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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, 19 Feb 2000 23:06:26 CST Subject: PUBYAC digest 71 PUBYAC Digest 71 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Internet Filtering in Public Libraries: New Memorandum from Jenner & Block by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> 2) STUMPER--lonely boy, boy on train by "Myers, Kay A." <MyersKA@ci.anchorage.ak.us> 3) Civil War Picture Books/Easy Readers by Oldring <soldring@suffolk.lib.ny.us> 4) Stumper: "Apple" family by "Tracy Mavar" <mavar27@hotmail.com> 5) job posting correction by "Judy Dunahue" <Jdunahue@acpl.lib.in.us> 6) Free online course introduces families to the Internet by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> 7) Stumper results: Fire truck by Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us> 8) Stumper Magical Boots solved by Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com> 9) STUMPER - dog in the woods by Julie Winkelstein <jwialb@alam1.lib.co.alameda.ca.us> 10) stumper - high cockalorum and boozerdozer by "Kathleen Saxton" <ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us> 11) Position available by buff@sealib.org 12) stumper: adventures in Amazon by "Tracy Mavar" <mavar27@hotmail.com> 13) Job Announcement--Phoenix, Arizona by Tim Wadham - LIBRARYX <timwadham@mail.maricopa.gov> 14) tooth fairy by Karen Cruze <kcruze@cooklib.org> 15) Stumper: Horse story by HoneyBea15@aol.com 16) Libraries & the Internet Toolkit by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> 17) Native American book suggestion? by Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us> 18) STUMPER: Miranda the Ghost? by Mary Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com> 19) Job Posting by Michael Lamb <lamb_dewitt@yahoo.com> 20) Job posting by "Bette Ammon" <bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us> 21) Stumper: 3 wise monkeys by CCullum621@aol.com 22) books for parents to use to drill basics. by "Jane G. Connor" <janec@leo.scsl.state.sc.us> 23) Shoe Tying Rhyme by "F. Brautigam" <fbrautig@nslsilus.ORG> 24) Re: Shelving parent/teacher reference titles by "REBECCA HIGGERSON" <RHIGGERSON@sacramento.lib.ca.us> 25) Re: Potter Critiques by "Karen Buntin" <karenb33@hotmail.com> 26) Re: MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK DISCUSSION by Willa Jean Harner <harnerwi@oplin.lib.oh.us> 27) RE: young adult non fiction by "Hudson, Sarah" <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> Subject: Internet Filtering in Public Libraries: New Memorandum from Jenner & Block Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 10:17:44 CST Internet Filtering in Public Libraries: New Memorandum from Jenner & Block http://www.ftrf.org/internetfilteringmemo.html "Over three-fourths of all public libraries in the United States offer some level of public Internet access. Of those, only about fifteen percent used filtering software as of 1998. In the years ahead, more libraries may explore the possibility of installing some form of filtering software. In so doing, however, libraries and librarians may subject themselves to potential liability. We have prepared a memorandum for the ALA that addresses some of the most pressing legal issues surrounding Internet filtering in libraries."
______________ 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 ------------------------------ From: "Myers, Kay A." <MyersKA@ci.anchorage.ak.us> To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: STUMPER--lonely boy, boy on train MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 10:45:24 CST We are really stumped by the following book description--I tried to search through the four editions of Bookfinder but found nothing that seemed right. Hope you can help! The title and author are both completely unknown. The book was read in the mid 1980s and is 60-100 pages. The pictures are simple drawings. A man, possibly named Tom, seeks out an acquaintance to ask some questions--Tom launches into the story of his own childhood. He was poor, lived with his mom in very poor housing, his mom worked all the time, everything was depressing. Tom began to search for a new house, enlisting the aid of a policeman named Pete. At one point in the story Tom is either on a train or sees one going past and his eyes lock with another boy who looks equally sad. The book talks about the importance of this scene. The policeman finally finds Tom a new house, perhaps by the seashore & he and his mom supposedly live happily ever after. This ends Tom's story and his acquaintance tells Tom that he was the boy on the train. The patron says it's a serious and sad book, he remembers a dark green cover--hard bound. He's looking for the book for a school assignment. Send titles, thoughts, etc., to me: myerska@ci.anchorage.ak.us Thanks so very much. ------------------------------ From: Oldring <soldring@suffolk.lib.ny.us> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Civil War Picture Books/Easy Readers Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 11:10:01 CST Hello, This is my first posting, and I'm hoping that someone will be able to guide me in the correct direction. I had a patron in the other day, looking for picture books or easy readers that she could share with her 3 year old son. She was only interested in subject matter dealing with the Civil War. We checked our collection and found that we own "Cecil's Story" by George Ella Lyon and "Pink and Say" by Patricia Polacco. We also put "The Blue and the Gray" by Eve Bunting on order. If you can think of any others that we could purchase to round out our collection, I would greatly appreciate it! Please e-mail me off the list at: SOLDRING@SUFFOLK.LIB.NY.US Thank you in advance for any titles you can share, Susanne Oldring Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library Brightwaters, NY 11718
------------------------------ From: "Tracy Mavar" <mavar27@hotmail.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper: "Apple" family Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 11:34:54 CST Patron read book in early 70's but it was probably written in the 40's or 50's about a family with surname "Apple" and all the children named after apple varieties, ie "Macintosh," etc. Any ideas? Please respond directly to" mavar27@hotmail.com. Thanks in advance! ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: "Judy Dunahue" <Jdunahue@acpl.lib.in.us> To: publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu, pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: job posting correction MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 12:00:03 CST CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN, ABOITE BRANCH, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN. The opportunities are here -- you can make an impact in a community that really loves its libraries! We are looking for a dynamic individual to assist patrons, particularly children, in locating materials and information. Develop, plan, and actively carry out a warm and energetic program of activities for children in a large, active branch library department. Assist in collection development. Encourage participation in the summer reading program and provide library tours and special programs or classes tailored to visiting groups of children. ALA/MLS degree and one year's library experience. Excellent interpersonal communication skills for working with both children and adults. Strong interest in and knowledge of children's literature. Basic knowledge of computer fundamentals and the Internet. Salary $31,824 and up depending on experience. Excellent benefits and relocation allowance. Send letter of qualifications, resume, and the names of three work references to Charlene P. Holly, Human Resources Manager, PO Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270, or e-mail to cholly@everest.acpl.lib.in.us. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Judy Dunahue Quote: Human Resources When an old person dies, A library burns. Allen County Public Library African proverb Fort Wayne, IN (219) 421-1232 fax:(219) 422:9688 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> Subject: Free online course introduces families to the Internet Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 12:24:31 CST For Immediate Release Contact: Steven Hofmann February 16, 2000 312-280-4389 shofmann@ala.org Free online course introduces families to the Internet FamiliesConnect, the parent/extended family component of the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) ICONnect technology initiative, will offer its free online course beginning the week of March 6, 2000. The deadline for course registration is March 5. "FamiliesConnect: An Introduction to the Internet," is a five lesson course designed to help parents, grandparents, and other extended family members learn about the Internet and how to use it with children and their information needs. Anyone with Internet access and a basic understanding of e-mail can register for the course. The first of five weekly lessons will be delivered to registrants via e-mail during the week of March 6. Lessons will be posted simultaneously each week on the FamiliesConnect Web site at http://www.ala.org/ICONN/familiesconnect.html. The first lesson provides a brief history of the Internet, defines terms related to Internet use, and describes 12 ways families can use the Internet together including making travel plans and visiting virtual museums. The second lesson is an overview of ways to find information on the Internet including using a variety of search tools, homework sites, ICONnect's KidsConnect service and subscription-based services such as online encyclopedias. E-mail and the way it has changed the way people communicate is the topic of the third lesson. The fourth lesson addresses privacy concerns, child safety, the use of the Internet in schools and the pros and cons of home Internet filtering programs. The fifth and final lesson covers criteria for evaluating Web sites, intellectual property rights and citing information found on the Internet. Each lesson features recommended sites related to its topic that will be accessible via a Web page created specifically for the course. Recommendations for books and other materials for more in-depth information are also included in the lessons. To register: -- Send an e-mail message to: listproc@ala.org -- As the subject of the message, type: subscribe -- As the first and only line of text in the body of the message, type: subscribe FAMILIES Your Name For example: subscribe FAMILIES Jane Doe Contact ICONnect at ICONnect@ala.org if a confirmation message is not received within 24 hours. Do not send your registration message to the ICONnect@ala.org address. To register, America Online (AOL) users must set their Parental Controls to accept e-mail from the "ala.org" domain. If this is not done, AOL will automatically block delivery of the confirmation message and all of the lessons. AOL will also block any attempt on our part to respond to a message sent by you to ICONnect@ala.org. Please contact AOL if you need assistance adjusting your Parental Controls. Other Internet service providers may have child safety features similar to AOL's Parental Controls that would also need to be set to accept e-mail from the "ala.org" domain. "FamiliesConnect: An Introduction to the Internet" was written by Helen Adams, media specialist at Rosholt (Wis.) High School, and Catherine Beyers, media specialist at LaCrosse (Wis.) Elementary School. AASL established the ICONnect technology initiative to train school library media specialists to use the Internet as a meaningful curriculum tool to help students develop information literacy skills. ICONnect's Online Courses and annual ICPrize for Collaboration through Technology components teach the skills necessary to effectively utilize online resources and encourage integrating the Internet into the classroom. ICONnect established its KidsConnect and FamiliesConnect components to help children and their families find and evaluate information on the Internet. ICONnect receives financial support from Follett Library Resources, The Gale Group, Winnebago Software Corporation, Linworth Publishing, Grolier Publishing, Brodart Books and Brodart Automation. Learn more about the ICONnect technology initiative by visiting the ICONnect Web site at http://www.ala.org/ICONN. AASL is a division of the American Library Association. -30- ------------------------------ From: Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper results: Fire truck MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 12:49:01 CST Thanks for your help. The book about the boy who collected things and ended up with a fire truck was "Eddie and the Fire Engine" by Carolyn Haywood. The patron is thrilled. Thanks to Diana Norton, Marie Noe, and Paula Schaffner for finding the answer so quickly.
Julie Linneman juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us ------------------------------ From: Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper Magical Boots solved Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 13:15:00 CST
PUBYAC does it again. Thank you to Jen Vanston from the Suffolk Public Library. She suggested "What the Witch Left" by Ruth Chew as the possible "seven league boots" chapter book. My patron had been vacationing in Hawaii (the poor dear) and was absolutely thrilled when I gave her this book. It is indeed the one. Thank you Jen and thank you Pubyac. This is such a wonderful resource. Susan
Susan Anderson-Newham Federal Way Regional Library King County, WA ------------------------------ From: Julie Winkelstein <jwialb@alam1.lib.co.alameda.ca.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: STUMPER - dog in the woods Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 13:40:24 CST HI,everyone, My 19-year-old daughter is trying to find a book she had read to her when she was about 4 or 5. I remember it, but not the author or title. It was a small "chapter" book, about a dog who gets a letter inviting him to a cottage in the woods. But it's a trap and some animals try to rob him or maybe just keep him prisoner.With the help of his friends, they trick the bad animals. I think he was called Mr. Dog and I think the title had something to do with a cabin or house in the woods. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks, Julie Winkelstein jwialb@alam1.lib.co.alameda.ca.us ------------------------------ From: "Kathleen Saxton" <ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: stumper - high cockalorum and boozerdozer MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 14:12:28 CST Good Day All, I had a woman in this evening looking for a book that she read about 30 or 40 years ago that she says was in print as recently as 6 years ago. (Or at least copies of it were floating around in libraries as recently as that.) It's about a man who has given different names to everything in his house, such as the dog is called the boozerdozer and the house is a high cockalorum and his pants are salty biscuits. (I have no idea if I'm spelling these correctly!) The man hires a maid who has to learn all of the new names for things. One night the dog's tail catches fire and she must tell him, using the words that he has made up, as in: "The boozerdozer's tail has caught fire and will burn down the high cockalorum if we don't get out!" I have heard this tale orally, but she says it was in picture book form at one time. I have searched A to Zoo, our library catalog, and have gone through several of Margaret Read Macdonald's storytelling books to no avail. If this rings a bell with anyone, please let me know. She would be happy with a copy of the story in a collection if we can't locate the picture book. TIA! Kathleen Saxton Willoughby Library Willoughby, Ohio ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us ------------------------------ From: buff@sealib.org To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Position available MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 14:48:26 CST HELP WANTED - YA LIBRARIAN LIBRARIAN: Seabrook Library, a new, 18,000 square foot, modern facility on the coast of NH, seeks a full-time, team-oriented, energetic, politically savvy, high-tech, hip, Young Adult / Reference Librarian. The successful candidate will be completely consumed by a burning, unquenchable desire to provide the ultimate in service to the YA community in the town of Seabrook. Primary duties: total responsibility for active YA department; some reference work; and some main desk coverage. Other duties will include: assisting with troubleshooting the library’s PCs, computer network and software; teaching Internet searching skills to the public; and redesigning/maintaining the library’s website (www.sealib.org). Candidates must possess or be actively working towards an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree, and in-depth knowledge of: the essential elements involved in working with YAs in a public library setting - including programming, and YA literature; and basic current reference sources. Also required is a knowledge of: PCs, computer networking (NT), and MS Office; website development; and basic graphic arts skills. A demonstrated ability to relate well to patrons of all ages is mandatory. Two or more years of relevant library experience, general library cataloging skills, and/or a working knowledge of Macintosh computers a plus. Job requires evening and Saturday hours; pay rate: 13.06/hour. Excellent benefits include: vacation, sick leave, retirement plan, fully-paid health and dental insurance, and the best of all worlds - a quiet rural country setting, yet close to beaches, mountains and big cities. Position available immediately, job open until filled. Please send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: Elizabeth G. Heath, Director; Seabrook Library; 101 Centennial Street; Seabrook, NH 03874-4506.
------------------------------ From: "Tracy Mavar" <mavar27@hotmail.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: stumper: adventures in Amazon Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 15:21:58 CST Patron remembers series of books from the 60's involving children's adventures in the Amazon Rainforest. Any ideas? Please respond to mavar27@hotmail.com. Thanks for your help! ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: Tim Wadham - LIBRARYX <timwadham@mail.maricopa.gov> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Job Announcement--Phoenix, Arizona MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 15:55:55 CST I've been asked to pass on the following recruitment for children's librarians here in sunny Arizona. We have children's librarian's heaven down here with lots of kids eager to attend programs and to actually discuss the books they read with a librarian. Feel free to call or e-mail me if you are interested and would like further information. LIBRARIAN - YOUTH SERVICES 3 FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE DAYS, EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, ROTATING WEEKENDS Locations: One (1) at North Central Regional Library / 17811 North 32nd Street, Phoenix and Two (2) at Southeast Regional Library at 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert RECRUITMENT DATES:Monday, February 14, 2000 - Friday, February 25, 2000 SALARY:$15.55 Per Hour POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's Degree in Library Science required. Professional knowledge in reference and reader's advisory services to children. Knowledge of standard children's reference tools and automated systems. Public library experience in youth services including programming and activities for children preferred. Computer skills desired. ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS: Provides Reference and Readers Advisory service at Youth public desks. Manages collection development function in designated areas; uses library's computerized catalog and instructs customers in bibliographic searches; plans and conducts story times and other children's programs; utilizes word processing and other software to create support materials; participates in committees; assists with on-going and special projects. SELECTION PROCEDURE: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE EVALUATION. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the exam process only those candidates who are considered the most highly qualified. Those selected will be scored based on an evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by the Human Resources Department. FILING PROCESS:Required County Application Form (3100-049) and SUPPLEMENT must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the recruitment closing date. Applications and information may be obtained at the Maricopa County Human Resources Department located in Suite 200 of the County Administration Building, 301 West Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2145. Recorded Job Message: 602-506-3329. Phone: 602- 506-3755. Teletypewriter (TT) 602-506-1908. Internet Address: www.maricopa.gov Tim Wadham Children's Services Coordinator Maricopa County Library District 17811 North 32nd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85032-1201 (602)506-5730 office (602)223-4826 pager TimWadham@mail.maricopa.gov ------------------------------ From: Karen Cruze <kcruze@cooklib.org> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: tooth fairy MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 16:28:01 CST Hi! A patron researching a book is trying to find the origin of the tooth fairy myth. We have lots of tooth fairy books, but so far haven't come up with a definitive source for the custom. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Karen Cruze kcruze@cooklib.org ------------------------------ From: HoneyBea15@aol.com To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper: Horse story MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 17:01:06 CST I have a patron looking for a chapter book she read as a child in the 1960's (the book may have been published earlier). It is a horse story and she thinks the title or the horse's name is possibly Stormy or Shadow. She said that it is about a girl who has a horse and the horse eventually dies at the end. The girl sees the horse's spirit galloping among the stormy clouds in the sky. I showed her the book "Stormy, Misty's Foal" by Marguerite Henry, but she said that was not the one. I'm sorry that there is not more to go on. I'd appreciate any suggestions or ideas. Thanks in advance! Sincerely, Beata Mengel Honeybea15@aol.com South Huntington Public Library Long Island, New York ------------------------------ From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> Subject: Libraries & the Internet Toolkit Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 17:25:26 CST Libraries & the Internet Toolkit "A Toolkit to help librarians manage and communicate about the Internet was first distributed at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in San Antonio. Permission is granted to reproduce the Toolkit. To download a PDF version . . . . http://www.ala.org/internettoolkit/toolkit.pdf See also Filters and Filtering at http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/filtersandfiltering.html
______________ 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 ------------------------------ From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us> To: "'PUBYAC'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Native American book suggestion? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 17:55:09 CST I'm doing a presentation on using Anti-bias picture books with young children. I'm looking for a picture-book, one that would be appropriate to share with 3-6 year olds, that shows modern Native Americans. One that does not reinforce the stereotypes of "red skin, feather costumes, living in tipis". I've looked through A to Zoo, and didn't see anything that really fit the bill. I did find "Potlatch" by Hoyt-Goldmsith, and this is close, but I'd really like a story book. Does anyone have any suggestions? You can reply directly to me, if you like, and I'll compile responses for the list. TIA-
Angela J. Reynolds Youth Services Librarian Washington County Cooperative Library Services PO Box 5129 Aloha, OR 97006 503-466-1894 fax:: 503-615-6601 angelar@wccls.lib.or.us ------------------------------ From: Mary Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: STUMPER: Miranda the Ghost? Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 18:26:17 CST Hi, everyone! I'm looking for a l960's book about a young girl (8-12 yrs.) whose family moves into an old house, in which she discovers a young ghost named Miranda, who lived there long, long ago (possibly the l800's), and also died there very tragically. Hence, she "haunts" the house she used to live in, and the new girl and Miranda the ghost develop a relationship. I've checked with a couple of children's librarians here in Columbus, Ohio, and also with the Columbus Metropolitan Library's CENTER FOR DISCOVERY (a children's area), with no luck. Neither can my sister remember title or author - so sorry! My return address is: dutchgirl58@yahoo.com Thanks all, for your help! Mary Helen Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com> ------------------------------ From: Michael Lamb <lamb_dewitt@yahoo.com> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Job Posting MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 18:55:05 CST Position: Youth Services Librarian (40 per week in including evenings and weekends.) Salary: $25,000 to $35,000 plus good benefits. DeWitt Public Library services a population of 26,000. It has a small town atmosphere in beautiful mid-Michigan. The community is just a few miles north of Lansing, and minutes away from the arts and cultural opportunities of a big ten university town.
Job Duties: Provide reference and reader advisory service to all library users. Collection development including selection, ordering and weeding. Develop and implement programs for preschool through middle school. Outreach to area schools. Assist in web development. Participate in strategic planning. Required Qualifications: ALA accredited Masters degree in Library/Information Science. Desire to meet and work with people, especially youth. Strong knowledge of children and young adult literature reading levels and interest. High energy, self-motivating to create new services in a growing library. Good oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of the WWW including web page development. Understanding of the philosophy and techniques of public library service. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to: Michael Lamb, Library Director DeWitt Public Library 13101Schavey Rd. DeWitt, MI 48820 Applications taken until position is filled.
===== Michael Lamb DeWitt Public Library 13101 Schavey DeWitt, MI 48820 (517) 669-3156 lamb_dewitt@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: "Bette Ammon" <bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Job posting MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 19:23:40 CST Youth Services Librarian – young adult emphasis Missoula (Montana) Public Library is looking for a youth services librarian with interest and training in young adult library services. This team player will perform professional duties associated with children’s, young adult and adult readers’ services and programs. (S)he will plan and implement programming, develop and maintain young adult materials collection, maintain contacts with schools and other youth organizations, cover children’s and reference desks, and participate on the library’s management committee. This person should have extensive knowledge of young adult literature, experience in working with young adults, reference and readers’ services experience, and a basic knowledge of computer fundamentals and the Internet. Requires Bachelors degree and three years of professional experience in a library setting. ALA/MLS degree could substitute for three years of experience. Public library experience and experience working with young adults preferred. Salary $12.29 per hour with excellent benefits. Submit Missoula County application and college transcripts to the Office of Personnel and Labor Relations, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802 by 5:00 P.M., 3/24/00. FAX: 406-523-4863; PH: 406-721-5700, Ext. 3299. Email: mpruitt@co.missoula.mt.us Postmarks not accepted. EOE
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 ------------------------------ From: CCullum621@aol.com To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper: 3 wise monkeys Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 19:53:11 CST A patron has asked one of my librarians the following question: The Three Wise Monkeys, Mazuru, Mikazaru and Mizaru come from what story or book? These are the "Hear no evil, See no evil, Speak no evil" monkeys. Can anyone help us in this search. Of course the patron needed it immediately but we would still like to know if anyone else could have answered this question. Thanks to all for listening. Carolyn Cullum Supervising Children's Librarian Edison, NJ CNCullum@lmxac.org ------------------------------ From: "Jane G. Connor" <janec@leo.scsl.state.sc.us> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: books for parents to use to drill basics. Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 20:21:57 CST I have had a request from one of our public libraries for some suggestions of books parents can use to tutor/help children improve basic skills in the area of reading, math, and science. From talking to the librarian, what parents want is not the creative approach to math understanding, but drill and skill type books. What I have found in this area is mostly either workbooks or books designed for classroom teachers taking more of a group teaching approach. I had similar requests years ago when I started work in public libraries, and these materials never seem to be easy to find. If any one has some good books that might address this question, I would appreciate knowing about them. ------------------------------ From: "F. Brautigam" <fbrautig@nslsilus.ORG> To: pubyac <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Shoe Tying Rhyme MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 20:50:32 CST If someone would take pity on me and send me the cute shoe-tying rhyme (something to do with a bunny, I think), I promise I'll file it away and never ask again. I tried the archives, but they don't seem to be up yet. Faith Faith Brautigam Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL 60120 E Mail: fbrautig@nslsilus.org Phone: 847-742-2411 Fax: 847-742-0485 ------------------------------ From: "REBECCA HIGGERSON" <RHIGGERSON@sacramento.lib.ca.us> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Re: Shelving parent/teacher reference titles Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 21:23:25 CST We have a separate area set aside in our Children's Library (lower level in a six story building) for Parenting books and magazines. However, they don't circulate as well as I would like. I've recently heard that a flyer is being designed in house to promote the collection. I hope so. I purchase books for that collection on a monthly basis and I want them to be used! ******************************** Rebecca Higgerson Youth Services Librarian Sacramento Public Library 828 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916)264-2845 fax (916)264-2854 rhiggerson@sacramento.lib.ca.us ------------------------------ From: "Karen Buntin" <karenb33@hotmail.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Potter Critiques Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 21:54:17 CST Favorite Reference Question of the Day: Do you have the Harry Potter video? This may be the longest waiting list, yet. Karen Buntin Bookmobile Librarian San Jose Public Library karenb33@hotmail.com >From: Denise Rhoads <darhoads@airmail.net> >Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org >To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org> >Subject: Potter Critiques >Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 00:16:16 CST > >I have to say that I'm amused by the many harsh critiques of Harry >Potter. Ms. Rowlings is laughing all the way to the bank! > >Denise Rhoads >Graduate Student >University of North Texas >Denton, Texas >darhoads@airmail.net > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: Willa Jean Harner <harnerwi@oplin.lib.oh.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org, KISTINGER@bccls.org Subject: Re: MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK DISCUSSION MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 22:31:02 CST
KISTINGER@bccls.org wrote: > I have recently begun a Mother Daughter book Discussion group for girls > in grades 5-7 and their moms (or important adult) -- Willa Jean Harner, M.L.S. harnerwi@oplin.lib.oh.us Head, Junior Department, Tiffin-Seneca Public Library 77 Jefferson Street, Tiffin, OH 44883-2399 Voice 419-447-3751 Fax 419-447-3045
Hi Margaret, You are in for a great deal of enjoyment with the M-D Book Club. I started a group in June '99 for Mothers and Daughters (age 9-12). At the organizational meeting we completed a "Who has read this book" worksheet and discovered some of the scope and interest of the group. Introductions were done by having the daughter tell what her mother did all day (job, etc) and mother (or other adult female) tell what the daughter did all day. Repeat this activity whenever new pairs are present (we have three new pairs for the Feb. 28 meeting). I passed out a list of "expectations-not rules" and read them out loud.(let everyone speak, try not to interrupt, differences of opinion are great, read at least 30 pages if you don't like it so you can come to the meeting & tell us why, come to the meeting even if you have not finished the book) I did ILL for multiple copies of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf as told to Jon Scieszka. Could use other "fractured "fairy tale. The pairs (two mothers had 2 daughters each) read it and we discussed stereotyping, point of view, literary elements, etc. I followed the Mother-Daughter Book Club by Shirleen Dodson tip of letting the daughters lead the discussion. Then I quick book talked several books so that we could select three for future meetings.. The multiple paperback copies were available to purchase or borrow, mostly they borrowed.( we're still looking for another library that would like to trade book sets) The next book was available at the end of the July meeting, so they could turn in one book and take out the other. Our circulation department is skilled at signing out books for the adult book discussion group so we set our books out so anyone who was not at the meeting could return the old book and get the new one. (tip: number the books so you know when you have them all back) We have read Island of the Blue Dolphins, The Little Princess, The Westing Game (this one was not liked very well by most), West to a Land of Plenty, the diary of Theresa Angelino (had to do a Dear America), The Best Christmas Pagent Ever, The Egypt Game (well liked, several went on to The Gypsy Game). Running out of Time is our selection for Feb. and (the inevitable) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is selected for March. We always share the good reads we have discovered during the past month. The meeting is one hour long with refreshments beginning and continuing through the meeting. I find it is good for me to fill my mouth with refreshments so I am not tempted to TALK all the time. Silences can be filled by asking "I wonder why..." or other open ended questions. We have tried to incorporate Shirleen Dodson's suggestion to make refreshments and activity fit the theme of the book. I did make little pig sausages the first night for "The True Story...", and we had a tea party for The Little Princess, and pairs do take turns with refreshments but do not come up with an activity. Maybe not always enough time to prepare or ???. I provide author information and show any other books we have by the author and some "if you liked..., you may like...." Hope this is not a blast of more than you ever wanted to know about our M-D Book Club but as you can tell, I really enjoy it and so do the other members. Also, the department head let me answer this on her pubyac site. You could contact me through her or at ckerby@tiffinohio.com . Enjoy, Margaret. Sincerely, Connie Kerby ------------------------------ From: "Hudson, Sarah" <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: RE: young adult non fiction MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 23:06:26 CST Hi, For YA nonfiction, you probably have two major areas: 1) Homework support, which is separated into several categories and 2) Personal growth stuff, which can be health topics, mental health, sexual health, and college and career information. I can recommend the following publishers for YA nonfiction: Rosen- Known for their "Coping With. . ." and Everything you need to know series. Some vary in quality, but overall good resources. They also publish a series on Countries of Africa. Lerner Franklin Watts Greenhaven Press http://www.greenhaven.com/greenhaven/ Greenhaven publishes the Opposing Viewpoints series which is very useful for high school and lower level college papers. They also publish an opposing viewpoints junior series, and a series called Current Controversies. Lucent Chelsea House-Be sure and check reviews for Chelsea house titles. They do a great job of issuing biographies, but I think there was a flap several years ago about a series on explorers they published. Overall, a good source. Twayne is known for literary criticism, but that might be covered in your adult nonfiction(?) For Journals, I would read the reviews in Booklist and VOYA, Voice of Youth Advocates. These two do review nonfiction. And School Library Journal as well.
Subject areas: (sometimes for a pro or con paper) drug abuse sexually transmitted diseases birth control abortion "my body" type books capital punishment immigration child abuse rape, including date rape literary criticism biographies of just about anyone civil rights supreme court cases careers college guides and guides for scholarships gun control school violence gangs tobacco
Good luck. Sarah Sarah Hudson Information Specialist Independence Regional Library Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us These opinions are my own and do not reflect those of the library ------------------------------ End of PUBYAC Digest 71 *********************** |
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