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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 00:01:22 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 46
PUBYAC Digest 46
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Harry Potter programs
by Sally Jeanne Kappler <sjk@curtislibrary.com>
2) RE: Printz Award
by "Webster, Lisa" <LisaW@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
3) Summer help for at-risk kids?
by womackel@oplin.lib.oh.us
4) Thank you
by "Sarah Smith" <sesmith5@hotmail.com>
5) Disappointing changes in kids search services
by "Jerry Kuntz" <jkuntz@rcls.org>
6) database suggestions
by "Sarajo Spurgeon" <sspurgeo@hotmail.com>
7) Internet Time Out Prg.
by Amy Blake <ablake@kcpls1.vinu.edu>
8) Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
by "Jennifer Bromann" <bromannj@hotmail.com>
9) STUMPER - Dirty dishes
by wheeler library <akennedy@connix.com>
10) Job Posting-Bilingual Outreach, Fort Collins, CO
by Lu Benke <lubenke@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us>
11) Re: Stumper; Zillion Valentines
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
12) Skit - Loch Ness Monster
by "Joan Enriquez" <joane@ocln.org>
13) Arab-Americans fiction
by "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>
14) Stumper: Titles for Julie Lawson "Trilogy"
by "Ferguson, Joanne (LIB)" <JoanneF@omaha.lib.ne.us>
15) Re: Reptile song
by "Tracy Mavar" <mavar27@hotmail.com>
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From: Sally Jeanne Kappler <sjk@curtislibrary.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Harry Potter programs
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 17:08:27 CST
Just a query to those who have been having Harry Potter programs. Where
does copyright come in here? Have you written the author or publisher
(American or British) for permission for anything? How do you give credit
on publicity posters or brochures?
We're thinking of having a Harry Potter Day and I would appreciate some
guidelines. TIA
Sally Jeanne Kappler
Coordinator, Youth Services
Curtis Memorial Library
Brunswick ME 04011
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From: "Webster, Lisa" <LisaW@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Printz Award
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 17:21:15 CST
ALA Graphics winter 2000 catalogue has the Printz Award Seals and Printz
Honor Seals on page 26. The number is #800-545-2433, press 7 or online at
http://alastore.ala.org
hope that helps!
> With the announcement of the first Printz award, does anyone know if ALA
> is going to sell gold and silver seals like they do for Newbery and
> Caldecott? I assumed they would since it shows them on the website, but
> when
> someone from Tech Services called, the person she spoke to at ALA didn't
> know anything about it.
>
> Anyone have any inside info?
>
> Sharon Levine
> Lincolnwood (IL) PL
> slevine@nslsilus.org
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From: womackel@oplin.lib.oh.us
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Summer help for at-risk kids?
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 17:28:52 CST
Does anyone have any outreach programs that focus on at-risk kids
during the summer months when they are not in school? We are interested
in ways of reaching these kids and their families all year round.
Please send replies to me personally.
Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,
Elaine Womack
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Elaine Womack, Outreach Services Manager The Defiance Public Library
womackel@oplin.lib.oh.us 320 Fort St.
(419) 782-1456 x32 Defiance, OH 43512
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From: "Sarah Smith" <sesmith5@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thank you
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Pubyaccers,
Thank you to all who sent ideas for our library's Book Bucks SRP. I now
have a lot of great suggestions for how to run our auction.
Sarah Smith
sesmith5@hotmail.com
Harrison Community Library
Michigan
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From: "Jerry Kuntz" <jkuntz@rcls.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Disappointing changes in kids search services
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 17:43:00 CST
Two kids' search services that many schools and libraries have linked to
have undergone such changes for the worse that I've removed them from our
Kids Search Tool page at:
http://www.rcls.org/ksearch.htm
1) Ask Jeeves for Kids used to search against a database of sites selected
by AJK staff, and there was an option to run the search terms against a much
larger database screened by the Bess filter.
Now, AJK searches are run first against Encyclopedia.com entries. The
search result screen also then lists pay-access citations from the Electric
Library service. Then, the search is run against other kids search services.
Last week I saw thyat these included Yahooligans and Education world, but
this week I only see Yahooligans.
In effect, AJK has outsourced their entire search service. My advice is
to go directly to Encyclopedia.com or Yahooligans, and not frustrate your
patrons with fee-based hits from Electric Library.
2) Remember Disney's DIG? It disappeared months ago, about the time that
Disney and Infoseek combined to form the GO Network. GO's regular search
service supports a filter option (GOGuardian), but the only real collection
of searcharble sites selected for kids exists in GO Kids Homework Helper.
Unfortunately, the only search terms that will produce hits are very broad
school subjects. And the database they search against appears to be a mere
handful of homework help sites. A few weeks ago, GO Kids offered a neat
search subsets: a Toon Site Finder and a Video Game Site Finder. Where are
they now? Gone.
So both AJK and GO Homework Help have been removed from our search page.On
an up note, Scholastic has gotten into the kids web site search business,
and has been added to our page.
Jerry Kuntz
Ramapo Catskill Library System
jkuntz@rcls.org
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From: "Sarajo Spurgeon" <sspurgeo@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: database suggestions
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 17:49:58 CST
Hello everyone! I have recently become part of my library's database
committee. I'm supposed to review electronic resources and make suggestions
for purchase. Specifically, I'm looking at databases in the area's of
general reference and children's/YA.
This task is a bit overwhelming and I could use some help getting started.
Are there any databases that make your life (or those of your patrons)
easier and you just love? Databases that you'd *never* recommend? Any
wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail any suggestions to me at
sspurgeo@hotmail.com. TIA for your help!
Sarajo L. Spurgeon
Children's Librarian
Chicago Public Library
North Pulaski Branch
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From: Amy Blake <ablake@kcpls1.vinu.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Internet Time Out Prg.
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 17:57:01 CST
Hello Fellow Members,
I would appreciate your assistance...
In the last few weeks we discussed software that timed out internet usage and
separate software that blocked out Chat Lines. However it appears I have
mislaid or thrown my copy of the information out.
If anyone could help me please e-mail me direct at:
amybob59@hotmail.com
Thank you,
Amy Blake
Knox County Public Library
ablake@kcpls1.vinu.edu
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From: "Jennifer Bromann" <bromannj@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
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We are having a poetry slam/coffee house in April and my director insists we
name it. I have rejected the Lava Lamp Cafe, the warehouse cafe, and the
Pink Flamingo. I just want something simple. I mean, real coffee houses
just have coffee related names, and I wouldn't mind it being poetry related.
And most are just run down with old furniture. They want a theme. What
have some of you named your cafes? Or are there any new ideas? Thanks.
Jennifer Bromann
Head of Youth Services
Prairie Trails Public Library
Burbank, IL
bromannj@hotmail.com
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From: wheeler library <akennedy@connix.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER - Dirty dishes
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:12:10 CST
Patron looking for kids book (1950s-60s?) in which a man never does his
dishes; they pile up until he has no more clean ones. He then puts them
all outside his house. She thought moral was about getting your act
together. Thanks.
Amy Kennedy
Wheeler Library
North Stonington, CT
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From: Lu Benke <lubenke@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Posting-Bilingual Outreach, Fort Collins, CO
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Library Assistant/Outreach - Children's/Job #99-160, Fort Collins Public
Library, Fort Collins (Apply by January 28)
Under the general direction of the Children's Services lead librarian,
provides and performs various clerical and specialized duties in the
Children's Services area. Assists the lead librarian with the acquisition
and maintenance of library and media materials, and provides customer
service assistance.
Performs various activities at the media and children's desk, such as
planning and implementing special library programs, keeping statistics,
and other related duties. Performs outreach activities with the local
Spanish-speaking community and other diverse groups within the library's
service area. Provides assistance to library customers in Children's
service area in the selection of library materials, either in person or
over the phone. Responds to customer complaints as required. Assists in
the maintenance, development and acquisition of media and children's
library collections based on the reading of professional journals and
requests by the public. Assists customers in the use of audio visual
equipment, micro-computers and other related equipment. Assists in the
training and scheduling of Media and Children's service area personnel.
Performs related duties as required.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills
and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this
position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Must have a working knowledge of basic library services and materials.
· Must be comfortable in performing community outreach activities.
· Working knowledge of audio visual equipment, media technology and software
preferred.
· Speaking, reading and writing fluency in Spanish.
· Demonstrated programming and customer service ability and experience.
· Must be able to use a personal computer and related software.
· Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
subordinates, superiors, library and city staff, and the public.
· Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Must be able to effectively supervise assigned staff.
· Must be able to work effectively with children.
Education and Experience:
· BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university.
· Two years experience working in a library performing related job activities
and/or two years experience working with children.
· An equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Working Conditions/Equipment Utilized:
· Work is performed indoors in a standard library environment. The incumbent is
required to work regularly scheduled evening and weekend hours.
· The incumbent is required to use a personal computer, fax machine, telephone,
typewriter, copier, calculator, the library's DYNIX computer terminals, and
audio visual equipment.
· The incumbent is regularly required to sit, stoop, bend, reach, carry, push
and pull. Must be able to push a fully loaded book carrier weighing
approximately 150 lbs. Must be able lift weights up to 20 lbs. Must have manual
dexterity to operate a computer and grasp books. Must have correctable vision to
read the computer screen and locate books on shelves. Must be able to perform
the various tasks of the job which require continuous and repetitive arm, hand,
finger and wrist movement.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to
city services, programs and activities, and will make special
communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call
970/221-6535 for assistance.
Salary Range: $2188 - $2977 per month. Salaries are paid bi-weekly.
Closing date: January 28. Applications will be reviewed, and selected
applicants will be invited for an interview. Please send
application/resumes by January 28, 2000 to: City of Fort Collins, Human
Resources Department, Job #99-160, P.O. Box 580, 200 W. Mountain Ave.,
Suite A, Fort Collins, CO 80522.
Library contact: Lu Benke, Lead Librarian, 970/2216678, e-mail
lubenke@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us
Robert L. Holzfaster, Budget Coordinator
Fort Collins Public Library
201 Peterson Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2990
rholzfaster@ci.fort-collins.co.us
PH: 970/221-6663
FX: 970/221-6398
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Stumper; Zillion Valentines
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:26:45 CST
Thanks to everyone who answered my stumper question SO QUICKLY. Although
there is a book called A Zillion Valentines by Modell (which sounds cute, I
think I'll order it) the poem, it turns out, the teacher was looking for was
Valentines by Aileen Fisher found in Bauer's "Valentine's Day: stories and
poems" You guys are great!
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From: "Joan Enriquez" <joane@ocln.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Skit - Loch Ness Monster
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Hello,
I have a patron who is a Girl Scout leader who is looking for a skit
about the Loch Ness Monster for her girls to do. I have checked
several of our books with collections of skits, but I've found nothing.
Do you have any suggestions.
I plan on giving her a couple of easy books that she could adapt to
a skit .
Thanks for your help.
Joan Enriquez
Kingston Public Library
Kingston, MA
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From: "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Arab-Americans fiction
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:46:29 CST
Hello,
I'm trying to locate picture books in print featuring =
Arab-Americans. Does anyone know of any titles? I looked in A to Zoo =
and found only one listed!
I'll post any suggestions I receive. Thanks for the help!
=20
Cathy Chesher
Adrian Public Library
Adrian, Michigan
cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us
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From: "Ferguson, Joanne (LIB)" <JoanneF@omaha.lib.ne.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Titles for Julie Lawson "Trilogy"
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Hello, All:
I have a patron who has read Julie Lawson's "Goldstone" which was
published by Stoddart 1997 (paperback). In it is says that this is part of
a trilogy. I've checked "Reading In Series," SATA, and Vandergrift's
author pages with no success. Does anyone know what the other two titles
are in this trilogy?
Thanks,
Joanne
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Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh joannef@omaha.lib.ne.us
Millard Branch Children's Librarian ****************
Omaha Public Library 402-444-4848
13214 Westwood Lane FAX: 402-444-6623
Omaha, NE 68144
http://www.omaha.lib.ne.us
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From: "Tracy Mavar" <mavar27@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Reptile song
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I had a little turtle
His name was Tiny Tim
I put him in the bathtub
To see if he could swim
He drank up all the water
He ate up all the soap
And now he's home
Sick in bed
With bubbles in his throat
(Gurgle, gurgle, glub, glub)
>From: Lynn Prime <lynnp@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>Subject: Reptile song
>Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 19:59:16 CST
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>Does anyone have a suggestion for a popular (familiar) song for children
>on this topic, besides "I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor" or
>"Alligator pie"? If so, could you please send the lyrics directly
to me.
>Thanks!
>
>Lynn Prime
>Sonoma County Library
>lynnp@sonoma.lib.ca.us
>
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