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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: Thu, 11 May 2000 00:01:22 CDT Subject: PUBYAC digest 136 PUBYAC Digest 136 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) CD-ROM Catalogs for a Canadian LIbrary by vmenor <vmenor@is2.dal.ca> 2) Re: Graphic novels by Jennifer Bullwinkel <bullwinkelj@clpgh.org> 3) Unattended Youth Policy by Michele Brannigan <GBrannig@ci.carrollton.tx.us> 4) latchkey kids revisited? by Ann.Minner@ci.austin.tx.us 5) Re: Making Masks by HFL_LISA@stls.org 6) Request for Comparative Information on Internet Filters by Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net> 7) Help! PRIZE giveaway strategies? by Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us> 8) RE: teen magazines by Laura Whaley <WHALEYL@santacruzpl.org> 9) Re: YA Mystery Night by Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@telus.net> 10) Research Survey on Filters by Walter Scott <wjscott@earthlink.net> 11) Bridge to YA authors by "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net> 12) Re: Library mystery by Ellen Snoeyenbos <ellens@ocln.org> 13) Authors at public libraries by Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org> 14) Re: Robert E. Lee's birthday by James Asbury <jamesasbury@yahoo.com> 15) Accelerated reader by "Laurie Rose" <lrose@orono.lib.me.us> 16) Jumping Craft by jennifer parker <jenlibrarian@yahoo.com> 17) Papercutter by Lesley Knieriem <lknierie@suffolk.lib.ny.us> 18) RE: Juvenile Videos by Tina Shelton <TShelton@ci.carrollton.tx.us> 19) hearing impaired storytimes questionnare by Vicki Ankrapp <vickia@pcl.lib.wa.us> 20) Stumper: cat and storm by "Terri Anderson" <terran@chippewalibrary.org> 21) Recruitment: Youth Services Librarian by "Bond, Ruth" <RBOND@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us> 22) saki stumper by Selma Levi <slevi@mail.pratt.lib.md.us> 23) Thank you sunlight stumper by "Dawn Longo" <dlongo@suffolk.lib.ny.us> 24) Stumper -- Girl and Bear (revisited) by Sally Jeanne Kappler <sjk@curtislibrary.com> 25) Don't just condemn censors, confront them by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> 26) Stumper by PATRICIA JAMES <pj0002@mail.pratt.lib.md.us> 27) Stumper-desolate mountain by "Joanne E. Robinson" <JRobinson@ptlibrary.org> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: vmenor <vmenor@is2.dal.ca> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: CD-ROM Catalogs for a Canadian LIbrary Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:19:19 CDT Thanks for all the help that I received on my library visit question! I have saved the messages, and would be happy to forward them to anyone who is interested. Now I am looking for catalogs featuring CD-ROMs with CANADIAN prices. We have the "CD-ROM Selections" catalog from Library Bound Inc, and I haven't had much luck getting in touch with Stoddart. Does anyone have any suggestions on who to use or where to get catalogs from? Thanks, Vanessa Menor Vanessa Menor Children's Librarian Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library ------------------------------ From: Jennifer Bullwinkel <bullwinkelj@clpgh.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Graphic novels Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:30:43 CDT I think another thing to take into account is the level of sophistication in other reading that one should have to enjoy (or even understand) Sandman. With references to Shakespeare, Greek, Egyptian and Norse Mythology, G.K. Chesterson, Mark Twain and other items of literary and historical interest, the series is really more appropriate for more mature (and hopefully well-read) teenaged readers. Younger readers will enjoy the well told stories, but will certainly miss many of the allusions and references which make the series more than just a gory comicbook. -Jennifer Bullwinkel Squirrel Hill Branch Library Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh ------------------------------ From: Michele Brannigan <GBrannig@ci.carrollton.tx.us> To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Unattended Youth Policy MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:37:24 CDT I would like to know the policies in place in other libraries concerning unattended youth in a public library. Currently, anyone 12 and under left at our library waits with two staff members. We try and contact the parent, but must wait one hour before calling the police. Please e-mail me at the following, and, thanks. G. Michele Brannigan, Librarian Youth Services Frankford Village Branch Library Carrollton, Tx gbrannig@ci.carrollton.tx.us Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of my employer. ------------------------------ From: Ann.Minner@ci.austin.tx.us To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: latchkey kids revisited? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:39:12 CDT
Well, as always happens, I remember seeing some discussion on the list about latchkey kids in the library after school etc. and now, I would like to use those postings pertaining to our own library. Please, if anyone kept some of the posts or found something to be very useful for discipline, time management, liability, etc could you send them to me? ann.minner@ci.austin.tx.us <mailto:ann.minner@ci.austin.tx.us> Thank you! ann
Ann Minner Youth Librarian Pleasant Hill Branch Austin Public Library ann.minner@ci.austin.tx.us ------------------------------ From: HFL_LISA@stls.org To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Making Masks Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:40:28 CDT The cloth with plaster in it is what they use to make casts with-yyou can your local medical supply house for it-or ge thte name of a supplier from your local orthopedic Dr. ------------------------------ From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Request for Comparative Information on Internet Filters MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:41:39 CDT I've been asked by a high school librarian to obtain some information about Internet filters. I know this has been discussed on the list at some length, but I have not been able to access the list archives so I'm asking for your help. Specifically, he is looking for brand names, costs, and descriptive information about filters that are currently being used in high school libraries or by public libraries serving teenagers. Can anyone recommend some articles and/or web sites that might provide this type of information? Anecdotal information about filters you have tried and like or don't like might also be useful. Most of his students are ages 14-18. Neither he nor I are interested in discussing the pros and cons of filtering. He just wants the information necessary to make an informed choice. Jean Hewlett North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa CA nbclsref@sonic.net ------------------------------ From: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us> To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Help! PRIZE giveaway strategies? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:42:56 CDT Hello all -- my brain is frozen and I need some collective wisdom. I'm approaching my 4th annual TEEN program and want to revamp my procedure for givgnh out the GRAND PRIZES at the end.2 I have concerns - I'd like to eliminate the end of the summer huge job of putting 100s and 100s of names into the "pot" -- currently every teen gets their name into the "pot" for every 200 pages they earn. - I'm not sure how I weigh wanting to "lure" the kids who would never join with a chance to win prizes VS. "rewarding" the kids who read a lot. THey both have value. Any philosophies or successfu are ideas a greatly appreciated. TIA!! Erin *********************************************** Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S. Youth Services/Young Adult Librarian Royal Oak Public Library *********************************************** 222 E. 11 Mile Rd. Royal Oak MI 48067 P - 248.541.1470 F - 248.545.6220 helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us ------------------------------ From: Laura Whaley <WHALEYL@santacruzpl.org> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: RE: teen magazines MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:44:09 CDT We Carry TeenPeople, Y&M, Thrasher (skateboarding). Electronic Gaming Monthly, Wizard (comics), Spin, Slap (skateboarding, less cussing/attitude than Thrasher), Seventeen, and Wahine (girl surfing). Laura Boulder Creek Branch Library History, unlike story, is untidy with its endings. -Jane Yolen
-----Original Message----- From: Kathy Eaton [mailto:eatonkathy@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 08, 2000 3:08 PM To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: teen magazines
Hi. I want to order magazines for our new YA section. Currently the library receives Seventeen, YM and NEw Moon but would like more variety and would welcome all suggestions. What magazines are geared to teen boys? THank you. Post to the list or email me directly at eatonkathy@hotmail.com Kathy Eaton Assistant Director Grinnell Library Wappingers FAlls, NY ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@telus.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: YA Mystery Night MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:45:20 CDT Leah, We did a takeoff on Christie's "Body in the Library". This actually involved kids making up the mystery, clues, red herrings, props etc. Clues in the story could be investigated by looking in the appropriate books, sources. We used a mannequin as the "body". It took a long time to organize, but was lots of fun. One of our Science teachers this year made up a mystery involving chemistry. Karen Cordiner Leah Oswald wrote: > Help! I have a group of YA's that would like to do a mystery night, where > they > act out a mystery. Does anyone out there know where I can get a hold of > one appropriate for this age group? Our friends group did one earlier in > the year but > there was a lot of adult humor in it, and I was hoping that all the people > out in PUBYAC land could give me some ideas or resources to contact. > Please reply to my directly. If there is enought interest I will make a > list to post later. TIA > > Leah Oswald > Youth Services > Iola Public Library > leahoz@midusa.net > > Leah Oswald > Youth Services > Iola Public Library > 218 East Madison > Iola, KS 66749 > (316) 365-3262 ------------------------------ From: Walter Scott <wjscott@earthlink.net> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Research Survey on Filters MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:46:30 CDT THIS SURVEY HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE LIST MODERATOR,PLEASE POST ALLREPLIES TO:wjscott@earthlink.net
Pubyac Listserv Users:
To Whom It May Concern, my name is Walter Scott, and I am a student in the Library Science Program at Queens College. In addition I work as a Young Adult Librarian for the Brooklyn Public Library at the Redhook Branch. The survey is part of my research project for a graduate class on library research. The topic of the survey is Filtering in Libraries. The purpose of the survey is to gauge the extent of the problem, and also to see how other librarians are dealing with this problem. The survey is designed to be done quickly and without having to leave the computer or consult other sources of information. In other words it is designed to be a ‘Quick and Dirty Survey’. The confidentiality of all who participate will be protected. No names will be released and in fact the tops of the responses will be cut off to further protect the respondents. I need only the answers for my results and will gladly share the results with those who are interested. The reason that I have chosen to use a Listserv is that I can reach a large group of Librarians who perhaps have the same problems with Filtering, as do Librarians in Brooklyn. I thank you for your time and will post the questions on the next page so that you may view them and hopefully find them worthy of your valuable time. Please post alll replies to wjscott@earthlink.net
Sincerely… Walter J. Scott, MLS Candidate Survey
1)Filtering is an effective way to control objectionable materials in libraries. [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree [] No Opinion []Strongly Agree [] Agree 2)Without the use of filters there would be no effective way to control the use of objectionable materials in libraries. [] Strongly Agree [] Agree [] No Opinion [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree 3)Other methods of examining Internet content are not as effective as filtering in controlling the use of objectionable materials in libraries. [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree [] No Opinion []Strongly Agree [] Agree 4)Internet Software Filters are designed solely to control the use of objectionable materials in libraries. [] Strongly Agree [] Agree [] No Opinion [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree
5)Filters are foolproof and 100% reliable in blocking the use of objectionable materials in all its incarnations . [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree [] No Opinion []Strongly Agree [] Agree
6)Parents should be solely responsible for filtering their children’s use of the Internet. [] Strongly Agree [] Agree [] No Opinion [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree
7)Parents should be the ones to decide whether filtering software should be turned off when their children are using the Internet. [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree [] No Opinion []Strongly Agree [] Agree 8)The use of a smart card system allowing parents to choose from a variety of filtering options would relieve librarians of deciding what their children view on the Internet. [] Strongly Agree [] Agree [] No Opinion [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree
9) Librarians should not be liable for failing to protect children from materials that are allegedly obscene or harmful to minors. [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree [] No Opinion []Strongly Agree [] Agree
10) The use of filters compromises a libraries role in facilitating freedom of expression in an electronic arena. [] Strongly Agree [] Agree [] No Opinion [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree 11) Filters can affect the level of service a library can offer patrons. [] Strongly Agree [] Agree [] No Opinion [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree 12) As more information becomes available via the Internet, filters can unintentionally block access to constitutionally protected speech on the Internet. [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree [] No Opinion []Strongly Agree [] Agree 13) Filters are ineffective in blocking access to pornography as many of these sites are optimized to "fly under the radar" of conventional filtering software. [] Strongly Agree [] Agree [] No Opinion [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree 14) Filters cast a wide net and are designed to block access to non-pornographic sites thereby limiting the delivery of library services via the Internet. [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree [] No Opinion []Strongly Agree [] Agree 15) The use of filters in libraries put librarians in the role of parents as far as deciding what their children can view on the Internet. [] Strongly Agree [] Agree [] No Opinion [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree 16) Filters accidentally block access to innocuous and useful Internet sites. Example: Breast Cancer [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree [] No Opinion []Strongly Agree [] Agree 17) Filters intentionally block access to sites that have nothing to do with the viewing of objectionable materials. [] Strongly Agree [] Agree [] No Opinion [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree 18) Software Vendors may block sites by using keyword searches that look for and block sites with objectionable words or phrases. [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree [] No Opinion []Strongly Agree [] Agree 19) Software vendors often will not reveal the criteria used in blocking sites. [] Strongly Agree [] Agree [] No Opinion [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree 20) Whether a filter is "content based" or "viewpoint based" it can be manipulated to the point that the delivery of library services via the Internet is compromised. [] Strongly Disagree [] Disagree [] No Opinion []Strongly Agree [] Agree ------------------------------ From: "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Bridge to YA authors Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:47:42 CDT Two local school librarians asked me for a list of NEW YA authors who bridge the gap between juvenile fiction and full-blown YA. They want these books/authors to suggest to FIFTH graders who are reading above age level, but are NOT ready for books that deal with heavier themes, sexual content, etc. These librarians are very aware of authors from the 80's and early 90's (Paulsen, Cooney, Voigt, Hobbs, etc. They want to know who they might have missed. I've gathered some suggestions from YALSA and my own reading, but I'd like to see what people on this list have to suggest. I also went through Michael Cart's Top 100, which was helpful! (I included single book suggestions as well as authors in general, so chime in with those, too!) Please keep in mind that we are looking for RECENT authors who write books with content and themes are appropriate for FIFTH graders. Thank you in advance! M. Neiman neiman@glasct.org (or mellifur@tiac.net) Welles-Turner Memorial Library Glastonbury, CT http://www.wtmlib.com The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my organization. ------------------------------ From: Ellen Snoeyenbos <ellens@ocln.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Library mystery Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:49:06 CDT There was a library murder mystery written a few years ago and published by ALA for use at Friends events and YA programs. I used it at the Holmes Public Library in Halifax, MA a few years ago and my YAs had a lot of fun. Try contacting Leslie Morrissey, library director of the Holmes Public Library <hfxpl@tiac.net>. She will remember it and, hopefully, find the material for you. ALA should also have it in their back files... Good Luck! It will be a lot of fun, I'm sure. Ellen Snoeyenbos ------------------------------ From: Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Authors at public libraries Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:50:11 CDT Hello, We're interested in having a well-known author visit our library next spring. I've looked at publishers' materials and some books, but most are about author visits to schools. Since we don't have a natural audience like schools do, I'm curious as to how other public libraries have created successful author programs. thanks very much, Laurel Sharp Liverpool (NY) Public Library (central New York) serving 52,000 people lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org Liverpool ------------------------------ From: James Asbury <jamesasbury@yahoo.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Robert E. Lee's birthday MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:51:35 CDT
--- HFL_LISA@stls.org wrote: > I think the question was how you could justify > joining a holiday > that celebrates the leader of the Civil Rights > movement and one of the > pro slavery leaders of the CIvil War. NOT how you > can combine a holiday > such as Presidents day! > As opposed to, say, a pro slavery leader of the Revolutionary War? James __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: "Laurie Rose" <lrose@orono.lib.me.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Accelerated reader MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:52:49 CDT Hello, I seem to remember a recent discussion about the pros and cons of using the accelerated reader program. Our Middle School is currently considering buying this and I would like to hear any opinions that you would like to share - please e-mail me personally. TIA Laurie Laurie Rose Youth Services Librarian Orono Public Library Orono, Maine 04473 lrose@orono.lib.me.us ------------------------------ From: jennifer parker <jenlibrarian@yahoo.com> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Jumping Craft MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:54:01 CDT I am working on a storytime unit on Jumping (Our SRC is Open a book...Jump In). I am looking for a craft idea that isn't frogs. Does anyone know of anything. Thanks ===== Jennifer Parker Cobb County Public Library jenlibrarian@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: Lesley Knieriem <lknierie@suffolk.lib.ny.us> To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Papercutter MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:55:12 CDT After 25 years or so, we have finally given up on our old paper-cutter. We are looking to purchase a new, heavy duty one, capable of cutting through cardboard or multiple sheets of paper. Looking through the catalog reveals wildly different prices and capacities, but the top of the line models seem to push a couple hundred dollars. Are they worth the extra money? If anyone would care to recommend a brand or model that they *love*, or warn us about one to stay away from, I would gratefully accept any advice off list. Thanks! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ Lesley Knieriem ~ ~ YA / Reference Librarian (631) 549-4411 ~ ~ South Huntington Public Library fax (631) 549-6832 ~ ~ Huntington Station, NY 11746 lknierie@suffolk.lib.ny.us ~ ~ ----------------------------------------------------------------- ~ ~ Nunc adeamus bibliothecam, non illam quidem multis instructam ~ ~ libris, sed exquisitis. -- Erasmus ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ From: Tina Shelton <TShelton@ci.carrollton.tx.us> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: RE: Juvenile Videos MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:56:38 CDT We have a separate section for our video collection. We first shelve the fiction videos by title, the nonfiction by dewey decimal number. In our library system, the parent chooses whether or not the child can or cannot check out videos. This is on the library card application. If a parent decides his/her child can check a video out, it can either be a g-rated children's video or a video from the adult collection, which could be an r-rated video. For the youth services department, I select items that I think that kids will like. If they want a movie that is pg or pg-13, once again, they would have to go to the adult section. We have some Disney animation & older titles as well as other entertainment videos for kids. As far as new releases, it depends on the title & whether or not I have had requests or if I think the kids will like the movie.
Tina Shelton Youth Services Librarian Frankford Village Branch Library Carrollton, TX (972)466-4810 tshelton@ci.carrollton.tx.us ------------------------------ From: Vicki Ankrapp <vickia@pcl.lib.wa.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: hearing impaired storytimes questionnare Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:58:07 CDT Hello Pubyacers: I am researching storytimes for the hearing impaired. For all of the libraries who offer them: 1. Are the hearing impaired children mainstreamed into a storytime with hearing children? Or do you have storytimes for just the hearing impaired children? 2. How many children are in the storytime? How many hearing impaired children? 3. What is the format of your storytime for hearing impaired children? 4. How do you handle situations unique to the hearing impaired children? 5. Other advice you have to offer? Thanks you so much! Vicki vickia@pcl.lib.wa.us ------------------------------ From: "Terri Anderson" <terran@chippewalibrary.org> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Stumper: cat and storm MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:00:01 CDT Thanks to all who responded--The title we were thinking of is "The Mousehole Cat" by Antonia Barber. Now to see if the patron agrees. Hope I can help some of you out another day. Take care. Terri Anderson Children's Librarian Chippewa Falls Public Library 105 W. Central St. Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (715)723-1146; Fax (715) 720-6922 ------------------------------ From: "Bond, Ruth" <RBOND@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us> To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Recruitment: Youth Services Librarian MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:01:52 CDT SENIOR LIBRARIAN ($43,051-$52,329/Yr. + ex. Benefits inc. 2% at 55) City of Santa Barbara, Ca. Supervise & train library staff & coordinate Youth Services program. Perform reference & reader's advisory services, program planning & implementation, collection development & evaluation. Library & supervisory experience highly desirable. Filing Deadline: 6/9/00. For application contact: (805) 564-5316 or www.ci.santa-barbara.ca.us/jobs.htm ------------------------------ From: Selma Levi <slevi@mail.pratt.lib.md.us> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: saki stumper MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:03:34 CDT Hi, A patron is interested in a Japanese folktale from Okinawa (she thinks) that has as an element in its storyline the following: fireflies that get drunk on saki!?! She heard it mentioned in passing on NPR when they were interviewing a jazz musician?! Any help would be appreciated! I'll be sure to let everyone know if we find the right suspect. Thanks in advance. Selma K. Levi slevi@epfl2.epflbalto.org voice # 410-396-5402 ------------------------------ From: "Dawn Longo" <dlongo@suffolk.lib.ny.us> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Thank you sunlight stumper MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:05:18 CDT A big thank you to everyone who knew the sunlight "book" was really a short story by Ray Bradbury. He will be thrilled to know the title is All summer in a day. Thank you. ------------------------------ From: Sally Jeanne Kappler <sjk@curtislibrary.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper -- Girl and Bear (revisited) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:06:59 CDT Thanks to all who have replied so far. Most of you have suggested this is our friend, Pooh. That was our suggestion, too, but the patron says it is not Pooh. Please keep thinking.
Sally Jeanne Kappler Reference Librarian Curtis Memorial Library Brunswick ME 04011 ------------------------------ From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> Subject: Don't just condemn censors, confront them Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:08:40 CDT from free! Don't just condemn censors, confront them http://www.freedomforum.org/news/2000/05/2000-05-10-02.asp "We must keep firmly in mind that it is not just the First Amendment rights of journalists or authors or librarians that we defend, but of those millions who visit your libraries."
_________________________ 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: PATRICIA JAMES <pj0002@mail.pratt.lib.md.us> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:10:38 CDT A patron is looking for fiction (Juvenile or young adult) for a 11 year old boy (good reader) dealing with mental illness, specifically "bipolar" or "manic depressive". Please send any responses to patjames@erols.com Thanks, Pat Pat James Childrens Services Frederick County Public Libraries pj0002@mail.pratt.lib.md.us ------------------------------ From: "Joanne E. Robinson" <JRobinson@ptlibrary.org> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Stumper-desolate mountain MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:12:35 CDT A patron would like to find out if anyone recognizes a book she read in the early 70's. She thinks it may have "desolate" in the title. A boy and a girl (maybe 11 years old) are attempting to survive on a mountain after a plane crash. They have a baby with them that they help eat by soaking a rag and having the baby suck on it. There may even be a deserted cabin involved somehow. Please reply to me at jrobinson@ptlibrary.org <mailto:jrobinson@ptlibrary.org> . Thanks for your help! I assured her that there is always a Pubyacer out there who will not be stumped by the hardest questions. This one is probably something I should know and will be very embarassed over, but it is not hitting any bells. Thanks. Joanne Robinson Peters Township Public Library McMurray, Pa Jrobinson@ptlibrary.org <mailto:Jrobinson@ptlibrary.org> ------------------------------ End of PUBYAC Digest 136 ************************ |
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