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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: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1035
PUBYAC Digest 1035
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Scarves
by "Michele Farley" <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
2) Calling Joann Jonas!
by "G Gallagher" <gglibrarian@hotmail.com>
3) Re: LM_NET Listserv
by "Denise Medwick" <dmm137@pitt.edu>
4) Thanks for help
by "Phoebe Carter" <pcarter@weberpl.lib.ut.us>
5) Old Time Stumpers
by "Sherry Rothberg" <srothber@ansernet.rcls.org>
6) Re: Parents and children
by Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
7) Re: Captain Underpants Program
by Cassie Wilson <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
8) Stumper - dragonfly book
by "Vicky Gilbert" <GilbeV@ci.loveland.co.us>
9) Stumper--little bird gets eaten
by "Vanessa Cowie" <cowiev@mail.forsyth.public.lib.ga.us>
10) High reading level books for lower grades
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
11) Pregnant YA librarians
by Joanna.Nigrelli@ci.austin.tx.us
12) Re:
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
13) giant/hen stumper solved
by "Theresa Maturevich" <theresam@ocln.org>
14) Opinions on Library Video Collections
by Grafedie56@aol.com
15) RE: holocaust books
by "Lori Karns" <lkarns@rain.org>
16) stumper
by Suzanne.Crowder@kdla.net
17) Re: transportation jokes
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
18) RE: Help! Craft Ideas Needed!
by Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
19) E Dewey???
by Larissa Teachworth <bkluvr2002@yahoo.com>
20) JOB POSTING: PT Library Technician (Children's Dept.) -
Lafayette
by Betsy Stroomer <BetsyS@cityoflafayette.com>
21) re: picture books to flannelboards
by susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us
22) RE: Parents and children (Re: Career Day)
by "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
23) YALSA SEEKS EDITOR
by "Cindy Welch" <cwelch@ala.org>
24) BIB: Big Cats!
by "Cynthia Wild" <CWild@ci.glendale.az.us>
25) Youth Services Librarian I (Temporary) - Lacey, Washington
by "Alex Duncan" <aduncan@timberland.lib.wa.us>
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From: "Michele Farley" <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Scarves
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:45:12 CST
Thanks to all those who sent me ideas for using scarves with toddlers:
Heather McCutchen, Sally Warburton, Vivian and Milly Blair. Special
thanks to Vivan for the previous postings on the topic. I knew I had
seen it before!
Thanks again,
Michele
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From: "G Gallagher" <gglibrarian@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Calling Joann Jonas!
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Please help!
I'm trying to get in touch with Joann Jonas- if you have her e-mail address,
would you please let her know that I'm trying to get in touch with her? -I
lost her business card!
Thanks,
Genevieve Gallagher
Orange County Public Library
Orange, VA
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From: "Denise Medwick" <dmm137@pitt.edu>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: LM_NET Listserv
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:45:29 CST
This LM_NET listserv does have a digest form. Once you are subscribed, =
send the following command to listserv@listserv.syr.edu
SET LM_NET DIGEST
To subscribe, use the same address and type in:
SUBSCRIBE LM_NET Your firstname Your lastname
Denise Medwick
Student, SLCP
University of Pittsburgh
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From: "Phoebe Carter" <pcarter@weberpl.lib.ut.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks for help
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:45:37 CST
I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my recent queries RE =
comic books in the children's room, making oobleck, and books and babies =
programs.
What a wealth of knowledge and experience there is out there! Thanks for =
sharing it.
Phoebe Carter
Youth Services Manager
Weber County Library
Ogden, UT =20
pcarter@weberpl.lib.ut.us
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From: "Sherry Rothberg" <srothber@ansernet.rcls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Old Time Stumpers
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:45:45 CST
Please help me with these stumpers from the 1960s:
a. one girl's experiences in boarding school - her friends
b. two girls lived in an apartment building but one moves away...about the
pain they feel
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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From: Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Parents and children
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:45:53 CST
I wanted to be (and still want to be) an Elf from
Rivendell. (The Hobbit and LoTR)
Susan
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"I find televsion very educational. Every time somebody turns on the set, I
go into another room and read a book"
Groucho Marx
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From: Cassie Wilson <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Captain Underpants Program
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I had not intended to have a Captain Underpants program because, as
Linda Anderson said, the books really put me off at first, but, since
our summer reading theme is "Celebrate Ohio," I've decided to have a
program for them in the summer since Dave Pilkey is from Ohio. Now, I
don't think I have the original compilation of ideas that was posted
sometime back. If someone, cleverer than I, kept it, would you please
send it on to me? Just when I try to stop being a packrat and let go of
things, I always realize I need them after all!
Thanks in advance,
Cassie Wilson
cwilson2@woh.rr.com
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From: "Vicky Gilbert" <GilbeV@ci.loveland.co.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper - dragonfly book
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Greetings,
I have a patron who is looking for a book about a dragonfly who flies up =
into the sky higher and higher until he reaches heaven (though it may =
not be called heaven). It is so peaceful and happy there that he does =
not want to return back down to earth. Does this ring a bell, folks?
Thanks,
Vicky Gilbert
Loveland Public Library
Loveland, CO
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From: "Vanessa Cowie" <cowiev@mail.forsyth.public.lib.ga.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper--little bird gets eaten
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:46:15 CST
A patron is looking for a picture book she thinks is fairly recent. The
story begins with a little bird singing a song. It is swallowed by a
larger animal (a fox?), which in turn is swallowed by a still larger
one.
As each animal swallows another, it loses its own voice and
instead
speaks with the bird's voice, so that each animal in turn is singing the
bird's song.
Finally, a bear eats the next-larger animal. The bear
trips and
falls (down a hill?), and all the other animals come out of the bear,
alive and well. The bird takes up her/his song again
The patron remembers that the illustrations were simple and
in
primary colors.
Please e-mail me privately, and I will post the answer (I
hope) to
the list.
Thanks,
Vanessa Cowie
Information Services Supervisor
Forsyth County Public Library
Cumming Branch
585 Dahlonega Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-9840 Ext. 351
cowiev@mail.forsyth.public.lib.ga.us
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: High reading level books for lower grades
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:46:22 CST
I think I have seen a list posted here before on higher reading level books
for younger children. Of course, I didn't save it. A parent wants to
donate these type of books to our school libraries. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
She mentioned reading levels of 6th - 8th grades but appropriate for 3rd to
5th graders. She also wanted them to be popular books that the kids would
like reading!
Thanks!
Chrissy Johnson
Lebanon P. L.
Lebanon IN
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From: Joanna.Nigrelli@ci.austin.tx.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Pregnant YA librarians
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Hi, Folks
I'm a YA librarian who is 4 months pregnant. So far my students have =
not
noticed any change, or at least they haven't brought the subject up =
with me.
I'm wondering how other YA librarians discussed their pregnancies with =
their
students. Please feel free to respond to me directly.
Thank you!! :)
Joanna Nigrelli
Wired for Youth Librarian
Austin Public Library - Terrazas Branch
1105 E. C=E9sar Ch=E1vez St.
Austin, TX 78702
512.472.7312
joanna.nigrelli@ci.austin.tx.us
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: mmacleod@sailsinc.org, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re:
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:46:38 CST
I know a middle school librarian who creates unique posters of students
reading a la the celebrity READ posters. She's created a backdrop, uses a
digital camera, and invites a football player in uniform, a chess player
with
a board, etc to pose with a book, and also catches students in the hall or
lunchroom reading. She adds the logo, blosw them up, and hangs them around
the school and in the library. They are very popular, you could do silly
posters of staff, too.
Debra Bogart
541-726-2243
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change
the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead
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From: "Theresa Maturevich" <theresam@ocln.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: giant/hen stumper solved
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Thanks to Anne Ferriera and Pat Vasilik for their speedy reply.
The book was The Little Hen and the Giant by Maria Polushkin.
I'm looking for a book that a patron recalls from the late 70's -
early to mid 80s. A hen (chicken? rooster?) has a problem with
a giant (perhaps he wants to eat her eggs) and part of her
retaliation includes sending the giant little poems. The one the
patron remembers best goes: "Violets are blue, roses are red.
The giant smells bad and has holes in his head."
Theresa Maturevich
Children's Librarian
Norwell Public Library
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-2015
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From: Grafedie56@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Opinions on Library Video Collections
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:46:53 CST
Hi PUBYAC members,
I am writing a paper for my Library School class. I would like to focus on
videocassette collections in particular. I am interested in your thoughts
when selecting titles for your library.
Do you feel pressure from the public to add all the "blockbuster" hits
to
your shelves?
What guidelines to you follow when selecting movie titles? I'm particularly
interested in the issues that would arise in the YA area in regard to
ratings
and location of YA to adult collections.
How do you feel when a patron walks out of the library with 4 videos, and no
books?
Thank you in advance for your opinions,
Please respond to me directly at Grafedie56@aol.com
(subject:opinion)
Thanks again!
Edie Martimucci, Student
Palmer School of Library Sciences
Purchase, NY
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From: "Lori Karns" <lkarns@rain.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: holocaust books
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For some astounding resources and booklists, try the "Museum of
Tolerance"
website at www.wiesenthal.com and follow
the links for learning resources.
The Museum of Tolerance is open to the public in Los Angeles at the Simon
Wiesenthal center. Your patron may not be aware of this resource.
Good luck
Lori Karns
Ventura Co. Library
lkarns@rain.org
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Anne Hawley
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:38 AM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: holocaust books
I have had a request for holocaust books for children (fiction) for grades 5
and up that have males as the main characters. If you have suggestions of
books that meet this description would you please e-mail me at
alhawley2000@yahoo.com.
Thanks
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From: Suzanne.Crowder@kdla.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:47:10 CST
Here's a stumper we could use some help on...
It was juvenile fiction (historical fiction?). I got it out of the school
library either at J-town elementary or Myers Middle (grade 6 or 7). It was
about a boy who stole 2 raptor chicks and had to make his way home across
the Gobi desert (keeping them and himself alive) while being chased by the
owners. I don't exactly remember the name of the birds but think it may have
been in the title - think they were peregrine falcons but seem to remember
the word gold or golden also.
Seem to remember that the birds were a special breed, only raised in this
one place for royalty - Genghis Khan maybe? I think the kid may have been a
hostage or captive being held at court and was working with the birds while
in captivity. Wanted to take a pair home to breed there but can't remember
why it was so important.
Thanks!
Susie
Suzanne Crowder
Children 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 266 (Voice)
502-564-5773 (FAX)
Suzanne.Crowder@kdla.net <mailto:Suzanne.Crowder@kdla.net>
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From: Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: transportation jokes
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:47:17 CST
What should you do if your frog breaks down? Call the toad truck.
How did the mother crab take her baby to the beach? In a dune
buggy.
What did the codfish drive to the beach? Her codillac.
How did the police drive to the beach? In a squid car.
How did the whale describe his rowboat? Totally oarsome!
Why couldn't the sailors play cards on their boat? The captain was
sitting on the deck.
Why did the duck buy a canoe? Because she liked to paddle.
Why didn't the rooster buy a car? He couldn't scratch up enough
money.
What do you say to a skeleton leaving on a long cruise? Bone
voyage!
How do ghouls travel? By flying ghost to ghost.
What does a ghost do when he gets in a car? He boockles up for
safety.
How does an owl? He comes to a screeching halt.
How to goblins travel? In troll-ey cars.
What does a ghost use when she runs out of bus tokens? Loose
chains.
I have read riddles with grade school kids and they love them. The parents
groan, but I ignore them. These came from some books from Lerner
Publications.
I Toad You So by Rick and Ann Walton
That's for Shore by June Swanson
Wing It! by Scott Peterson
Hide and Shreik by Jeffie Ross Gordon
I hope they haven't made you too quesy.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
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From: Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Help! Craft Ideas Needed!
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If you have even a small craft budget, Oriental Trading Company
(800-228-2269 or www.orientaltrading.com)
has inexpensive foam projects for
these topics. One is a foam schoolbus (transportation theme) with buttons
and letters to glue on and cut-out windows to insert small pictures.
They
also have a paper bag/foam puppet project pack for zoo animals (monkeys,
elephants, lions, tigers, zebras, etc.) Hope this helps.
-----Original Message-----
From: Katrina Neville [mailto:KatrinaN@moval.org]
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 1:39 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: Help! Craft Ideas Needed!
Hi all,
I am looking for craft ideas for these two themes: "Cars and Trucks"
and "At
the Zoo."
Any and all responses are welcome. Reply to me privately and I will post
answers to the list.
TIA,
Katrina
Katrina Neville
Children's Librarian
City of Moreno Valley
25480 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
t: 909-413-3880
f: 909-247-8346
e: katrinan@moval.org
w: www.moreno-valley.ca.us
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From: Larissa Teachworth <bkluvr2002@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: E Dewey???
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:47:33 CST
Greetings Collective Brain!
We're in need of information on your libraries'
cataloging methods to solve this madness.
Traditionally, our children's non-fiction has been
cataloged with a "j" in front of the Dewey number
(i.e. j389.2 M573i) showing that the non-fiction item
is located in the juvenile collection (as opposed to
the adult or YA).
Recently we received the first of many label changes
for some of the Children's non-fiction to be labeled
"E" (for Easy) in front of the Dewey number.
Please reply to me directly at bkluvr2002@yahoo.com
Our questions are this:
1) Have you seen or do you have children's non-fiction
collections labeled with an "E"? If so, are they
shelved separately from the "older" juvenile
non-fiction?
2) Our head cataloger says that the decision to
classify some Deweys as "E" instead of "J" has been a
discussion on a listserv she is on. Have any of your
read/heard of similar discussions? If so, please
elaborate!
Thanks SO much in advance! Your experiences will help
us in the further development of this endeavor!
Please reply to me directly at bkluvr2002@yahoo.com
=====
Larissa Teachworth, Children's Librarian
Green Hills Branch Library
Nashville Public Library
3701 Benham Ave.
Nashville, TN 37215
615-862-5863
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From: Betsy Stroomer <BetsyS@cityoflafayette.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: JOB POSTING: PT Library Technician (Children's Dept.) - Lafayette
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:47:42 CST
Dear Pubyakkers,
Please feel free to post this announcement, or to pass it along to =
anyone
you think might be interested.
Thanks very much!
Betsy
Betsy Stroomer
betsys@cityoflafayette.com
Head of Children's Services
Lafayette Public Library
Lafayette, CO
www.cityoflafayette.com/library=20
Library Technician - Children's Department/Part-Time, Lafayette Public
Library
Lafayette, CO
(Apply by March 7, 2003)
Lafayette Public Library seeks an energetic, outgoing person to join =
our
Children's Department team. This is a 20 hour per week position, =
including
one evening per week and one weekend per month. High school diploma or
equivalent required. Starting salary $11.18/hr.
At our library you will find
=B7 a dynamic team
=B7 a forward thinking staff
=B7 community oriented service
The person in this position provides a friendly, approachable presence =
at
the children's service desk; promotes books and reading to parents,
children, and teachers; helps to plan and conduct programs that make =
books
come alive; assists in the development and maintenance of our excellent
collection of children's books and audiovisual materials. Excellent
customer service skills are essential. Library experience preferred;
Spanish fluency desirable.
Application and complete position description available at
http://www.cityoflafayette.com/joblist/
To be considered, please submit cover letter, resume, and completed
application to:
Human Resources
City of Lafayette
1290 South Public Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
Closing date for this position is Friday, March 7, 2003.
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From: susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: picture books to flannelboards
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I made a flannelboard of the book First Strawberries by Joseph Bruchac.
I've used it when doing class visits in grades from K-5. Another
favorite is the story Coyote Steals the Blanket by Janet Stevens. I
used glitter, glitter glue, etc to make these sparkly and attractive.
There are many others in our library system created by other staff
members--I like to see those created by others because everyone comes
at this project with differing perspectives.
My tendency is to use those books that can be used for older kids, and
to go to the folktale section to find suitable books. We use lots of
flannelboard stories for preschoolers, but the older kids like them
too, if they're well-done and the story is a good one.
Another idea is to use older, worn picture books to make storyboards.
Not all books work for this, but the process is simple. Cut out the
pages, glue to construction paper, type the text on separate paper and
tape or glue to the back of each sheet of construction paper, and
laminate. You can also cut out just the parts of the illustration you
need instead of the whole page--it all depends on the way the book is
laid out.
Not all books can be done like this because of the arrangement of text
and illustrations. But many can, and it can extend the life of a book
and create a different medium for presentation of the story. We don't
circulate these, but use them with storytimes or class visits.
Susanna Holstein
Elk Valley Library
Charleston, WV 25302
susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us
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From: "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Parents and children (Re: Career Day)
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Actually, there are a couple of "junior" versions of Moby Dick.
"Moby =
Dick" by Allan Drummond, an unpaged picture book published by FSG in =
1997; and "Moby Dick" by Will Eisner, an unpaged comic book format, =
published by Nantier, 2001. It is interesting that these authors were =
able to condense a book of anywhere from 555 -- 822 pages in length =
(depending on the edition) into an unpaged picture book or comic book =
version!
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX=20
-----Original Message-----
From: karen maletz [mailto:kmlib@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 2:44 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Parents and children (Re: Career Day)
I agree with you. It's quite common for us to be
approached for a "junior" version (that doesn't exist)
of some of the classics. But what drives me crazier
(besides the fact that John Q. Public doesn't know
that libraries employ people who aren't librarians) is
that people think that we give EVERY book a number.
They don't understand that these numbers have a
meaning. Also, I "love" questions like "where are the
fourth grade books"?
--- "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
wrote:
> I have been asked for Moby Dick for a child on
> several occasions because it
> is on some schools Accelerated Reading list. I too
> have tried to disuade
> children from it but they see it has high point
> value and want to read it.
> They are always surprised to find it is shelved in
> adult fiction.
>=20
> Gad, I couldn't stand to read it in college.
>=20
> Renee Tobin
> Rancho Cucamonga Public Library
>=20
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From: "Cindy Welch" <cwelch@ala.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: YALSA SEEKS EDITOR
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Please excuse cross posting ...
EDITOR WANTED
Editor Wanted
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) will publish a
4th edition of "Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults" in the
summer of 2004, and we are currently seeking an editor for it.
Responsibilities include all editing related to the publication,
including but not limited to:
· Compiling information received from 25 exemplary library
programs;
· Editing the entries for format and length;
· Writing an introduction and chapter head notes;
· Consulting with the YALSA Executive Committee, as needed, during
the competitive selection process;
· Working with YALSA staff to coordinate a program at Annual
2004.
Responsibilities begin in April 2003 and continue through June 2004.
The editor's fee is $2,500, with up to $500 additional for expenses
related to the production of a finished manuscript.
"Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults" is a publication that
reflects best practices in libraries serving young adults. Entries are
originally solicited for Excellence Recognition Grants and the
twenty-five winning grant projects appear in the book and are showcased
at a subsequent ALA Annual conference. More information about the
Excellence project and a look at the third edition of this publication
are available at http://www.ala.org/yalsa/excellence/index.html.
Please supply a letter of interest, a statement of your vision for this
publication, and a resume with three references no later than March 31,
2003. Materials should be sent to YALSA, American Library Association,
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. E-mail submissions will be
accepted at yalsa@ala.org, and faxes may be
sent to (312) 664-7459.
Cindy C. Welch
Deputy Program Director
Young Adult Library Services Association
American Association of School Librarians
Phone: 312-280-4391 or 800-545-2433, ext. 4391
Fax; 1-312-664-7459
E-mail: cwelch@ala.org
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From: "Cynthia Wild" <CWild@ci.glendale.az.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: BIB: Big Cats!
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:48:15 CST
Thanks to all who sent me lists and ideas for a fresh Big Cat storytime. =
Here's a list of all the titles sent to me-- some are old and some are =
new, and some are favorites from my own files. The ones the kids liked =
best are at the beginning:
Tiger Who Wore White Gloves
BROOKS
Roryand the Lion
CABRERA
Tigers
EDWARDS
Tiger Who Came to Tea
KERR
Leo the Late Bloomer
KRAUS
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Evie to the Rescue!
MOERS
Androcles and the Lion
STEVENS
Here are lots more:
We're Going on a Lion Hunt
AXTELL
Who is the beast?
BAKER
Close Your Eyes
BANKS
Tiger Baby
BOHDAL
Cat's Colors
CABRERA
I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed
CHILD
The Lion's Share
CONOVER
Song of the Circus
DUNCAN
Roar! A Noisy Counting Book
EDWARDS
Jambo, Watoto!
HEATWOLE
Jungle Day
HENLEY
Tiger Cub Grows Up
HEWETT
Lions
HOLMES
Mightiest
KASZA
Tiger, Tiger
LILLEGARD
Tigger Tales
MILNE
To Dinner, for Dinner
MOLLEL
Stripe's Naughty Sister
PARTIS
Come to My Party
RICHARDSON
Be Brave, Little Lion!
SCHEFFLER
Leopard's Drum: An Asante Tale from West Africa
SOUHAMI
What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah?
WELLS
Leopards, Lions
WELSBACHER
Also:
"Take a look at Joan Hilyer Phelps' "FingerTales." There is
a section on =
Lions which includes a fingerplay with finger puppet pattern, suggested =
books, a hand puppet pattern, movement activity, and a craft."
A Fingerplay piggy-backed on "Little Puppies and Kittens" from Ring a
Ring =
o' Roses (10th ed.)-- for which I'm ever grateful! -- was popular:
Little Lions and Tigers
One little, two little, three little tigers,
Were napping in the sun.
One little, two little, three little lions said,
(Slightly sinister whisper)
"Come on, let's have some fun!"
So up to the tigers the lions went creeping,
(Drag this out, with stalking motions)
As quiet... as quiet... could be...
ROAR !!!
Then one little, two little, three surprised tigers
Ran away, as fast as could be!
(Say quickly, while your fingers "run" behind your back).
Thanks everyone!
CDW
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From: "Alex Duncan" <aduncan@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Youth Services Librarian I (Temporary) - Lacey, Washington
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:48:23 CST
Please post this position opening to the PUBYAC listserv. Thank you!
Alex Duncan
Human Resources Specialist
Timberland Regional Library
360.704.4503
--
Youth Services Librarian I - Temporary, Full-Time
Timberland Regional Library - Lacey, WA
Application Deadline: March 7, 2003
Position Code: LA411050-01-T
Position:
Youth Services Librarian I - Lacey, WA - Grade 41 - 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE.
This is a temporary position to fill a vacancy due to a leave of
absence. This position is available April 5, 2003 and is expected to
last until April 5, 2004. Some evening and weekend hours required.
Schedule subject to change depending on library needs.
General Statement of Duties:
Provides a wide variety of customer-centered reference, reader's
advisory, and programming services to library patrons of all ages; does
related work
as required.
Distinguishing Features of the Class:
This is responsible front line library public service work involving the
performance of reference and reader's advisory services, and programming
duties for library patrons. The employee may be assigned any of the
following responsibilities: collection development, training of other
staff, training of scheduled groups of patrons, programming for patrons,
compiling bibliographies and/or pathfinders for the library and/or local
media, or community outreach. This class is distinguished from that of
Public Services Associate primarily by responsibility for and knowledge
of: collection development, program development, and depth of knowledge
and awareness of resources available. The work is usually performed
under the general supervision of a department or building manager but
considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent
initiative and judgment. An employee in this class does not normally
exercise supervision over the work of other employees but may supervise
the activities of library volunteers. In the absence of the supervisor,
an employee in this class may be assigned temporary supervision of
Public Services activities. In the absence of a building head, an
employee in this class may be assigned temporary supervision of library
operations and the building.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of library policies, processes and procedures;
commitment to customer-centered public service; thorough knowledge of
reference and readers advisory sources, literature for children, teens
and/or adults and materials in both print and electronic formats; may
require specialized knowledge of, and experience with, youth; thorough
knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System of classification; thorough
knowledge of electronic resources, Internet searching strategies, and
search engines; good knowledge of computer software for library
applications; thorough knowledge of systems such as Dynix WebPac,
Internet, and CD-ROM educational software; good knowledge of business
arithmetic and statistical preparation and presentation methods and
procedures; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and
equipment; good knowledge of library circulation and interlibrary loan
processes and procedures; some knowledge of emerging library technology;
skill in the use of computers and
electronic resources; ability to identify patron information needs and
apply appropriate resources through a customer-centered reference
interview; ability to provide positive and high quality,
customer-centered public service to library customers and library
colleagues; ability to develop, plan, organize, implement and evaluate
effective and age appropriate library programs; ability to concurrently
perform a variety of customer-centered reference and/or readers
advisory and other patron service tasks under the pressure of short-term
deadlines; ability to demonstrate the effective use of the Model
Reference Behaviors after training (such as those developed by
Transform, Inc.); ability to understand and follow detailed and complex
oral and written instructions; ability to provide oral and written
instructions in a clear and concise manner for library patrons and
co-workers; ability to communicate effectively, and to develop and
maintain effective working relationships with other members of the
library staff, other libraries and the general public; ability to
demonstrate creative and constructive problem solving skills; ability to
handle and move library materials in the library; ability to process
books and library materials; ability to attend selected training and
meetings at other library locations; ability to travel to another
Timberland Library location for work; ability to travel to schools
and/or other community locations to facilitate and conduct library
programs or outreach activities; skill in conducting customer-centered
public service with tact, patience and courtesy.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
Possession of a Master of Library Science degree issued by a library
school accredited by the American Library Association and State of
Washington Librarian Certificate; some library or work-related
experience demonstrating positive public service experience with
children, teens, or adults.
Benefits:
Employer will pay premium for employee's choice of medical plans.
Employer paid dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance
for employee. (Dependent coverage available at employee's expense.)
Washington State Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation (optional)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Sick and Vacation
13 Holidays
Salary Range:
$2,793.47 - $3,754.19 per month
Hiring Salary:
$2,793.47 per month
Application Closing Date:
March 7, 2003
Position Available:
April 5, 2003
Position Code:
LA411050-01-T (Include on your application and envelope)
Obtain "Application for Employment" Materials:
· Online at http://www.timberland.lib.wa.us,
· At the Administrative Service Center, 415 Airdustrial Way SW, Olympia,
· At your local Timberland Regional Library, or
· Call our message line at (360) 704-4564.
Submit Application to the Administrative Service Center.
Resume not accepted in lieu of Application.
Timberland Regional Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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