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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>
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 256
PUBYAC Digest 256
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Warning in book?
by ES/AP <espicer@triton.net>
2) Re: professional dress for librarians
by Jeanne Smith <jsmith@cromaine.org>
3) RE: professional dress for librarians
by Aarene Storms <astorms@kcls.org>
4) My Heart
by "Michelle Gabbard" <smgabbs_2@hotmail.com>
5) harry potter and the onion
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
6) Native American Book
by "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
7) faculty meeting visits
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
8) Public Performance Rights
by "Jeanenne Reid Robinson" <jrrchild@hotmail.com>
9) List of listservs & My Heart Is On the Ground
by "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
10) RE: Animorphs Program
by Judy Stewart <stewartj@clpgh.org>
11) Re: professional dress for librarians
by Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
12) Caldecott Contender List
by Ginger Armstrong <armstrongg@co.chesterfield.va.us>
13) Re: Harry Potter...what else?!
by ABZiemba@aol.com
14) Re: Animorphs Program
by ABZiemba@aol.com
15) aquariums
by Kate McCaffrey <katem@twcny.rr.com>
16) Re: junie b. jones issue
by Carol Leeson <cleeson@nslsilus.org>
17) shelflists
by "Chain, Kathy" <kchain@roseville.ca.us>
18) Stumper - Abiyoyo's Origins
by Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
19) Position Available - YA/Reference Librarian
by ocean@sealib.org
20) Stumper: Gorilla Fiction
by Jennifer Longbrake <longbrj1@oplin.lib.oh.us>
21) STUMPER: old sisters quilting
by "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
22) Stumper - Old photo book about cats
by Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
23) If you're going to CLA...
by "Roxanne Burg" <RBURG@mx.tol.lib.ca.us>
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From: ES/AP <espicer@triton.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Warning in book?
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 17:52:05 CDT
I wonder if this is an opportunity to allow patron's and staff a voice
without compromising the spirit of intellectual freedom and democratic
belief? Is it possible to generate a journal of some sort that is kept
in the reference section (possibly a three ring binder) in which patrons
are allowed to record information about objectionable books? Perhaps a
form of some sort that files by title (or author or both?) in which
other readers (but not library staff? or also library staff?) records
information about books like MY HEART IS ON THE GROUND. Perhaps a sign
or some way of letting patrons know to ask about what other readers have
to say about a particular title, if anything? I'm brainstorming
here--trying to find some way to deal with awful books without
compromising the freedom to select and use materials freely and
privately in a neutral setting. Also trying to find a way to allow folks
to feel like they have some say about controversial books like HARRY
POTTER without also granting the right to censor or dictate collection
specifications. Just a quick thought that may not hold up to scrutiny.
Has anyone done anything like this?
Ed
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From: Jeanne Smith <jsmith@cromaine.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: professional dress for librarians
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 17:57:48 CDT
Comfortable is my middle name! I believe in being neat, color coordinated
(at least I try!) and comfortable. I too am a children's librarian and my
one rule is - no dry cleanable clothes, I figure it is just a matter of
time before a child throws up on me! Your library may have a dress code.
We cannot wear shorts in the summer or blue jeans at any time. Common
sense plays a role here too. Hope I was of some help.
Jeanne Smith
Cromaine District Library
Hartland, MI
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From: Aarene Storms <astorms@kcls.org>
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Subject: RE: professional dress for librarians
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>> Has anyone found a good resource book on what to wear for librarians?
Well, uh, "sensible shoes" seem to be the industry standard....
...which in my case today means purple high-top sneakers.
For meetings and conferences I **do** tend to dress more like a grown-up,
but on
storytime days I try to wear fun stuff. And it's so hard to do the
"k-pom"
part
of the Anansi stories in a suit! I show up to work intending to WORK, and
I
don't want clothes getting in the way of it.
Just my opinion, which is not necessarily endorsed by my employers,
--Aarene
p.s. Yesterday it was cowboy boots.
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Most of my life I've spent reading books and riding horses.
The rest, I've just wasted.
Aarene Storms astorms@kcls.org
Richmond Beach and Kenmore Libraries
King County Library System
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From: "Michelle Gabbard" <smgabbs_2@hotmail.com>
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Subject: My Heart
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Today was my first day to receive pubyac messages!
I was intrigued with the My Heart is on the Ground discussion. We do not
have the book in our library. So I went to the Barnes and Noble web site
to
look the book up. I was first surprised to see that is part of the Dear
America series. I also read the reviews and thought I would pass this
review along.
I thought it might be helpful to someone.
L. Clair Mankiller (wolfsinger@ap.net),
April 21, 2000,
No Stars At All and Shame on Ann Rinaldi and Scholastic Press
I work in a Native American Art Museum and part of our mission statement is
to provide education and information to the general public (especially
elementary school children) about Native Americans, past and present. I was
first alerted to this book by Oyate Press and it was heartbreaking to read
it. It is a travesty of typical stereotypical misinformation; and moreso
because it is aimed at children. Ms. Rinaldi, and Scholastic Books, our job
of education is difficult enough without this 'white'-washed and way-so
inaccurate fiction masquerading under the guise of a 'diary.' I do not
condone censorship, but I shudder at the thought that many young people (and
older ones too) will be reading this book and assuming that history as
rewritten by Euro-Americans was how it was. Carlisle and other Indian
schools were not as depicted in this book at all. MY HEART IS ON THE GROUND
is not only stereotypical garbage, it is racist pablum. I have grandchildren
and this book will not fall into their hands, nor any other books by Ann
Rinaldi. I cannot imagine any author these days writing such a
disrespectful, inaccurate, and nauseating book. Some people will do anything
for money. Our true stories and histories are out there, so are our
storytellers.
Also recommended: There are many books written by Native Americans of all
tribes...check those out!
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: harry potter and the onion
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:14:47 CDT
I knew as soon as I saw this on the onion that it would cause us
grief.
The "J.K. Rowling advocates satanism" article is SATIRE. It
first appeared on the satirical website www.theonion.com
last
summer. Rowling DID NOT SAY ONE SINGLE WORD attributed to her in
the article. It is ALL MADE UP.
Christine M. Hill
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
chill@willingboro.org
My new book! Ten Terrific Authors for Teens, Enslow, 2000
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From: "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Native American Book
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:20:10 CDT
for the debate:
As is see it, this discussion is about responsible reviewing...not just
*My heart is on the ground.* Further, once you abdicate your
responsibility in advocating and supplying quality children's
literature, how do you justify keeping it on your shelves. Our buying
power is one of our only weapons for demanding quality from the
publishers.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for popular reading. I LOVE Harry Potter
and I like the gutsy quality of Junie B. Jones. But historical fiction
has its own criterea for excellence. Accuracy is high on the list and so
is respect for the subject. Literature featuring Native American Indians
are subject to even more stringent scrutiny. Notice how I worded the
previous statement? Did you realize there is a difference between
fiction written with Native American Indian characters and fiction
written by Native American Indian writers with Native American Indian
characters? The latter is what should be termed Native American
literature. It is the former that gives the most trouble. This is
different from *The color purple.* There you had a black writer writing
about an experience concerning black men/fathers. She supposedly had
some life experience of the subject. Ann Rinaldi, a respected and
prolific and non-Indian writer, did not, according to the Oyate
reviewers, treat her subject with accuracy and respect.
Why are they picking on her? It's because the power of words is awesome
and it is truly amazing how early in life words and images take root.
For instance: How many of you never gave a second thought about team
names like Braves, Redskins and Warriors? What is your immediate image?
Cartoon Indian? Indian in paint and feathers with tomahawk? I'm not
denying that the image of the Noble Savage, the brave, the warrior is
nostagic and steeped in romance and drama and positively reeks of
history (can you count the stereotypes?). The subtilty is that those
names convey the belief that Indians are only those images of the past
and unconsciously infect people with the idea that Indians are people
with no relevancy in the present and therefore no real right to their
history, their images and no real right to how that history and those
images should be presented/represented. However, Native American Indians
do have a right to their history, their images and should have a say in
how their past is presented/represented. This particular example was, in
part, worked out in "Harjo et al vs Pro Football, Inc." Harjo et
al won
on April 2, 1999, when a three-judge panel unanimously decided to cancel
federal protections for Washington's professional football team because
it "may disparage Native Americans and may bring them into contempt or
disrepute." Their victory was appealed and now is in federal district
court.
Why mention a sports dispute in connection with literature? To show the
scope of concern Native American Indians have with
ownership/responsiblity of their cultural property. To show the vigor of
objection to cultural appropriation. To show the connection that
literature (even historical fiction) has with both. To show that concern
over characterization of Native American Indians is not limited to *My
heart is on the ground.*
If you have reviewers who are Native American Indian or who work
extensively with Native American Indians, they have a pretty strong idea
of the validity of the information they are examining in books
containing Native American Indian characters and should be reliable
indicators of cultural accuracy.
I have struggled and struggled with this topic. (Should I say anything
at all. Have I said too much.) I feel it deeply. I hope I have
contributed a little understanding of the broader implications.
grace
great-granddaughter of Richard Davis and Nannie Aspenall, students at
Carlisle;
granddaughter of Richenda Davis, born in 1888 at Carlisle, student at
Riverside Indian School;
daughter of Emerydean White, student at Chilocco Indian School;
cousin to Suzan Harjo of Harjo et al.
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: faculty meeting visits
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:25:45 CDT
This year I am not sending out my annual "teacher
letter" requesting advance notice of assignments that
I get very little response to. Instead, next week I am
going to speak to two faculty meetings. Does anyone
have any handouts they use successfully when they
speak to teachers' meetings or ideas about what I can
say to elicit their cooperation. Thanks for your help.
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From: "Jeanenne Reid Robinson" <jrrchild@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Public Performance Rights
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:31:16 CDT
Thanks to everyone that responded to my question about public performance
rights for YA movie programs.
Swank 1-800-876-5577
www.swank.com
One person emailed me saying that you can get a catalog from Swank upon
request.
Another potential source from an email:
This comes up all the time on Videolib - but can I remember it?
no. One place is Swank. The web address is www.swank.com.
I know there
is another company. If you check the Videolib archives - located at the
University of California at Berkeley -
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/VideoLib/archive.html.
Or, ask Videolib - videolib@library.berkeley.edu.
This a great
resource for librarians who work with video in any way, shape or form.
Good
luck!
Becky Tatar
Jeanenne Robinson
Jrrchild@hotmail.com
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From: "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: List of listservs & My Heart Is On the Ground
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:36:47 CDT
Dear all -
As soon as everyone has had a chance to answer the query about listservs
(which one's do you subscribe to besides PUBYAC?) i will post the list to
the list (over ubder and around the list). I am giving everyone until next
week to answer. Please send instruction for joining with your
recommendations. Thanks.
Re: My Heart is on the Ground. Are not the operative words here
"historical
fiction?" I object more to the format of the books because a child
could
actually be uninformed enough to think this was fact instead of fiction,
since most of the warning signs are in the back of the book. I hadn't
thought about that until I read the oyate review. Our director and I have
hashed this around - clearly warnings on any book are not the answer - at
least not for us. If you put warnings on one book you are then committed
to
putting warnings on all of them - Junie B Jones, In the Night Kitchen, all
historical fiction, all banned books, and the list goes on.
In my opinion, not always humble but mine nonetheless, warnings are not the
answer. Information is - perhaps a book mark regarding historical fiction
and what it is and is not, maybe a column in a newsletter addressing the
same issue, maybe an outreach program to schools regarding historical
fiction, accuracy and etc. All of these are things we do all the time.
I
will say it again - our job is to provide the experience. Our patrons job
is to choose the experience or not, as they see fit.
Cathy Norman
Youth Services Librarian
Fairport Harbor
Public Library (OH)
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From: Judy Stewart <stewartj@clpgh.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Animorphs Program
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:42:15 CDT
jennifer,
I prepared an program On "Shape-Changers" for Halloween YA last year,
but
received no interest. It still seems like it would be a great program.
My
plan was to use stories from various traditions that involve shape-changing
-
get them to share - stories like Beauty and the Beast, and then introduce
the
Selkie tales (most are unfamiliar with them), then get into the werewolves.
Jane Yolen has a very good book on Shaperchangers. I used Animorphs in the
publicty to try to capture attention. My plan was to ask the kids to think
about, maybe even write a story about what kind of shape they would change
into.
hope this helps.
Judy Stewart
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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From: Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: professional dress for librarians
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:47:50 CDT
On Tue, 26 Sep 2000, Bonnie Wright wrote:
> Has anyone found a good resource book on what to wear for librarians?
<snip>
> I work as a Children's Librarian in a public library, and I am on my
> feet a lot. I don't appreciate clothing that is too formal, or hard to
> move in.
I highly recommend SAS shoes. They're professional, attractive and very,
very comfortable. And expensive, of course, but worth it.
I don't think sweaters and pants for children's librarians is unreasonable
at all.
-Maggi Rohde, who likes long skirts and vests
Public Serivces Librarian
Milan Public Library
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From: Ginger Armstrong <armstrongg@co.chesterfield.va.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Caldecott Contender List
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:53:31 CDT
Hi everyone!
I want to thank all of you who sent in suggestions for possible
Caldecott contenders for our mock Caldecott program. As promised, here
is the list of all suggestions that I received.
Buttons - Brock Cole (popular choice)
Cinderella - Kinuko Craft
Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type - Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy
Lewin
First Painter - Kathryn Lasky, illustrated by Rocco Baviera
The Girl Who Spun Gold - Virginia Hamilton, illustrated by Leo and Diane
Dillon
Henny-Penny - Jane Wattenberg
Henry Hikes to Fitchburg - D. B. Johnson
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? - Jane Yolen, illustrated by Mark Teague
I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato - Lauren Child
Jump Rope Magic - Afi Scruggs, illustrated by David Diaz
A Kitten's Year - Nancy Raines Day, illustrated by Anne Mortimer
Look Whooo's Counting - Suse MacDonald
Madlenka - Peter Sis
The Magic Nesting Doll - Jacqueline Ogburn, illustrated by Laurel Long
Olivia - Ian Falconer
Princess Chamomile's Garden - Hiawyn Oram, illustrated by Susan Varley
The Raft - Jim LaMarche
The Rain Came Down - David Shannon
Ring? Yo! - Chris Raschka
Roberto, the Insect Architect - Nina Laden
Wemberly Worried - Kevin Henkes
Wings - Christopher Myers
You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer! - Shana Corey, illustrated by
Chesley
McLaren
Thanks again to all who responded!
If you have any other suggestions, feel free to send them on.
Ginger Armstrong
Chesterfield County Public Library
Chesterfield, VA 23832
armstrongg@co.chesterfield.va.us
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From: ABZiemba@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter...what else?!
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:59:36 CDT
At our library at a party for ages 8-12, there was a race from a line and
back with 2 players playing against each other. They used brooms to sweep a
foam ball. I suppose any object that you could sweep would work. It sounds
simple but went over well.
For a more complicated game, I bet you could adapt a school basketball court
for a ground game, incorporating elements of basketball and dodgeball.
AZ
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From: ABZiemba@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Animorphs Program
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Have you seen the children's board books that have 3 complete pictures of
different animals. The pages are divided into 3 parts and by flipping part
of
the page various combinations of animal parts will create a new animal from
the different head, body and middle. You could probably make your own.
Also you could use morphing software and combine a child's picture with the
animal that he or she would like to be.
AZ
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From: Kate McCaffrey <katem@twcny.rr.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: aquariums
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:11:13 CDT
We're considering adding a small aquarium to our children's area and would
like to know what kind of experiences other libraries have had with this.
Have any of you arranged for a service contract, for example? what are the
pitfalls? Is there some type of timer-activated food dispenser for holiday
weekends? Any information would be greatly appreciated - either to the
list, or directly to my e-mail address.
Thank you!
Kate McCaffrey
Petit Branch Library
Syracuse NY
katem@twcny.rr.com
Kate McCaffrey
Onondaga County Public Library
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From: Carol Leeson <cleeson@nslsilus.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: junie b. jones issue
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:16:53 CDT
Chuck, I would agree with you on your opinion of good parenting. As
a
parent I would much rather prepare my child to make sound judgements when
he is faced with information, action or pressure that goes contrary to the
principles that we have tried to teach him. As a librarian however (or as
a neighbor, a friend or even a Sunday School Teacher) I do not believe it
is my obligation or my right to interfere with another parent's choice of
parenting style. If I witness or suspect physical abuse that is a
different story.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++++
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: "Chain, Kathy" <kchain@roseville.ca.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: shelflists
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:22:27 CDT
I am a relatively new employee at a small city library system (1 main,
1branch). This library has only been computerized for 3 years, and only
discarded the public card catalog 1 year ago. (For 2 years, the new OPAC and
the card catalog were both available.) The computer system we use is Dynix.
My question regards the paper shelflist, which is still maintained. I think
it is time to dispose of the shelflist, as it takes a great deal of time,
energy and money to maintain something that, in my opinion, is an out of
date device. However, this suggestion will meet opposition, so I thought I
would do a little homework, which is why I'm calling upon the collective
mind. What are your feelings regarding a shelflist? Are there any other
systems using both the computer database and a paper shelflist to maintain
collection records? Did anyone dispose of a shelflist and have deep regrets
about it? I'm a Children's specialist, not a cataloger, so is there some
wonderful benefit that escapes me? Any other comments or suggestions would
be helpful. Please respond to me at kchain@roseville.ca.us
Thank you,
Kathy Chain
Roseville Public Library
My opinions are my own and not my institution's
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From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - Abiyoyo's Origins
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:27:46 CDT
Dear Folks on the List,
I'm posting this message again because the original post
seems to have addressing problems. Many thanks to Dianne
Adams for forwarding replies that were sent to her
address. Also, I apologize for not wording the original
message very clearly.
My patron is seeking the African lullaby and folktale that
were the basis for Pete Seeger's song and picture book
"Abiyoyo."
In the book's introduction, Seeger says "I adapted this
story from an old South African folktale.
Once, putting my children to sleep,
I tried to sing them a lullaby I'd just learned out of a
book...At the foot of the page, the book said, 'This lullaby
is part of an ancient tale about a monster who eats people.
The parents get it dancing, and when it falls down in a fit,
it is dispatched by the parents.' I built the whole story
on that footnote."
He also indicates that he began singing his Abiyoyo song
sometime during the 1950s, so presumably the book from which
he learned it would have been published then or earlier. I'm
guessing that the lullaby was probably in the original
African language.
Can anyone help me identify this lullaby or the ancient
African tale about the monster who eats people? My patron
would like to compare Seeger's version with its source.
We have checked the Storyteller's Sourcebook, the
Stith-Thompson
Motif Index of Folk Literature and Jobes' Dictionary of
Mythology, Folklore and Symbol. Our copy of Aardema's Behind
the Back of the Mountain is currently checked out, so we
haven't been able to check it.
Thanks for any help you can provide--
Jean Hewlett
nbclsref@sonic.net
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From: ocean@sealib.org
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Position Available - YA/Reference Librarian
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:33:42 CDT
HELP WANTED - PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARIAN: Seabrook Library, a new, 18,000 square foot, modern facility
on the coast of NH, seeks a full-time, team-oriented, energetic,
self-starting, multi-tasking, politically savvy, high-tech, hip, Young
Adult / Reference Librarian. The successful candidate will be completely
consumed by a burning, unquenchable desire to provide the ultimate in
excellent service to the YA community in the town of Seabrook, and will
be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision. S/he will
also be: strongly committed to ALA's principles of IF, able to hit the
ground running, able to maintain calm in the midst of chaos, sensitive
to the needs of others, courteous and well-mannered, the possessor of a
terrific sense of humor, and extremely flexible and adaptable. Primary
duties include: total responsibility for development and management of
YA department; community/school outreach; some reference work; and some
main desk coverage. Other duties will include: assisting with
troubleshooting the library's PCs, computer network and software;
teaching Internet searching skills to the public; and managing the
E-rate program. Candidates must possess or be actively working towards
an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree, and must also possess
in-depth knowledge of: the essential elements involved in working with
YAs in a public library setting - including programming, and YA
literature; and basic current reference sources. Also required is a
working knowledge of: PCs, computer networking (NT), and MS Office;
public relations; and basic graphic arts skills. A demonstrated ability
to relate well to patrons of all ages is mandatory. Two or more years
of relevant library experience, knowledge of HTML/XHTML, familiarity
with TLC's software, and/or general library cataloging skills would be a
definite plus. Job requires evening and Saturday hours. Salary
negotiable. Excellent benefits include: vacation, sick leave, retirement
plan, fully-paid health and dental insurance, and the best of all worlds
- a quiet rural country setting, yet close to beaches, mountains and
large, vibrant cities. Position available immediately, job open until
filled. Questions? Call 603-474-2044. Please send cover letter, resume,
salary requirements, and three professional references ASAP to:
Elizabeth G. Heath, Director; Seabrook Library; 101 Centennial Street;
Seabrook, NH 03874-4506.
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From: Jennifer Longbrake <longbrj1@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Gorilla Fiction
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:39:26 CDT
I tried sending this previously but I have not received any responses so I
am going to try again.
I have a coworker looking for a fiction book that she read several years
ago that she believes it is a young adult book. It is about a young woman
who goes to study the gorillas. She lives with the gorillas and actually
has a female who bonds with her and looks to her for direction.
There is
another gorilla that is jealous of the human because of the protection and
direction that she gives the female gorilla.
While she is there she has a visit from two high school friends, a man and
woman. Just by scent, she knows that these two are involved. We thought
that it might be Gorilla Signs Love by Barbara Brenner, but after reading
the book she is sure it is not the correct book. She does highly
recommend that book also.
I would appreciate any help that you can give. We have checked novelist,
and what do you read next and tried our catalog but cannot seem to find a
winner.
Thank you for all of your help. Please respond to me at
longbrj1@oplin.lib.oh.us.
Jennifer Berning Longbrake
Youth Services Librarian
Amelia Branch Library
Amelia, OH
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From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER: old sisters quilting
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:45:04 CDT
To all:
A patron remembers the following picture book read in her youth (she
is now the advanced age of 17): "Two sisters are elderly and
bedridden. Their bed is extra-long, with a sister at each end. They
sew, quilt & embroider a quilt--bedspread, counterpane--which has
their childhood home on it--one picture at each end. Each sister has
a different style of doing it. The quilt ends up in a museum, and
every once in a while they turn it over so that the other side is
right side up."
Ring any bells? If it does, please respond directly to me at:
vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
Thanks!
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: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - Old photo book about cats
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:50:27 CDT
Our patron is searching for a children's book from the 1930s
or 1940s. It is illustrated with black-and-white photos of
cats. The cats are a family--Mother is named Samamtha,
kittens are Buzz, Fuzz, Suz, and Agamemnon. Agamemnon always
gets in trouble--falls in a jam pot, gets hooked on a fish
line, etc.
Does this ring any bells with anyone? Any suggestions will
be gratefully received.
Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa CA
nbclsref@sonic.net
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From: "Roxanne Burg" <RBURG@mx.tol.lib.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: If you're going to CLA...
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:56:24 CDT
If you're planning on attending the annual conference in Santa Clara this
year, please stop by the Trading Post on Monday, November 13. We could
also
use your displays and samples of anything you're willing to share with your
colleagues!
We're especially interested this year in program-related materials. This
would include flannelboard stories, patterns, crafts, resources, creative
props, how-you-did-it ideas, etc. Use your imaginations!
Please bring about 100 copies of items that are reproducible; or, bring
samples to display along with the bibliographic and/or resource information.
If you need more information, please feel free to give me a call. Thanks!
Roxanne Burg
Library Services Supervisor
Thousand Oaks Library (CA)
(805) 498-2139 x226
fax: (805) 498-7034
rburg@mx.tol.lib.ca.us
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