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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 4:42 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 654
PUBYAC Digest 654
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Bird/Flying Read-Alouds- peanut butter craft
by PIKLY@aol.com
2) Best CD-Roms?
by "Natasha C Stocek" <natashastocek@lycos.com>
3) Lap Sit Ideas
by Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
4) Re: centralized ordering of materials
by Smith <lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
5) reference chat
by Laura Reed <laurar@picnet.org>
6) RE: new reference book
by Tina Cavanough <tcavanough@astc.nt.gov.au>
7) RE: Creative help needed!
by crortvedt@apl.org
8) Re: PA announcement
by Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
9) Re: Centralized Selection Profiles
by Carol Finch <cfinch@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
10) Video Responses--long
by Helen Cowan <hcowan@vineland.lib.nj.us>
11) Large Print Books for Kids/YA source
by "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
12) Programs for older children.
by "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
13) Youth Services Manager-Eugene OR
by MEUCHEL Aimee D <Aimee.D.Meuchel@ci.eugene.or.us>
14) Ink stamps for kid's hands
by Teresa Salatino <teresas@wccls.lib.or.us>
15) Re: "Arthur" puppet show ideas?
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
16) Re: Stories about death of siblings or miscarriages
by "Carol Phares" <cphares@pearlriver.lib.ms.us>
17) multicultural incentives for SRC
by "Jen McKinney" <jenmck@tcpl.lib.in.us>
18) Spanish language or Bilingual performers?
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
19) Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of January 15, 2001
by Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
20) Thanks for PJ storytime responses
by Marlyn <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
21) Descriptive videos?
by Marlyn <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
22) Library Metaphor
by Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
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From: PIKLY@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Bird/Flying Read-Alouds- peanut butter craft
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:53:52 CST
Just wanted to mention, you can substitute the clear Karo Syrup for the
peanut butter as it seems less of a problem to the birds and to people
allergic to peanut butter. Also, I usually water down the Karo syrup a
little - add water to the syrup in an old jar and shake. It
"paints" on
quite well and helps the seeds to stick.
Penny Peck
San Leandro Public Library
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From: "Natasha C Stocek" <natashastocek@lycos.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Best CD-Roms?
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Hi everyone,
This has probably been asked before but could you please tell me what your
favorite CD-Roms are? We are getting ready to move back to our beautiful new
building and our computers need game and reference CD-Roms.
Thanks!
Natasha Stocek
Frederick County Public Libraries
Frederick, MD
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From: Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Lap Sit Ideas
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Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:54:04 CST
Hello All,
I do a lap sit program on Tuesday mornings. We have
two sessions, one from 10:00-10:30 and the other from
11:30 until noon. What I found to be a true favorite
of the parents nad children alike is using an apron to
tell stories with the velcro story parts and using
music and puppets.
Hope this helps
Jennifer Parker
jmpwel@yahoo.com
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From: Smith <lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: "Susan D. Carr" <scarr@wpl.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: centralized ordering of materials
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Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:54:09 CST
While standing orders and centralized purchasing of standard items may be
helpful in a big system, nothing replaces the knowledge of the librarian
on the floor in terms of knowing in detail what his/her patrons need and
like.
I hope that whatever system you adopt leaves some purchasing decisions in
the hands of the local staff.
Lisa Smith
lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us
(I order EVERY book that comes into my children's room, down to the last
paperback).
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From: Laura Reed <laurar@picnet.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: reference chat
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:54:16 CST
Hello all,
The Library that I work at has begun offering reference chat via the Adult
Services Information Desk. It was a slow start, but use of this service is
increasing, and it has been suggested that I try it in Children's Services.
I cannot find any information about children and reference type chat. So I
am wondering if anyone out there offers this service, and if so, what your
opinion is of it.... successes, failures, precautions, etc. I waver between
being really excited about the potential and a little terrified about the
reality.
Thanks,
Laura Reed
Manager of Children's Services
Pickering Public Library
"Opinions, conclusions and other information expressed in this message may
not be those of the Pickering Public Library."
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From: Tina Cavanough <tcavanough@astc.nt.gov.au>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: new reference book
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I just wanted to add a "you bet!" to Sharon's rave about
"Animal". I bought
a copy for our reference collection a couple a weeks ago, and it truly is
fantastic. Great info on all the animals the kids want to know about -
sloths are popular here (and I'm in the Central Australian desert, of all
places!), but it is so hard to find a book about sloths - yet here they are
in "Animal". Love that book! I'm always picking it up off
the
floor...behind the cupboards....on the couch...........
Tina Cavanough
Children's and Youth Services Librarian
Alice Springs Public Library
PO Box 1071
ALICE SPRINGS 0871
Northern Territory
Australia
Ph: 08-8950 0556
Fax: 08-8952 2402
Email: tcavanough@astc.nt.gov.au
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From: crortvedt@apl.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Creative help needed!
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We did a similar program last year and called it "Tic Tac Title."
One of
the students on our Teen Advisory Board thought of it as a joke and was
horrified when we used it, but everyone else liked it.
Colleen Rortvedt
Young Adult Assistant
Appleton Public Library
225 North Oneida Street
Appleton WI 54911
-----Original Message-----
From: Sarah Prielipp [mailto:seprielipp@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 10:46 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Creative help needed!
Hello, all,
I am in the planning stages of 2002 Teen SRP, and I have finally come up
with a program -- but I can't think of a "theme" that fits what I want
to
do! Okay, here's the program and the challenge: I've created a
bingo-like
game board that has genres in each square. Teens read, watch movies, or
attend library events that "fit" the various genres listed. I
would like a
catchy theme (our 2002 state theme is "Join the Winner's Circle" but
we
don't usually use the same theme for teens and children @ our library).
So,
any ideas?
TIA, Sarah
P.S. If anyone is interested in more information, I will be happy to email
you my "plans" and game boards.
*********************************************************************
Sarah Prielipp
Youth Services Associate
Veterans Memorial Library
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it is hard
to read." -- Groucho Marx
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From: Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Re: PA announcement
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:54:34 CST
When this would happen, I often would comment on the content of the PA
announcement. If the announcement was =93custodian to the first floor
restroom please=94 I would say something to the kids like =93Is the =
custodian
here? Did he decide OUR stories were more fun than vacuuming the =
floor?
Don=92t you think the grownups should just come to hear stories =
today?=94 If
the announcement was a routine closing announcement, which happened =
every
week during evening story hour, I always said something like =93Well, I =
guess
I better read one last story before we have to go home.=94 Or =93Do you =
think we
have time for one last song?=94
Hillary Theyer
From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com
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<mailto:jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
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Subject: PA announcements during Storytime
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Hello everybody! I have a small problem that I=92m hoping some of you =
have run
into before. We have a loud PA system that is used to page people or
announce computer lab sign ups, etc. It interrupts storytime at least =
once
or twice a month. I trying to find a creative way to deal with it since
there=92s nothing I can do about it. For now I just stop whatever I=92m =
doing or
reading and wait for the announcement to finish before resuming the =
program.
I=92d like to be able to say something=97I don=92t know what=97that=92s =
cute but not
negative to apologize for the interruption and get us back on track.=20
Any ideas?
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
jbaker93711@yahoo.com <mailto:jbaker93711@yahoo.com>=20
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From: Carol Finch <cfinch@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
To: Stephanie Borgman <sborgman@hcpl.net>
Subject: Re: Centralized Selection Profiles
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Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:54:39 CST
The Phoenix Public Library is also considering centralized purchasing of
adult, teen, and children's materials. We would also like information on
any systems, plans, or procedures which are working successfully. Thanks
very much in advance for any information you can give us!
Carol Finch
Children and Teen Services Coordinator
Phoenix Public Library
602 534-2021
On Mon, 14 Jan 2002, Stephanie Borgman wrote:
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> Our system of 25 branches is beginning the process of moving to
centralized
> selection. It seems that the most efficient way for us to proceed
will be
> to establish profiles of our branches to help us determine which titles
and
> how many copies to purchase for them. If you have a model of a
profile
you
> use or have used I would very much appreciate receiving it. Any other
> insights on how to make this transition go as smoothly as possible would
be
> great. The issue now is not whether or not we should centralize, but
how
to
> accomplish it with least disruption to our customers and staff.
>
> The unselfish support I receive from this group always reinforces my
> decision to remain in children's services over the years. Thanks in
> advance.
> Steph
>
> Stephanie Robinson Borgman
> Juvenile Specialist
> Harris County Public Library
> Houston, Texas
> (713) 749-9000
> sborgman@hcpl.net
>
>
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From: Helen Cowan <hcowan@vineland.lib.nj.us>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Video Responses--long
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:54:45 CST
Dear All,
A couple of months ago, I asked librarians about their libraries' video
policies. I have included my original question as well as responses
from PUBYAC. Thanks again to everyone who responded.
Helen Cowan Margiotti
Head of Children's/Young Adult Services
Vineland Public Library
hcowan@vineland.lib.nj.us
My Question
Our library only allows adults to borrow videos. We are considering
letting children borrow our nonfiction and educational videos, but we
think we'd have a problem explaining why we can loan nonfiction videos
but not entertainment films.
I'd be interested to hear from public libraries that currently do not
limit any access to videos and how they handle patron complaints about
children being able to borrow R-rated movies.
I'd also be interested to hear from any public libraries that allow the
loan of nonfiction videos (like National Geographic) to minors but that
do not let children borrow entertainment films.
Responses:
Helen,
Our system has always let kids borrow non-fiction and children's films
and some "features" (what we call the entertainment videos. ) Since
our
computer system has room for the rating, and we have the age of children
also in the database, kids simply can't take our videos rated R or
whatever.
Unfortunately it doesn't stop them from putting them on hold! It is
then that we have to explain that the kids can't take out the videos,
but the children are never surprised and the adults don't have any
problems with it. Aren't there laws preventing kids from seeing
videos/movies with certain ratings?
Sheilah
Toronto Public Library
At the Union Public LIbrary children may borrow only children's videos
on their library cards. Our policy states a children's
videos is anything pg rated or under. Anything pg 13 or over is in the
adult collection and only can be borrowed with an adult
card. This works reasonable well as both parents and children
understand the separation.
Hope this helps,
Mary Pritting
Head of Children's Services
Union Public Library
Hello Helen,
I thought you may be interested to know what public libraries in New
Zealand
do regarding children and young adults borrowing videos from public
libraries. Most public libraries I know of allow children and young
adult's
to borrow videos - some charge and some have free borrowing. This varies
with each local council.
Here at Wellington City Libraries we have three video collections -
Children's, Young Adult and Adult. Children and young adult's can borrow
from the CYA collections for free on their CYA cards. However if they
borrow
from the adult library they have to pay the loan charges in the same way
adult's do. If videos have an "R" rating a message is displayed on the
issues screen and we can only issue the video if they have ID to show
their
age. Some Young Adult's for example could borrow an R16 rated video -
providing they can prove they are over 16.
The videos are generally chosen to fit the age group. For example in the
children's collections there is a mixture of pre-school cartoons and
entertainers, educational videos and popular titles such as Stuart
Little,
Homeward Bound etc. The young adult collections have a large number of
Star
trek and Sci Fi videos, BBC Shakespeare videos and some popular titles.
The
adult collections have a much wider range. Sometimes videos fit into
more
than one area. For example "The Sound of Music" and other musicals
come
under both children's and adult collections.
I hope this is of interest and perhaps some help to your research.
Regards,
Kini Piper
Business Development Specialist, Children and Young Adults
Wellington City Libraries
P O Box 1992
Wellington
Phone: (04) 801-3737
Fax: (04) 801-4088
Our video collections are very popular and very heavily used. Our
children's videos are in the children's room and we do not limit
access in any way. We also do not limit children's access to
adult videos, which are housed in a separate section of the
library. We have not had any problems that I am aware of. Our
children's video collection does not contain anything with a PG-13
rating, since our collection is intended for children up through
the 5th grade, or age 11.
Good luck,
Julie Rothenfluh
Head, Children's Services
Nichols Library
Naperville, IL
Hello,
Muhlenberg Co. is small rural area in Western
Kentucky.
Our county library system has two small town
locations.
Video collection of about 2000 fairly equally split
some titles at both locations, some only at one that
purchased it or received donation. Video access is 2
per patron at a time, 1 week check out. Children under
16 must have card signed by parent. (Parent with two
children takes home six on three cards, single adult
only has access to two at a time)
16 and up have adult cards and are responsible for
their own choices and return and fines. However we do
not have any R rated videos, adult videos are family
style or classics and we do not try to compete with
local video stores. Newer j titles such as Thomas the
Train and Shrek are purchased more as a service to
storyhour parents and still in high demand as even
local video stores don't have enough when new. They
must catch them in and check out at location where
they are - we will tranfer books for pick up but not
videos and books may be reserved but not videos, even
educational ones such as hunter education or foreign
language.
Fines are $1.00 a day not to exceed $5.00 per video.
That mostly covers it I think if you have questions,
write back. And Happy Holidays =)
=====
Donna Slaton
Children's Programmer II
Muhlenberg Co. Public Libraries
Central City Public Library
108 E. Broad St.
Central City, KY 42330
misspockets3@yahoo.com
At our library, the children's and adult's video collections are
separate,
but until a child wrote a letter and complained, kids weren't allowed to
take out any videos at all. Now they're allowed to check out all of the
children's collection videos, and this is working very well.
I believe parents can also sign for their children to check out videos
from
the adult collection, but if they do it includes everything, R-rated
videos
and all.
Good luck!
--Susan Dove Lempke <slempke@nileslibrary.org>
We allow children (14 and under) to check out any
movie that is less than R rated (yes, we let them
check out PG 13, I don't really know why, probably for
the sake of less complication, as their age is not
listed on their card or record). Once they have adult
cards, they can check anything out.
=====
Andrea Terry
Juvenile Services Librarian
Libby Memorial Library
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
cavgrads97@yahoo.com
When we began our video collection, those in power decided that no kid
vids
would be purchased - just adult and family videos. Therefore those under
18
were not allowed to borrow them. Then a donor gave us a big hunk of
money
for children's videos only for one of our branches. We still only
allowed
adult checkouts but this collection was so popular that it was decided
that
our third branch would have some children's videos. Adults were still
the
only ones who could check them out. Although I brought the subject up at
meetings often, no change was made until I came back from a state
library
conference with a statement from the Youth Services group that all the
state
libraries except us considered adult only check outs a violation of
everything we hold sacred about freedom of access.
Since then we have had everything in the library available to anyone
with a
library card. We have only had one complaint from a grandfather who
objected
to the teenage boy language in the beginning of one film. We mark our
kid
vids with a clear pink label over the spine label so that we can tell
parents and children to look for the pink labels.
We are beginning to have enough children's videos to have comments to
have
that collection in the children's room. That's an interesting idea but
we do
not have room at this time so ours are interfiled.
Sandra Strandtmann, Juneau Public Libraries
292 Marine Way, Juneau, AK 99801
mailto:sandras@juneau.lib.ak.us
Hi Helen -- Here in Clifton we allow children to borrow some videos.
It's
not limited to non-fiction. Instead, we had "kids" stickers on
all the
videos that could be checked out by kids. The stickers were placed on
videos that were definitely aimed at a child -- this included some
informational stuff, lots of things like Dr. Seuss, Madeline, Ramona,
Arthur, etc, and many feature length videos --all of Disney, Babe,
Muppets,
etc. We ended up having so many, we finally put them in their own
section.
They now actually have a separate material code in our automated
system. It
seems to make it easier to explain to patrons that kids can take out
only
kids videos -- anything else a parent would have to check out for them.
Pat Vasilik
Children's Coordinator
Clifton Public Library
Clifton, NJ
vasilik@palsplus.org
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From: "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Large Print Books for Kids/YA source
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Greetings collective brain!
Do you have a favorite source for large print books for kids and young =
adults? Please let me know.I'll compile the answers and post to the list =
next week. Thanks for your help!
Beverly Kirkendall
Library Manager, Youth Services
bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us=20
Hurst Public Library
Hurst, TX
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From: "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Programs for older children.
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I did my first program for older children. I'm not sure the name of the
person on here who posted about Whodunit Wednesdays. However, that was
such
a wonderful idea that I had Mystery Mondays and borrowed some ideas from
that post. I'm very pleased with the outcome. The first Monday I had
7
kids show up and were surprised that more boys than girls showed up. The
second Monday, which was yesterday, I had 11 boys and girls show up for the
program. We are not having anything next Monday for the holiday, but I'm
really looking forward to the program we will do on the 28th. I really
didn't think that I was going to get quite as good a turnout. I'm thinking
of doing a little something for the older kids every other month. Thanks
again for to the person for the wonderful idea. I'm so sorry that I didn't
write down your name.
Stacie Barron
Children's Librarian
East Bank Regional Library
Metairie, LA 70001
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From: MEUCHEL Aimee D <Aimee.D.Meuchel@ci.eugene.or.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Youth Services Manager-Eugene OR
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Please excuse any cross-posting.
YOUTH SERVICES MANAGER
(Senior Librarian)
Eugene Public Library
Posted: January 14, 2002
Closing Date: February 8, 2002
Salary Range: $42,390-$52,832 annually
Position No.: 1006
FY02101
In addition to the amount listed above, the City pays the entire PERS
retirement contribution (based on salary), including the employer
contribution and the 6% employee portion. This begins after six months of
employment.
<<...OLE_Obj...>>
General Statement of Duties
Plans, organizes, and supervises the operations in the Youth Services
Section of the Library system.
Examples of Duties Performed--Duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Plans and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes
methods for providing service; implements policies and procedures.
Plans, prioritizes, coordinates, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work
of staff.
Schedules and conducts sectional meetings and retreats.
Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost
estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget
items; monitors and controls expenditures.
Serves as materials specialist for youth services, including service to
children and young adults.
Selects books and non-book materials for the children's collections and
oversees collection development for the section.
Responds to patron needs and complaints.
Provides reference and reading advisory service.
Represents the Library at professional and community meetings.
Keeps abreast of current trends in the areas of librarianship, library
technology, child development, and education.
Promotes an awareness of and support for meeting the library and information
needs of the entire community.
Supervises planning, implementation, and evaluation of library programs for
youth.
Writes and administers grants.
Serves on a variety of City committees and task teams.
Ensures departmental implementation of and adherence to the City's
Affirmative Action and Diversity Plan.
Facilitates staff development on such issues as diversity and creating a
respectful working and learning environment.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Principles and procedures of professional library work.
Policies, procedures, and functions of the library.
Standards and procedures of selecting age-appropriate library materials,
particularly for children and young adults.
Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance
evaluation.
Basic budgeting procedures and techniques.
Online search tools and strategies.
Resources beyond the library and how they can be utilized in augmenting
library services.
Ability to:
Develop, prioritize, implement, and evaluate Library programs and services
in accordance with community needs and the library's mission.
Match patrons with materials appropriate to their needs, interests, and
abilities.
Operate automated library systems. Proficient with PCs, software
applications, networks, and the Internet.
Evaluate material for collection development.
Administer a budget.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals
and agencies serving youth.
Ability to identify and address both underserved and unserved populations.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
Three years of increasingly responsible professional library experience.
Supervisory experience required.
Education
Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library
Association-accredited college or university.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum
requirements may be substituted.
Salary and Benefits
The normal starting salary is the first step shown on the posting. Other
placement in the salary range may be considered depending on qualifications
and experience. Periodic advancement through the salary range may be
considered depending upon merit. The City provides a full range of benefits,
including holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement benefits, deferred
compensation (additional two percent), physical examination, life insurance,
and long-term disability. Health, dental, and vision benefits are available.
This insurance is paid in full or in part depending on number of hours
worked and plan selection.
Application Procedure
You must submit an official City of Eugene application form in order to be
considered for this position. Forms are available at Human Resource and Risk
Services. (Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING THE POSTING PERIOD ONLY, AND MUST BE
SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 5 P.M. ON THE CLOSING DATE. In addition to the
application form, you are encouraged to submit a letter and/or resume with
any supplemental information pertinent to the position. Applications and
resumes cannot be returned; please keep a copy for yourself before
submitting. In order to be considered for future openings, you must submit a
new application for each position. Current information about job postings is
available by calling the Job Information Line (541-682-5061) or by accessing
the City of Eugene Job Opportunities web page at
<http://www.ci.eugene.or.us/jobs/default.htm>.
Selection Process
Applicants are screened based on their relevant knowledge, abilities,
skills, experience, and training. The selection process varies according to
the position and can include such things as: screening of supplemental
questionnaires, written or skill tests, agility or fitness tests,
interviews, and assessment processes. In addition, background investigations
and records checks may be required. Some positions also require applicants
to have a psychological evaluation and/or physical examination and drug test
prior to employment. Applicants selected to continue in the process will be
notified within two-three weeks after the position deadline. Due to the
volume of applications received by the City, individual contact with every
applicant is not possible. Anyone requesting information on a selection
process may contact Human Resource and Risk Services (541-682-5061) or may
check the status on the City of Eugene Position Status Update web page at
<http://www.ci.eugene.or.us/jobs/status.htm>.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City
of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with
the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment
in the United States.
Alternative forms of job postings are available. Call (541) 682-5061, TDD
(541) 682-8824.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
YOUTH SERVICES MANAGER
January 14, 2002
PLEASE NOTE: This supplemental questionnaire is scored and will be used to
determine if you will proceed to the next phase of the selection process.
Provide detailed answers to each question and use additional sheets for your
answers. Your answers must be attached to a completed application form. You
may attach other relevant application materials if you wish. Please limit
your total responses to no more than four typed pages.
1. Please describe your work experience specifically in these areas?
a) budgetary responsibility:
b) supervisory experience;
c) program areas;
d) grant writing and administration; and
e) developing services and collections to minority populations.
2. Having received an introduction to City and Library staff and policies,
how will you go about setting the priorities you plan to concentrate on for
the first three months, and what might they be?
3. Detail your experience and training in diversity efforts related to staff
recruitment and retention. Please provide specifics in your answer.
4. The library will be opening a new, state-of-the-art downtown building
approximately 10 months after your arrival. Youth services are already a
focal point for community expectations at the new library. Describe for us
your vision of youth services that will meet or even exceed these
expectations.
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From: Teresa Salatino <teresas@wccls.lib.or.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Ink stamps for kid's hands
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Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:41:20 CST
Dear All:
If I remember right this was discussed not too long ago so I am hoping that
it will be an easy questions to answer. After storytimes we stamp the kids
hands with a themed stamp and today I received a complaint from a mom that
after a couple of hours the ink runs through the creases in the child's hand
and becomes one big blob. Currently we are using a dye-based ink and I'm
wondering if we should be using another type, not only for the runny factor
but also for health, ease of cleaning, etc. Please email any thoughts or
suggestions.
Teresa
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Teresa Salatino
Youth Services Librarian
Cedar Mill Community Library
12505 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229
teresas@wccls.lib.or.us
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From: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: Kindt_CA <Kindt_CA@co.brown.wi.us>,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: "Arthur" puppet show ideas?
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Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:41:27 CST
At 09:55 PM 1/14/02 -0700, you wrote:
>.... "Arthur Winter Reading Club" with a kick-off this Friday!!
>Does anyone have any ideas of a story or script we could
>use to put on a puppet show?
fast and ready to go MASKS of Authur and all his friends to print out
off the Web...
http://pbskids.org/arthur/print/masks/index.html
Try making a puppet play from
"D.W.'s Library Card
"
"Locked in the Library!
"
words to the song "Library Card"
http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/songbook/librarycard.html
Stephanie Stokes
"Library Media & PR"
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr
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From: "Carol Phares" <cphares@pearlriver.lib.ms.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Stories about death of siblings or miscarriages
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Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:41:33 CST
I would like to thank everyone who came through with suggestions for my
patron who has the tough job of explaining to her 4 year old daughter why
the new baby won't be coming home. I passed on all of your suggestions to
her. I will Interlibrary loan one or two for her and I will definitely buy
some for our collection. I am listing the bibliography I gleaned from all
the responses. Again, thank you to all who answered this tough question.
Last Week My Brother Anthony Died by Martha Hickman (Abingdon Press, 1984).
"A small girl named Julie describes her feelings following the death of her
four week old baby brother."
Molly's Rosebush by Janice Cohn (Whitman, 1994) 0-8075-5213-5
The was the most suggested book.
"When the new baby they've been expecting isn't strong enough to be born,
Molly and her family find different ways to express their feelings and
comfort each other."
Morgan's baby sister, by Patricia Polin Johnson. Resource Publications 1993.
This one is 'for families who have experienced the death of a newborn', and
is like a short chapter book.
No New Baby by Marilyn Gryte (Centering Corporation, 1988)
It is told from the child's point of view. The mother goes to the hospital
and they explain that the baby died.
Stacy Had a Little Sister by Wendie C. Old, Judith Friedman (Illustrator),
Christy Grant (Editor
When her baby sister dies of sudden infant death syndrome, Stacy is confused
and afraid, wondering if her resentment of the new baby could have caused
the death.
For adults:
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the death of your baby by Deborah A.
Davis. This title has a couple of chapters that were very helpful in
explaining my recent late pregnancy loss to my 3 year old niece.
Trying Again by Ann Douglas. This book also has some helpful information for
bereaved parents with living children
Thanks again,
Carol
Carol Phares, MLIS
Youth Services Librarian
cphares@pearlriver.lib.ms.us
Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library
900 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
http://www.pearlriver.lib.ms.us
(601) 798-5081 VOICE (601) 798-5082 FAX
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From: "Jen McKinney" <jenmck@tcpl.lib.in.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: multicultural incentives for SRC
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Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:41:39 CST
Does anyone have a great catalog or source for inexpensive giveaways with
multicultural themes? We need affordable incentive prizes (.40/apiece items,
as opposed to $1 apiece as a ballpark figure) for our "Reach for the World:
READ" Summer Reading Club which has an around-the-world type theme
this
year.
Thanks in advance for your assistance. You can reply to me off the list if
you wish.
--Jen
Jen McKinney Outreach Services Librarian
627 South Street Lafayette, IN 47901-1470
765.429.0201 phone 765.429.0150 FAX
jenmck@tcpl.lib.in.us www.tcpl.lib.in.us
"My opinions are my own and do not
necessarily represent library policy."
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
Subject: Spanish language or Bilingual performers?
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Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:41:45 CST
Our library (my department!) has gotten a Starbuck's grant for programming
to
support family literacy, in partnership with Children's Home Society of
Washington.
We are full of ideas, but, since we have a sizaeable Hispanic population
here in
Walla Walla, WA, with very young children monolingual in Spanish, we would
like
to invite puppeteers or musicians who will reach that audience.
Do you know of any such within (easy) driving distance of Southeastern
Washington State?
TIA,
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
Walla Walla Public Library
magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us
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From: Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of January 15, 2001
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:41:50 CST
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has a Librarian - Children's Services at
the Stanwood Library in Washington State. Job #01106 January 18, 02. For
more information and to obtain an application on this employment
opportunity, please visit our website at www.sno-isle.org/jobs
<http://www.sno-isle.org/jobs>
or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040.
____________________________________________________________________________
___
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has two openings for Librarian - Substitute
within the East Region Libraries in Washington State. Job #0205 February 08,
02. For more information and to obtain an application on this employment
opportunity, please visit our website at www.sno-isle.org/jobs
<http://www.sno-isle.org/jobs>
or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040.
____________________________________________________________________________
___
Valerie Worrell
Human Resources
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
360-651-7004
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From: Marlyn <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
To: Pub Yac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks for PJ storytime responses
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Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:41:55 CST
Thank you, everyone for advice on unusual ways to
promote my PJ storytime.
Almost everyone who responded suggested that the staff
wear their PJs to work a few days ahead of time,
perhaps with a label or pin saying "ask me why I'm
wearing PJs".
Marlyn
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Marlyn K. Roberts
Youth Services Librarian
Hacienda Heights Library
County of Los Angeles Libraries
chaisegirl@yahoo.com
__________________________________________________
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From: Marlyn <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
To: Pub Yac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Descriptive videos?
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Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:42:01 CST
Hey, fellow Pubyackers!
We have received an order packet with a page of
"Special Descriptive Videos". Can anybody enlighten
me about what that might mean???
TIA,
Marlyn
=====
Marlyn K. Roberts
Youth Services Librarian
Hacienda Heights Library
County of Los Angeles Libraries
chaisegirl@yahoo.com
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From: Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Library Metaphor
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:42:07 CST
Hello Collective Minds!
I am taking a class at I.U. in Folklore. My lesson involves Occupational
Folklore and a library metaphor needs to be included in the paper. The
example given is about the firemen culture "he laid out short"
referring he
did not have enough hose to reach the fire, or enough food for the crew. I
have been asking my fellow staffers but they are stumped. Please e-mail
any
responses to amybob59@hotmail.com
Thank you in advance.
Amy Blake
Knox County Public Library
amybob59@hotmail.com
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