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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 18:27:45 -0500 (EST)
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:16:10 -0500
From: Clai Lasher <clai@taconic.net>
Subject: Re: TARGET: pub. lib. budgets
Lisa Areford wrote:
>
> I am looking for a formula or other info to help a library. They are trying
> to beef up their children's area with materials and professional staff.
> They need some concrete info to take to taxpayers and local officials to
> support increases in this area.
>
> Any info is greatly appreciated!
>
> @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
> Lisa G. Areford
> Youth Services Coordinator
> Mid-Hudson Library System
> 914-471-6060 ext 35
> lareford@sebridge.org
Information comes from the NYS library/education department. Obviously
all the literature on early literacy, family literacy, and the "new
regents" are quite alot. What the library in alot of cases has to do
in my opinion, is DO something no matter how little they have, so the
community can support what they see. Unfortunately, it takes lots of
work to do this. Our Library is in rural upstate NY. I was told at
my interview that the library did not service children. In two months
that changed. With the help of COMMUNITY moms, dads, we have reading
programs, a jr. ficition group, and this year a second annual holiday
party. We also have a board who wrote in the minutes that they support
children and family programs. They acknowledge without new blood and
money their library will be still. I have found that where we are
statistics do not apply to tax payers approval. Now that the commmunity
can see changes, and have received tiny grants for books etc.. we are
looking at hiring a consultant through a grant to start long range
funding for children's program. The statistics are right at your finger
tips. Look at what Cornell has done through studies and ERIC. I really
believe in some areas in takes work first where we do not get paid,
parents and kids using the library, and grant writing. I have given up
on taxes. Every district around me has gotten tax money, but if you are
in some areas you have no access to a school base budget as the 414.
I hate harping but you have to produce results first alot of the time.
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:53:00 -0600
From: MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY <milford.public.lib@snet.net>
Subject: Harry Potter owl puppet
Some people have been having trouble with the puppet guy's e-mail
address. He sent us a new one which should work better.u
It is fredreid@concentric.net or fax him a request at 860-668-4701.
Hope this helps!
Suzanne Thomas
Milford Public Library
Milford, CT
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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 18:58:08 PST
From: "Susan Graf" <susangraf27@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Which Library Studies Program?
I attended TWU (Texas Woman's University) for my MLS in 1993-94 and found it
to be an excellent program. Although my advisor, Dr. Frances Dowd, is no
longer teaching, the other youth services professors were great, too.
Although it is far from California, the cost of living in Denton while going
to school may outweigh the other cost factors.
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: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 09:04:55 -0500 (EST)
From: Britt A Donohue <bad2@acsu.buffalo.edu>
Subject: Re: STUMPER: Uplifting Holocaust fiction
Everyone,
I feel the need to chime in on the perception of "uplifting." I
was initially taken aback by this request, as many of you were. When I
reread the request, I noticed that the other book this young person had
read dealt with a young girl's dilemma of whether or not to turn her
mother in for hiding Jews. Although the choice of the word "uplifting"
might not have been the best, I took it to mean something with a more
"hopeful" slant. I cited Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. This book is
historically accurate and realistic, but deals with a Lutheran family
aiding a Jewish family in their escape to Switzerland. I saw this as
something that could give the young reader another view of the events of
World War II.
Britt A. Donohue
School of Information & Library Studies
SUNY Buffalo
534 Baldy Hall
Mailbox #76
14260-1020
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Date: 18 Nov 1999 09:12:58 EDT
From: Steffens@libcoop.net
Subject: Audiocassette collections
We list picture books with tapes as kits and books on tape as
audiobooks. We will soon be adding 'kits' with juvenile books as opposed
to picture books, so those will have to be defined in some way. On the
shelf, we will attach a large brightly colored sticker to the 'juvenile'
kit bags so they can be easily identified from the 'easy' kits. Hope
this helps!
Susan
steffens@libcoop.net
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 13:51:07 PST
From: "children johnson city public library" <jcplkids@hotmail.com>
Subject: CD-ROMs
I have the opportunity to order CD-ROMs for children to use in the library.
Do any of you have favorites you would like to suggest? TIA!
Betty Cobb
Johnson City Public Library
Johnson City, TN
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 15:52:08 -0800
From: "Chain, Kathy" <IMCEAEX-_O=CITY+20OF+20ROSEVILLE_OU=ROSENET_CN=RECIPIENTS_CN=KATHY+20CHAIN@roseville.ca.us>
Subject: sports encyclopedia
Is anyone familar with a quality sports encyclopedia for children? I'm
hoping to find an a multivolume set with general info on most
sports/athletes (as opposed to a one volume "women of tennis" or
"great
hockey players.") Thank you for any assistance you can provide.
Kathy Chain
kchain@roseville.ca.us
Youth Service Librarian
Roseville Public Library, Maidu Branch
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 19:29:18 -0800
From: "Marilyn Robinson" <marilyn.robinson@cnz.com>
Subject: Displaying computer CDs and their instruction booklets
I would be interested in knowing how you shelve and/or
display your circulating computer CDs and their printed
instruction booklets or materials that accompany them.
If the CDs are shelved or displayed and available
for browsing by patrons, do you have a problem with
them "disappearing"?
You may reply directly to me.
Thanks!
marilyn.robinson@cnz.com
Fayette County Public Library
Connersville, IN 47331
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 16:37:19 -0800
From: "Elizabeth J. Davis" <elizabethd@lincc.lib.or.us>
Subject: Writing Contest results
Thanks to everyone who responded with suggestions for children's writing
contests!
There was some interest, so I will post the responses. Here goes:
Reading Rainbow does a contest each year. Info. at
http://gpn.unl.edu/rainbow/librarians/mainfs.htm
Stone Soup publishes kids stories in the magazine (but they only take
about 1% of what is sent to them....)
Publish-a-Book contest by Raintree/Steck-Vaughn. RSV's website is
www.steck-vaughn.com
There is currently a student poetry contest sponsored by the U.S. DOT.
(forwarded message reads: >>Subject: FW: Fwd: Student Poetry Contest
>>Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 08:08:25 -0600
>>U.S. Department of Transportation
>>Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures
>>Program
>>Student Poetry Contest
>>Theme: Land, air or sea, transportation moving things for you and me
>>CATEGORIES AND PRIZES
>>There will be regional winners and a national winner chosen for each
>>category:
>>
>>Category 1: Grades 1-3
>>Category 2: Grades 4-6
>>Category 3: Grades 7-8
>>
>>Winners will receive a certificate and winning poems will be
>>published on the Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation
>>Futures Program web site <http://education.dot.gov> and in the
>>Program's quarterly newsletter.
>>
>>For further information contact marad@dot.gov. Poems can be directly
>>submitted through the above "form fill-out" or sent to the
email
>>address marad@dot.gov, faxed to (202) 493-2288, or mailed to Contest,
>>MAR-250, Rm. 7302, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC
>>20590.
>>
>>Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures Program
>>POETRY CONTEST GUIDELINES
>>DEADLINE DATE: Friday, December 31, 1999
>>
>>All entries become the property of the DOT and will not be returned.
>>DOT reserves the right to publicize winning entries as well as any
>>other entry.
>>
>>DOT retains the right to edit any poem for spelling and layout as
>>long as it does not effect the overall content of the poem. If you do
>>not wish your poem edited, please note this at the end of the poem you
>>submit.
>>
>>WHO MAY ENTER
>>Students enrolled in grades 1-8 may enter. Completed poems must be
>>received by December 31, 1999.
>>
>>TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND GUARDIANS
>>Teachers, parents, and guardians are encouraged to guide students
>>with this effort but the work should be the original work of the
>>student. Some guidance on the theme will probably be helpful. Parts of
>>the Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures Program
>>web site (http://education.dot.edu) provide possibly helpful
>>age-related resources to better understand the overall program (see
>>Transportation Wonderland (K-5) and Your Future (6-8) sections as well
>>as other "Program" quilt patches). The web site provides some
help
>>for guiding students with writing poetry.
>>
>>JUDGING
>>Poems selected for final judging will be reviewed by a panel of
>>judges comprised of prominent individuals in the fields of
>>transportation and education. Winning poems will be selected based on
>>the following criteria:
>>*Best presentation of the theme: "Land, air, or sea, transportation
>>moving things for you and me"
>>*Originality
>>*Artistic interpretation
>>Winners will be announced in February 1999.
>>
>>POETRY RULES
>>1. Online entry is preferred using the web page
"form-fill-out" or
through an email message! (Mailed entries will also be accepted).
>>2. Unpublished works are eligible.
>>3. Poems may be humorous, romantic, or serious.
>>4. One entry per poet will be accepted.
>>5. Poems may not exceed 100 words in length.
>>6. Poems must be original in concept and relate to the theme.
Presentation must be positive in approach.
>>7. Group compositions will not be accepted.
>>8. Parents and teachers are encouraged to inspire, guide and help with
submitting the entry, however, each entry must be the exclusive work of
one student.
>>9. The content of the poetry must be appropriate for elementary
school.
>>10. Poetry should be edited before submission (Spelling, Punctuation,
etc.).
>>11. The author's name, sponsoring teacher, school, city, state and
grade must be included with each poem. Age is optional.
>>12. Poems in any language can be submitted but will be judged based on
the submitted English translation.
>>13. Do not use all CAPITAL letters.
>>
>>For further information contact marad@dot.edu. Poems can be directly
>>submitted through the above "form fill-out" or sent to the
email
>>address marad@dot.edu, faxed to (202) 493-2288, or mailed to Contest,
>>MAR-250, Rm. 7302, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC
>>20590.
NEATNESS COUNTS!
Th-Th-Th-That's all folks!!
Elizabeth Davis
Clackamas Corner Library
Portland, OR 97266
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Date: 18 Nov 1999 11:51:18 EDT
From: Kwitkowm@libcoop.net
Subject: RE: Russian Crafts
Sorry but you're mixing apples and oranges here. Suggesting the use of
Ukrainian Easter eggs for a Russian craft is inappropriate. These two
countries are not one and the same.
Marta Kwitkowsky
Chesterfield Township Public Library
Chesterield Twp., Mi
kwitkowm@libcoop.net
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 12:18:41 -0500
From: mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us
Subject: Re: STUMPER: Uplifting Holocaust fiction
Tracy--
I agree with your thought about "disney-fying" historical events,
literature,
etc.; however, to say that the United States has never experienced war on
its home soil is historically inaccurate. Perhaps there is another reason we
like "happy endings"? Any ideas?
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:44:27 -0700
From: Janice_Gennevois@ci.mesa.az.us
Subject: List serve
I am on your list serve because I work in a library. However, I am a
volunteer coordinator for the library system and would really like to have
access to other library volunteer coordinators. I recently attended an
international volunteer management conference and met many other volunteer
coordinators in librariries. I came back to Mesa Public Library in Arizona
and was informed by our TSS that we don't have the infrastructure to build
a list serve here. Can you help?
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 00:10:26 -0800
From: Ada Demlow <demlowa@mail.bartow.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: RE: Murder mystery in the library
I recently read about a library that did a program using mystery jigsaw
puzzles. It was a program really geared to older elementary and middle
school. Anyway, they bought several copies of the same puzzle. The
puzzles come with a mystery story which they read together as a group.
Then they divided into teams and put the puzzles together and solved the
mystery. I am thinking of trying this because it sounds simpler than a
full-fledged mystery program and will be a good first run to gauge
interest in these types of programs.
Good luck.
Ada Demlow
Youth Services Librarian
Bartow County Public Library System
demlowa@mail.bartow.public.lib.ga.us
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 09:59:55 +0000
From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
Subject: Re: STUMPER: Uplifting Holocaust fiction
> No; I too was offended. The Holocaust is not an uplifting subject. My staff
> and I discussed this posting today and decided that perhaps something in
> which somebody survived might qualify, but I suspect that this teacher is
not
> looking for this.
People find uplift in the oddest places. I remember how revolted
I was when a patron told me how uplifting and inspiring Diary of a
Young Girl was--she read it whenever she felt blue and wanted to be
cheered up. This patron was NOT Jewish, but I don't think she was
gloating about the deaths of millions (including the diarist!). At
least I hope not.
Vicky Smith
Children's Librarian
McArthur Public Library (207)284-4181
270 Main Street http://www.mcarthur.lib.me.us
Biddeford, ME 04005 vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 09:17:43 -0600
From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
Subject: RE: STUMPER: Uplifting Holocaust fiction
In defense of the teacher, I think uplifting was my word. What she wanted
was something to offset the overwhelmingness of "Behind the Bedroom
Wall,"
which the student had read and was clearly not ready for. She didn't
describe it in a succinct way, so I substituted the word "uplifting"
for her
gestures and "you knows." I apologize to those of you I may have
offended
with my choice of words.
Andrea Johnson ajohnson@cooklib.org
Children's Librarian * Cook Memorial Library * 413 N. Milwaukee *
Libertyville, IL 60048
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paulalef@aol.com [SMTP:Paulalef@aol.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 6:37 PM
> To: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Subject: Re: STUMPER: Uplifting Holocaust fiction
>
> No; I too was offended. The Holocaust is not an uplifting subject. My
> staff
> and I discussed this posting today and decided that perhaps something in
> which somebody survived might qualify, but I suspect that this teacher is
> not
> looking for this.
>
> Paula Lefkowitz
> Parsippany (NJ) Public Library
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 12:09:51 -0600
From: Beverly Kirkendall <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
Subject: Re: Internet Filters
We use Cyberpatrol. It works pretty well in spite of the occasional glitch.
Others were tried before I got here, but staff and administration have liked
this the best so far. It is surprising to see some of the sites it
blocks....as well as some of the sites it doesn't! I do not have to deal with
the Cyberpatrol folks personally (library tech folks keep my media up--thank
goodness!), but I understand they can sometimes be a little squirrely to work
with. The kids get frustrated when it doesn't allow them to go where they
want, but that will be the case with any filter, of course; it does irritate
them when it blocks certain chat rooms they want to enter (which leads me to
believe that maybe Cyberpatrol is doing its job......). I am looking forward
to hearing other opinions on this and other filters that are out there.
Beverly Kirkendall
Hurst Public Library
Arlene Sandner wrote:
> Hi Colleagues. Forgive me if this question has recently been posted and
> discussed at length.
> We are considering having one of our internet stations in the children's
> room as a "filtered" station. This would offer concerned parents
an
> option. Is anyone out there using a filter in the children's room,
> and if so, do you think it is effective? What product are you using
> (Surfwatch, NetNanny, etc.)?
> Please respond to me at asandner@ansernet.rcls.org
>
> I will post all useful responses.
>
> Thanks!
> Arlene Sandner
> New City Library
> New City, New York
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 11:45:24 -0500 (EST)
From: Corey Bennett <bennetc@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
Subject: Babies and Books
Hi All,
I hate to be annoying--please forgive me!--I know there's been a recent
thread of discussion on these programs for infants. I haven't followed
this thread too closely, but now my library parents are starting to ask
about such programs, and so we must investigate the feasibility of doing
them at our branch.
My specific scenarios are these: at our Toddler Time/Story Times, we
get a lot of caregivers with an assortment of kids (eg-a baby, a
1-year-old, and a 4-year-old). For your Babies/Books programs, do you
allow parents to bring more than one young child into the program? If so,
do you have any difficulties focusing on the babies? If not, do you get
parents complaining about this? My initial feeling is that this is a
program for one parent, one baby, and that if the parent has more than one
child to tend to, this takes away from the whole purpose of the program.
Perhaps I'm looking at it the wrong way, but that's my thinking.
Secondly, do you have registration for your programs, and how strictly
do you enforce that? It's been suggested to us that 15 babies should be
the maximum, but I think it's possible you could have 50 parents wanting
to bring their babies. Does anyone have thoughts on this?
I'd appreciate all your comments. Again, sorry to chime in on an old
thread!
Thanks in advance--
Corey
__________________________________________________________________________
Corey Bennett "Universe Man,
New Tampa Regional Library Univere Man,
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Size of the entire
bennetc@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us Universe, Man..."
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 22:24:44 EST
From: MEM4Books@aol.com
Subject: picture book illustrations
Does anyone know where I can find an index of picture books by artistic style
or technique used to create the illustrations? Thanks.
Mary Ellen Middleton
Naperville IL
mem4books@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 9:01:24 -0500
From: Louise Sevold/Technical Services Director
<LSEVOLD@ESCHER.dnet.cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
Subject: JOB POSTING CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job title: Public Service Librarian 1/Young Adult
Branch: Berea Branch Hours: 40 hours/week
Starting pay rate: $14.14/hour Pay level: U 11
Benefits: CCPL offers hospitalization, life insurance, state
retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday time and optional benefits.
Under general supervision, provides professional library services
such as reference and reader guidance; participates in collection
development. Excellent customer service is our highest priority.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited library school,
organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Applicants with experience working with a culturally diverse
population will be preferred. Applicants with 6 months or more
experience working with teenagers in a group setting will be
preferred. Applicants must pass a written test in order to be
considered further. Three (3) current reference letters (work
related preferred) must be returned with the application.
Applicants must be flexible enough to work a schedule which will
include evening, Saturday and Sunday hours. Proof of education
required. Successful candidate must be able to spend as many as 40
hours in orientation/training at the Administration Building.
The Berea Branch serves an eclectic community of over 19,000 which
includes residents from Baldwin Wallace College, apartment
complexes, condominiums, and senior citizen complexes, as well as
a diverse population who live in a blend of historic and modern
homes. The branch has an integrated collection including over
94,000 books and audiovisual materials in addition to almost 270
magazine titles. The circulation in 1998 was 420,413.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 1999
Applications may be obtained by calling the Human Resources
Division, Cuyahoga County Public Library (216)749 9464, 1(800)749
5560, (TDD# (216)749 9478) or by picking one up from any of the 28
local branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Please note:
Completed applications can only be returned at the Administration
Building, 2111 Snow Road, Parma, OH 44134, by 5 PM on or before
November 22, 1999. Applications must be complete, accurate and
current. Applications can be returned in person, by mail or FAX at
(216)749 9479. Applicants using FAX should confirm receipt.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Louise Sevold lsevold@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Technical Services Division Director
Cuyahoga County Public Library
2111 Snow Road phone (216)749 9383
Parma, Ohio 44134 fax (216)749 9445
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:25:08 -0000
From: "Shari Haber" <mclsysref@mclsys.org>
Subject: ?SF Story
Back in the early '70s, our patron read a YA novel that dealt with a =
couple of high school students, their science teacher, and a creature =
named SAAA (sp?). The story starts with the boys trying to film a =
tsunami or tidal wave from a cliff. After the water recedes, the boys =
find a statue of a creature on the beach. The statue looks as if it's =
made out of diamond. They take some of this substance to their teacher, =
and he determines that it's a substance that nobody's seen before. A =
subsequent scuba trip around the coastline near where the statue was =
discovered leads them to a 9-foot "coffin" made of the same
diamond-like =
substance. Inside, in suspended animation, is SAAA, who they later =
awake from his suspended state by punching a hole in the coffin with a =
laser. (This causes a gas to escape that renders the main characters =
unconscious.) Anyway, SAAA was not supposed to be reconstituted at that =
point in time, but, after giving him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, =
they go on a scuba expedition to find the lost city where he comes from. =
The rest of the action includes a secret passage, an automatic =
elevator, and a futuristic city whose nerve center is a computer. While =
the computer searches from other beings like SAAA, the characters go =
sightseeing in a "mole" that moves by gravity traction and can melt =
through rock. They are looking for another city where they can =
replenish the machines and technology from his defunct city. There is a =
confrontation with beings from a "bad" city, the main characters are =
captured, and somehow, with the help of a friend of SAAA's, they get =
away by sabatoging one of the moles. SAAA and friend return to the =
"good" city, and the kids return home, knowing that they will see SAAA
=
again when the time is right for man to know of his existence. It's not =
the "Peanut Butter Conspiracy".
Sorry this was so long, but our patron's written synopsis was even =
longer. Please help me out if you recognize this story. TIA.
Shari Haber
mclsref@mclsys.org
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:59:59 -0500
From: Jana FIne <janafine01@sprynet.com>
Subject: book stumper - father and daughter before COlumbus
Does anyone know the name of a book about a father and daughter named Sonasha
who journey to america from Africa before Columbus?
Jana Fine
Clearwater Public LIbrary
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 14:54:16 -0800
From: "Medford Children's Department" <medchild@mail.mind.net>
Subject: stumpers - treehouse picture book
One of our patrons is looking for a picture book she remembers being read
to her 20-25 years ago. It's the story of a bunch of kids whose parents
don't listen to them, so they go out in the woods and build treehouses.
They drag all sorts of things for the treehouses from home. Eventually the
parents follow. The patron remembers some sort of resolution like -
parents see how creative their kids can be and learn they should listen to
them in the future. Sounds nice, does anyone know the title/author?
You can respond directly to the address above.
TIA - Lucy Trotta, Jackson County Library Children's Dept.
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 13:00:01 -0800
From: Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
Subject: BIB: Books on poverty
Thank you to all who responded!
The original question was a recommendation to a person who wanted to read a
picture book on poverty to her church before Thanksgiving.
Here are the suggestions:
A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER Williams
SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR ME "
FLY AWAY HOME Bunting
LITTLE MATCH GIRL Pinkney and Isadora (and others)
UNCLE WILLIE AND THE SOUP KITCHEN DiSalvo-Ryan
SPACE TRAVELLERS Wild
GETTIN' THROUGH THURSDAY Cooper
CAN-DO THANKSGIVING Pomeranc
TIGHT TIMES Hazen
SOCKS FOR SUPPER Kent
GOWANUS DOGS Frost
THE BRAIDS GIRL McCourt/Canfield (Chicken Soup)
ROSIE AND THE POOR RABBITS MacDonald
"The man who met Santa Claus" Little House on the Prairie - in
anthologies
SOME OF THE DAYS OF EVERETT ANDERSON Lucille Clifton
LA MARIPOSA Jiminez
TOMAS AND THE LIBRARY LADY Mora
MIRACLE IN A SHOE BOX Graham (Franklin)
HARVEY THE FOOLISH PIG Gackenback
PAINTED DREAMS Williams
JUST ENOUGH IS PLENTY Goldin
THE FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE
THE HUNDRED DRESSES Slobodkin
SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL Wyeth
ONLY A PIGEON Kurtz
LADY IN THE BOX McGovern
I CAN HEAR THE SUN Polacco
THE PICKLE SONG DeClements
THE RAG COAT Miles
IDA'S DOLL Goodman
A ROSE FOR ABBY Guthrie
HOME LOVELY Perkins
STRIPED ICE CREAM Lexau
BEST NIGHT OUT WITH DAD McCourt (Chicken Soup)
COAT OF MANY COLORS Parton
The patron was impressed by the list, and chose FLY AWAY HOME to read.
(BTW, it was the title most often mentioned.)
Thanks again!
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, 19 Nov 1999 12:33:33 -0500 (EST)
From: thelibrarian@lycosmail.com
Subject: HP - Hogwart's House Colors
Argh! I need to know the house colors for the
four houses of Hogwarts. All our copies are, duh,
checked out, and the websites do not have this info.
Can anyone tell me what they are? (I think Slytherin
is Green).
Pls reply to TheLibrarian@Lycosmail.com
Thanks!
BTW, for those that asked, the Jeopardy outline will
be coming next week - Thanks! (and I *was* innundated
with requests!) <G>
S:)
Steven J. Miller, Asst. Coordinator
Youth Services, Ashtabula County District Library
335 W. 44th Street, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 08:37:28 -0800 (PST)
From: lindy howe <lindylh@yahoo.com>
Subject: BIB: Mystery authors of color
Thanks to all for your help with young adult mystery
authors of color. You are AWESOME!!!
The suggestions offered were:
Laurence Yep's series set in San Francisco's
Chinatown.
The first titles are "Mystery of the Goblin Pearls"
and "Mystery of the Lion Dancer".
Virginia Hamilton's "The House of Dies Drear".
Eleanora Tate's "The Secret of Gumbo Grove".
Walter Dean Myers' Smiffy Blue, Ace Detective stories.
Rosa Guy's Imamu Jones mysteries, one of which is "The
Disappearance".
John Shearer's Billy Joe Jive mysteries.
Valerie Wilson Wesley's "Where Do I Go From Here?" and
possibly her adult mysteries for the better readers.
Eleanor Taylor Bland and Donald Goines are adult
mystery writers, but possibly might do for the better
readers. Check content.
Many, many thanks to all who responded. My children's
librarian was delighted with the suggestions and the
fact that we had a good number of them in our system.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Lindy Howe :)
Stillwater, MN Public Library
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 18:05:00 -0600
From: Gilbert Crawford <gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Position - Houston, TX
Houston Public Library
* Re-announcement *
ARCHIVIST II
PN# 75206
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in researching, acquiring, cataloging, and preserving archival
materials for the City of Houston library. Provides reference and
retrieval services for the general public of archival collection, with a
focus on architectural collections. Processes, organizes and arranges
architectural collections in accordance with professional standards.
Assists Archivist III and IV in accessioning architectural collections
as well as related archival materials. Processes and catalogs archival
materials through proper preservation, storage, and data entry. Provides
editing services for architectural guidebooks as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be
able to use a computer to access/input information. Position requires
stooping, bending and lifting library materials up to 20 pounds. Must be
able to push a loaded book truck. Must be able to move freely throughout
the unit to file and retrieve library materials.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
An ALA accredited Master's degree in Library Science, History or a
closely related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One (1) year experience in archival processing, collecting or research,
historical research, library systems, or a closely related field is
required.
PREFERENCES
Current computer skills including Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft
Office 97. Special training in archivist fields and/or a Certified
Archivist (C.A.). Architectural experience is 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:
$30,576 - $ 41,912 Annually
OPENING DATE October 27, 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# 75206 in your cover letter.
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 09:46:11 -0500 (EST)
From: carmel <carmel@ulysses.sebridge.org>
Subject: Re: Babies and Books
We do make allowances for multiple children at toddler times and story
times because of parental necessity, but it's made clear to the parent
that if the (usually younger) child becomes disruptive he/she will have
to take him/her out of the room so as not to distract the rest of the
children. We hand out a written sheet to this effect at the beginning of
each program cycle. Our Babies and Books program though is for parent
and baby only, as you suggest. We do 20 minutes of bouncing rhymes,
singing, and one-on-one interaction between parent and baby. Our
children's librarian uses a big doll as her "baby" to demonstrate with
as
she does the games. We try to target this program toward first time
parents, so this eliminates some of the sibling problem, but we do limit
this one to parent and baby. One thing that might work, if the sibling
is older, is to have a doll for the older child to bounce and sing to,
while mom/dad sings to the baby. I was encouraged to see two dads and
babies at our last session. We do ours on the first Friday of the month
on a drop-in basis. Good luck!
Marilyn Schlansky
Reed Memorial Library
Carmel, NY
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