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Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 11:42:39 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #735
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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 14:49:00 -0500
From: "Katrina Lunceford, Children's" <LUNCEFORDK@memphis.lib.tn.us>
Subject: Stumper Solved-Little White Bed That Ran Away
I'd like to thank Karen Sutherland of the Bedford Park Public Library for
providing the title to this stumper. I would also like to thank Toni Grow
of the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, Michigan for providing the
author and title. The correct title is the Little White Bed That Ran Away
by Patten Beard. Toni generously provided a copy of the story, which can
be found in a collection titled Tucked-In Tales by Patten Beard, published
by Rand McNally & Company, Chicago. Our customer is delighted-thank you
again!!!
Katrina Lunceford-Children's Department
Memphis-Shelby Co. Public Library & Information Center Main Library
1850 Peabody Ave.
Memphis, TN 38102 email: luncefordk@memphislibrary.lib.tn.us
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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 16:43:59 -0700
From: "Kathleen Buettner" <Buettner@ci.monterey.ca.us>
Subject: 2 stumpers: coastal area; yak
Hi,
We are looking for a chapter book that a customer read in the late 70s (when she
was in 2nd grade). It is about two children who visit a coastal area or an
island with highlands. They suspect that a witch lives nearby. There is a cove
where the "witch" parks her boat. It turns out that she is not a witch
after all.
We have looked in amazon.com and bookfinder to no avail.
Stumper #2
An old woman lives on a hill with a yak. There is a storm and water is rising.
The pictures are dark. Perhaps the yak saves her. This is a picturebook that was
read in the early to mid 70s. (It is not Hodges' The Wave ).
We have looked in A-Zoo, & Storytellers Sourcebook.
Any clues?
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: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 14:19:35 MST7MDT
From: "Bridgett Johnson" <BRIDGETT@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
Subject: Stumper: Stonecutter
Does anyone know of fable or fairytale with a stonecutter in it? That's all the
patron
remembered. Thanks for the help.
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: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 15:24:10 -0400 (EDT)
From: Nanci Milone <milone@noblenet.org>
Subject: Job Posting
Hello everyone!
My director asked that I post the following job opening to you all.
Children's Librarian: The City of Peabody is seeking applications for the
position of childrens Librarian at the Peabody Institute Library. Duties
include collection and program devleopment; dept. supervision (2.5 FTE),
training and administration; outreach services to the public schools and
other comunity agencies; coordination of services and programs with young
adult librarian and technology librarian. Peabody Institute is a member
of NOBLE. Qualifications: MLS with demonstrated knowledge of childrens
literature and collection development; familiarity with computers. Salary
range: $27,234 - 31,264 (contract under negotiation) plus benefits,
including 90% paid health benefits and flexible 4 day week schedule. Send
resume with cover letter to Cynthia King, Director of Human Resources,
City Hall, City of Peabody, MA 01960 or Fax to 978-531-2667
Nanci Milone, Young Adult Librarian
Peabody Institute Library, Peabody Massachusetts
milone@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 18:37:14 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Janice E. Bojda" <j-bojda@evanston.lib.il.us>
Subject: Job Opening
CHILDREN'S OUTREACH LIBRARIAN/EVANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
We're seeking a full-time Children's Services Librarian to serve children,
parents, caregivers, and educators in Evanston. Specific responsibilities
include: providing excellent reader's advisory and reference services to
kids and parents; serving as a liaison with schools, day care centers and
community organizations so that we may better serve their library needs;
preparing and presenting library programs for children and adults to
include book talks, storytelling, puppet shows, and multimedia programs;
participating in the selection of library materials; performing other
activities related to providing outstanding library service for children.
We require an ALA-accredited MLS. Pre-school or elementary school
experience is highly desirable. Salary range $34,490 to $42,427 per year.
Please send your cover letter and resume to City of Evanston, Dept. of
Human Resources, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Please e-mail your
questions to Paul Gottschalk at gottschalk@epl.org For more information
about the Evanston Public Library please visit our website at
http://www.epl.org.
Janice E. Bojda
Head of Children's Services
Evanston P.L.
1703 Orrington
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone 847/866-0320
Fax 847/866-0623
j-bojda@evanston.lib.il.us
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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 17:50:12 -0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)
From: Amy Grimes <grimes@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: stumper
Hi, I hope you will be able to help solve a stumper for a co-worker. It
is a mystery about a boy who lives in a junk yard. He guesses the number
of jelly beans in a jar and wins free limo service. He and his friends
have a club and go solve mysteries in the limo. Any input would be
appreciated, you can email me directly at grimes@fvrl.lib.wa.us
Thanks!
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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 08:50:57 -0500
From: "Grant Vaden" <gvaden@dhc.net>
Subject: Personal Stumpers
I have a few stumpers of my own for you guys. These books were Juvenile =
Fiction back in the 60's. Here goes:
1. Some boys travel to the moon and discover the the "good guys" =
are actually the bad guys. They are trying to convince the adults of =
what they have discovered and eventually are on the run from the =
baddies. I remember the scene where they are hiding in a large supply =
room and one of the boys wants to hide in the way back and one says no, =
they should hide in the front and listen for the bad buys. They can =
move back once they hear anyone come in.
2. Some boys find themselves on an island. They discover some =
treasure and they are rescued just as the island begins to fall back =
into the water. It is not Treasure Island.
3. A young girl is so poor that she has to decide whether to put =
her one pat of butter on one piece of bread or spread it out over =
several pieces. For years I thought it was Half Magic or The Five =
Little Peppers, but it isn't.
4. A group of children have adventures. Some have ponies, others =
bicycles. There is a dog. "Vinnie" is rather poor. It seems like =
these books take place in the Appalachians.
As I said, all I have are little snippets, but they have been bugging me =
for years. You know the feeling I am sure.
Thanks,=20
Debbie Vaden
gvaden@dhc.net
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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 07:01:19 PDT
From: Jeanenne Reid Robinson <jrrchild@hotmail.com>
Subject: New children's book review website
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library system in North Carolina has a new
children's book review website. It is called "Bookhive" and is where
children and adults can read about good, interesting books. The books are
categorized into several genres such as Books and Babies, Adventure, Humor,
Mystery, etc. for ages birth to 12 years of age. Kids and adults can search
the database of reviews to find books by interest category, author, title,
and number of pages. We are asking librarians and children specialists to
review our site and give us feedback. Please visit the website and let us
know what you think about it. www.plcmc.lib.nc.us/bookhive
Thank you,
Jeanenne Robinson
_______________________________________________________________
Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com
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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 11:23:46 -0500
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: BIB: Cancer Resources
Yackers and Netters,
Hi! Please excuse the duplicate posting again. Here is the hit on
suggestions for the father of a woman with breast cancer who wants help
talking to her kids about the cancer and losing her hair. I had already
suggested Sammy's Mommy has Cancer. I want to thank those individuals who
took the time to send me their suggestions. If anyone has others please
let me know and I'll post a second hit if there's enough.
Thanks again,
mjs
Hit:
Two books were mentioned: You hold me and I'll hold you by Carson and
Sophie by Fox
Here's the other suggestions I've received:
You might suggest he check with the local hospital or
cancer center. They often have programs for children
whose parents are undergoing treatment.
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How about a book about hospitals?
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There's a thread running on the "Funky Winkerbean" comic strip on the
issue. Read it on-line at
http://www.kingfeatures.com/comics/fwinker/index.htm
and check the link at the bottom of the page.
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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: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 14:17:10 -0500
From: Sharon Lawrence <lawrencs@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: stumper
Help! A patron came in this morning looking for a book her
sister found @ a garage sale in the 60's...so it is safe to
say that is fairly old.
The short story was in an anthology. She thought the title of
the story was "Wendy and the Wonderful Washing Machine,"
although maybe no Wonderful. The plot: Wendy falls asleep on
her Washing Machine and dreams that said Washing Machine can
fly.
I tried the LOC catalog @ http://lcweb.loc.gov/catalog/ also
tried the Virtual Illinois Catalog @ http://vic.lib.il.us/
with no luck as this is a short story.
So now I'm trying PUBYAC. Any ideas?
Sharon Lawrence
phone: 630.960.1200
Children's Reference Coordinator fax:
630.960.9374
Downers Grove Public Library email:
lawrencs@sls.lib.il.us
1050 Curtiss Street
DG, Illinois 60515
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