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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: Thursday, June 05, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1131
PUBYAC Digest 1131
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Getting back in the library biz
by Ed Goldberg <longislandlibrarian@yahoo.com>
2) neverending food stories
by "Georgia Jones" <georgiajones@ifls.lib.wi.us>
3) RE: Collection development resources
by "Nancy Rogers" <millbrook.nrogers2@verizon.net>
4) HAPPY BIRTHDAY PUBYAC!
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
5) RE: Craft paint -v- fabric paint
by Penny Bohlen <penny@warrenville.com>
6) Reading HP outloud
by Carol Barcus <barcusca@oplin.lib.oh.us>
7) San Antonio Libraries?
by "Megan Vanderhart" <VanDerME@ri.lincon.org>
8) Re: Collection development resources
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
9) Re: Collection development resources
by "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
10) Question: Need ideas for Redwall program
by Diane Smith <dsmith@bcpl.org>
11) SRP in Puerto Rico?
by Turnmeoff@aol.com
12) Re: Harry Potter Bingo?
by Maggie Dyer <mdyer@webster.edu>
13) Thanks for your help!
by "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
14) Beatles with a Twist
by Jennifer Cunningham <cunninje@oplin.lib.oh.us>
15) Re: Collection development resources
by "Suellen Jacobs" <jacobssu@oplin.lib.oh.us>
16) Harry Potter release parties
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
17) Dragon Ball Series
by Tara Alcock <libdir@ci.petersburg.ak.us>
18) RE: Getting back in the library biz
by Penny Bohlen <penny@warrenville.com>
19) book challenge
by Zandra Blake <zsblake@yahoo.com>
20) Help OIF!
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
21) Colorado Job Announcements
by Jenny Worth <jworth@jefferson.lib.co.us>
22) Stumper: Mice save crop
by "Fredda Williams" <fwilliams@knoxlib.org>
23) STUMPER SOLVED-possibly for storytellers
by "April Mazza" <AMazza@minlib.net>
24) Dust Bowl stumper
by OdonLibrarian@aol.com
25) Promoting Talking
by "Olivia Spicer" <ospicer@loudoun.gov>
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From: Ed Goldberg <longislandlibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Getting back in the library biz
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:12:38 CDT
Make sure you are up to date with all the library databases in existence
now.
Ed Goldberg
Syosset Public Library
longislandlibrarian@yahoo.com
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From: "Georgia Jones" <georgiajones@ifls.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: neverending food stories
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:12:47 CDT
Someone recently posted a program they had done using never-ending food =
stories like Streg Nona. Would you please send me that posting?
Georgia Jones
Friday Memorial Library
New Richmond Wi
georgiajones@ifls.lib.wi.us
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From: "Nancy Rogers" <millbrook.nrogers2@verizon.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Collection development resources
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:12:55 CDT
I use primarily School Library Journal, Booklist, Booklinks, and Kirkus.
I also check new series from reputable publishers like Heinemann &
Benchmark.
Millbrook Free Library
Nancy N. Rogers
email to:millbrook.nrogers2@verizon.net
Website: http://www.millbrooklibrary.org/
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]
On Behalf Of Azelmo@cs.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 11:20 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Collection development resources
I would like to know what are the main resources people are using for
collection development for children and/or adult collections?
Thank you.
Anita
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: HAPPY BIRTHDAY PUBYAC!
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:13:03 CDT
while working on my survey i came across some fun
trivia. pubyac officially turned 10 years old the
first of this week: June 1st
special thanks to susan dunn for tracking down the
info.
CONGRATS TO PUBYAC ON ITS FIRST DECADE! AND HERE'S TO
ANOTHER TEN YEARS!
~j.
=====
~jenniferbaker
fresno co. public library
"If an item does not appear in our records, it does not exist."
~ Jocasta Nu (librarian from "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the
Clones")
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Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM).
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From: Penny Bohlen <penny@warrenville.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Craft paint -v- fabric paint
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:13:11 CDT
You can add a fabric paint extender to any acrylic paint and then paint on
fabric. This extender is available at any craft store and many fabric
stores.
Penny Bohlen
Warrenville PLD
Warrenville, Illinois
www.warrenville.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Jamie Holtsclaw [SMTP:jholtscl@in-span.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 10:21 AM
To: Pubyac
Subject: Craft paint -v- fabric paint
I'm not the most crafty girl out there so I hope you all can
help me
out.
When painting canvas bags or tee-shirts, can I use regular craft paint? If
so, are there any special steps I need to take so it won't wash out of hte
material?
Thanks in advance!
Jamie Holtsclaw
Children's Librarian
Greensburg Public Library
www.greensburglibrary.org
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From: Carol Barcus <barcusca@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Reading HP outloud
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I recently read the posting of a library that is doing a midnight reading
of the new HP. I had wanted to do that too, but was told that it would
violate public performance rights. Is that true?
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Carol Barcus
Huron Public Library
333 Williams Street
Huron, OH 44839
tel (419)433-5009
fax (419)433-7228
email: barcusca@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: "Megan Vanderhart" <VanDerME@ri.lincon.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: San Antonio Libraries?
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:13:29 CDT
Greetings...
I have a patron who may be moving to the San Antonio, TX area in the near =
future. She's a great friend and a homeschooler, and I promised to find =
out what wonderful libraries would await her. Can anyone let me know? Please
reply off list.
Thanks!
Megan
Megan E. VanderHart
Children's Room/Homeschool Resource Center
Rock Island Public Library
401 19th St.
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309)732-7304
VanderME@ri.lincon.org
www.rbls.lib.il.us/rip/crhome.html
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Collection development resources
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:13:38 CDT
School Library Journal is my main source for childrens' books; VOYA and
a listserv -- YALSA-BK for teens.
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Library
Papillion Nebraska
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
Azelmo@cs.com wrote:
>I would like to know what are the main resources people are using for
>collection development for children and/or adult collections?
>Thank you.
>Anita
>
>
>
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From: "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Collection development resources
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Is this for a new library? Maintaining an already existing collection? How =
big a collection is it?
Sheilah O'Connor
Toronto Public library
>>> Azelmo@cs.com 06/04/03 11:19AM
>>>
I would like to know what are the main resources people are using for=20
collection development for children and/or adult collections?
Thank you.
Anita
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From: Diane Smith <dsmith@bcpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Question: Need ideas for Redwall program
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:13:57 CDT
I will be doing a Redwall program for ages 9 and older and I'm looking for
good ideas for games, crafts, and snacks.Please reply off-list and I will
post
a summary later.Thanks!
Diane Smith
dsmith@bcpl.org
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From: Turnmeoff@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: SRP in Puerto Rico?
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:14:07 CDT
Hi all,
A mother who is sending her two children to Aguadilla, PR, for the summer
wants to know of any local reading programs or crafts or anything like
school
which might be available there over the summer. She searched the Internet
with
no results. Does anyone know?
Thanks in advance,
Ingrid Andersen
Queens Borough Public Library
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From: Maggie Dyer <mdyer@webster.edu>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Harry Potter Bingo?
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:14:16 CDT
The following link is to a bingo card generator - all you have to do is come
up with 25 words that relate to Harry Potter (or whatever assignment) and
put them in to the space provided. You can make a smaller card (nine spaces)
for younger kids. The program will randomly place the words on the bingo
card and you can print out as many different cards as needed (the next
button will generate a new card). I've used this as a supplemental for other
books and its a great way to reinforce vocabulary. Also, this website is
free and doesn't require a sign-in.
http://teachers.teach-nology.com/web_tools/materials/bingo/
On 6.4.03 10.20a, "Kelly Laszczak" <zcz23@msn.com>
wrote:
> I made a Harry Potter bingo game earlier this year. Basically, I
copied a
> grid, photocopied many (about 35) Harry Potter related images and pasted
> them in various patterns on the grid. Then I copied the grids to use
as
the
> boards. It was extremely time consuming, but now I have about 30
different
> boards to use over and over again. I guess that's not a quick fix,
but it
> might help. I'd be happy to mail you a copy of some of the boards.
Since
> it was all cut and paste, the boards aren't saved on a computer I
wouldin't
> be able to e-mai them. E-mail me personally if you would like the
boards
> sent in the "regular" mail.
>
> -Kelly Laszczak
> zcz23@msn.com
> Hinsdale Public Library
> Hinsdale, IL 60521
>
> PS I am a library School student. I hope you don't mind my
participation
:)
>
Maggie Dyer
Research, Development and Technology Associate
Literacy Investment for Tomorrow
LIFT-Missouri
500 Northwest Plaza, Suite 601
St. Ann, MO 63074
314-291-4443 X 207
800-729-4443
314-291-7385 fax
mdyer@webster.edu
http://lift-missouri.org
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From: "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
To: "Pubyac" <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks for your help!
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:14:25 CDT
Hi, All!
Thanks to everyone who gave me their advice about tee-shirt
painting.
Since I have never done this before, I feel much more prepared after hearing
your suggestions.
Thanks for taking the time to reply!
Just one more question: is it really only the first
week of summer?
*stretch* Thank goodness for comfy shoes!!!
Jamie Holtsclaw
Children's Librarian
Greensburg Public Library
jholtscl@in-span.net
www.greensburglibrary.org
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From: Jennifer Cunningham <cunninje@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Beatles with a Twist
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:14:35 CDT
I need some help with a creative solution for a pilot program I have
been asked to participate in. Here is the background. A local outdoor
amphitheater hosts an open mic session for adults called "Breakfast with
the Beatles", where a local radion station does a live broadcast and
plays Beatles music. The adults are invited to become the 5th Beatle by
bringing their instruments or voices and jam while sipping coffee. Sound
intriguing?
Well, this year they would like to add an element for the kids and are
planning on calling it "Breakfast with Books". It will be co-sponsored
by the library and ProjectRead. They don't have anything in mind except
that it will be for school-aged children. They would like it to also
have that Beatles association, whether that would include reading
stories or talking about the Beatles or Rock and Roll, or whatever,
since the Beatles music will be playing in the background.
This event is scheduled to occur in 3 weeks and we have no idea of the
number of kids that might show up. Does anyone have any fantabulous
ideas that might work in this scenerio? I would consider any idea...any
idea at all...
Thanks!
Jennifer Cunningham
Coordinator of Children's Services
Wright Memorial Public Library
1776 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
937-294-7171
cunninje@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: "Suellen Jacobs" <jacobssu@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Collection development resources
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:14:44 CDT
----- Original Message -----
From: <Azelmo@cs.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 11:19 AM
Subject: Collection development resources
> I would like to know what are the main resources people are using for
> collection development for children and/or adult collections?
> Thank you.
> Anita
>
> I use the reviews in School Library Journal and our regional library
system has a 'book look' at least 3 times a year where we get to actually
see all the latest books that have been published. This works especially
well because sometimes once you see the actual book you realize that no
matter how wonderful it is, no one at your library would check it out. I
also make lists the whole time I am weeding as to what areas need to be
enriched or replacement copies purchased. I also listen to my
patrons and
one of my co-workers works at the school libraries, so she fills me in on
what the kids love. I go over the yearly 'top lists' in children's
literature to make sure I haven't missed something. This applies only to
childrens and YA books; I don't purchase adult books.
Suellen Jacobs
Youth Services Librarian
Willard Memorial Library
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Harry Potter release parties
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:14:53 CDT
Thanks and congratulations to Carole Hoke (IA), Betsy Stroomer (CO), =
Aileen Johnson (PA), Aaron Couto (RI), Lu Benke (CO), and Willa Jean =
Harner (OH), who will all be up in the middle of the night on July 21st =
with their eager Harry Potter fans! Also thanks to Kim Barker for the =
encouragement. To answer the question posed by Bina Williams, "Why not =
shamelessly collaborate with the bookstore? " Perhaps if any of the =
bookstores around here were independent and would be willing to let me =
check out books for free to patrons insteas of having them pay $30 for a =
paperback then I would! Unfortunately, there are two major chain =
bookstores here near Carver, MA - and I doubt they would be so =
accomodating. Good luck to all, Melissa
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From: Tara Alcock <libdir@ci.petersburg.ak.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Dragon Ball Series
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There are really 2 series know as 'Dragon Ball' - Dragon Ball Z and Dragon
Ball. Dragon Ball Z is great for middle school, while 'Dragon Ball' is
better suited for a teen collection. These are Japanese graphic novels, also
known as Manga. A TV show was made of the Dragon Ball Z series and this has
made them very popular in the US as well.
As far as them being 'garbage' - I'll admit I take some issue with that.
Classifying material that our patrons love (but that I don't read myself) as
garbage is a slippery slope. Dragon Ball is popular series voraciously read
by kids - reason enough for me to include them in my collection. Moreover,
they are the ultimate way to attract the most reluctant readers not only
into your library - but reading your books.
If you're worried about appropriate content for your Juvenile collection,
stick with Dragon Ball Z and start collecting other manga and graphic novels
for that age group (try Sailor Moon for starters). But don't be surprised if
BWI isn't reviewing graphic novels, they're a little behind the times as are
many review sources, but LJ has just started. There are also many great
GN/Manga guides for librarians on the Web. Diamond Comics has a good
librarian's guide that can get you started as well.
Tara Alcock, Director
Petersburg Public Library
> Hi -
> Can anyone tell me more about the Dragon Ball series? A patron has
> asked about them and she said "her whole class" was reading them.
> That might be a far stretch but are they worth buying? I looked on
> BWI and found no reviews attached to their records. If they are
> garbage- I would rather spend my money elsewhere but if they are
> popular- of course I should buy them. Thanks!! Nicole Conradt
> Oconomowoc Public Library
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From: Penny Bohlen <penny@warrenville.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Getting back in the library biz
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:15:13 CDT
Robbin, If you did not have technology knowledge, you really have to get up
to speed. Powerpoint, Excell, Desk top publishing. Everyday, many times
throughout the day we get questions.
Penny Bohlen
Warrenville PLD
www.warrenville.com
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From: DRDandRJP@aol.com [SMTP:DRDandRJP@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 10:22 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Getting back in the library biz
Dear wise ones,
I am a pretty darn good children's librarian--or at least I was, seven
years
ago, when I left the profession, moved to a new state, and became a
stay-at-home mom. Now that my youngest is heading for kindergarten, I am
chomping at
the bit to get back into library work. I am currently trying to bring all
my
skills back up to speed. I am reading the library journals, continuing to
familiarize myself with the recent award winning and notable books (and any
other
hot reads), trolling for good library and information websites, looking
into
courses at the University of Washington Info. school, and, of course,
continuing
to lurk on my favorite listserv.
Is there anything else I should be doing? Do you have any advice for one
who's been out of the pool for so long but wants to jump back in? I'd
especially
love to hear from Seattle and King County librarians.
This feels like a terribly selfish request when most of you are deep into
summer reading preparation, but I'd be grateful for any nuggets of advice
you
have time to pass on.
Please respond to me directly at DRDandRJP@aol.com
Robbin Price, once and future children's librarian
Bellevue, Washington
DRDand RJP@aol.com
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From: Zandra Blake <zsblake@yahoo.com>
To: tagad-l@topica.com, PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: book challenge
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:34:30 CDT
Hello everyone,
I was wondering if any of you are familiar with OVER THE WINE DARK SEA by H.
N. Turtletaub. We have a patron who does not feel it should be in the YA
collection. If your library has this title can you please let me know what
collection it's in (YA or Adult) and if you have had anyone challenge it.
Please reply off list. Thanks.
Zandra Blake
Youth Services Librarian
Ypsilanti District Library
229 W. Michigan Ave.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Zandra Blake <zsblake@yahoo.com>
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Help OIF!
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:34:37 CDT
As you probably know, OIF tracks challenges to books and other
materials in schools and libraries. Challenges reported directly to
us
are kept confidential and used to prepare statistics and track trends.
(See URLs to challenge support information below.)
We also track information about challenges that have been reported in
the media. These challenges, which are "public," are reported in
the
Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom and the Banned Books Resource Guide.
Both are valuable resources for censorship research.
We need your help! Challenges are local events and are most often
reported in small- and medium-sized publications with a local focus.
We
rely on intellectual freedom advocates like yourselves to share news
of
these incidents with us. Please ask your colleagues to keep an eye
out
for intellectual freedom news, and to share any information with us!
Clips can be sent to:
Office for Intellectual Freedom
American Library Association
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
fax: 312-280-4227
email: oif@ala.org
To reach us by phone, call 800-545-2433 x. 4223
URLs to Challenge Support
Dealing with Challenges to Books and Other Library Materials
http://tinyurl.com/93e3
or
http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Our_Association/Offices/Intellectu
al_Freedom3/Challenge_Support/Dealing_with_Challenges/Default1208.htm
Reporting a Challenge
http://tinyurl.com/djvj
or
http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Our_Association/Offices/Intellectu
al_Freedom3/Challenge_Support/Reporting_a_Challenge/Reporting_a_Challenge.ht
m
The Online Database Challenge Form is available at
http://tinyurl.com/djtd
or
http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Our_Association/Offices/Intellectu
al_Freedom3/Challenge_Support/Reporting_a_Challenge/challengedatabaseform.ht
ml
See also
Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom
http://www.ala.org/nif
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From: Jenny Worth <jworth@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Colorado Job Announcements
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:34:45 CDT
Please Excuse cross-postings!
POSITION: Librarian III or IV (Children's Services) #23-130, Part-time
20(hpw), Columbine Library
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/3/03
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Master's degree in Library Science. Must be
flexible to work occasional evenings, weekends, and minor holidays.
DUTIES: Position will provide reference assistance in the Children's
Room to children, care-givers, and other individuals working with children.
Additional responsibilities include providing reference assistance
using community, manual, and electronic resources, including online
searching; conducting tours and story times; creating displays; developing
special
programs; assisting with the development and delivery of children's
programs and patron education; reviewing and recommending materials and
collaboration on collection development. Reports to the Head of Children's
Services.
SALARY: $19,100 to $20,500 (20hpw) Annually
(depending on years of experience)
BENEFITS:
Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and
retirement.
Vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal days.
Training Opportunities.
APPLY: A current resume and Jefferson County application must be completed.
Applications are available online at http://jefferson.lib.co.us,
click on
"Join Our Team." Please return to Jefferson County Human
Resources
Dept., 800 Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 140, Golden, CO 80401; 303-271-8400.
Jefferson County Public Library makes employment decisions without
regard to an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national
origin =or
disability.
**************************************
POSITION: Extension Services Librarian #23-131 (40 hpw), Extension
Services Office, Lakewood, Colorado
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/3/03
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Master's degree in Library Science.
Experience with children and children's literature. Fluency in Spanish
highly
desirable. Must be flexible to work occasional evenings, weekends, and
minor holidays.
DUTIES: This is an exciting new position responsible for supervising
the daily operation of the Traveling Children's Library inclusive of all
supervisory, inventory and administrative duties. Work includes helping
patrons access library materials; providing instruction on the use of
library resources; participating in collection development and maintenance;
planning and coordinating projects; performing research activities to
support library administration; designing and presenting programs;
participating in staff meetings, library committees and task forces; and
participating in community activities. Reports to the Extension Services
Manager.
SALARY: $38,200 to $41,000 (40hpw) Annually - NO BENEFITS
(depending on years of experience)
BENEFITS:
No Benefits
APPLY: A current resume and Jefferson County application must be
completed. Applications are available online at http://jefferson.lib.co.us,
click
on "Join Our Team." Please return to Jefferson County Human
Resources
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From: "Fredda Williams" <fwilliams@knoxlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Mice save crop
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:34:54 CDT
We had a patron request today for a book she read about 15 years ago. It's
a
picture book about mice children whose parents are away and they are trying
to keep a fox from eating their crop (corn possibly). They scare him away
by
shooting peas through straws and every time they shoot a pea they
say "Pttooii". We've gone through our catalog using all the
search terms we
could think of, and tried "A to Zoo", but have you ever looked at how
many
mice books are listed in "A to Zoo"?
I feel that I should know this one but I'm drawing a blank. If anyone can
help with this, please respond to me at fwilliams@knoxlib.org
Thanks!
Fredda
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Fredda Williams
Children's Services Manager
Knox County Public Library System
500 West Church Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 215-8761
fwilliams@knoxlib.org
http://www.knoxlib.org
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From: "April Mazza" <AMazza@minlib.net>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER SOLVED-possibly for storytellers
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:35:02 CDT
WOW! I can't believe how quickly people have responded to my stumper.
Thanks so much for all your help. The "answers" are included
below the
original post for the curious.
Thanks again! April
-----Original Message-----
"I am trying to locate a story which may not exist as a book...but
maybe it does. It is a traditional story passed down by word of mouth.
The gist is that parents decide to leave their house to their child who
can best fill it up. One fills it with hay, one with farm animals ( I
think it was pigs) and the last one fills it with music. The last child
succeeds in filling every nook and cranny and wins the house."
ANSWERS:
I've heard that story told by a storyteller. It's also in print in the
book Stories in My Pocket . It's called "Who will fill the House"; a
story from Latvia and Lithuania. Retold by by Martha Hamilton and Mitch
Weiss. I'm pretty sure they are the authors of teh book as well.
One version of this story is in picture book format by Carolyn
Croll: "The Three Brothers," Putnam, 1991. Instead of filling the
house
or barn with music, the third brother filled it with light. A similar
story can be heard on a new CD: "A Tale for All Seasons" by the
Storycrafters (2003); the story's title is "The King & His Sons."
Hope
this helps.
A colleague told me that this comes from Stories to Solve: Folktales
>From Around the World by George Shannon. Good luck!
This story, at least the version I know and tell is The Farmer's Fun
Loving Daughter. You can find Taffy Thomas' adaptation in More Ready to
Tell Tales by Holt and Mooney. In his version one child uses feather,
another candles (light) and the third, the daugher, music. She wins by
filling it not once, but twice, with music, laughter and love. A great
story!
I don't have a source for that exact story, but a couple variations: One
is "The Three Brothers" by Carolyn Croll (Putnam, 1991), a picturebook
version. There's a similar one in "Stories to Solve" by George
Shannon
(Greenwillow, 1985). I don't have either in front of me, but in the
George Shannon, it's a father leaving his farm to one of three sons. The
first tries hay, the second tries feathers, and the third buys a candle
and fills it with light. I'm pretty sure the Croll version is very close
to that. Good luck!
This is a variation of it -
There's a new picture book titled ONE BRIGHT PENNY by Geraldine
McCaughrean, illustrated by Paul Howard, New York, N.Y. : Viking, c2002.
Everytime the father gives a penny allowance to his children, he reminds
them that he used to be able to fill the barn up for a penny.
They said they could fill the barn, and the father promises the farm to
the one who does. One tries feathers, another candles, but the daughter
wins by filling the barn with music.
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From: OdonLibrarian@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Dust Bowl stumper
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:35:10 CDT
I thought I'd give this another try.
The book I'm seeking is for upper elementary. It is set during the Dust
Bowl, maybe in Oklahoma. A girl and her parents live in a house in town
that is rented from her uncle. She enjoys cutting paper dolls out of
catalogs.
When things get tight, the uncle evicts the family and they have to move to
the family farm. There is a scene in a storm cellar with the uncle's nasty
son. The county agent comes out and helps them learn new farming techniques.
Does this ring a bell with anyone? I asked once before and someone
suggested "Out of the Dust" by Karen Hesse. That's not it.
TIA
Marsha
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From: "Olivia Spicer" <ospicer@loudoun.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Promoting Talking
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:35:17 CDT
Hi! I had a mother in today asking for a book to help promote talking
to her 1 =BD year old. She has already read some adult books about late
talkers, but wants something to read to him. I have searched my catalog
endlessly, as well as A to Zoo and some sources online to no avail.=20
Help! If you send me any ideas off list (ospicer@loudoun.gov)
I will
compile a list and post it.
Thank you,
Olivia
Olivia I. Spicer
Youth Services Librarian
Loudoun County Public Library
Rust Library
380 Old Waterford Rd.
Leesburg, VA 20176
Tel: 703-771-5624
ospicer@loudoun.gov
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