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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 16:19:39 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #770
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Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 11:18:06 -0500
From: Williams <Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org>
Subject: No Mail
If anyone has answered my last two questions, please wait a few days and try to
answer them again. For some reason unbeknownst by our resident computer expert
we seem to be able to send e-mail but cannot receive any. Thank you for your
consideration. I emptied my trash Monday morning after I sent the request for
computer programs for the Homework Center.
Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org
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Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1999 08:25:54 -0400
From: "elaine" <elainem@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: series books for boys
Hello all-
I had a patron come in yesterday who has a son going into 2nd grade. He
loves the Magic Treehouse series
and his reading level is around that or a little below (still into some easy
readers). The mom said that she sees a "lack" of series books
(published
in general) that are of interest to this age group. She wants a series
that has many books and that's geared to boys, particularly
"adventure" type
books. Her son is not into the sports stories (for example, Matt
Christopher) or Arthur chapter books or Nate the Great. Can anyone
recommend books/series that you think would fit this need? I would really
appreciate all responses and opinions.
Thanks in advance!
Elaine
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Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1999 16:55:08 -0400
From: "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Big blank wall
In my department I have a big (8x20) blank, white wall that needs =
something done to it. In a previous life it was the projection wall for =
films. I would like to be able to use it as some type of display area =
for posters, artwork, etc. but need suggestions and leads for what we =
can put on the wall, to make it sort of like a bulletin board that would =
look nice even if nothing was on it. I can't go sticking tape on the =
wall without it looking "tacky" eventually. I had planned on visiting
=
other libraries for ideas, but don't know where I thought I'd have the =
time to do that! So I have to do a 'virtual' visit and ask for =
suggestions here and hope I've made myself clear. One thing I do not =
want to do with this wall is paint a mural on it.
Thanks for any help you can give, especially if you can give me a lead =
for a manufacturer or product we can buy.
Cathy Chesher
Adrian Public Library
Adrian, Michigan
cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us
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Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 16:54:13 -0700
From: "Marjorie M. Clapp" <mclapp@ansernet.rcls.org>
Subject: Re: Survey for MLIS/MLS holders
SFNation@aol.com wrote:
>
> Hi. My name is Dori Nation. I am doing a survey for my LIBR 200 class at
> San Jose State.
> If you could answer these few questions I would REALLY appreciate it.
>
> Thanks for your time!
> Here are the questions.
>
> 1) Did the MLIS/MLS prepare you for the workforce? (yes/no)
If forced to choose, I'd say no the MLS didn't. I learned more on the
job working in a college library and through my voluntary -- not
required--internships.
>
> 2) In which ways did it help?
>
It gave me a broad general understanding of the field and the
internships helped with the practical aspects.
> 3) In which way did it not help?
The program I attended did not allow for enough specialization and was
to theoretical. A lot of the time I felt that we were just going
through busy work in order to give us a piece of paper, when we could
have learned more in some type of a hands-on mentoring or apprenticeship
situation.
Hope this helps.
marj
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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 19:14:43 -0400
From: mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us
Subject: Re: BIB: Best books of 99 (so far)
There are several books on the list that (as far as I know) have not yet been
published--The Folk Keeper, King of Shadows, Bud Not Buddie,
The Birthday Room, etc.)
Does someone have galley copies or are you just assuming they'll
be popular/good?
Just curious!
From: steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us>
To: "pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@nysernet.org>
Subject: BIB: Best books of 99 (so far)
Date sent: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 07:32:17 -0700
Send reply to: pubyac@nysernet.org
> A couple weeks ago I asked for people to send me titles of the best books
> they've read so far with a 1999 pub date. Thanks to everyone who responded.
> I've placed my holds and should be busy for a while... Here's the list:
>
> Gypsy Rizka...Lloyd Alexander
> Skellig...David Almond (3 mentions)
> Perloo the Bold...Avi (1998 pub date)
> Backwater...Joan Bauer (YA)
> The Folk Keeper...Franny Billingsley (YA, 2 mentions)
> The Hermit Thrush Sings...Susan Butler
> King of Shadows...Susan Cooper
> Bud, Not Buddie...Christopher Paul Curis
> The Well of Sacrifice...Chris Eboch
> Birchbark House...Louise Erdrich
> The Way Things Never Were...Norman Finkelstein (non-fic)
> Weslandia...Paul Fleischman
> This Land is Your Land...Woody Guthrie/Kathy Jakobsen (picture book, 1998)
> The Birthday Room...Kevin Henkes (2 mentions)
> The Trolls...Polly Horvath (2 mentions)
> The Raging Quiet...Sherryl Jordan
> I'm Sorry Almira Ann...Jane Kurtz
> Dave at Night...Gail Carson Levine
> The Lost Flower Children...Janet Lisle
> The Cat Barked...Lydia Monks (picture book)
> At Her Majesty's Request...Walter Dean Myers
> Monster...Walter Dean Myers (YA)
> Be Blest: A Celebration of Seasons...Mary Beth Owens (non-fic)
> Restless Spirit, Dorothea Lange...Elizabeth Partridge (non-fic, 1998)
> When the Soldiers Were Gone...Vera Propp
> Clockwork...Phillip Pullman
> Goodbye Walter Malinski...Helen Recorvits
> Clara Schumann...Susanna Reich (non-fic)
> Harry Potter/Chamber Secrets...JK Rowling (4 mentions)
> Holes...Louis Sachar (2 mentions, 1998)
> The Ink drinker...Eric Sanvoisin (1998 pub date)
> A Fairy Called Hillary...Linda Strauss
> The Beetle and Me...Karen Young
>
> 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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Mindy Schafer
Assistant Dept. Head
Youth Services
Novi Public Library
Novi, Michigan
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Date: 3 Aug 1999 12:57:01 U
From: "DAHLGREEN MaryKay" <DAHLGREEN_MaryKay@oslmac.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: bib. request
My apologies, I knew I should have saved it... Would someone please send me
the bibliography of children's books that deal with censorship that was posted
on the list within the past few months. Thank you.
MaryKay
MaryKay Dahlgreen
Youth Services Consultant
Oregon State Library
State Library Building
Salem, OR 97310
(503) 378-2112 ext. 239
marykay.dahlgreen@state.or.us
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Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 14:45:16 -0500 (EST)
From: KM_SBANGE@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US
Subject: Re: Visit to New York
A visit to NYC would be remiss without seeing the Plaza Hotel (Eloise lived
there!) with FAO Schwarz across the street, the Hans Christian Andersen statue
in Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art (From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs.
Basil E. Frankweiler), Grand Central Terminal (Maira Kalman's new book is about
it), the Upper East Side (home of Harriet the Spy and Louise Fitzhugh) . . .
all with children's literature connections! Of course, there
are many more -- let me know if you want more suggestions! (I took my kids
there and we had the best time!!!)
Stephanie Bange
Children's Librarian
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Dayton & Montgomery County PL
Dayton, OH
km_sbange@dayton.lib.oh.us
From: IN%"pubyac@nysernet.org" 3-AUG-1999 04:18:08.77
To: IN%"pubyac@nysernet.org"
CC:
Subj: Visit to New York
I will be traveling to New York City the third week in August. Any suggestions
as to what I should take it while I am there? Anything in general or anything of
specific interest to a Children's Librarian would be great to hear about. Thanks
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Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1999 12:11:06 -0400 (EDT)
From: David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>
Subject: Re: Visit to New York
Well I just got back from there. The main library on 5th and 40th(?) is
impressive. However the main children's section in the library on 53rd
st. inbetween 5th and 6th avenues., across the street from the Museum of
Modern Art. They have the dolls that inspired Milne to write Winnie the
Pooh and some Mary Poppins stuff donated by the author. Lots of great
bookstores. There's this wonderful one on south Broadway (bellow 13th st
if I remember right, called the Strand which has a lot of discounts.
David Serchay
Deerfield Beach Library
David Serchay
a013213t@bc.seflin.org
On Fri, 30 Jul 1999, Susan Price-Stephens wrote:
> I will be traveling to New York City the third week in August. Any
suggestions as to what I should take it while I am there? Anything in general or
anything of specific interest to a Children's Librarian would be great to hear
about. Thanks
>
>
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Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1999 08:58:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kate Houston <kateho@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Making CDROM clocks
For a summer program, we made CDROM clocks. Kids decorated the cds with
paint pens, beads, stickers etc. I know other folks have asked
about where to find the mechanisms & parts needed to do this. I found a
great place that provided the cheapest rates.
Here's what I found: Klockit, 1-800-556-2548; http://www.klockit.com
They will send you a catalog and they were very helpful in suggesting the
right sizes to fit the cdroms.
Here's what we ordered: up to 3/16" shaft length and 1 7/8" minute
hand
length (hour and minute hand come in sets)
A Tray (which is 100 sets; includes minute and
hour hand, the movement, and all the bolts etc you need)
You will need some other washers from your local hardware store that will
hold the cd more firmly (approx. 1/4" washers- take a cd to the store)
Price ranges. We paid 165.00 for 100 sets. A great deal if you have been
researching this.
Enjoy and have fun!
Kate Houston Voice: (503)736-6012
School Corps Librarian Pager: 202-8165
Multnomah County Library Fax: (503) 248-5441
205 NE Russell, Portland OR 97212 kateho@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
"Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 16:11:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: owner-pubyac@nysernet.org
Subject: Georgetown Library
There is a bit more to the story about Georgetown Library and Internet
access. Here is the most recent press release from the Township (which
oversees the library).
Georgetown Township will fully comply with the Michigan law
>concerning the Library Privacy Act. However, the Township is without a
>clear interpretation from the state legislature or the courts regarding
>the recent ammendments to this law, which becomes effective August 1,
>1999. Therefore, it is necessary to implement this interim policy.
> Effective today, Georgetown Township will continue to restrict
>minors from accessing obscene or sexually explicit materials from
>computer terminals located the the Georgetown Township Library.
> The Township Library will reserve one of its computer terminal
>sites for use by those individuals 18 years or older or minors who are
>accompanied by a parent or guardian who wish to access unrestricted
>materials.
> The Township will impose a $100 per hour fee on those individuals
>who use the computer terminal site to access unrestricted materials.
> This policy will be an interim policy by Georgetown Township until
>the Township Board considers this matter at its next meeting.
>
> Dated: July 29, 1999 Henry Hilbrand
> Township Supervisor
>
The policy is an *interim* policy, not something written in stone for
the rest of time.
- --
Jocelyn Shaw
Youth Services Librarian/Web Mistress
Hackley Public Library
316 W Webster
Muskegon MI 49440
http://www.muskegon.k12.mi.us/library/hackley.htm
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