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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, 12 Feb 2000 00:45:31 CST

Subject: PUBYAC digest 66

PUBYAC Digest 66

Topics covered in this issue include:

1) Stumper*Doll called Henrietta

by "Ann Murray" <aemurray@pldminfo.org>

2) Stumper-boy and superhero mother

by "Bette Ammon" <bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us>

3) New Hampshire Librarians!

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

4) stumper-petticoats

by Sarah Stone <stonesar@kcls.org>

5) Job to advertise

by Laura Smith <ljsmith@rand.lcl.lib.ne.us>

6) Help

by Brandi Puls <puls@twsuvm.uc.twsu.edu>

7) Job Opening South San Francisco Public Library

by Ann Mahon <mahona@pls.lib.ca.us>

8) Women's History Month

by RUTLAND_FREE@dol.state.vt.us

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From: "Ann Murray" <aemurray@pldminfo.org>

To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: Stumper*Doll called Henrietta

Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 21:17:22 CST

Dear Brains<

I have a patron who wants to find a series, she thought, of books =

that have the character Henrietta in them. This is a china doll and she =

read the series back in the early 70's. There is a fire in the second =

book. Does anyone recognize these books. I have checked the character =

index to Something about the author, but had no luck there. Thanks in =

advance. Ann E. Murray aemurray@pldminfo.org

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From: "Bette Ammon" <bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: Stumper-boy and superhero mother

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Patron remembers reading this chapter book about 7 years ago.

It's funny and about a boy who collects and reads comic books. He

discovers his mother is a superhero in his favorite comic and they

have adventures together. He said it's reminiscent of Daniel

Pinkwater.

Checked all Gillespies' Best Books.

_

Bette Ammon

Bette Ammon, Director http://www.missoula.lib.mt.us

Missoula Public Library 406.721.2665

301 E Main fax 406.728.5900

Missoula MT 59802 bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us

"Be careful about reading health books, you may

die of a misprint." Mark Twain

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

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

Subject: New Hampshire Librarians!

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Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 22:09:28 CST

Just read the wonderfully informative Summer Reading Game state themes for

2000! Thank you!......New Hampshire's "Reading Cats and Dogs" would fit in

beautifully with our mascot, "Books" the Library Lab....

Could someone from New Hampshire please write me as to what exactly you are

doing with that theme?

Sue Jones

Pleasanton Public Library

400 Old Bernal Ave.

Pleasanton, CA 94566

(925) 931-3400 x 23

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From: Sarah Stone <stonesar@kcls.org>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: stumper-petticoats

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Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 22:53:59 CST

 

We have a patron who remembers a picturebook from her youth (about 50

years ago) and would like to track it down. The story (or folktale?) is

about an older woman who wears a large number of petticoats. Somehow in

the story she uses them to help children (her own?) or people. Patron

remembers the cover of the book showing this woman with a very full skirt

and some kids hiding behind it. It may be called "A Hundred Petticoats."

We have tried searching our catalog as well as Storyteller's Sourcebook

and picked the brains of the children's staff in our library system. Any

leads would be helpful!

Thanks in advance, Sarah

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Sarah W. Stone

Children's Librarian

Shoreline Library

King County Library System (WA)

stonesar@kcls.org

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From: Laura Smith <ljsmith@rand.lcl.lib.ne.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Job to advertise

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Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 23:36:32 CST

Librarian I

Youth Services Librarian, Lincoln City Libraries, Northeast Service Unit.

Lincoln City Libraries, 136 So. 14th St., Lincoln, NE 68508

Are you looking for the opportunity to serve the youth in a neighborhood

setting? Lincoln City Libraries, Lincoln, NE, seeks a professional

librarian for Librarian I, Young Adult Services Librarian at the

Northeast Service Unit. Seeking person with strong sense of customer

service, skill in team leadership, strong emphasis on young adult

materials and electronic resources, and ability to excel in a changing

environment. Supervises, trains and evaluates one Library Assistant III,

youth services specialist.

Lincoln City Libraries uses the Dynix system, has six branch libraries,

headquarters library, bookmobile service, a collection of 650,000

volumes and yearly circulation of 2.25 million. The Northeast Service

Unit consists of the Victor E. Anderson Branch Library and Bethany Branch

Library. The two branches combined circulate approximately 350,000 items

annually. Victor E. Anderson Branch is open to the public 64 hours per

week; Bethany Branch is open to the public 48 hours per week. Lincoln,

the state capital of Nebraska has a population of 215,000 and is an

educational center with two universities and three colleges. It has rich

cultural and recreational resources and is nationally recognized for

quality of life.

Responsibilities:

1. Creates a comfortable and positive atmosphere for Library customers

2. Manages the daily operation of Youth Services in the Northeast

Service Area:

Supervises 1 FTE youth Library Assistant III

3. Develops, coordinates, and conducts programs for youth ages

pre-school through high school.

4. Develops system wide collection development of print materials

and non-print materials for 6th through 12th grade.

5. Participates as a team member of the leadership team at NESU and

in the Youth Services Department.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

The desired qualities include a background in youth services, with

particular emphasis on young adult materials and programming. One who

enjoys community outreach and has the ability to interact effectively

with all age levels and cultural backgrounds; one who will establish and

maintain a diplomatic, harmonious and supportive relationship with

diverse customers and staff; one who has a strong sense of customer

service, skill in team leadership, and the ability to excel in a changing

environment.

Qualifications: graduation from an accredited 4-year college of

university supplemented by an ALA/MLS. Annual salary: 24,098.88 -

36,148.32

Hours: Full time, Must be able to work day, night and weekend hours.

To apply: Applicants must complete a supplemental questionnaire and an

application form to be returned and postmarked on or before Friday, April

14, 2000.

Apply at City County Employment Office, 555 S. 10th St., Room 107,

Lincoln, NE

68508. Phone 402-441-7596 Internet site:

http://www.ci.lincoln.ne.us/city/person/jobltrs.htm

 

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From: Brandi Puls <puls@twsuvm.uc.twsu.edu>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Help

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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 00:22:36 CST

Hi all. I am in need of some collective wisdom. A patron came in the other

day with the following story. I am hoping that someone out there can help

me out because I haven't heard of any such book.

The patron's son was approached by a woman about drawings for a book. The

boy, at that time was 7. According to this patron, the woman had seen some

of the boy's drawings and thought he would make an excellent artist for a

children's book. The pictures deal with a pickle family. Everything is a

pickle, the people, cars, trees, etc. The patron cannot remember the name

of the woman but was just wondering if the books were ever published. Does

this ring a bell with anyone? If so, please respond to me personally. The

father just wants to know if the boy received any credit for the pictures

if such books were published.

Thanks for any ideas anyone may have.

Brandi Puls

Wichita State University Library

puls@twsuvm.uc.twsu.edu

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From: Ann Mahon <mahona@pls.lib.ca.us>

To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"

<pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Job Opening South San Francisco Public Library

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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 00:33:02 CST

We have a job opening in our Children's Services Department for a

Librarian I who will work with youth from toddler age up to young

adult. You would be a member of an innovative creative team that is

committed to bringing great programming and library services to the kids

of our town. We even have formed our own puppet troupe, "Pegasus

Players", and we try to do 2-3 shows a year. We also received a

California State Library grant to develop our Young Adult section so we

are busy buying materials and designing new program ideas. Above all,

we have a great time and want someone to join us who is enthusiastic

about outreach and creative programming (we don't expect you to walk on

water, though)

You can get the details from our City website:

http://www.ci.ssf.ca.us/jobs/lib1ja.pdf

or you can contact me directly at phone (650) 829-3861 for more details.

Thanks, Ann Mahon, Head of Children's Services

South San Francisco Public Library.

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From: RUTLAND_FREE@dol.state.vt.us

To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.org

Subject: Women's History Month

Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 00:39:25 CST

For Women's History Month, I've been asked to help discuss the portrayal of

women in children's picture books with a group of college students. My premise

will be that children's literature reflects society. I hope to bring lots of

picture books to illustrate this and help spur a discussion. I would dearly

appreciate any titles you'd be willing to share. I'd like examples that help

illustrate the changing portrayal of women in children's literature.

Thank you.

June Osowski

Rutland Free Library

10 Court St.

Rutland, VT 05701

e-mail: juneosowski@hotmail.com

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End of PUBYAC Digest 66

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