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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: Fri, 5 May 2000 00:01:16 CDT Subject: PUBYAC digest 132 PUBYAC Digest 132 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) RE: Harry Potter--Christian Viewpoint by Harriett Smith <harriett@darkwing.uoregon.edu> 2) Re: Graphic novels by David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org> 3) Re: Graphic novels by "Dawn Imada" <dawnimada@hotmail.com> 4) cataloging calvin and hobbes? by marp3@mc.net 5) Re: Robert E. Lee's birthday by Sally Jeanne Kappler <sjk@curtislibrary.com> 6) Re: Graphic novels by "A. Creech" <alisonc@is2.dal.ca> 7) Re: New Moon Magazine by Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com> 8) Re: A good kindergarten visit.... by Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net> 9) Re: A good kindergarten visit.... by Helen Cowan <hcowan@vineland.lib.nj.us> 10) RE: Graphic novels by "Hudson, Sarah" <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us> 11) Re: Book Discussions by MEM4Books@aol.com 12) Young Explorer by Carol Leeson <cleeson@nslsilus.ORG> 13) Re: New Moon Magazine by "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us> 14) Re: A good kindergarten visit.... by "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us> 15) Re: Special Education Storytime by Mary Jean Hartel <hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us> 16) RE: A good kindergarten visit.... by Jonathan Betz-Zall <JBetz-Zall@sno-isle.org> 17) RE: New Moon Magazine by Jonathan Betz-Zall <JBetz-Zall@sno-isle.org> 18) Re: A good kindergarten visit.... by Mildred Bernstein <tomildred@yahoo.com> 19) RE: Graphic novels by Laura Whaley <WHALEYL@santacruzpl.org> 20) COMPUTERS: request for info about hardware and software by "Rebecca" <Storyweaver@newportlibrary.org> 21) Re: A good kindergarten visit.... by jill heffner <jillh1018@yahoo.com> 22) Library sleepovers permission forms by marshalj@mpl.on.ca (Janis Marshall) 23) Re: Robert E. Lee's birthday by "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us> 24) Job Opening, Tuscaloosa Public Library, Alabama by Richard Freemon <rfreemon@yahoo.com> 25) Fwd: Ref Q: Fish Pic. Bk. by "Jackie Corinth" <Corinth@robert-morris.edu> 26) Stumper solved by Kim Flores <kimf@mail.orion.org> 27) RE: Stumper Thanks: Ear Trumpet by Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us> 28) IFRT Program: Freedom of Expression Versus Tolerance: Exploring the Limits by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> 29) Stumper...Schools out by "P_Marie (Marie McDermed)" <P_Marie@KCLIBRARY.ORG> 30) Re: Stumper - Girl who lives in a logging town, with pet mouse by Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net> 31) Stumper...Schools out solved by "P_Marie (Marie McDermed)" <P_Marie@KCLIBRARY.ORG> 32) Chocolate Party by "Baraboo Children's Dept." <barch@scls.lib.wi.us> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Harriett Smith <harriett@darkwing.uoregon.edu> To: Elaine Thomas <ethomas@zblibrary.org> Subject: RE: Harry Potter--Christian Viewpoint MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:08:53 CDT
Dear All, As a lurker, I've been following this conversation with interest, and passing some of the posts on to a friend who is a Congregational minister. I thought his reply might interest some of you. "The most basic level of meaning in the Harry Potter novels is in the portrayal of a not remarkably gifted person who is nonetheless able to do astonishing things. He displays tremendous power in the moments of need. His power has two sources: 1) He has friends who share commitment; 2) He recognizes the moments when he must do his part and he is willing to try -- he doesn't avoid doing what he is called on to do. The power in these two realities is inestimable. Recognizing, accepting, acting with this power is fundamentally a stance of faith." --David Zaworski Harriett harriett smith library system, university of oregon, eugene 97403 harriett@darkwing.uoregon.edu On Wed, 3 May 2000, Elaine Thomas wrote: > I wish to thank Mary Johnson for her thoughtful and eloquent words > concerning the "Christian Viewpoint" of Harry Potter. I ask that the > members of this listserv to keep in mind that there are many persons who are <snip> ------------------------------ From: David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Graphic novels MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:13:55 CDT Well lets see. The main characters of "A Game of You" include two lesbians (one of who is pregnant after a one-night stand), and a Preoprative Transexual named Wanda. Anyway some others have sex, nudity, language, etc. However, they also have wonderful stories. Dave
David Serchay a013213t@bc.seflin.org
On Wed, 3 May 2000, Robin Del Guidice wrote: > I have another graphic novel question for all of you who have done it. > One of the titles that has won awards is the Sandman series. The DC > catalog, however, lists it "For Mature Audiences." How mature? We have a > relatively conservative clientele, I plan to make this a YA collection. > Is this appropriate? > > Thanks again. > -- > Robin Del Guidice > Youth Services Specialist/Collection Development Services > Tampa Hillsborough County Public Library > 900 N. Ashley St., Tampa, FL 33602 > Phone: (813) 272-5018 Fax:(813) 272-5717 > e-mail: guidicr@thpl.org > ************************************************************************************** > > "Many things we need can wait, children cannot...... To Them we cannot > say tomorrow, their name is today." > Gabriela Mistral > ************************************************************************************** > > ------------------------------ From: "Dawn Imada" <dawnimada@hotmail.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Graphic novels Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:16:10 CDT Hi Robin, If your YA area is frequented mostly by 17-18 year olds, the Sandman graphic novels might work in your YA area. If your YA area is mostly frequented by 12-14 year olds, the Sandman graphic novels might work better in the Adult area. The stories are interesting and the illustrations are beautiful, but sometimes very graphic. You might want to preview a couple of Sandman titles before deciding whether to add the Sandman graphic novels to the YA area or the Adult area. Also, since you say that your clientele is relatively conservative, the Sandman graphic novels might work better in the Adult area. Just my 2 cents. Dawn dawnimada@hotmail.com dawn.imada@ci.sj.ca.us ------------------------------ From: marp3@mc.net To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: cataloging calvin and hobbes? Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:18:01 CDT Hello Pubyacers! We have decided to buy the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip books. I was wondering, those of you that own them, where do you put them in your collection? Childrens? Adult? Fiction? Non-Fiction? Are there any other comic strip books that circulate well, such as Baby Blues or For Better For Worse? I appreciate the help! Elizabeth Riak Marengo Public Library marp3@mc.net ------------------------------ From: Sally Jeanne Kappler <sjk@curtislibrary.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Robert E. Lee's birthday Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:20:02 CDT Suzanne -- I'm not from Alabama but I don't see any conflict with this. If Lincoln's birthday (2/12) can be combined with Washington's (2/22) as President's Day, why not King's (1/14) and Lee's (1/19)? At 09:24 PM 5/3/00 -0500, you wrote: > >Dear Pubyackers: > >I discovered, quite by accident, that in Alabama they celebrate Martin >Luther King Jr/Robert E. Lee's Birthday the same day. How do they do this? >Can anyone from Alabama give us some insight because we are really curious. > >Thanks! > >Suzanne McElfresh > >smcelfresh@npls.org ------------------------------ From: "A. Creech" <alisonc@is2.dal.ca> To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Re: Graphic novels MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:21:56 CDT Sandman is pretty disturbing. There are some pretty nasty characters and disturbing situations. It's definitely intended for an adult audience, or for those who are reading at adult level. While I really enjoyed it, I have to admit that some of the nastier characters actually gave me the creeps. And some of the situations are really really disturbing. They include things like rape, self mutilation, and a horde of others (anybody who's read them could probably come up with half a dozen disturbing scenes just of the top of their heads!). Yet, the series also contains some of the most thought-provoking storylines I've read in a while. However, after saying all that, we have them in our library in the Young Adult Graphic Novel collection. However, that might be because we don't have an Adult Graphic Novel collection (adult graphic novels just get shelved in the 740s). Alison ------------------------------ From: Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: New Moon Magazine Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:24:44 CDT Hello: I previwed "New Moon" for our elementary school library and loved it. The students who saw it loved it, too. They are somewhat mature 6th graders. I ended up not subscribing b/c we have so few kids who are ready for it. If my lib served a middle school audience, I would DEFINITELY have subscribed. My 2 cents, Robin R. Shtulman Erving Elementary School 28 Northfield Road Erving, MA 01344 shtulman@erving.com http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm ------------------------------ From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: A good kindergarten visit.... MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:26:43 CDT We are doing some right now. One of our librarians made a giant book, with cloth straps on it so someone can wear it. Inside is a poem about how to take care of a book. I wear the big book, while Tess reads the poem. She also has her mischevious monkey puppet who wants to put gum in the book, eat the pages, etc. When the monkey comes after the book, I run away from it until she gets the monkey to behave. The kids love it! Then we do a quick tour of the dept, a craft (make your own bookmark) and a storytime about visiting a library. If you can get the teachers to bring in library card applications ahead of time, you can distribute cards to the kids and they can also check out their first book as part of the program. Ours lasts about an hour and is a big success. Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
vmenor wrote: > > Does anyone have any suggestions on running a good kindergarten class visit? > The teacher is looking for a 30-45 minute introduction to the library, the > children's section, what the librarian does, and time permitting a story or > two. I haven't done a class visit before, and I'd really like to get off on > the right foot with the school. I would really appreciate any suggestions > that you may have on what to do and what to avoid. > > Thanks, > Vanessa Menor > vmenor@is2.dal.ca ------------------------------ From: Helen Cowan <hcowan@vineland.lib.nj.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: A good kindergarten visit.... Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:28:36 CDT Dear Vanessa, At our library, we take kindergarteners on a tour, tell them how to get a library card, and briefly go over behavior. The main part of the visit is a story time, and I usually like to start them off with I Took My Frog to the Library by Eric A. Kimmel, followed by about 5 or 6 other stories (keep some interactive). After the stories are done, I take them to the Easy Reader section, show them how to put books away (they're color-coded) and let them look at books on their own. We then give them a coloring sheet to take back to school with them. The visit lasts an hour. We limit classes to 30 children and the teacher stays with them the entire time. The kids especially like the part of the tour that takes them into back offices and behind the circulation desk because they're not normally allowed in those areas. Hope this helps! Helen Cowan Children's/Young Adult Librarian Vineland Public Library Vineland, NJ 08360
------------------------------ From: "Hudson, Sarah" <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: RE: Graphic novels MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:30:21 CDT I'm not familiar with that series, but one of DC's reps was at PLA. I think I recall him saying that the graphic novels that do not adhere to the "comic book code" are for more mature audiences. If you are in a conservative community and the catalog says the title is for "Mature audiences", I would pass on the title for the YA collection. You could always put it in the adult collection if you wanted YAs to have access to the title. Just my opinion. 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 ------------------------------ From: MEM4Books@aol.com To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Book Discussions MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:32:21 CDT Laura, I am a children's librarian and had the pleasure of conducting book discussions with children for several years. Also, I partnered with a fellow librarian to present information to many groups on reader's advisory service for children titled "Do You Have Any Good Books Here." This presentation was published in 1997 in Serving Readers, ed. Ted Balcom, published by Highsmith Press (ISBN 0-917846-74-5). This presentation includes information on how to organize and implement a book dicsussion group for children. The discussions that I have facilitated were also for 4th and 5th graders so I think you will find the material particularly helpful. As a librarian trainee, I know you will also find the other articles in the book very interesting. Good luck. Mary Ellen Middleton Naperville, IL mem4books@aol.com ------------------------------ From: Carol Leeson <cleeson@nslsilus.ORG> To: Pubyac <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Young Explorer Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:33:59 CDT We have our Young Explorer computer desk and computer set up in our children's room. So far we love it. It is brightly colored and attractive. It comfortably seats two children. The KidDesk interface is easy to use. And best of all the desk is constructed with side baffles so that the computer user can hear the sound just find, but we do not hear it at the reference desk (or in ohter parts of the room). The volume control by the way is behind a cover that has to be removed with a screwdriver. If anybody is looking for new computer furniture this has been a winner so far. To bad you can't get it without the computer. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Carol Leeson Head of Youth Services Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson Mt. Prospect, Il 60056 (847)253-5675 cleeson@mppl.org The opinions expressed here are my own and do not reflect those of the Library. ------------------------------ From: "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: New Moon Magazine MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:36:28 CDT New Moon is a wonderful magazine "for girls and their dreams". It contains b&W photos and girls write about other girls (with positive strokes included). The scope is multicultural. The girls recommend about 24 titles for reading in the May/June 2000 issue, for instance, and "Voice Box" article at end of issue includes the girls' opinions on hot topics (May/June's being "Censorship"). Other girls are encouraged to reply to issue topics. I personally think all libraries should subscribe to New Moon, the Magazine for Girls and Their Dreams. Girls ages 9-14 are usually featured in magazine. The current subscription rate is 6 issues/year & costs $29.00. The issues are worth every penny... ------------------------------ From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: A good kindergarten visit.... MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:38:20 CDT I am usually heavy on the stories & fun and light on the "introduction" part. I like to arrange for the teacher to send library card applications home with the kids for the parents to sign. The teacher then verifies address info, etc. against school records and ideally delivers the pile of completed apps before the day of the program, so we can have the cards all ready for the kids when they get to the library. When they do arrive, I am very brief about my role: "I help kids find the books they want, and I like to read stories to kids like you." They don't give a fig about reference services. Then I tell them what they can get with their library cards and that they have to return their books in 3 weeks, then I do a short story time. I end the session by taking the kids to the picture book section and letting them loose to pick out books to take home with their brand-new library cards. It's quick, chaotic, and fun. All you want to do with kindergartners is to reinforce the idea that libraries are fun, that books are wonderful, and that librarians are nice. Remember, they're only one year older than your preschoolers, and not light-years more advanced. Good luck! > Does anyone have any suggestions on running a good kindergarten class visit? > The teacher is looking for a 30-45 minute introduction to the library, the > children's section, what the librarian does, and time permitting a story or > two. I haven't done a class visit before, and I'd really like to get off on > the right foot with the school. I would really appreciate any suggestions > that you may have on what to do and what to avoid. > > Thanks, > Vanessa Menor > vmenor@is2.dal.ca > > > 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 ------------------------------ From: Mary Jean Hartel <hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Special Education Storytime Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:40:11 CDT >How glad I am that you are offering a program to them!!! I'm speaking now as a young adult librarian and mother of a 12 year old daughter with Down syndrome. I'll tell you what works for me. > >Be yourself. I introduce myself as I would to any other group. Then I ask everyone else to say their name and if I'm feeling really goofy I ask them to give an answer to a simple questions (favorite color, favorite food, favorite thing they're going to do today). Make your body language very clear as to which person you are talking to--good eye contact, smile. You will have to wait longer for a response even to their name but take your time. I always make the teachers participate too same as I would in a regular program. > >I tell stories or read stories (ask their teacher if they are working on anything in particular in the classroom). I know that much of what I say or read will be above their heads, but really, it's alright!!!! Don't underestimate what they're taking in. It's not only the program that you are providing, but your personal attention, the trip to the library, the opportunity to be out and about in the community. > >You will become more comfortable with practice. > >MJ > > Mary Jean Hartel The early bird gets the worm, Young Adult/AV Librarian But the second mouse gets the cheese. Athens Regional Library 2025 Baxter Street Athens, GA 30606 hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us 706/613-3650, ext. 323 FAX 706/613-3660 ------------------------------ From: Jonathan Betz-Zall <JBetz-Zall@sno-isle.org> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: RE: A good kindergarten visit.... Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:42:00 CDT I don't think kindergarteners will retain much factual content from a class visit, but they will remember how many cool resources and great stories they saw there and what a fun and helpful person the librarian was. So, when I host a visit I take the children on a quick walking tour, point out our most attractive resources, show them our catalog terminals (which have lots of colorful graphics on them) and do a portion of a preschool storytime--lots of songs and games as well as stories. Hope this helps! Jonathan Betz-Zall, Children's Librarian Edmonds Library, Washington JBetz-Zall@sno-isle.org (425)771-1933 ------------------------------ From: Jonathan Betz-Zall <JBetz-Zall@sno-isle.org> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: RE: New Moon Magazine MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:43:59 CDT We've been getting New Moon since 1997. As a feminist adult I like it very much-- most of the articles are inspiring accounts of how girls grew into successful women. Production values are high--great graphics, quality paper, etc. It doesn't circulate as well as our nature and general interest magazines, but it's certainly worth having. HTH! Jonathan Betz-Zall, Children's Librarian Edmonds Library, Washington JBetz-Zall@sno-isle.org (425)771-1933 ------------------------------ From: Mildred Bernstein <tomildred@yahoo.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: A good kindergarten visit.... MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:46:02 CDT I have been doing some kindergarten class visits. When the children arrive, they take off their coats and then form two lines (the teachers here use line leaders). We take a tour of the library. I explain to them that "this is where the librarian's sit"; these are fiction books "Can anyone name things that are fiction". Captain Underpants, Harry Potter; this is non-fiction. "What can you find in non-fiction?" books about animals, pets, states, countries, etc. We then go to the picture books and books for beginning readers. We have a room where we finish the class visit. This room, I explain, is also where some of the programs are held such as Stories and Snacks - for K-2, and some of our craft programs. I try to read three to four picture books and do songs in between the readings. I have done "Wheels on the bus" and "Five Little Monkeys" and "Old MacDonald." The kids then are able to check out books. We send the applications home and receive them back from the teacher at least three weeks before the visit so they can be processed. The books they choose is already preselected and placed on a table. The kids can take any one book from the table that they want. The books are checked out and the class returns to their school. If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to e-mail me. ------------------------------ From: Laura Whaley <WHALEYL@santacruzpl.org> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: RE: Graphic novels Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:47:56 CDT We have the Sandman series in our YA collection. I would hazard a guess and say it is appropriate for 14+ years. It has proved to be very popular with teens and adults who enjoy sci-fi/fantasy. Laura Whaley Boulder Creek Branch Library Boulder Creek, CA History, unlike story, is untidy with its endings. -Jane Yolen ------------------------------ From: "Rebecca" <Storyweaver@newportlibrary.org> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: COMPUTERS: request for info about hardware and software Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:49:37 CDT Dear Pubyaccers, I'm seeking user feedback on 2 items: 1) What type of PC, with specifications, would you recommend as a stand alone station. It will be used exclusively for educational games loaded direct to the hard drive. 2)What software titles to you have (that you'd recommend) loaded on your children's room game computer? TIA for any input you have. Rebecca Cohen Newport Public Library Newport, Oregon <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org> ------------------------------ From: jill heffner <jillh1018@yahoo.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: A good kindergarten visit.... Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:51:25 CDT Do not--I repeat, DO NOT--point out restrooms or drinking fountains! Why? Because then every child in the group will need to go to the bathroom or get a drink! Yes, this is from personal experience:-) ------------------------------ From: marshalj@mpl.on.ca (Janis Marshall) To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Library sleepovers permission forms Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:53:04 CDT
Hello, Would anyone out there who has hosted a library sleepover be willing to share your copy of the permission/release form that the parents must sign? We are hoping to hold one this summer for preteens but the insurance people are throwing up so many red flags? Any tips regarding emergency procedures. Although we would like to hear from Canadian libraries to get a Canadian prespective I would love to hear from anyone. Thanks, Janis Marshall Janis Marshall Milton Public Library Milton Ontario Fax: (905) 875-4324 ------------------------------ From: "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Robert E. Lee's birthday Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:55:10 CDT Robert E. Lee/Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a State of Alabama holiday. A State of Alabama holiday, from what I understand, entitles the employees of the State of Alabama to a day off to be celebrated as that employee wishes. If I remember correctly, the Robert E. Lee's B'day (01-19-1807) holiday was a State holiday long before Martin Luther King, Jr. B'day (01-15-1929) became a Federal holiday (and therefore a State holiday). The State Legislature, or whichever entity establishes State recognized holidays, recognized the need to reduce the number of State sanctioned days off during the month of January. Thus the two birthday celebrations were combined. The thing to remember is that this combination of the celebration of the two birthdays is a peculiarity of State of Alabama employment. There is a certain logic in the juxtaposition of these two leaders of civil unrest, but the general public does not connect the two. MLKJr. Day is a Federal holiday; and, as such, banks and schools are closed. Way back, when I was in school and the dinosaurs roamed, I do not recall that Robert E. Lee's B'day was recognized in any way. Believe me, if there was a holiday involved, I would have remembered it. grace ------------------------------ From: Richard Freemon <rfreemon@yahoo.com> To: PubYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Job Opening, Tuscaloosa Public Library, Alabama MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:56:58 CDT Children's Services Librarian, Tuscaloosa Public Library, a medium sized library located in a college town, seeks creative, energetic, service-oriented individual to plan, develop, and promote children's services. Duties include: Children's programming, collection development, staff supervision, collaborative programming with schools, daycares, etc. and direct assistance to patrons using print and non-print resources. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited program, some experience working with children. Requires knowledge of children's literature, interpersonal skills, and general knowledge of computers and library applications. Salary Range: $27,500 - $30,000 with benefits. Send letter of application, resume, and three professional references: Nancy C. Pack, Director, Tuscaloosa Public library 1801 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-1099. npack@tuscaloosa-library.org. Closing Date: July 12, 2000. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: "Jackie Corinth" <Corinth@robert-morris.edu> To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Fwd: Ref Q: Fish Pic. Bk. Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:58:39 CDT Dear all, Thank you for all of the responses to my fish stumper. The title I was looking for is "Fish out of water" by Helen Palmer. You guys rock! Sincerely, Jackie ------------------------------ From: Kim Flores <kimf@mail.orion.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper solved MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 19:00:29 CDT Thank you to those who responded to my stumper about the indian boy who is taken from his parents and rides broncos in rodeos. The consensus is that the book is When the Legends Die by Hal Borland. I've contacted my patron and I thank you for your help. Kim Flores Springfield MO ------------------------------ From: Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: RE: Stumper Thanks: Ear Trumpet MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 19:02:08 CDT Thank you to Debra Lodge in South Carolina for her help with my stumper about the rhyming book about the elderly man whose wife speaks to him through an ear trumpet and she says "Come get your beer." She came up with a very likely possibility in the book "Aunt Shaw's Pet Jug" by Holman Day Thorndike, 1983, illustrated by Tim Sample. (OP) She states that it is not really for kids, but he's kind of a cross between Snuffy Smith and Mr. Natural (I know the first one but not the second), and it's from a 1930's poem. I really thank her for helping with this unusual (and hard to find) request. Julie Linneman juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us ------------------------------ From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> Subject: IFRT Program: Freedom of Expression Versus Tolerance: Exploring the Limits Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 19:04:00 CDT Freedom of Expression Versus Tolerance: Exploring the Limits http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ifrt_prg.html Saturday, July 8, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. McCormick Convention Center, N226 Chicago, IL The program concerns the challenge that hate speech represents to the classic freedom of expression values of ALA, ACLU, and others concerned with preserving First Amendment rights. Speakers will present the perspectives of ACLU, those concerned with racial equality, and gay rights advocates on this difficult issue. The program is intended to help librarians develop their own views in this area where the limits of protected speech are often difficult to define.
_________________________ Don Wood American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4225 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 http://www.ala.org/oif.html ------------------------------ From: "P_Marie (Marie McDermed)" <P_Marie@KCLIBRARY.ORG> To: "'PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children '" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Stumper...Schools out MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 19:05:59 CDT Everyone knows the chant/rhyme/play song until we try to pin it down. We think we may have two mixed up. Our customer wants something in print. It may go...Schools out, Schools out Something about...Teachers let the monkeys out. and ...No more ??? (probably pencils) No more Books No more teachers dirty looks. We know that Alice Cooper used it in one of his songs...but need a more authoritative source. If you can help, send the answer to P_marie@kclibrary.org. and I will post the answer. Thanks, mm ------------------------------ From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Stumper - Girl who lives in a logging town, with pet mouse MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 19:07:45 CDT Many thanks to Chuch Schacht, Cecilia McGowan, Farida Shapiro, Melissa Karnosh, Mary Ann Gilpatrick, and all the others who provided answers to this stumper. The little girl is Opal Whitney. There are several versions of her diary available: 1. Opal: The Journal of an Understanding Heart, adapted by Jane Boulton 2. Only Opal, by Whitley and Boulton, picture book version with illustrations by Barbara Cooney 3. The Singing Creek Where The Willows Grow: The Rediscovered Diary of Opal Whitley, Presented by Benjamin Hoff (1986) 4. The Story of Opal (Atlantic Monthly, 1920) Thanks so much! I'm in awe at how quickly I received an answer. Jean Hewlett North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa CA hewlett@usfca.edu
Jean Hewlett wrote: > > Once again I appeal to the collective wisdom of the list > Our patron is searching for a book she read as a child. She > doesn't remember the author, title, or exactly when she read > it. > > She does remember that it was written as a journal or diary > of a little girl in a logging town. She makes friends with a > mouse named "Theodore Meadolson" whom she carries in her > pocket. Both her parents have died, and she goes to live > with another logging family. > > If this rings a bell for anyone, please let me know. Any > suggestions would be greatly received. Thanks! > > Jean Hewlett > North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa CA > nbclsref@sonic.net ------------------------------ From: "P_Marie (Marie McDermed)" <P_Marie@KCLIBRARY.ORG> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Stumper...Schools out solved MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 19:09:52 CDT While we did not find the history behind the rhyme...not like Opie...we did find it in print. It is in the 1976 book, One potato Two potato; the secret education of American children, by Mary Knapp, Norton Pub. School's out, school's out Teacher let the monkeys out no more pencils, no more books, No more Teachers's dirty looks. The daring child would say: School's out, school's out Teacher let the monkeys out One flew east, one flew west, One went up the teacher's dress! If anyone else finds a history or earlier source, I would like to have that information. Thanks, mm ------------------------------ From: "Baraboo Children's Dept." <barch@scls.lib.wi.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Chocolate Party Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 19:11:57 CDT The description/result of the Chocolate Party talked about on this list was deleted before we could read it. Would whoever posted it please post again or just send e-mail directly to us. Thanks! barch@scls.lib.wi.us Karen Baraboo PL Baraboo WI Youth Services Staff Baraboo Public Library 230 4th Ave., Baraboo WI 53913 Phone: 608-356-6166 FAX: 608-355-2779 barch@scls.lib.wi.us ------------------------------ End of PUBYAC Digest 132 ************************ |
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