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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
& Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:01:05 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 48
PUBYAC Digest 48
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
by "Shari Haber" <mclsysref@mclsys.org>
2) RE: Harry Potter programs
by "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
3) Re: Harry Potter sexist?
by "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
4) Job Posting-Oregon
by MEUCHEL Aimee D <Aimee.D.Meuchel@ci.eugene.or.us>
5) Rosemary Wells Online Art Auction
by Jeanette Larson <jlarson@tenet.edu>
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From: "Shari Haber" <mclsysref@mclsys.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:39:31 CST
I want to apologize for letting my warped sense of humor get the better of
me, but how about "Out On A Limerick"?
Shari Haber
mclsref@mclsys.org
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From: "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Harry Potter programs
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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:49:26 CST
Sally, I am a bit alarmed and puzzled - why is copyright even an issue
here? Aren't you crediting J.K. Rowling (informally) any time you have a
program, and encouraging even more kids (and adults) to read her books?
I don't see why there would be a problem, especially where original ideas
like the library quidditch match are concerned. It's true I got some
ideas from other librarians (in particular, the guess the # of Bertie
Bott's Every Flavor beans contest and the chocolate frogs), but I am very
happy to credit these women when asked, and I am *eager* to credit J.K.
Rowling! Wouldn't she and Scholastic be happy about any activities that
tended (one way or another) to increase sales? It just never entered my
head to worry about copyright when I was designing my program. Has
anyone else formally written for permission when doing a program such as
this?
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle Library, Armonk, NY
mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us
On Wed, 19 Jan 2000, Sally Jeanne Kappler wrote:
> 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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>
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From: "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter sexist?
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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:51:08 CST
Yes, Sheilah, I agree this article is worth a look. Neither my sister
nor I agreed with the author - in particular, we disagreed with her
assessment of Professor McGonagall (whom we both think really cool) and
of Hermione (who is in some ways the most complex and well-rounded
character in the series) - but it is an interesting perspective,
nonetheless, though a bit one-sided.
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle Library, Armonk, NY
mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us
On Thu, 20 Jan 2000, Sheilah O'Connor wrote:
> There is a very interesting article in Salon about how sexist the Harry
Potter books are. I heard Rowlings say once that she writes what she has to
write, and can't chnage things just because readers feel she should, but I think
the author of the article has some valid points. The URL is
> http://www.salon.com/books/feature/2000/01/13/potter/index.html?CP=SAL&DN=650
> Sheilah O'Connor
> Children's Librarian
> Toronto Public Library
> soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca
>
>
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From: MEUCHEL Aimee D <Aimee.D.Meuchel@ci.eugene.or.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>,
"'jobs-l@ils.unc.edu'" <jobs-l@ils.unc.edu>,
"'jedelen@usd.edu'"
<jedelen@usd.edu>
Subject: Job Posting-Oregon
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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:52:44 CST
Please excuse any cross-posting!
Head of Adult Reference
Eugene Public Library
$3,259 - $4,135/mo.
Plans, organizes, and supervises the operations of the Eugene Public Library
Reference Services work unit, including Adult Reference and Periodicals
Services. Supervises staff, member of management team, participates in
budget preparation, develops and maintains reference collection, and writes
and administers grants. The Eugene Public Library is currently building a
90,000 sq. ft. new library to be completed in 2002. Requires three years of
progressively responsible professional library experience, including one
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CLOSING DATE: February 11, 2000. Obtain application packet from Human
Resource and Risk Services, 777 Pearl Street, Room 101,Eugene OR 97401. The
City of Eugene values diversity in its work force and is committed to
affirmative action. Out-of-area residents may request application packet by
calling (541) 682-5061 (or e-mailing at
application.requests@ci.eugene.or.us).
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From: Jeanette Larson <jlarson@tenet.edu>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Rosemary Wells Online Art Auction
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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:54:37 CST
The online auction of original art from the book THE BEAR WENT OVER THE
MOUNTAIN by Rosemary Wells will end at midnight (Central Time) on
January 31, 2000. Go to http://www.txla.org/wells/gallery.html to see
the artwork and the high bids. One piece doesn't even have a bid right
now! All proceeds from the auction will support a new fund administered
by the Texas Library Association to help Texas libraries (public,
school, academic) that experience losses due to disasters (fires,
tornados, hurricanes, floods...we have them all in Texas...well, we
don't get many earthquakes). Rosemary Wells graciously donated her art
to help Texas libraries. For more information about the the disaster
relief fund to to
http://www.txla.org/pubs/tlacast/tlac1099.html#raffle. Don't miss your
chance to own a piece of children's literature while helping a good
cause!
--
Jeanette Larson
Director, Library Development Division
Texas State Library & Archives Commission
P.O. Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711
512-463-5456 (voice)
512-463-8800 (fax)
jeanette.larson@tsl.state.tx.us
jlarson@tenet.edu
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/
"Children cannot discover the delight of books on their own.
They need an adult to bring books into their lives and help them
discover that books and reading are fun." --First Steps to Literacy
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