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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 339
PUBYAC Digest 339
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) YOUNG ADULT/TEEN ADVISORY BOARDS
by penningmc@forsyth.lib.nc.us
2) Teen Reading Club materials
by "Berni Couillard" <bcouilla@dakota.lib.mn.us>
3) Job openings
by Barb Niekamp <niekamba@oplin.lib.oh.us>
4) Stumper: Hot Fudge Sundae
by Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
5) Stumper; Jazz Song... "In the Mood"
by "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>
6) Is nothing sacred?
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
7) Pageant wagon thank you
by "Ginny McKee" <ginny1222@hotmail.com>
8) STUMPER
by Kathleen Lescoe <klescoe@farmington.lib.ct.us>
9) STUMPER
by "Karen Brown" <BrownK@ci.monterey.ca.us>
10) job opening in South Carolina
by "Jane G. Connor" <janec@leo.scsl.state.sc.us>
11) Survival Stories-Compiled
by "Tara Eliason" <tmantsch@cshnyc.org>
12) (no subject)
by "PAULA LAWSON" <pjml64@hotmail.com>
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From: penningmc@forsyth.lib.nc.us
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: YOUNG ADULT/TEEN ADVISORY BOARDS
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:04:52 CST
I know this has been discussed at various times, but of course I didn't
need the information at the time. We are considering starting a TAB
and
would like some ideas about what other Teen Boards do and what ages are
considered. Are they involved in any programming, collection
development,etc.?
Responses can be faxed at 336-945-9745 or e-mailed.
Thanks
Melinda Pennington
Forsyth Co.Public Library
Lewisville Branch
PENNINGMC@FORSYTH.LIB.NC.US
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From: "Berni Couillard" <bcouilla@dakota.lib.mn.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teen Reading Club materials
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Has anyone had success with using a pre-packaged set of materials for a Teen
Reading Club? We would be interesting if any companies and/or library
systems were offering these for sale. Thank you.
Berni Couillard
Coordinator of Children's Services
Dakota County Library System
Eagan, MN 55123
phone 651-688-1527; fax 651-688-1530
bcouilla@dakota.lib.mn.us
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From: Barb Niekamp <niekamba@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Job openings
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Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:05:27 CST
"1st in Nation" ranking continues the Washington-Centerville
Public Library=
growth patterns. Looking for customer focused Librarians exp. in
program=
planning/execution, collection maintenance, goal development.
MLS pref.
Team Leader, Youth Services
WANTED: A caring and creative leader, who can plan programs and
direct=
staff, to enlarge minds and energize children's usage of a
progressive=
public library ranked #1 nationally.
Why Washington-Centerville Public Library:
=B7 Fast paced, stimulating environment=20
=B7 Initiative, creativity, and hard work encouraged and rewarded
=B7 Ranked #1 on the HAPLR Index among libraries serving 25-50K population;=
2nd among country's 9000 libraries in statistics measuring usage,
support,=
and efficiency
=B7 Employer AND employee retirement contributions both fully paid by=
library (total of 22% paid to Public Employees Retirement System)
=B7 Comprehensive health care benefits (including vision and dental care)
=B7 7 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays each year
Job Description:
=B7 Expert in Children's literature=20
=B7 Collection development and maintenance
=B7 Patron assistance, including research, to=
children/teens/parents/teachers/others
=B7 Staff leadership and development: employee development, oversight, task=
assignment, feedback, and performance evaluations
=B7 Program administration and alignment with WCPL mission: planning,=
procurement, execution, and evaluation
=B7 Collaborative work with other Youth Services Team Leaders=20
=B7 Representation to other departments and management
=B7 Annual planning to meet WCPL goals and assure quality children's
service=
and programming; provide monthly progress reports
=B7 Clear communication of departmental objective and plans=20
=B7 Marketing, project management, and fiscal management duties
=B7 Other tasks/projects as assigned
Qualities of Ideal Candidate:
=B7 Master's of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or=
related Master's Degree plus work experience
=B7 Over 3 years experience working with children, or comparable coursework
=B7 Demonstrated working knowledge of children's resources, in print and=
on-line
=B7 Solid understanding of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,=
and Access), desktop publishing tools (Publisher), and the Internet
=B7 Experienced leader with strong planning skills: strategic planning,=
project management, budgeting, and analytic capabilities
=B7 Strong customer service skills; an ability to work with patrons of all=
ages
=B7 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
=B7 Creative programming experience: creation, presentation and evaluation
=B7 Ability to meet scheduling requirements
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For more information on the Washington-Centerville Public Library: =
www.wcpl.lib.oh.us
For more information about our community:
City of Centerville www.mvcc.net/Centerville
Washington Township www.washingtontwp.org
Dayton www.activedayton.com
To apply:
Submit current resume, with cover letter, and references to:=20
Children's TL-Pubyac
Washington-Centerville Public Library
111 W. Spring Valley Rd.
Centerville, OH 45458
Via e-mail: wcplpers@oplin.lib.oh.us
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REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
WANTED: A committed, forward-thinking individual to join the reference
team=
of a progressive, nationally recognized public library. This is
a=
full-time position. Salary $30,368+=20
Job Description:
=B7 Provide traditional & electronic reference assistance to patrons,=
including research assistance, in-depth searching and specialized
reader's=
advisory service to adults, children, teachers and special groups.
=B7 Actively promote and market library service, programs and materials to=
public and staff through both formal and informal means.
=B7 Select materials in assigned areas.
=B7 Build assigned area of collection, including evaluation, reporting,=
filling of subject gaps and comprehensive planned upgrades of the=
collection.
=B7 Plan, develop training materials, schedule, promote, present and=
evaluate reference programs including general, Internet and special=
interest according to library goals.
=B7 Coordinate with trainer to provide patrons with information and/or=
programming on new databases.
=B7 Assist in providing orientation and training for new staff members and=
volunteers.
=B7 Develop collection of foreign language materials.
Qualities of Ideal Candidate:
=B7 Master's of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or=
related work experience
=B7 2 years library experience (public library experience preferred)
=B7 Demonstrated knowledge of reference work
=B7 Strong presentation, interpersonal, communication and customer service=
skills
=B7 Experience with adult programming=20
=B7 Experience searching with traditional and electronic resources
(Internet=
search engines, web & CD-ROM databases)
=B7 Solid understanding of and proficiency with technology: Windows, MS=
Office, MS Publisher, MS FrontPage, HTML preferred
=B7 Ability to meet scheduling requirements
Why Washington-Centerville Public Library?
=B7 Fast-paced, stimulating environment
=B7 Initiative, creativity, and hard work encouraged and rewarded
=B7 Team-based environment using progressive business practices and=
analytical decision making techniques
=B7 Vision centered organization with exceptional patron-centered service
=B7 22% of salary contributed to retirement fund by employer
=B7 Comprehensive health care benefits (including vision care)
=B7 Deferred compensation plan & other benefits
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
The Washington-Centerville Public Library is a busy, successful suburban=
library with two full service facilities. Recently the Library was
ranked=
the Best Library in the Nation for its population category; it is
also=
among the top 7% of Ohio libraries in terms of size and transactions.
Our=
users are very enthusiastic about our library because we are=
patron-oriented, service focused, and our buildings are attractive to
be=
in. We are well supported financially. For more
information on the=
Washington-Centerville Public Library: www.wcpl.lib.oh.us
=09
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
Centerville is an attractive suburb of Dayton, located seven miles from the=
center of the city. The charm of a small town, the fine services
of a=
suburban location, and the cultural advantages of the city are
available
to=
residents. For more information about our community: City
of Centerville=
www.mvcc.net/Centerville
Washington Township www.washingtontwp.org
and Dayton www.activedayton.com
TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume, and references to: REFERENCE-Pubyac,=
Washington-Centerville Public Library, 111 West Spring Valley Road,=
Centerville, OH 45458. E-mail: wcplpers@oplin.lib.oh.us
Barbara Niekamp
Secretary/AV Technician
Washington-Centerville Pub. Lib.
111 West Spring Valley Rd.
Centerville, OH 45458
937-435-7375 ext. 25
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Hot Fudge Sundae
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Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:05:48 CST
Yet another stumper - either our patrons are coming up with harder
questions or my brain isn't working today... Anyway, I have a patron
looking for the story "Hot as Summer, Cold as Winter" in which a
spoiled
prince demands that the royal cook serve him a dish that matches the
story's title. Eventually the cook comes up with the hot fudge sundae.
I've looked in our collection and done a web search with no luck. Anyone
know where I can find a copy of this?
--
Becky Ann Smith, Children's Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper; Jazz Song... "In the Mood"
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:06:06 CST
I'm looking for the old jazz song "In the Mood," performed by a
bunch of =
clucking chickens. It was around about 15 years ago.=20
I've checked standard music websites, such as www.cdnow.com
and =
www.towerrecords.com
Unfortunately, without the performer, I'm having a hard time. I'm hoping =
someone out there has a copy in their story hour closet and can help me =
out. Please reply directly to me. Thanks!
Kirsten Martindale
Buford, GA
earlmart@bellsouth.net
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Is nothing sacred?
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Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:06:23 CST
Is nothing sacred?
http://www.salonmag.com/mwt/feature/2000/10/30/violent_reading/
"Today I committed an act of violence against my child. The act was =
premeditated and carried out with the help of my husband. It is something =
we have been doing as a family for two years. We have no intention of =
stopping, and luckily, we won't be punished for the violence we are =
inflicting, unless a specific branch of Freudian theory is made into law =
before my son learns to read. In that case, I will be incarcerated for =
indoctrinating my child in the baleful system of literacy."
_________
Don Wood
Program Officer/Communications
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html
intellectual freedom @ your library
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From: "Ginny McKee" <ginny1222@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Pageant wagon thank you
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Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:06:41 CST
I have had many answers for the pagent [better located spelled pageant]
wagons. I have plenty for the parents. We appreciate all the help!
Ginny McKee
Children's Services
South Brunswick [NJ] Public Library
gmckee@lmxac.org
ginny1222@hotmail.com
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From: Kathleen Lescoe <klescoe@farmington.lib.ct.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER
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Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:06:57 CST
Anyone remember a story about a king who distributes flowerpots to
children, so that the youngsters can grow what is planted in the pots.
Everyone comes back with flowers, except for one child, who turned out
to be the only honest person in the kingdom, because there were no seeds
planted inside the pots. My patron appreciates your help!
Thanks!
Kathy Lescoe
Barney Library
Farmington, Ct.
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From: "Karen Brown" <BrownK@ci.monterey.ca.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER
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Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:07:15 CST
A customer remembers a picture book from 15 plus years ago. She thinks
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the title is Peter Perfect, but we cannot find anything with that title.
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It is about a boy who appears (to other kids in his class) to be perfect.
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They later find out he is a wind-up toy. It was illustrated with =
drawings. We have checked A to Zoo and Bookfinder under that title and
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the subject perfectionism. Online we have checked the title in Melvyl,
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BIP, Bookfinder, Bookwire. You are our last hope. Thanks in
advance for =
thinking about this one.
Karen Brown
brownk@ci.monterey.ca.us
Youth Services Manager
Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940
831-646-3744
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From: "Jane G. Connor" <janec@leo.scsl.state.sc.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: job opening in South Carolina
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Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:07:34 CST
The library director at Pickens County Library, Easley, South Carolina,
requested that I send this to PUBYAC. Pickens County is in the northern
part of South Carolina not far from Greenville.
Immediate opening for a Children's Coordinator for the Pickens County
Library System.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a professional supervisory and administrative position.
Responsible for the efficient organization and running of the Children's
Department. Responsibilities include the structure of the preschool
program and the training of its staff, the organization and training of
staff for the Summer Reading Program, the understanding of children's
literature and concurrent ability to develop our collection,
understanding of public relations and it's effect on library programs.
Strong background in Library Science, including children's, public
service and supervision. Knowledge of computers and on-line research
tools necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
Masters in Library Science and up to 3 years experience (preferably in
the children's department). A background in supervision,
administration
and experience in working with the public is needed. Good written and
verbal abilities, understanding of working courteously with the public,
computer literacy and supervisory skills needed.
SALARY
Salary $34,050
HOW TO APPLY
Submit resume and application through the South Carolina State
Employment Service at 317 Summit Drive, Liberty, S.C. 29657 or to Ms.
Marguerite D. Keenan, Director, Pickens County Library System, 110 West
First Avenue, Easley, SC 29640.
--
Jane G. Connor
Youth Services Consultant
South Carolina State Library
P.O. Box 11469
Columbia, SC 29211
Tel: 803-734-8658
Fax: 803-734-8676
e-mail: janec@leo.scsl.state.sc.us
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From: "Tara Eliason" <tmantsch@cshnyc.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Survival Stories-Compiled
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Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:07:54 CST
Dear Colleagues,
I received so many replies to my request for Survival Stories for Fifth
Graders. This must be a hot topic! Here is the accumulated list. One
of
the most interesting things I observed when compiling this list was the
variety of different books that people considered survival stories! I
apologize if I leave any out. Some of the books recommended were out
of
print. The stories have to do with either survival against nature or
survival against man. Some of them are based on true stories.
They are
listed in no particular order.
The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party
Earthquake Terror Peg Kehret
The Secret Journey
Poppy and Rye
The Middle Passage
River Friendly, River Wild
Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World
The incredible Journey
Survival Series Kathleen Duey
The Maze Will Hobbs
Wild Timothy Gary Blackwood
The Goats Brock Cole
The Island on Bird Street Uri Orlev
The Night Crossing Karen Axkerman
Adrift Allan Baillie (Out of Print)
Tracks in the Snow Lucy Jane Bledsoe
The Wanderer Sharon Creech
Incident at Hawk's Hill Allan W. Eckert
Danger in the Desert Terri Fields
Soaring Eagle Mary Peace Finley
Monkey Island Paula Fox
My Side of the Mountain Jean Craighead George
The Secret Journey Peg Kehret
The Wreckers Iain Lawrence
Hugh Glass, Mountain Man Robert McClung
Frozen Stiff Sherry Shahan
Danger along the Ohio Patricia Willis
Walks Alone Brian Burks
Suth's Story Peter Dickinson
A Girl Named Disaster Nancy Farmer
Wish me Luck James Heneghan
Take it Easy David Hill
Far North Will Hobbs
Torn Thread Anne Isaacs
When the War Began John Marsden
Stones in Water Donna Jo Napoli
Brian's Winter Gary Paulsen
Sweet Friday Island Theodore Taylor
When the Road Ends Jean Thesman
Raptor Paul Zindel
Captives of Time Malcome J. Bosse
Cave under the City Harry Mazer
Free Fall Joyce Sweeney
The Cay Theodore Taylor
Death Walk Walt Morey
Drift William Mayne (Out of Print)
No Way Out Ivy Ruckman
Plague Jean Ure
The Way Home Ann Warren Turner (Out of Print)
"Z" for Zachariah Robert C. O'Brien
Poppy Avi
Downriver Will Hobbs
Slake's Limbo Felice Holman
River Runaways David Roth
Carolina Hurricane Marian Rumsey (Out of Print)
The Magic Amulet William Steele
Ordeal By Mountains Arthur Stapp
Voyage of the Frog Gary Paulsen
Toughboy and Sister Kirkpatrick Hill
Winter Camp "
"
Pilot Down, Presumed Dead Marjorie Phleger
Earthquake Terror Peg Kehret
The King of Dragons Carol Fenner
Winter Thunder Mari Sandoz
Quake Joe Cottonwood
Night of the Twisters Ivy Ruckman
The Curse of the Moonraker Clifford
Earthchange Cooper
Deathwatch White
The Clay Marble Ho
Transall Sage Paulsen
Sign of the Beaver Speare
Operation Arctic Hamre
Strange Companion Hyde
Homeless Bird Whelan
Scrub Fire Ann De Roo
Trapped on the Golden Flyer Susan Fleming
Julie of the Wolves Series Jean C. George
Wrong Way Ragsdale Charles Hammer
Medicine Walk Ardath Mayhar
Rescue Josh McGuire Ben Mikaelsen
Downwind Louise Moeri
Save Queen of Sheba Louise Moeri
Island of the Blue Dolphins Scott O'Dell
Lost in the Devil's Desert Gloria Skurzynski
Thunder Cave Roland Smith
Homecoming Cynthia Voigt
Thanks so much for everyone's help, I was able to really flesh out my list!
Tara Eliason
Middle School Librarian
Convent of the Sacred Heart
New York, NY
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From: "PAULA LAWSON" <pjml64@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:08:10 CST
STUMPER- I HAVE A PATRON WHO WANTS TO FIND A BOOK. IT IS ABOUT BOB THE
SNOWMAN AND THERE'S A PALM TREE ON THE COVER. IT'S ABOUT A SNOWMAN WHO IS
BUILT, GOES TO FLORIDA, MELTS TO A PUDDLE, EVAPORATES INTO A CLOUD, FLOATS
BACK UP NORTH, TURNS INTO SNOW AND IS REBUILT AS A SNOWMAN. IF ANYONE KNOWS
THE TITLE OF THIS BOOK I WOULD APPRECIATE HEARING FROM YOU AND THANKS IN
ADVANCE!
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