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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: Saturday, February 08, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1017
PUBYAC Digest 1017
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Mayor's Story Time
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
2) Cleaning/repairing DVDs
by "Sharon R. Levine" <slevine@lincolnwoodlibrary.org>
3) Natasha..who worked in Waterford
by Nadine <read2kdz@yahoo.com>
4) Re: milk allergies, ADA, and storytime
by Lynnea Nash <nashl@lagrangelibrary.org>
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mayor's Story Time
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:52:31 CST
I am having our Mayor in to do Story Time. I am to pick out a book for him
to read.
This will take place on a Saturday, so the age range could be pretty wide.
Do you have any suggestions for what I shouold have him read?
Thanks,
Christina Johnson, Lebanon Public Library, Lebanon, Indiana
marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com
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From: "Sharon R. Levine" <slevine@lincolnwoodlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Cleaning/repairing DVDs
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:52:40 CST
Hi everyone,
A couple of weeks ago, someone suggested using Skip Doctor for repairing =
DVDs. Unfortunately, I deleted the message and our Tech Services Dept. =
wants more info on this product. Can someone who knows of this product =
e-mail me.
TIA
Sharon Levine
Head of Youth Services
Lincolnwood Public Library
Lincolnwood, IL
slevine@lincolnwoodlibrary.org
www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org
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From: Nadine <read2kdz@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Natasha..who worked in Waterford
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:52:47 CST
Hi...
I am trying to locate Natasha, who was one of the Children's Librarians at
the Waterford Public Library...she moved to Maryland about 2.5 yrs ago...I
used to see her post here...but it's been awhile...please send us a
line...we want your email address!!!!
Nadine Lipman
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Nadine Lipman
Head of Children's Services
Waterford Public Library
49 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
email: read2kdz@yahoo.com
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From: Lynnea Nash <nashl@lagrangelibrary.org>
To: Junior Room Staff <dgjrrm@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
Subject: Re: milk allergies, ADA, and storytime
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:52:55 CST
I'm not a librarian, but I worked in the area of civil rights and dealt
with reasonable accommodation issues. Although it may sound far out, I
think that the father has a legitimate concern. The issue here is not
discrimination, but reasonable accommodation. What can the library
"reasonably" do so that his son can attend library events?
Think of the allergy as a handicapping condition, similar to a hearing
or visual disability. I'm sure that when you have a program you include
in your notice that you should be notified if special accommodations are
required. Just as we provide for interpreters or ramp access, providing
a "milk-free" area for the child would probably satisfy the father and
be sufficient.
I agree with the previous comments regarding responsibility, but there's
no need to "jump the gun" and worry about who's at fault. What we're
dealing with here is reasonable accommodation so that the person with
the disability has equal access. Talking with the father about what is
reasonable would probably be very effective, and not require great leaps
on your part. People just want their kids safe and able to participate
like any others. There is probably an amazingly simple solution.
I hope this helps.
--
Lynnea Nash
Reference Assistant
LaGrange Public Library
10 West Cossitt Avenue
LaGrange, IL 60525
708-352-0576
708-352-1620
http://www.lagrangelibrary.org
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End of PUBYAC Digest 1017
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