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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: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 00:01:05 CDT
Subject: PUBYAC digest 119
PUBYAC Digest 119
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: filtering
by "Johnson, Angela" <ajohnson@apl.org>
2) On-line Encyclopedias
by David West-Binn <dwb8888@yahoo.com>
3) Source for Public Performance Videos
by Theresa Faris <tfaris@ci.temple.tx.us>
4) RE: Storytimes in the public area of the library
by "Mary B. Pritting" <maryocean54@yahoo.com>
5) bug box craft
by "Kristin Hawksworth" <kristinh@nslsilus.ORG>
6) Registered and Drop-In Storytimes
by Candace Deisley <deisleyc@uhls.lib.ny.us>
7) Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
8) HELP! Have You Used Midlands Furniture - Youth Services Area -
Public Library?
by Michele Brannigan <GBrannig@ci.carrollton.tx.us>
9) Sustained Silent Reading Responses
by Joe Domhan <jdomhan@yahoo.com>
10) STUMPER: Bear in a Big House
by "Holly Engle" <hengle@southwind.net>
11) JOB POSTING: Children's Librarian
by "Monique leConge" <Monique.leConge@ci.benicia.ca.us>
12) stumper-children's book read in "You've Got Mail"
by Ellen Bassett <ebassett@cooklib.org>
13) Young Adult job description
by heather mcneil-nix <heatherm@dpls.lib.or.us>
14) short science fiction titles
by Tracey Love <tcywork@yahoo.com>
15) IL: Invitation to Pre-Conf on Info-Literacy Partnerships
by athornton@nypl.org (athornton)
16) Thanks and another stumper
by bvetter@hampton.lib.nh.us
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From: "Johnson, Angela" <ajohnson@apl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: filtering
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 14:31:22 CDT
Lesley and Katy,
First of all, ditto to Lesley's comments about filtering being a very
difficult problem to deal with and the non-existence of perfect solutions.
I wonder if there is any key here to the fact that many of us work in
_public_ libraries. The very fact that anyone can come in any time we're
open means a loss of privacy in some regard to what we're interested in
checking out. For example, if there's a book I want to read that I don't
want others to know about, I can put it between other books and "act
normal"
and check it out and hope not to draw attention to it, but there is no
guarantee that someone I know (a parent, a teacher, whoever) might not walk
in at just the right moment and see what I'm checking out. There is no
guarantee that a library employee who knows me isn't viewing my circulation
history. It is even possible that someone else is hacking into the
library's computer system and seeing exactly what I am checking out. If I
REALLY don't want anyone knowing what books I'm reading, I may need to find
a way of obtaining books other than through the local public library. I
believe the same is true (to what degree I don't know) of the internet. If
one has something so private to view, perhaps one should find another way to
view it than at the public library. Librarians have better things to do
than to police and make sure no one sees what anyone else is viewing.
Angela Johnson
Teen Services Coordinator
Appleton Public Library, WI
http://teen.apl.org
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From: David West-Binn <dwb8888@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: On-line Encyclopedias
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 14:51:23 CDT
My school district is looking at purchasing an on-line
encyclopedia for both Elem. and High Schools. Does
anyone know where I can get any evaluations and/or
comparisons of World Book On-line, Encarta Online,
Compton's Deluxe 2000, Grolier Multimedia, and
Britannica Online?
Thanks!
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From: Theresa Faris <tfaris@ci.temple.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Source for Public Performance Videos
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 14:54:48 CDT
I just received a grant to purchase public performance videos. I plan on
using Weston Woods, but I was wondering if anyone knows of other sources.
TIA!
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Theresa Faris
Children's Librarian
Temple Public Library
tfaris@ci.temple.tx.us
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From: "Mary B. Pritting" <maryocean54@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Storytimes in the public area of the library
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 14:57:53 CDT
The Ocean County Library in New Jersey does. Our nightime storytime and saturday
storytimes are all drop-ins. We also do the traditional sign-up storytimes for
ages 1 1/2 thru kindergarten. If you need more specific information, feel free
to email me at maryocean54@yahoo.com
Sincerely,
Mary Pritting, Ocean County Library, Toms River, NJ
Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org> wrote:
Does anybody provide *both* sign-up and drop-in storytimes?
-Maggi
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From: "Kristin Hawksworth" <kristinh@nslsilus.ORG>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: bug box craft
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:01:30 CDT
I am looking for instructions or ideas for making a "bug box" - as in
the sort of box that a child might store captured fireflies or
caterpillars or whatnot and have them actually survive the
experience. I've seen instructions for one using oatmeal boxes, but
I am more fond of the sort using some type of screen and wood or
some other more sturdy material. I was hoping to do this craft with
my 2nd and 3rd grade group in June. Any ideas would be helpful.
Thanks!
Kristin Hawksworth
Algonquin Area Public Library District
115 Eastgate
Algonquin IL 60102
kristinh@nslsilus.org
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From: Candace Deisley <deisleyc@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Registered and Drop-In Storytimes
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:05:10 CDT
We offer both "registered" and "drop-in" storytimes. The
benefit of the
registered program is that it can be tailored to meet the needs of the
age of the children. Currently, we offer Fun for Ones, Two's Company,
and Pre-School Storytimes (for the BIG kids, aged 3-6). It has been our
experience that the registered storytimes have better attendance, and
better behavior from the children involved. The Pre-School Storytime
does not involve adults.
The "drop-in" storytime is wonderful fun, and chaos. I think
"toddlers"
when I plan the program, and include shorter stories and LOTS of songs
and fingerplays to keep children of this age involved. The adult who
brought the children is required to stay with the group.
Candy Deisley
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:08:27 CDT
I think it's more a question of what you personally find acceptable-"You
really can't have people using the shelves during a program". Of course
you can, and many of us do either by neccesity or choice. If our program
cannot be in our meeting room we are in a section of the CR and people
are using the shelves around us, getting books etc. and we have had no
complaints or problems. We have upwards of 30 children and parents
present. SOmetimes I think it's nice to walk in and see a program goping
on in view of everyone so they know we are there and what we are doing.
Lisa Dowling
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From: Michele Brannigan <GBrannig@ci.carrollton.tx.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: HELP! Have You Used Midlands Furniture - Youth Services Area -
Public Library?
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:11:49 CDT
We need some immediate feedback regarding this furniture:
Has cutouts on back - what about little fingers - possibility of breaking
Is furniture durable - looks very thin - looks slippery.
Any information you might have are appreciated as we are considering
purchasing this product for our new facility.
Thanks in advance.
Please send replies directly to me at:
gbrannig@ci.carrollton.tx.us
Michele Brannigan, Librarian
Youth Services
Frankford Village Branch Library
Carrollton, Texas
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From: Joe Domhan <jdomhan@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Sustained Silent Reading Responses
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:15:22 CDT
I am writing to thank all of you who have responded
to my requests for information on Sustained Silent
Reading.
Joe Domhan
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From: "Holly Engle" <hengle@southwind.net>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER: Bear in a Big House
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:18:19 CDT
Dear Group,
This request came into the circ. desk over the weekend. Patron who is =
now in her mid-30's wants a picture book she remembers as a child. She =
thought it was "old fashioned" when she read it so her guess at =
publication is 1940's and 50's.
The book featured a bear who had adventures in (and out) of a big house. =
She says it is definitely not PADDINGTON--though it might be British. =
She also says it is not CORDUROY--there were many more pictures and they =
were much more colorful (which makes me wonder if she has the pub. dates =
right!!!). She remembers it as an oversized book.
Any ideas?? The circ staff searched our holdings and also A to Zoo =
without success. I told her that this wonderful group might be able to =
make suggestions. =20
Thanks,
Holly Engle
McPherson Public Library
hengle@southwind.net
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From: "Monique leConge" <Monique.leConge@ci.benicia.ca.us>
To: <alsc-l@ala1.ala.org>, <yalsa-l@ala1.ala.org>,
<LIBJOBS@INFOSERV.NLC-BNC.CA>, <calix@listproc.sjsu.edu>,
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: JOB POSTING: Children's Librarian
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:21:38 CDT
*******Please forgive cross posting!********
PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN I (Children's Services)
The Job: The Benicia (CA) Public Library is seeking a dynamic individual to
perform a wide variety of professional duties with special emphasis on
children's services. Under the supervision of the Library Director, duties
include reference and reader's advisory, collection development, storytelling,
class visits, children's programming, book cataloging, working with members of
the community, and assisting the Library Director in administrative functions.
This position has responsibility for using independent judgement, organization,
and administrative skills; has managerial responsibility; and may serve as
Acting Library Director, as assigned. Education required includes graduation
from an accredited graduate school of Librarianship with a Master's Degree in
Library Science or equivalent; a combination of experience and education that
demonstrates a working proficiency in all aspects of library science. No
experience is required, however, related course work and experienc!
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e on the reference desk is desirable.
The Library: The Benicia Public Library serves the City of Benicia, population
28,700, located in Solano County, on the eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay.
The Library is strongly supported by the community and the staff is dedicated
providing excellent public service with an innovative program that includes
activities for all ages as well as an adult literacy program. The 31,000 square
foot facility opened in June 1993 and is a member of SNAP (Solano, Napa, and
Partners) a CARL automation consortium ( http://snap.lib.ca.us/ ).
Salary Range: $2773-3371
**(various benefits, including 15 days annual leave [1-6 years of service]; 12
paid holidays, plus 2 personal days per year; up to 9 days paid Administrative
Leave annually [cash conversion of up to one half unused Administrative Leave
paid once each year]; unlimited accumulation of sick leave at the rate of 1 day
per month [25% of annual accrued unused sick leave may be reimbursed once each
year]; $30,000 group term life insurance policy; choice of 2 medical plans, 2
dental plans, and a vision service plan for employee and dependents; retirement
through State Public Employees' Retirement System [PERS] - 7% employee
contribution payed fully by City; City provides 2% matched contribution to ICMA
Deferred Compensation Plan.)
Application Process: Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires may be
obtained from, and must be returned to, the Personnel Department, 250 East
"L" Street, Benicia, CA 94510, (707) 746-4205. E-mail requests to
jobs@ci.benicia.ca.us or via our web site at www.ci.benicia.ca.us. Applicants
are encouraged to make their applications as complete as possible. You are
encouraged to include a detailed resume and any other attachments which may
further define your qualifications.
Final Filing Date: 5/21/00
Selection Process: Oral interviews for those candidates deemed most qualified
will tentatively be scheduled for the week of 6/5/00.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Director
(information listed below), or the Personnel Department (above), not this list.
Monique le Conge
Director
Benicia (CA) Public Library
150 East "L" Street
Benicia, CA 94510-3281
(707) 746-4343
(707) 747-8122 (fax)
work: mleconge@ci.benicia.ca.us
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From: Ellen Bassett <ebassett@cooklib.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper-children's book read in "You've Got Mail"
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:26:10 CDT
We have a patron who is wondering if the book that Meg Ryan read to a group
of kids in the movie "You've Got Mail" is an actual children's book. I
saw
the movie but don't really remember that part. The patron does remember the
book being about a mouse and was able to supply us with these key words:
Mrs. Pratchett and The Great Mouse Capade. We have checked our catalog, A
To Zoo, Best Books For Children, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, all under
the key words the patron supplied but had no luck. Anyone remember this
particular part of the movie? Thanks very much! Please reply to:
ebassett@cooklib.org
Ellen Bassett
Assistant Children's Coordinator
Cook Memorial Public Library
Libertyville, Ill.
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From: heather mcneil-nix <heatherm@dpls.lib.or.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Young Adult job description
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:31:09 CDT
I would appreciate receiving samples of job descriptions for a young adult
librarian/coordinator. Please Fax them to me at 541-389-2982 or send them
to the address below. Thank you!
Heather McNeil-Nix
Youth Services Coordinator
Deschutes Public Libraries
507 N. W. Wall St.
Bend, OR 97701
541-312-0130
"There are lives I can imagine without children but none of them have the
same laughter and noise." B. Andreas
"One does not have to be educated in order to see fairies." W. Y.
Evans-Wentz
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From: Tracey Love <tcywork@yahoo.com>
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Subject: short science fiction titles
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:35:06 CDT
A teacher has asked me for a collection of science
fiction titles for primary and intermediate-age
students, short enough to read aloud in just a few
sessions. Do you all have any suggestions? So far,
we have come up with The Time Warp Trio titles, the
Commander Toad series, the Miss Pickerell books, and
some Daniel Pinkwater titles. I would appreciate any
help that you can give!
TIA,
Tracey Dittoe
Lane Public Library
Hamilton, OH
tcywork@yahoo.com
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From: athornton@nypl.org (athornton)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: IL: Invitation to Pre-Conf on Info-Literacy Partnerships
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:39:29 CDT
I am writing to invite you to an invitational pre-conference at the 2000
Annual Conference in Chicago on Thursday, July 6 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. The
pre-conference will focus on building information literacy partnerships in
our communities. We would like you to work with us on this initiative
through the American Library Association Annual Conference 2001.
Teaching people to find, use and critically evaluate information is a
unique skill that librarians bring to a society experiencing information
overload. During my presidential year, I intend to focus on developing
models and initiatives that demonstrate the value of libraries and
librarians in preparing children and adults to be information literate so
they can thrive in the 21st century.
Participants in the Information Literacy Partnerships Assembly
pre-conference should be prepared to share partnership activities, ideas,
and resources and begin program planning for the 2001 annual conference.
They will talk about models for collaboration and brainstorm messages and
program ideas. They will work with my special presidential committee on
Information Literacy Partnerships to create a dialogue within the library
community about the important role of librarians in developing smart,
information literate communities for the 21st century.
Please let Cerise Oberman, Co-Chair of the Information Literacy
Partnerships Special Presidential Committee, know if you are able to attend
this exciting pre-conference by MAY 1, 2000, so we can work with closely
with you to plan this event. Also, let her know if you would like to
recommend someone else to work with us. Cerise's e-mail is:
cerise.oberman@plattsburgh.edu.
I appreciate your interest, suggestions and ideas, and look forward to
working together to make this event a success.
Nancy Kranich
Vice-President and President Elect
American Library Association
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From: bvetter@hampton.lib.nh.us
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks and another stumper
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:42:51 CDT
Thanks to all who sent responses about books on stillbirth. Although
it looks as though there are no books specifically on stillbirth, many
of you suggested _Molly's Rosebush_ by Janice Cohn and _No New
Baby_ by Gryte and McClendon. I was able to get them for my
patron through ILL. She was very grateful. Many, many thanks.
Another patron is asking about a series of books he read at least 25
years ago about a red prince and a blue prince. One of the princes
was nasty and the other one nice. I have checked A to Zoo, More
Books Kids Will Sit Still For, Primary Plots, Beyond Picture Books
and Amazon.com.
Thanks.
Beverly Vetter,M.L.I.S., Children's Librarian
Lane Memorial Library
2 Academy Ave.
Hampton, NH 03842
603-926-4729
bvetter@hampton.lib.nh.us
FAX (603)926-1348
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