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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: Friday, June 15, 2001 8:48 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 476
PUBYAC Digest 476
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Scooters
by lcole <lcole@du.edu>
2) Another Guinea pig allergy
by Tracy Thomas <tracy@lfpl.org>
3) Birds in the library
by Kim Heikkinen <kim.heikkinen@mcfls.org>
4) Teacher's Collections -- What Should We Do?
by "James B. Casey" <jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us>
5) REFERENCE LIST !!!
by "Jennifer Needham" <jneedham@haddampl.libct.org>
6) Re:animals in the library
by Gretchen Pruett <gretchenp@round-rock.tx.us>
7) Collective Biography Question
by "Lisa Sauer" <floopy15@hotmail.com>
8) general note for job postings
by Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
9) re: teacher collections
by Rita Hunt Smith <RitaHuntSmith@DERRYTOWNSHIP.ORG>
10) pets in the library
by Carol.Baughman@kdla.net
11) Re: DVD Security
by "Children's Department" <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
12) ink pads
by molly stcavish <mstcavish@yahoo.com>
13) Youth Services librarian needed Roseville, CA
by "Troxel, Sharon" <STroxel@roseville.ca.us>
14) Re: Code of Acceptable Behavior
by Lisa Hughes <lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
15) Job Announcement
by lperkins@ix.netcom.com
16) Re: Graduate student seeking advice
by "Wanda Jones" <wjones98@hotmail.com>
17) Job Opportunities, Jefferson County Colo
by Nancy Seibert <nseibert@jefferson.lib.co.us>
18) Making Bookmarks Thank You
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
19) Please post - Lib. I Child - Woodinville, WA
by "Christy Strzelecki" <cstrzele@kcls.org>
20) answer to giant girl stumper
by Marsha Parham <parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us>
21) Stumper: Upside-Down Story
by "Shari Haber" <shaber@mcls.org>
22) Stumper: Train poem/song (or book?)
by "Shari Haber" <shaber@mcls.org>
23) Looking for Dracula (song)
by Tammy Williams <twilliams@nwrl.org>
24) stumper "alley cat?"
by tony rippin <tonyrip@yahoo.com>
25) Coloring Book
by "Suzanne Robinson" <srobinso@mail.state.tn.us>
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From: lcole <lcole@du.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Scooters
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I'd like to find out if anyone has a policy concerning scooters in the
library.
We have had quite a few middle school patrons bringing their scooters into
the
library and we are looking for a way to effectively handle them.
Do you have a policy against them? Signs? Lockers?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Lisa Cole
Arapahoe Library District
lcole@ald.lib.co.us
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From: Tracy Thomas <tracy@lfpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Another Guinea pig allergy
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:34:48 CDT
I also have an intense Guinea pig allergy. One day I was discharging some
paperbacks a little girl had set on the counter. My eyes started itching and
swelling and I started getting very congested. I had to go wash off all my
makeup to wash my eyes out. Later I went up to the little girl and asked her
if she had a guinea pig at home. She looked at me like I was psychic! Of
course she did! I had never heard of anyone else with such intense
reactions. Paula I feel your pain!
With all the stories we have been hearing maybe it would be a good idea to
check with an allergist to see if there are any small animals that don't
cause an allergic reaction before buying one for a library.
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From: Kim Heikkinen <kim.heikkinen@mcfls.org>
To: "PUBYAC\: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults &
Children"
Subject: Birds in the library
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:35:23 CDT
Let's not forget that some people are allergic to feathers (me!)! Cats
don't bother me, most dogs don't, guinea pigs & hamsters don't, but
feathers--!
Just my two cents,
Kim
*************************************************
Kim Heikkinen kim.heikkinen@mcfls.org
Youth Services Librarian
Franklin Public Library
Franklin, WI 53132 (414) 425-8214
"Are all librarians this much trouble?"--The Mummy Returns
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From: "James B. Casey" <jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us>
To: PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teacher's Collections -- What Should We Do?
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:35:50 CDT
From: "Jeanne Achenbach" <jachenba@ahml.lib.il.us>
(excerpt):
"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. ......"
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Adversaries might be too strong a word, but it certainly could be
apt if Teachers come to expect Public Libraries to grant them
special "Faculty Privileges". For example: There were
Public
Librarians on this List Thread who pondered waiving fines for
overdue or lost materials assigned to Teacher Collections. I've
known Teachers to DEMAND the same "because I'm a
Teacher!" How often do Public Librarians "cave
in" to such
demands while the students, their parents and other patrons
worthy of service aren't able to make such claims?
However, as Jeanne points out, there are good teachers who
care about and are sensitive to the concerns of Libraries.
It isn't very smart to paint any group of professionals as having
villainous intent, but even with the best of intentions, the
interests of one group may be in actual conflict with the
objectives of another. Prudence --- not jealousy or anger
--- dictates that we try to understand these forces and
do our best to redress the balance in favor of service to
our patrons.
For example, it is important to understand that Teacher
training focuses on the CLASSROOM and that at the B.Ed.,
M.Ed. and even Ed.D. levels generally do not include
exposure to reasearch and library skills which foster the
important learning which goes on outside of the classroom
environment. There are even Union regulations and strictures
which often mandate against any work or exertion beyond
certain hours or other strictly defined parameters.
It is an inescapable fact that Teachers and Teacher's Unions
are struggling very hard to reduce classroom size. Quite
often, their claims are more than valid and it only makes
sense that kids would be likely to receive better education
in a class or 15 or 20 students than in one with 30 or 35.
Both space and money will be needed if this kind of
"maximum students per classroom" mandate is achieved.
Where are the resources coming from to address this
worthy objective? School Libraries have been closed down
and their non-tenured staffs let go as a sacrifice to this focus
on the Classroom. It isn't a matter of the Teachers being
"wrong" as much as it is one where Librarians need to
be more assertive as to the MATERIAL and FINANCIAL
interests of their own service mission.
When teacher's obtain a raise following a strike and
end up making an AVERAGE of $71,000 per year,
where do you think that that money comes from? It
increases the School's property tax bite. Property tax
payers become angry and frustrated at ALL local taxing
bodies (including the Library). Public Library budgets
often are pressured or get cut. How can Librarian
salaries and Library budgets improve if Teacher salaries
continue to grow unchecked and the limited pool of
public money is subsumed by the incessant demands
of the Schools?
I'm not advocating adversarial posturing, but a good
dose of enlightened self-interest on the part of Public
and School Librarians is VERY badly needed.
James B. Casey --- My own views as a public librarian
and ALA Councilor Elect.
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From: "Jennifer Needham" <jneedham@haddampl.libct.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: REFERENCE LIST !!!
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Hi, all:
Thanks for your patience - the list of recommended reference books that
I have compiled from your suggestions is on its way. Sorry it took so
long! Thanks again for letting me pick your collective brain!
Jennifer Needham
Brainerd Memorial Library
Haddam, CT
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From: Gretchen Pruett <gretchenp@round-rock.tx.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re:animals in the library
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:37:00 CDT
We have a great pet that, so far, no one has reported an allergic reaction
to - a ball python snake. Miss Rocksssanne lives in a 40 gallon
aquarium in
the window of one of the offices, and has been extremely popular with the
kids. They don't even mind that she is nocturnal, and therefore not
active
most days. She is fed once every two or three weeks and only goes to
the
bathroom once per feeding. She is virtually maintenance free, and a
source
of endless fascination for the children. We have used her in several
programs on animals and snakes in particular. She also visited 13
elementary schools in our area last year. She is gentle and patient
and
never complains.
If anyone would like more information on keeping a snake, contact me.
Thanks,
Gretchen Pruett
Collection Development Librarian
Round Rock Public Library System
Robert G. & Helen Griffith Library
216 E. Main St.
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-218-7007
gretchenp@round-rock.tx.us
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From: "Lisa Sauer" <floopy15@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Collective Biography Question
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:37:31 CDT
Does anyone have a good way to keep track of what people are actually in
collective biographies? The new catalog system that we are switching
to
will not allow people to find people that are in a collective biography.
Our only other choice is to go to the 920 shelves and open all of the
relevant books. We are toying with the idea of setting up an Access
database, but were unsure of if it would work.
Please email me off the list!
Thanks,
Lisa Sauer
lisa@cmpl.org
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From: Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: general note for job postings
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:37:59 CDT
Could I please respectfully repeat the request of
another PUBYAC'er recently--please, if you are posting
a job, include the location of the position in the
subject--including the state. Thanks!
=====
Andrea Terry
Libby Memorial Library
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
cavgrads97@yahoo.com
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From: Rita Hunt Smith <RitaHuntSmith@DERRYTOWNSHIP.ORG>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: teacher collections
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:38:23 CDT
After months of lurking, I feel compelled to respond to Mr. Casey's diatribe
against teacher collections. I have the advantage of having been on
both
sides off the issue. During the early 90's, I taught first grade in
San
Antonio. Despite my own classroom collection of 400+ books, I visited
the
main library each month to compile a teacher's collection. I would
fill my
box to the brim with books to put in the classroom library for a month.
The
children looked forward to the Monday after my Saturday visit, their first
peek at the "new" books. In my literature based classroom,
an influx of
books above and beyond what was available in the school library or in my
private collection was critical. (Many thanks to anyone out their who
staffed the Children's Room in the old main library from 1990-1992!)
As a children's librarian in Pennsylvania, I enjoy the opportunity to work
with daycare providers and teachers in finding the materials they need for
their classrooms. We work with two local daycares, providing them with
a
weekly rotation of books for their centers. Yes, I would prefer the
teachers (or better yet the parents) to come to the library, but that is not
always possible. Why should I deprive the children of our books
because of
the failings of the adults in their lives? Our library provides a
reserve
shelf service for large, multi-classroom assignments. For smaller
assignments, I encourage teachers to call ahead and have us pull books for
them. Yes, I want them to visit the library, but why not make their
visits
more efficient? It breaks my heart to see a teacher storm out at 8:55
p.m.,
disgusted because he/she couldn't find what was needed. It is MY JOB
to
make their library experience as pleasant and successful as possible.
Although we don't currently have a formal teacher collection policy, it is
high on my to-do list. Mr.Casey argues that the books in a classroom
collection are unavailable after school is out and on weekends. I
would
agree. However, nobody is using them when they sit on my shelf from
9:30
a.m. until 4 p.m. either.
Are you a children's or youth services librarian, Mr. Casey? Frankly,
your
attitiude smacks of scared administrator looking for ways to hold on to a
small materials budget. I am reminded of one of my Texas first graders
favorite stories. _Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins_, in which one goblin
is defeated by his own stubborn greed. When given the opportunity to
eat
all the pickles in the jar, the goblin ends up with nothing because he
refuses to let go of his handful of pickles and pull them out one by one.
By grabbing a whole handful, he can't get his hand out of the jar.
Nothing
but bad will is gained by refusing to share what you have.
Rita Hunt Smith
Children's Librarian
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave
Hershey, PA
ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org
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Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Marie
Curie
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From: Carol.Baughman@kdla.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: pets in the library
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I can't resist sending these links:
http://www.pspl.org/kids/BIG_KAYLA.HTM
http://www.pspl.org/kids/guineapisg.htm
Carol Baughman
Children's and Youth Services Consultant
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
300 Coffee Tree Road
P.O. Box 537
Frankfort, KY 40602-0537
502-564-8300 x 264 voice
502-564-5773 fax
carol.baughman@kdla.net
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From: "Children's Department" <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: DVD Security
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:39:23 CDT
We have some double sided DVD's and have just purchases small rings that go
around the middle of the DVD's from 3M. I just asked our director and
he
said he had to ask about them, they are not listed on their web site.
I'm
not sure how expensive they are. The one drawback so far is that they
have
to sit for SIX days for the adhesive to set. We have tested them on
one
DVD and it works fine. We have not put them on several others we had
to
rescue from the shelf because the security rings just went on this
morning. We'll put them out for patrons next week.
Pam Koehler
West Lafayette Indiana Public Library
children@wlaf.lib.in.us
At 10:12 AM 6/8/01 -0500, you wrote:
>At the library I used to work at we used the 3M strips
>that are made for CDs. They work fine on DVDs if you
>use this security system. However, I remember there
>was some problem concerning double-sided DVDs (most
>are only 1-sided but depending on the length of the
>movie and how many extra features there are some are
>2-sided.) At the time (about a year ago) 3M was
>working on a security strip that would be compatible
>but I don't know if they've done it yet.
>
>hope this helps,
>Jennifer Baker
>Fresno Co. Library
>
>
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From: molly stcavish <mstcavish@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: ink pads
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:39:56 CDT
Help--does any one know a source for water based ink
pads? Some of our children are allergic to the regular
ink pads we have been using.
Thanks.
mstcavish@yahoo.com
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From: "Troxel, Sharon" <STroxel@roseville.ca.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Youth Services librarian needed Roseville, CA
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:42:29 CDT
The Roseville Public Library, Maidu Branch, Roseville, California, is now
taking applications for the permanent full-time position of youth services
librarian. A Master's Degree from an ALA accredited school of Library
Science is required. You may view/print the job announcement and
application, fill your application directly online, or snail mail your
application. See www.roseville.ca.us.
Select the Human Resources Dept. in
the lefthand frame, then choose "available jobs." Roseville
is 17 miles
from Sacramento, with skiing and Lake Tahoe nearby.
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From: Lisa Hughes <lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Code of Acceptable Behavior
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:42:50 CDT
We have some signs up in the library to establish behavior expectations.
In Your Library
Do: Don't:
Ask for help Damage library property
Report unlawful behavior Eat or drink
Supervise your children Use obscene language
Speak quietly Run or skate
Park bicycles outside Annoy others
Keep your property with you Bring pets
Leave promptly at closing Smoke
The library retains the right to take any necessary action to ensure safe
and enjoyable library visits for everyone. You may be asked to leave
for
disruptive behavior.
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 Tue, 12 Jun 2001, Beverly Kirkendall wrote:
> There has been a lot of discussion on unattended children's policies as
we
all deal with juvniles, but does anyone have a (for lack of a better term)
"Code of Acceptable Behavior" that is actually posted in the
library for the
general public? If so, would you mind sharing? Or if it is on
your
library's website, that would be fine, too!
>
> Thanks for your help!
> Beverly Kirkendall
> bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us
> Library Manager--Youth Services
> Hurst Public Library
> Hurst, TX
>
>
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From: lperkins@ix.netcom.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Job Announcement
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:43:07 CDT
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN POSITION IN BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
The Berkeley Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and energetic
library professional to join our ensemble of Children's Librarians. We
are
looking for someone who enjoys working with children in a supportive and
challenging community.
Situated between rolling hills and the San Francisco Bay, Berkeley is a
vibrant, diverse city teeming with culture. Nationally known for a
commitment to political justice and social causes, Berkeley is home to
visionaries, independent thinkers, and social activists who debate summer
reading game rules as well as world issues.
This particular position is assigned to the Central Children's Library
located in downtown Berkeley. Poised to move back to a newly renovated
Central Library this fall, the Central Children's Library looks with
anticipation at the service possibilities in this state of the art facility.
We have big plans but need a full-time (40 hours/week) Children's Librarian
to help us put these ideas into action.
MLS required. Salary range begins at $42,468, excellent benefits.
If you have questions about this particular position, please contact Acting
Deputy Director Linda Perkins. (510-649-3909 - berkeperk@pon.net
)
For a City application and supplemental questionnaire visit the City of
Berkeley Human Resources Department web-site at www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/hr
or
contact us at 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, (510)
981-6800.
Applications are due by July 6, 2001.
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From: "Wanda Jones" <wjones98@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Graduate student seeking advice
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:43:44 CDT
Hi, I'm a student also and Children's Librarian trainee as well. I work for
a public library and there isn't a rivalary between us and school libraries.
We work together for the benefit of the children - - mostly grade school
kids. In the inner city, a lot of the schools are without libraries so they
depend on us for books and programs to support the curriculum. There is only
one problem, teachers are exempt from fines and fees on their check-outs and
they hardly bring them back.
The hottest issue is CIPA and how it will impact library funding.
Please feel free to stay in contact if you like
>From: HOPEFULFARM@toolkitmail.com
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
>Subject: Graduate student seeking advice
>Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:40:18 CDT
>
>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. Is there a
rivalry
>between public libraries and public school libraries? Some of the
comments
>seem
>to indicate that lines are sometimes drawn, while others seem to think
the
>patron (student) is more important than what's yours and what's mine.
>What's
>the real scoop on this? Also, we're debating in class about the
importance
>of
>separate YA collections in public libraries. How do some of you feel
about
>that
>issue? What is the hottest issue facing public librarians at this
point in
>time? Thanks in advance for any comments. Debbie
>Johnson
>
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From: Nancy Seibert <nseibert@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Job Opportunities, Jefferson County Colo
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:44:02 CDT
POSITION: Administrative Coordinator I #21-430
Jefferson
County Public Library,
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 28, 2001
Join Our Team! Beautiful Jefferson County Colorado "Gateway to the
Rockies"
and home to the technologically progressive Jefferson County Public Library
System offers the best of city amenities and outdoor recreation. JCPL seeks
an energetic communication specialist to fill an upgraded Administrative
Coordinator position. Working with the Public Services Department and
supporting the Director, Library Managers, and Branch staff, this person
will be a key component in coordinating communications for the entire
library system.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelor's degree and experience with computer
applications.
DUTIES:
* Focus on communication in responding to public comments in writing
or
online, organizing tasks, planning, implementing and tracking projects, and
providing clerical support for library meetings.
* Coordinating, and implementing tasks, special projects, research
information, and scheduling programs in public meeting rooms.
* Provide recruiting assistance coordinating interviews, providing
information to applicants, arranging tours, and transporting applicants.
* Opportunities to work on special projects including creation of
graphics
items, assisting with web site maintenance, and participating as a member of
special task forces and committees.
SALARY: $34,545 Annual
BENEFITS:
* Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision and
retirement.
* Vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal days.
* Training Opportunities.
APPLY: A Jefferson County application form must be completed along with a
list of 3 references. Applications are available by fax (303) 271-8411 or
http://jefferson.lib.co.us Return
to Jefferson County Human Resources Dept.
800 Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 140, Golden CO 80401; 303-271-8400.
POSITION: Substitute Circulation Clerks #21-431
Jefferson County Public Library
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 7, 2001
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma and a minimum of 1-year customer service
experience preferably in a library setting. You must be able to work some
evenings, minor holidays, and weekends.
DUTIES:
Work involves using a computer, assisting with customer questions and
problems, checking items in and out, sorting and shelving books, answering
phones, filing, and determining status of overdue materials.
SALARY: $10.00 /hr
APPLY: A SEPARATE Jefferson County application must be completed for each
position. Applications are available by fax (303) 271-8411 or online
http://jefferson.lib.co.us
"Join Our Team". Return to Jefferson County Human
Resources Dept. 800 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste.140, Golden CO 80401; 303-271-8400.
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Making Bookmarks Thank You
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:44:20 CDT
I want to thank everyone who sent ideas on making
bookmarks. We ended up making Bookworm bookmarks out
of ribbon, pipe cleaners, pom-pom noses and googly
eyes, and a 'word' bookmark with cut out black and
white words that I typed sandwiched between two pieces
of clear contact paper, hole-punched with black and
white pieces of yarn tied through the hole. The kids
were impressed and it filled up an hour's time.
Thanks again!
Chrissy Johnson
Children's Librarian
Lebanon Pub. Lib.
Lebanon IN
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From: "Christy Strzelecki" <cstrzele@kcls.org>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Please post - Lib. I Child - Woodinville, WA
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:44:57 CDT
POSITION OPEN - Librarian I - Children's - Woodinville - PT 20 HRS
JOB NUMBER: 0101-102
COMPENSATION: Starts at $20.288 per hour, plus excellent benefits.
Note: Salary will increase to $23.754 per hour
effective July 1, 2001
CLOSING DATE: Position open until filled. Application review will
begin
July 5, 2001 . 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 (attached to this posting).
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:
Perform a variety of professional library services in conjunction with
selection, maintenance and circulation of KCLS materials to meet the
educational, recreational and information needs of the community.
Promotes
library services to the community through education and outreach to schools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Answer reference
questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
· Assist patrons in use of
library collections through reference
interviews, database and web searches, reader's advisory, 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.
· Design and implement
training.
· May select and
collaborate with Collection Management Services to
provide relevant collections based on knowledge of community and/or target
audience interests.
· Evaluate collections and
allocate and control materials budget as
assigned.
· Establish liaison with
schools, and appropriate agencies and
organizations within the community in order to promote library services and
facilitate programming and service delivery.
· Plan, schedule, and
arrange publicity and present booktalks, book
discussions, storytimes and programs developed for various age groups.
· Promote library services
to generate increased usage.
· Maintain print and
electronic collections, files, and indexes as
assigned including weeding, selection, replacements and ongoing maintenance.
· May plan, perform and
promote story times and other services
identified in the community library annual plan and those developed
centrally for implementation at the community library.
· Responds to patron
complaints and problems.
· Perform circulation and
related clerical activities as workload
dictates. OVER
Duties and Responsibilities Continued:
· Conduct library tours and
teach classes to the public.
· Perform other related
duties as assigned.
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.
· Evidence of training,
experience, or study in a relevant
functional area.
· Knowledge of a wide
variety of reference sources, authors,
literature, publishes and publications.
· Thorough knowledge of
Dewey Decimal Classification system and
Library of Congress subject headings.
· Knowledge of search
strategies used for retrieving information
from electronic databases.
· Considerable knowledge of
English and math.
· Working knowledge of
patron needs and interests.
· Knowledge and support of the
principles of intellectual freedom.
Ability to:
· Operate computers,
printers, copiers, and any other equipment
commonly utilized in a library.
· Clearly, succinctly, and
effectively communicate ideas and
thoughts both verbally and in writing with a diverse population.
· Recognize and set
priorities, and to plan, coordinate and organize
own work.
· Work a varied schedule,
including evenings and weekends.
· Use diplomacy and tact to
establish and maintain relationships
with customers, subordinates and peers.
· Operate with a
minimum of supervision and work collaboratively in
a team environment to find solutions to problems.
· Manage time to maximize
productivity.
Skill in:
· Reading, writing,
speaking and understanding the English language.
· Working effectively, with
a teamwork orientation, in daily
activities as well as addressing problems and unique situations.
· Using independent
judgement and making good decisions when
resolving problems relating to employees and patrons/public.
· Use of computer hardware
and software including the Internet and
electronic databases.
· Diagnosing problems and
developing solutions.
· Listening to,
understanding and interpreting the concerns of
system users.
· Establishing and
maintaining good customer relations.
· Providing work direction
and general support to clerical staff.
· Must have a valid
Washington State driver's license at time of
appointment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to sit and talk or hear, and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or
move up to 50 pounds, and push/pull carts up to 150 pounds. Specific
vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to
adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Job is performed indoors in a library setting, and includes extensive work
at a PC monitor and extensive close work. Extended periods of standing
are
required in some instances. 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: 6/14/01
Librarian I - Childs, Woodinville.doc
Name:____________________________________
Date:________________ Job Number:__________
Supplemental Questionnaire
Librarian I-Childrens at Woodinville
This supplemental questionnaire must be completed in addition to the
application. Please print or type your answers to the questions in the
space given below. You may turn-in a separate sheet of paper if you need
more space to answer the questions. If you use a separate sheet of
paper,
please number your answers to match the questions.
1. What attracted you to the children's
services area of
librarianship?
2. What have you done to pursue this
area of interest?
3. Describe your experience with
Children's literature.
3A. If you have no background in Children's literature, how do you forsee
gaining that knowledge?
4. Briefly describe your experience or training in children's
programming
and presentations
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From: Marsha Parham <parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: answer to giant girl stumper
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:45:22 CDT
At 05:35 PM 6/4/01 CDT, you wrote:
>A patron in her early 30's came in the other day looking for a book
she'd
>read in the 1980's. It was a picture book about a giant girl who
was
>living with little people. The people didn't have enough material
to put a
>dress on her so she lived in a house built of flower covered vines. The
>girl never left the house. The patron
>said the flowered vines were the things she remembered most. She
didn't
>remember if the girl was a giant living with humans, or a human girl
living
>with elf sized creatures. The patron says the book was in our library
but I
>can't place it. I'm hoping that the collective brain can come up
with
>something. Thanks. mmp
I'm sorry that I have taken so long to respond back to the list. I went on
vacation for a few days and was swamped when I came back. The
When I
finally went through the e-mails everyone agrees that the giant girl is in:
SWEETHEART FOR VALENTINE by Lorna Balian (1979).
Thank you. I should have known that one. mmp
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M. Marsha Parham
Flint River Regional Library
800 Memorial Dr.
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 412-4770
(770) 412-4771 (fax)
parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us
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From: "Shari Haber" <shaber@mcls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Upside-Down Story
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:46:09 CDT
Greetings. It's been a while since I've lurked here, but I have to
requests which are driving me bananas. This is the first of them.
The patron remembers reading a story in the 1950s that she describes
this way. A woman lives "upside-down, and she does everything the
opposite of everyone else. She lives on her ceiling, and goes outside to
do her gardening at night. The book is illustrated.
We have already looked at the "Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle" books, and
while she
lives in an upside-down house, she does not seem to do anything else out
of the ordinary, at least if you don't count the advice that she gives
out. Somebody on the Stumpers-List suggested "Mary Poppins Comes
Back",
but Mr. Turvy is a male, and I don't think he gardens or anything like
that.
Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. I can be reached at
shaber@mcls.org . TIA.
Shari Haber
MCLS
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From: "Shari Haber" <shaber@mcls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Train poem/song (or book?)
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:46:40 CDT
Hi, again. This is for the daughter of a man who is soon to turn 65
years old. His mother used to either recite or sing a poem or story to
him when he was a child. Some of the words that he remembers are:
Clickety-clack, kerchunk/ Here comes the train, kerluck,
kerlunk......(something)...dragon with flashing eyes/ But wriggles and
wiggles across the ties.
Any ideas? Please respond to shaber@mcls.org
. TIA.
Shari Haber
MCLS
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From: Tammy Williams <twilliams@nwrl.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Looking for Dracula (song)
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:47:12 CDT
Hi, all. I have a librarian with a request - she's looking for the
words
to Charlotte Diamond's "Looking for Dracula" - does anyone know
them? She needs them for a program next week - thought she had
them but can't find them anywhere. I'd order the CD in hopes of
it having a lyric sheet, but right now our ordering is shut down for
the fiscal year. Help!
Tammy
Tammy Williams
Children's Services Consultant
twilliams@nwrl.org
Northwestern Regional Library
Opinions expressed in this message may
not represent the policy of my library.
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From: tony rippin <tonyrip@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper "alley cat?"
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:47:38 CDT
Patron looking for a (old?) picture book that is about
an alley cat who is sick of living in alleys, and so
tries ouyt new homes. It tries to live with the
'Beanpoles' who are tall skinny people with nothing in
their cupboards, then with the 'Rowdies' who make lots
of noise. Tries about half a dozen different homes
out. Anyone with ideas?
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From: "Suzanne Robinson" <srobinso@mail.state.tn.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Coloring Book
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 09:48:06 CDT
I am trying to find a source for a library coloring book that turned up in =
the children's section.
It is called "Let's Visit the Library" written by Sharon Weiker
Abalos. =
On the first page it states that it is copyrighted by The Positive Line =
#79930. It is green with a picture of a librarian and 3 children
standing =
in a library. There is a seal in the corner of the picture that says =
"Books are Friends for Life".
Does anyone recognize this?
Suzanne Robinson
Dickson County Public Library
305 E. Hunt Street
Dickson, TN 37055
Fax 615-446-9130
=20
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