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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"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 9:25 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 474
PUBYAC Digest 474
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Graduate student seeking advice
by "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
2) Bunnicula
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
3) locust book & agents for teens
by "Cindi Carey" <ccarey@timberland.lib.wa.us>
4) RE: animals in the library
by llangsdorf@apl.org
5) Re: Teacher's Collections -- What SHOULD We DO?
by "Jeanne Achenbach" <jachenba@ahml.lib.il.us>
6) RE: animals in the library
by Jim Oliver <jimo@siouxland.lib.sd.us>
7) animals in the library
by "Paula Schaffner" <paula@saline.lib.mi.us>
8) Job posting for King County Library System
by "Christy Strzelecki" <cstrzele@kcls.org>
9) RE: animals in the library
by Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
10) Youth Services Position - CITY OF SAN MARINO, California
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
11) Bunny Rhyme for Tying Shoes
by "Heather Robinson" <heather@elgin.net>
12) Video cassette projector
by Schmidt <mschmidt@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
13) Re: animals in the library
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
14) Bi-lingual storyteller
by "Debbie Allen" <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
15) music help
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
16) RE: Graduate student seeking advice
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
17) Graduate student with another qt.
by Debbie Johnson <hopefulfarm@toolkitmail.com>
18) Re: Help with internet policies/practices
by Lisa Hughes <lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
19) Fudge videos
by Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
20) PLAY STUMPER
by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
21) Stumper
by Peggy Northcraft <mdu002@mail.connect.more.net>
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From: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Graduate student seeking advice
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:10:52 CDT
Hi, Debbie. I'm a grad student too but have been in children's
services for
a while. It depends on the area, but some schools feel the public
library
may step on their toes, others love the cooperation. I think it has a
lot
to do with individual personalities and how secure the school librarian is
in their positon.
As for YA collections, the basic philosphy there is that teens sometimes
feel uncomfortable in the "kiddie" section and are ready for the
more mature
subject nature that YA books offer. It's also a way to seprate those
heavier, more controversial subjects and get them away from the children's
dept. - tho' some would feel the teens need "protected" from those
issues as
well. Teens also like being involved in selection in some libraries.
An
alumni of Clarion Univ of PA is now at James V. Brown Library in
Williamsport, PA. He just gave a great lecture - via video tape - to
our
class about this topic. He is the YA librarian there and really seems
to
have it right on. I don't remember the gentleman's name but he seemed
open
to discussing the issue with folks.
have fun in your discussion!
Denise M. Pulgino Stout
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Chester County Library
610-280-2672
dpstout@ccls.org
Why do dragons have long tails? They can't remember short stories!
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a
dog, it's too
dark to read." Groucho Marx
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HOPEFULFARM@toolkitmail.com
[SMTP:HOPEFULFARM@toolkitmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 7:40 AM
> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
> Subject: Graduate student seeking advice
>
> Hello everyone, As a requirement for a graduate course I am taking in
> Library
> Information and Science, I had to subscribe to a list and report on
what's
> being discussed. I have enjoyed reading your comments to each other and
> really
> like the professional way each of you reply to another. I have been
> especially
> intriqued with the discussion on teacher collections
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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Bunnicula
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Hello! Since there was some interest in my Bunnicula book party, &
the
original poster never wrote back, I decided to post this to the list.
Hope
it helps. Let me know if you have any questions or need any other
information.
After welcoming the kids to the party (I had 11), this was the order of the
program: Mad Libs, taste test, read back of completed mad Libs, brief
discussion of the book, acting, home! :o)
To make the Mad Libs, I took the passage from the middle of page 33
(Everyone gathered around the table..." to the middle of the next page
(...get your paws off the table). I've copied & pasted the actual
Mad Libs
below. How I did it was I numbered each blank space & then put the
corresponding word part next to it. I picked 3 random numbers &
put them on
a separate smaller paper. These papers I passed out to the kids.
(The
paper would say, 1- noun; 16- adjective; 31- verb. The kids wrote
their
word & a parent volunteer took their paper & wrote that word next to
the
corresponding number on the Mad Libs page.) When all kids had turned
their
papers in, we needed something to do to. I did a taste test!
I gave the kids a plate full of pretzels & veggies. On a smaller
plate,
each kid got a sampling of 3 different kinds of salad dressing. We
gave
them out one at a time & then the kids rated each one on a scale of
1-10.
Red wine & vingear received negative 2,000 points! :o) (rightfully so- I
had
some & it was absolutely horrible!) When the taste test was over,
we read
back the completed Mad Libs.
To get the actors, I pulled names from a hat. The narrarator I had
broken
into 2-4 parts. The passage that I did for the acting was the chapter
where
Chester tried to kill Bunnicula with the sirloin steak. Too funny!
In the
paperback, it starts on page 72 & continues to the end of the chapter.
You
can stop, ofcourse, after "I panted appropriately".
It was fun. Here's the actual one for you. Good luck!!
Also, don't tell
the kids which passage you're mad Libbing. It makes it more fun.
Everybody gathered around the ______ (noun). I ______ (verb) up on a
______
(noun), and in all the ________ (adjective), no one ______ (verb) that I had
my ______ (noun) on the ______ (noun) (which under normal circumstances was
________ (adjective), to say the least). Chester wasn't so ______
(adjective).
"Chester, get off the ________ (noun)," Mrs. Monroe said.
Chester _______ (verb) onto ______ (person) ________ (body part) to ______
(verb) the proceedings. Mrs. Monroe took her ________ (adjective)
_______
(noun)and _______ (verb) cleanly through the thing. It fell into
________
(large number) halves.
"It's a _______ (noun), all right," said Mrs. Monroe. Here are the
_____
(nouns)." "But it's all ______ (color)," Toby observed.
"And look," said Pete, "it's _______ (noun)."
"So it is," Mr. Monroe said, as he ______ (verb) up one of the
______
(nouns). "There is no ______ (noun) at all. Well, Ann, what
do you think?"
"It's gone _______ (adjective), I guess, though I've never heard of a
______
(noun) turning _______ (color) before. Come on," she said,
clearing the
_____ (noun), "let's throw it out and have _______ (noun). And
Harold, get
your ______ (upper body part) off the _______ (noun)."
________ (animal).
Richard :o)
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
bryce@palsplus.org
"To want in one's head to do a thing, for it's own sake; to enjoy doing
it;
to concentrate all of one's energies upon it- - that is not only the surest
guarantee of it's success. It is also being true to oneself."
(Amelia Earhart, in Sky Pioneer)
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the
real things
haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the
most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful
and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: "Cindi Carey" <ccarey@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: locust book & agents for teens
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Dear All,
I have two topics to address.
First, I think the locust book your patron may be referring to is LET
THE HURRICANE ROAR by Rose Wilder Lane. It has a pretty devastating
scene where the locusts destroy everything.
Second, Several people asked me to post the replies I received about
agents/publishers for teens. I only received two, but they are both
wonderful suggestions.
1. Children's Writers & Illustrators Market, which has a whole
section
on Young Writers and Illustrators with several publishers and magazines
listed.
2. The Children's Book Council has a wonderful website
www.cbcbooks.org that also has great
information.
Thanks.
Cindi Carey
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From: llangsdorf@apl.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: animals in the library
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Just a note, after taking a seminar, I found out that hamster spit, is
actually worse for people with allergies and asthma than cat spit, (it is
the spit when they clean themselves that when it dries it becomes airborn
and this is the allergen, not the dander alone). So even though we
loved
our hamster at home we gave it to another family. Hamsters are worse
that
cats for allergies...so I would not recommend these either.
Allergy specialists can confirm this. Most people don't know that it
is the
spit and poop from hamsters that when dry causes so many problems.
Good luck.
How about a nice plant and fish combo. They are very popular here now, a
Siamese fighting fish (just have one per bowl) and a plant like a peace lily
or philodendrom on top, with the roots hanging in the water. (Our
local
Walmart has the vases and the instructions for making these...)
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From: "Jeanne Achenbach" <jachenba@ahml.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Teacher's Collections -- What SHOULD We DO?
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:14:20 CDT
Mr. Casey,
All of your ideas sound great, but let's not lose sight of the bottom =
line. We are still here to serve all of our patrons, no matter who they =
are. I am having a really hard time seeing teachers as adversaries.
We =
are all in this together. I have found that it is very possible to
have a =
positive working relationship with the schools and therefore, the teachers =
in our community and I work hard to maintain that relationship.
However, =
it is not a one-sided thing. We give and they give and we work
wonderfully=
well together because we have a common goal; the education of our =
children. I am not "giving over our collection" to anyone.
I'm just =
doing my job.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Achenbach =20
R. Jeanne Achenbach
Elementary School Services Specialist
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 North Dunton=20
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
phone 847-506-2631 fax 847-506-2655
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From: Jim Oliver <jimo@siouxland.lib.sd.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: animals in the library
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:14:38 CDT
We've had an aviary in our library for many years that includes a variety of
exotic birds -- Diamond Doves, Gouldian Finches, Whydahs, Orange Weavers,
etc. It is enormously popular.
The aviary stands six feet tall, six feet wide, and is about two and a half
feet deep, with a plexiglass front and screen on the side panels. A company
called Living Design (Worthing SD, 605.372.4444) built the aviary for us. We
pay a quarterly service fee for them to provide the birds and maintain the
aviary. Living Design has aviaries in schools, libraries, and nursing homes
all over the midwest.
Our children's staff make sure the birds have food and water. We love having
the birds. We attached a bird bank to the aviary with a little sign
soliciting donations to help feed the birds. Donations come pretty close to
covering maintenance costs -- which run about $600.00 per year.
Jim Oliver
Children's Librarian
Siouxland Libraries
201 N. Main Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-367-8719
jimo@siouxland.lib.sd.us
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From: "Paula Schaffner" <paula@saline.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: animals in the library
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:15:02 CDT
Every time "guinea pig" appears, I shudder. I am not
allergic to cats,
dogs, rabbits, horses, cows, etc.--but I can tell within minutes if there
is a guinea pig anywhere in the building. This is not just sneezing
and
itchy eyes--this is throat-closing, eye-swelling, fear-inducing allergic
reaction. I tell stories once a year at a nursery school that has a
guinea
pig, and I have to take an allergy pill before running in and out for forty
minutes (and feel lousy the rest of the day). An animal may be small
and
caged, but the allergic reaction can still be enormous.
I worked in a library with fish. They were very popular. We had
professional tank cleaning and only had to feed them once a day. Of course,
we always hoped they would die when no patrons were around. I find it
much
easier to work in a library with no animal life--the patrons are enough.
Paula Schaffner
Saline (MI) District Library
paula@saline.lib.mi.us
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From: "Christy Strzelecki" <cstrzele@kcls.org>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job posting for King County Library System
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:15:28 CDT
POSITION OPEN - Librarian - Children's Section Lead - Redmond Library - Full
Time
JOB NUMBER: 0101-101
COMPENSATION: Starts at $3764.84 per month, plus excellent benefits.
Note: Salary will increase to $ 4423.207 per month
effective July 1, 2001
CLOSING DATE: Position open until filled. Application review will
begin
6/28/01; early application is encouraged. Applications received on or
before the review date will be considered. Review of applications
received
after the review date is at KCLS discretion.
TO APPLY: Submit completed King County Library System (KCLS)
application
form *( and supplemental questionnaire). Resume and cover letter also
desired. Application forms are available at any KCLS branch library,
the
Issaquah Service Center, or can be downloaded at http://www.kcls.org.
Submit completed application to address below:
OUR ADDRESS:
King County Library System
Phone:
425-369-3224
Human Resources Department
Fax: 425-369-3214
960 Newport Way NW
Issaquah, WA 98027
Position Description:
Supervise and coordinate the activities of a Resource or Regional Library
Children's section and provide professional library services to assure
effective children's library services. Plays a lead role in advocating
children's services and actively provides liaison with schools and other
agencies and organizations relating to children's services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate and supervise the activities of the Children's section.
Schedules staff, establish goals and oversee and coordinate all Children's
programming and community outreach activities. May also supervise
pages.
May include supervision and mentoring of a part-time MLS student intern.
Participate in selection, schedule and supervise the work of Children's
Librarians: recruit, train and supervise Pages assigned to the sections as
authorized. Assure compliance with KCLS policies and procedures.
Manage programming and collection development budgets allocated to the
section including funding provided by the Friends of the Library
organization.
Assist patrons in the use of library collections through reference
interviews, reference and literature search and instruction in the use of
computer software to locate requested material. Maintain current
knowledge
of materials, resources and services throughout the KCLS and refer patrons
as required.
Select children's materials from selection lists. Maintain collection
through periodic review and discard of worn or non-circulating materials.
Develop, schedule and present, and facilitate children's programs.
Perform outreach activities with local schools, caregivers, parent groups
and other organizations associated with children's services. Promote
library services, conduct tours, present book talks and stories, prepare
book lists and provide other services as community needs dictate.
Perform administrative record keeping and reporting as assigned.
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget request.
Perform related duties as assigned.
OVER
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Master's of Library Science Degree from an American Library Association
accredited school of Librarianship and/or Washington State certification as
a Librarian.
Two to four years experience as a librarian; some supervisory experience
preferred.
Classroom and on-the-job training applicable to Children's library services.
Considerable knowledge of reference sources, authors, literature, publishers
and online resources.
Thorough knowledge of children's needs and interests in reading for
information, recreation and education.
Considerable knowledge of computer hardware and software as well as the
Internet in support of children's library functions.
Knowledge and support of the principles of intellectual freedom.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively with a diverse population, and to effectively listen
to other employees and patrons as part of understanding their needs and
concerns.
Relate to the unique needs of children both individually and in groups.
Read, speak, write and understand the English language, and clearly and
succinctly communicate ideas and thoughts both verbally and in writing.
Use diplomacy and tact to develop and maintain positive relationships with
staff, patrons and subordinates.
Manage several projects at once and adapt to changing needs.
Skill in:
· Operating effectively as
a member of a team in performing daily
duties, developing programs and dealing with problem situations.
· Using discretion in
contact with public/patrons and employees in
the assigned branch library.
· Making presentations
particularly those relating to children.
· Maintaining a calm
demeanor under circumstances that may be
unsettling.
· Developing and training
assigned staff.
Other requirements:
Valid Washington driver's license, or ability to obtain upon hire.
Physical Demands:
The position requires continuous standing, keyboarding, talking, reaching,
bending, hearing, stooping, kneeling or crawling, and the repetitive motions
of hands/wrists. Close, distance and peripheral vision are required as
is
depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Lifting, pulling and
carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing carts weighing up to 100 pounds are
required by the position.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a library environment. Working evenings and
weekends,
heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive close work (eyestrain) and
extensive PC monitor work are required. There may be some exposure to angry
or hostile individuals.
Please Let Us Know If You Need Any Accommodation To Apply Or Interview For
This Position.
EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONAL, BASED ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BACKGROUND
INQUIRY WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL. Date
Posted: 6/7/01
Librarian, Children's Lead, Redmond.doc
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From: Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: animals in the library
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:15:53 CDT
We also had a fish at a former library I worked at. It was a beta and
the
tank got cleaned out twice a month or as needed. We filled the bottom
with
blue pebbles and other decor, and the tank I purchased was on special at one
of those house decor type places for $20- I still visit my old library
from
time to time and still see our beta fish "rainbow" fish. The
beta we had
required little maintenance, and the kids crowded around each time we fed
the fish. Also made for great displays-books, stuffed fish etc.
julie darnall
chester county library
jdarnall@ccls.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jennifer Baker [SMTP:jbaker93711@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 10:38 AM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: RE: animals in the library
>
>
> How about a nice goldfish??
>
> --fish may be fun and pretty but I wouldn't recommend
> goldfish. They produce A LOT of ammonia and dirty
> their water very fast. If you decide on fish go to a
> good pet store and find out which ones are
> low-maintenance. Dirty fish tanks are gross and see
> dead library buddies floating at the top might be
> traumatizing for kids and staff.
>
>
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From: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Youth Services Position - CITY OF SAN MARINO, California
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:16:20 CDT
CITY OF SAN MARINO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
LIBRARIAN II or III
Salary:
$3,131 - $3820 per month and full payment of employee's 7% share to
PERS.
This is your opportunity to take charge of the Youth Services
department, the most popular and best-loved area of the San Marino
Public Library. Here, you will have the freedom to exercise glorious
creativity in planning story times and programs, updating the children's
collection, and employing state-of-the-art Internet and other electronic
resources. You'll join a tight team of fine reference librarians and
library assistants. You will work with young people of all ages, from
toddlers up to active teen-aged readers who offer feedback with their
own Young Adult Advisory Board. You'll serve a prosperous community
that prides itself on its fine schools, which rank among the best in the
state. As the leading force behind our Youth Services department, you
can enhance your career by taking part in professional associations and
management activities. Your initiative is your only limit.
Located within easy driving distance to downtown Los Angeles, San Marino
nevertheless preserves a small-town feel that is unique in Southern
California. Come join us today, and enjoy the quality of life that a
beautiful, friendly community offers its dynamic public library.
Duties:
Under direction from the City Librarian, the Youth Services Librarian
plans, prepares and provides library services for patrons from birth to
age 14 and assists patrons of all ages in making the most effective use
of library services.
Duties includes, but are not limited to selecting, replacement and
weeding of the children's and young adult materials; planning and
preparing story time sessions; youth programming; activities for Summer
Reading Program; responding to reference and research questions using
all information formats available; making visits to local school
classrooms and providing instruction for on site class visits;
participating in professional and community activities; supervising two
library assistants; managing library operations; maintaining an
awareness of community desires and needs for library service and other
duties as assigned.
The typical work schedule is five (5) days per week, including one night
and rotating Saturdays; may include Sundays.
Qualifications:
Possession of a Master's Degree in Library Science; or equivalent to
three years of experience at the level of library assistant or above in
a public or academic library. Ability to understand and carry out oral
and written instructions; work with minimum supervision; establish and
maintain effective working relationships with staff, supporters and
patrons; compile and maintain records; communicate effectively, orally
and in writing; demonstrate flexibility for changing assignments.
Knowledge of:
-Literature and reference resources for Children and Young Adults.
-Appropriate electronic tools and resources.
-Programming and craft resources.
-Current and classic authors and illustrators of books for youth.
-Reader's advisory resources for library users.
-Professional library practices, principles and materials.
Benefits:
-Health: The City is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement
System Health Plan. Employees are credited with up to $425 each month
for payment of required medical and long-term disability insurance and
for optional dental, life, vision and dependent coverage.
-Retirement: The City belongs to the California Public Employees'
Retirement System. The City pays the full share of the employees'
required contribution (7%) on behalf of the employee. The City does
not
participate in Social Security.
-Vacation: Employees are eligible for 88.8 hours annually after one
year of service, increasing to 180 annually after 26 years of service.
-Holiday: The City has 11 paid holidays.
Miscellaneous:
-All new employees are required to participate in the Medicare program
and contribute 1.45% of their salary to the program.
-All new employees may belong to the Los Angeles County F&A Credit
Union.
Selection Process:
Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to
participate in an oral interview. A physical examination and
background
investigation is also conducted on the selected candidate. In order
for
appropriate arrangements to be made as provided by the American with
Disabilities Act (ADA), your request for accommodation must be received
at the time your application is submitted.
To Apply:
A City application form is requested for consideration. These are
available from: City of San Marino, 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino,
CA 91108; (626) 300-0700; or in person, from the San Marino Public
Library, 1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108
Deadline:
All application materials must be received NO LATER THAN NOON ON FRIDAY,
JULY 27, 2001. All application materials become property of the City
of
San Marino and will not be returned. Personnel staff is not authorized
to copy application materials for applicants. Resumes accepted, but
not
in lieu of an application. Submit all application materials to:
City of San Marino
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
ATTN: YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
SAN MARINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDES A TOBACCO-FREE
ENVIRONMENT
CITY OF SAN MARINO:
San Marino is a single-family residential community located
approximately 10 miles from Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley. The
City was incorporated in 1913 as a General Law City under the provisions
of the State Constitution. San Marino operates under a Council-Manager
form of government. It is basically a full service City having its own
Police, Fire, Paramedic, Library, Park, Public Works and Administration
Services.
SAN MARINO PUBLIC LIBRARY: WE'RE MORE THAN THE INTERNET
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From: "Heather Robinson" <heather@elgin.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bunny Rhyme for Tying Shoes
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:16:48 CDT
I know that this has come up on the list before so I apologize for =
asking again...Would anyone be willing to send me the rabbit rhyme for =
shoe tying? I have looked at quite a few rhyme books that we own but =
have so far been unsuccessful.
Many thanks, in advance,
Heather Robinson
heather@elgin.net
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From: Schmidt <mschmidt@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Video cassette projector
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:17:19 CDT
Dear Readers,
Does anyone use a video cassette projector for story hours, programs, etc.
We have a Telex video projector which is several years old, we are looking
to purchase an additional video projector for our new story hour room. It
seems as if most units today are designed for computer presentations. I'm
looking for something portable with a built in VCR and speakers, around
$2500. Any input or info would be appreciated.
Mary Schmidt
Head of Children's Services
West Babylon Public Library
West Babylon, New York
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: animals in the library
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:17:47 CDT
The sound of birds is always lovely....
--The sound of birds can also be incredibly annoying,
especially if you are trying to study or read. sorry.
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From: "Debbie Allen" <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Bi-lingual storyteller
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:18:12 CDT
Hello Collective Minds,
Need some ideas for a bilingual (Spanish) storyteller or some performer for
a family type event for August.
Any ideas? Please reply directly to me.
Thanks in advance.
Debbie
Round Lake Library
Round Lake, IL
Reply-To: <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: music help
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:18:40 CDT
Hello, again! I bow before your great wisdom... :o)
Many of our students- between 4th & 6th grade- come in during the year
looking for books on musicians. I would really like to buy an
excellent
series that meets their needs. Entire books on individual composers
(Beethoven, Mozart, Handel...) is ideal, but one or two compilations with
about 5 pages or so of information on each composer would be good as well.
These books should be 64+ pages if possible.
Can anybody recommend a series or titles that they find especially helpful?
Any guidance would be appreciated. I'd like to be super stocked in
September when the kids go back to school.
TIA! Happy summer...
Richard :o)
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
bryce@palsplus.org
"To want in one's head to do a thing, for it's own sake; to enjoy doing
it;
to concentrate all of one's energies upon it- - that is not only the surest
guarantee of it's success. It is also being true to oneself."
(Amelia Earhart, in Sky Pioneer)
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the
real things
haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the
most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful
and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Graduate student seeking advice
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:19:02 CDT
Dear Debbie,
I want to address just your question about separate YA collections.
When it
comes to Young Adult service, I think two different factors need to be
considered--separate collections of books and separate space for patrons.
In regard to collections, we actually have two that would be considered
"Young Adult" books by most publishers' standards. We've
divided our
collection into YT (young teen) which roughly corresponds to middle school
and YA (young adult) which corresponds to high school level. Deciding
which
books fit in which area can be a challenge; however, the YT area is located
in children's services and the YA area is located in the adult area.
This
decision was made before we had a Young Adult librarian. (Perhaps if
we
were designing a library now, it wouldn't be the case.) Both
collections
are relatively small (4-8 columns) and are weeded often.
Some YA materials can be pretty gritty, which can pose a problem with
patrons on either side of the YA age group if they aren't separate.
Young
children aren't intellectually ready to handled many of these gritty issues.
Adult fiction readers tend to read for entertainment so they don't
necessarily want to read about these kind of issues either.
(Throughout my
years in the library, I've come to the conclusion that children are likely
to read to discover the real world and adults read to escape from it.
I
don't necessarily see this as bad or good, just as how it is.) Another
thing to consider is that many older high school readers are selecting what
libraries typically catalog as adult books.
In relation to separate spaces for young adult patrons, I think that high
school students do NOT want to hang out where middle school students are.
This should be taken into account when designing a YA space and determining
age levels.
I don't know if this helps. Perhaps it will raise some questions that
your
class can discuss.
Susan Dailey
obldailey@wellscolibrary.org
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From: Debbie Johnson <hopefulfarm@toolkitmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Graduate student with another qt.
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:22:57 CDT
Thanks to everyone who responded to my previous qts. Another issue we
are
debating on our graduate school listserv concerns mixing reference materials
in
with the general nonfiction collection. I would like to hear from some
of
you
who have done this in your libraries and how it is working out. If you are
dead
set against it, would you mind sharing the reasons why?
Thank you,
Debbie Johnson
McBee High School Media
Center
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From: Lisa Hughes <lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Help with internet policies/practices
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:23:29 CDT
We have Internet access in our children's area. One terminal is
limited
to children in eighth grade and under at all times. (although we do
allow
parents of very young children to use the internet while supervising their
children in our area) Children have priority on the other terminal.
There
are nine more terminals in the adult area. We don't have a minimum
age,
but obviously the child has to be able to read to navigate the internet,
or needs to have a parent with him/her.
I don't remember which filter we have, but the two children's terminals
are always filtered. People using the adult terminal have a choice of
filtered or unfiltered. We don't monitor people's ages, so children
can
use the terminals in the adult area. I'm not enthusiastic about
filtering, but this provides a reasonable compromise. Parents can tell
their kids just to use the terminals in the children's room; if they
don't, it's between parent and child. As a parent, I appreciate the
fact
that children are generally protected from inappropriate material if
they're in the children's room, but that they have the option of
unfiltered in the adult room. Kids need to learn about the internet
and
potential dangers, just as much as they need to learn to be wary of
strangers and how to behave in a public place.
We have a 45-minute limit in children's, and a 30-minute limit in
adult. If no one is waiting, they can continue to use it. Adult
terminals have a tag with a dry-erase marker; patrons write down the time
they start. Anyone using children's terminals signs up at the
children's
desk, and get a tag with the stop time written on it which is attached to
the computer. We used to have people sign up at the adult desk, but it
became a major burden.
Hope this helps.
Lisa
Lisa Mead Hughes, Children's Services
Campbell Public Library
77 Harrison Avenue, Campbell CA 95008-1499
voice: (866-1991) fax: (408) 866-1433
lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us
*** All standard disclaimers apply ***
On Mon, 11 Jun 2001, Katherine Parker-Wright wrote:
> Oh Great Collective Brain--
> We will soon have internet access in our Children's Room and have many
> questions! Would anyone be willing to share policies and mechanics of
an
> up-and-running internet system? Here are are few of our specific
questions:
> -What ages are other libraries using for a minimum/maximum age?
> -What specific filters are being used, and which are good or bad?
> -Does anyone offer a choice of filtered or not filtered? We are
thinking
> that we may be able to do that and have parents decide which version of
the
> internet they want their child to use. (We are anti-filter and hope
this
may
> be a graphic display of how poor filtered access can be!)
> -What are some general policies for internet use?
> -What are other libraries using for time limits?
>
> Any info will be most appreciated! We have mentioned that the internet
is
> coming in several of our newsletters and expected to hear some parents
> complain....but no one has said a word! Thanks in advance!
>
> Katherine Parker-Wright
> Rochester Public Library
> Rochester, NH
> katw100@hotmail.com
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From: Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fudge videos
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:23:59 CDT
Thanks very much to the people who responded to my query about the Judy
Blume "Fudge" videos. They are "Fudge: Birthday
Bash", "Fudge: Ducky
Soup" and "Fudge-a-mania."
Thanks again.
Claire Isaac
Regina, Saskatachewan
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From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: PLAY STUMPER
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:24:26 CDT
I was wondering if anyone is aware of what Plays Magazine issue contains =
"The Shopgirls Revenge?"=20
Thanks to anyone who has an idea.=20
Alison Troy
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Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5007 - voice
(715)833-5310 - fax
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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From: Peggy Northcraft <mdu002@mail.connect.more.net>
To: child_lit@email.rutgers.edu,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:24:55 CDT
A patron is looking for a book from her childhood in the 70's. The
"characters" were stick figure children, there was a scene on a
school
playground. The book was a 4x6 or 4x4 format and the illustrations
were
orange and black stripes with dots.
TIA
Margaret "Peggy" Northcraft
Children's Librarian
Hannibal Free Public Library
200 South 5th Street
Hannibal MO 63401
"Librarians give safe harbor to the thoughts and dreams, knowledge and
aspirations of humankind." Me
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