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Today's Topics:
1. parents using computers in children's room (Marin)
2. Re: Summer Reading Kick-Off with Comic Books (Suzanne DeGrasse)
3. Re: Spine Label "prefixes" (Suzanne DeGrasse)
4. Youth Services Librarian I Opening - Timberland Regional
Library - Lacey, WA (aduncan@trlib.org)
5. Re: UK and US Titles (e.g. Rennison Book) (Kathleen Conger)
6. Re: US v. UK titles (Dioriog@aol.com)
7. Question book on how medicine is developed (ADG81178@aol.com)
8. Summer Reading Programs (Melissa Voizard)
9. Sugar Magazine (Dee Zvolanek)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 14:13:31 -0500 (EST)
From: Marin <marinj@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: [PY] parents using computers in children's room
Cc: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
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We have 4 game computers and 3 internet/typing computers that are in the
Children's Dept. and all are restricted to children grades 5 and younger.
We do not allow 6th graders and up or adults to use these computers. For
one thing, adults and teens have lots of computers in their own section.
Second, because we are not filtered yet, it's a protection for the
children.
We have had an occasional parent complain that they couldn't use the
computer while their children are using a computer. We think opening
these computers up to parents could
open a whole can of worms, and we want the parents to
supervise their children (we already have a problem with parents not
supervising or leaving children unattended).
However, to be fair, we wanted to hear other librarians' opinions, pros
and cons and what they do, and ways they have addressed or avoided
problems.
For example, would you let parents work on computers only if they were
side by side with
their child (i.e. would you allow a parent to use the computer while their
4 year is on the other side of the room using the puzzle table?)
Thanks in advance.
Jen Marin
South Country Library
Bellport, NY
marinj@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 14:48:31 -0500
From: Suzanne DeGrasse <degrasse@mailbox.sc.edu>
Subject: Re: [PY] Summer Reading Kick-Off with Comic Books
To: Jennifer Barth <jennifer@iis.syr.edu>
Cc: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
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You might want to try getting local comic book fans to come in and show off
their collections, and/or have a local artist do comic renditions of kids.
Suzie
Suzanne DeGrasse
5860 Colbert-Danielsville Rd
Colbert, GA 30628
degrasse@mailbox.sc.edu
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 14:50:07 -0500
From: Suzanne DeGrasse <degrasse@mailbox.sc.edu>
Subject: Re: [PY] Spine Label "prefixes"
To: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
Cc: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
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we use:
J for chapyter books
JE for picture books
JNF for juvenile nonfiction
and the regular FIC and NONFIC for the adult books.
Quoting Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>:
> our library is working on a new spine label system and
> we are looking for ideas. for instance right now our
> children's fiction prefix is "chfic" but we are trying
> to put together something simpler. we are leaning
> toward "jf" but want to know what others may be doing.
--
Suzanne DeGrasse
5860 Colbert-Danielsville Rd
Colbert, GA 30628
degrasse@mailbox.sc.edu
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:21:46 -0800
From: <aduncan@trlib.org>
Subject: [PY] Youth Services Librarian I Opening - Timberland Regional
Library - Lacey, WA
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Position Announcement
Youth Services Librarian I
Timberland Regional Library - Lacey, WA
Application Deadline: April 9, 2004
Position Code: LA411050-01
Creative librarian wanted to join the youth services team at the Lacey
Timberland Library. If you have the zeal to reach all children yet assist
patrons of any age, the ability to think and work independently yet be part of a
close-knit team, are tech-savvy but can still find special meaning in Goodnight
Moon, then you belong with us. You will have the opportunity to work with
area schools and diverse community groups. Previous experience in
storytelling and an ability to turn creative suggestions into action are
desired. Ability to speak Spanish or an Asian language a plus. Lacey
is a thriving community in the Olympia suburban area. The library is one
of the largest and busiest in Timberland. MLS from an ALA accredited
program and WA State certification required.
Position:
Youth Services Librarian I - Lacey, WA
Grade 41 - 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE.
Emphasis on youth services work but will have opportunity to provide a wide
variety of customer-centered reference, reader's advisory,
and programming services to library patrons of all ages.
Some evening and weekend hours required.
Schedule subject to change depending on library needs.
Ability to speak Spanish or an Asian language a plus.
General Statement of Duties:
Provides a wide variety of customer-centered reference, reader's advisory, and
programming services to library patrons; 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)
Flexible Benefits Plans available
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Sick and Vacation
13 Holidays
Salary Range: $2,849.34 - $3,829.28 per month
Hiring Salary: $2,849.34 per month
Application Closing: April 9, 2004 (application must be postmarked by
closing date)
Position Available: April 12, 2004
Position Code: LA411050-01 (Include on your application and envelope)
To Apply:
Obtain "Application for Employment" Materials:
Online at <http://www.trlib.org/employme.htm>,
At the Administrative Service Center, 415 Tumwater Blvd SW, Tumwater,
At your local Timberland Regional Library, or
Call our message line at (360) 704-4564.
Submit Application, resume, and cover letter to the Administrative Service
Center.
Resume not accepted in lieu of Application.
Timberland Regional Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 14:35:57 -0600
From: "Kathleen Conger" <kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us>
Subject: [PY] Re: UK and US Titles (e.g. Rennison Book)
To: <Stancym@aol.com>, <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Most of the time this is true. But Agatha Christie's "And Then There
Were None" is the book formerly known as "Ten Little
Indians," which
was originally published as "Ten Little Niggers."
So sometimes changing titles is a good thing.
Kathleen Conger, Librarian
Saint Paul Public Library
St. Paul, MN
kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us
>>> <Stancym@aol.com>
03/11/04 11:03PM >>>
I love the British sense of humor. "It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big
Knickers" and being the girlfriend of a sex god (the American version)
turn out to mean about the same thing.....But the British title is more
subtle, more "cute" and some other words that escape me at this hour.
We have a tradition in this country of changing British titles. I also
think it is a silly tradition, as Katrina mentioned. All the TV series
that we import get their titles changed and usually our versions are NOT
as funny. Even the names of Beatles Albums sometimes got changed as
they crossed the pond! Agatha Christie's mysteries sometimes had their
British titles changed for American audiences, can you imagine anything
more unnecessary? Her titles were not hard to figure out!
Part of the reason may be that the powers that be think that Americans
have a literal sense of humor, that they won't "get it." The
"Knickers"
title mentioned above sounds like something Monty Python would title a
book they wrote. And unfortunately, some Americans don't "get" Monty
Python at all.
Still, those that don't get it can ask around, or look it up, and learn
something!
If there's another reason for the change in titles, please enlighten me.
Could it have something to do with money for the author or publisher?
Stancy Merwin
Student, U. of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science
stancym@aol.com
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 16:21:45 -0500
From: Dioriog@aol.com
Subject: [PY] Re: US v. UK titles
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
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Neil Gaiman, in his always amusing informative blog (neilgaiman.com) had this to
say recently about US book covers v. book covers from other countries. (The
discussion about the Louise Rennison title changes across the pond reminded me
of this.)
Geri
"English publishers like book jackets that look one way, American
publishers like them another way. Americans grumble about British book jackets,
English people talk about how unimpressive American Book Jackets are. Russian
book covers don't like like anyone else's book covers, nor do Japanese or Polish
or Croat. The Finns tend to be unimpressed by Norwegian book covers, while the
Swedes look down on the Danes. Meanwhile, the French struggle with one of the
problems of French Publishing, which means that a book of worth and quality
should have no image at all on the cover, merely the author's name and the book
title; a picture means that the book is a potboiler, and not fully
respectable."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Geraldine Diorio
Teen Services Librarian, the Ridgefield Library
dioriog@aol.com
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 16:57:50 -0500
From: ADG81178@aol.com
Subject: [PY] Question book on how medicine is developed
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
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Hi
I had a patron who wanted a juvenile book on how medicine is developed. All I
could find are books on addictive drugs, etc.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
Anne Guthrie
Greenwood Public Library
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 15:30:06 -0800 (PST)
From: Melissa Voizard <miv78@yahoo.com>
Subject: [PY] Summer Reading Programs
To: Pubyac <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Hello,
I was wondering if I could get ideas from you on how to publicize the Summer
Reading Club. The library is already doing school visits but I wanted to
know if libraries had other means of getting the word out there. Also,
for the school visits, how many book talks would you recommend and what is
the usual format of a school visit? Anything I should be on the look out
for?
Thank you,
Melissa
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 17:40:53 -0600
From: "Dee Zvolanek" <dzvolanek@sjpl.lib.mo.us>
Subject: [PY] Sugar Magazine
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
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We have begun subscribing to Sugar magazine (The British version) but I have
been unable to find any professional reviews on it. It is recorded in Ulrich's
as a bond fide YA magazine but that is the only notation I can find for it other
than teens writing reviews. These I have found doing a Google search and on
Amazon. Our reference dept checked periodical review texts and Ebscohost but
could find nothing there. Does anyone have any leads on reviews for this
magazine. Thank you very much for any info you can pass on.
Dee Zvolanek
St. Joseph Public Library
dzvolanek@sjpl.lib.mo.us
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