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Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 11:10:06 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #729
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 14:48:24 -0500
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: ALA NEWS - ALA president addresses filtering amendment
NEWS
American Library Association
Public Information Office
Director: Linda Wallace
312-280-5042
Press Officer: Joyce Kelly
312-289-5043
E-mail: pio@ala.org
June 18, 1999
ALA president opposes House filtering amendment; says local
libraries, not Congress, should decide library Internet policy
American Library Association (ALA) President Ann Symons
expressed her deep concern and opposition to an amendment passed last
night by the U.S. House of Representatives to require libraries and
schools to use blocking or filtering technology as a condition of
receiving or retaining the E-rate telecommunications discounts.
"This amendment would impose a one-size-fits-all federal
mandate that undermines local decisions made by libraries, schools and
their governing boards on how to provide a safe and rewarding
experience for children in using the Internet," Symons said.
Offered by Reps. Bob Franks (R-N.J.) and Charles Pickering,
Jr. (R-Miss.) to H.R. 1501, the Child Safety and Protection Act, the
amendment was passed by voice vote. It would require that all library
and school computers with Internet access filter or block child
pornography and obscenity, and that harmful to minors material be
blocked during use by minors.
Symons says that librarians, like other educators, have always
had children's best interests at heart. She notes that filtering
does not necessarily "protect" children and gives a false sense of
security.
Symons noted, "All library users would find access blocked to
constitutionally protected information; no filter blocks only illegal
materials."
"Many small libraries with only one public access terminal
would be forced to limit adults to material considered suitable for
children. Courts have already found this unconstitutional," she
added.
The amendment also imposes new costs and burdens on libraries,
according to Carol Henderson, executive director of the American
Library Association Washington Office, because libraries would be
required to comply within 30 days or repay all E-rate discounts
already received under the program begun 18 months ago.
"This retroactive burden would fall most harshly on libraries
in low-income and rural areas that received the largest discounts,"
said Henderson.
During the last 18 months, $1.9 billion have been committed to
schools and libraries for discounts of 20 to 90 percent for
telecommunications services, Internet access and some internal
connections. The Federal Communications Commission recently approved
$2.25 billion for a second year of discounts.
H.R. 1501 is likely to be referred to the U.S. Senate. A
similar filtering requirement is pending in the Senate Commerce
Committee.
For more information, contact Carol Henderson, executive
director, American Library Association Washington Office, at
202-628-8410.
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 12:45:19 -0400
From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
Subject: American hero stories quest
Returning yet again to the font of wisdom , the supplicant inquires
hopefully
I need some short, child accessible episodes from American history
where real people, hopefully famous but not necessarily so, did
principled, altruistic, perhaps heroic things. Didn't just talk the
talk, but walked the walk, perhaps at considerable cost, because they
were committed to serving the right. There are some of these in
Bennet's CHILDREN'S BOOK OF HEROES, but I could use more. Any good
suggestions? One interesting question I am mulling over in my mind is
whether John Brown qualifies; he and Johnny Appleseed would have made
passing strange bedfellows. TIA...
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 15:59:38 -0500
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Title Ideas Needed
Please excuse the cross-posting.
Dear Netters and Yackers,
Hello. A former employee is looking for a book for his young grandchildren
to help them understand and not fear their mom as she struggles with breast
cancer and it's treatment. I've already reccommended "Sammy's mommy has
cancer"by Sherry Kohlenberg, and "When Eric's mom fought cancer"
by Judith
Vigna. Are there other titles you would reccomend? I will post a hit if
there's interest.
Thanks in advance,
mjs
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Mary J. Soucie
Youth Services Consultant
Heritage Trail Library System
815-729-3345 x110
mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 10:21:35 -0700
From: "Christie Hawks" <chawks@sno-isle.org>
Subject: Sno-Isle Job Posting
LIBRARIAN I
Snohomish Library
Salary Range: $17.51 - $21.88/hr. -- 20 Hrs/wk. -- Posting #9945
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ˇ Provides general readers' advisory and reference services to patrons;
explains and assists patrons with the use of library facilities, equipment,
rules and services.
ˇ Provide professional librarian services such as developing and presenting
programs and promotions to various audiences including children, young
adults and adults; prepare reading lists and resources for patrons and
mobile services.
ˇ May involve young adult contact responsibilities.
ˇ Assist in development of materials collection through assessment and
interpretation of patron interests and analysis of review publications; may
include weeding of collections.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ˇ Must have competent knowledge of library materials including print and
non-print media, library system policies and procedures, automated
cataloging system, materials selection process, how to advise library
patrons on materials selection, and bibliographic search techniques and
reference tools.
ˇ Must have ability to operate computer equipment; speak, understand and
write English clearly and concisely; conduct reference interviews; work
cooperatively and maintain favorable interpersonal relations with the public
and co-workers.
ˇ Must possess a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited
college or university, and be able to obtain a Washington State Librarian
Certificate at time of employment.
ˇ New graduates are encouraged to apply.
HOURS OF WORK:
The work week may include mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends,
including Sundays. May be required to adapt to schedule changes.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a Sno-Isle Regional Library System employment application (resumé
optional) to the Human Resources Department at the address above.
Applications must be received at the SIRL Service Center (address above) by
5:00 p.m., Monday, June 28, 1999. Applications will be screened and
interviews scheduled with applicants who best match the needs of this
position. Applicants who need accommodations during the application or
interview process should contact the Human Resources Department.
Visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org. TTY: 1-800-647-3753
For more information, please contact Christie Hawks at the Sno-Isle Regional
Library System, 7312 - 35th Ave NE, Marysville, WA 98271, (360)659-8447,
extension 626 or extension 704 for the Jobline.
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 16:43:31 -0500 (CDT)
From: youthservices@webtv.net (Vanessa Adams)
Subject: Stumper answer
I have been offline for about four months because my family was moving.
There was a stumper someone else had posted and I was interested in the
answer. I don't know if it was, but could someone let me know?
It was fiction novel about Richard III's wife, Queen Anne, as told by
her lady-in-waiting. I remember the first part of the story was about
Anne and the girl going into hiding so Richard could not find them.
I had read this book in high school and was interested in finding the
title also.
Does this ring any bells? TIA.
Vanessa Adams
Clarksville, Montgomery Co. Pub. Lib.
Clarksville, TN.
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Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 12:00:18 -0600 (MDT)
From: PUBYAC <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
Subject: Stumper answers go to the asker
Just a reminder to y'all. When you answer stumpers, DO NOT send your
answer to PUBYAC. Send your idea directly to the person who asked the
question. Only they and their patron know if your answer is the correct
one.
If by chance your message bounces and is returned to you, it does NOT help
to send the answer to PUBYAC. If your mail bounces, so does PUBYAC.
Thank you's from a grateful librarian are not obligatory, but welcome so
that PUBYAC subscribers know that question has been answered and what the
answer was.
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com
PUBYAC Web page: http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 21:23:54 EDT
From: Sallywilms@aol.com
Subject: Stumper
Carole Fiore, the Youth Specialist for the Florida State Library, suggested I
e-mail my question to this address in the hope that someone will be able to
help me.
Briefly...a few years ago I found a mildly scary short story for children.
It concerned a boy who received an ant farm as an unwanted birthday gift. He
tormented the ants and then the ants tormented him, and it made for an
agreeably scary story told in a tales around the campfire context. I used
it and forgot all about it, and now I think I need it again, and can't find
it.
I seem to recall that the format was similar to Alvin Schwartz's books, but
the story is not in any of his that I own.
I really want to find this story--can you help me?
Sally Williams
sallywilms@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 11:41:48 PDT
From: Maire Thompson <mczt@hotmail.com>
Subject: Stumper
Hello Everyone,
A colleague of mine asked me to post this stumper. So far no one in the
system has had much luck helping her out.
Can anyone think of a novel for an 11 year old boy, depicting someone who
was teased and felt insecure as a child yet grew into a super and successful
adult (or something close to this).
You can reply to me directly at mczt@hotmail.com. I will post the results
if there is interest.
Thanks in advance
Maire Thompson
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Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 15:36:01 -0400 (EDT)
From: Julie Ventura <p036273b@pb.seflin.org>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #727
Hello! I never thought I'd do this, but I have a stumper. A patron is
looking for an approximately 40 year old book. He thought it was called
Walk (or Run) Like an Indian. Worldcat searches came up with nothing. He
remembers part of the book talked about the way an Indian could tell the
difference between a "white man"'s foot print versus an Indian's
footprint. Does this ring any bells for anyone? Thank you for any
suggestions you might have.
Julie Ventura
Head of Youth Services
North County Regional Library
Palm Beach County Library System
p036273b@pbfreenet.seflin.lib.fl.us
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Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 12:32:33 -0700
From: "Hall, Celia" <CHall@roseville.ca.us>
Subject: Job Announcement, Roseville, CA
Here is a job announcement for the Roseville Public Library in
California. Our Personnel Department jobline for the City of Roseville
can be reached at (916) 774-5627.
Celia Dirks Hall
Roseville Public Library
(916) 774-5225
chall@roseville.ca.us
OPEN EXAM. 99.113
Date Opened: 6/21/99
LIBRARIAN-YOUTH SERVICES
SALARY: $2542 to $3244 per month (26 Pay periods
annually)
FINAL FILING DATE: Accepting a maximum of 50 qualified
applications or closing no later than 5:00 P.M., Friday, July 9, 1999,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
THE POSITION
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications to establish an
employment list for the position of Librarian-Youth Services at the
Maidu Branch Library. The normal work schedule will be Tuesday &
Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Receives direction from higher level library staff in the performance of
a variety of professional librarian duties in support of the Youth
Services section of the Public Library; exercises functional and
technical supervision over technical and clerical staff; plans,
prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff involved
in assigned library section; participates in budget preparation and
administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations;
submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls
expenditures; advises and assists library patrons; demonstrates the use
of library catalogs and other user aids; refers patrons to books or
other library materials to further their reading interest or to other
agencies when appropriate; assists in the development, implementation,
and evaluation of children's, programs and services; recommends program
and procedure changes; maintains and updates catalog files; organizes,
maintains, and indexes a variety of reference materials including
government documents, maps and pamphlets; classifies and catalogs print
and non-print materials; performs manual and computerized bibliographic
searches; reviews new publications and collection materials and selects
materials for acquisition or disposition, as appropriate; serves at a
reference desk and researches and responds to difficult or technical
reference questions or complaints; attends and represents the Library at
professional meetings as required; participates in department meetings
and continuing education programs as appropriate; participates in the
selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with
employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures;
compiles library activity reports and statistics; and performs related
work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that
would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A
typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Education: Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from an
American Library Association accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of professional library experience is
preferred.
Knowledge of: Principles and procedures of professional library work
including methods, practices, and techniques of library classification,
cataloging, and reference; policies, procedures and functions of library
services; budgeting procedures and techniques; public library material
selection standards and procedures; books, reference materials, journals
and documents and their appropriateness in serving the need for
recreational reading and research; computerized cataloging,
bibliographical and circulation system data bases and rule for entry of
material.
Ability to:: Perform professional library tasks in children's services;
operate computerized cataloging, bibliographical and circulation
systems; assist library patrons in response to reference and related
library questions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
On a continuous basis: Know and understand all aspects of the job and
department operations.
Intermittently: Analyze work papers and reports; know laws,
regulations, codes and operational procedures; identify and interpret
technical and numerical information; observe performance and may
evaluate subordinate staff; observe and problem solve department related
or operational policies and procedures; identify alternative solutions
and make appropriate recommendations; explain and interpret department
policies and procedures; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk;
stand, kneel, stoop or squat while shelving and moving books and other
library materials; see and read printed materials; hear with sufficient
acuity to successfully perform all aspects of the job; perform simple
grasping and fine hand manipulation; lift books as necessary; use
telephone and write or use a keyboard to enter circulation and/or
collection information; walk, stand, kneel, stoop and bend while
performing duties; may travel in city or personal vehicle to other
library sites.
Working conditions: Works indoors on a continuous basis.
License or Certificates: Possess of, or ability to obtain, an
appropriate, valid California driver's license.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will be determined by the number of qualified
applications received. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of
past employment references, passing a City-paid pre-employment medical
exam and a drug and alcohol screening test and a fingerprint check.
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