From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 00:01:04 CDT

Subject: PUBYAC digest 144

PUBYAC Digest 144

Topics covered in this issue include:

1) SIRSI or III kids' interfaces?

by Ian McKinney <ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us>

2) Lapsit/Infant story times

by Carol Leeson <cleeson@nslsilus.org>

3) harry potter, yet again

by "Allyson Goodwin" <Agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>

4) Re: How do we impact the teaching of reading?

by Sandy Farmer <sfarmer@hpl.lib.tx.us>

5) Re:Authors in library

by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>

6) Re: How do we impact the teaching of reading?

by "M. B. McCarthy" <marymc@lynx.sni.net>

7) Shelving Picture Books

by Nissa Perez <blathdubh@yahoo.com>

8) Re: Requesting videos

by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>

9) Re: Construction crafts

by Pat BeCraft <becrafpa@oplin.lib.oh.us>

10) Re: Librarians with MBAs

by "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>

11) Re: Library lingo: bookends

by "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@infolink.org>

12) Re: Library Olympics

by Cathy Hochadel <bu_cathy@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>

13) first library cards

by Diane Maroon <dmaro@nioga.org>

14) E-mail of May 15 re Unattended Youth Policy

by Michele Brannigan <GBrannig@ci.carrollton.tx.us>

15) Re: Furniture

by Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>

16) indoor space capsule

by "John Kantner" <cmhjohn@netwalk.com>

17) HIT: shelving instructions for volunteers

by Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>

18) Edgar Allan Poe Awards

by "Jeanenne Reid Robinson" <jrrchild@hotmail.com>

19) STUMPER: NEW BABY

by Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>

20) Stumper

by "Heather" <heather@elgin.net>

21) job posting

by "Baird, Jane H." <BairdJH@ci.anchorage.ak.us>

22) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

by Mary Lou Kowalewski <mkowalewski@grpl.org>

23) Job Announcement / Higher Ed / Iowa

by Barbara Safford <Barbara.Safford@uni.edu>

24) STUMPER Solved: Boy who solves codes

by "Betsy Johnson" <bljohnson@hdpl.org>

25) Stumper- black mayonnaise

by Rebecca Van Dan <rvandan@scls.lib.wi.us>

26) stumper

by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>

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From: Ian McKinney <ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: SIRSI or III kids' interfaces?

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:20:05 CDT

Does anyone have any experience with the SIRSI or Innovative automated

systems' kids' interfaces/catalogs? If so, what are your impressions? If

you've changed from another system recently, how do they compare to your

old system? (I'm especially interested in anyone who has migrated from

Dynix.)

My library is trying to decide between these and two other vendors (with no

kids' interface). Our initial explorations of SIRSI and Innovative

libraries' catalogs indicate that neither of their kid-friendly interfaces

really makes use of the full capabilities of the bibliographic

database--but we're not sure whether that is because the products CAN'T do

what we would like, or because the libraries we've seen have not CHOSEN to

customize in this area because of time constraints, etc.

Please email me directly, and I'll post a summary to the group, if there's

interest. Thanks!

Ian McKinney Tippecanoe County Public Library

Youth Services Librarian 627 South Street

(765) 429-0121 Lafayette, Indiana 47901-1470

ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us

http://www.tcpl.lib.in.us/youth/

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From: Carol Leeson <cleeson@nslsilus.org>

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Subject: Lapsit/Infant story times

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:31:32 CDT

I am curious how many are on what side of the fence out there and what

experiences others have had. I have heard in workshops that you do not

want to read a book to an infant class and show the pictures they way you

would in a toddler or preschool group. One of the reasons given is that

the baby's eye sight has not developed enough to see the pictures. I

understand this thought, but I have always felt that they are being held

lovingly by Mom or Dad and they are hearing my voice thus the story and

the cadence of written language. I also have young toddlers in my group

and they definitely benefit from my reading aloud. I had one little one

about six months old that got very excited everytime I brought the book

around for him to see.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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.

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From: "Allyson Goodwin" <Agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: harry potter, yet again

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:33:43 CDT

I saved a few of the Harry Potter idea letters. However I am looking more along the lines of crafts. I have the one letter on how to make the magic wands but would love any additional ideas out there.

email me at agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us

thanks

ally:)

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From: Sandy Farmer <sfarmer@hpl.lib.tx.us>

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Subject: Re: How do we impact the teaching of reading?

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:35:45 CDT

We provide so much that I don't think teachers understand.

1. Books. Children need more materials than are provided in the curriculum

provided by the school. The public library provides alternatives and bulk that the

schools cannot. We also provide popular materials that kids enjoy reading that

schools either cannot or will not provide.

2. Parental support. I think we have all had parents crying on our shoulders about

their child's reading or lack there of. Sometimes we provide alternative methods

of learning reading that the school does not or will not that lead to learning to

read. Sometimes as outsiders to the problem we can ask questions and discuss the

problems with a fresh view. More than once I have advised parents of their rights

to have a child tested for reading disabilities when the school does not present

that as an option.

3. Additional classroom materials for those teachers willing to take

responsibility for the materials and come and get them.

4. Early literacy opportunities provided by story times, toddler times, and Mother

Goose times, behavior modeling, and having readers available for children who

learn to read before they start school.

I have sent more than one child off to school from their last story time knowing

how to read through great parental effort and support from us. Just about every

time this has happened I have received thanks from the parents for our help. It is

our job to educate educators on what our mission is and how it complements,

supplements, and enhances their goals. We can be a powerful partner if allowed in.

Sandy Farmer

Houston Public Library

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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>

To: jean@clarksville.org, pubyac@prairienet.org,

Subject: Re:Authors in library

Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:37:33 CDT

It would be nice to know where your library is to know what region those

particular authors are available in.

Thanks in advance,

Debra Bogart

Youth Services

Springfield Public Library

Springfield, OR

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From: "M. B. McCarthy" <marymc@lynx.sni.net>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: How do we impact the teaching of reading?

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:40:02 CDT

Linda and all-

I'm experiencing some of the same questions right now. I've been

overseeing a series of Reading Readiness trainings and meeting some

blockades. Some folks just don't realize the librarian's role in literacy.

Is your panel going to address early childhood literacy (meaning zero to

ages three-four) as well? What is even more crucial, especially in Reading

Readiness, is the vast amount of work that must be done BEFORE age 3-4 to

get kids ready to read. Without addressing the youngest learners, I think

the panel won't find the answers they need.

They don't just need an institute for K-3 teachers, they need one for the

preschools and home care providers. The early literacy education that ISN'T

taking place in home care situations should be of great concern to your

panel as it drastically affects a child's ability to learn to read. K-3 is

in some ways, too late.

Mary McCarthy

ACLIN Support and Collections Librarian

Colorado State Library/BCR

Denver, Colorado

marymc@sni.net

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From: Nissa Perez <blathdubh@yahoo.com>

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Subject: Shelving Picture Books

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:42:41 CDT

I'm know this is a topic that has reared its head from

time to time. However, I do not recall if the

following has been asked lately.

One of my fellow librarians has suggested shelving our

picture books by title rather than author as that is

how the community asks for them. What I'd like to

know is if there are any libraries out there who do

this successfully? What do the rest of you see as

pro's and/or con's to this idea?

TIA,

Nissa Perez

Children's Librarian

East Los Angeles Library

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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>

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Subject: Re: Requesting videos

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:44:37 CDT

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Please tell me what your insurance fee for video is for.

=====

Sushila Mertens kidlit_2000@yahoo.com

__________________________________________________

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Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger.

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From: Pat BeCraft <becrafpa@oplin.lib.oh.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Construction crafts

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:46:27 CDT

I have also thought about doing a preschool storytime in this subject. I have also thought about contacting a construction company ( one of our favorite patrons has his own construction company ) and see if they can spare a man and a piece of eguipment t

hat he can demonstrate. Of course there is always the liability issues

to consider, but if the children didnt climb on the equipment.....It would be similar to a visit from the fire department. Just my 2 cents worth.

Pat BeCraft

Goshen Branch

Clermont County Public Library

Ohio

WLPL wrote:

> Hi all,

>

> We are in the process of having the street in front of the library widened and building new sidewalks. Of course, all the kids are agog with all the equipment at our front door. I thought I might do a storytime themed after construction. I have books

of big trucks, but we always do a craft, and I'm stumped. Any ideas?

>

> Thanks

> Pam

> children@wlaf.lib.in.us

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From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Librarians with MBAs

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:48:21 CDT

> Are there any librarians out there with MBAs, or is there anyone else who is

> thinking about getting an MBA? I've been accepted into a program, but am

> having trouble deciding if it's the best course of action. I know that I

> would like to work as a librarian in a public library, so I'm not sure how

> beneficial an MBA would be. Is a business background helpful (I've only taken

> a few business courses, but am interested in HR)?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Vanessa

> vmenor@is2.dal.ca

When I took my required course in management in library school, our

instructor spent some time sneering at library directors who may be

very good librarians but make terrible managers. I resented it then,

but now that I perform a lot of administrative functions, I find

myself wishing for more of a background in administration. I think

anyone who's planning on becoming a director, or even a mid-level

supervisor, would benefit from courses, if not an entire masters, from

an administration or public policy school. All the storytime training

in the world will not prepare you for the employee who decides that

established policy does not apply to her. Now an MBA or the

equivalent from a public policy school may not solve all your

problems, but I know that library school didn't provide any

preparation for the sticky HR issues that keep cropping up. Good

luck.

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

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From: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@infolink.org>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Re: Library lingo: bookends

Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:50:22 CDT

Our catalogs call them, "book supports," which drives me crazy.

Susan

sfichtel@infolink.org

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From: Cathy Hochadel <bu_cathy@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Library Olympics

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:55:02 CDT

Lisa -

On the 12th of August, I'm planning to wrap up my summer reading

program with "Lybrary Lympics" - and one of the players from our local

indoor professional football team will be joining us.

In preparation for the program, I'm saving any and all scratched,

chipped, and/or cracked CD's for a type of discus/frisbee "let's see how

far it will go" toss.

We'll do a standing broad jump using books to measure length (no

jumping over books - too much liability risk), and a "paperback stack"

(the tallest stack will win).

I am also thinking about "Hand Winding the Audio Tape", and a

match-up game using video cassettes and their boxes.

Of course, the old "walk with a book on your head" race will be

run, and I'm giving some thought to a "Check-In Challenge" - how many

books can be scanned and checked in - in 30 seconds.

I talked this program up at a local school, and the kids

(6th-8th gr) really got into some of the "sports." Kinda sound fun to

me, too!

Cathy Hochadel

Dayton & Montgomery County Public Library

Burkhardt Branch

4680 Burkhardt Ave.

Dayton, OH 45432

bu_cathy@dayton.lib.oh.us

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From: Diane Maroon <dmaro@nioga.org>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: first library cards

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Hi,

This is my first time writing for help. I am looking for a source where

I can

purchase stickers or buttons, etc. to give to young children getting

their

first library card. I am trying to update what we have.

Thank you

diane maroon

Niagara Falls Public Library

dmaro@nioga.org

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From: Michele Brannigan <GBrannig@ci.carrollton.tx.us>

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

Subject: E-mail of May 15 re Unattended Youth Policy

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 15:13:36 CDT

I would like to offer my apology to all who were in receipt of my recent

e-mail which appeared mistakenly on the listserve regarding the above

subject. In the e-mail the following sentence appeared "The management here

say that the police have told them to wait the hour before calling. I find

that hard to believe." Reading this now I understand how it might appear

that I did not believe what management had told me. The last sentence was

meant as an exclamation - something that, had you seen me say it, you would

have realized I was not criticizing my supervisors. Certainly, I did not

and do not now want to imply that I do not have trust in the administrators

of this library. I enjoy my job here. This was my first instance to go

"public" on the listserve and unfortunately, it was a lesson in how not to

write an e-mail letter! I love my profession and would do nothing to

disgrace it. Please accept my apology.

G. Michele Brannigan, Librarian

Youth Services

Frankford Village Branch Library

Carrollton, Tx

gbrannig@ci.carrollton.tx.us

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

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

Subject: Re: Furniture

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In January, we installed a new seating area which we refer to as

"Storyland". It is a wonderful, custom-made collection of benches on a soft

mat that all look like giant books...

...books spine up...books on their sides....books upside down.....a few of

the books have imprinted titles on them, such as , "Robin Hood", etc. The

creator even threw in an upholstered #2 pencil!!

The best part about it is when the upholsterer came up with the basic

seating idea for us, it was his 11 year old daughter who told him that it

was "boring" and "why not make the chairs look like giant books?".

He's now started a whole new business with that idea called "Big Cozy

Books". Besides custom making anything from one book bench to a whole

seating area such as ours, he also creates book-themed chairs, rockers and

tables. He'll make anything you like with a book theme. He will be

showcasing samples of his work at November's CLA meet in San Francisco but

if anyone plans to vacation out S.F. way, please feel free to call and come

see the set-up he did for us.

The upholsterer is Erik Olofson. He will have a new website ready to view

in a very short time, but if you call him, he will send you some promotional

material with pictures. He can be reached at (925) 447-4313. He was

wonderful to work with and we highly recommend him if you like style along

with function.

Sue Jones

(925) 931-3400 x 23

sue.jones.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html

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From: "John Kantner" <cmhjohn@netwalk.com>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: indoor space capsule

Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 15:18:35 CDT

We are are doing a space themed summer reading program and have heard of =

an "indoor space capsule/bubble" made out of large drop cloths and an =

electric fan. Does this ring a bell with anyone? If it does - how did =

you do it? Were kids able to stay under it? Any thoughts on this would =

be appreciated!

Thanks,

Janie Kantner

The Wagnalls Memorial Library

Lithopolis, Ohio

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From: Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>

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Subject: HIT: shelving instructions for volunteers

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Hello:

Here are the pertinent excerpts from the replies I received. It seems like

many of us have the same issue to solve!

Hi,

This is what I put in my volunteer notebook.

"Nonfiction Books : These are shelved according to the Dewey Decimal call

numbers beginning with the "000"s and are shelved in numerical order, 396s

coming before 397s, etc. In the case of numbers with digits after (note :

"after" is underlined) the decimal point, consider the numbers one digit at

a time, not as a whole. For instance, 596.39 will come before 596.5

because "3" comes before "5." If the numeric part of the call numbers are

the same, then shelve by author's last name in the same manner as "Fiction"

books."

***********

Have you tried using LC EASY? Its a software package that actually has the

user point and drag books to put them in order. It works great!

Unfortunately, I don't know how to order it--I inherited it with the

library.

***********

NONFICTION BOOKS (THE BACK AND LEFT WALLS.)

Holy Rosary Library uses the Dewey Decimal System to shelve the nonfiction

books. Most of the books are informational but the Dewey System does

include folktales, fairy tales, poetry and some literature books. It is

based on a number system, assigning similar categories the same number. It

begins with 000 and ends at 999. Decimals might be added to each whole

number so that the categories are much more exact. Each book has a call

number assigned. It is placed on the spine and inside the front cover. The

books are placed on the shelf in number order.

· Blue Planet by Barbara Embury Hehner 508 HEH

· The Solar System by Seymour Simon 523 SIM

· Soccer by Clive Toye 796.334 TOY

Use the author's last name if there are two or more books with exactly the

same numbers.

· Triceratops by Daniel Cohen 567.9 COH

· Seismosaurus by Don Lessen 567.9 LES

Shelving books is my least favorite part of my job.

***********

Here's something I've been toying with for my student aides for next year.

I think it might be what you need. (It's in a very rough format at this

time of year!) I've also attached it as a WORD document.

The library collection (non-fiction) is a THOUSAND DOLLAR BILL.

Think of putting the books away by groups of HUNDRED DOLLARS - but all the

numbers have to have three digits (for the 000's)

Smaller amounts of money come first.

010 011 015, etc.

Like Dollars, the Dewey Numbers can be broken up into smaller parts - CENTS

Smaller amounts come first

808.80 808.88 808.90

Add zeros to the right of all decimal numbers until there are the

same number of places for your "cents"

Although money only has two decimal places, the Dewey system can have lots

- but just fill in the zeros and thing $$ - smaller amount comes first

Of course, if the amount of $$ is the same, then organize by author or title.

---------------------

Diane K. VanGorden, LMS

email vang@baker.k12.mt.us

***************

Buying some inexpensive software can provide a standard level of training for

all your volunteers (and employees) without the need for sounding fussy or

scolding; you can just require that all volunteers and employees complete the

tutorial.

Here are two software products I found online that provide training in Dewey;

both are interactive programs where the user actually moves books into the

proper place on the virtual shelf and is scored on accuracy.

ShelveIt is $89; go to www.itcompany.com/shelveit.htm

DeweyEasy is at www.librarytools.com, and is $69.95. With this one, you can

download a free demo version. There is also an LC version if anyone needs

that.

Were I in your shoes, that's what I would do. Let us know how you like these

products if you try them.

Dianne Lyons

[with a brand-new MLS from SCSU (May 2000)]

***

Nothing quite that precise, but another librarian once explained it:

It's like dollars and cents. .01 (a penny) is less than .1 (add zeros when

needed--which would be ten cents), etc.

Hope that helps.

Linda

*********

I have a really simple, two-sided, laminated card with basic

instructions for each category, i.e. E, FIC, REF, PRO, etc.

Unfortunately, I just finished packing up the library and moving for

construction and remodeling, so I can't get my hands on it.

But...for each category, I give an example of the call number, an

explanation of that category, and WHERE and HOW in the library it is

shelved.

For the Dewey numbers, I have an example that shows how the numbers

"build", something like:

599

599.1

599.133

599.2

599.3

599.34

with enough examples to show that 599.133 really does come before 599.2,

not after, and then a simple explanation that if a book has the exact

same Dewey number, it is then filed alphabetically by the author's last

name. My experience with volunteers and Dewey is that they want to

treat the number AFTER the decimal like a whole number, so that .1

would come before .22 since 1 is smaller than 22??

Hope this helps!

*************

R. Shtulman

Erving Elementary School

28 Northfield Road

Erving, MA 01344

shtulman@erving.com

http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm

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From: "Jeanenne Reid Robinson" <jrrchild@hotmail.com>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Edgar Allan Poe Awards

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Does anyone know the Edgar Allan Poe award winners for Juvenile and Young

Adult books for 2000?

Thanks in advance,

Jeanenne Robinson

Jrrchild@hotmail.com

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From: Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: STUMPER: NEW BABY

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 15:25:10 CDT

I have a patron who is looking for a picture book about a young boy who is

expecting or has a new baby sibling and must share his room. He decides to

take over a "cubby hole" in the room as his own. There is a toy pictured

that he plays with that is something like a train that rides on a string.

I have tried A to Zoo and our professional staff's brains to no avail. I

would appreciate it if you know the book to send me the title and author.

Thanks. Tanya

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tanya DiMaggio

Children's Librarian

Slidell Branch

St. Tammany Parish Library

555 Robert Blvd.

Slidell,LA 70458-1600

504-646-6470 x17

504-645-3553 fax

tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us

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From: "Heather" <heather@elgin.net>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Stumper

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I have a nagging feeling that I should know this series of books.

However....a patron is looking for a series of 3-5 books that feature a

little girl. She comes to a family when she is about 7 years of age and she

is about 12 years in the last book. The patron believes that her name is

Emily but is not certain. At some point in the series, the main character

finds out that her real father is an earl, marquis, lord. When the mother

of the family with whom she is living becomes ill or dies, the young girl

takes the rest of the children to live with her real father.

I have looked in "Beyond Picture Books" and "The Book Finder" to no avail.

Would anyone be able to help?

Thanks you!

Heather Robinson,

heather@elgin.net

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From: "Baird, Jane H." <BairdJH@ci.anchorage.ak.us>

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

Subject: job posting

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Youth Services Librarian

Professional Librarian I

Z.J. Loussac Public Library

Anchorage, Alaska

Posting Date: May 8, 2000

Closing Date: May 24, 2000 at 5:00 p.m.

Job No: 190

PCN No.: 5373-3841

Starting Salary: $18.94 per hour

Temporary, until approximately December 2000

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

MUST APPEAR ON YOUR APPLICATION:

Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association

accredited school.

Prefer applicants with previous Reference and programming for youth

experience. Good communication skills and a strong commitment to public

service. Experience with library automated systems, electronic resources

and personal computers.

NATURE OF WORK

Assist patrons in finding and using library resources using both traditional

and electronic sources. Provide reference and reader's advisory to youth,

parents and care providers. Perform search strategies and bibliographic

retrieval. Develop, implement and promote library programs for youth.

Select and evaluate materials in assigned subject area. Develop

bibliographies and search aids for the public. Other related duties, as

assigned.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week within the overall time frame of Mon-Sun;

9am-9pm

TO APPLY

E-mail: wwer@ci.anchorage.ak.us

Internet: www.ci.anchorage.ak.us

Suite 720, City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave. 8am-5pm

Phone: Office 343-4453 Job Hotline 343-4451 Fax 343-4511 TDD 343-4889

Mailing Address: Employment, PO Box 196650, Anchorage, Ak 99519-6650

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From: Mary Lou Kowalewski <mkowalewski@grpl.org>

To: michlib-L@mlc.lib.mi.us, pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 15:34:12 CDT

Title: Librarian I/II - Branch & Children's Services

Location: Grand Rapids Public Library, 60 Library Plaza NE, Grand Rapids

MI 49503 (616) 456-4526

Salary: $38,918-$50,589

Application Period: Open until filled.

HOURS: 40.0 hrs/wk

Schedule requires evening & Saturday work.

BENEFITS: Full benefit package: medical, dental & vision; City pension

plan; 7 paid holidays; vacation; 6 "floating" holidays

NATURE OF WORK

Varied professional library work providing a broad range of services in

a branch library. Involves youth programming and

school visits, collection maintenance, contributing to selection and

evaluation of materials, and providing patron advisory and

reference services.

EXAMPLES OF WORK (Any one position may not include all of the duties

listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks

which may be found in positions of this class.)

Provides patron advisory and guidance services; answers reference

questions; performs on-line database searches; assists

patrons with computer searches at public access terminals; and assists

patrons in selection of non-book materials.

Involves coordinating and supervising the work of a small staff and

volunteers.

Prepares for and conducts library tours and programming.

Contributes to selection, development and evaluation of materials in

specialized or assigned area; recommends items to be

added or withdrawn from the library collections.

Compiles bibliographies as directed.

Direct other staff; give input to work evaluations.

May contribute to planning and development of continuing education and

community affairs programs.

May prepare and present programming to population of varied ages.

Attends professional meetings; keeps current with developments in

library science; participates in staff training.

Uses computers in various functions.

HOURS/LOCATION

This position is full-time for 40.0 hours per week with Saturday and

some evening work required.

(http://www.grapids.lib.mi.us/info/loc-hours.html)

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

Knowledge of modern library methods and techniques.

Knowledge of library resources, services, policies and procedures

demonstrated by experience.

Knowledge of the community and its characteristics.

Awareness of current trends in patron interests and needs.

Ability to effectively access and utilize Internet resources.

Ability to plan and deliver programs, including preschool story times,

book talks, puppet shows, and school visits.

Successful experience in branch operations, supervision, and community

contacts; ability to direct subordinates and give input

to their work evaluation, train personnel, make contributions to

planning and development of continuing education programs

and community affairs programs.

Ability to assess patron needs and utilize library resources in a timely

and efficient manner.

Ability to communicate with a diverse public in identifying and

satisfying individual interests.

Working knowledge of epixtech (formerly DYNIX) system and reference

procedures.

Ability to operate computer terminals for library work (software

applications) and reference searches (Internet, database

searching).

Manual dexterity and self-mobility; ability to hear and speak; visual

acuity necessary to retrieve and shelve library materials and

operate a computer terminal.

Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff

and patrons; ability to supervise a small staff.

Dependability and punctuality; willingness to adhere to schedule and

attendance guidelines.

City of Grand Rapids employment requires candidates to pass a physical

exam that does include a drug screen.

DESIRABLE MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in librarianship from an ALA accredited institution; or

an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Supervisory experience preferred. Coursework concentration in children's

and young adult literature.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Eligibility for Librarian's Professional Certificate, Level II, from the

Library of Michigan.

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From: Barbara Safford <Barbara.Safford@uni.edu>

To: pubyac@prairienet.ORG

Subject: Job Announcement / Higher Ed / Iowa

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 15:36:14 CDT

The University of Northern Iowa

College of Education

Department of Curriculum & Instruction

SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA STUDIES

INSTRUCTOR

The Division of School Library Media Studies at the University of

Northern Iowa is

seeking a full-time instructor beginning Fall 2000. This is a

three-year term

position allocated to teaching and teaching-related responsibilities.

Duties

include but are not limited to teaching entry level classes in the

program,

advising students, practicum supervision and participating in division,

department, college, and university professional activities.

Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library Science, four years of

recent, exceptional

practice as a library media specialist in K-12 settings, and successful

experience in teaching adult learners. Candidates with second Master's

Degree, or work begun on the doctorate and demonstrated potential for

research and writing are preferred.

Salary commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include TIAA-CREF

retirement, group life, disability, medical, and dental insurance.

Letters of application, vita and the names, addresses, telephone numbers

and email addresses of three references should be sent to:

Dr. Barbara R. Safford, Chair

Search Committee, SLMS

122 Rod Library

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0462

Applications received by May 26, 2000 will be given full consideration.

A letter of intent to apply is appropriate. The University is an equal

opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.

Questions about the position may be submitted to the search committee

chair. Barbara.Safford@uni.edu

Information about the university may be found at www.uni.edu and

www.uni.edu/coe/ci/slms for information about the school library media

studies program.

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From: "Betsy Johnson" <bljohnson@hdpl.org>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: STUMPER Solved: Boy who solves codes

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Thanks so much for the help.

The Castle book with the game is called Haunted Castle by Leo Hatras.

<Second, a boy is looking for a book about a castle. We used to have this

book in our collection and I can vaugely remember it. The copyright is most

likely after 1995. It is oversized with a black cover. It is similar to a

Where's Waldo book. The reader is suposed to search for symbols on each

page.

I have 3 suggestion for the code book which I will pass on to my patron

Alvin's Secret Code by Clifford B Hicks, Key to the Treasure by Peggy

Parrish, and Tony's Treasure Hunt by Holly and John Peterson

<First, I have a patron who is looking for a book that was read aloud to her

third grade class around 1967. All she remembers is that the main character

is a boy and he solves codes that have something to do with the alphabet.

Thanks so much,

Betsy Johnson

bljohnson@hdpl.org

Children's Librarian

Henderson District Public Libraries

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From: Rebecca Van Dan <rvandan@scls.lib.wi.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Stumper- black mayonnaise

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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 15:41:17 CDT

Hello-- I'd like to pick your collective brains on this one.. An older

teen asked if I could help her find a fantasy she read a while ago. She

thought it was an older book and that the author was Irish. It was an adult

book, maybe a bit obscene, about a mortal king inviting the queen of

Elfland to dinner, and something about "black mayonnaise". Any ideas?

Thanks!

Rebecca Van Dan

Young Adult Librarian

Middleton Public Library

7425 Hubbard Ave

Middleton, WI 53562

(608)831-5564

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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>

To: child_lit@rutgers.edu, pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: stumper

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A patron is looking for a series of small picture books which he

remembers from the 1930s, similar to Beatrix Potter's.

Characters included grasshoppers and katydids, but series is NOT

Susan Coolidge's Katy Did books.

Please excuse the cross-posting.

Christine M. Hill

Willingboro Public Library

One Salem Road

Willingboro, NJ 08046

chill@willingboro.org

My new book! Robert Ballard: Oceanographer Who Discovered the

Titanic, Enslow, 1999

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