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Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 18:40:27 -0400 (EDT)
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Subject: pubyac V1 #853
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 08:54:12 -0500 (CDT)
From: Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
Subject: Interview questions
I think this may have been discussed before, but since the archives are
unavailable, I thought I might ask again.
Does anyone have any really good interview questions to ask when hiring a
children's librarian? Maybe they are questions you've used and liked, or
maybe questions you were asked when you were hired. I know the topic of
asking an applicant to demonstrate a storytime has been discussed, but
what about any other practical demonstrations? Has anyone heard of any
good ways to have an applicant demonstrate their abilities? Thank you for
your assistance.
Julie Linneman
juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 11:20:18 -0500 (EST)
From: KM_SBANGE@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US
Subject: Re: Periodicals for teens
The Oct. 18 issue of Newsweek has an article on Tweens; it includes lists
of the top 5 magazines for both boys and girls. . .
Stephanie Bange
Children's Librarian
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Dayton & Montgomery County PL
Dayton, OH
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Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 20:19:58 PDT
From: "Susan Graf" <susangraf27@hotmail.com>
Subject: _My Heart is on the Ground" article
There is a terrific article in MULTICULTURAL REVIEW Sept 1999, p 41-46 about
_My Heart_ which was discussed a bit on this listserv recently. This journal
is an excellent source for both juvenile and adult materials to assist in
collection development.
The article is based on a longer essay that can be accessed at
www.oyate.org. OYATE is a Native organization working to see that Native
lives, traditional literatiures and histories are presented and portrayed
accurately.
Enjoy,
Susan Graf "Saint James says in
Family Services Librarian his epistle that we are
North Las Vegas Library District to confess our sins to
2300 Civic Center Drive each other, which is the
North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Christian rationale for
(702)633-1070 FX (702)649-2576 storytelling..."
susangraf27@hotmail.com
Garrison Keillor, in
the preface to "The
Best American Short
Stories, 1998"
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 16:37:24 -0500
From: Joann Giese <jgiese@stdl.org>
Subject: Harry Potter Tattoos
I just received the Harry Potter Activities Kit from Scholastic, It had 200
lightning tattoos in it.
sorry I'd already deleted the person who wanted this, and archives not
accessible.
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Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 16:27:42 -0400
From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
Subject: In search of a wonder
Once again THE BAT SIGNAL pierces the dark sky above Gotham City, - who
can help in this hour of need? We are looking for a safe, irrestibly
attractive play structure good for climbing on and reading in to be the
showpiece of the children's room in our new library. Not plasticy like
McDonalds et al. - mostly WOOD, and built to last and use and elicit
admiring sounds 'till the cows come home. A train, or a castle, or
????? Anyone who can steer us in an ultimately fruitful direction will
win our undying gratitude and a quart of Hagen Daz.HONEST! Some of you
must have seen wondrous things of this nature in the course of your
travels; I await your counsel with bated breath.
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 10:14:56 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: ALA Removes Farrakhan Website After FF Notifies ADL
Grace, here is the difference as I understand it. Any patron can still
come into the library (or use their own connection, or go to an internet
cafe) and look up Mr. Farrakhan's website. It has not been removed from
the net and no warning flags have been put up about it, that I know of.
There just isn't a direct link to it from ALA - therefore, the ALA isn't
endorsing the site. Mr. Farrakhan is still free to project hate and
prejudice online as well as in person, on the air, etc. No one is
blocking his speech. They are just not directing kids to it. A subtle
difference, I grant you, rather like the difference between not supplying
extraordinary measures to a dying patient (acceptable, like the ALA's
action here) and actively killing that patient (unacceptable, like book
burning). But there *is* a difference, and the ALA has not censored Mr.
Farrakhan. Hope this helps.
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle Library, Armonk, NY
mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 12:45:58 -0400 (EDT)
From: Mary Vanstone <mvanstone@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: FAX No.'s
Please include fax numbers when asking for lengthy responses such as
suggestions for policies, fingerplays, bib's on topics, etc... Many of us
often have just what you need but don't have the time to type out
policies, or storytime ideas that are right at our finger tips. If I had a
fax number I could send a volunteer or pop these off to you on my way out
the door to lunch. I think responses would be greatly increased.
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 14:04:54 -0500 (CDT)
From: Elaine Thomas <ethomas@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: nonprofessional vs. professional
Now about these words, I have a thought. Why not refer to non-MLS folks as
para-professionals? Better sounding, don't you think? Another suggestion,
how about being proud of your education, your accomplishments and the
sacrifice it took to get where you are without being defensive. That would
be refreshing!
And of course, these are my thoughts only and do not represent the
library at which I try to work as professionally as possible.
Elaine Thomas, M.Div.
Library Associate
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Zion, IL
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 15:23:45 -0500
From: "Michelle " <michelle@grok.calcasieu.lib.la.us>
Subject: Re: Shel Silvsrstein
these are a few sites I had bookmarked on Shel.
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/silverstein.htm
http://195.114.233.19/Silverstein/SHELDONE.htm
http://www.banned-width.com/shel.html
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Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 23:02:08 -0400
From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Kevin Henkes program
http://www.williammorrow.com/features/nov97/lilly_text.html
Kathy,
I found this website by accident tonight, so I thought I'd pass it on your
way. You might think about contacting Henkes...he lives right in your neck
of the woods!
Kirsten Martindale
Buford, GA
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Baraboo Children's Dept. <barch@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: <PUBYAC@nysernet.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 8:35 PM
Subject: Kevin Henkes program
> I am doing a school-age (K-5) program on books by Kevin Henkes. Does
> anyone have
> ideas for games, crafts or activities relating to his books? I need
> replies by Nov. 15. Kathy H.
> Children's Department Staff
> Baraboo Public Library
> 230 4th Ave., Baraboo WI 53913
> Phone: 608-356-6166 FAX: 608-355-2779
> barch@scls.lib.wi.us
>
>
>
>
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Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 20:47:37 -0800
From: "Janet Hunt" <Janet-Hunt@CI.SANTA-MONICA.CA.US>
Subject: Re: Information about the career
Without knowing your aims - large library or small branch; reference, children's
work, techincal areas, big city system or small town, etc., etc. it is hard to
be very helpful, as there are probably as many experiences available as there
are libraries.
Having worked in public libraries since I was a Library Page in high school and
college, I can emphasize that as far as I am concerned that librarianshp has
offered many opportunities and experiences. I began as a children's librarian,
went on to be an Air Force Librarian while my husband was in the Air Force,
working in Utah and in Germany (great experience!), then after a 13 year break,
back to adult reference work when my husband died and I needed to support four
children, and then to a position as a Branch Manager, which is my present
position.
>From that brief sketch you can see one of the best features, which is the
ability to work most any place you may be, as opposed to teachers who require
state credentials, etc. There is a great variety in public library work, and if
you are in a fairly large library system there may be many possibilities for
promotion, or the ability to find a comfortable nitch and stay there. You must
enjoy working with the public, which obviously has its lovely and its trying
moments. Branch work allows one to work with both adults and children if that is
something you enjoy. The increasing use of technology presents both the
advantages of an amazing amount of access to information, but also a huge amount
of time involved in what seems like mechanical caretaking - the printer isn't
printing; the patron can't find what she wants on the Internet and you're
supposed to know every site, etc., etc., - problems which seem all too far
removed from the sharing of knowledge that once seemed the !
!
m!
ajor goal.
The negatives: evening and weekend hours, relatively low pay, sometimes
stressful times with difficult patrons. If you have never worked in a public
library I would highly recommend trying an internship if that is offered through
your library school, or perhaps a part-time job even as a Page. We have one Page
now who is in library school, and she is finding the daily experience quite
helpful. It is really hard to describe what library work is like without your
having experienced it in some regard.
This is probably of little help, but if you would like any elaboration on any of
the areas I have mentioned I would be glad to fill in anything that would answer
your questions.
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 08:26:50 -0400
From: Su Epstein <SuE@gfacademy.org>
Subject: RE: nonprofessional vs. professional
I find James reference to theory very interesting. Having at this point
gone through (egads) 4 graduate degree programs, I have very often heard
"theory" held up. My concern with graduate degrees and a professional
v. non-professional distinction, is that I feel strongly theory is
useless with out application and application is useless without theory.
I have had very few classroom experiences that incorporated both -
typical it was one or the other and often in class is was theory only.
As I wrote before, I think the meld of theory and application
comes from education and experience (and more than anything a
willingness to think about things) and I don't think any of this
necessarily comes from schooling.
My question to the listers - just curious - does anyone
consciously consider education of their co-workers and themselves as
part of their work day? That is, is theory raised and imparted such
that those who did not go to school and hear of it from a classroom get
imparted the cognitive issues and vice/versa - do people actually in the
trenches spend time explaining why in theory something may be fine, but
in practice is just doesn't work?
su
Su Epstein
Director of Library Services
Greens Farms Academy
Greens Farms, CT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Asbury [SMTP:jamesasbury@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 9:25 PM
> To: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Subject: Re: nonprofessional vs. professional
>
>
> The degree (that piece of paper, as some so demeaningly refer to it)
> hopefully signifies that one has been immersed in the theory behind
> the
> practice of librarianship. True, not all programs impart a strong
> theoretical base, but they should. Fortunately for me and the patrons
> I
> serve, mine did. It is the theory that makes all of the procedures and
> policies and day to day work make sense. And theory is not something
> one
> just picks up on the job. That is the difference between professional
> and non-professional staff.
>
>
> --
>
> "Berry"
> jamesasbury@yahoo.com
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
>
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Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 21:47:31 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: ALA Removes Farrakhan Website After FF Notifies ADL
On Wed, 13 Oct 1999, Grace Slaughter wrote:
> I'm still confused...Is the difference between selection and censorship of
a
> selection allowed because this is a web site?
Certainly. Because (oh the irony) on an unfiltered computer, no-one is
required to use those sites. So long as ALA staff spell out the criteria
they use for making recommendations, no harm, no foul.
Isn't this the ideal of selection? Librarians using their expertise and
judgement to help people connect to the literature they want - but having
the resources to step aside and make *everything* available, if the patron
wants it. If you *could* have every book, every video, piece of recorded
music, every document ever created, available - thoroughly indexed and
readily accessible - wouldn't it be heaven? [1]
Kirsten "Master of the Raging Book" Edwards
kirstedw@kcls.org
[1] If you want an SF story that takes a humorous look at that possibility
try reading David Gerrold's (Trouble with Tribbles creator) CHESS WITH
A DRAGON. The librarians save Earth from hidjeous alien monsters. Of
course, they're thoroughly unpleasant librarians - but hey - you're
the secret masters of the universe and you get no respect - that's
GOT to sour a gal.
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 12:17:53 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: Periodicals for teens
Hi, Tia,
With the teen boys in my branch they often ask for the skateboarding and
snowboarding magazines such as "Transworld Skateboarding" and
"Transworld Snowboarding". They also like "BMX Plus" and the
"Beckett
Baseball and Basketball Card" magazines.
Hope this is helpful.
Rosalie @ King County Library System--Seattle area
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 09:33:28 -0600
From: LouAnne Krantz <krantzjl@centurytel.net>
Subject: Re: Book topics
A definite need for St. Patrick's Day books for the younger crowd - also
realistic horse stories- not combined with cowboys. Also requests for
biographies for young children.
LouAnne Krantz, Youth Services Librarian
Polson City Library
Polson, Montana
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 00:36:01 -0300 (ADT)
From: Lara Kathleen McAllister <lara@chebucto.ns.ca>
Subject: Re: Costume suggestions, please
I recently dressed up as the Paperbag Princess from one of Robert Munsch's
books. It was a big hit with the children and the costume was easy to
make.
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 12:58:45 -0400
From: Connie Rockman <connie.rock@snet.net>
Subject: Author/Illustrator Biographies
In response to Carroll Davey's plea that we lobby the Gale Company to
put SATA (Something About the Author) on line, I thought you would all
like to know that the H. W. Wilson company, publishers of the Junior
Authors and Illustrators series, is planning to issue a Junior Authors
Electronic Database within the next couple of months.
Junior Authors is the longest running series of its kind. The first
volume was published in 1934, though most libraries today have the
revised edition of that first volume, published in 1951. Each volume
contains about 250 subjects. The majority of these articles include an
autobiographical statement by the subject as well as information about
their work and a selected bibliography.
One of the difficulties with this series in the past is that none of the
entries had been updated from earlier volumes, but that is changing.
The Eighth Book will include about 15 updated entries, with new
autobiographies written by Judy Blume, Beverly Clearly, Lloyd Alexander
and many others, as well as more complete bibliographies, along with 180
newer authors and illustrators who have come to prominence in the
1990's. The electronic database will include updated information and
complete bibliographies for all subjects in the first seven volumes and
some of those in the 8th volume.
For libraries that cannot afford $ or space for the 100+ volumes of the
Gale series, the 7 (soon to be 8) volumes of the Wilson series are a
viable alternative, and the electronic Junior Authors database will
bring those volumes up to date.
Both series have their advantages. Junior Authors presents a personal
approach with the authors' own words and SATA has more critical comments
on their work. Ideally they should be used in conjunction with each
other and with web sites, so students learn that all the information is
never in one place.
I will post ordering information to the list when the Wilson Electronic
and the Eighth Book of Junior Authors are available. The Electronic
should be out by the end of this year and the Eighth Book will be
published in March 2000.
By all means, issue that plea for the SATA database, as Carroll
suggested, but be aware that there are alternatives.
Connie Rockman
Editor, Eighth Book of Junior Authors and Illustrators
connie.rock@snet.net
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 10:24:14 EDT
From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
Subject: Re: PUBYAC MUST MOVE: Progress report
Shannon,
Thank you for all the hard work you are doing to ensure that this vital part
of our library community stays active and has a home for the future. We
truly appreciate what you are doing.
Ilene Lefkowitz
Youth Services Librarian
Mount Olive Public Library
ILefkowitz@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 14:43:54 -0400
From: Sally Chilson <schilson@spokpl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: re: costume suggestions
I've come as Silly Sally. (from the book by Audrey Wood) It was a simple
costume, a purple bridesmaid's dress, a white apron, and I curled and
ratted my already red hair, although I have seen wigs that would have
worked just as well. I've also come as a fairy tale princess. All that
took was another bridesmaid's dress, and a tiara. The extra special fun
part of these costumes was actually getting to wear a bridesmaid's dress
more than once!
Sally Chilson - Youth Services Librarian
Spokane Public Library - Hillyard Branch
4005 N Cook
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 444-5382
schilson@spokpl.lib.wa.us
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 12:51:58 -0500
From: "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
Subject: Re: ALA Removes Farrakhan Website After FF Notifies ADL
On Wed, 13 Oct 1999 "Grace Slaughter"
<gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us> wrote:
>I'm still confused...Is the difference between selection and censorship
>of a selection allowed because this is a web site?
This is an example of "selection" because the links on the ALA website
are *selected* for inclusion, in much the same way that many of us select
materials to purchase for our libraries. I would not consider this censorship
because ALA's decision to remove the Farrakhan link does nothing to actively
prevent a person from using some other method to access that site. The
hypothetical web-surfer could use any search engine, or simply type in the
address if they knew it off the top of their head, and access the Farrakhan site
with ALA doing nothing to thwart them. This might be compared to a librarian
choosing not to buy a particular book for his/her library's collection, although
he/she would willing to inter-library loan it for someone or advise them of the
nearest bookstore where they might acquire a copy.
Censorship of the Farrakhan site could be achieved by installing some mechanism,
software or hardware, on the computers available to the patron that would block
any attempt they made to access the site. Going back to the library book
analogy, this might be compared to a librarian that would not only omit a given
book from the collection, but who would also refuse to ILL the book if it were
available through normal channels, or who would actively campaign that all other
bookstores, libraries, etc., be purged of the book in question, so that no
person could obtain a copy of the book through reasonable means.
Okay, I'll step down off my soapbox now. Hope I didn't rant too much.
These opinions are my own, and may not necessarily reflect the views of my
employer.
<><><><><><><><><><><><>
Sean George
Youth Services Coordinator
St. Charles Parish Library
sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us
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Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 01:17:31 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
Subject: Re: Something About the Author series online
Carroll,
You raised a very important point that we need more reference
resources for children's librarians and teachers and other adults to use
about children's literature like Something About The Author which we use
all the time and Columbus Metropolitan Library. And...
I've been asking since almost the beginning of the technological
revolution that we also get reference resources kids can use on line as
well. We need a full range of children's periodicals indexed and
full-text available on-line. We need encyclopedias, both general and
specialized that are written for elementary students to use. One of my
big frustrations is that we have all of these electronic
resources--thousands and thousands, but so very much of it is just plain
too hard to read and understand by your average 4th grader. How can we
make children computer/technologically literate if we don't have teaching
and reference tools they can read and really use?
I'll quietly get off my soap box now and leave room for someone
else. - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 09:19:05 -0500
From: "Amy Hogan" <ahogan@bham.lib.al.us>
Subject: Re: Shel Silvsrstein
Good luck on finding much information on him, biographical or otherwise. He was
notoriously private. People magazine had a good, one page article/obiturary on
him when he died. That might provide you with the most current info. I can't
remember the exact date, but a magazine index ought to help you out. You might
also try Something About the Author for some info, too, although it won't be as
current.
HTH
Amy A. Hogan
ahogan@bham.lib.al.us
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Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 10:39:00 -0400
From: "Inge Saczkowski" <isaczkow@niagarafalls.library.on.ca>
Subject: Re: Babies' Programming URL
What a wonderful resource! You examined every aspect of "Lap Time:
programs, and a Love your "literary slant" ( cause that's after all
who we
are) Thanks so much for this, we just started doing baby programs this
fall, it is much appreciated.
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