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Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 17:04:42 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #750
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Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 21:47:46 -0400
From: "Carolyn Berg" <cberg@stny.rr.com>
Subject: STUMPER: Alligator in Orchestra
A patron is looking for a book which was read on NPR a few months ago. =
It was about an alligator who played the triangle in an orchestra and =
had to wait a long time before it was his turn to play. She thinks the =
title had the words alligator and wait in the title. Does anyone know =
what this might be? Thanks for your help. =20
Please write to me: cberg@stny.rr.com
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Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 19:15:52 -0500
From: Pam Koehler <pkoehler@wcic.org>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #744
Hi all,
This could be an impossible task. I just got home after eating dinner with my
Dad. We talked about, what else, books. He said he remembered a book he read
when he was about 10 about a goat. He turns 80 in two weeks, so this is a 70
year old book. He didn't remember any illustrations or even the story line,
except it had a goat in it. He said he read it so much the pages were falling
out. I would love to try to find this for him, if not for his birthday, then
maybe Christmas. On my drive home I seem to remember him talking
years ago about "Billy Whiskers:" Could this have possilby been the
character? He also said the print was large, he indicated almost an inch high,
and he could read the book in an afternoon. Any leads?
Thanks much.
Pam
pkoehler@wcic.org
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Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 09:53:00 -0700
From: Maya_SPECTOR@CITY.PALO-ALTO.CA.US (Maya SPECTOR)
Subject: Stumper solved: No bed
Thanks to several of you who solved my stumper about the kid who didn't
want to go to bed and so her father took the bed away. Everyone
thought it was Edie Changes her Mind by Johanna Johnston. Thanks!
Maya Spector
Palo Alto Children's Library
maya_spector@city.palo-alto.ca.us
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Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 18:03:20 -0400
From: mellifur@tiac.net
Subject: Re: Stumper Grandfather/Grandchild cycle
Yikes! It looks as though I never sent this! I *wondered* why I kept
getting responses! Thank you all so much...I received dozens of messages
suggesting the following books. I forwarded them to the colleague who
received the question. I'd love to tell you that the stumper was solved on
the patron's end, but I haven't been told. But I'm confident that you
nailed it for us. So thanks again!
Miriam
>Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 22:17:41 -0400
>To: PUBYAC
>From: mellifur@tiac.net
>Subject: Re: Stumper Grandfather/Grandchild cycle
>Cc: neiman@glasct.org
>
>Thank you for all your replies! I've had four titles suggested for my
stumper about the book that begins with a grandfather wheeling his
grandchild in a carriage and ends with the grandchild wheeling his
grandfather in a wheelchair. The titles suggested are:
>
>"A Special Trade" by Sally Wittman
>"Now one foot, now the other" by Tomi DePaola
>"GRANDPA" by John Burningham
>"The Big Stone" by Michael Garland
>
>From the sound of the descriptions, I think the Wittman book sounds most
likely, but I will check all of them when I get to work.
>
>Thanks again!
>
>Miriam
>
>
M. Neiman
mellifur@tiac.net
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Glastonbury, CT
http://www.wtmlib.com
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my organization.
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Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 16:29:38 -0500 (CDT)
From: Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
Subject: Stumper answer: White wolf
Thank you to all who responded to my stumper about a series of books about
a white wolf adopted by a boy. This appears to be a Jack O'Brien set from
the 30's and 40's: Silver Chief: Dog of the North, Return of Silver
Chief, and Silver Chief to the Rescue. I received numerous responses with
this answer. Unfortunately, I cannot confirm that this was what the
patron was seeking, as he would not return my phone calls (I finally sent
it in a letter). [Don't you just hate it when that happens?!!] But thank
you for your help.
Sincerely,
Julie Linneman
juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us
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Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 18:34:25 -0600
From: Carolyn Groves <cgroves@will.state.wy.us>
Subject: stumper
I have a patron who is looking for a non-fiction book she read when 25-30
years ago (1969 1974ish) which was a collection of stories (approximatley
25) about "outlandish" crimes the FBI had solved. It included some
photos,
and was at a 4th - 5th grade reading level. Bonnie and Clyde were inculded
in the book.
I have checked in Books in Print (CD Rom version) and our card catalog (DRA
- - statewide for Wyoming).
As usual, your collective wisdom is much appreciated!
Carolyn Groves Winkler, MLS
Teton County Library
Jackson, WY
cgroves@will.state.wy.us
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Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 06:25:36 PDT
From: steve webber <mstomper@hotmail.com>
Subject: poetry stumper
A patron is trying to locate a book she had as a child. She thinks the
title is either 100 Favorite Children's Poems or just Favorite Children's
Poems. It is probably from the early part of the century. Some of the poems
she remembers are "The Cowardly Dragon", "The General
Store", and "Stephen
Wants a Mouse". Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Steve Webber, Children's Librarian
Mt. Pleasant Branch
DC Public Library
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Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 13:12:36 -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: JULY 21, 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
July 21, 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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Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 10:20:38 -0700
From: "torrie" <torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us>
Subject: STUMPER: Fanny Blowhard
Please excuse any cross-posting. I'm desperate.
This stumper is a story that was probably published between
1936 and 1944.
The requestor remembers reading it in a collection of similar
stories, with a full-page illustration on the left and the text of the
story on the right. She believes the name of the character and
story are
"Fanny Blowhard." Fanny is an electric fan in an office building.
Fanny
goes berserk and blows papers everywhere. Other stories in the
collection
include one about a steam shovel, a tugboat, and possibly a
bulldozer.
(Makes me think of Mike Mulligan). She hopes to locate a copy of
this book
for purchase, if possible, so any leads as to the anthology's
name/author/editor/etc. will be most appreciated.
It is apparently not a Virginia Lee Burton story, nor is it _The brave
little toaster_.
I have found one reference to the character at:
http://www2uchicago.edu/alumni/alumni.mag/9506/June95Planestra
inscontin.html
The quoted passage is:
" 'As early as 1932,' [Neill] Harris writes, 'electric fans named
Fanny Blowhard, file cabinets, desks, and elevators were chatting
easily with one another.' "
Please help. It's making me crazy that I'm so close to finding it!
Thanks in advance! I hope you can help.
Torrie 8)
Torrie Hodgson, Mutant librarian from the center of the earth!
Burlington Public Library
900 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington WA 98233
(360)755-0760 phone
(360)755-0717 FAX
torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us
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Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 13:23:33 -0400
From: Charlotte Lesser <clesser@Ci.Keene.NH.US>
Subject: stumper - cat with fishhook tail
A patron is looking for a book he read as a boy in the 1940's - he thinks it
might have been a series. A main character is a cat with a fishhook in its
tail (or maybe a fishhook shaped tail) who has adventures at the Bay of
Fundy in Canada. He remembers it as a chapter book with illustrations.
??
Thanks!
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Charlotte Lesser
Head of Youth & Community Services
Keene Public Library
60 Winter Street
Keene NH 03431
(603) 352-0157
Fax: (603) 352-1101
email: clesser@ci.keene.nh.us
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Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 13:07:16 -0500
From: Jeanette Larson <jlarson@tsl.state.tx.us>
Subject: Morris's Disappearing Bag Original Art
The new jacket art for Morris's Disappearing Bag by Rosemary Wells has
been donated to the Texas Library Association (TLA) to auction for funds
for the Texas Library Disaster Relief Fund. This piece is being
auctioned on amazon.com. Go to their auction site and select
"collectibles" and then select "art and photography" to bid
on this rare
piece. For additional information and the auction, as well as to bid on
pieces from "The Bear Went Over the Mountain, visit the TLA website at
http://www.txla.org/wells/gallery.html.
Posted by Jeanette Larson for TLA
jlarson@tenet.edu
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Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 11:19:08 -0700 (PDT)
From: Maureen Hartman <maureen_hartman@yahoo.com>
Subject: States and Picture Books
Hello collective brain:
I am working on a list of picture books that take
place in specific U.S. states or cities. I have
had a few requests from parents here, and I think
it fits in nicely with one of the activities on
the back of the America Reads Challenge
Read*Write*Now poster from the Department of
Education.
The idea is that each book has to mention the
state (or city) specifically, i.e. _One Morning
in Maine_ or _Make Way For Ducklings_ would be
fine, but ones that just mention "the West" or
"the East Coast" wouldn't fit.
Any ideas out there? I'll post to the list when
I'm finished and share it with all of you.
Thank you.
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Maureen L. Hartman
Children's/YA Librarian
North Branch, Watertown Free Public Library
Watertown, MA
maureen_hartman@yahoo.com
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