic
Fredericksburg, VA, is a growing library system serving three counties
and the City, with the Headquarters, six branches and a bookmobile.
The library enjoys strong community support, with annual circulation
close to three million and an annual budget of six million dollars.
Visit the CRRL on the web at http://www.crrl.org.
This is a great opportunity for a public service-oriented children's
librarian who is committed to children's services and looking for a
position with increased responsibilities. Requires ALA-MLS, at least
two years' experience in public library work with children, and strong
management and communication skills. The salary starts at $36,661,
with a generous benefits package and a commitment to continuing
education. EOE.
Contact Janice Black at 540-785-9267 or Caroline Parr at 540-372-1160;
or send resume to Lisa Gregory at the Central Rappahannock Regional
Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Closing date is
July 9, 1999.
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN – Librarian I
Children's librarian needed at the Headquarters Library of the Central
Rappahannock Regional Library. This person reports to the Children's
Room Manager and assists in providing reference and readers' advisory
services as well as a full range of programs for children and
caregivers. Program responsibilities include preschool storytimes,
summer reading club, school booktalks, group visits and storytelling.
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library, headquartered in historic
Fredericksburg, VA, is a growing library system serving three counties
and the City, with the Headquarters, six branches and a bookmobile.
Children's services is a top priority for this library system, with
children's circulation close to 50% of total circulation. The library
enjoys strong community support, with annual circulation
close to three million and an annual budget of six million dollars.
Visit the
CRRL on the web at http://www.crrl.org.
We are seeking a public service-oriented children's
librarian with a strong commitment to children's services. Requires
ALA-MLS and strong programming skills; experience desirable but not
required. The salary starts at $31,669
with a generous benefits package and a commitment to continuing
education. EOE.
Contact Margaret Beattie or Caroline Parr at 540-372-1160; or send
resume to Lisa Gregory at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library,
1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Closing date is July 9,
1999.
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 16:20:13 -0400 (EDT)
From: Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Subject: Re: stumper: divorcing grandparents
I'm in a similar situation. A month or so back I asked about
divorcing aunts and uncles and no one replied. Anyone new, know of
anything or anyone missed the first request?
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.
On Thu, 3 Jun 1999, Paula Lopatic wrote:
> A patron is looking for a book to use with her 5-year-old and 7-year-old on
> the topic of divorcing grandparents. All the books we have talk about
> divorcing parents, although our copy of "Dinosaurs Divorce" by
Brown is
> missing and I haven't been able to check it. Anyone know of books to fit
> this topic? Thanks for your help.
>
> Paula Lopatic
> Vespasian Warner Public Library
> 310 N. Quincy St.
> Clinton, IL 61727
> 217/935-5174
> fax 217/935-4425
> paulal@rpls.lib.il.us
>
>
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Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999 16:11:19 -0400
From: HMurray <oburg_juvlib@OBURG.NET>
Subject: Re: The Wringer
I have read Wringer.....twice. I also presented a book discussion at a
gathering of SC children's librarians. I agree that the book has violent
content in it; however, the overwhelming message of the book is that we have
a choice to participate in violence or to walk away from it. Walking away
from it sometimes takes great courage and the willingness to stand up to a
peer group that can be very intimidating (such as Farquar and the other boys
who blindly accepted violence as a part of growing up, as a part of
"becoming a man."). Palmer, the main character, shows great strength
in
reaching his decision to stand up to all sorts of violence....from teasing
girls to withstanding the "treatment" to shooting pigeons simply
because it
is a tradition. I believe the book clearly depicts a main character who
goes through tremendous change that results in a well-thought-out decision
to turn away from violence. Taken in its entirety, Wringer makes a strong
case AGAINST violence but with carefully thought-out and well presented
realistic characters and situations.
By the way......the scene in which the boys explode a frozen animal
nauseated me. Probably because when I was about 15 years old, a
teenage"bully" left a dead skinned squirrel in my driveway as a
"thoughtful"
remembrance. These kinds of events happen....in life and in books. But I
believe that Jerry Spinelli has taken such incidents and offered a book that
encourages boys in particular to consider why they participate in such
escapades and to offer them good reason to choose other alternatives.
I say BRAVO to Jerry Spinelli! Hope this helps!
H. Murray
oburg_juvlib@oburg.net
At 11:01 AM 6/4/99 -0500, you wrote:
>Dear Pubyakers,
>A retired education professor from a local college has challenged the
>notable book, Wringer, by Jerry Spinelli. She is concerned that there
>is so much violence in it, and thinks that it sends a very bad message
>to children and young adults. We have given her all of the positive
>reviews of the book, but she is unconvinced and would like to hear the
>opinions of other librarians. Please help.
>
>Brenda Evans
>Madison-Jefferson County Public Library
>420 West Main Street
>Madison, Indiana 47250
>
>
>
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Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999 16:22:18 -0500
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: "Harmful To Minors: State Legislation On Library Filters"
"Harmful To Minors: State Legislation On Library Filters"
Join us on Monday, June 28, in New Orleans, from 10:00 a.m.-Noon,
when the Intellectual Freedom Committee and Committee on Legislation
will present a program updating current efforts to legislate the
Internet in the states. The program is scheduled in the Convention
Center, Room 1.
David Horowitz, executive director of the Media Coalition, will
present an overview of state legislation introduced this year, as well
as a brief summary of federal actions. Robert Doyle, executive
director of the Illinois Library Association, will discuss the
successes this year, both with a community standards bill and a
filtering bill. Linda Krantz, director of Rockbridge Regional
Library, Arlington, VA, will talk about Virginia's filtering bill,
which evolved into a mandated use policy bill. Ethelle Bean, South
Dakota councilor, will talk about South Dakota's bill that mandates a
use policy, with filtering as an alternative. Program moderators are
June Pinnell-Stephens, representing the Intellectual Freedom
Committee, and Agnes Griffen, representing the Committee on
Legislation.
________________________
Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/oif.html
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 14:42:29 -0700 (PDT)
From: Heaney <eheaney@nwpl.new-westminster.bc.ca>
Subject: Stumper - tale-telling
Does anyone out there in PUBYAC-land know of a _story_ for primary age
children on tattling or tale-telling? There are a few non-fiction titles
around (Rosen 'Powerkids' series, and an old Joy Wilt Berry book), but
our patron was asking for something fictional.
Please let me know.
Ellen Heaney
Head, Children's Services
New Westminster Public Library
New Westminster, British Columbia
eheaney@nwpl.new-westminster.bc.ca
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Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999 16:50:37 -0500
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: North Carolina Library Association Statement on Library Filters and
Internet Use
NORTH CAROLINA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT ON LIBRARY FILTERS AND INTERNET USE
The North Carolina Library Association supports the principle of
open, free and unrestricted access to information and ideas,
regardless of the format in which they appear. The Association
endorses the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights and
its Resolution on the Use of Filtering Software in Libraries.
The Association supports the rights of all individuals to determine
which resources are appropriate and necessary for themselves as well
as the responsibility of all parents to guide their own children's use
of the library and its resources and services.
The Association recognizes the issues and concerns generated from
providing full access to the Internet. Although use of Internet
filters to restrict access to certain kinds of information on the
Internet has been suggested as a solution to these problems such use
raises ethical and legal concerns for libraries. On June 26, 1997,
the U.S. Supreme Court issued a sweeping affirmation of First
Amendment principles and held that information communicated over the
Internet merits the highest level of Constitutional protection. Due
to the imperfections of filters, valuable information is blocked, thus
preventing individuals from retrieving the information and
constitutionally protected speech they seek as well as preventing the
library from fulfilling its basic mission.
The North Carolina Library Association does not recommend the use of
Internet filters in libraries, and emphatically opposes attempts by
federal and state governments to set such policy for libraries. The
Association strongly recommends that decisions regarding the use of
Internet filters remain with local boards and that each library
develop an Internet Use Policy containing guidelines for use of the
Internet by all library users, both adults and children. Each local
library should decide what educational, informational, and research
Internet services they will provide based on their mission.
Approved by:
The North Carolina Library Association Executive Board
June 1, 1999
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 19:41:33 -0500
From: THRASHERS@JCL.LIB.KS.US
Subject: WAY COOL: Designing Young Adult Spaces that Work!
WAY COOL: Designing Young Adult Spaces that Work!
E.M. Convention Center - Rooms 243-244, Monday, June 28,1999 9:30 - 12
co-sponsored by YALSA and AASL
Sponsored by LAMA Building & Equipment Section, Architecture for Public
Libraries Committee
"Would you put a couch in your young adult section? teens see themselves
as"way cool". Do your young adult spaces live up to their
expectations?
Design an area just for them that works. This presentation will discuss
programming and planning for the young adult spaces, how to design space
for teens in libraries that can be welcoming, inviting, and durable as well
as promoting the concept that teen environments can function successfully.
Speakers:
Jana Fine, YA Librarian, Clearwater Fla. Public Library
Anthony Bernier, YA Librarian, Echo Park Branch, Los Angeles Public ibrary
Kelly Bauer, Richards and Bauer Architects>Janis O'Driscoll, Youth Services
Librarian, Santa Cruz Public Library
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 99 19:17:48 MDT
From: "Candice Morris" <cmorris@mtlib.org>
Subject: Stumper - girl, mountain, talking figurine
A patron is looking for a book about a girl who is trying to reach a
mountain. She cries on a mantel figurine of gold or brass, possibly a gnome.
The figurine wakes up and helps her.
TIA
Candice Morris Lewis & Clark Library http://www.mth.mtlib.org/
Youth Services Librarian 120 S. Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT 59601
cmorris@mtlib.org 406 447-1690 ex.15 Fax 406 447-1687
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Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 9:27:32 -0400
From: Louise Sevold/Technical Services Director
<LSEVOLD@ESCHER.dnet.cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
Subject: JOB POSTING CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
JOB POSTING CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job title: Public Service Librarian 1/Young Adult
Branch: Bay Village Branch
Hours: 40 hours/week Starting pay rate: $14.14/hour
Pay level: U 11
Benefits: CCPL offers hospitalization, life insurance, state
retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday time and optional benefits.
Under general supervision, provides professional library services
such as reference and reader guidance; participates in collection
development. Applicants with experience working with a culturally
diverse population will be preferred.
Excellent customer service is our highest priority.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited library school,
organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants
with 6 months or more experience working with teenagers in a group
setting will be preferred. Applicants must pass a written test in
order to be considered further. Three (3) current
reference letters (work related preferred) must be returned with
the application. Applicants must be flexible enough to work a
schedule which will include evening, Saturday and Sunday hours.
Proof of education required. Successful
candidate must be able to spend as many as 48 hours in
orientation/training at the Administration Building.
Tree lined streets, proximity to Lake Erie and the residents'
community spirit make Bay Village (pop. 17,000) a highly rated
suburb. The Bay Village Branch Library is located in an award winning facility
which was opened in 1981 and features 2 meeting
room, a children's activity room, a quiet reading area, and a
comfortable staff lounge. The collection numbers over 80,000 books
and 15,000 AV items; 1998 circulation was 351,438.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: JUNE 24, 1999
Applications may be obtained by calling the Human Resources
Division, Cuyahoga County Public Library (216)749 9464, 1(800)749
5560, (TDD# (216)749 9478) or by picking one up from any of the 28
local branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Please note:
Completed applications can only be returned at the Administration
Building, 2111 Snow Road, Parma, OH 44134, by 5 PM on or before
June 24, 1999. Applications must be complete, accurate and
current. Applications can be returned in person, by mail or FAX at
(216)749 9479. Applicants using FAX should confirm receipt.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Louise Sevold lsevold@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Technical Services Division Director
Cuyahoga County Public Library
2111 Snow Road phone (216) 749 9383
Parma, Ohio 44134 fax (216) 749 9445
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 11:53:32 -0400 (EDT)
From: Carol Scrimgeour <scrimgeo@lemming.uvm.edu>
Subject: anyone recognize this poem?
A teacher called us up with a dilemma concerning a student and plagiarism,
and a poem he supposedly wrote.
It was submitted as a 5 verse poem called "Excuses." The first verse
goes
like this:
You say you want my homework
You really really do
But it seems that I forgot it
While swimming in Peru.
Our poetry indices only go as far as 1981 (time to order the updates,
obviously!). I have searched under the title "Excuses" as well as
under
"homework," either as the subject or another possible title. I have
also
searched two Shel Silverstein volumes: LIGHT IN THE ATTIC and WHERE THE
SIDEWALK ENDS (those were the only two in at the time) to no avail.
Anyone recognize this poem? Thanks for any help
Carol Scrimgeour
Youth Services Librarian
Fletcher Free Library
235 College Street
Burlington Vermont 05401
802 865-7216
scrimgeo@lemming.uvm.edu
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Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 11:06:39 -0500
From: "Michelle McInnis" <michelle@grok.calcasieu.lib.la.us>
Subject: Re: Post Office Internet Tax
This is a Hoax. You can look it up on the urban Legends website.
- ----------
> Post Office Internet Tax
>
> Dear PUBYAKERS:
>
> Please read the following carefully if you intend to stay online and
> continue using email. The last few months have revealed an alarming
> trend in the Government of the United States attempting to quietly
> push through legislation that will affect your use of the Internet.
> Under proposed legislation the U.S. Postal Service will be attempting
> to bill email users out of "alternate postage fees". Bill 602P
will
> permit the Federal Government to charge a 5-cent surcharge on every
> email delivered, by billing Internet Service Providers at source. The
> consumer would then be billed in turn by the ISP. Washington D.C.
> lawyer Richard Stepp is working without pay to prevent this
> legislation from becoming law. <snip>
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Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 12:11:53 -0400
From: JEANNE@camden.lib.nj.us
Subject: RE: videocassette tape cleaner
Hi
I maintain the video department in my library and we are about to purchase a
TapeChek machine. This machine is supposed to extend the life of the videos,
rewind them, and clean them. I saw a demonstration at the ALA convention. In
the past, we've lost many videos due to lack of cleaning. Also, we've had many
complaints about videos not being rewound when returned to the library.
I realize that the Tapechek machine is expensive, but honestly, if it extends
the life of our videos and rewind them, it's worth it!
Jeanne Sevast
Camden County Library
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CC:
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From: "Valerie Dawson" <dawsonssmpl@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@nysernet.org
Subject: videocassette tape cleaner
Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 08:50:37 PDT
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Our library houses a collection of 7000 videos, many of which could use
cleaning. In the past, we tried a tape cleaner that required the use of a
cleaner fluid with it. It is no longer on the market and we had stopped using it
as some staff complained of
the smell and that it irritated their eyes. We have been looking at the TapeChek
units but they are very expensive.
If anyone has any suggestions about an economical video tape cleaner or how you
handle this problem, it would be much appreciated.
Valerie Dawson
Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
dawsonssmpl@hotmail.com
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Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 14:39:21 -0600 (CST)
From: Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
Subject: Stumper-Poem?
Does anyone know this?
Either a poem or a short story, which dates back to about the '60's. A
family in the future sits down to Christmas dinner which consists entirely
of a pill. The lst line is something like " Augustus Adolphus burped."
Please reply directly to me at cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca.
Thanks very much.
Claire Isaac
Regina Public Library
Regina, Saskatchewan
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Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 9:45:38 -0400
From: Louise Sevold/Technical Services Director
<LSEVOLD@ESCHER.dnet.cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
Subject: JOB POSTING CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
JOB POSTING CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job title: Public Service Librarian II/Children's
Branch: Beachwood Branch Hours: 40 hours/week
Starting pay rate: $17.10/hour
Pay level: U 13
Benefits: CCPL offers hospitalization, life insurance, state
retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday time and optional benefits.
Participates in collection development, storytelling and varied
programming for children and adults concerned with children. As
delegated by the library manager, interviews, trains, schedules,
supervises and evaluates assigned librarians and/or assistants and
pages. Excellent customer service is our highest priority.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited library school;
experience working with children; organizational, communication and
interpersonal skills. This position requires at least one year of
professional work experience. Applicants must pass a written test
in order to be considered further. Three (3) current work related
reference letters must be returned with the application.
Applicants with experience working with a culturally diverse
population will be preferred. Applicants must be flexible enough
to work a schedule which will include evening, Saturday and Sunday
hours. Proof of education required. Successful candidate must be
able to spend as many as 48 hours in orientation/training at the
Administration Building.
The Beachwood Branch provides a wide range of information services
to a well educated community of families and working community of
working and retired professionals (pop. 11,151), as well as to a
large concentration of office and light industrial businesses. The
branch, built in 1982 and renovated in 1998, has modern facilities,
a large and supportive Friends group, and a knowledgeable staff.
The collection includes 64,590 books and 6,500 AV materials; 1998
circulation was 305,524.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: JUNE 17, 1999
Applications may be obtained by calling the Human Resources
Division, Cuyahoga County Public Library (216)749 9464, 1(800)749
5560, (TDD# (216)749 9478) or by picking one up from any of the 28
local branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Please note:
Completed applications can only be returned at the Administration
Building, 2111 Snow Road, Parma, OH 44134, by 5 PM on or before
June 17, 1999. Applications must be complete, accurate and
current. Applications can be returned in person, by mail or FAX
at (216)749 9479. Applicants using FAX should confirm receipt.
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Louise Sevold lsevold@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us
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Technical Services Division Director
Cuyahoga County Public Library
2111 Snow Road phone (216) 749 9383
Parma, Ohio 44134 fax (216) 749 9445
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