From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:44:18 CST

Subject: PUBYAC digest 62

PUBYAC Digest 62

Topics covered in this issue include:

1) Re: Meeting room dispute

by "" <edwarc@mx.pon.net>

2) Re: Harry Potter Movie Info!

by David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>

3) Re: College Students

by annelmay@mailserver.franklintwp.org

4) RE: pets in the library

by "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>

5) Posting Gaff

by Toni Buzzeo <buzzeocyll@mix-net.net>

6) Re: Local history

by "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>

7) Philip Pullman

by Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>

8) Pets in the Library

by "beth blackburn" <beth_blackburn@hotmail.com>

9) Re: ABC toddler storytimes?

by Beverly Kirkendall <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>

10) pets in the library

by "Catherine E. Ingram" <ceingram@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>

11) RE: Philip Pullman

by "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>

12) Internet & Middle Schoolers

by "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>

13) children's computers

by "Sarah Allen" <seallen2@hotmail.com>

14) New Steig Book

by Kathy Graham <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>

15) Either/Or

by hedy_harrison@ci.cerritos.ca.us

16) STUMPER: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

by "Leslie Schow" <lschow@slco.lib.ut.us>

17) Utah House panel OKs measure requiring libraries to filter Net

by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>

18) POSITION: San Antonio, TX

by Jean Marie Schmeisser <Schmeisser@ci.sat.tx.us>

19) Indiana legislator introduces Internet filtering bill

by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>

20) RE: STUMPER: WWII youth fiction book

by "miller, jennifer" <jmiller@hclib.org>

21) PLA Conference

by Karen Stanley <kstanley@rosenberg-library.org>

22) [Fwd] Pullman info

by "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>

23) RE: Harry Potter and William Safire

by Bassey Irele <irele.2@osu.edu>

24) Re: pets in the library

by Ruth Shafer <rshafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>

25) Re: Harry Potter Movie Info!

by "Leslie Langley" <llangley@buckley.lib.ok.us>

26) Indiana legislator introduces filtering bill

by Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@bc.sympatico.ca>

27) Summer Read Games

by Sue Jones <sue.jones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>

28) RE: Harry Potter Movie Info!

by bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us (Bina Williams)

29) lost messages

by Beverly Little <blittle@merrimack.lib.nh.us>

30) crafts index and other basic reference books

by "Karen Brown" <BrownK@ci.monterey.ca.us>

31) Re: College Students

by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>

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From: "" <edwarc@mx.pon.net>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Meeting room dispute

Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:01:51 CST

My suggestion would be to involve the parents of the children who attend the programs. Usually you have some traditional library supporters who know you and who are easy to talk to. Without going into the details regarding the director, you could mention that the decision at the upcoming meeting will decide what you will be able to offer in the future. Explain all the ins and outs to only those who will really back you up and BE there.

An intelligent well prepared public person is far more effective than staff, who for some reason are always seen as trying to "make their life easier." This phenomena always perplexes me, but.... Whatever you do, I would suggest that you keep talking about a "good experience for the children." Keep in mind your obligation to advocate for these politically disenfranchised library users. If you have to oppose someone an explannation that you feel you need to stand up for the kids can help those against you not take it as a personal attack.

If all else fails, draw out your statistics. How many children do you serve? Over a year, how many kids attend these programs? You also could get some comment cards to parents at each program you have and compile the comments about the value of the programs.

Basically, if you can find a way to funnel the information that you have to the powers making decisions without it seeming to come from you, but from the kids and the parents, that usually is the most helpful.

Carol Edwards

Sonoma County Library

Santa Rosa, CA

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From: David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>

To: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>

Subject: Re: Harry Potter Movie Info!

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:10:17 CST

The infoplease site said it was reported. It was. And then Spielberg said

they reported wrong and he was still thinking. Anyone have another source?

BTW, a parody of Harry Potter is in the new issue of Mad Magazine.

Dave

David Serchay

a013213t@bc.seflin.org

On Mon, 7 Feb 2000, Simpson wrote:

> Steven Spielberg will direct! Find out more at:

> www.infoplease.com/spot/harrypotter1.html

>

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From: annelmay@mailserver.franklintwp.org

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: College Students

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:12:26 CST

Lesley Knieriem said:

"And I always give

bookstore gift certificatess as thank-you gifts to the teachers, who

always use it on buying books for their classes, not for themselves."

Bravo! I wish I'd thought of that when my children were younger.

Anne

Anne Lemay

Franklin Township Library

Somerset NJ

annelmay@franklintwp.org

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From: "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>

To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>,

"'lmorgan@jefferson.lib.in.us'" <lmorgan@jefferson.lib.in.us>

Subject: RE: pets in the library

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:14:56 CST

Lori wrote:

>>. The hedgehog is not hard to clean after. We

clean his tank, one a week and have trained him to stay awake during the

day. <<

How did you train him? Do you think gerbils can be trained also?

Lin

llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us

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From: Toni Buzzeo <buzzeocyll@mix-net.net>

To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Posting Gaff

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:17:17 CST

I wrote:

> Here's an update from the librarian who posted the state award list.

> Notice how ubiqitous the pod is in its own quiet way :>

Goodness, my addressing fingers must not have been working properly

that day!

I was actually delighted to see that one of the members of my online

writer's group, Cynthia Leitich Smith, had been allowed to post

Melissa's wonderful list to her site. Melissa had given me permission,

just after her initial post, to forward the State Awards list to

my online group--which sparked Cynthia's request to post the list

to her site! (If that's not too complicated to follow :>)

At any rate, forgive my mixed up fingers.

Best,

Toni Buzzeo

--

Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS

Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year

Longfellow School LMC

<buzzeocyll@mix-net.net>

Portland, ME

Co-Author: TERRIFIC CONNECTIONS WITH AUTHORS, ILLUSTRATORS, AND

STORYTELLERS : REAL SPACE AND VIRTUAL LINKS (Libraries Unlimited,

November 1999)

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From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Re: Local history

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:19:34 CST

Karen,

A few years ago, we did a "Zap to the Past" summer program, and I included

two components that may be of use to you.

The first was a trip to the local cemetery, where, after discussing

gravestone markings and history with a local historian, we made grave

rubbings of prominent historical figures' gravestones and hung them in the

library. The kids were very respectful (I think they were a little "creeped

out," which might have helped!) and the parents learned as much as the

kids.

The same summer, I shot black and white close-ups of architectural details

of local buildings....a well-known church steeple, the cornerstones of

downtown buildings, elaborate trim on historical buildings. I made a poster

to display in the library, and had a half-sheet contest entry form for

patrons to identify the buildings and win a chance at a free library tote

bag. The newspaper in town offered to "screen" the pictures and minimize

them to fit on a half sheet of paper, but in this age of computers, I

suppose one could do this right at your own desk. We gave away a prize for

an adult entry and a kids' entry, and had great response.

Good luck with your history program!

Kirsten Martindale

Buford, GA

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From: Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>

To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Philip Pullman

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:22:01 CST

I was told by a book rep, that he submitted the 3rd book for publication,

then he decided it wasn't up to standard. So he withdrew it to rewrite. :-(

Pam Gravenor

Children's and Young Person's Librarian

Nelson Public Library

Private Bag 41

NELSON

New Zealand

pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz

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From: "beth blackburn" <beth_blackburn@hotmail.com>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: Pets in the Library

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:24:18 CST

Hi, all! It's great to read about so many library pets!

We have a pet in the Children's Department, too. Kayla is a 3+ year

old Dutch rabbit and she is the main attraction. She is litter box trained

and friendly. She hops in for a visit during many of the children's

programs. She has also been featured in the local newspaper.

We have only had one young patron say she was allergic to rabbits - she

decided to stay on the opposite side of the room. The addition of Kayla has

been a great experience for us. When the library is closed over long

holiday weekends, one of us in Children's takes her home. Children(and

adults)coming to see her get VERY upset when she is gone. To see Kayla

visit: http://www.pspl.org/childrens/children.htm

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From: Beverly Kirkendall <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: ABC toddler storytimes?

Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:26:38 CST

I didn't do one session on the alphabet, but I did take a year to go letter by

letter (not every week, obviously--you still have to put in holidays, etc., of

course!). We started each "alphabet" session with (of course!) the alphabet

song, and they were given a die cut of the featured letter(s) on the way in.

We did double up on a few like U and V, X and W. Did they get the idea? I

don't know, but we had fun! Jean Warren's Alphabet Theme-a-saurus has some

great ideas to in case (like me!) you hit a mental block and can't think of

much that starts with a particular letter; I usually thought of too many things

and would have liked to stay on the same letter for several weeks. (Hey,

there's a need for new program ideas every week outside of the alphabet!) I

tried to bring in objects that went with each letter (ok, so the alligator

doubled as a crocodile a few weeks later....), and we didn't always go for the

obvious. There are a lot of great songs to incorporate (and looking for them

helped me get more familiar with what we had, too!) for almost every

letter--great for marching fun, rhythm band, or what have you!

Good luck and have fun!

Beverly Kirkendall

Hurst Public Library

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From: "Catherine E. Ingram" <ceingram@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: pets in the library

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:29:45 CST

I need to ring in with some negatives to consider...

One issue to consider is space. In the beginning our hamster was on a

table at the front of an office (in front of the window). But when a

staff member was added (me) it was a big problem that I had to share my

desk with a rodent. That was eventually resolved. But the rodent is not

in as good a location as it used to be. Staffing/space issues change. A

live animal is harder to move than a filing cabinet.

The hamster used to have a primary keeper who LIKED looking after it. He

retired and we are left with an animal no one really wants to care for or

take responsibility for. WE have good intentions, but he should be out of

his cage and in his ball more. Since there is no longer a primary care

giver he has gotten left in his ball overnight.

This same person also liked caring for the fish. Since he is gone we have

had to pay someone to do the major cleaning and such.

Animals are cute. I like animals. But if you do not have a staff member

who is REALLY into in AND who is going to either stick around or take the

critter with them... I would really think twice.

A poorly cared for animal is never an amusement.

Catherine

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From: "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>

To: "'milford.public.lib@snet.net'" <milford.public.lib@snet.net>,

"'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: RE: Philip Pullman

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:31:32 CST

Did an Infotrac search on 'Amber Spyglass' (interestingly, enough, got

nothing on 'Phillip Pullman), and turned up a tidbit from Publisher's

Weekly, 1/3/00, p.34, entitled 'On the Move'.

It stated that Scholastic's publishing director has left his post and

founded an imprint w/in Scholastic entitled _David Fickling books_. The

imprint will be launched in the spring, and Amber Spyglass is included in

the list. So, I guess the book _is_ finished, but in that odd publishing

limbo...

Lin

llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us

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From: "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>

To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Internet & Middle Schoolers

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:33:28 CST

I am looking for information on how everyone out there handles the Internet

and middle schoolers. First, please don't attack our policies. They are

what they are. We are a remodeled Carnegie library with 3 floors - the

lower level is Young People's Department, the main and 2nd floor are Adult

Services. Currently we have Internet terminals on our main floor only. Our

current policy requires parent permission for juveniles 8th grade and under.

Children 5th grade and under must be accompanied by a parent when they use

the Internet. Our acceptable use policy restricts inappropriate sites -

pornography, no chat rooms, no purchasing. We have people sign up for use

of the Internet. At this time, they put their name, and times for start and

finish. This allows us to track when someone starts if we have a waiting

line. Ok, now, we would like to change some of this. In the future, we

will have Internet terminals in the Young People's Department that are

filtered. The terminals in Adult Services would not be filtered. If anyone

has this configuration, how do you monitor the use of the Internet by middle

schoolers in Adult Services. Does anyone else require parent permission?

Also, how successful are your patrons at policing themselves timewise? Do

they monitor their time fairly well if they see people waiting? Or do you

have to go over and constantly tell people their time is up, since others

are waiting. Our reference staff spends a great deal of time on this, and

we would dearly love to stop. This, of course, is not a policy issue, but

rather a procedure issue.

Thank you for all your help. Discussion on the Internet have greatly helped

me in seeing what is going on, and in passing on information to the other

staff. Please reply directly to me. Thanks again, in advance.

Becky Tatar

Unit Head, Periodicals/Audiovisual

Aurora Public Library

1 E. Benton Street

Aurora, IL 60505

Phone: 630/264-4100, x4116

FAX: 630/896-3209

e-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us

www.aurora.lib.il.us

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From: "Sarah Allen" <seallen2@hotmail.com>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: children's computers

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I am hoping you will all be able to help me. I am in the process of trying

to decide how to limit access at our children's computers here at our

library. I have been told that it must be limited in some fashion and have

been trying to find the best way to do this, so that the children can get to

the "good" information and the "bad" material will be inaccessible. I have

found a little information on a browser called ChiBrow. I was wondering if

anyone out there had any experience with it? Or does anyone have anything

else worth investigating that you have used? I am leaning towards ChiBrow

because it allows the librarian to choose what can be accessed. I see it a

lot like collection development instead of allowing software to pick and

choose for me.

Please respond directly to me at seallen2@hotmail.com.

Thank you in advance!

Sarah Allen

Youth Services Librarian

Steele Memorial Library

Elmira, NY 14901

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From: Kathy Graham <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>

To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: New Steig Book

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:37:20 CST

Hello, all!

Has anyone seen the new William Steig book, Made for Each Other? I have

a standing order, Steig is on my list, & this book came. The card kit

classifies it as "Easy", but tech services & I are at a loss as to where

it really should be placed, If anywhere. My co-workers & I are have a

problem not only w/content, but w/illustrations. I don't want to

censor, but don't think this book is appropriate for young children,

perhaps any children. I'd like some feedback to see if I'm

overreacting. Your opinions would be appreciated. Due to the fact that

I'm way over budget, I haven't been reading any reviews lately, so I

don't know if it has been reviewed. (Plan on tracking it down this

afternoon).

Thanks!

Kathy

--

Kathy Graham

Youth Services

Broadview Public Library District

2226 S. 16th Ave.

Broadview, IL 60153

(708) 345-1325

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From: hedy_harrison@ci.cerritos.ca.us

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Either/Or

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Thank you collective -wise-reading gurus....The Hero and the Crown received the

most responses but Dealing With Dragons by Patricia Wrede came in a close second

so these recommendations will be given to the patron. THANK YOU ALL, ONCE

AGAIN.

Hedy L. Harrison

Cerritos Public Library

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From: "Leslie Schow" <lschow@slco.lib.ut.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: STUMPER: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Oh Wise Ones,

I had a young patron come in a while back looking for the source of a recent episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, called "Hush." She said a friend read it a couple of years ago. She thinks it is called either "Hush" or "The Gentlemen." I have checked the official website and Storyteller's Sourcebook with no luck.

Briefly: "Gentlemen" (rather creepy looking guys with black suits, perpetual grins, and pasty white faces) come to town and open a box that steals all of the voices. They then go around extracting hearts from living victims. Only a scream can destroy them, but since no one can scream they are free to do their dirty work. Eventually, Buffy et.al. are able to destroy the box, thereby freeing the voices. Buffy is then able to scream until the Gentlemen's heads explode.

Any ideas?

Leslie Schow

Youth Services Librarian

Riverton Library

Salt Lake County Library System

lschow@slco.lib.ut.us

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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>

Subject: Utah House panel OKs measure requiring libraries to filter Net

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from free!

Utah House panel OKs measure requiring libraries to filter Net

"The House Public Utilities and Technology Committee has unanimously approved a bill that would block state funding to any public library that does not restrict minors from accessing obscene material."

http://www.freedomforum.org/speech/2000/2/4utlibraryfilters.asp

______________

Don Wood

American Library Association

Office for Intellectual Freedom

50 East Huron Street

Chicago, IL 60611

800-545-2433, ext. 4225

Fax: 312-280-4227

dwood@ala.org

http://www.ala.org/oif.html

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From: Jean Marie Schmeisser <Schmeisser@ci.sat.tx.us>

To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: POSITION: San Antonio, TX

Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:45:34 CST

Job Title/Number: Librarian II - Pos. B/0955

Salary: $31,332 - $47,004/ Annually

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, is responsible for the application of the full

scope of Children's Services and basic professional library needs; selecting

library materials; applying bibliographic control techniques to library

materials; coordinating training programs; advising the public of their use

of library materials; and handling reference and information search

requests. May exercise functional and technical supervision over staff.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Seeks information from users and potential users about their information

needs and develops effective responses to meet needs;

2. Responsible for a section or the collection of the branch;

3. Plans and presents programs, tours and informational presentations, and

performs community outreach;

4. Provides information/reference service functions of the branch;

5. Provides quality customer service.

Job Requirements:

- Graduation from an ALA accredited Library school or graduation from an ALA

accredited college or university with a fifth year Degree in Librarianship;

- Two years of increasingly responsible professional level Library

experience;

- Substitution Ratio: Two years of related experience may be substituted

for one year of higher education;

- Must posses a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License or obtain a valid

Class "C" Texas Driver's License within thirty days after becoming a

resident of the state of Texas;

- Any applicant selected for employment with the city of San Antonio will be

required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. Full completion of

pre-employment drug testing with a verified negative result is a condition

of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in public service;

- On-line computer experience;

- Bilingual (English/Spanish);

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

For more information on this or other City of San Antonio positions please

see: http://www.ci.sat.tx.us/vacancy/

or contact: Dorothy Burnley, Human Resources Analyst, 111 Plaza De Armas,

San Antonio, TX, 78207; phone - # (210) 207-8108, job line - (210) 207-7280.

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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>

Subject: Indiana legislator introduces Internet filtering bill

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from free!

Indiana legislator introduces Internet filtering bill

"The governing bodies of public libraries and schools that provide Internet access would have to meet once a year to determine what material on the Internet is "inappropriate for minors" under a bill recently introduced in the Indiana House.

http://www.freedomforum.org/speech/2000/2/3indiana.asp

______________

Don Wood

American Library Association

Office for Intellectual Freedom

50 East Huron Street

Chicago, IL 60611

800-545-2433, ext. 4225

Fax: 312-280-4227

dwood@ala.org

http://www.ala.org/oif.html

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From: "miller, jennifer" <jmiller@hclib.org>

To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>,

"'yalsa-bk@ala.org'" <yalsa-bk@ala.org>

Subject: RE: STUMPER: WWII youth fiction book

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A little late, I thought I would pass on to the whole list that I earlier

received two helpful responses to the stumper below that suggested the book

"Flight Deck" by Robb White. The patron said it sounds like it might be the

one, and we have ILL'ed the book for him to see for sure. Muchas gracias to

those who helped!

Jenna Miller

Teen Librarian

Hennepin County Library

email: jmiller@hclib.org

-----Original Message-----

From: miller, jennifer

Sent: Monday, January 17, 2000 2:29 PM

To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'

Subject: STUMPER: WWII youth fiction book

I would like to tap into your collective knowledge for this one, since I'm

stumped!

The requestor is a man who read the book in junior high, he thinks in about

1965. He remembers choosing it from a junior high library in the suburban

Minneapolis area. It's about a navy carrier pilot who is shot down in the

south Pacific. He survives and washes ashore an island--probably

Guadalcanal or an island near it. He discovers an abandoned coast-watchers

base and assumes the job of coast watcher for the island, someone who kept

watch for signs of the enemy and kept radio contact with the U.S. forces.

He has to fix some things in order to get the equipment in working

order--e.g., a generator. He eventually is rescued after the battle of

Guadalcanal.

So far I have looked in our online catalog, exhausting various keyword and

subject searches for Guadalcanal and coastwatcher?

We tried scanning the titles in "World War II--fiction" but nothing looked

promising.

I've also searched accordingly and without results in WorldCat and in

NoveList and have checked the following reference books:

Ref 813.081 C654 "America As Story: Historical fiction for middle and

secondary schools," 2nd ed, by Coffey and Howard. The patron looked through

the list of titles covered on WWII, and none looked familiar to him.

Ref 813.5016 Ad18 1999 "American Historical Fiction: An Annotated guide to

novels for adults and young adults," by Lynda Adamson. There was one book

under the subject Guadalcanal, and one under South Pacific, but neither one

seemed to be the book in question.

Does this book sound familiar to anyone? The patron doesn't have a

deadline. I know not everyone on this list is fond of stumpers, but he's

willing to wait and hopeful that someone may remember this book. In the

past, pubyac'ers have seemed to work wonders in this way, and I value your

assistance.

thanks so much!!!

Jenna Miller

Teen Librarian

Hennepin County Library

email: jmiller@hclib.org

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From: Karen Stanley <kstanley@rosenberg-library.org>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: PLA Conference

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I have plans to attend the PLA conference in Charlotte this March and

had purchased a ticket for the Biltmore Tour #11. A friend was going to

join me, but when she sent in her check it was returned. The bad news

is the tour has been sold out. If there's anyone with an extra ticket,

or if anyone's plans change and they are unable to use the ticket please

contact me. Thanks.

Karen Stanley

Rosenberg Library

Galveston, TX

kstanley@rosenberg-library.org

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From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: [Fwd] Pullman info

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:24:40 CST

This is in partial answer to the question about Pullman's The

Amber Spyglass.

>From: Katy Grant <Katy@lfpl.org>

>To: yalsa-bk@ala.org

>Subject: [YALSA-BK:7726] Information from the source- The Amber Spyglass

>Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:44:56 -0500

>X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2650.21)

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>

> Since many of you were interested, I got permission from Philip

>Pullman to pass this onto you.

>

>Katy Grant

>Shawnee Children's Librarian

>Shawnee Branch

>Louisville, KY

>

>http://www.lfpl.org

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: child_lit: theory and crit.

>http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~mjoseph/childlit/about.html

>[mailto:CHILD_LIT@EMAIL.RUTGERS.EDU]On Behalf Of Philip Pullman

> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2000 5:02 PM

> To: CHILD_LIT@EMAIL.RUTGERS.EDU

> Subject: The Amber Spyglass

>

> To answer Paula's question: the latest plan is to publish

>THE AMBER SPYGLASS in September. But having twice announced the book before

>they had it in their hands, Random House are waiting till there is actually

>a pile of paper on their desk before they say when it's coming out.

> The current state of things, if anyone's interested, is that

>I'm more than halfway through the lengthy and strenuous revision and

>rewriting of the first draft, which I completed in August. (You know, this

>feels very strange. For years and years you write books that about three

>people read, and then suddenly lots of people are interested in your every

>move. And rumours begin to fly about. I had a letter this week from a girl

>in England who'd heard from a librarian that it was going to be banned; and

>another from a girl in California who was told by a bookseller that the

>publishers had told me to cut it because it was too long. Of course neither

>of those stories is true. But this is a world where Amazon.com are quite

>happy to let anyone click the "I am the author and I want to comment on my

>book" button and write a lot of illiterate rubbish under your name, as

>someone did on the Amber Spyglass page. So perhaps I shouldn't be

>surprised).

> Anyway, if anyone's STILL interested, one reason that this

>book seems to be taking a long time is that it IS taking a long time. But no

>longer than the first two books, except that fewer people were waiting for

>them, so fewer people noticed.

> Philip Pullman

>

>

>

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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From: Bassey Irele <irele.2@osu.edu>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: Harry Potter and William Safire

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Very well articulated! I can't, for the life of me, understand all this

uproar about Harry Potter. Thanks for underlining that distinction between

books that edify and those that entertain. About time somebody pulled us

back out of this confusion!

Bassey Irele @ Columbus Metropolitan Library

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From: Ruth Shafer <rshafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: pets in the library

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:30:29 CST

I have to add my reasons for a pet in the library.

We have a water turtle who lives on the public desk in the Children's

area. Her sole purpose in life (according to me of course) is to get the

kids to come over to my desk and chat with the staff. She has had many a

child dicuss her age (at least 14 years) her eating habits (she eats live

fish which are also in her tank) and whether or not she is a good pet for

home.

Nobody gets to touch her,and her tank is cleaned twice a week. The

library supports her care costs (food and occasional trips to the Vet)

because I have represented her as an asset to the library staff.

I'm not necassarily fond of her, but that doesn't matter. She has a job

to do, and she does it well. If she ever dies (I guess I should say when)

the children in Vancouver, Washington will miss her. She is an important

member of our staff.......

Ruth Shafer

Vancouver, Washington

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From: "Leslie Langley" <llangley@buckley.lib.ok.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Re: Harry Potter Movie Info!

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:32:19 CST

-There was a brief note in the 2/14/00 PEOPLE WEEKLY (p. 53) that stated

that Spielberg was meeting w/ the author shortly to discuss the first two

books. The article states that Warner Brothers has already approved a

screenplay.

Leslie Langley

Buckely Public Library

Poteau, OK

>The infoplease site said it was reported. It was. And then Spielberg said

>they reported wrong and he was still thinking. Anyone have another source?

>

>BTW, a parody of Harry Potter is in the new issue of Mad Magazine.

>

>Dave

>

>

>David Serchay

>a013213t@bc.seflin.org

>

>

>On Mon, 7 Feb 2000, Simpson wrote:

>

>> Steven Spielberg will direct! Find out more at:

>> www.infoplease.com/spot/harrypotter1.html

>>

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From: Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@bc.sympatico.ca>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Indiana legislator introduces filtering bill

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Is there a reason that the proposed committees would meet just once a

year? ...Perhaps because they would have to meet everyday all year to

make a dent in the millions and millions of pages that they would have to

screen. If this wasn't so sad, it would be funny. There simply is no

better system for safe use than good supervision and good education of

children and their parents regarding safe and ethical use. I am a

teacher-librarian in a public school, grade 8 to 12. We do not have a

filter. We have an online use policy and agreement that is signed by the

students and their parents. I think that many children are in far more

danger at home than they are in a public place. It is my experience that

many children have Internet access in their rooms at home. They are

unsupervised and their parents have little understanding of what is

available on the Internet.

Oh yes, filters simply do not work. They often block useful sites and are

no guarantee that "undesirable" material cannot be accessed. I think that

you would want a child whose parent has breast cancer to have access to

information. I have seen a number of children's filters that block the

word breast. What about the teenager with an assignment on the

prevention of STDs or in need of information on birth control? You can

"unblock" or customize, but who has time? It would be a never-ending

process.

Karen Cordiner

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From: Sue Jones <sue.jones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>

To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: Summer Read Games

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Is anyone aware of a source where a Summer Reading Game can be purchased? We

have tried MELSA, but they have summer reading products, and not an actual

game (with a game board and the like). Would appreciate any referral. Thank

you......Sue Jones/Pleasanton Public Library

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From: bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us (Bina Williams)

To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: RE: Harry Potter Movie Info!

Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:38:17 CST

I bought an "HP" issue of Cracked Magazine... Did Mad do one too? Bina

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From: Beverly Little <blittle@merrimack.lib.nh.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: lost messages

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:40:43 CST

Apologies, but I have lost two messages sent to me last week about ideas

for a pet themed SRP. One was about a vet visiting with her dog and

allowing the children to listen to the dog's heartbeat with a

stethoscope. The messages were sent either early last week or possible

during the week before. I'd like to blame the computer--it ate them,

but I finally figured out what I did wrong. So if you could resend

them, I would greatly appreciate it. The suggestions I am getting are

interesting and useful. If there is interest I will post the

compilation but it is long so if no one is interested I won't.

Beverly Little

Head of Youth Services

Merrimack Public Library, NH

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From: "Karen Brown" <BrownK@ci.monterey.ca.us>

To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: crafts index and other basic reference books

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In response to the question about crafts using popsicle sticks, I thought I would write to make sure that everyone knows about the valuable reference books, Fun For Kids and Fun For Kids II. These books, published by Scarecrow, index craft books by what you want to make and also by what you want to use (like popsicle sticks). Sometimes I wonder if some libraries do not know about other basic tools to answer these stumpers, like:

Bookfinder; a guide to childrens literature about the needs and problems of youth age 2 and up. a 5-volume set with long descriptions

What do children read next and What do young adults read next These have indexes by character type, subject, time, location and more

Teen Genreflecting

Children's Jukebox; a subject guide to musical recordings and programming ideas

Index of songs on children's recordings

The Childrens Song Index

Multicultural Projects Index

What Else Should I Read; guiding kids to good books

Fantasy Literature for Children and young adults; an annotated bibliography with great index

>From page to screen; children's and young adult books on film and video

Books for Children to Read Alone subject and reading level indexes

Beyond Picture Books also with subject and reading level indexes

These are all relatively up-to-date tools which are essential supplements to the standard Children's Catalog, A to Zoo, ESLC, Index to Fairy Tales, and Storytellers Sourcebook. I hope this list will be helpful to some people and may spur further discussion as well. Perhaps pressure needs to be put on some directors to get them to realize that children's work is definitely reference work and requires good reference tools.

Karen Brown

brownk@ci.monterey.ca.us

Youth Services Manager

Monterey Public Library

625 Pacific Street

Monterey, CA 93940

831-646-3744

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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: College Students

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:44:18 CST

Children's Literature students from Whitman College, Walla Walla College,

the local community college, and the WSU extension courses all use our

library for reference and research. Since they more often than not do their

student teaching in our schools, I figure that their familiarity with

children's literature flows back to the community. community college

students are mostly permanent residents who will be teachers aides here, and

I want them library savvy and friendly. WSU students are permanent residents

and will end up teaching here, so I most certainly want them book and

library friendly. The teachers are my allies with summer reading program,

often volunteering to come in and read or do other programs..

Mary Ann Gilpatrick

"Brenda S. Evans" wrote:

> Hi,

> I am the children's librarian in a small town. We have a good

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