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Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 11:09:42 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #764
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Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 19:53:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: Graphic Novels
On Wed, 21 Jul 1999, David Serchay wrote:
> Actually. Vertigo is DC's line of "Mature Audience" comics. True,
they
> are sometimes disturbing, but some of the stories (like Sandman, Books of
> Magic, Transmetropolitan, etc) are great.
And BOOKS OF MAGIC is (for the most part) only "mature" because of the
advertisements Vertigo wants to be able to place...
Kirsten (who heard this from Kat Kan)
kirstedw@kcls.org
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Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 19:51:41 -0500
From: "justin cooley" <jkcooley@ll.net>
Subject: new baby titles and bibs
Thanks to everyone who sent me titles and bibs on "new babies" coming
=
into a household. Will compile and post ... after summer reading =
concludes! Kathleen, Minnesota
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Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 18:09:02 -0700
From: Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
Subject: RE: stumper - Grandmother's quilt
Thank you to all who responded to my stumper about the extended family
dividing up Grandma's belongings (including a quilt) after her death. From
all desriptions it is BRINGING THE FARMHOUSE HOME by Gloria Whelan (1992.)
We don't own it and it is OP. I haven't looked further for a source for it,
but we can ILL it for the patron.
The other title mentioned was THE KEEPING QUILT by Patricia Polacco.
Thank you to all for a quick answer that I would NEVER have found myself!
Jan Wall
Youth Services Librarian
Latah County Library District
110 South Jefferson Street
Moscow ID 83843
fax: 208-882-5098
janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 09:52:53 -0400
From: Jeanne Becknell <becknelj@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: scary stories
In need of your collective wisdom again!
Can anyone give me some suggestions of "scary books" for kids who are
past
Goosebumps (or don't like them) but who are not quite ready for Christopher
Pike, Cooney, or Duncan? I know about books for little ones and about YA
books -- it's those middle years that are so hard to find good books for!
Reply to me personally and I'll post the compiled bib to the list.
Thanks so much.
Jeanne Becknell
Children's Librarian
Dunwoody Library
5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody RD
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Phone: 770-512-4640
Fax: 770-512-4644
Email: becknelj@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us
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Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 08:28:46 -0700
From: efad@juno.com
Subject: R:stumper
A library school colleague is looking for a children's bool about a
little girl who had a clear relationship with her grandfather. The girl
grew up and her grandfather had a stroke - she had to push his wheelchair
(just like her pushed her stroller). The last line of the book was
"Don't be saddish, have a radish". She said it looked like a Margaret
Alexander Book. published around 1981-1984. My colleague is the oldest
of 10 children, and they all have happy memories of that book and would
like to find it. Thanks to anyone who can help..
Elizabeth Fernandez
Palmer School
efad@juno.com
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Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 15:13:48 +0100
From: Sarah Ormes <lisslo@ukoln.ac.uk>
Subject: Stories from the Web update
Stories from the Web is a Library and Information Commission funded
project and is a partnership between the children's libraries of
Bristol
City Libraries, Leeds City Libraries, Birmingham City Libraries and
the UK
Office for Library and Information Networking (UKOLN). The project
is
exploring how public libraries can develop online resources which
will
encourage children to enjoy reading, interact with stories and
develop
both traditional and electronic literacy skills. The project's
website can be found at
http://hosted.ukoln.ac.uk/stories/
Stories from the Web will regularly be sending out e-mail updates
about its work
and the latest additions to the website. If you wish to receive
these updates please send an e-mail to
majordomo@ukoln.ac.uk
and leave the subject line blank. In the body of the message you
need to type
subscribe stories-info
Sarah Ormes
Public Library Networking Research Officer
UKOLN, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY
Visit 'Stories from the Web' at http://hosted.ukoln.ac.uk/stories/
Tel. 01225 826711
Fax. 01225 826838
Stories from the Web is pleased to present its first e-mail update.
This
update has information about
1) the launch of the gallery section - where you can find your work
2) reviews of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
3) designing your very own wizard or witch
4) what's coming up soon
5) library clubs
6) dull stuff for adults about the project
7) what to do if you no longer want to get these e-mail updates
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Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 11:26:00 -0700
From: Linda_KENTON@CITY.PALO-ALTO.CA.US (Linda KENTON)
Subject: Stumper
Hi everyone,
Our patron remembers a picture book she read around 1964/65 about 3
princesses who had three horses. The horses were named Brownie, Blackie
& Whitey and wore human shoes and crowns on their heads. The princesses
rode the horses to school everyday and, of course, lived in a castle.
The book may be Three Little Horses at the King's Palace by Piet Worm
(1959) or by Eleanor K. Woolvin (1962) both by Random House.
Can anyone confirm this or does anyone know the actual title?
Your time and effort is much appreciated.
Warmly,
Linda M. Kenton
Palo Alto City Library
linda_kenton@city.palo-alto.ca.us
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Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 12:51:44 -0500
From: Karen Sutherland <ksutherland@bplib.org>
Subject: puzzler
I have a teacher who teaches 6th through 8th grade and is looking for
materials on teaching writing, reading, and grammar. She is looking for
teaching material on YA classics, teaching ideas to go along with the
classics in literature. Any suggestions?
She has been checking out things like the Hobbit, Old Yeller, Monkey
Island, House of
Dies Drear, etc. etc.
I would appreciate some of your collective wisdom.
Thanks
Karen Sutherland
Bedford Park Public Library
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Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 14:45:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: Carol Scrimgeour <scrimgeo@lemming.uvm.edu>
Subject: stumper - pickling jars in the basement
Here's a stumper for everyone:
A picture book from the 70s most likely, great illustrations. Story about
a child who is afraid to go down to the cellar because of an imagined
monster down below, which is fueled by the presence of all these jars
lined up on a wall. The jars are actually full of pickles and preserves.
Does this ring a bell with anyone?
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: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 16:16:55 -0500 (EST)
From: CHI_TONYA@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US
Subject: Have I got a stumper to beat the band!
A co-worker here at the library asked me to post this, hoping someone could
help her. This is song-related, so those of you who are as ignorant of this
subject as I am may want to stop reading!
When my co-worker (Diane) was young (maybe about 40 or so years ago), her mother
would
sing her a song that included the phrase:
"Here comes the Sandman, stepping so lightly"
This is all she can remember of the song. Her mother said that HER mother
sang it to her when she was little. Diane's mother has since passed away, and
she is now a new grandma herself.
Does anyone out there recognize this phrase, and could you PLEASE send me the
words? Diane's cute, new grandson needs to hear this song!
(The Adult reference staff has apparently been working on this question for a
couple of months, checking the usual sources--Granger's, Poem Finder, etc.)
Thanks for any help you can give us!
Tonya Cross
Dayton & Montgomery County Public Library
Dayton, OH
chi_tonya@dayton.lib.oh.us
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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 14:39:14 -0500
From: Gilbert Crawford <gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Asst. Dir. Information Technology - Job Announcement
This announcement has been posted to several listservs; please excuse
duplication due to cross posting.
HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Assistant Director (EXEC Level)
Information Technology
PN# 73843
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership position at the Houston Public Library to implement the
Library's goal to develop the Virtual Houston Public Library, a
computer-based library with services that parallel the services found in
the traditional public library. Position reports to the Director of the
Library and serves as a member of the Library's senior management team
with overall responsibility for implementation of the Library's
Strategic Master Plan, budget preparation, customer relations and policy
development.
This position will have three key areas of focus:
Virtual Houston Public Library: Oversees the development of internal
and external web services, user interfaces and integration of technology
and library services. Responsible for the development of the Strategic
Information Plan for library automation and technology development,
reviewing and updating annually. Analyzes and evaluates usage of
electronic services and makes pertinent recommendations. Works with
Library staff to incorporate technology activities to their daily work
roles. Communicates information about evolving and new technology and
telecommunications that may be beneficial to the Library. Will serve as
the Library's IT representative in a variety of venues, and will be
expected to be actively involved in local, state and national activities
appropriate to this area of the Library's services. Develops budget and
provides input to senior staff in other divisions to assist in their
budget development in this area. Cooperates with the Development
Director in identifying and pursuing grant-funded opportunities.
HALAN (Houston Area Library Automated Network): HALAN is a consortium of
libraries, including Houston Public Library, served by a common
integrated library system through contract with the City of Houston and
housed at HPL. The HALAN Division Chief reports to this Assistant
Director. The Assistant Director provides general oversight of the ILS
and the services provided to all members of the consortium.
Computer Training Centers: Seven computer-training centers are opening
in 1999, initially funded by the Gates Library Foundation. Development
and administration of these centers, and further development of the
concept of training for the public and staff in using computers and
software is a responsibility of this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills
including the ability to communicate technical information to a broad
range of audiences. Requires strong interpersonal skills, and successful
participation in a collaborative work environment. Must appreciate and
work successfully in a multi-cultural and diverse urban environment.
Must be a leader with solid organizational and analytical skills.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited
library school program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least 7 years experience in supervision and management are required,
preferably in a public library setting with an emphasis on managing new
technologies.
PREFERENCES
Knowledge of information technology trends, their impact on library
services and collections, emerging digital library applications and
metadata standards. Front-line experience in library public services an
asset. Must have knowledge of current issues challenging public
libraries and demonstrate flexibility and creativity in meeting these
challenges. A sense of humor will be an asset. Further requirements
include familiarity with UNIX, Windows 95, Microsoft Office Suite,
TCP/IP and Web environments, and experience with an integrated library
system, preferably Innovative Interfaces Inc. Demonstrated ability in
data analysis and reporting is desired. Knowledge of OCLC, and MARC are
highly desirable.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's
qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
classification. The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:
$56,966 - $80,366 Annually
OPENING DATE August 4, 1999
CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications are accepted and must be received by the Human Resources
Department during posted opening and closing dates shown, between 9:00
am to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 611 Walker, Garden Level.
First preference will be given to those applications with a resume
attached. Successful candidates will be notified of their application
status. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are
subject to a physical examination and verification of information
provided.
OUT-OF-TOWN applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to:
Ralph A. Patterson
Human Resources Manager
Houston Public Library
500 McKinney
Houston, TX 77002
ph. 713/247-3558
fax 713/247-1266
e-mail: rpatters@hpl.lib.tx.us
Please reference PN# 73843 in your cover letter.
Visit our employment website at http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/hr
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 16:32:44 -0400
From: Toni Buzzeo <buzzeocyll@mix-net.net>
Subject: AMERICAN INDIAN BOOKS
I would also include Native children's author, Cynthia Leitich Smith's,
excellent webpage:
http://homepage.interaccess.com/~cynthias/nativebooks.htm as a resource
for locating appropriate American Indian books.
Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS
Longfellow School Library Media Center
Portland, ME
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Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 20:09:09 -0700
From: "G. Harris" <gharris@laser.lightspeed.bc.ca>
Subject: Stumper - mysteries with "answers"
Since I'm a very new children's librarian, this may be a stumper to no-one
but me, but last week I had a brother and sister come in and ask for "those
mystery books that have the answers at the back." Is this a new series?
TIA,
Gayle Harris
Children's Services Librarian
Whalley Branch, Surrey Public Library
Surrey, BC
gharris@laser.lightspeed.bc.ca
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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 17:26:00 -0400
From: Angela Groth <agroth@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
Subject: job opening- children's librarian
Children’s Librarian Wanted!
The Ardsley Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, child-loving
librarian for a small but busy Children’s room. Responsibilities
include programming, book selection and upkeep, etc. etc.
Must be ALA accredited MLS, (will consider a candidate still in "library
school")
Starting salary $27,000 with benefits.
For information please call Angela Z. Groth, Director, Ardsley Public
Library at (914) 693-6636
Or fax resume to (914) 693-6837
Or e-mail me at agroth@wls.lib.ny.us
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Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 11:29:22 -0500 (CDT)
From: Maria Wegscheid <mwegsche@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
Subject: stumper: beauty that waxes and wanes with the moon
I have a patron that is looking for a picture book about a girl out at
night, whose beauty waxes and wanes with the moon. She danced in a
meadow, and the illustrations were black and white.
Thanks in advance.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Maria J. Wegscheid
Bettendorf (IA) Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Dr
Bettendorf IA 52722
319-344-4188
mwegsche@libby.rbls.lib.il.us
Views expressed by the author do not necessarily represent those of the
Bettendorf Public Library.
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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 17:15:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jennifer Craig <jcraig@rochester.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Stumper Fire Engine
One of our pages is looking for her husband's favorite book and we can't
seem to put our hands on the title. It is a picture book read about 30
years ago about a fire engine named #9. The story involved a fire engine
who was old and was replaced by a newer one and something happens and #9
comes to the rescue. This first line may be #9 was a fire engine. He
was an old fire engine and not new anymore. The book is not Hercules by
Hardie Gramatky although the story is similar. We've checked A to Zoo.
Thanks for your help.
Jennifer Craig
Central Children's Center
Rochester Public Library
jcraig@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
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Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 13:50:36 -0400
From: Dayle <Dayle@prodigy.net>
Subject: Stumper/Bedtime Story
A colleague is looking for the title of a children's picture book she
recalls...
Main character is a bear or bunny. Little "B" is staying all night
with
grandparents and cannot go to sleep because he keeps hearing strange
noises. Grandpa "B" keeps coming in to comfort him. Finally, little
"B" is asleep and Grandpa settles in only to hear a strange noise
himself which turns out to be Little "B" snoring. The illustrations
are
similar to Rosemary Wells books. Large and simple. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Sincerely,
Babette Wofter, Youth Services Coordinator
wofterba@oplin.lib.oh.us
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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 10:17:18 -0700
From: "valleyyouth" <valleyyouth@scld.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Name that book?
We have a library customer trying to find the title of a favorite book.
She believes the title has three words. The middle word is the unknown. =
=20
"The ? king"
Here is a short summary of the plot.
Children's book set in medieval times.
Young boy is being raised and mistreated by his maternal =
grandfather.
The boy doesn't know that his father was king and he is heir to the =
throne.
He has a three-legged dog.
The boy finds a knight with a severe head wound. He hides and =
protects the knight until he recovers.
The knight recognizes the boy as the missing prince because of a =
family trait - a streak in his hair.
Anyone familiar with this book?
Thank you.
Ruth Safranek - e-mail address: valleyyouth@scld.lib.wa.us =20
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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 12:24:52 -0400
From: SCHAFFNERP@aadl.annarbor.lib.mi.us
Subject: Stumper: parent search for popular toy
We have a patron who is looking for stories about parents trying to acquire the
latest
hot toy for a child at Christmas time. She is a copyright lawyer attempting to
show
that this idea is not a unique concept and, thus, that it is highly unlikely her
client
stole the idea from someone else's (unpublished) manuscript.
So far, we've come up with the TV show Frasier, where Frasier attmepts to find a
robot for
his son on Christmas Eve; luckily, his father had already purchased one. We also
recommended
Bellwether, by Connie Willis, where the search involves a SPECIFIC wedding
Barbie with a
particular dress and hair color (a very funny adult book which my 12-year-old
enjoyed, too).
if you can think of examples from children's OR adult books, please e-mail me
directly.
I've promised to call back by July 31. Many thanks!
Paula Schaffner
Ann Arbor (MI) District Library
schaffnerp@aadl.annarbor.lib.mi.us
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Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 16:07:23 -0400
From: Susan Price-Stephens (Susan Price-Stephens)
<susan.price-stephens@treasure.lpl.london.on.ca>
Subject: School Library Standards
Hello,
I have a patron who is looking for school library planning standards ie. number
of tables to students ratio, square footage etc. Does anyone out there know of
an article or a book that contains this information? Please let me know
susan.price-stephens@treasure.lpl.london.on.ca
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Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 18:44:50 -0400
From: "Charm Net" <jamiew@charm.net>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #667
Here's a stumper from my sister, who remembers this book in shocking detail,
but just not the title or author. She believes it was British and probably
came out in the 70's as their are references to listening to the Rolling
Stones. Its about a teen girl who has a very cold mother and a father who
spends all his time in his workshop. It turns out the mother is cold because
when the girl was little, she had a younger brother Nigel. Her ball got
stuck under Nigel's pram and when she pulled it out, Nigel rolls away and is
killed. Eventually the girl runs away. She hangs out at some club run by
liberal nuns. Good grief!! Any ideas?
Jamie Watson
Enoch Pratt Free Library
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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 09:43:33 -0700
From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
Subject: Job Opening, Part-time
West Slope Community Library
Member Washington County Cooperative Library Services
Job Opening: Youth Services Assistant. Part- time (average 15 hours per
week). Monday and Tuesday mornings and early afternoon, every other
weekend, and occasional evenings. Under supervision of Youth Services
Librarian, performs general circulation duties, reference and reader's
advisory, and occasional storytimes. Checks out books, issues library
cards, processes new children's magazines, and assists patrons with
computer use.
Beginning salary is $12.70 per hour. Library experience required,
experience with library computer systems and youth services preferred.
No benefits.
Open until filled.
Applications available from
West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th AVE
Portland, OR, 97225.
503-292-6416.
Angela J. Reynolds
Youth Services Librarian
West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Portland, OR 97225
503-292-6416 FAX: 503-292-6932
angelar@wccls.lib.or.us
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Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 17:50:37 -0500 (EST)
From: CHI_TONYA@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US
Subject: Stumper:A dog named Reddy
Sorry to bother you all again, so soon, but we have another tough question! A
patron at one of our branches wants to read a book to his class that he read
when he was in the fourth or fifth grade. It's about a dog named Reddy who is
out riding with his Canadian Ranger/Mountie-owner and falls off the horse. He
is adopted by the king of a wolf pack, who is, coincidentally, named King.
Reddy is eventually found by his owner.
The man is in his 40's now, so that gives you an idea of the time frame. I've
done keyword searches in Amazon.com, Advanced Book Exchange, Alibris,
Bibliofind, and Book Finder. The only titles that sound as if they might be
"THE ONE" are: "Sargeant Preston and the Yukon King,"
"White Dog," and "A Dog
Named Wolf." We don't own any of those books in our system, and I haven't
been able to find descriptions of any of them. If the desciption rings a
bell, and you know the title, please e_mail me.
Thanks!
Tonya Cross
Dayton & Montgomery County Public Library
Dayton, OH
chi_tonya@dayton.lib.oh.us
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Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 12:18:08 -0700
From: steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us>
Subject: Stumper: Fitcher's Bird
Our patron is looking for a picture book version of "Fitcher's Bird,"
from
the Brothers Grimm. The story is a sort of Bluebeard variant, and we have
it in a collection, but he's after a particular version he's seen before.
The illustrations were done by "two brothers." Her teacher described
the
brothers as "a little sick" (meaning in a crazy way, not an ill way).
The
pictures are a little "gross." He thinks the illustrations looked a
lot
like clay figures. I haven't seen Cynthia Sherman's 1992 version, but from
reviews it doesn't sound like what he describes. I've checked WorldCat and
Amazon.com, plus Index to Fairy Tales 1949-72 and 1978-86. Any ideas?
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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