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Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 16:56:33 -0500 (EST)
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Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 17:39:59 -0600
From: "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
Subject: CD ornaments
Just found a wreath made of CDs at the following...
http://www.makestuff.com/cd_wreath.html
grace
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Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 09:51:41 -0700 (MST)
From: PUBYAC <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
Subject: Mail problems
Dear PUBYACkers,
Beginning Friday, Nysernet had some problems with a mail program upgrade
and many of the mail messages posted to PUBYAC Friday and Saturday have
been lost. I will try to retrieve what didn't make it, but some has been
lost. If you don't see your message within 24 hours, please resend a
copy. Sorry for the trouble.
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
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Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 17:57:14 -0600
From: "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
Subject: CDs
Found another couple of ideas...
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/2476/craft5.htm
http://www.theideabox.com/ideas.nsf/craft?OpenView&Start=59
grace
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Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 10:25:18 -0500
From: MCCREIGHTB@charleston.lib.sc.us
Subject: Re: Children's Book Week
...which is also Nat'l Education Week, and also Nat'l Storytelling Week.
We have the posters and paraphernalia per usual at the Library, and we
are conducting a Mock Caldecott that Friday, too, besides the regularly
scheduled progams (Wee Reads, Time-for-Twos, Pre-School Storytime, Outreach).
In addition to that, several of us from The Storytelling Troupe of Charleston
will visit area school to tell tales to various grades throughout the week.
I have four schools ranging from grades K-6. That weekend of 19-21 Nov.
also will be the worldwide event called "Tellabration!" of some 350 or
so
sites around the world (and probably one near you) where tellers of all kinds
will be spinning yarns for adults as well as children. In fact, the emphasis
is on the adults to come listen to the age-old art of storytelling, because
after all, storytelling IS NOT JUST "entertainment for children". To
find
out more on "Tellabration" go to: storynet.com If you're looking to
have storytellers at your library or school, then coordinate this same week
into Children's Book/Education/Storytelling. ...just one man talking...
Brian McCreight, Children's Librarian, Charleston County Library
"Lowcountry Liar" & Yarnspinner, with no strings attached!
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Date: Sat, 06 Nov 1999 09:29:18 CST
From: "Jennifer Bromann" <bromannj@hotmail.com>
Subject: Fairy Tale Chapter Books
Our Children's Book Week theme is Fairy Tales, and I would like to display
fairy tales for all ages, including chapter books. They can be legends or
folk tales, too. Here is what I have so far. Please let me know if you
have any other fairy tale suggestions that are chapter books or for older
readers.
(Authors)
Jane Yolen
Gail Carson Levine
Donna Jo Napoli
Robin McKinley
(Books)
Tales from the Brothers Grimm and the Sisters Weird (Vande Velfde)
I am Mordred (Springer)
The Thief (Turner)
The Squires Tale (Morris)
Thanks
Jennifer Bromann
Prairie Trails Public Library
Burbank, IL
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Date: Sat, 06 Nov 1999 11:08:53 -0500
From: Catherine Quattlebaum <quattlec@mail.wilkes.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: stumper--Mouse follows directions
"A picture book where the main character (maybe a moose, maybe not)
receives a package with parts to assemble. Several of his friends help
him, and then create several different objects..a car, a boat...In the
end
they read the instructions and assemble the pieces correctly"
I think this is NO PROBLEM by Eileen Brown. It's really cute. Fuzzy
little woodland creatures try to help Mouse put together a gift he got
in the mail. Shrew finally figures it out by following the directions.
Hope this helps! catherine q
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Date: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 00:20:04 GMT
From: "Rebecca Smith" <rsps@hotmail.com>
Subject: ffl article
On Thursday 21 Oct 1999, Kirsten Edwards wrote:
>On Wed, 20 Oct 1999, Don Wood wrote:
>>Family Friendly Libraries Book Report: Should "Harry Potter"
Go To
>>Public School?
> >http://www.fflibraries.org/HPRNo3.htm
>Someone within the framework of the Christian faith needs to write these
>people a kindly letter describing the difference between (1)
"real" >aka
>modern wiccans and neo-pagans and (2) the make-believe, fairy-tale >ones.
NOT that either is fair game to the censors, but they seem to have
>confused the "not promoting" a specific religions in the classroom
with
>reading a fairy-tale or fantasy adventure.
Or better yet, get a practasing wiccan to explain that Harry Potter is NOT
worshipping their Goddess
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Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 12:17:13 EST
From: Susan259@aol.com
Subject: Re: Harry Potter Programs and demand
I have been told the same things--so I am saving all the wonderful ideas for
programs and waiting. . .
Anyway, I think perhaps this way, many more will have read the books and want to
attend!
Susan Smith
susan259@aol.com
Children's Librarian
Woodland West Branch
Arlington Public Library
Arlington, Texas
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Date: Sat, 06 Nov 1999 09:18:45 -0800
From: "Karen Delshad" <Karen-Delshad@CI.SANTA-MONICA.CA.US>
Subject: Re: Frindle Booktalk
I had great time discussing FRINDLE with a group of about 10 kids ages 8-10. We
purchased some inexpensive "frindles" to hand out to each participant
before we began our discussion. We made up our own words, talked about tradition
and standards, conformity, curiosity and creativity, the power of the media and
commerce - this little book brought out many issues! We were all moved by the
character of Mrs. Granger and spent a good deal of time discussing our reactions
to her. Everyone enjoyed the book for its humor and ideas and especially having
a chance to write their own invented word on a blackboard and proudly share its
meaning.
Hope this helps. Have fun!
Karen Delshad
Santa Monica Public Library
Santa Monica, CA
>>> <rdhall@mail.cinetwork.com> 11/02/99 12:39PM >>>
Our book group is reading Frindle and I am looking for any activities that
we can do for fun. (Ages 8-10) Has anyone used this delightful book in a
group discussion and maybe have some ideas to share? Thank you. Anne Hall
Anne & Roger Hall
Berea, Kentucky
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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 20:40:10 -0500 (EST)
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
Subject: STUMPER - Littlest Angel story
Fellow Yackers,
A patron remembers reading a book in the 1970's (or maybe in the
1940's and then sharing it with her own kids in the '70's) about a little
girl who is the littlest angel and is worried that, as small as she is,
she might not be able to do anything of use or value. The illustrations
showed clouds with a little girl sitting on them. This is definitely not
tThe Littlest Angel by Tazewell. Any ideas?? Thanx in advance - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 08:04:18 -0500
From: "Lincoln, Sandra M" <slincoln@pwcgov.org>
Subject: Job Announcement
Would you please post the following ad for us - We have three full-time
Librarian I (Youth Services) positions available. Thank you.
LIBRARIAN I (YOUTH SERVICES) - Three Positions
POSITION #891533 - Chinn Park Regional Library (Two Positions)
POSITION #922049 - Potomac Community Library
$28,516 (MIN) - $45,627 (MAX)
Prince William Public Library System, Chinn Park Regional Library and
Potomac Community Library, Woodbridge, VA. Three regular full-time
positions (37.5 hours weekly each). Duties include staffing the information
desks; children's and young adult programming, special projects. Schedule
includes days, an evening and Saturdays on a rotating basis. Candidates
should have knowledge of children's and/or young adult reference sources,
on-line reference service, reader's advisory and programming skills.
Requires ALA accredited MLS or equivalent. Entry salary range
$28,516-31,368 depending on qualifications; excellent fringe benefits.
Positions open until filled.
All applicants must submit a Resume. A Resume Tips Brochure may be picked
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Or FAX (703)792-6705
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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 23:46:55 GMT
From: "Rebecca Smith" <rsps@hotmail.com>
Subject: poetry picture books
I'm trying to compile a short list of good single poem picture books. If
anybody has any favorites please send them along. Please direct your
messages straight to me.
Thanks
Rebecca
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San Diego Public Library
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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 19:49:01 -0800
From: everypicture <lois@everypicture.com>
Subject: Hiary Knight
Hi--
Hilary Knight, the wonderful illustrator of ELOISE, will make a rare Los
Angeles appearance this Friday, November 12 from 5 to 8 PM at
Every Picture Tells A Story..., 7525 Beverly, Los Angeles.
Mr. Knight will be signing the brand new editions of Eloise, Eloise at
Christmastime and Eloise in Paris.
If you would like a signed copy --stop by -- or call (323)932-6070
or just reply to this e-mail.
It should be a great evening.
Best,
lois
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 22:48:06 -0500
From: Ginnie Hoover <ginnie@lfpl.org>
Subject: Needed: Games and activities for library field trips
Hi all! In our department, we have on average one class visit/field trip
every weekday during the school year. In the past the storytimes on these
visits have been supplemented with a video...reading rainbow or something.
However, I have made it my mission to change that!...I think kids get enough
of that at school/home (and will gladly send a reading rainbow tape back
with the teacher!)
I am looking to gather a bunch of ideas for games to play and/or
simple-but-fun activities to do with large groups that would be book/library
related, for Pre-K through middle school.
I am willing to post to the group, though you can send replies directly to
me at ginnie@lfpl.org
Thanks!
Ginnie Hoover
Main Library Children's Department
Louisville Free Public Library
Louisville, KY
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Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 10:28:32 -0500
From: Carol.Baughman@kdla.net
Subject: good newsletter
For any librarian who wants help in keeping up with the countless issues
affecting children and families, I recommend subscribing to "Connect for
Kids" a weekly on-line newsletter of the Benton Foundation. This link
will
tell how to receive it. The good news: it only drops into your
e-mail box
once a week!
http://www.connectforkids.org/listserv1579/listserv.htm
<http://www.connectforkids.org/listserv1579/listserv.htm>
Carol H. Baughman
Children and Youth Services Consultant
Field Services Division
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
300 Coffee Tree Road
PO Box 537
Frankfort, KY 40602-0537
voice 502-564-8300 ext 264
fax 502-564-5773
e-mail Carol.Baughman@kdla.net <mailto:Carol.Baughman@kdla.net>
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Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 12:10:10 -0500 (EST)
From: PATRICIA JAMES <pj0002@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
Subject: stumper - British sci fi
We're trying to help a patron recall an adult sci-fi title he read in the
early '80s, although it could have been published considerably earlier.
The story goes like this. A Jewish inventor or scientist invents or
discovers a time-travel machine. He can time-travel to any period, but
only once and he will not be able to return. The man is dealing with his
own spirituality and demons and determines that he most wants to return to
the time prior to Christ's crucifixion so that he may meet and talk with
Jesus. What he learns is that there was a child named Jesus but there was
no saviour as had been taught. The child he finds is a Downs Syndrome
child. What he does determine is that the world does indeed NEED a
saviour and he decides that with his intellect and knowledge of the state
of the present world, that he will be the Jesus the world needs. The man
ultimately is crucified. A very intriguing plot, eh? Thank you all for
any leads or suggested titles.
Pat James
Childrens Services
Frederick County Public Libraries
pj0002@mail.pratt.lib.md.us
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Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 11:02:44 GMT
From: EDGERTONS@wpalmb.pbcl.lib.fl.us
Subject: POSITION AVAILABLE
PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
LIBRARIAN I, YOUTH SERVICES
Energetic and enthusiastic person to plan and coordinate children's
services as part of a team for 17,000 sq. ft. branch library. Duties
include creative programming, storytelling, reference, collection
development and readers' advisory for toddlers, school age children
and young adults, parents and care givers. Promotes library to schools.
Also provides reference service to adults at public service desk.
Demonstrated interest and knowledge of public library youth services
including children's literature and Internet experience. Strong
communication, organizational and time management skills are desirable.
For more information call Kathy Boyes at 561-641-9100 or email
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Requires an ALA accredited MLS. Starting salary: $29,111 annually
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Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 14:57:30 -0500 (EST)
From: Mary Vanstone <mvanstone@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #873
Brighton district Library keeps a home for Harry Potter on both the
Juvenile and YA shelves. He is off visiting patrons so much that he
hasn't made it back to either home though.
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Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 09:17:43 EST
From: Paulalef@aol.com
Subject: Re: Which Library Studies Program?
Rutgers in New Jersey has been highly rated recently. I know that my
education there was excellent as was the education a family member got much
more recently.
Paula Lefkowitz
Parsippany (NJ) Pl
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Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 13:58:07 -0600
From: JEANEAL@crpl.cedar-rapids.lib.ia.us
Subject: Stumper
Thanks to the many who gave me suggestions. Most of you suggested The
Velvet Room by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, but Blue Willow by Doris Gates was
suggested, too. I will give them both to my patron and hope it is match!
I am new to pubyac, so let me tell you that it is quite amazing to feel so
connected to people who have answers when I don't. Thanks so much.
Jeaneal Weeks
Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha, IA
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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 07:47:28 PST
From: "Elizbeth O'Brien" <elizbetho@hotmail.com>
Subject: Polar Bears
Hello!
Has anymore done a storytime program on polar bears? I am beginning to
collect books and would like to hear different ideas. Please reply
directly to me.
Thank you!
Elizabeth O'Brien
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 12:00:07 -0600 (CST)
From: Paige Nangle <nanglep@maple.iren.net>
Subject: Books for Bosnians
Hello all.
One of the communities in which I work has a large population of
Bosnians. I would like to develop a collection of books for children in
their native language. Might anyone know of a source for books in
Bosnian? Please respond to me directly and thanks to anyone who can help.
Paige Nangle
Youth Services Librarian
Cedar Falls/Waterloo IA Public Libraries
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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 99 12:05:17 MST
From: lchamp@denver.lib.co.us
Subject: Thanksgiving finger plays
I have been avidly following the story and craft ideas for
Thanksgiving story times. I was wondering if any one had any ideas for
Thanksgiving/Turkey songs or finger plays. I am brand new at this job
and my repetoire is very small.
Thanks in advance,
Lisa Champion
lchampion@denver.lib.co.us
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Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 12:57:18 -0500 (EST)
From: Welch <kwelch@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Like Harry Potter Bibliography
To anyone out there that has a copy of the Like Harry Potter Bibliography,
my copy was taken and I hadn't had a chance to make a copy for my files.
If you could e-mail or fax me the list at kwelch@suffolk.lib.ny.us or fax
(631)929-4551, it would be greatly appreciated. We have been inundated
with Harry Potter questions lately, and the list would help make our lives
a little easier.
Thanks again,
Katherine Welch
North Shore Public Library
kwelch@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 12:58:44 -0500
From: "Inge Saczkowski" <isaczkow@niagarafalls.library.on.ca>
Subject: Re: Harry Potter Programs and demand
I ssolved this problem quite easily by simply purchasing my own copy of the
book. We are doing a read-aloud program for 8+, serving hot chocolate and
marshmallows,. I read, they slurp. So far it going well. We are
shooting for 5 weeks of Tuesday afterschool for the month of November, and
then a day in December where we all make wizard hats.
I habve bought all 3 books, money well spent!
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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 11:09:36 -0500
From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
Subject: YA books
A teen patron is a fan of Valerie Wilson Wesley's mysteries. Are these
titles generally suitable for a YA collection that includes grades 7-12?
Ditto, Julia Alvarez'a novels and poetry?
Christine M. Hill
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
My new book! Robert Ballard: Oceanographer Who Discovered the Titanic,
Enslow, 1999
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Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 10:17:03 -0600
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Appeals Court to Hear Arguments in Second Battle Over Federal Internet
Censorship Law
from ACLU
Appeals Court to Hear Arguments in Second Battle Over Federal
Internet Censorship Law
http://www.aclu.org/news/1999/n110299a.html
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American Library Association
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50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
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Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 16:56:22 -0500 (EST)
From: Mary Vanstone <mvanstone@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #873
We can't keep the books on the shelves either, but just did a wildly
successfull Harry Potter program. We took 60 children and still our
waiting list was so long we know we'll have to offer it again. No one
complained about not being able to pick the book up. Most of the
children had read them multiple times. I tell everyone if it is at all
in your budget you may want to purchase these books. I believe they will
be our generation's Alice Through the Looking glass.
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Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 14:00:52 PST
From: "children johnson city public library"
<jcplkids@hotmail.com>
Subject: stumper poem answered
Thanks to all who replied to my stumper poem: 'You are
old, Father William', the young man said,
'And your hair has become very white;
And yet you incessantly stand on your head --
Do you think, at your age, it is right?'
A special thanks to those who sent the whole poem to me! My patron will be
so thankful when I contact her.
Thanks again!
Betty
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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 12:03:04 -0800
From: Lorraine Burdick <lorraine@olympus.net>
Subject: Stumper answer for girl who flies
Hello everyone,
I wish to thank all of the people who responded to my query for a book
about a girl living near Waldon pond, who befriends a Canad goose and
learns to fly. It's the Fledgling by Jane Langton. I appreciate the
help. The patron was incredibly pleased.
Lorraine Burdick
- --
Lorraine Burdick
Jefferson County Library
P.O. Box 990, 620 Cedar Ave.
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
voice: (360) 385-6544
fax: (360) 385-7921
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 10:03:22 -0600
From: DLHIETT <dlh@greennet.net>
Subject: RE: Frindle Booktalk
Hi Anne,
When my son did a book report on Frindle I helped him create a large =
"frindle" for a visual aid. We used a paper towel tube as the base for
=
the pen, added a tapered end, made a cap that could be removed from the =
top and cover the bottom of the pen. We also secured a real pen inside =
the make shift frindle so that it could actually write! His classmates =
and teacher loved it!
Hope this helps.
Deb
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 11:15:52 -0800 (PST)
From: Alyson Bauknight <albaukn@yahoo.com>
Subject: Stumper: Encyclopedias
Hello PUBYAC People,
I've been contacted by a representative
from a community school concerning
encyclopedias. She's looking for an
encyclopedia that would be appropriate for
young users but, at the same time, does not
appear "baby-ish." She does not like Childcraft,
but does like World Book. Is there something
available in book format similar to
World Book in appearance but for a younger
audience? We would both appreciate all of your
suggestions.
Alyson
=====
Alyson Bauknight
Children's Librarian
D.C. Public Library System
Washington, D.C.
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Date: Sun, 07 Nov 1999 22:00:31 GMT
From: "Rebecca Smith" <rsps@hotmail.com>
Subject: stumper: Shel Silverstein poem?
I need help finding a poem.
The girls' teacher read it to them in first grade (she's in 3rd grade now).
She thinks it's by Shel Silverstein and it's about
someone who has lots of sneezes.
I scanned the titles in Light in the Attic and Where the Sidewalk ends and
did not see it. It's not "sick" from Where the sidewalk ends.
Our copies of Falling up are checked out, but the girl says she has that one
and it's not in it.
Any ideas?
thanks
Rebecca
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San Diego Public Library
Branch Libraries Division
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Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 09:46:51 -0600
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Federal appeals court strikes downN.M. law regulating speech on the
Internet
from free!
Federal appeals court strikes downN.M. law regulating speech on the
Internet
http://www.freedomforum.org/speech/1999/11/4newmexico.asp
"A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling prohibiting
New Mexico officials from enforcing a state law that criminalizes
online distribution of material that is harmful to minors."
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50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
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Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 08:15:18 -0800
From: "Lewis Taylor" <lewt@lvccld.lib.nv.us>
Subject: Employment Opportunities in Las Vegas, Nevada
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Las Vegas Nevada is currently
recruiting for the folloing positions:
LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR - $52,873.60 to $72,384.00 Annually
ENTRY LEVEL LIBRARIAN - $33,030.40 to $45,198.40 Annually
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN (Multiple Vacancies) - $33,030.40 to $45,198.40 Annually
For more information and application instructions please visit our web page at
http://www.lvccld.lib.nv.us
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Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 10:31:45 -0600
From: Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
Subject: Separation books for 4 and 6 year olds (2nd try)
Pubyac folks,
I got a message saying that their was some sort of email failure with this
so I am mailing it again. I seem to recall having this discussion in the
past few months but without the archives up and running I will have to ask
it again. I have a patron who wants some books for her kids 4 and 6 to
help explain to them and to
help them cope with their parents' separation. She is not interested at
this point in books on divorce. Any ideas?
Eric Norton
enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
Head of Children's Services
McMillan Memorial Library
490 E. Grand Ave.
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494
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Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 14:52:48 -0800 (PST)
From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: my school says no to harry
Carol,
Your email disturbs me deeply. I do believe we could be on the brink of
some type of dark ages. Harry Potter books are such beautiful stories of
the trials and tribulations of growing up. I fail to see how people can
be threatened by these. Of course I fail to see how people are threatened
by the scientific evidence of evolution. When a whole state can ban the
teaching of evolution in its curriculum, then we may be heading into the
dark ages. Take heart and forge forth. You are doing great things by
connecting kids with story. Hopefully most people can recognize that
children will make good decisions in life based on what they see other
adults do and not based only on what they read.
Rosalie @ Fairwood Library/King County WA
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Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 02:03:33 -0700
From: "Diane Adams" <DIANE@monmouth.chemek.cc.or.us>
Subject: Stumper: Girl Visits Witch
I have a college student who works here trying to identify a favorite
picture book that doesn't ring any bells with me and nothing in the
A to Zoo under witches rang any with her.
Description: a young girl visits a witch using a boat, the witch has
a big bathtub with feet and is doing something in the bathtub,
when the witch sees the little girl, the girl runs away.
Can anyone help. Please reply directly to me. Thank you in
advance.
Diane
Diane Adams Youth Services Librarian
Monmouth Public Library (503) 838-1932
P.O. Box 10 fax: (503) 838-3899
168 Ecols St. S. diane@monmouth.chemek.cc.or.us
Monmouth, OR 97361
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 10:20:10 -0500
From: bvetter@hampton.lib.nh.us
Subject: Internet permissions
I am looking for libraries that require signed parental permission for
children=92s computer use, especially Internet access. Could those of you=
with this system please contact me directly? I would appreciate copies of
any forms and pertinent excerpts form your policies. I am gathering
materials to make a presentation to my director and Board of Trustees
next month.
TIA,
Beverly<bigger><bigger>
Beverly Vetter,M.L.I.S., Children's Librarian
Lane Memorial Library
2 Academy Ave.
Hampton, NH 03842
603-926-4729
bvetter@hampton.lib.nh.us
FAX (603)926-1348
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Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 16:10:39 -0800 (PST)
From: Marlyn Roberts <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
Subject: Stumper Answered!
The answer to this stumper is "Being of Two Minds" by
Pamela Service.
Thanks to everyone who helped!
Marlyn
- --- Marlyn Roberts <chaisegirl@yahoo.com> wrote:
> A patron is looking for a book she read in jr high,
> which means it came out
> no later than 1992. IT was about a brother and
> sister
> who could
> communicate telepathically with each other. The
> girl
> couild also leave her
> body and travel around and observe the world. She
> is
> not sure if they met
> in person at the end of the book or if they grew up
> together. She thinks
> the boy was the one in trouble though.
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> Marlyn
>
>
> =====
> Marlyn K. Roberts
> Children's Librarian
> Codman Square Branch
> Boston Public Library
> chaisegirl@yahoo.com
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Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 17:05:09 -0800
From: "Carol Durusau" <cdurusau@mail.newton.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: Re: Storytelling with teens
Hi Angela,
There is a wonderful singer/songwriter and storyteller in my community who
is great with teenagers. His name is Andy Offutt Irwin. You can find him
on the web. I don't have his address or phone number handy but look him up.
Carol Durusau
- -----Original Message-----
From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
To: 'PUBYAC' <PUBYAC@nysernet.org>
Date: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 7:14 PM
Subject: Storytelling with teens
>I'm interested in hearing from anyone who a) is doing storytelling with
>teens b) knows of any professional storytellers that work specifically
>with teens.
>I've been thinking about how to use the fine art of storytelling with
>this age group. I will compile any responses for the list.
>
>Thanks---
>
>Angela J. Reynolds
>Youth Services Librarian
>Washington County Cooperative Library Services
>P.O. Box 5129
>Aloha, OR 97006
>503-466-1894 fax: 503-615-6601
>angelar@wccls.lib.or.us
>
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 09:31:49 -0700 (MST)
From: Marijo Kist <mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
Subject: Re: storytelling
I worry a bit that the oral tradition is fading away, so I try to do it
whenever I can. For storytimes, I rely heavily on books, music,
fingerplays and props. I use storytelling with the flannelboards or
puppets. But whenever I do tours, school visits or events in parks etc, I
use old fashion, oral tradition storytelling. I usually start with an
intro about how before we had tvs, we had movies and radios, and before
those we had books, and before we had books, we had stories. And how in
olden days, the whole town would gather for stories and that was why
stories started . . . once upon a time there was an old man and an old
woman. . . .
Some teachers pout when they book tours and I explain that unless they had
serious objection I would be telling a story rather than read Horton Hears
a Who, or whatever they think they are going to get. But after I explain
that these kids get books read to them at school, at home etc, and that I
like to keep a tradition alive, they are actually kind of excited. Most
come up afterwards and thank me for exposing their kids to something new,
and ask me to do more. SO it works, I guess.
Marijo Kist mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us
Acacia Branch Library
(602) 262-6224
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 11:26:19 -0800
From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
Subject: Position Open
LIBRARIAN I (YOUTH SERVICES) (Search reopened)
$2641-3210/mo. (Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the
salary range.)
This Librarian will provide youth services for the West Slope Community
Library with a service population of approx. 10,000 in Portland's West
Hills. This position will plan and present storytimes and programs for
youth, select and order materials for the children's and young adult
collections, provide reference and readers' advisory services for
children and adults, publicize children's events and implement the
Summer Reading Program. The successful candidate will have Master's
level training in library science from an ALA accredited program and
experience working in a library providing services to children or young
adults. Must be able to work occasional evenings, weekends, and various
shifts.
Washington County offers an excellent benefits package including full
medical and dental insurance and employee vision coverage, and
participates in the PERS retirement system. For more information about
this position please visit the Washington County website at
http://www.co.washington.or.us. The Cooperative's website is
http://www.WILInet.wccls.lib.or.us.
County application and supplemental questionnaire forms are required.
They may be obtained by calling (503)846-8606/(503)846-4898TTY, or
emailing HR@co.washington.or.us. Apply by Friday, December 3, 1999 to
Human Resources, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97124. Washington
County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse
workforce.
Angela J. Reynolds
Youth Services Librarian
Washington County Cooperative Library Services
P.O. Box 5129
Aloha, OR 97006
503-466-1894 fax: 503-615-6601
angelar@wccls.lib.or.us
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 21:15:21 EST
From: RKent20551@cs.com
Subject: Library Union Takes Action on Cuban Repression
As part of a growing wave of international protests on the part of librarians
and human rights activists, the Dutch National Union of Librarians has urged
the Netherlands government to take action regarding the systematic
persecution of independent librarians in Cuba. In a letter dated October 4,
the Dutch librarians' trade union, known by the acronym NVB, urged
Viceminister Gerrit Ybema to raise this important issue in his discussions
with Cuban officials during an official visit to the island. Included among
the briefing documents sent by the librarians' union to Viceminister Ybema
before his visit to Cuba were reports issued by the Friends of Cuban
Libraries and the intellectual freedom committee of the International
Federation of Library Associations.
In a bold effort to promote a civil society in their country, members of
Cuba's rapidly-growing independent library movement have now opened more than
22 libraries with the goal of offering the Cuban people reading materials
which reflect all points of view, not just the officially-approved ideology.
In this manner the popular new libraries publicly reject the censorship to
which government-funded institutions are required to submit. The Cuban
government has responded to the independent librarians with what IFLA has
denounced as a "campaign of threats, intimidation, harassment, eviction,
short-term arrests, and the confiscation of [the independent librarians']
incoming book donations or book collections." The action by the Dutch
librarians' union is consistent with IFLA's new report which "urge[s] other
concerned parties to send appeals on this matter to the President of
Cuba...." The shocking details contained in the full text of the IFLA
committee's report may be found on an IFLA website (www.faife.dk) in the
"news and events" section. Comments on this issue may be sent to:
President
Fidel Castro, Consejos de Ministros y del Estado, Havana, Cuba.
Robert Kent
Friends of Cuban Libraries
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 11:44:00 -0700
From: "Library" <library@lewistown.net>
Subject: YSLibrarian-Lewistown, Montana
City of Lewistown, MT (7,000 Pop) is looking for a new Youth Services
Librarian for its public library. Bachelor’s Degree required, course work
in library science, and education or a related field is preferred, PLUS two
years library experience. $21,580. Nov 26 deadline. Letter, resume, 3
written references, 3 phone references, background check. Contact: City
Clerk, 305 W. Watson, Lewistown MT 59457, 406 538-2302, city@lewistown.net
Check out some of
Lewistown's websites: www.lewis-carnegie-library.org or
www.lewistown2000.com
The following is the job description:
CLASS TITLE: Youth Services Librarian
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Library Director
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under general direction of director, provides
professional library services for youth and the library community. Work
varies, requiring individual judgment within prescribed standards and
procedures, initiative and creativity desirable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Physical requirements include ability to move
around the facility, walk, sit, bend, climb, kneel, stoop, and crawl, the
ability to use hand and fingers to motion, handle, feel or operate objects,
tools, or controls, and the ability to reach with hands and arms. Must have
ability to talk with clarity, listen, and have specific vision abilities
(adjusted) that include close and distance vision with good depth
perception. Ability to communicate verbally and use the telephone is
essential. Typing and other computer skills are essential. Reasonable
accommodations may be made.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE: Responsible for the Youth
Services Department. Develops, plans, organizes and budgets for all youth
programs which include story times, summer reading program, promotional and
school programs. Provides library tours for classes and library skills
instruction as needed. Manages the whole youth collection by reviewing,
ordering and maintaining library materials for all areas within Youth
Services under the Library’s collection development policies. Provides
reader advisory for patrons. Prepares book lists and exhibits particularly
oriented to youth needs. Works with schools and other youth-related programs
to promote reading and life-long learning opportunities. Instructs, promotes
and administers electronic information services and programs in the Youth
Services Dept. Maintains a neat, clean, and inviting area for patrons.
Maintains and prepares reports of youth activities for the director.
Promotes the Library’s services to the community in a positive and
progressive way. Enforces library rules for the protection of library
property. May serve at circulation desk to assist patrons with interlibrary
loan, reference interviews, technical assistance and circulation as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the director.
Handles small amount of funds. The position requires substantial and
frequent contact with fellow employees and the public. The position requires
employee to perform various physical efforts of lifting, bending, kneeling,
stooping, crawling, stretching, and other efforts normally associated with a
youth program. Duties are performed in surroundings where undesirable
physical conditions are minor and controllable.
SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: May supervise volunteers or
special program workers or Library Assistant I and/or II’s.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree
required, course work in library science, and education or a related field
is preferred, PLUS two years library experience. Essential Skills Required:
Good communication skills, public speaking skills, computer knowledge,
practical experience with electronic information access systems, familiarity
with automated library systems and MARC records.
EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Assures the Youth program of the library is run in an effective and
efficient manner.
Provides professional reader advisory for Youth program.
Effectively promotes the Library’s services and maintains an adequate
inventory of library materials and follows recommended collection
development procedures in the Youth Services Dept.
Provides promotional and in-house programs for youth to promote reading and
life-long learning.
Manages the electronic information environment of Youth Services.
Develop and manage an effective Summer Reading Program.
May schedule and assist rural, public and private schools with library
checkouts, visits and library skill instruction.
Maintains an effective working relationships with fellow employees and the
public.
Oversees Library personnel and volunteer work in the Youth Services
Department.
Performs other responsibilities as assigned.
Any one interested?
_________________________________________________________________
Bridgett Johnson, Director
Lewistown Public Library
701 W. Main Street
Lewistown, MT. 59457
(406) 538-8559
bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org
Library's URL: http://www.lewis-carnegie-library.org/
South Central Federation's URL:
http://www.lewis-carnegie-library.org/Federation/index.html
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