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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: Saturday, August 18, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 527
PUBYAC Digest 527
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) REFERENCE LIBRARIAN VACANCY - Roseburg, Oregon
by "Tina Roy" <tlroy@co.douglas.or.us>
2) Pet Parade
by "Michelle Ornat" <mornat@CHESAPEAKE.LIB.VA.US>
3) RE: How much is too much?
by Lisa Hughes <lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
4) Nancy Garden Website Compromised
by Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
5) Re: Disruptive After-School Patrons
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
6) Kids Travel Guides
by Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
7) RE: clip art
by "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
8) RE:thoughts on storytime planning
by "Inman, Susie" <sinman@tulsalibrary.org>
9) computer classes for kids
by Ellen Braby <ebraby@pen.ci.santa-monica.ca.us>
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From: "Tina Roy" <tlroy@co.douglas.or.us>
To: libsor <libs-or@sparkie.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: REFERENCE LIBRARIAN VACANCY - Roseburg, Oregon
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:45:29 CDT
CLOSES: September 7, 2001
The Douglas County Library System in Roseburg, Oregon is seeking a
Reference Librarian to join our Public Services Team.
THE PLACE:
Douglas County is a recreational wonderland which includes over 60
public parks, miles of navigable rivers with public boat ramps, mountain
lakes and streams, excellent fishing, ocean beaches, hiking and biking
rails, picnicking, rafting, golfing and many other leisure sports and
activities.
THE JOB:
Provides library services to the patrons of Douglas County. Essential
functions include: collection development and maintenance, reference and
reader's advisory, prepare and present programs and tours as needed,
organize bibliographic information, train, assist and support Branch
Managers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of Library Science degree, OR a BS/BA degree (or equivalent
combination of education and experience) and five years progressively
responsible library work-related experience. At time of appointment,
must possess a valid Oregon driver's license.
In addition to the above requirements, applications will receive further
evaluation based on considerable knowledge of professional library
principles, practices and methods, which includes selection,
acquisition, cataloging and classification of materials, bibliographic
and readers' advisory service, reference and literature searching,
children and adult reading needs; reasonable knowledge of human and/or
child development and psychology; basic knowledge of recordkeeping and
report writing as related to library services. Skill in use of automated
library systems. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and
written forms; determine reader interest and select material for the
collection; work within a team concept; make decisions independently in
accordance with established policies and procedures, and use initiative
and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; establish and
maintain records, reports and statistical data; courteously meet and
deal effectively with other employees, other libraries, community
groups, and patrons.
THE SALARY:
$2555.77 - $3369.46/MONTH plus a generous benefit package including PERS
retirement.
MORE INFORMATION:
Douglas County Human Resources
Douglas County
Douglas County Library System
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From: "Michelle Ornat" <mornat@CHESAPEAKE.LIB.VA.US>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Pet Parade
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Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:46:04 CDT
Hi All,
I'd like to plan a pet parade - with real pets in October for our small =
branch library. Does anyone have any experience with this or advice? We'd =
like this to be a program which will grow annually. We are planning to =
have the SPCA or animal control or a veterinarian come out for the =
afternoon. We're not sure if we want the program to be a contest or just a =
parade. I'd appreciate any and all ideas. Thanks in advance.=20
Michelle Ornat
mornat@chesapeake.lib.va.us=20
Children's Librarian
Indian River Library
Chesapeake Public Library System
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From: Lisa Hughes <lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: How much is too much?
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Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:46:39 CDT
But this is a 4-year-old, and 4-year-olds ARE still learning impulse
control. The fact that he did it behind his mother's back, so she
didn't
see it, may indicate that he knew perfectly well that it was unacceptable,
but was frustrated by the earlier interaction, and possibly was having a
generally bad day and was reaching the point where he was taking it out on
someone. We certainly get that from ALL ages! I would hesitate
to
confront the mother at that point because I would probably be so upset
that she would feel as if I were attacking her child which might just make
her defensive and wouldn't accomplish anything. If I kept my cool and
thought fast, I think the best response is to say directly to the child,
in a firm, no-nonsense way, "That was unacceptable behavior!"
It gives
the child direct feedback. With luck, at that point, Mom becomes
aware of the problem and insists on an apology from the child.
(without
luck, it degenerates into the defensive-mom protecting her child) I
would
really hesitate to deny library privileges because I'm not sure that
"the
punishment fits the crime", but I certainly would keep an eye on this
child, and talk to his mom about his behavior if it continues.
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 ***
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From: Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Nancy Garden Website Compromised
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Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:47:06 CDT
Farrar asked me to post this widely so feel free to
forward to other lists. --Jeanette Larson, Austin
Public Library
FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
For immediate release
Contact:
Jeanne McDermott
212-206-5366
Children's Book Author's Web Site Compromised
It recently came to the attention of Farrar, Straus
and Giroux and author Nancy
Garden that her Web site:
www.bergenstein.com/SCBWI/garden/garden.html
has been
compromised so that it links to a portal for
pornographic sites. Exactly how
this happened is unclear at the moment. It may be the
work of a hacker, or
perhaps the person who so generously built sites for
members of the Society of
Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) let
his domain name
registration lapse.
The Web site address appears on the back flap copy in
two of Ms. Garden's recent
children's books, HOLLY'S SECRET (2000) and THE YEAR
THEY BURNED THE BOOKS
(1999). Farrar, Straus and Giroux urges all
booksellers, librarians, and
educators who have the book on their shelves to black
out the Web site address.
Farrar Straus Giroux is reprinting the jackets minus
the Web site address and
will hold back orders on HOLLY'S SECRET and THEY YEAR
THEY BURNED THE BOOKS
until the rejacketed book is ready to ship.
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Disruptive After-School Patrons
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Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:47:45 CDT
Rebecca,
We're going to try something new this year and I have no idea if it will be
a great success or a whopping failure. But hey, nothing ventured...
We are two blocks from the junior high and three blocks from a parochial
school that goes through 8th grade, so we also have a problem with kids
coming to the library after school to hang out. These are kids that
don't
really want to be in the library, but can't go home for some reason until
their parents get home from work. They can and have been quite
disruptive
in the past.
We don't really have a YA space in our library, so we are going to designate
a fairly small meeting room as a YA room (although younger kids can go in --
don't know how well this will set with the YA's) from 3:15-5:30 every day.
In this room will be a radio tuned to a popular station, tables with board
games, decks of cards, and a few hand-held electronic games that kids can
check out in increments of 1/2 hour or so. In this room they can bring
snacks and drinks, and can talk fairly loudly with their friends if they
feel like it. Hopefully this will be more comfortable and inviting for
these kids, and the patrons out in the main part of the library will
appreciate it a lot, too.
I will be, I hope, an unobtrusive presence in this room, and when I can't be
there, the room will be closed.
We are going to start this next Tuesday, and I'm really getting excited and
kind of scared to see how it all works out.
Best,
Toni
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Library
222 N. Jefferson St.
Papillion, NE 68046
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
R Smith wrote:
> As the new school year gears up, I thought I would
> solicit suggestions on how to handle a situation that
> seems to aggravate my city's main library (not one
> where I work). I'm sure this situation isn't new to
> many of you. Our library (serving a population of
> 57,000) is located across the street from a parochial
> middle school, and when school lets out, it seems that
> one or more groups of kids come over to hang out at
> the library. The students are YAs, and although they
> have their own smallish YA space (near the circ desk)
> and the YA librarian comes on duty in mid-afternoon,
> they tend to hang out anywhere in the library and are
> often noisy and disruptive. The staff seems reluctant
> to approach them and firmly handle the situation, so
> often the director has to come out and be really
> disciplinary with them (often asking them to leave).
> Sometimes patrons try to get them to behave. The whole
> problem makes me sad because I'm sure there is a
> better way to deal with these kids who don't seem to
> be interested (at this point) in anything that the
> library offers.
>
> I don't know if our library has a policy on conduct,
> but if they do, it isn't posted where patrons can see
> it.
>
> The library has no programming for young (or older)
> YAs, and the YA librarian often has to handle
> reference desk duty and isn't in the YA area.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions on how to respond to
> these kids? Many patrons are writing them off as just
> no good, but I keep thinking that the library perhaps
> could be doing something to diffuse the situation and
> reach out to them in a friendlier way.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help!!
>
> =====
> Rebecca Smith, recent MLS grad
> read2yourbunny@yahoo.com
>
> "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are,
> far more than our abilities."
> --Albus Dumbledore ( J.K. Rowling)
>
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From: Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Kids Travel Guides
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Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:48:04 CDT
Someone requested travel guides for children. One series I like is
"The
Loster Kids Guide to Exploring..."
The destinations are: Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary,
San
Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas. As you can see it is Canadian based,
but
they seem to be branching out.
Each book includes endless child friendly events, programs, sights and
attractions. It includes public transport, estimates of time spent and
cost, free attractions, wheelchair accesibility, age ranges, etc. I
was
very impressed by them,
Claire Isaac
Regina Public Library
Regina, Saskatchewan
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From: "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: clip art
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Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:49:17 CDT
Soo-Hyoung's Library Clipart
http://user.chollian.net/~sadrain1/clipart/index.html
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Grace Greene
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 2:39 PM
To: PUBYAC
Subject: clip art
Hello kind folks:
I know this has been discussed before, but could you please let me know what
clip art software you would recommend for library-related publications? Your
favorite online sites would be appreciated, too. Thanks so much.
Grace Worcester Greene
Children's Services Consultant
Vermont Department of Libraries
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609
802-828-3261
email: grace.greene@dol.state.vt.us
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From: "Inman, Susie" <sinman@tulsalibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE:thoughts on storytime planning
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Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:49:48 CDT
I've kind of been zooming in and out of pubyac this summer and I may have
missed some of the discussion. Being a veteran children's librarian of
7
years, I have a nice cushion of past storytime items that I can pull
together in a short amount of time. But I am wondering how much time
does a
storytime represent? For every 30 minutes of storytime how much
time went
into putting it together? How much time do you use to research
ideas?
(Including music, flannels, books, etc.) Do you get to use time
at work
for cutting out flannel pieces? How much? What about reading the
books you
have chosen? Do you read them aloud as practice? Do you do this
at work or
at home? I think one 30 minute storytime represents at least 1 hour of
time
(or more). What do you think? Organization and experience are
wonderful.
We can be helpful to new people by sharing our techniques but we can also
help management understand real time involved in putting together quality
programming. By the way, it takes me 45 mins. to read this
listserv on a
average day with interruptions (phone, reference, circulation) and way too
long to write this on a busy afternoon. Workroom time is so precious
I'm
very judicious about how I use it. Comments?
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From: Ellen Braby <ebraby@pen.ci.santa-monica.ca.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: computer classes for kids
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:50:21 CDT
Hello All,
A couple of weeks ago, I asked if anyone had computer classes for
kids
at their library, especially for young children. Most of the responses
were from those of you who wanted to know what responses I got, but
there were only a few who offered any classes, and here are their
responses (which I edited a bit to make them make sense)
At our library, we offer a cyber class for kids. I will be doing
my first one this fall, but from what I understand, we show them various
search engines that we feel are most useful and how to search those
engines. It is for elementary aged children (through grade 5). I'm not
sure if the YA librarian will offer any in the future. Also, we may show
them a few of the game websites for their interest. We show them our
webpage and all that it has to offer, including many links for homework
help as well as other helpful and fun links. I hope this helps.
We do offer a parent/child Internet safety class for kids in the second
grade and up, but the demand for it has really slacked off since the
first furious flurry of Internet
hoo-rah. The most important thing for little kids is to have a SHARED
experience with a caring grown-up.
At this point, I am not sure what we will end up doing, but if I have
any brilliant ideas that seem to work, I will share them.
Ellen Braby
Coordinator of Youth Services
Santa Monic Public Library
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