From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 1 17:43:51 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:31 2005 Subject: Images in Your OPAC (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu Jun 30 15:34:49 1994 From:blegen@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us To: gpl!publll@nysernet.ORG Subject: Images in Your OPAC The PLA Technology in Public Libraries Committee (TPLC) asked me to summarize the following program held at ALA in Miami: "Images in Your OPAC" sponsored by TPLC and LITA, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Intercontinental Hotel, Versailles Room. TPLC Chair Susan Harrison of NYPL introduced the program. The goal of the program was to give an overview of managing and providing access to image files in library settings and present some examples of this technology. The first speaker was Richard Boss, who authored a study of imaging technology that appeared in _Library Technology Reports_ , November/December, 1992. Boss defined imaging broadly as a group of technologies to capture, store, edit, index, and display a wide range of media. This technology also often served to store, preserve, improve, and make more accessible these documents. He listed the basic components as: Scanners Servers Optical disk storage devices Printers Networks Workstations Scanners can be color or black and white, low or high resolution. Boss noted that the higher the resolution, the more storage space is required. Labor costs for scanning documents are significant. Boss said that the needs of the project should determine the type of scanning equipment, and he recommended capturing at high resolution even though the display might not initially be as high. Servers must have high-end processing power (486DX, for example) and large amounts of disc storage. Usually some kind of data compression is possible, and there is now a standard (JPEG) for compression. Imaging projects use so much storage that most efforts require optical storage devices with large capacity. Printers must be capable of handling the resolution and color requirements of the application. When Boss addressed networks, he emphasized the need for high speed in order to move large files quickly from the server to the client workstation. He noted that current 10mbs ethernet would soon be replaced as a standard by 100mbs networks and that one strategy for handling the problem is to compress data before sending and then decompress at the workstation. This comment led to a list of requirements for workstations: high speed processors, at least 16MB RAM, and, of course, large storage devices. Access to these documents must be provided through some kind of indexing scheme. The current method is to provide a link from the library automation system to the image server so that the search engine and index reside on the OPAC system and the image data base resides on the server. When Boss published his 1992 article, only three vendors provided or planned to provide the software that would create this link. The price of this part of the system is about $10K. To arrive at the cost of an image database project, one must add the cost of the other elements (server, scanner, storage, workstations, network) which could amount to $40K or $50K. Cost per user goes down as the number of users increases. Boss offered some advice to librarians contemplating image access projects: Do it right: Use quality image processing software. Do not skimp on memory and speed of servers or workstations. Don't depend on system vendors. Rather, Boss suggested a three-pronged approach: Go to imaging firms (see Boss' article for a list). Go to photo service supply companies for quality. Then, to put the system together, go to library automation vendors Boss warned that an imaging project takes a very high level of involvement of library staff. Librarians must be willing to spend a great deal of time and to learn to deal with vendors who have very different points of view. He also warned that response times will be longer than expected. Comments from the audience emphasized sending images out for processing, the need for skilled labor when scanning, and the need for high end equipment for users. The second presenter was Ron Abbott of Boulder Public Library, whose background is in engineering. Abbott described the image access project at Boulder which uses a CARL system as the index and provides access to images stored on a separate server connected by a LAN. A PC must be used as the client. The criteria for developing the system were: Low cost (or no cost!) Must improve preservation of images. Must be easy to use. Must display retrieved items quickly. Must reduce staff time in retrieving this kind of item. The PC client accesses the CARL system, searches the catalog, and then calls the server to retrieve the image, which the PC client displays. The service is not available over dialup, and display to branches other than the one where the server resides is slow over a WAN. The images must be scanned, stored, and transferred to the server from the scanning workstation. Then the link is added to the catalog record, and the record is reindexed. The processing time for cataloging is 5 to 8 min. per item, and the images take up an average of 163K bytes at a storage cost of 24 cents per record (these figures were copied quickly! Please contact Ron for accurate details.). The PC clients require VGA monitors with 640X480 resolution and run under MS Windows. Ron reports that users need help but like the service. Print quality is poor, which was a conscious decision, but Ron is recommending improved equipment for printing. He added that 5,200 images have been scanned in a collection of 200,000. The next speaker was to have been Richard Thompson from the National Agricultural Library, but he was delayed and did not arrive. Vinod Chakra of VTLS spoke briefly about the VTLS system which Thompson and NAL have been using, demonstrating some of its capabilities. According to Chakra it is a complete multi-media authoring and retrieving system with study-desk capabilities that allow users to manipulate images or other multi-media documents. The system uses the 856 tag in the MARC record as the link to the media server, and the client displays these links in a hypermedia fashion, allowing the user to click on the link to produce the document. The 856 tag can also contain an Internet address for the document so that a system connected to the net can retrieve a document in a manner that is transparent to the user. The user workstation is a high end computer with 16M of RAM, a high resolution monitor, and an audio card. This workstation now costs about $5,000. *** Watch for programs from TPLC at ALA Chicago in '95 and PLA Portland in '96. ====================================================================== John Blegen blegen@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us Director, Glenview Public Library (708) 729-7500 1930 Glenview Rd. FAX (708) 729-7682 Glenview, IL 60025 ********************************* From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 1 17:44:53 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:31 2005 Subject: In need of used bookmobile (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dee Ann Redman Subject: In need of used bookmobile Our library is on the lookout for a fairly low mileage bookmobile. If you can tell me of anyone who might have one available, please contact me. General requirements: Self-contained unit (not on trailer) Length: Maximum 32 ft. Height: 11'2"-11'4" Low mileage: under 50,000 miles or so ADA adaptable If you have or know of a possibility, please contact me directly Thanks--Dee Ann %*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%* Dee Ann F. Redman 406/657-8251 (voice) deeann@billings.lib.mt.us 406/657-8254 (fax) Parmly Billings Library 510 N. Broadway Billings MT 59102 %*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%* From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 1 17:49:11 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:31 2005 Subject: Genre Collections - display (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: n302450@slim.slnsw.GOV.AU (VDGV MLN302450) Subject: ? Genre Collections - display Dandenong Valley Regional Library Service is evaluating the way we display our fiction collections. At present, the fiction is shelved in one alphabetic sequence by Author. While this assists in locating specific works it is difficult to browse for genre types (science fiction, westerns etc). We are considering rearranging our shelving and display so that the collection is divided by genre. This is hoped to provide better browsing access. Has any other public library arranged their fiction in this manner? Are there problems is locating specific titles or authors when the collection is divided. What has been public response? I would appreciate any information or suggestions on genre arrangements. Paul Mercieca Reference and Information Networks Manager. Dandenong Valley Regional Library Service 336 Springvale Road Springvale 3171 Victoria. Australia. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 1 17:52:29 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:31 2005 Subject: ? English movie for Children (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: PUB_LIB@mln.lib.ma.us Subject: ? English movie for Children I have a reference question that I hope can be answered. I have a patron who is looking for the name of an English movie for children. The movie was about 2 children - a boy (Christian) and a girl ( Jewish) who are friends. When the boy learns about the crucifixion he accuses the girl of killing Christ. The friendship is strained but the girl attempts to keep the friendship going but is rebuffed. The boy later feels guilty and goes to make-up with her, but the girl falls into a river and is carried downstream. The patron doesn't remember how the movie ends. The patron said he saw it on a show called the International children's film festival that aired in Boston on Saturdays during the 1960's. Any help in identifying this movie would be appreciated. Many Thanks, John Murphy Somerville Public Library Somerville, Massachusetts From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 1 17:53:12 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:31 2005 Subject: Bookmobile - Should It Stay? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jeanette Mosey Subject: RE: Bookmobile - Should It Stay? We too, abandoned our bookmobile in the early 1980's. Because of the growth of our library district, we were able to open branches where we formerly provided bookmobile service. In 1981, we purchased a GMC valu-van, a panel truck, retrifitted it with a hydrolic lift in the back, and some shelving -- not for books but for additional items we might need. We have eight double-sided 6-shelf carts of books which fit on the van, mostly paperback, which include adult and children's fiction, non- fiction, videos, cassettes, magazines, and large print books. We service two nursing homes, two subsidized housing complexes, and one large trailer park. We also run a homebound service in which deliveries are made mostly by volunteers. Our circulation is currently running about 2200 monthly. We carry about 3,000 items on the van, so we also fill a large number of requests from our patrons. Our library district uses the CLSI system, and we use a Toshiba laptop computer out at our stops, checking items in and out on the OCIRC backup system, then downloading into the main system when we return to the library. We have no catalog access at our stops, cannot place holds, and no way of telling which patrons are delinquent. We do not charge any fines for late materials, and we "clearcharge" all materials returned at our stops, so patrons do not accrue fines on their records when they use our service. Our staff consists of two half- time library assistants, and one half-time van driver, in addition to the hours I spend at the stops, and filling in for staff who are on vacation, ill, etc. Candice Brown Extension Services Manager via e-mail account of Jeanette Mosey Arapahoe Library District 5955 S. Holly Street Littleton, CO 80121 phone & fax: (303) 220-0482 internet: jmosey@csn.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 1 17:57:44 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:31 2005 Subject: Rewiring (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joyce MacDonald Subject: ? Rewiring We are going to have to come up with a rewiring plan for an RFP by mid-July and it will be a stab in the dark. We have an old building & the thought it that one more pc plugged in & we will blow up! The problem is that we're not sure about many things--like what sort of equipment we will be able to buy in the coming years. We need to plan with an eye towards flexibility and I have to come up with something. We are also thinking of re-arranging reference but haven't come to conclusions about that, either. We have limited funds. Has anyone been through a similiar situation? Any advice? BTW, we will also need to be adding telecommunications lines at the same time. Thanks. I can be reached by email at jmacdona@leo.vsla.edu. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 1 17:59:07 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:31 2005 Subject: NII (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Subject: ? NII I have recently read in Library Journal of May1, 1994, p14+ of a Public Interest Summit held on March 29. The article discusses 4 moderated discussion panels. The Director of Public L9braries and Network Services at the State Library of NSW in Sydney, Australia wishes to obtain transcripts of the panel discussions urgently. Can anyone help. With thanks Wendy Chester Technology Consultant Public Libraries Branch State Library of NSW Sydney, Australia wchester@slim.slnsw.gov.au From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 1 18:00:44 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:31 2005 Subject: NII (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Subject: ? NII I have recently read in Library Journal of May 1, 1994, p14+ of a Public Interest Summit held on March 29. The article discusses 4 moderated discussion panels. The Director of Public Libraries and Network Services at the State Library of NSW in Sydney, Australia wishes to obtain transcripts of the panel discussions urgently. Can anyone help. With thanks Wendy Chester Technology Consultant Public Libraries Branch State Library of NSW Sydney, Australia wchester@slim.slnsw.gov.au From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 1 18:01:40 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:31 2005 Subject: lightning strikes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: dplante@wcm.washington.lib.mn.us (Diane Plant) Subject: ? lightning strikes For the second time, but in 2 different locations, we've been hit by lightning. So, my question is, does anyone do anything to protect their buildings and/or equipment from lightning damage? We have a UPS on the CPU, and it worked! but we lost lots of terminals, telephone service, etc. Any recommendations? thanks, Diane Plante (dplante@wcm.washington.lib.mn.us) From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 1 18:04:52 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:31 2005 Subject: ? Public Access CD-ROMs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Elmwood Park Public Library Subject: RE: ? Public Access CD-ROMs Direct Access has two versions now, one for windows & one for DOS. We did a DOS load of DA & it recognized that we had windows - so we could password windows for access to it, but not password the windows. DA for windows is a great program too. I use both versions, and everything works. Please remember - both can be compromised by loading a system diskette in the A: floppy & rebooting. I recommend 1. if you have only a 3 1/2, install a 5 1/4 2. Make your 5 1/4 the a: drive by swapping cables. 3. Take off the handle. 4. Remember the B: drive is not bootable Point of contention - we get new software programs rammed down our throats, witness windows. Dos works OK, & I don't proclaim to be a DOS know-it-all, but we are not driving the market, the computer people are. Next point - as computer gurus drive the information market, were does the "little ole librarian" find the niche - OK no preaching. Al Korbel From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 1 18:07:05 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:31 2005 Subject: telephone disks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SheilaRef@aol.com Subject: Re: telephone disks I don't know about the expensive product, but I queried the producers of SelectPhone about the hit rate, and she said it's an 80% random sample, at this point. However, they are migrating to a 100% coverage by using all-the-telephone-directories-in the-US. We are about to try a similarly priced product by another company, in one of our branches. From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 2 22:57:47 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: Computer Maintenance Programs? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Computer Maintenance Programs? I am initating a computer maintenance/inventory program where I work. I see several components to this program; I'm looking for feedback/advice/suggestions for making this a truly successfl program. I am also interested in automating these activities. Hence this post. ;-) Here are the parts, in their various stages: 1. Methods for reporting computer problems and recording actions taken. I created and wrote policy for a Computer Repair Reuest Form, which is now in use in the system. I also record repairs on this form (though it needs to be modified slightly to record this info better). 2. Computer histories. From my former career, I learned that it is invaluable to keep histories on critical equipment. Soem components of these histories should include: A. History of the equipment itself: what it is, when it arrived, past and present configurations, history of scheduled and nonscheduled repairs B. History of its software installations: what has been installed, what is now installed, copies (paper and electronic) of critical batch files, location of documentation, copies of licenses or memos of agreenemnt to network a product C. Errata: ID# of the equipment; where key to security device is stored; ...? The computer history program is just an idea at this point, but it is my goal to get it in place by mid-summer. Another area worthy of special attention is 3. Copyright compliance. I have a copy of a "short but sweet" policy used at my last place (thanks, Chuck!) and I plan to make it a reality here. I think we need to have a policy in the books and some procedures to make it clear that we are complying with copyright law... an important CYA. I owuld also like not to have to fumble through a dozen office drawers to find software. Finally, 4. Security. We have a number of systems all over this library to secure equipment--good for us! Now I've purchased a key locker and written a policy to centralize keys in this locker... trying to move beyond the "old brown envelope in the back of the desk" syndrome. I'm sharing all of this because I'm looking for feedback/advice on any part of this... particularly with the computer histories, which I think are very important but could be made difficult or easy as programs go. (I prefer easy . ;-> ) I would also be interested in software programs to automate & informate these processes. Thanks for any assistance you can provide! -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 2 22:58:47 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? CD-ROM telephone directories (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: HARMONM@Citadel.edu Subject: Re: ? CD-ROM telephone directories We are also investigating CD-ROM telephone directories. At ALA last week, I looked at MetroSearch and another product from Nynex called Fast Track. The Nynex product is exactly the same as MetroSearch and, in fact, Nynex manufactures the MetroSearch product and offers technical support. The difference is in price - Nynex is slightly cheaper. I couldn't get a clear explanation why the same product is marketed at two prices and under two names. Cheri Estes Charleston Co. Public Library Charleston, SC From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 2 22:59:19 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: Romance Writers Roundtable (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mike Charton, Parsippany Public Library" Subject: Romance Writers Roundtable For those of you who are going,please confirm by July 8th. We only have a couple of places still available. Please confirm by e-mailing me at Charton@main.morris.org, or telephone Cathie Baumgardner, aka Cathie Linz at (708)963-6440. Thank You. Mike From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 2 23:02:56 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: Freedom to Read essay contest (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: HARMONM@Citadel.edu Subject: Freedom to Read essay contest? My branch library is sponsoring a Freedom to Read essay contest this fall for students in grades 6-12. Students in the grade categories 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12 will be asked to write about various topics concerning intellectual freedom, the importance of libraries, the "right to read", etc. At the awards ceremony, we hope to involve parents, teachers and media specialists by having speakers discuss how parents and children can communicate about literature or some such topic. Has anyone else tried this? We are looking for suggestions for essay questions and fund raising ideas for awards and paying speaker expenses. This question is posted to pubyac too, so excuse any duplication. Cheri Estes (sharing a co-worker's address) Charleston Co. Library Charleston SC From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 2 23:04:02 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: bville1@nysernet.ORG (Meg Van Patten) Subject: Re: ? dress code We do not have a written dress code policy. Librarians and clerks have always worn dresses, suits or slacks. We had incidents in the past when pages wore shorts and VERY short skirts. When interviewing potential pages I tell them, and remind them during training, that VERY short skirts, shorts and hats are not allowed, good jeans may be worn (no rips, holes, etc.) They may wear t-shirts with designs on them however I ask them to think about how appropriate a particular design, or any item of clothing, might be to wear to work because when they are on duty they are representing the library. We have had to ask students to go home, in some cases we have even taken them home to change out of shorts. I will be interested to hear what others have to say as we have often pondered the question of how much restriction you can put on what people wear to work without violating any laws or civil rights. >with the warm weather upon us some staff are coming to work wearing shorts.. >Brooklyn Public Library does not have a dress code and i'm curious to >see if any libraries have a dress codeplease contact me thru this menu >or by mail to:susan raboy 10 clinton street brooklyn, ny 11201 > thank you > susan raboy-sraboy@delphi.com ************************************************************ (- : Spring has FINALLY sprung : -) Margaret (MEG) Van Patten Reference/Adult Services Librarian Baldwinsville Public Library 43 Oswego Street Baldwinsville, New York 13027 (315) 635-5825 (voice) (315) 635-6760 (FAX) bville1@nysernet.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 2 23:05:06 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: Library signage (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mueller, Carol - Southfield" Subject: Library signage? We are revising the signage in our public library and would like to know the words other libraries use to designate their public service desks - specifically the reference desk, fiction desk, youth desk and circulation desk. We would like to use words that make sense to the general public and do not use library jargon. Please let me know your suggestions. Thanks! Carol Mueller csm@metronet.lib.mi.us From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 2 23:06:26 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: FINS VOL. 2, ISSUE NO. 14 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Vigdor Schreibman - FINS Subject: FINS VOL. 2, ISSUE NO. 14 ----------------Original Message Posted in Multiple Lists----------------- ------------------------Republication Authorized-------------------------- READ THIS ISSUE OF FINS TO CONSIDER: * House Passes Telecommunications Infrastructure Bills * Political Maturity of the Citizenry Now Challenged ========================================================================= FINS: Communicating the Emerging Philosophy of The Information Age FEDERAL INFORMATION NEWS SYNDICATE Vol II, Issue No. 14 (155 lines) July 4, 1994 CLOSING THE "VALUES-GAP": DANGEROUS ROAD TO THE NII By Vigdor Schreibman I. The Present Situation Members of the U.S. House of Representatives lined up Tues, June 28, 1994 in a virtual tidal wave supporting two measures that, if agreed to by the U.S. Senate and approved by the President, will radically transform the global telecommunications infrastructure. One measure sponsored by Rep. Brooks D-TX, was the "Antitrust and Communications Reform Act of 1994 [H.R. 3626]. The other measure sponsored by Rep. Markey D-MA, was the "National Communications Competition and Information Infrastructure Act of 1994 [H.R. 3636]. More than 420 members voted YEAS on both bills. One member, Thomas E. Petri, representing the 6th District of Wisconsin, was the sole Republican who voted NO. Petri was joined by three Democrats who also voted against both measures: Henry B. Gonzalez, D-TX, David R. Obey, D-WI, and Sidney R. Yates, D-IL. [140 CONG. REC. H5189-5248 (daily ed. June 28, 1994)]. Committee reports on these two bills released last Monday [HRept. 103- 559, Pt. 1 & 2; HRept 103-560], clearly indicate that the principle driving force behind the two bills was the leveraging of colossal monopoly-based resources of the Regional Holding Companies and the Long Distance Carriers, in an effort to change the legal framework of the telecommunications infrastructure for the future. This included efforts to coerce their customers and employees into political subservience, obtain collaboration from the U.S. Department of Justice in overpowering the Federal Courts, and improperly influence members of the U.S. Congress. The Judiciary Committee noted that the RHCs "are reported to have expended more than $20 million per year on grassroots lobbying." This included, for example, complaints sent to members of Congress, disclosing that union members were being "intimidated and harassed" by the C&P Telephone Company in an effort to force them to lobby against legislation that C&P did not favor. Similarly, the public interest group Common Cause disclosed last April that members of Congress have received over the past decade some $20 million in political contributions from the RHCs and the Long Distance Carriers. The bulk of these contributions were received by the chairman and other members of the committees of Congress that oversee telephone-related issues (e.g., House Energy and Commerce Committee, and House Judiciary Committee, etc.). The RHCs offered to make the massive investments required to build the "information superhighways," in return for sanction by Congress of the RHC's desire to engage in the business of (among others): long-distance service incidental to cellular telephone service, information services, electronic publishing, and cable television, all commencing immediately. The traditional rigged and lopsided competition of ideas pertaining to these matters offered by the mass media, has constrained the volition of citizens groups and once again left the legislative initiative to industry without a voice on behalf of the public. Last Tues, the House took the bate offered by the RHCs--hook, line, and sinker. Members sang high praise for the expected outcome of the two bills. For example, Rep. Newt Gingrich, R-GA, stated during floor debate "The result is going to open up the marketplace so that more entrepreneurs can try out more new ideas to create more products, to build more jobs in America by delivering better services at lower costs to more people." II. The Challenge Now Presented The competitive free-for-all in long-distance telephone services made possible by the action of the House would allow interstate carriers to bypass the local exchange networks, taking excess profits from the most lucrative accounts ("cream skimming"), without contributing equitably to costs of the local exchange networks. Despite claims of the benefits that competition would promote, rate reductions are likely to flow disproportionately to the high rollers as a massive transfer of wealth. Tens of billions of dollars annually would be drawn out of the traditional pool for payment of the costs of the local exchange network, and moved into the treasury of corporate centers of wealth. While the proposed "universal service" fund included in HR 3636 would seek to assure "affordable" service to the low end of the market, this would apparently come from revenues derived from local ratepayers, whose phone rates are expected to skyrocket as a result of "cream skimming," albeit provisions have been made to spread implementation of this expected transfer of wealth over a period of years [HR 3636, pp. 20-21]. In addition, should those measures become law, the RHCs would henceforth be engaged in providing information services and electronic publishing to citizens. This would include: news or entertainment; business, financial, legal, consumer, or credit material; editorials; columns; sports reporting; features; advertising; photos or images; archival or research material; legal notices or public records; scientific, educational, instructional, technical, professional, trade, or other literary materials; or other like or similar information. These new businesses could be conducted by RHCs only through separate affiliates or joint ventures, theoretically operating in competition with all other information service providers. Nevertheless, those operations would actually be governed by the fundamental purposes and values of the RHCs, and their owners and managers, manifest under the monopoly-based powers currently maintained by the RHCs. Despite regulatory measures designed to protect the public interest, it is the purposes of the RHCs that will control access to the monopoly-based local exchange networks, through which must pass virtually all information electronically conveyed to end-users. Indeed, the RHCs do not intend to compete in the marketplace, but are planning to leverage those monopoly powers in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures that are now being vigorously pursued with cable companies, news companies, and other information content providers. This is a "monster model: combining content and conduit in order to gain monopoly rents," denounced by industry analysts. It would destroy the historical common-carrier model long upheld by telephone companies and by the Internet. The new competitive spirit praised by well paid boosters, is thoroughly contradicted by the committee reports, the real-world of today, and any likely conditions in the foreseeable future. What one can look forward to if these Acts by the lower body of Congress are sustained in the Senate, is a dangerous threat to the well being of the American people, and all others. Quoting from an opinion issued by Judge Harold H. Greene, the House Judiciary Committee recognized in their report to the House, not once but twice, this conclusion: informed by almost 12 years of experience with evidence in the telecommunications field, the most probable consequences of such entry by the Regional Companies into the sensitive information services market will be the elimination of competition from that market and concentration of the sources of information of the American people in just a few dominant, collaborative conglomerates, with the captive local telephone monopolies as their base. Such a development would be inimical to the objective of a competitive market, the purposes of the antitrust laws, and the economic well being of the American people. United States v. Western Electric Company, 767 F.Supp. 308, 326 (D. D.C 1991), quoted in HRept. 103-559, Pt. 2, pp. 64, 80. These matters now move to the Senate for action on the telecommunications bills of both chambers. [S.1822, HR 3626, HR 3636]. The outcome largely depends on the political maturity of the citizenry presently aided by the genius of cyberspace. =========================================================================== BECOME A MEMBER OF FINS--COLLABORATE IN ADVANCING THE GENIUS OF CYBERSPACE --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Membership rate: $30.00 a year. United States and International members receive 24 issues of Fins News Columns a year; plus networking, or print reproduction rights in primary markets; plus Fins Information Age Library. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Information News Syndicate, Vigdor Schreibman, Editor & Publisher, 18 - 9th Street NE #206, Washington, DC 20002-6042. Copyright 1994 FINS. Internet: fins@access.digex.net. Browse Fins Information Age Lib located at the University of Maryland by: "All the Gopher Servers in the World"; or if you have a Gopher client : gopher to inform.umd.edu and go to the directory Educational_Resources/Computers_and_Society/Fins_Information_Age; or if you have ftp : ftp to inform.umd.edu cd to inforM/and the same directory. ============================================================================= From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 2 23:07:43 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ESL Software? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: City of Commerce Public Library Subject: Re: ESL Software? Last week I heard Sylva Manoogian, Manager of the International Language Collection at the Los Angeles Public Library talk about Rosetta Stone. You might want to talk with her at (213) 228-7131. Marie Kaneko City of Commerce Public Library Phone: (213)722-6660 5655 Jillson Avenue Fax: (213) 724-1978 Commerce, Ca. 90040 E-Mail: citcompl@class.org On Thu, 30 Jun 1994, Roy C. Lewis Jr. wrote: > Does anyone have recommendations for ESL software spanish to english or > other that works well? I have heard of Rosetta Stone software and am > wondering if any of you have any comments or suggestions? > > Thanks > > Roy Lewis > ________________________________________________________________ > Roy C. Lewis Jr. Northeast Texas Library System > Primary = rcl@tenet.edu Information Systems Analysis > Alt = RoyLewis@AOL.com 625 Austin St. > (214) 205-2571 Garland, TX 75040 > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 2 23:08:41 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? weeding LP collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Katharine A. Graf" Subject: Re: ? weeding LP collections On Thu, 30 Jun 1994, Nancy Miller wrote: > I would have to concur with Chip Old's assessment. We > discarded our LP collection at Virginia Beach Public Library > some years ago in favor of cd's and cassettes. And, quite > honestly, I love to ditch the cassettes as well since they are > easliy damaged. But as long as the standard in cars is the > cassette player, I think we're stuck. But, I truly don't see > any reason to keep a LP collection, if you have the resources > to replace it with one of the above mentioned formats. > Just a question.....or thought for musing..... If (or when) the cd "replaces" books, will librarians be as quick to discard books as rapidly as many of them disposed of the LP? I still have my personal LP collection, which I weed occasionally, and add to from library sales, etc. There are performances and performers that are hard to find or are non-existant on cd, but in addition, I find I don't buy $15.00 to $30.00 cd's these days, the way I bought $3.98 and $21.98 LP's in the past. The only ones I know of who have gained from the injudicious disposal of LPs, has been dealers and collectors. I remain puzzled as to why librarians so rapidly disposed of LPs en masse, while sitting on book, magazine and paper collections that would have benefitted from similar "weeding" procedures long ago. Kate Graf Missouri State Library, Jefferson City, MO kgraf1@mail.more.net From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 2 23:09:27 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? Public access to the Internet (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Arlington Heights Memorial Library Subject: ? Public access to the Internet The Arlington Heights (IL) Memorial Library is planning to provide our patrons with access to the Internet and at the same time to make our OPAC available to Internet users. We would like to hear from those who have taken this path before us. PLEASE RESPOND DIRECTLY TO ME. Thank you in advance. For those who have made their OPACs available, what impact has this had on service? Our ILL staff are particularly nervous. For those who provide Internet access for patrons, what Internet services do you offer? Staff are concerned about the amount of time someone can spend online (and the amount of staff time required to support it). We are considering restricting what is offered, but then that sounds like censorship. We also are getting patrons who want access (thanks to media hype) but have no idea what they want to look at. What do you suggest? Pamela P. Brown Coordinator, Systems & Access Services Arlington Heights (IL) Memorial Library phone: 708/506-2642 fax: 708/392-0136 Internet: pbrown@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 4 17:40:11 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: English movie for children reply (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: t Subject: English movie for children reply Through a bizarre example of psychic powers I forwarded John Murphy's question about the 1960s English children's film to a fellow staff member who is quite a movie buff. Before I even told him the plot he was able to give me the name of the film and a very similar synopsis to the one Mr. Murphy gave in his original message. The film is called "Hand in Hand" and was made in 1960. The film is listed in the 1994 edition of Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide. Maltin gives it 2 1/2 stars. Our movie buff could not remember exactly how the movie ends, but seems to remember that it was a happy ending. I hope this helps you out. Lloyd Jansen Stockton-San Joaquin Public Library (Calif.) -A lone Dodger fan in Giant country- From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 4 17:41:07 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? weeding LP collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Chip Old Subject: Re: ? weeding LP collections On Thu, 30 Jun 1994, Karen G. Schneider wrote: > Chip, quite a few points you raise about the relativity of > any weeding decision are great. However, the idea that > circulation is an indicator of utility to the public is > not quite correct. It is _quite_ correct given the type of material and the type of library in question (LP records, public library). > Circulation, measured under certain > circumstances, *may* indicate utility. Note, however, > that circulation does not address use of many electronic > tools; rarely addresses periodical use... True, but we weren't discussing those. The poster of the original question asked quite specifically about LP records. > ...and is not even > an output measure for children's services, which is > quite reasonable to anyone who has ever worked in a > children's room. Not for children's services as a whole, but certainly for the children's collection (unless you don't let the kids check books out!). > circulation cannot really answer the > question, "are we providing quality service?" And there > are libraries focusing on circulation to the detriment > of their public service... Quality as defined by whom? You obviously have your own opinion (or perhaps a "corporate" opinion) of what constitutes good service. Others in the profession may or may not agree. The bottom line, though, is what do your patrons consider good service, and too many in our profession lose sight of that. > as far as the LPs go, btw, unless folks want them, > or unless they are a historically importnat collection, > you may be wasting space and staff time maintaining > a collection better represented in newer formats... That's what I said. +------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+ | Francis E. Old (Chip Old) | Internet: feold@umd5.umd.edu (pref) | | Rosedale Area Library | chipold@aol.com (alt) | | Baltimore County Public Library | Fidonet: Chip Old, 1:261/1053.2 | | 6105 Kenwood Avenue | Voice: (410) 887-0512 | | Rosedale, Maryland 21237-2097 USA | FAX: (410) 866-4299 | +------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+ From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 4 17:41:56 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: Coping skills w/o subject background (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Chip Old Subject: Re: Coping skills w/o subject background On Thu, 30 Jun 1994, Mark Mounts wrote: > I am doing research into the coping skills of librarians assigned > reference, online searching, and/or collection development duties in > subject areas for which the librarian doesn't have course work or > degrees. I am particularly interested in science and/or engineering > librarians, and their methods for coping with unfamiliar subjects. I > am a science librarian who has subject knowledge in math and physics, > but I am assigned chemistry, computer science, and engineering also. > I have my own coping skills, but I would like to learn what others > do and to formulate strategies for general use. I would appreciate > any and all responses, and I would be happy to summarize back to the > list(s) all responses. > Send responses to mmounts@lib.auburn.edu > > Thanks in advance, I'm replying to the list as well as to you specifically. Should generate some intereresting discussion. What makes a reference librarian successful is the ability to find answers, not preknowledge of answers. This is especially true at a general reference desk where you can expect to be hit with questions on any subject under the sun. In that situation specific subject knowledge is useless unless you just happen to get a question in your area of personal expertise. Even in a single-subject department (physics or whatever), you aren't going to personally know all the answers. What matters is that you know how to find the answers. "Coping", in the usual sense of the word, has nothing to do with it. +------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+ | Francis E. Old (Chip Old) | Internet: feold@umd5.umd.edu (pref) | | Rosedale Area Library | chipold@aol.com (alt) | | Baltimore County Public Library | Fidonet: Chip Old, 1:261/1053.2 | | 6105 Kenwood Avenue | Voice: (410) 887-0512 | | Rosedale, Maryland 21237-2097 USA | FAX: (410) 866-4299 | +------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+ From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 4 17:43:05 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: newsletters (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sheila W. Bankhead" Subject: newsletters contest? Does anyone know of a contest for library newsletters? ..Newsletters for system or branch staff, that is. We have a great newsletter and are wondering if there is a contest for such. Thanks. Sheila Bankhead Northwest Regional Library System Panama City, FL World's Most Beautiful Beaches (when there are no tarballs) ffj From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 4 17:44:17 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? internet time limits (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Cynthia Cantrell Subject: Re: ? internet time limits At our library we have three computers that access the Internet, and we have instituted a 2 hour per day time limit. When we first made the system available, we had no time limits, and ended up with a small, yet persistent, group of people who came daily and spent between 5 and 10 HOURS a day on the Internet. One in particular was a real problem. He was a very nice man and VERY eager to help others, but he rarely bathed and it beacame a huge problem. Some people thought he was great others would come in and see him and leave. He spent at least 8 hours a day at the terminal, six days a week. He didn't leave for lunch or dinner. As I said this became a huge problem. With it now being summer, we also have groups of kids that come in and want to spend the day on the Internet. They are very loud and distracting to other patrons. We ended up posting signs that there is a two hour time limit, and because this alone didn't work, we now have users sign up and leave a library card at the front desk when they want to use the computers. This is a hassle for the circ. staff, but we have no real alternative. The people who come in and use the system here because they don't have a computer at home LOVE the system and the services we provide, so this outweighs the problems we have had. None-the-less, we have had some very definite problems, but are dealing with them as they arise and going on. Good luck with your new access! Cynthia J. Cantrell Internet: ccantrel@services.dese.state.mo.us Kinderhook Regional Library Phone: (417)532-2148 Lebanon, MO Fax: (417)532-7424 From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 4 17:46:55 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: "to seek a newer world..." (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: "to seek a newer world..." > (I wrote a similar article last ngiht but had repeated transmission > problems; if this is a repeat, please can one!) > > For the third time, the ALA convention featured an Internet Room > right in the convention center (sponsored by LITA and ALA, with > assistance from vendors, volunteers and a LITA committee). > > What startled me is that the Internet Room had obviously become > a necessity for so many conference attendees. This became acutely > obvious during one long period of downtime, but was still clear > throughout the conference--by the lines of people waiting for > terminals, by the number of people who were there to use the terminals > for email, not to explore, and by the steady stream of technobrarians > coming through the room to schmooze with one another. > > I find it acutely interesting that in the several years since my > matriculation at Illinois the world has split open... for a small > group initially participating in the early development of the > Internet, the Internehas, in a senense, "ceased to be," but for > those of us now wading to the shores of this brave new world, > the Internet is becoming a necessity even as it is just becoming. > > Quite a few of us could not imagine where we would be if not > for the new tools. My life would be completely different (I don't > know if it would be better or worse, but I know it would not be > the same). > > just a few stray thoughts sparking my brain this week... > > -- > Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * > "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * > Than permission." * > > -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 4 17:48:41 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? Genre Collections - display (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: carolyn@infi.net (Carolyn Caywood) Subject: Re: ? Genre Collections - display > > We are considering rearranging our shelving and display so that the collection > is divided by genre. This is hoped to provide better browsing access. > > Has any other public library arranged their fiction in this manner? > Are there problems is locating specific titles or authors when the collection > is divided. What has been public response? > > I would appreciate any information or suggestions on genre arrangements. > Reference and Information Networks Manager. > > 336 Springvale Road Springvale 3171 > Victoria. Australia. > Our automated system, VTLS, permits an item to have both a call number and a location. (also a status,for that matter) We use location codes to indicate genre shelving. This makes it clear that the material is fiction and that it resides on the mystery shelves. I suggest you explore your system to see if it offers the possibility of something similar. We have no problem locating materials, but we do have to run statistical reports for each location, so we follow Occam's Razor and don't multiply entities needlessly. The public definitely likes having the collection broken into smaller, more browsable chunks. You can observe this in the fact that they browse book carts in preference to shelves. Carolyn Caywood % Save the time of the Reader % carolyn@infi.net % --Ranganathan's 4th Law % FAX:804-464-6741 936 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23455 804-460-7519 From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 4 17:49:27 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? Public Access CD-ROMs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Roy C. Lewis Jr." Subject: RE: ? Public Access CD-ROMs On the newer AMI BIOS 486 or higher processors the BIOS setup allows you to disable the A: drive floppy boot and at the same time allows you to password the BIOS setup. This in combination with DA for windows or DOS should make your computers as secure as possible. (upgrade bios from AMI should be available. On Fri, 1 Jul 1994, Elmwood Park Public Library wrote: > Direct Access has two versions now, one for windows & one for DOS. We did > a DOS load of DA & it recognized that we had windows - so we could > password windows for access to it, but not password the windows. DA for > windows is a great program too. I use both versions, and everything > works. Please remember - both can be compromised by loading a system > diskette in the A: floppy & rebooting. I recommend > 1. if you have only a 3 1/2, install a 5 1/4 > 2. Make your 5 1/4 the a: drive by swapping cables. > 3. Take off the handle. > 4. Remember the B: drive is not bootable > Point of contention - we get new software programs rammed down our > throats, witness windows. Dos works OK, & I don't proclaim to be a DOS > know-it-all, but we are not driving the market, the computer people are. > Next point - as computer gurus drive the information market, were does > the "little ole librarian" find the niche - OK no preaching. > Al Korbel > > Good Luck Roy Lewis From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 4 18:00:39 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ESL Software? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Los Angeles Public Library Subject: Re: ESL Software? International Languages Department, Central Library, Los Angeles Public Library has just installed Rosetta Stone (CD/ROM) and finds it to be a very good, well designed, attractive, and user-friendly program. Level is beginning to low intermediate. Excellent value, also available in Spanish, German. You might want to look into Penton Overseas, hypercard based programs, written for Mac and Windows. They do electronic flash cards which can be used to learn Spanish or English. They are located in Escondido, CA. I will send you address and phone number when I can get to the files in my office. We are always on the lookout for more software and are buying comprehensively for our Fletcher Jones Language Learning Center, about which more later. Sylva N. Manoogian International Languages Dept. Manager On Thu, 30 Jun 1994, Roy C. Lewis Jr. wrote: > Does anyone have recommendations for ESL software spanish to english or > other that works well? I have heard of Rosetta Stone software and am > wondering if any of you have any comments or suggestions? > > Thanks > > Roy Lewis > ________________________________________________________________ > Roy C. Lewis Jr. Northeast Texas Library System > Primary = rcl@tenet.edu Information Systems Analysis > Alt = RoyLewis@AOL.com 625 Austin St. > (214) 205-2571 Garland, TX 75040 > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 4 18:01:28 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: ? dress code We do not have a dress code where I work, but the unwritten code seems to be quasi-Lands-End or KMart's better line. I think we have avoided the shorts problem by keeping the library at Antarctic temperatures. It's all I can do to leave my snowboots and parka at home! :-) Incidentally, and again by unwritten law, Saturday seems to be "casual day"; we wear jeans and sneakers, or sundresses (again, with teeshirts underneath, to stay warm), and even when it's busy it feels more laid back. -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:17:47 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: Woodstock What? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: woodstk2@nysernet.ORG (D. J. Stern) Subject: Woodstock What? Dear Publib, A while back I wrote asking for advice about archiving a fast-developing situation. I just thought I would relate a couple of the latest trends here in Woodstock -- as we await the advent of Woodstock '94 (AKA locally as "The Saugerties Festival"). The battle of the t-shirts is continuing with every possible variation of birdies sitting on guitars and other things. First, Woodstock Ventures was threatening to take anyone to court who used the little birdies. Anyhow, there are birds on baseball bats (local little league), birds on wrench (garage) birds on fire equipment, birds on pizza (yum), a cat sitting on a guitar with feathers coming out of its mouth, vulture on guitar, a bird in jail sitting on a guitar, birds tearing apart a peace symbol, --then there is a "history of festivals in Woodstock" shirt which is born of the feeling in Woodstock that Polygram, Inc. has stolen the name of Woodstock and is putting it on items that do not describe Woodstock in context with woodstock's history (rain hats, umbrellas, condoms). There is also a shirt that tells in detail why Woodstock Ventures should not be able to use the word "Woodstock" . We have had some time trying to answer questions about ticket sales. The policy changes from time-to-time. People in Europe should try travel agents as that seems to be the way they will be distributed there. TicketMaster for everyone else. There is a good deal of concern about traffic, so everything is very controlled regarding parking, busses, not being allowed to leave and come back more than once. Also, if you think that living near the festival site will make it easier -- think again. There are really no good deals for local residents. They also have to buy tickets in groups of four and have to be shuttled from parking lots. There is not such a thing as just dropping by the festival for a day. Again, the word is that if you don't have a ticket, don't come. There is some local stuff going on that weekend: Fugs Reunion and Allen Ginsberg at the ByrdCliffe Barn, Alternative Woodstock at Joyous Lake. At the Library, we plan to be open. Sometimes at night, individuals put up signs like "Woodstock Occupied". These are torn down first thing by angry merchants who dislike the clutter. A friend of mine who spends some time on the street brought me about ten different posters that were torn down yesterday morning. They are going in the archive. Meanwhile, it is starting to seem more crowded. Also, I was going through old newspapers from the sixties to document all of the music festivals -- there were many folk, classical and rock -- that had taken place in Woodstock during that decade. My friend, Mark, who studies local history made this observation: The trend towards a large festival in '69 was, indeed, indicated by all of the activity here at the time. If one were to look at todays local papers and try to predict a future large happening being generated from Woodstock, it would have to be more of a spiritual event. So many local ongoing activites: teachings at the local monastaries, Tibetan Festival, yoga,chanting, Church of Christ on the Mount .. a sign of the times? Who knows. Well, Peace and Love :) DJ Diana B. Stern "D.J." So this is what my fortune cookie Director meant..... Woodstock Library 5 Library Lane Woodstock, NY 12498 Woodstk2@nysernet.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:18:34 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: NEW: COLLBARG - Collective Bargaining and Librarians (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jean Armour Polly Subject: NEW: COLLBARG - Collective Bargaining and Librarians (fwd) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 3 Jul 1994 18:30:40 CDT From: William P. Kane To: Multiple recipients of list NEW-LIST Subject: NEW: COLLBARG - Collective Bargaining and Librarians COLLBARG on listserv@cms.cc.wayne.edu COLLBARG is a moderated list for the discussion of current trends in the professional status of academic librarians vis a vis the impact of collective bargaining. Topics will include librarians' economic status, campus governance, research opportunities, the role of the librarian on campus, and a comparison of union versus no-union representation. This list is intended to improve inter-campus communication about librarians' status and and all manner of other contractual issues. To subscribe, send e-mail (without a subject) to listserv@cms.cc.wayne.edu with the following as the body of your message: subscribe collbarg Your Name where Your Name, is just that, your first and last name as you'd like it to appear in your incoming box. Feel free to subscribe anytime, and spread the word. Let me know if you have any questions... Owner: William P. Kane wkane@cms.cc.wayne.edu WKANE@WAYNEST1.BITNET DALNET Systems Office 455 Purdy Library Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202 313-577-6439 (voice) 313-577-4172 (FAX) From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:19:26 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? Genre Collections - display (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Andrea McGlinchey Subject: Re: ? Genre Collections - display Dear Paul, At the Arlington County Public Library (Virginia), we have the main body of our fiction collection arranged alphabetically by author. The "splinter" collections, which are shelved separately, include "Detective" (mystery), science fiction, short story (although some short story collections also appear on the regular fiction shelves),popular reading (primarily new and best selling titles), "old treasures," young adult, childrens, large type, foreign language and paperback (uncataloged, popular works.) Our collection is large enough to support all this specialization, but at times patrons _do_ seem to find the variety of locations a bit daunting. We also find that we need more signage to direct patrons to all the separate locations. Our online catalog _does_ specify the location of each book within the library, but then many patrons have a problem with our online catalog (NOTIS) because of lack of detailed instruction. We find ourselves doing a lot of shelf-checking for patrons and accompanying patrons to different areas, but this would be alleviated by providing better directions in strategic places throughout the building. By the way, I lived in Canberra for four years and consider it as much my home as my home here in the States. You have a wonderful country. All the best, Andrea ********************************************************************** Andrea McGlinchey, Reference Librarian andream@cap.gwu.edu Arlington County Public Library 1015 N Quincy St Arlington, VA 22201 Phone (703) 358-5994 Fax (703) 358-5962 On Fri, 1 Jul 1994, VDGV MLN302450 wrote: > Dandenong Valley Regional Library Service is evaluating the way we display our > fiction collections. At present, the fiction is shelved in one alphabetic > sequence by Author. While this assists in locating specific works it is > difficult to browse for genre types (science fiction, westerns etc). > > We are considering rearranging our shelving and display so that the collection > is divided by genre. This is hoped to provide better browsing access. > > Has any other public library arranged their fiction in this manner? > Are there problems is locating specific titles or authors when the collection > is divided. What has been public response? > > I would appreciate any information or suggestions on genre arrangements. > > Paul Mercieca > Reference and Information Networks Manager. > > Dandenong Valley Regional Library Service > 336 Springvale Road Springvale 3171 > Victoria. Australia. > From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:20:18 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? Genre Collections - display (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Bill McGee Subject: Re: ? Genre Collections - display Paul, I have worked in both school and public libraries in three countries, and I can say from experience that dividing the fiction collection be genre is indeed very common. There some problems that you will have to anticipate, and you public services and catalogue departments will have to communicate with each other. In a number of libraries, "westerns", and "mysteries" are catalogued and shelved as separate collections, as are "story collections". In these cases the F or Fic is replaced by W or M or SC on the catalogue record. This is straight forward; however, you will need to work out the criteria for "westerns" and "mysteries" so that there is a mutual understanding between the cataloguer and the public service staff. Story collections may be either by a single author, or several as a TME. "Science-Fiction" is very tempting to place in a separate grouping, but be aware of the sub-genre distinctions you will need to make among, old fashion Sci-Fi, fantasy and some New Age and metaphysical fiction. This could become a mine-field for the unwary. Many libraries have had special local emphasis in their collections such as "Texana", "Canadiana" or "Caribbeana". These will usually include both fiction & non-fiction, and the criteria for inclusion will include a combin- ation of content, place of publication and author background. These are usually handled as completely separate collections, and are so noted by special designators on the catalogue record. They may be shelved as an autonomous group within the library. Do pay attention to the establishment of criteria, and a hierarchical struc- ture. With "westerns" for example, there should be little debate about where to put Zane Gray, but what about Larry McMurtrey's _Texasville_? Then, if you had a "Texana" collection, who would get the priority with "Texan westerns" Another area of possible contention is cookbooks if you have a regional collection. Nevertheless, many fiction collections, especially as they become larger, are divided by genre. Have clear signage, and a public service staff that can work with both the patrons and the cataloguers. Good luck, Bill McGee, Coordinator .----. Hidalgo County Library System ./\. | | 4305 N. 10th Street, Suite E _|\| |/|_ ____| ~~~~~~} McAllen, Texas 78504-3095 \ / \ / 210-682-6397 - FAX 210-682-6398 >______< \_/\ / INTERNET bmcgee@tenet.edu / \ { \ } A Canadian in Texas ~ From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:21:06 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? English movie for Children (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Bill McGee Subject: Re: ? English movie for Children "Forbidden games" comes to mind, but that's a personal recollection rather than a "looked-up" answer. Bill McGee. On Fri, 1 Jul 1994 PUB_LIB@mln.lib.ma.us wrote: > I have a reference question that I hope can be answered. I have a patron > who is looking for the name of an English movie for children. The movie > was about 2 children - a boy (Christian) and a girl ( Jewish) who are > friends. When the boy learns about the crucifixion he accuses the > girl of killing Christ. The friendship is strained but the girl attempts > to keep the friendship going but is rebuffed. The boy later feels > guilty and goes to make-up with her, but the girl falls into a river > and is carried downstream. The patron doesn't remember how the movie > ends. The patron said he saw it on a show called the International > children's film festival that aired in Boston on Saturdays during the > 1960's. Any help in identifying this movie would be appreciated. > > Many Thanks, > > John Murphy > Somerville Public Library > Somerville, Massachusetts > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:22:30 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: rural library project (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mid-Hudson Library System-Beekman Subject: rural library project? To directors of small, rural libraries with Internet >From Lee Eaton, Director. Beekman Library P.O. Box 315 Poughquag, New York 12570 FAX 914-724-3414 As a very new Internet user, I'm interested in hearing how Internet is being used in small, rural libraries. I'm particularly interested inb access to real information, not just bibliographical info. For example, we are happy to have found our way to the CIA Fact Book giving us lots of info on countries of the world. If anybody would like to send us access hints with gopher addresses, we would be very appreciative. From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:24:37 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: CQALERT Gopher (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: JohnI@eworld.com Subject: CQALERT Gopher I missed this until obtaining a flyer at ALA, but the Congressional Quarterly has a gopher site. It is clearly intended primarily for promotional purposes, but there is a fair amount of good information available; including cover stories from CQ publications, a good "important" bill tracking service, and directory information. To see the service point your gopher to: gopher.cqalert.com. Have fun! J Iliff on Coquina Key, FL johni@eworld.com From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:27:28 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? weeding LP collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: ? weeding LP collections > > On Thu, 30 Jun 1994, Karen G. Schneider wrote: > > > Chip, quite a few points you raise about the relativity of > > any weeding decision are great. However, the idea that > > circulation is an indicator of utility to the public is > > not quite correct. > > It is _quite_ correct given the type of material and the type of library > in question (LP records, public library). > MMM, some libraries have listening spaces. > > > ...and is not even > > an output measure for children's services, which is > > quite reasonable to anyone who has ever worked in a > > children's room. > > Not for children's services as a whole, but certainly for the children's > collection (unless you don't let the kids check books out!). it's not a quiestion of "not letting" kids check books out. Quite a bit of use in children's rooms is in-house use of materials. A "good: children's room will get armies of small children plowing through stacks of picture books, sometimes with parents in tow, sometimes not. And then there are children's periodicals, some of which may ciruclate, but again, will get inhouse use primarily. Finally, and I am sure I left out some stuff, ;-) there is Homework. Kids often, and typically, use materials at the library to complete assignments (even, quite often, if the materials are ciruclating materials). Some of this can be because theere aren't enough materials, but some of it is because the children come to the lirbary after school to do their work. > > circulation cannot really answer the > > question, "are we providing quality service?" And there > > are libraries focusing on circulation to the detriment > > of their public service... > > Quality as defined by whom? You obviously have your own opinion (or > perhaps a "corporate" opinion) of what constitutes good service. Others > in the profession may or may not agree. The bottom line, though, is what > do your patrons consider good service, and too many in our profession lose > sight of that. > We agree 1000 % on the bottom line! :-) Btw, I usually post for myself, and I am not one to have a "corporate" opinion. I agree that for some libraries ciruclation may be a good indicator of meeting public needs (though never the ONLY indicator). But libraries that focus on circulation as an indicator of good service do indeed need to explain why this is so.. -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:28:27 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? weeding LP collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nancy Miller Subject: Re: ? weeding LP collections In the case of Virginia Beach, the LP collection was in very poor physical condition due to heavy use over the years. We could no longer buy LP's anyway, so we began buying cd's and cassettes. Once these collections were large enough to sustain demand, we discarded the worn out LP. Yes, there are some classic recordings no longer available except on LP, but books go out of print too. Nancy Miller nmiller@leo.vsla.edu According to Katharine A. Graf: > > On Thu, 30 Jun 1994, Nancy Miller wrote: > > > I would have to concur with Chip Old's assessment. We > > discarded our LP collection at Virginia Beach Public Library > > some years ago in favor of cd's and cassettes. And, quite > > honestly, I love to ditch the cassettes as well since they are > > easliy damaged. But as long as the standard in cars is the > > cassette player, I think we're stuck. But, I truly don't see > > any reason to keep a LP collection, if you have the resources > > to replace it with one of the above mentioned formats. > > > > Just a question.....or thought for musing..... > > If (or when) the cd "replaces" books, will librarians be as > quick to discard books as rapidly as many of them disposed > of the LP? > > I still have my personal LP collection, which I weed occasionally, > and add to from library sales, etc. There are performances and > performers that are hard to find or are non-existant on cd, but in > addition, I find I don't buy $15.00 to $30.00 cd's these days, the > way I bought $3.98 and $21.98 LP's in the past. The only ones > I know of who have gained from the injudicious disposal of LPs, > has been dealers and collectors. > > I remain puzzled as to why librarians so rapidly disposed of > LPs en masse, while sitting on book, magazine and paper collections > that would have benefitted from similar "weeding" procedures > long ago. > > Kate Graf > Missouri State Library, Jefferson City, MO > kgraf1@mail.more.net > > > > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:29:11 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: Puppets, somewhere in Wisconsin! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SAR_DUTCH@sals.edu Subject: Puppets, somewhere in Wisconsin! About 15 years ago, when working in the Midwest, I attended MFLA (Midwest Federation of Library Associations) in Milwaukee, and purchased some puppets from a Company located in Wisconsin. Several years later I ordered some more, but have since lost the company's name and address. The puppets were hand puppets with cloth covered foam heads, and came with clear plastic rods to operate the hands, which were affixed with snaps. I'd very much like to find this company again, and would appreciate any information. Please reply to the address below. Harry Dutcher Saratoga Springs Public Library 320 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 SMTP%"sar>dutch@sals.edu" SMTP%"sar.dutch@sals.edu" From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:32:05 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: ? Public access to the Internet (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: PUB_LIB@mln.lib.ma.us Subject: RE: ? Public access to the Internet Our opac is available on the internet now, But we do not have internet access to the public at this time. When our system first was available on the internet we had an initial flurry of interlibrary loan requests, from two or three public libraries in our state. This died down very quickly (about 20 requests the first months, and then back to the normal of about 5 from those libraries). Every now and them we get an ill request from a far away place that has used our catalog on the internet, but this is not an unmanageable number. I am the interlibrary loan librarian and I have not been overburdened by the volume. We are a medium sized public library that is the largest library in a network of 26 libraries in Eastern Massachusetts. We have used other catalogs on the internet far more then I feel that others have used ours. Over all It has been great. We expect to be offering public access to the internet at a later date. hbrodie@mln.lib.ma.us From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:33:25 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:32 2005 Subject: Library signage? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Glendora Public Library Subject: Library signage? We have three signs for our desks: Information Desk (for reference) and above the circ desk we have "Library Cards" over the area where we issue cards and "Check Out" over the area where we check out books. The "Information" sign does work--most people see it, but the most important element is our floor layout where the info desk is right out in the open and can't be missed. The circ desk signs don't seem to get noticed. I am continually telling people where to sign up for a library card. We have no signs for the Children's Desk--but it's the only one in the children's dept. We have signs above each non-fiction aisle which have up to three subject headings (business, cookery, history, biography, etc.) to help people who are browsing. Those are great--not only for patrons but also for those times we have to point out an aisle. Jill Patterson, Glendora Public Library From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:28:39 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: ??User Surveys?? Collection Development Focus--reward for sharing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Business BST Technology Dept Subject: ??User Surveys?? Collection Development Focus--reward for sharing Thanks very much to those responding to my first request---we still would like to review more surveys measuring public and staff satisfaction with collection development efforts. Please send examples to: Don Willis, Business-Technology Dept., Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA. 98104-1193. And/or share via Internet. (dwillis@spl.lib.wa.us) Are there any Dynix users who have conducted surveys via the OPAC? The reward I alluded to is a willingness to share the results of our efforts. Those who tire of wheel reinventing efforts are strongly encouraged to respond. Thanks, again. Don Willis From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:29:23 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rochelle Follender Subject: Re: ? dress code On Thu, 7 Jul 1994, Leila Shapiro wrote: > > Are we trying for an image? Does anyone care? My own bent is to see if > this comes up for exploration by one of our quality teams. Does dress > reflect only on the idividual or on the institution as well? > > Please sound off. > I believe dress reflects on the individual AND the institution. Does anyone care?--I care what people think of us, but I think there is no way you'd be able to enforce or even have voluntary adherence to a dress code among our liberal, individualistic staff. Thinking about it, I can't name a government department (except for the Recreation dept) or private enterprise around here that lets its staff dress so slovenly. Even the appearance of the shelving assistants reflects on us, but I'd hate to require them to wear "good" clothes in that hot, dirty, job that requires lots of bending (and it's surprising that so many of them dress so nicely on the job) Of course, IMHO, it's only a small percentage that dress too casually for this relatively conservative community that certainly judges by appearance. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:30:00 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: ? Behavior of Children in the Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jeanette Mosey Subject: ? Behavior of Children in the Library Does anyone have a policy, guidelines for patrons and/or staff, or suggestions to staff for dealing with children who are behaving inappropriately in the library? We are working on this and would like to see samples or examples from other libraries. Thanks. Jeanette Mosey Arapahoe Library District 5955 S. Holly Street Littleton, CO 80121 phone & fax: (303) 220-0482 internet: jmosey@csn.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:31:02 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: ? dress code > Are we trying for an image? Does anyone care? My own bent is to see if > this comes up for exploration by one of our quality teams. Does dress > reflect only on the idividual or on the institution as well? > > Please sound off. > > Leila Shapiro > Montgomery County, MD > > Leila, I *knew* I had missed part of this issue. I just looked again at Susan's post and said to myself, "hey! Doesn't BPL have some branches w/out air con?" Our library has suddenly become so warm that I am wearing long skirts and no hose (gasp!). So the situation has some bearing on it, too--it's easier to gussy up when the building's environment is controlled. Karen > > > On Thu, 30 Jun 1994 SRABOY@delphi.com wrote: > > > with the warm weather upon us some staff are coming to work wearing shorts.. > > Brooklyn Public Library does not have a dress code and i'm curious to > > see if any libraries have a dress codeplease contact me thru this menu > > or by mail to:susan raboy 10 clinton street brooklyn, ny 11201 > > thank you > > susan raboy-sraboy@delphi.com > > > > > > > -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:31:55 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Editor, Small Librries Publication Series, LAMA (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Joshua Cohen" Subject: Editor, Small Librries Publication Series, LAMA The Small Libraries Publication Series Committee of LAMA seeks an editor for its series. The position is voluntary and the editor will serve a two-year term and may be appointed for an additional two years. The series editor is responsible for contacting potential authors of subjects identified by the committee. The editor works with the authors to develop outlines and to cmplete manuscripts. The editor, with the support of the committee, identifies manuscript readers and submits the final manuscripts to ALA Publishing. Candidtes will be interviewed during the 1995 Mid-Winter meeting of ALA in Philadelphia, February 3-9. Send a letter of application and resume by December 15, 1994 to the committee chair, Larayne J. Dqllas, 8118 Cardin Drive, Austin, TX, 78759, (512) 495-4503, e-mail: LLLJD@TXDP.DP.UTEXAS.EDU. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:33:18 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: KOVIC@main.library.duq.edu Subject: Re: ? dress code I believe that individual staff appearance does reflect on the institution. I worked with an excellent librarian, very knowledgeable and a walking encyclopedia. However, he was a sloppy dresser. Certain influential people in the community took a disliking to him because of his appearance and his untidy desk and they caused him a heap of trouble. It is my personal opinion that dress does not make the woman or the man. However, from my experiences in more than one library setting, my opinion is a minority one. But if there is going to be a dress code, then, the "powers that be" should make the library environment a comfortable place in which to work. I worked in a public library where they ran out of money when they added an addition to the building so they cut out the air conditioning and the architect refused to re-design the windows so that they could be opened. It was hot as blazes in there and we wore whatever we felt comfortable in. Even then, not much work was ever accomplished because it was just too darn hot!! Annette Kovic Duquesne University Library Pittsburgh, Pa. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:34:02 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: working off fines (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Betty Braaksma-Public Lib Subject: working off fines a comment from a colleague re: the issue of allowing patrons with financial difficulties work off their library fines: thunder bay public library is using the 'work off' approach in a very limited way. we have successfully used 4 students in the library doing "page" activities. we only offer this option to students who do not have jobs and cannot pay off their account, and we only allow them to work off half the amount owing. the other half is paid off in installments. so far it has worked out well. barbara philp, head of adult services thunder bay public library please email any comments to: bett braaksma head, information services thunder bay public library bbraaksm@flash.lakeheadu.ca From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:35:42 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Glendora Public Library Subject: dress code Until last year, we had a semi-official dress code. Then, we got a new police chief who allowed the police officers to wear shorts while on duty in the summer. So, our director felt we should not have a more restrictive policy than the police... formerly, our pages could only wear shorts if it was over 85 degrees. Now, anyone can wear shorts, as long as they aren't too short or cutoffs. The wording in our policy is that your clothing should reflect your position, i.e. the more professional the position, the more professional the attire. The attitude is pretty laid back, though. Jill Patterson, Glendora Public Library From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:38:48 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Thunderstorms (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: BJ Nielsen Subject: Thunderstorms ? I'm from a library in New Hampshire and we always get alot of thunderstorms during the summer and fall. My director is of the cautious variety, and we always turn off all of the OPACs, run around pulling power cords and communications cables, and stop answering telephones during thunderstorms that sound like they are very close to us. This happens almost weekly. This all seems overly paranoid to me, although I'm sure there IS a finite probability that lightning COULD strike our building, travel thru phone wires, destroy a terminal or 20, injure a patron or staff person, etc. Do other libraries exhibit this level of caution during thunderstorms? Do you have a written policy about it? You can reply directly to me, or to the whole list, as I'm sure other enquiring minds may want to know. Thanks - BJ Nielsen bnielsen@keene.edu Keene Public Library 60 Winter St. Keene, NH 03431 603-357-9828 From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:51:31 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Barcode wands (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: BJ Nielsen Subject: Barcode wands ? We use both barcode guns and barcode wands, and continually have trouble with the wands that we own. They are very picky as to the angle they will read from, and break frequently. We currently use SYMBOL wands, which cost us about $500., including their wedges. Does anyone use a comparably-priced (or cheaper!) brand that they are happy with? One that doesn't break down frequently and reads barcodes on the first scan? Thanks for any info. you can give me. Please reply to: BJ Nielsen bnielsen@keene.edu Keene Public Library 60 Winter St. Keene, NH 03431 603-357-9828 From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:53:01 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: customer service training? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Carol Baughman Subject: Re: customer service training? I am a little behind reading my mail, so you may have gotten this already. In May the American Library Association sponsored a really fine teleconference called "Achieving Breakthrough Service in Libraries". It was four hours long. I understand they will condense it for a videotape version. Though it is not a total training package unto itself, it contains material that would be invaluable for staff training. There was also a manual for the teleseminar that could be very helpful to you. I suppose the best way to find out the status of the videotape is to call ALA. If they can't send you a manual, let me know and I will let you borrow mine. Carol Baughman KY Dept for Libraries & Archives PO Box 537 Frankfort, KY 40601 502-875-7000 From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 9 00:06:49 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Periodicals: Open or Closed Stacks? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dee Ann Redman Subject: Re: Periodicals: Open or Closed Stacks? At Parmly Billings Library, we moved to open stacks for periodicals during a remodeling project several years ago. Formerly, our back runs were kept in the basement and sent up on a lift to the second floor reference desk when needed. We no longer have staff working in the basement, and any stored items have to be fetched now. We moved all periodicals upstairs, and rethought our retention policy. We now keep most periodicals only five years, excepting selected titles in which we keep our full run (Time, Newsweek, National Geographic, Life, etc.). At that time, our magazines did not circulate at all, and loss was minimal. We do circulate them now, and loss is a concern. The biggest problem with our magazine room is that it becomes a dreadful disorganized mess on a daily basis. If the staff, or the volunteer who has taken on this thankless task, doesn't stay on top of it, it takes lots of time to straighten out. We do have posted signs asking patrons NOT to refile and a table by the door to leave materials that have been used on. As mentioned, loss is a problem. As we move more and more towards electronic archiving of articles, we agonize about it less, and we do acquire some replacement copies from the donation bins, but we don't have a detailed tracking system for magazines. Some of these items are just gone forever. Good luck--Dee Ann <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Dee Ann F. Redman To love what you do and deeann@billings.lib.mt.us feel that it matters-- Parmly Billings Library what could be more fun? Billings MT 59101 406/657-8251 (v) 406/657-8254 (f) --Katharine Graham <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 9 00:07:32 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Coping skills w/o subject background (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Inglewood Public Library Subject: Re: Coping skills w/o subject background I must disagree with part of Scott Bohon's post, specifically his contention that librarians don't need subject knowledge. While this may be true in libraries whose collections are not departmentalized, in libraries with separate subject departments, e.g., business, literature, history, staff members DO need special knowledge. Much of this can be acquired on the job (as a substitute in one particularl Los Angeles Public Library Central Library department, I received EXCELLENT training and felt comfortable working the desk), but it helps to have some background in the subject area. For smaller libraries (and non-specialized branches) I agree that a good generalist is needed. Sue Kamm Inglewood Public Library Inglewood, CA voice: 310/412-5613 fax: 310/412-8848 e-mail: inglewod@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 9 00:08:04 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Job Posting/Sr. Librarian (Bilingual - Spanish) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Chula Vista Public Library Subject: Job Posting/Sr. Librarian (Bilingual - Spanish) The City of Chula Vista (San Diego County) is seeking a Senior Librarian (Bilingual - Spanish). This mid-management position, under the direction of the Principal Librarian (Branch Manager), will supervise the Adult and Children's Services staff at the NEW 37,000 square foot South Chula Vista Library. Requires: Any combination equivalent to a Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited institution, and three years of increasingly responsible experience at a professional level. Must have the ability to fluently speak, read and write English and Spanish. Apply by August 5, 1994. A City application form must be completed to apply. Resumes accepted only if accompanied with a completed City application form. Contact: Personnel Department, 276 4th Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910. Phone (619) 691-5096. From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 18:39:09 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Barcode wands ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Hage - Rochester Hills Subject: Re: Barcode wands ? We've tried a variety of wands and gave up on wands. We now use laser scanners and have much better luck with them. they do cost more, but they are reliable and we never have to have them serviced. It is a good investment Christine Lind Hage, Director Voice: (810)650-7122 Rochester Hills Public Library Fax: (810)650-7121 500 Olde Towne Road Email: hagec@metronet.lib.mi.us Rochester, MI 48307-2043 From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 18:45:56 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Turning Off Computers During Thunderstorms. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mike Charton, Parsippany Public Library" Subject: Turning Off Computers During Thunderstorms. Why doesn't your director just get surge protectors? Mike From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 18:46:38 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Public Libraries and the Internet Study (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Miles R Fidelman Subject: Re: Public Libraries and the Internet Study > The National Commission on Libraries and Information Science > announces the availability of _Public Libraries and the Internet: > The report is available upon request from the National Commission > on Libraries and Information Science, 1110 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite > 820, Washington DC 20005 [voice 202-606-9200]. > What, no email address?! ************************************************************************** Miles R. Fidelman mfidelman@civicnet.org Executive Director 91 Baldwin St. Charlestown MA 02129 The Center for Civic Networking 617-241-9205 fax: 617-241-5064 Check out our gopher server: at a unix prompt: gopher -p 1/associations/civicnet ftp.std.com URL: gopher://ftp.std.com/11/associations/civicnet Information Infrastructure: Public Spaces for the 21st Century Let's Start With: Internet Wall-Plugs Everywhere Say It Now, Say It Often: "I Want My Internet!" ************************************************************************** From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 18:48:04 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Thunderstorms ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Elmwood Park Public Library Subject: Re: Thunderstorms ? Lightening does not have to strike the building, a "close" hit will also send a spike through the phone lines. Turning off the equipment does not help. You have to unplug - phone lines and power sources. In a case of do as I recommend, not as I do - I unplug everything! Or buy Isobar surge protectors ( I don't, cause I'm cheap). They are expensive, but come with a lifetime warranty, and they will replace your equipment if they fail. I don't know if they make them for phone lines. I am not recommending Isobar, but that is all I have seen in the Chicagoland area. Al Korbel On Sat, 9 Jul 1994, BJ Nielsen wrote: > I'm from a library in New Hampshire and we always get alot of > thunderstorms during the summer and fall. My director is of the cautious > variety, and we always turn off all of the OPACs, run around pulling > power cords and communications cables, and stop answering telephones > during thunderstorms that sound like they are very close to us. This > happens almost weekly. This all seems overly paranoid to me, although > I'm sure there IS a finite probability that lightning COULD strike our > building, travel thru phone wires, destroy a terminal or 20, injure a > patron or staff person, etc. > > Do other libraries exhibit this level of caution during thunderstorms? > Do you have a written policy about it? > > You can reply directly to me, or to the whole list, as I'm sure other > enquiring minds may want to know. > > Thanks - BJ Nielsen bnielsen@keene.edu > Keene Public Library > 60 Winter St. > Keene, NH 03431 > 603-357-9828 > > > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 18:48:38 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: ? Behavior of Children in the Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Carole D. Fiore" Subject: Re: ? Behavior of Children in the Library On Sat, 9 Jul 1994, Jeanette Mosey wrote: > Does anyone have a policy, guidelines for patrons and/or staff, or > suggestions to staff for dealing with children who are behaving > inappropriately in the library? We are working on this and would like to > see samples or examples from other libraries. Thanks. > > > Jeanette Mosey > Arapahoe Library District > internet: jmosey@csn.org > I really hate to see separate policies and standards for patrons of different ages. Libraries should have policies such as "Patron Code of Conduct," and all patrons, _regardless of age_, should be held to the same standard. ****************************************************************************** Carole D. Fiore, Library Program Specialist State Library of Florida R. A. Gray Building Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 Phone (904) 487-2651 Fax (904) 488-2746 ****************************************************************************** From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 18:50:51 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: ? dress code I personally would have trouble fitting into an organization that condoned wearing jeans with torn knees, but one other issue comes to mind: situational dressing. Different parts of the country have different standards. What looks professional in one area looks stuffy in another. clean clothes in good repair and high standards of personal cleanliness--those are the min reqs, and the actual garments will depend on the environment. This is just musing, but I'm starting to wonder to what extent dress codes are ways to ensure that likeminded folks group together. It works in all directions, btw, and by "dress codes" I mean informal as well as formal standards. I recall feeling extremely out-of-place while riding the NYC subway in a turquoise & white suit with white pumps. I was daring by midwestern standards, nerdy by NYC standards. I wanted to run out and buy black leotards and a long knit vest. Back in NJ, however, that suit blends right in, neither daring nor nerdy. I have seen one dress code apparently written to enforce standards of a previous generation; shorts, including business culottes or whatever you call 'em, were excluded, but apparently you could wear a skirt up to your fanny if you so chose to. men had to wear ties (they began wearing garish, wide things several inches above and below their belts). I always thought male librarians wore turtlenecks and grew beards... on our budgets, how well can you pull off the professional look? They all looked like down-and-out salesmen (though I did like those blinking Christmas ties). A librarian I knew was criticized by her boss for wearing a dress & leggings combination. I'm not sure what the charge was, but I think it had to do with being fashionable. Interestingly, the dress code was apparently writtento target several individuals who came to work in wrinkled, stained shirts and slacks, but since they didn't wear denim (mentioned in the dress code) or culottes and they slung dirty, stained ties round their necks if their gender called for it, the standard didn't address them. sometimes (I know, I'm on a bend here, but this subject fascinates me) dress codes, like any other policy, end up substituting for quality management. In this case, people went to a lot of effort to write a rather odd policy that would have been better addressed by asking the supervisors to do their job and speak to their staff about cleanliness and personal hygiene (topics not addressed in the policy). I think a study of dress codes in libraries, including perceptions of their impact onthe profession, would be fascinating. I think in our discussion of dress codes we have all touched on issues related to our perceptions of the profession: are we professionals? If so, what kind? What image shall we project? How does our image affect our self-perception? How can we adapt our image to improve the public's profession? Why do we need to write dress codes in the first place? (I doubt Wall Street firms have a written dress code.) We've been addressing some pretty big issues here... -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 18:52:25 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: av security systems (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: eevola@prairienet.org (Elizabeth Evola) Subject: av security systems ? Currently our library uses a double box system with all our av materials (videos, CD's, music cassettes, and books on tape). While this is time consuming to retrieve materials, it may cut down on loss of materials. Next year we will be moving into a new library building and will no longer use the double box system. We are looking into different security cases for av materials such as those made by Alpha Sentry, which lock the item in a clear plastic case allowing cover art to show through and not take up much more room than the item would normally. Are any libraries out there using something like this? Let me know how you like it. Have any libraries come up with any other alternatives to the double box system that have been successful? Thanks. Elizabeth Evola Director, Audiovisual Department Danville Public Library Danville, IL eevola@firefly.prairienet.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 18:57:55 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Coping skills w/o subject background (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: carolyn@infi.net (Carolyn Caywood) Subject: Re: Coping skills w/o subject background One thing has been bothering me about this discussion of subject knowledge and that's the emphasis on humanities and not science. In a small library without specialists, I think it is all too easy to wind up with a staff none of whom is comfortable with science topics. This tends to reinforce the image of librarians as being literary rather than broadly educated. IMHO, a good librarian needs to read at least one science periodical regularly and sprinkle lay science books through his/her take home reading. I had a terrific reference teacher 20+ years ago, Miriam Larson, who taught us how to cope with words in languages we'd never studied. I still remember finding the German word for saponification for her class. Carolyn From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 18:58:59 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: OTTOP@ACFcluster.NYU.EDU Subject: Re: ? dress code I think that public service is the library's raison d'etre and therefore, I want to make the public feel as comfortable as possible in approaching the desk. Several of my colleagues who generally wear t-shirts, jeans and other casual attire have noticed that users approach them much more frequently at the desk than other colleagues who wear "professional" attire such as dresses or ties and jackets. I suspect that because so many of our users are unsophisticated library users or simply new to libraries, they may be intimidated by authority figures who are "professionally" attired and instinctively seek staff on their own level, dressed like themselves. Maybe this is just another way of saying that community standards are the most important factor in how to dress. Incidentally, I think the importance of smiling can't be underestimated when trying to make the reference desk approachable, no matter how one is dressed. Paul Otto Assistant Chief, Social Sciences Division Brooklyn Public Library Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238 TEL (718) 780-7747 FAX (718) 230-0417 OTTOP@ACFcluster.NYU.EDU From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 19:02:17 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: voice mail on telephone reference? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dan Lester Subject: Re: voice mail on telephone reference? Our academic library uses voice mail for reference, but OUTbound only. Basically, if no one can answer the reference line when the caller calls in, s/he gets a message stating that the phone cannot be answered at that time and suggests the person call back later. No trying to decipher garbled or weird messages, no interrupting of a patron on site who went to the trouble of coming in, but no ignoring of the caller. We believe strongly that the person standing there has priority over someone who can't bother to come in. All of us HATE the situations in banks, stores, and elsewhere that we are transacting business in person and a caller takes priority for five minutes when we're almost ready to complete our business. I think it is the height of rudeness, and believe Miss Manners concurs. cyclops Dan Lester Internet: alileste@idbsu.idbsu.edu Network Information Coordinator WWW: http://cyclops.idbsu.edu Boise State University Library Boise, Idaho 83725 In the kingdom of the blind, the 208-385-1235 one-eyed man is king. Erasmus. 1523 From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 19:03:27 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Internet as Library Reference (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: HOWARD FRIEDMAN <74534.1201@compuserve.com> Subject: Internet as Library Reference? Last week I started working on a paper discussing the possible use of the Internet as a reference source in libraries. I was concerned that there wouldn't be much material on this subect. Then I discovered your LISTSERV. Can anyone recommend where I might be able to find information/research/experience/etc on this topic. I am Howard Friedman and am studying for an MS in Library Science. Thanks From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 19:04:37 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: PLA Workshop on Romance Fiction (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: mary k Subject: PLA Workshop on Romance Fiction One of the PLA cluster workshops in March, 1995 will be on romance fiction. The co-organizers are Joyce Saricks, co-author of Readers Advisory Work for Adults, Kristin Ramsdell, author of Happily Ever After, Johanna Tunon, Head of ReferenceServices, Nova University, and myself, author of "Unrestricted Body Parts and Predictable Bliss" in LJ in 1991. All registration inquiries should be directedto "Cluster Workshops," Public Library Association,ALA, 50 East Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. All content inquiries should come to me. We are still interested in gathering anecdotes of what public librarians have done to serve romance readers and writers and to display/promote the genre, which may also be sent to me. Anyone thinking of attending may also send queries to me. The final working outline of the workshop follows: Romance Workshop p. An Appetite for Romance: How to Understand, Buy, Display, and Promote Romance Fiction A PLA Cluster Workshop Contact: Mary K. Chelton PLA Member 44 Broad St. Milltown, NJ 08850 (908) 220-1021 e-mail: CHELTON @ZODIAC.RUTGERS.EDU Rationale: Romance fiction now comprises 42% of the paperback publishing market. Many writers who started in the genre are now on the bestseller or book club discussion lists regularly. Examples are Janet Dailey, Rosamunde Pilcher, Sandra Brown, Nora Roberts, Judith McNaught, Jayne Ann Krentz (Amanda Quick), and LaVyrle Spencer. It is both an important marketplace phenomenon, as well as a means of nurturing women writers. The genre now has a large and loyal adult fan following who attend conventions, subscribe to and write for fan periodicals, and correspond with writers. At least four dissertations have been written on the genre in departments of communication, literature, and business administration. Except for librarians who admit publicly to being fans themselves, it is my opinion that many public libraries serve romance readers very poorly. They do not buy romances systematically, relying instead on gifts from home purchasers, regardless of whether the gifts are representative of the genre's range or chronological development. They regard romances as redundant ephemeral paperbacks, unworthy of the resources necessary to catalog and process them. Neither do they understand the differences among romance categories and reader segments, and how to use this knowledge to purchase and display the books better. Furthermore, many reference tools on the genre are never purchased to help either would-be romance writers in the library's community, or the librarians to do better advising of patrons who are fans or writers of the genre. The Workshop Schedule Friday, March 24, 1995 8:30-9:00 Registration and coffee 9:00-10:00 "The Romance Market: Lucrative and Changing" Kristin Ramsdell, author of Happily Ever After and reviewer, romance column for Library Journal. 10:00-10:30 Coffee break 10:30-12:00 "How to Buy Romances, New and Old" Review of selection tools; vendor and bookstore reps (preferably a library vendor, a super or chain bookstore and a local secondhand bookstore.); discussion of reprint and reissue schedules/publishers. LUNCH 12: 15-1:30 "The Romance Writer: A Serious Business" Nora Roberts, First author nominated for the Romance Writers Hall of Fame; author of over 100 books and multiple romance genre award winner. 1:45-2:30 "Romance Readers and Researchers: How to Help Them" Johanna Tunon, Head of Reference Services, Nova University, Florida 2:30-2:45 Break 2:45-4:00 Genre Blending: The Time Travel Historical Romance Diana Gabaldon, author of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, and Voyager. 4:00-6:00 Invited guest and local romance author autographing with cash bar and socializing Saturday, March 25, 1995: 8:30-9:00 Coffee 9:00-10:00 "How to Display and Promote Romances in Public Libraries" Cathie Linz, Silhouette Desire author, and official liaison to the library community from the Published Author Network of the Romance Writers's of America 10:00-10:30 "Working with Readers" Joyce Saricks, co-author with Nancy Brown of Reader's Advisory Work with Adults, Downer's Grove (IL) Public Library 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-11:45 Question and Answer Wrap-Up Linz, Chelton, Ramsdell, Saricks,Tunon 11:45-12:00` Evaluation Handouts: Updated publishing grid from Chelton's LJ article (Ramsdell doing). List of romance reviewing, reference, and readers advisory sources (Tunon doing). List of romance jargon (Tunon doing). List of "keepers," those classics of the genre that are so beloved that they are collectors items (Tunon doing). List of prototypical titles for beginning readers in the genre (Tunon doing). Romance publishers promotional materials(Chelton doing). Authors' books on hand for sale and autographing (Saricks arranging with Linz and local writer groups; Chelton getting books per PLA policies). From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 19:05:26 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Keychain-style library cards: PUBLIB digest 139 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Qdel Subject: Re: Keychain-style library cards: PUBLIB digest 139 When I computerised circulation at the largest Branch library within the Brisbane City Council Library Service (30,000 members), I designed a laminated credit-card sized membership card with a hole in one corner so that it could be attached to a keyring if desired. This ensured users had the option of whatever was most convenient. Nonetheless, most users seemed to keep their card in their wallet! ......................................................................... Jennifer Cram Manager, Library Services Department of Education P O Box 33 BRISBANE ALBERT STREET Qld 4002 Australia Phone: (07) 237 0975; International + 61 7 237 0975 Fax: (07) 237 1108; International + 61 7 237 1108 email: qdel@mailbox.uq.oz.au From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 10 19:07:37 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Job Posting/Sr. Libn (Bilingual) Salary (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Chula Vista Public Library Subject: Job Posting/Sr. Libn (Bilingual) Salary The salary range for the Sr. Librarian (Bilingual - Spanish) position at Chula Vista Public Library in San Diego County is $3502-$4256 per mo. From publll Sun Jul 10 19:11:43 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:34 2005 Subject: Announcing LITA-L Message-ID: <199407102311.TAA27924@nysernet.ORG> Sender: Linda Knutson Library and Information Technology Association NEWS For Immediate Release From: Linda J. Knutson July 1994 800/545-2433, ext. 4270 LITA Launches New Listserv The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA, a division of the American Library Association) announces the creation of a new listserv, LITA-L, to provide improved communication between LITA members, LITA officers and LITA staff. It will also serve as a mechanism for speedy dissemination of LITA forms, announcements, and general information of interest to members, and will provide better access to the member services centered in the LITA office. Members and non-members alike will find it a useful source of information on LITA activities, projects, and initiatives. LITA-L is currently unmoderated and open to anyone who wishes to subscribe. LITA-L is expected to contain regular monthly postings of a LITA FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), irregular postings of dated material that does not meet LITA Newsletter deadlines such as volunteer position announcements, calls for participation LITA and ALA programs, calls for task force or committee volunteers between regular appointment cycles, reminders before Annual and Midwinter, etc. It will also draw questions from members and potential members about LITA services and programs, tentative program ideas, calls for program partners, requests program suggestions, speakers and ideas. LITA officers also expect to be able to use the list to solicit comment from the general membership on proposals, projects, and routine reassessment or renewal activities. To subscribe to LITA-L, send an e-mail message to LISTSERV@UICVM.UIC.EDU with the following at the first line of text (not the subject line): SUBSCRIBE LITA-L Firstname Lastname For further information about LITA-L or other LITA activities, contact Linda J. Knutson, LITA Executive Director, at 800/545- 2433, ext. 4270, or via the Internet at linda.knutson@ala.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 11 21:53:27 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: periodicals (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SheilaRef@aol.com Subject: re:periodicals Our library is small to medium sized, and, being in Florida, has no basement, and a smallish closed-stack area. For years, we have gotten all the back-runs we could get in microfiche. We also keep very few longer than 10 or 5 years, only some standards like Life, Time, etc. Our thinking is that we can ILL those few back articles requested. I believe that, with the advent of full-text on CD, we will soon be doing away with even the fiche, which now takes up two large cabinets. The cabinets are kept in the room directly behind the circ desk. Circ staff pull all the fiche and back paper copies for patrons, upon being presented with a request slip. No loss at all. In fact, students from the nearby college, where bound periodicals and fiche are available to public, come to us because they have so many missing issues. I know of a medium-sized public library in another state which, when it moved into a new building, put all periodicals out in open stacks, resulting in severe loss and mutlation. They have since gone to full-text CD, the UMI prouct. From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 11 22:02:07 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: Dress Code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: OTTOP@ACFcluster.NYU.EDU Subject: Re: Dress Code I just ran across the following news item, heard on National Public Radio and confirmed on NEXIS: Campbell Research Inc. recently completed a nationwide telephone survey of 750 white-collar workers, commissioned by Levi Strauss. Eighty-one percent of respondents agree that permitting employees to wear casual dress improves morale, 47 percent believe that it improves productivity, and only 4 percent believe it has a negative impact. Eighty-four percent stated that jeans were acceptable in their offices, and 65 percent even indicated that senior managers participated in casual dress days. Apparently, many managers in private industry are becoming increasingly sensitive to the impact of morale on productivity, and relaxing the dress code is one of the cheapest ways to boost morale. Paul Otto Assistant Chief, Social Sciences Division Brooklyn Public Library Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238 TEL (718) 780-7747 FAX (718) 230-0417 OTTOP@ACFcluster.NYU.EDU From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 11 22:03:04 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: av security systems ? (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 11 Jul 1994 07:48:00 -0400 From: Steve Wood To: publll@nysernet.ORG Subject: Re: av security systems ? This message was submitted by Steve Wood to list publib@nysernet.org. If you forward it back to the list, it will be distributed without the paragraphs above the dashed line. You may edit the Subject: line and the text of the message before forwarding it back. If you edit the messages you receive into a digest, you will need to remove these paragraphs and the dashed line before mailing the result to the list. Finally, if you need more information from the author of this message, you should be able to do so by simply replying to this note. ----------------------- Message requiring your approval ---------------------- Sender: Steve Wood Subject: Re: av security systems ? > > > Next year we will be moving into a new library building and will no > longer use the double box system. We are looking into different > security cases for av materials such as those made by Alpha Sentry, > which lock the item in a clear plastic case allowing cover art to > show through and not take up much more room than the item would > normally. Are any libraries out there using something like this? > Let me know how you like it. Have any libraries come up with any > other alternatives to the double box system that have been > successful? Thanks. > Just to get the ball rolling (and to spew the heresy), I can't help but ask why we go to so much trouble to "secure" av materials when we don't have the same standard with books. For example, we go to the end of the earth to protect the $11.95 copy of Disney's film, "Aladdin," but a thief can walk right out the door with the $50.00 art book. Our attention seems misplaced. The fact is, there is no security system that can't be beaten IF you want to. Security systems only deter the customer too lazy to check out the materials. Why not CONSIDER targeting the av boxes themselves (to stop the casual thief) and just make videos and audiocasettes as convenient to access as the books? That makes life easier for staff and customers alike. Steve Wood Cleveland Heights­University Heights Public Library swood@chuhpl.lib.oh.us From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 11 22:04:17 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: ? Behavior of Children in the Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: carolyn@infi.net (Carolyn Caywood) Subject: Re: ? Behavior of Children in the Library I agree with Carole. It may be that a particular behavior is more prevalent at one age than another, but any behavior requirements should not be age linked. Are you dealing with children too young to be responsible for their own behavior, e.g. crying infants? I guess then the policy world address the person in charge of bringing the child. Policies may be necessary legal back up, but more inportant is having staff trained to deal with disruptive customers in ways that get positive results. Check with OIF at ALA for their guidelines on writing such policies (1-800-545-2433-4223) but consider surveying staff to find out what kinds of behavior they have difficulty with and then provide training. Carolyn > > On Sat, 9 Jul 1994, Jeanette Mosey wrote: > > > Does anyone have a policy, guidelines for patrons and/or staff, or > > suggestions to staff for dealing with children who are behaving > > inappropriately in the library? We are working on this and would like to > > see samples or examples from other libraries. Thanks. > > > > > > Jeanette Mosey > > Arapahoe Library District > > internet: jmosey@csn.org > > > > I really hate to see separate policies and standards for patrons > of different ages. Libraries should have policies such as "Patron > Code of Conduct," and all patrons, _regardless of age_, should be held to the > same standard. > > > ****************************************************************************** > Carole D. Fiore, Library Program Specialist > State Library of Florida > R. A. Gray Building > Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 > Phone (904) 487-2651 Fax (904) 488-2746 > ****************************************************************************** > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 11 22:04:57 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: Public Libraries and the Internet Study (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Robert Bocher Subject: Re: Public Libraries and the Internet Study >Subject: Re: Public Libraries and the Internet Study > >> The National Commission on Libraries and Information Science >> announces the availability of _Public Libraries and the Internet: > >> The report is available upon request from the National Commission >> on Libraries and Information Science, 1110 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite >> 820, Washington DC 20005 [voice 202-606-9200]. >> >What, no email address?! >Miles R. Fidelman mfidelman@civicnet.org >Executive Director 91 Baldwin St. Charlestown MA 02129 >The Center for Civic Networking 617-241-9205 fax: 617-241-5064 *************** Ya, and where are the FTP and gopher sites?? ++ Bob Bocher, Wis. State Lib. (aka: Division for Library Services) ++ ++ 608-266-2127 fax 608-267-1052 Box 7841 Madison WI 53707 ++ ++ rbocher@wiscmacc.bitnet rbocher@macc.wisc.edu ++ From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 11 22:08:40 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: Paperback books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Veltfort Subject: Paperback books ? We're a large (39 branch) public regional library system looking at different ways to process and circulate our paperback book collection. We're especially interested in what other libraries do with their young adult and children's "series" paperbacks: 1) Do you catalog? (full marc, attach to hardback record, "brief" ??) 2) Do you use paperbacks to fill holds? Any additional comments would be helpful. Thanks. Please reply to: Susan Veltfort, Collection Development King County Library System veltfort@galileo.phys.washington.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 11 22:11:22 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: Rewiring (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: gap004@sol1.solinet.net Subject: Re: Rewiring In response to Joyce MacDonald's request for information about rewiring... Sorry to be late in responding to a need for information by mid-July. I have been on vacation. Re-wiring is getting a lot easier to spec because the industry is standardizing in significant ways. You cannot go wrong by specifying category 5 UTP (unshielded twisted pair) which has become the defacto standard for mainframe systems (non-IBM); and for local area networks of all types (including the forthcoming 100 mbps Ethernet and ATM). You were not clear about whether you are rewiring an online system; a LAN or a combination of the above. You will need to consult with your online system vendor, but if at all possible, prefer the EIA/TIA standard(s) for station termination ("pin-outs"), which is EIA/TIA T568A pin configuration or its authorized alternate EIA/TIA T568B. If you can afford it, and you are wiring a multifloor building, try to establish a wiring closet (locked) on each floor for a punchdown panel and a LAN concentrator. Prefer to bring the cables in overhead on cable trays or to have a false wall with cabling behind it, or a combination of the two, to under-the-floor cabling. This should be cheaper and easy to manage. If you can afford wiring closets on each floor, try to stack them one over the other, to keep cable distances manageable for LAN signalling. It is critical that the wiring closet (or other place where patch panels and hubs are located) do not share space with major electrical appliances (generators, etc.) to avoid serious electromagnetic interference (EMI). Also, do not share space with mops, buckets, or heavily-used storage. This space should be locked except for authorized computer staff. Be sure that all cabling is category 5 and that the punchdown panels are also category 5. Vendors will sometimes interpret category 5 specifications to mean the main cable only (patch panel to wall jack) and not the station cable (wall jack to workstation) or the patch cable (patch panel to concentrator). This is a sleazy, but fairly common way, contractors try to save money. The UTP twists at termination must be maintained within 1/2inch. The maximum pulling tension should not exceed 25 lbs. of pressure. No splicing. Maintain the maximum bend radius of the cable, gnerally 8 x the diameter of the cable. Prefer stranded conductor wire for the station cable and patch cable. It is more durable and more forgiving of kinks. It is more expensive so you may not want to use it for wiring that is isolated in walls, floors and ceilings. (Remember to avaoid fluorescent lights as much as possible when cabling in ceilings). State that no more than 1 foot of cable should remain to be neatly dressed in the wall. You do not want coils and coils of cabling curled into your wall. This can become part of the distance limitations for a LAN. Do not allow splicing or kinking. This is critical!!! Cabling must pass all certification tests for the LAN or online system cabling requirements (impedance, EMI, noise-to-signal ratio) etc.) Require print-outs of each test or at least be present for the acceptance testing. Make sure the vendor labels each cable at least two places (wall jack and punchdown block). You need to determine in advance what labeling scheme is meaningful to you and require that the contractor follow that scheme. A labeled blueprint should also be provided as part of the finished product. Wiring closets should have firewalls and fire-rated doors (and fire-retardant paint). A dry pipe (e.g. delayed action) water fire system should be installed. Fire stopper must be used around riser cabling to prevent conduit from serving as a fire conductor. All local building codes and all EIA/TIA codes, except as modified by local building codes, must be followed. These are faily general comments. There is lots more that could be said. Joyce is welcome to contact me directly with any questions. The cabling is the nervous system of your library and is actually the most critical component of any computer system. Can you get your local phone company or electric company to provide pro bono assistance in devising your RFP? This is the one area where you don't want to make mistakes. -- --. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace J. Agnew Atlanta-Fulton Public Library (404)-730-1973 G_Agnew@solinet.net ========================================================================= From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 11 22:16:03 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: appropriate wording ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Regina Minudri Subject: Re: appropriate wording ? Have you thought of asking your prospective clients what wording they would prefer? Regina Minudri, Reality Management 836 The Alameda, Berkeley CA 94707-1916 ph 510-526-3953 fax 510-526-4908 On Thu, 7 Jul 1994, Sierra Madre Public Library wrote: > At the Sierra Madre Public Library (CA) we are working on our brochure > for our STAR (Services Toward Adapted Reading) program for patrons with > visual impairments. We wonder if any of these is preferable wording: > "people with visual impairments," "people with visual handicaps," or > "people with visual difficulties." > > Advice from other libraries would be very useful. > > Catriona Shafer > STAR Project Coordinator > sierra@class.org > (818) 355-7186 > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 11 22:16:39 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: Internet as Library Reference? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Burlingame Public Library Subject: Re: Internet as Library Reference? In RQ, Spring 1994, there is an article entitled "Ready Reference Via the Internet." It also includes 16 citations. Good Luck. Barry Mills Librarian Burlingame Public Library bplref@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 11 22:27:58 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: Job Openings, Kansas City, Missouri (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Beth Anderson - KCPL/Computer Support Services Subject: Job Openings, Kansas City, Missouri The Kansas City Public Library seeks 3 persons to fill new positions created due to reorganization. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST will manage information desk functions and oversee collection development activities. Salary range: $29,752 - $34,215. Requires MLS, knowledge or experience in stated area. LIBRARIAN will supervise unit of Document Delivery department, be responsible for periodicals collection development, materials delivery and serials control. Salary range: $26,251 - $30,189. Requires MLS, knowledge or experience in stated area. LIBRARY ASSOCIATE will supervise aspects of inter/intralibrary loan in Document Delivery department. Salary range: $22,317 - $25,665. Requires BA or equivalent and knowledge of interlibrary loan process. Competitive benefits and excellent staff development program. To apply, submit resume by July 18 for Library Associate and July 25 for Customer Assistance Specialist and Librarian to Kansas City Public Library, 311 East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106. Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Cultural Diversity. From publll at nysernet.ORG Mon Jul 11 22:29:10 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: Libraries Will Get Free Book For Gay Teens (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Ellen Greenblatt Subject: Libraries Will Get Free Book For Gay Teens The following is from an Alyson Publications press release. Copied with permission. It has been cross posted to several lists. Apologies for any inconveniences due to duplication -- Ellen Greenblatt ulcreg@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------- A crucial new book for gay teenagers is available free to libraries through a special offer by the publisher. The book, entitled _Two Teenagers in Twenty_, is a new edition of _One Teenager in Ten_, originally issued by Alyson Publications in 1983. The collection of essays by gay and lesbian youth was praised by _Publishers Weekly_, _Booklist_, _Wilson Library Bulletin_, and other reviewers, and soon appeared on many young-adult reading lists. Editor An Heron has expanded the new edition with nineteen new essays that reflect the realities of being young and gay in the 1990s. The new release creates mixed feelings for Heron, who was editor of both editions. "The new title was meant to show that more and more teenagers identify as gay or lesbian. We origianally hoped it would symbolize another change: that it was easier now for gay young people to find one another. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The sense of isolation and despair in the stories I receive in 1993 was even stronger than a decade ago," said Heron. Tragically, in fact, one contributor committed suicide before the book went to press. "Eleven years ago, when we published _One Teenager in Ten_, we wanted to go one step further," added publsiher Sasha Alyson. "We started a free pen pal service for gay and lesbian teenagers, and announced it in the back of the book. Thousands of kids have benefitted. Some have written, years later, to say that this service saved their lives." "With this new book, we wanted to do still more," continued Alyson. "So here's our offer: We'll send a free copy of _Two Teenagers in Twenty_ to any public or school library that requests it. By taking advantage of this free offer, librarians could be offering a vital lifeline to some teenager on the brink of despair." The offer is good through July 30, 1994, said Alyson. Requests must be made on library letterhead and are limited to one book per library. _Two Teenagers in Twenty_ will be published in hardcover with a normal retail price of $17.95. Alyson Publications, Inc. 40 Plympton Street Boston, Massachusetts 02118 (617) 542-5679 [no Internet access at this time] From publll Mon Jul 11 22:49:33 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: voice mail on telephone reference Message-ID: <199407120249.WAA11688@nysernet.ORG> The following four messages are Re: voice mail on telephone reference? Sender: Christine Hage - Rochester Hills When we were planning our new building, we built a special room that we planned to use as a telephone reference center. This was supposed to insure that walk in patrons got up front service that would not be interrupted by a ringing phone and distracted librarian. When we moved in we didn't have the money to staff and stock the room and fell back on our voice mail system. At first we got a lot of hang ups, but as the public got used to voice mail more and more people left their questions, names and phone numbers. Our Adult Services staff really worked with the voice mail system and taped several versions of their message. Finally they found the right tone of voice and message that encouraged even more people to use voice mail. The phone flips to voice mail after three rings. Librarians working with in house patrons are not rushed. We find that we seldom have more that 3 messages waiting at a time and that call backs are usually completed within 20 minutes. The use of voice mail has allowed us to accept reference requests whenever we're busy or not open. We've been using it for 1 1/2 years and I've never had a complaint on it as a reference tool. I will admit the the public would rather speak to a real person, but we can't afford to have that many staff members. Christine Lind Hage, Director Voice: (810)650-7122 Rochester Hills Public Library Fax: (810)650-7121 500 Olde Towne Road Email: hagec@metronet.lib.mi.us Rochester, MI 48307-2043 Sender: Steve Wood > We believe strongly that the person standing there has priority over > someone who can't bother to come in. All of us HATE the situations in > banks, stores, and elsewhere that we are transacting business in person > and a caller takes priority for five minutes when we're almost ready to > complete our business. I think it is the height of rudeness, and > believe Miss Manners concurs. > I certainly agree - walk-in takes precedence over telephone, but I can't help wondering about the person, for whatever reason, who CANNOT come in to the library. In this latter case, aren't we implying that their request for information is less important than the request made by someone with two legs or plenty of time? I hope someone has the perfect solution to this issue; we've been wrestling with it for years! Steve Wood Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library swood@chuhpl.lib.oh.us Sender: Glendora Public Library I take exception to the phrase "someone who can't bother to come in". What about people who are physically unable to come to the library? We belive in serving the walk-in patron first, because we can always call back the telephone patron. I try to be very sensitive to the situation of our elderly, disabled, or transportionless patrons. ADA implications as well as good service need to be considered. Jill Patterson, Glendora Public Library On Sun, 10 Jul 1994, Dan Lester wrote: > Our academic library uses voice mail for reference, but OUTbound only. > Basically, if no one can answer the reference line when the caller > calls in, s/he gets a message stating that the phone cannot be answered > at that time and suggests the person call back later. No trying to > decipher garbled or weird messages, no interrupting of a patron on site > who went to the trouble of coming in, but no ignoring of the caller. > We believe strongly that the person standing there has priority over > someone who can't bother to come in. All of us HATE the situations > in banks, stores, and elsewhere that we are transacting business in > person and a caller takes priority for five minutes when we're almost > ready to complete our business. I think it is the height of rudeness, > and believe Miss Manners concurs. Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" All of us HATE the situations > in banks, stores, and elsewhere that we are transacting business in > person and a caller takes priority for five minutes when we're almost > ready to complete our business. I think it is the height of rudeness, > and believe Miss Manners concurs. > > cyclops > Right on, Oh Cyclops. the only issue I would raise here is that telephone reference is the ONLY reference for some groups of people. that includes single parents at home with several children, people with challeging disabilities, and women in unsafe areas after hours. But balancing phone/walk-in ref is truly a major pain in the tush. -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll Mon Jul 11 22:50:24 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:35 2005 Subject: thunderstorms Message-ID: <199407120250.WAA11769@nysernet.ORG> The following three messages are Re: Thunderstorms ? Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" There are several brands of surge suppressors that also offer modem protection. We are just now purchasing them. While few suppressors could withstand a direct hit, a spike caused by a local storm can be suppressed by the better suppressors (hence the name, eh?). My last modem was hit by lightening, and though it was reapired, it was still hard to live without it! -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * Sender: carolyn@infi.net (Carolyn Caywood) > > Why doesn't your director just get surge protectors? > Mike > Surge protectors are wise, but when my library was hit by lightning it fried a couple of them as well as the equipment plugged into them. I suppose I should have invested in more expensive versions? We do sometimes unplug during thunderstorms, but not overnight, and that's when we got hit. I lost a VCR at home the same way and now tend to run around snatching plugs during sturm und drang. Carolyn Sender: SheilaRef@aol.com We talked about this, but decided to 'play it by ear'. When it's a really fierce storm, and the computers are going down because of it, we pull the plugs. We haven't lost anything yet. We've only 'pulled the plugs' once. From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:27:42 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: introduction (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jonathan Betz-Zall Subject: introduction Having subscribed to the list for a couple of months, lurking and downloading items of interest to fellow librarians where I work, I thought it was about time I introduced myself. I'm Jonathan Betz-Zall, children's librarian for the last 3 1/2 years at Edmonds, Washington, having previously worked in adult and young adult services in San Francisco and King of Prussia, PA, and in children's work in Philadelphia and elsewhere in the Sno-Isle Regional Library System, which covers two mostly rural counties north of Seattle. I'm also very active in the Washington Library Association. My interests, in addition to the usual children's concerns, revolve mostly around access issues: for people of color, for people of limited means, for people who try to live out their ideals in their lives. Besides the insights based on my daily on-job experiences, I can offer information on nonviolent peace movements worldwide and on intentional community, and I know a lot about children's music, if anyone needs resources of these kinds. My connection to the 'net is through Peacenet, the international network for peace activists. Glad to be aboard! Jonathan Betz-Zall jbetzzall@igc.apc.org Edmonds Library 650 Main St. Edmonds, WA 98020 (206)771-1933, fax (206)771-1977. From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:28:26 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: California Librarians now elected officials? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Santa Clara County - Saratoga Subject: California Librarians now elected officials? A taskforce affiliated with the California Library Association is working to develop a list of librarians/former librarians/library commissioners who are now serving in elected positions, federal, state or local. If you are aware of such a person, please send the information - name, current title, library/former library affiliation, any additional information which may be of interest (first elected, term expires, former positions) to me and I will forward it to those compiling the list. Thanks. Larry Condit, Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070 Internet: saralib1@cerf.net (and very new to the net so if my protocol is deficient, please forgive and correct me!. Thanks) From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:28:58 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Circulating CD-ROM software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: ROBLIN@delphi.com Subject: Re: Circulating CD-ROM software the MAY/June issue of CD-ROM Professional has an article about a Canadian library which circulates CD-ROMs to the public. Linda Braun Youth Services Consultant EMRLS Boston, MA 02117 Roblin@delphi.com From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:29:44 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Small Libraries Publication Editor (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Joshua Cohen" Subject: Small Libraries Publication Editor The Small Libraries Publication Series Committee of LAMA seeks an editor for its series. The position is voluntary and the editor will serve a two-year term and may be appointed for an additional two years. The series editor is responsible for contacting potential authors of subjects identified by the committee. The editor works with the authors to develop outlines and to complete manuscripts. The editor, with the support of the committee, identifies manuscript readers and submits the final manuscripts to ALA Publishing. Candidates will be interviewed during the 1995 Mid-Winter meeting of ALA in Philadelphia, February 3-9. Send a letter of application and resume by December 15, 1994 to the committee chair, Larayne J. Dallas, 8118 Cardin Drive, Austin , TX 78759, (512) 495-4503, e-mail: LLLJD@UTXDP.DP.UTEXAS.EDU. From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:30:58 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Time Clocks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Candace M Leatherman Subject: Re: Time Clocks You really pushed a button with this. Admittedly I do not do timesheets and the secretary who does them might have a very different opinion. At my library I spend 20-30 minutes each pay period (every two weeks) struggling with a time sheet to make it balance, to be sure that the City does not pay me for one extra minute more than I am scheduled. That does not mean that I am not expected to actually work more than that - I just can't put it my time sheet. I am expected to be a professional, and take the time needed to get the job done, and, in fact, I prefer to work that way. I have never had a library job where I didn't put in extra hours - I love what I do! But I feel strongly that if they expect me to perform like a professional they should treat me like one and put me (and the other librarians on staff on salary) - that would save some time on payroll too I should think. I also think the support staff in our library would would be pretty demoralized if they had to punch a time clock. We have a great support staff, and they also go above and beyond the call of duty. OK - off my soapbox. Regards, Candace Leatherman Champaign Public Library Champaign, IL candacel@prairienet.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:49:52 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: PUBLIC LIBRARY/SCHOOL COOPERATION (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: nwa@melhcsd.corp.harris.com (Nina Aguilar) Subject: Re: PUBLIC LIBRARY/SCHOOL COOPERATION Good morning. You might check out what Denver Public Library is doing with the public schools in certain areas. My son went to Swansea Elem. last year (before we moved to Florida), and I seem to remember a newsletter describing on-going training of school personnel to use OPACs, and the plan to broaden it to student access soon. Come to think of it, Cherry Creek School District, in Arapahoe County, Colorado, already had on-line media centers in the elem. schools, and of course Denver has the wonderful CARL and UNCOVER freely available. I showed my kids how to get to Melvyl, via CARL, right from home. Boy, I miss Denver. Hope this gives you some ideas for further searching. Nina Wikstrom Aguilar nwa@melhcsd.corp.harris.com Have a good summer! From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:50:52 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: ? dress code oh goody--pet peeves time ;-) note, this is not from a perspective of professionalism... just "clothing pet peeves in libraries" o Anyone wearing slacks or shorts that are creeping up their backsides o stained, dirty or unmended clothing o body order, body dirt, dirty fingernails (unless your work requires you to get dirty) -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:51:30 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Social Security Numbers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: nwa@melhcsd.corp.harris.com (Nina Aguilar) Subject: Re: Social Security Numbers Using Social Security numbers, kind of takes the "security" out of the number. Think of what a hacker could do with someone's SS#! Until everything is encrypted, I wouldn't trust it. nina the norwegian nwa@melhcsd.corp.harris.com From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:53:58 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Patron Identification (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Diane Berry Subject: RE: Patron Identification Bruce Bumbalough asked: >What do other rural libraries do when issuing new cards to >patrons? Are children required to have a parent or guradian >sign for them and show the library staff soem verification of >address. Please find below excerpts from guidelines developed by a committee of Mid-York librarians. The deleted sections pertain to our computer and card system and do not apply. Hope this is helpful. Diane Berry, Mid-York Library System, Utica, NY berry@midyork.lib.ny.us RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR BORROWER REGISTRATION STANDARDS 2. Take down the name and address information as it appears on the customer's source of identification (see below under 3. for sources of identification). Example: if a customer says their name is Tom Smith, but their name appears on their driver's license as Thomas Smith, use Thomas Smith. NAME Ask for a middle initial or name. Ask if the person is a Jr, Sr, III, etc. ADDRESS If a customer gives only an RR, HC or PO Box address, ask for a street address. The United States Postal Service is changing their system from these designations to street addresses only. Collecting this information will assist us in making the transition as the Postal Service requires us to change. 3. Verify borrower identification using the following sources (ID must include name and current address and match the information the customer has written on the application form). driver's license non-driver's license checkbook bill postmarked envelope credit card (does not include address, use as a last resort) report card school id personal identification by known borrower parent with child 5. ... Have children sign their full name, not just a first name or nickname. 8. Collect Date of Birth for new registrations and renewals. If a customer does not wish to give the year of their birth, ask for the day and month. ... If a customer gives only the day and month, put the year in as 1900 This will aid in uniquely identifying borrowers. (Example: there are 12 XXXXXXX Smith's in the system). When people move, it's hard to be certain a new card is not a dup. without DOB. The police dept. uses DOB with name to uniquely identify people. RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR CHARGING OUT MATERIALS 1. ... identify borrowers when charging books. 2. ... When a customer comes in with a card issued at another Mid- York library, request verification of their name, address and phone information. From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:54:46 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Job Posting - Deputy Director (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: JLAWREN@CMS.CC.WAYNE.EDU Subject: Job Posting - Deputy Director ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY DEPUTY DIRECTOR Detroit Public Library, an independent municipal corporation serving the Detroit community and, from the Main Library, the entire state of Michigan, seeks a knowledgeable, dynamic, service-minded, administratively experienced and successful leader for the position of Deputy Director. Reporting to the Director, the Deputy will be generally responsible for administering and supervising the institution and will oversee, on somewhat of a daily basis, those operations which are headed by Assistant Directors. May also be required to participate in or represent the institution in matters concerning the community, legislative activities, professional activities, the budget development process and budget implementation and to assist with and/or represent the Director in selected labor-management activities. Must be accomplished in analyzing current library services and operations and possess the vision needed to steer the Library in possible new directions. Must be comfortable with teamwork and adept at management team building. Must understand and be able to operate within a diverse community and a diverse organization and have excellent communications skills, both written and spoken, as well as interpersonal skills required to relate to members of any segment of the community at large. Commitment to positive interaction between research and branch operations, knowledge of library automation and technology, successful experience in organizational and staff development for a library which must be responsive to a changing community are essential. Strong community and human relations skills and at least 10 years of increasingly responsible supervisory and managerial experience. Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school. Significant experience in a large or medium sized urban public library preferred. Starting salary: $63,900. Excellent fringe benefits, complete information available on request. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Please send resume to: Jean T. Curtis, Director, Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202, (313) 833-3995 by July 29, 1994. 071394 works:deputy From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:55:24 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Patron Identification (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Cynthia Cantrell Subject: Re: Patron Identification We are a small rural public library in mid-Missouri, and we require some form of "official" address verification such as drivers license, check book, or piece of mail sent to you at that address. For patrons under the age of 16 we require the signiture of a guardian, who must have proof of identification. Making patrons prove their address sometimes creates a problem. We make exceptions in some cases, but require that the address be verified before a second check out can be done. If a patron doesn't have any form of address verification, we volunteer to send a library postcard to their address. They can then bring this in and use it for verification. Along these same lines, I ask if any libraries require social security numbers and birth dates from patrons. I am having an increasing number of patrons who ADAMANTLY refuse to give these pieces of information. I understand their relunctance on one hand, but on the other, in the case of large overdue or missing fines that might require prosecution, we would need that information to help correctly identify a person. I hate to disallow a person to checkout materials because they want to keep some privacy in their lives. Any thoughts? Cynthia J. Cantrell Internet: ccantrel@services.dese.state.mo.us Kinderhook Regional Library Phone: (417)532-2148 Lebanon, MO Fax: (417)532-7424 From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 14 23:56:11 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Announcement of new Congressional Quarterly gopher (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Melissa Henderson" Subject: Announcement of new Congressional Quarterly gopher CQ Launches Internet Gopher In a move onto the information highway, Congressional Quarterly announced the launch of the CQ Gopher -- a menu-based means of exploring information resources via the Internet. The Gopher will allow millions of Internet users to explore CQ data files, both current and archival. "CQ was built on the idea that people who were better informed about their government would be better citizens," said CQ Editor and Publisher Neil Skene. "Our new gopher is a way of delivering CQ information to more people in the United States and around the world." Among the data files accessible through the CQ Gopher: Lead stories of the current CQ Weekly Report -- and an archive of past lead stories Current weekly news brief from the CQ Researcher -- and an archive of past briefs Status of appropriations bills and other major legislation Results from key 1993 and 1994 roll call votes Current catalogs from CQ Books and CQ Press Updates on congressional and gubernatorial elections -- including primaries and special elections Information on members of Congress -- including committee and caucus rosters, leadership positions, room and phone numbers Current schedule of CQ's Professional Education Seminars The CQ Gopher is free of charge. To access the CQ Gopher, Internet users with gopher client/servers should point their gopher at gopher.cqalert.com or contact their system administrator for information on easiest access. Congressional Quarterly is the nation's leading nonpartisan authority on Congress and American politics. For more information on the CQ gopher or any of CQ's other services, please contact Melissa Henderson at 202-887-8578 or 800-432-2250, ext. 578 or send an email message to mhenderson@cqalert.com. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:00:29 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Rewiring (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joyce MacDonald Subject: Re: Rewiring I've just been told that we need to do an RFP for a consultant to help us with rewiring asap. I know I would like someone with library space planning experience, wiring, networking & fiber optic knowledge. I don't think there is time to ask either the phone company or the electric company to help us at this point. Also, we need someone with knowledge of local building codes, as you suggest. I wonder if there is anything else. Thanks in advance for your help. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:01:16 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Rural Library Symposium (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: pa-cc123 Subject: Rural Library Symposium Announcing a Rural Library Symposium to be held on Oct. 13 & 14, 1994 at Deer Creek State Park, Mt. Sterling, OH. Nationally known speakers will address topics such as the rural public library's role in economic development, intellectual freedom, fund raising, technology, and communication. For more information, contact the Northwest Library District, 251 N. Main, Bowling Green, OH 43402. (419)352-2903. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:02:51 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Donations by special interest groups (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: mary k Subject: Re: Donations by special interest groups Having dealt with this as part of adult nonfiction collection development for a large public library for 4 years, I offer some advice. Be grateful when a "special interest group" calls something representing their point of view to your attention and even more grateful if they give it to you rather than asking you to buy it. It is always preferable to have people ask to have viewpoints added than substracted from library collections, and asking complainers to suggest additions has deflated many a potential censorship situa-tion in my life. Secondly, don't depend on reviews for anything other than identification of possible purchases. Given the excessive rationality built into review biases andselection policies, neither are well equipped to handle ideological polemics, since many of them depend on inaccuracies and irrationality by definition. (At least to those who do not share that worldview.) I used to thank such groups for their donations, after pointing out, since we had 22 branches, that we didn't accept single copies of anything because it was prohibitive to add a single copy to our database. They usually give us a minimum of 4 of anything, and often more so we didn't run into criticism that we were sequestering a particular view in a particular part of the county. I then told the donating group that almost no book had tenure on a public library shelf if it was not used, that we would monitor the use of the donated materials, and they would be weeded if nobody used them. They usually accepted that with good grace. I did this with several religious groups, two Moslems at the time of Salman Rushdie's death threat, the Concerned Women of America, etc. I also made sure that we purchased the top ten titles of the entire Evangelical Christian Press bestseller lists monthly, without ever looking at or for a review, as well as Maplethorpe's photos and American Psycho. Instead of viewing these donations as an annoyance, I found them to be an opportunity. We felt that any topic debated politically in the public media should have both sides, or as many sides as possible, represented in collections, and we didn't wait for review media or have a selection policy that depended on reviewsor the semi-scholarly criteria built into many of them. You might also consider posting this request to ALA's intellectual freedom list for a lively discussion. It is ALAOIF@UICVM.BITNET. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:03:54 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: library cards to children (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: fa-cc123 Subject: library cards to children ? I need to know what age limit most libraries use for children to receive their first library card? Judy Goodrich fa-cc123@andy.bgsu.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:04:34 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Director opening (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SARA WEISSMAN/MORRIS CTY LIBRARY Subject: Director opening Library Director for Caldwell, NJ Public Library. MLS w/5 yrs progressive responsibility preferred. Indexing capabilities, personnel management strengths and strong organizational skills necessary. Ability to initiate new programs, outreach required. Salary $40K, negotiable DOQ and exceptional benefit package. Avail. October 1, 1994. Send resume to: Library Search Committee, Township of Caldwell, One Provost Square, Caldwell, NJ 07006 [posted as courtesy to non-Net colleagues--I can't tell you anything further about position, sorry! skw] From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:10:44 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leila Shapiro Subject: Re: ? dress code aha! Wall St firms! Of course they don't need a dress code. They don't have unions, nor are they government institutions with merit empoyees. If they don't like your tie you can get fired, pretty much. Karen raises some really good points especially the one about dirty, wrinkled kind of ugh-y looking clothes compared with spanking clean up-to-the-butt dress. Point well taken. My idea is this. We are working on quality management, customer service, etc. I am trying to lead these discussions so that ideas and changes are staff driven. I am hoping that the question of suitable dress comes up and is solved by staff. There are two people here this morning wearing shorts. One is thirtyish , great figure, in medium shorts, crisp shirt. The other is fiftyish, same length shorts, sleeveless shirt. There is a difference here, albeit a subtle one. Is it in view of self or in the eye of the beholder? The older woman is from Hawaii, and pretty damn laid back. She is totally without vanity and would be shocked if someone indicated that she doesn't respect herself or her job. Here's another thought: neither of these workers is a librarian. The most outrageous our professional staff gets is culottes, or mathching walking shorts and blazer, and the aforementioned naked toes. Karen, I *loved* your description of feeling ridiculous in NY. I am a former New Yorker who never wears the right thing there--oh I did once last year--dark brown. Of course neither am I thin enough to fit in in NY. Leila From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:11:29 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: ? Behavior of Children in the Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Inglewood Public Library Subject: Re: ? Behavior of Children in the Library A comment on Cheri Estes's post: Her proposed policy on unattended children sounds reasonable, and is similar to the one we developed (borrowing heavily from other nearby libraries). My only suggestion would be that if a child is not picked up at closing, s/he be taken to the police station (ours is nearby). I'd want to discuss with my library's attorneys whether the library might incur liability if staff members wait with a child. Sue Kamm Inglewood Public Library Inglewood, CA voice: 310/412-5613 fax: 310/412-8848 e-mail: inglewod@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:12:05 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Social Security Numbers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Elizabeth Bradt Subject: Re: Social Security Numbers Our application form has a line for a ss#. Patrons are not required to fill it out in order to get a card but many do so. Our collections agency (part of our county government) finds the ss# very helpful. (This inclusion may not be legal in all states.) Elizabeth Bradt Systems & Access Services Librarian Washoe County Library Reno, NV 89505 On Thu, 14 Jul 1994, Burlingame Public Library wrote: > We are having problems with collections. Therefore our Circulation > Supervisor would like to know if there is anyone recording patron Social > Security numbers for patron registration and tracking in circulation > databases? (Our collection bureau states that they can track anyone with > a SS#.) If you record SS#'s how does it work? Have you had any > problems? Does it help with collections? Any information would be > greatly appreciated. Thank you. > Barry Mills > Burlingame Public Library > 480 Primrose Road > Burlingame, CA 94010 > (415) 342-9797 > bplref@class.org > From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:17:03 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Patron Identification (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Shelteris@aol.com Subject: Re: Patron Identification In our small rural library we require that patrons show proof of local residence to acquire a library card. We explain that since local taxpayers support the library, it is only fair that library cards be limited to those living in our tax districts. We accept drivers license, tax bill, rent receipt, utility bill, car registration, even a post office receipt showing postal address. Children must have a responsible adult complete part of the library card application, in which they agree to be responsible for their children's use of library materials. We don't require children to show proof of residence, but we expect a parent or guardian to be a cardholder. Usually, someone who works at the library will know schoolchildren from their own children's classes. We are that small. We try to make it easy for people to use the library, and it is evident that the restriction of library cards to local residents is not objectionable except to people who want what we have, but are from another area. You can't please everyone. Lisa Richland Floyd Memorial Library Greenport, NY The last library before Portugal From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:17:43 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Donations by special interest groups (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Thomas Stuart Subject: Re: Donations by special interest groups On Thu, 14 Jul 1994 00:19:20 -0400 Dan Hubbs said: >... >Yes, we understand that gift books need to meet selection policy guidelines >before admission to the collection, but our policy is quite vague, as are, >I find, the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement. There >seems to be a lot more information available to help defend already purchased >items and to help keep librarians from acting on their biases. > ... There's good reason to believe this practice will become more common. Maybe the main tool is to work toward a less "vague" policy. As cumbersome as that process can admittedly be, it will probably be less time/energy draining than the challenge from one side or the other it sounds as though you may face otherwise. I agree LBR and FRS offer little specific assistance, and also think your observation about 'already purchased items' is accurate. Tom Stuart From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:18:23 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: Social Security Numbers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Thomas Stuart Subject: Re: Social Security Numbers On Thu, 14 Jul 1994 00:07:58 -0400 Burlingame Public Library said: >We are having problems with collections. Therefore our Circulation >Supervisor would like to know if there is anyone recording patron Social >Security numbers for patron registration and tracking in circulation >databases? (Our collection bureau states that they can track anyone with >a SS#.) I don't know of any library using SSN. I do know I personally would refuse to provide *my* SSN to any public library; and as a citizen would challenge an attempt by any public library to deny me access based upon that refusal. Tom Stuart From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 15 00:19:47 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:36 2005 Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT: Public Internet Access in the Cambrige Public Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Miles R Fidelman Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT: Public Internet Access in the Cambrige Public Library JULY 14, 1994 Contact: mfidelman@civicnet.org On July 14th, the Cambridge Public Library formally unveiled public access to the Internet, in a public event attended by a standing-room-only audience. The Center for Civic Networking is pleased to have had a major role in creating the service, and will be providing ongoing technical support. Initial service consists of 2 Macintosh Quadra 610's running Mosaic. An additional machine is located in the reference department office to support staff in information searches. Many organizations have contributed to this project: Under a grant from Apple Computer's Library of Tomorrow Program, we (CCN) received 11 computers, 3 of which we've provided to the Library. We are also providing a variety of support services, including developing a variety of HTML documents (home pages) to make it easier for Library patrons to navigate the Internet. PSICable, a joint venture of Continental Cablevision and PSI, Inc., has provided the library with a free connection to their new Cambridge-wide metropolitan area network, which provides a high-bandwidth connection to the Internet. Continental Cablevision has also provided some local area network equipment and funded training of the Library's reference staff. The MIS Dept. of the City of Cambridge, as part of an evolving Public Information System Project, has been developing a variety of online information resources about City government. MIT's Intelligent Information Infrastructure Project is providing assistance in preparing material for online delivery, and is providing server space; they are also developing a variety of information about the Cambridge area. This information is directly available from the Library's Mosaic home page. Counterpoint Publishing, Inc., of Cambridge, is providing Library patrons with free access to their online versions of the Commerce Business Daily and the Federal Register. The Internet Company, of Cambridge, is providing CCN with server space on their computers, which we are using to implement a prototype of the Cambridge Civic Network, a collection of civic information and resources supporting the Cambridge community. Included in the Cambridge Civic Network is a prototype of an electronic version of the Cambridge Civic Forum - a city-wide dialogue project co-organized by the Cambridge Center for Adult Education, the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center, the Sustainable Cambridge Coalition, and CCN. Mr. Edward Frankenberry has provided volunteer assistance in preparing some of these materials. From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 21:54:42 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Drop Box Inquiry (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Chip Old Subject: Drop Box Inquiry Several branches of Baltimore County Public Library are looking into the advisability of installing drop boxes for the return of materials after business hours. If you are a site with annual circulation of 500,000 or higher and have a drop box, our Branch Managers would like to talk to you about your experiences with it. We're looking for horror stories as well as success stories. Please respond via private E-Mail to me (feold@umd5.umd.edu) with name, library, postal address, phone number, and FAX number. One of our team members will contact you as soon as possible. +------------------------------------+------------------------------+ | Francis E. Old (Chip Old) | Internet: feold@umd5.umd.edu | | Rosedale Area Library | Voice: (410) 887-0512 | | Baltimore County Public Library | FAX: (410) 866-4299 | | 6105 Kenwood Avenue | | | Rosedale, Maryland 21237-2097 USA | | +------------------------------------+------------------------------+ From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 21:57:43 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: TN Job Announcement (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jane Blakey Subject: TN Job Announcement POSITION: Library Director - Hardin County Library, Savannah, TN RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing county library serving a population of 22,633. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS degree required. Experience in public library administration, including personnel, financial, communication and public relations skills; knowledge of automated cataloging and circulation systems, especially IMPACT/SLiMS; and ability to work effectively with staff, local board, and local officials desirable. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications. BENEFITS: State retirement, medical & life insurance, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave. Position available: August 1, 1994. Application: Send letter of application, resume, and three current references to Larry Richardson, Chair, Board of Trustees, c/o Hardin County Library, 1013 Main St., Savannah, TN 38372. (901) 925-4314. Review of applications will continue until position is filled. (Posted as a courtesy to non-Net colleagues) From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:03:41 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Patron Indentification (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mike Charton, Parsippany Public Library" Subject: Patron Indentification In the Parsippany Public Library, we require the person applying for a card to bring something with their present address. It can be a drivers license, gas bill etc. If they work in Parsippany, but live outside Morris County, they can get a card from us if they show evidence of a Parsippany employer (Pay stub, employee ID card, etc). I had a first yesterday in my branch. Someone who came in who is the au pair for a local family. (She is from France). We left it as she had to get a letter from her employer. Mike From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:11:20 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: HARMONM@Citadel.edu Subject: Re: ? dress code Here's a funny anecdote, or maybe a sad one, to add to the dress code discussion: Yesterday a patron came up to me and said, "Every time I see you, you look like you should be working in an office downtown instead of the library." This is an odd patron who regularly thinks he's flirting with the staff, but is just annoying. I had never spoken to him, but I asked him if he thought I should be wearing a cardigan and have glasses on a chain around my neck. He said, "Yeah, and some white stockings." I usually wear nice dresses or blouses/skirts of the Talbot's/Land's End variety and rarely wear suits because it's too hot here. I told him I wore what was comfortable for sitting in the floor with small children, and his eyebrows rose. He said he would think that shorts and tennis shoes would be better for that. So do we wear nice clothes or does the public expect shorts and tennis shoes? Cheri Estes Charleston Co. Library harmonm@citadel.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:13:08 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Social Security Numbers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: Social Security Numbers from the Social Security gopher comes this confusing and contradictory information: [cheery intro deleted]... Just as having a Social Security number is no longer a symbol of adulthood, the number's use is no longer confined to working and paying taxes. In ever increasing numbers, government agencies, schools, and businesses rely on Social Security numbers to identify people in their computer systems. Everyone seems to want your Social Security number. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is aware of concerns about the increasing uses of the Social Security number for client identification and recordkeeping purposes. However, several other government agencies are permitted by law to use Social Security numbers, and the law generally does not prohibit any use of the numbers by the private sector. Banks and other - financial institutions use the numbers to report interest earned on accounts to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Other government agencies use Social Security numbers in computer matching operations to stop fraud and abuse. For example, using Social Security numbers, some state death records are matched to Medicare records to uncover Medicare and Social Security fraud. Privacy Of Records Although we can't prevent others from asking for your number, you should know that giving it to them does not give them access to your Social Security records. The privacy of your records is guaranteed unless 1) disclosure to another government agency is required by law or 2) the information is needed to conduct Social Security or other government health or welfare programs. If a business or other enterprise asks you for your Social Security number, you can refuse to give it to them. However, that may mean doing without the purchase or service for which your number was requested. [now, that's what *I* call the government looking out for us!!!!] Our primary message is this: be careful with your Social Security number and protect its privacy whenever possible. [huh? If it shouldbe kept private, then wherefor the policy of benign neglect? Is it for social security, or is it a de facto public identification number? Heck, why not assign everyone a Clipper Id card based on your Social Security # to facilitate surveillance?] [instructions for using card deleted] Social Security Number Misuse Sometimes more than one person uses the same Social Security number, either on purpose or not. You should let us know if someone is using a Social Security number that belongs to someone else. [but if the span of control is so weak...?] Also, the Social Security card should not be used as an identification card. Because the Social Security card doesn't have a photograph, other records are more reliable when identification is needed, such as cashing checks. [wait! it's o.k. for institutions to require your number, and even to deny you service if you don't provide it--but it's not an identification card?] It is against the law to use someone else's Social Security number or to give false information when applying for a number. Also, it is illegal to alter, buy, or sell Social Security cards. Anyone convicted of these crimes is subject to stiff fines and/or imprisonment. [my goodness, THAT'S a relief! I'll just tell everyone when I give them my SS# that the SS Administration says not to abuse it. "Just Say No to Card Misuse!"] [text deleted] What Social Security Cannot Do If your Social Security number has been used to run up bills or obtain credit, Social Security cannot straighten out your credit record. You must contact each creditor or credit agency yourself. We cannot fix incorrect reports made by an employer to state unemployment or welfare offices. You will need to contact the state or local agency to correct your record. Because there is no law concerning the use of a person's Social Security number by a private individual or organization, Social Security has no control over such use. [Am I the only one baffled by all this? I *must* give out my card number if it's requested, in order to receive a specific service, but the ball's in my court if that number, intended for use by teh SS Administration, is abused?] [text deleted. If you need "clarification":] For more information or to get a form to request a Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement, call Social Security toll free at 1-800-772-1213. You can speak to a representative any business day 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The best times to call are early in the morning and early in the evening. And if you can, it's best to call later in the week and later in the month. When you call, have your Social Security number handy. [ ! ] -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:13:48 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: ? Behavior of Children in the Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: HARMONM@Citadel.edu Subject: Re: ? Behavior of Children in the Library Thanks, Sue Kamm, for your reply. It will be part of our policy that if a child is not picked up by 15 min. after closing, that the police are called. We make a closing announcement over the PA system 15, 10 and 5 min. before closing and allow children to use our phones to call for a ride. At 15 min. after closing, a ride would have already had up to 30 min. to get there. We will not take the child to the police ourselves because of the potential liability, getting into a stranger's car and all that. Cheri Estes harmonm@citadel.edu I sure am enjoying my first week on the 'net! From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:14:40 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Daddy's Roommate (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Andrea Sardone Subject: ? Daddy's Roommate I'm sending this out for a colleague who does not have access to this list. They have been challenged concerning their decision to add Daddy's Roommate to their collection. Can anyone share some similar experiences and/or success stories concerning the defense of this book? Feel free to respond to me privately. Many thanks in advance. Andrea Sardone Adult Services Librarian Shalr North Hills Library Glenshaw, PA From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:25:51 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Social Security Numbers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: bville1@nysernet.ORG (Meg Van Patten) Subject: Re: Social Security Numbers Be sure to check with your lawyer as to what the law says about asking for a social security number. Our library system started to ask for SS# a few years ago until the lawyer told us we had to stop. ************************************************************ (- : Spring has FINALLY sprung : -) Margaret (MEG) Van Patten Reference/Adult Services Librarian Baldwinsville Public Library 43 Oswego Street Baldwinsville, New York 13027 (315) 635-5825 (voice) (315) 635-6760 (FAX) bville1@nysernet.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:26:29 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: paperback books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Donna Gant Subject: paperback books We are a large public library using OCLC and VTLS. We catalog all of our materials, including paperback fiction (adult and youth) with full MARC records which match the publisher, edition, etc. (that is we don't piggyback to another record). Over 95% of the print materials (including pbk. fiction) already has copy on OCLC. We do original cataloging on OCLC for materials without existing copy. All circulating material in our library system is available for reserves, including youth materials, and even picture books. -- Donna Gant 4100 Va. Beach Blvd. Va. Beach VA 23452 ph: 804-431-3055; fax 804-431-3018 From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:27:34 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Time clocks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: gap004@sol1.solinet.net Subject: Re: Time clocks At my previous job, I was required by library administration to utilize and administer a time clock. At the time, only my department (Technical Services) was required to use a time clock, the rationale being that "9 to 5" type jobs lent themselves nicely to a time clock. Anyone working technical services knows how seldom those jobs are truly "9 to 5." Also, the staff saw it as an issue of trust, and felt incredibly demoralized. I also encountered instantly the issue of MLS-salaried employees vs. support staff. I decided that everyone, myself included, would punch the clock, and that pleased the majority of staff but did anger some very hardworking professional staff. Other problems were the fact that most employees do not start and end on the minute (e.g. 9:00 or 5:00). People come in at 7:57 or 8:01, which the timeclock duly records. At the end of a week, you can end up with people being required to take 4 minutes vacation time or who have worked ten minutes of compensatory or over time. The Fair Labor Standards Act and your government's personnel regulations have to be consulted and can result, as it did in my department, in a bunch of unhappy campers standing around the time clock waiting for it to click over to 8:00 precisely. This does not set a positive professional tone for the work day. If your staff weren't clock watches before, they will be. I worked my way through college and seemed to always have jobs with time clocks, and I never liked them or thought them truly appropriate. They have two purposes that I can see: 1. To try to insure accuracy and uniformity in time scheduling. Its not worth the morale problems, they are not simpler to administer, and you will have significant headaches such as the person who forgets to clock in or clock out. If you have, as we do, byzantine, complex manual procedures required by our County, and you have certain staff with continued problems, consider making it their assignment, as a committee, to devise simple procedures for the staff in your department and make them responsible for training new employees on the timesheet, as part of new employee orientation. Except in cases of employee dishonesty, which is a disciplinary issue, I have had good success with having employees solve and manage the problems that they are having. They buy into the solutions because they developed them and they no longer cause the problems. I also get to spend much less time on the problem resolution. 2. To insure employee honesty. This won't work. If an employee is seriously dishonest, stringent discipline is required. For clock watching, mild tardiness, etc. poor morale or boredom and a feeling of of powerlessness are often the underlying causes. A solution that further impairs morale is no answer at all; the dysfunctional behavior will just break out in stronger form, elsewhere. My department had problems with boredom, clock watching, excessive personal calls, arrving late/leaving early, etc. in the past and my immediate response, when newly hired, was to wander around and react strongly to goofing off. I quickly learned my lesson, however, and worked with long-term solutions, such as employee retreats where all employees participated in goal setting and personal introspection, delegating problem solving to those causing the problem (very successful, incidentally, converted me from being a "control freak" almost overnight), and now we are preparing for in-house workshops on developing personal mission statements and we are setting up a professional reading area and a professional collection, that will be tied to the personal mission statements and will be giving all employees 2 hours per month (to begin with) to read or view videos, etc. in the area of their choice, to support their goals. This is possible, because productivity has soared with each empowerment we implement (icluding partnerships between units, a "project-oriented management, and a new, completely ergonomic floor which employees participated in designing). I have dedicated a high-level (Librarian IV) position, half-time, to in-house training. (And yes, I am as short-staffed as many of you. This was a tough call), but I don't regret it for a minute. I am coming to feel that "staff training is not the important thing, it is the ONLY thing). I have gotten way off the subject of time clocks, except to say that I have learned from the school of hard knocks that expanding my sense of control over any situation solves nothing; expanding the employee's sense of control over the situation usually solves the problem and reaps unexpected rewards. --. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace J. Agnew Atlanta-Fulton Public Library (404)-730-1973 G_Agnew@solinet.net ========================================================================= From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:28:08 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: ?staff association newsletter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: ERIN CORNISH Subject: ?staff association newsletter Our staff association is in the process of starting a newsletter. This will be an in-house newsletter. We're looking for ideas and experiences from other libraries who are doing this. In particular we would love to get sample copies from other libraries. If you have any to spare, please send them our way. Thanks. Erin Cornish, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington, IN 47408 From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:28:46 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: PUBLIC LIBRARY/SCHOOL COOPERATION (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Los Angeles Public Library Subject: Re: PUBLIC LIBRARY/SCHOOL COOPERATION Anyone interested in hearing about the Electronic Information Magnet School which will be opening in the fall of 1994 at the Los Angeles Public Library's Central Library, please contact Sylva N. Manoogian On Fri, 15 Jul 1994, Nina Aguilar wrote: > Good morning. > You might check out what Denver Public Library is doing with the public schools > in certain areas. My son went to Swansea Elem. last year (before we moved to > Florida), and I seem to remember a newsletter describing on-going training > of school personnel to use OPACs, and the plan to broaden it to student access > soon. Come to think of it, Cherry Creek School District, in Arapahoe County, > Colorado, already had on-line media centers in the elem. schools, and of course > Denver has the wonderful CARL and UNCOVER freely available. I showed my kids > how to get to Melvyl, via CARL, right from home. > Boy, I miss Denver. > Hope this gives you some ideas for further searching. > Nina Wikstrom Aguilar > nwa@melhcsd.corp.harris.com > Have a good summer! > > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:29:32 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Job Announcement: Ohio/Public Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: dr213@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Patricia Belcastro) Subject: Job Announcement: Ohio/Public Library A readers' advisory position is available at Rocky River Public Library, Rocky River, Ohio (a western suburb of Cleveland, OH). It is a TEMPORARY, 40-hour-per-week appointment between August 15 and December 31, 1994.An undergraduate college degree is required, but library experience is not necessary. Book experience is definitely required. A person who knows and loves fiction and nonfiction books and who can enthuse readers about them is needed. To receive a packet for the BROWSING ASSOCIATE position, call Rocky River Public Library at (216) 333-7610 or send your mailing address to dr213@cleveland.freenet.edu (Patricia Belcastro). -- Patricia Belcastro, Deputy Director Rocky River Public Library 1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116 e-mail: dr213@cleveland,freenet.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:34:04 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Confidentiality brochures (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Borrower Services Subject: ? Confidentiality brochures Seattle Public Library is beginning to draft a brochure/handout about confidentiality. We would appreciate seeing any examples you have developed for your library. We're especially interested in how you communicate this concept to parents, regarding their child's account. Please e-mail, fax, or snail mail your examples--whichever is easiest for you. Thank you very much! -Megan Stearns, Coordinator Borrower Services Dept. borrserv@spl.lib.wa.us Seattle Public Library (206) 386-4194 voice 1000 4th Ave (206) 386-4604 fax** Seattle, WA 98104 **Please indicate the fax is for Borrower Services From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:34:48 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: SURVEY WARNING (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Summer and Hoek Survey Subject: SURVEY WARNING If you are responding to the Summer & Hoek survey, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE REPLY FUNCTION, as this will send a copy to your discussion list. We are deeply apologetic for any problems this may have caused. Sincerely, Denny Summer & Mel Hoek From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:35:33 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Donations by special interest groups (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leila Shapiro Subject: Re: Donations by special interest groups Dan, you are not alone; many libraries have experienced gifts like the ones you describe. My guess is that the reason you got so lucky is that your collection is deficient in representing the point of view of the gift books. Further, I guess that there is not a lot to choose from in the area of the subject matter of these gifts, especially from main-stream publishers. So, in order to represent the (minority?) viewpoints represented in these gift books, go ahead and add them even if there are no reviews. If you have any kind of collection statement it must include a phrase such as "representing all points of view" or "all sides of an issue" so that if you are questioned as to why you added these books which may not be well written, you can say that they are the only representations of that particular point of view that you could find. Every single one of these issues is political, and hateful as some of these gift books are sometimes, they can be defended on an intellectual freedom basis. I do, however, stop short of defending lies. If these are so-called revisionist history saying that slavery or the holocaust never happended, I would revisit the whole topic. Leila Shapiro On Thu, 14 Jul 1994, Dan Hubbs wrote: > A patron of ours, a member of a special interest group, recently purchased 24 > books and mailed them to our library with the intention of adding the books > to our collection. The group feels, so our patron explained, that there side > of an issue is not well represented here, and so, has taken it upon themselves > to rectify that situation. This is part of a national campaign, and I wonder > if other libraries have been approached and how they have handled the > situation. > > We want to represent both sides of the issue, but we have run into problems > finding reviews and thereby verifying the quality of the books themselves. > AlA did a search for us, as well, and couldn't locate reviews. (The books > are published by specialty presses.) > > Yes, we understand that gift books need to meet selection policy guidelines > before admission to the collection, but our policy is quite vague, as are, > I find, the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement. There > seems to be a lot more information available to help defend already purchased > items and to help keep librarians from acting on their biases. > > Three final points: We may very well have to defen the inclusion of the donated > items to citizens on the other side of the issue, and this may be difficult > without reviews. The issue of quality is touchy; we don't bring it up when > ordering best-sellers, romances, biographies, etc. We want to be careful > not to set a precedent. > > We will greatly appreciate any advice of feedback we can get. > Thanks in advance. > > Dan Hubbs > Crandall Library > From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:36:41 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: FINS VOL. 2, ISSUE NO. 15 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Vigdor Schreibman - FINS Subject: FINS VOL. 2, ISSUE NO. 15 ----------------Original Message Posted in Multiple Lists----------------- ------------------------Republication Authorized-------------------------- READ THIS ISSUE OF FINS TO CONSIDER: * Historical Trends in Information Dissemination * Signs of New Leadership for Public Information ========================================================================= FINS: Communicating the Emerging Philosophy of The Information Age FEDERAL INFORMATION NEWS SYNDICATE Vol II, Issue No. 15 (116 lines) July 18, 1994 CLOSING THE "VALUES-GAP": Challenging the "Monster Model" of Cyberspace By Vigdor Schreibman Following a rigged and lopsided vote the US House of Representatives, sanctioned a radical transformation of the telecommunications infrastructure [H.R. 3626, 3636] [140 CONG. REC. H5189-5248 (daily ed. June 28, 1994)]. Those Acts would allow the Regional (Bell) Holding Companies (RHCs) to engage in the business of (among others): long-distance service incidental to cellular telephone service, information services, electronic publishing, and cable television, all commencing immediately. This is a "monster model" for cyberspace: combining content and conduit in order to gain monopoly rents. The vote by the lower chamber of Congress was supported by a 1990 decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia that the House Judiciary Committee denounced as fundamentally irregular but, ironically, did not seek to ameliorate [H.Rept. 103-559, Pt 2, pp. 59-64]. Moreover, Bell Atlantic and three other RHCs fired off a motion to the Federal Courts July 6, 1994 demanding that the Modified Final Judgment (MFJ), which places limitations on the "lines of business" of the RHCs, be vacated. The RHCs are expressing dissatisfaction with the pace of change, taking aim at Senate proceedings that are not moving exactly according RHCs dictates. Eric Rabe, a spokesman for Bell Atlantic, told FINS Thu, 7 Jul 1994 in an exchange of messages over the Internet, that their proposals made before the Senate Commerce Committee and elsewhere, "would allow others to compete in our markets even more than they already do, and it would let us provide some real competition in long distance where three companies control the pricing and the access." Rabe explains their ideas about a competitive marketplace by observing that "The fact is that 'local monopoly bottleneck' is becoming more of a myth everyday." That claim is not valid. Virtually none of the RHCs revenues from local service and local access ($84 billion in 1992) is subject to competition. Competitive access providers (CAPs) had total 1992 revenues of $200 million nation wide, only 1/420th of the RHCs revenue. The most probable consequences of allowing the RHCs to engage in long distance service and the sensitive information service market, while they exercise monopoly control over access to the nation's telephone customers "will be the elimination of competition from that market and concentration of the sources of information of the American people in just a few dominant, collaborative conglomerates." Moreover, the probable consequences of this proposed regulatory revolution, greatly exacerbate other troubling historical trends disclosed by spokesmen for some the Nation's preeminent information institutions: * Administrative agencies do not properly make Government publications obtained from sources other than the Government Printing Office, available for the free use of the general public through the Superintendent of Documents, or even furnish information to the SuDocs about such publications as required by title 44, chapter 19, leading to an untold and unacceptable level of "fugitive documents." * Administrative agencies have a notoriously poor record of making available to the public, information required by the Freedom of Information Act, title 5, United States Code, sec. 552. * The US National Commission on Libraries and Information Science released findings 21 June 1994 revealing that public library access to the Internet is not equitable: only 20.9% of libraries are connected to the Internet, few of these offer direct public access to the Internet. * The General Accounting Office released findings and testimony 19 May 1994 revealing that during the past 12 years the Congress has appropriated $200 billion for information technology, but it is unclear what the public has received for its money. * The American Library Association has found that during the past 12 years there has been less access to less information by and about the U.S. Government. * The US Congress, Office of Technology Assessment released a report and testimony before Congress 2 December 1993 disclosing that the United States is presently at a crossroads, beyond the point of no return, in which a volcano is going to go off and 25-foot waves are going to crash onto the shore. This is the probable result, OTA project director Fred Wood told FINS, of the inequities that are built into the structure of the emerging technological transformation, in terms of expected changes in the structure of political power. We are thus empowering private enterprise and public officials with information technology that clearly lacks essential balance with the primary goals of the Nation, namely: supporting dissemination of public information to inform and empower the people who the government must serve. This was the democratic vision of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin. The time to challenge these incongruities may be at hand, however. FINS has confirmed concrete signs on Capitol Hill of preliminary inquiries on a bill "to foster the further development of the information role of Congress," true to the founding democratic vision. This action will be monitored closely. =========================================================================== BECOME A MEMBER OF FINS--COLLABORATE IN ADVANCING THE GENIUS OF CYBERSPACE --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Membership rate: $30.00 a year. United States and International members receive 24 issues of Fins News Columns a year; plus networking, or print reproduction rights in primary markets; plus Fins Information Age Library. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Information News Syndicate, Vigdor Schreibman, Editor & Publisher, 18 - 9th Street NE #206, Washington, DC 20002-6042. Copyright 1994 FINS. Internet: fins@access.digex.net. Browse Fins Information Age Lib located at the University of Maryland by: "All the Gopher Servers in the World"; or if you have a Gopher client : gopher to inform.umd.edu and go to the directory Educational_Resources/Computers_and_Society/Fins_Information_Age; or if you have ftp : ftp to inform.umd.edu cd to inforM/and the same directory. ============================================================================= From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:37:59 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Position Wanted (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: esona Subject: Position Wanted EDWARD J. SONA 2318 Opechee Way Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809-1439 (219) 747-9725 _______________________________________________________________________________ Dear Sir or Madam: I am a recent M.L.S. graduate who, under the Indiana School of Library and Information Science's new dean, became extremely interested in emerging information technology. Having had the experience to work in this area, I am interested in becoming a part of this exciting field now that I am embarking on my professional career. My resume follows this letter. My background is solid and I have three years of library experience. Both my education and experience utilizing electronic information resources and computer software packages (Dialog, FirstSearch, Internet, CD-ROM, WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, etc.) are strong, as well as assisting and training others in computer applications and services. As a team effort, I co-authored two professional papers on the Internet, one of which is in the June issue of the _International Journal of Information Management_. In addition, I am very customer service oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Any help you could give me would be most appreciated. Please feel free to forward my resume and letter of interest to any person or organization where my skills could be utilized. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to send e-mail or call me at the number listed above. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Edward J. Sona From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:41:59 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Counter height (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: JRCLEM@ALEX.STKATE.EDU Subject: ? Counter height The counters at the circulation desks in the community libraries of our system have varying heights. People have been reading all the literature to determine what the best height is for preventing repetitive motion injuries. We have been told that shorter is better, but no one knows for sure what the best height is. Please help us. We are falling apart ;). Thanks, Janis Clem Hennepin County Library (in beautiful suburban Minneapolis, MN) jrclem@alex.stkate.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:43:08 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: time clocks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SheilaRef@aol.com Subject: re:time clocks We use a time clock, in a library with approximately 40 staff. Originally, only the Director, Administrative Assistant, and Assistant Director were exempt from the clock. Now, two Professionals and one Para-Department Head are also not on the clock. I feel that the clock promotes 'clock-watching', but others believe that it's necessary because our staff have extremely irregular hours. Some department heads think it prevents 'cheating', but some staff believe other staff manipulate it to achieve 'cheating.' So, it affects the morale of some staff, and it promotes rushing patrons out at the close of the day, and it leads to a half-empty building on Fridays (I forgot to say, staff are instructed NOT to let their time go over 40 hours) and 90% of the cards still have to be 'corrected" at the close of the pay period, but it does ensure that everyone, on the record at least, is in the building for the paid number of hours. BTW, we are paid an hourly rate, even the director. The office is aware that a program exists which ties the clock to the payroll, but they are not using it at the moment. I strongly suspect that, whether you use a clock or not, you'll have morale problems (or not) depending on many other factors - inconsistencies between departments, staff attitude in general, etc. From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:43:39 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: social security# (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SheilaRef@aol.com Subject: re:social security# Our library card application asks for social security number, age, etc. However, people may leave those spaces blank if they wish. As someone else has noted, the patron record needs as much unique identification as possible, since many times people do have the same name. Under 12 requires a parent signature. We require the same sort of verification of address as others have detailed, and it's particularly important here because we have a large military and otherwise-transient population. We lose a huge number of books, properly checked out but never returned, as it is. We allow patrons to check out materials immdiately. I know of other libraries where the card is mailed, and only then may the patron check out books, and of others that let you check out only one or two books on the day you get your card. From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:44:52 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Resume (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: esona Subject: Resume EDWARD J. SONA 2318 Opechee Way Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809-1439 (219) 747-9725 _______________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE: Career position utilizing information technology and M.L.S. library skills with opportunity for professional growth and development. EDUCATION: M.L.S. Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, May 1994 B.S. Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, December 1992 (School of Technology) Major: Organizational Leadership and Supervision Minor: Communications A.A.S. Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana, December 1990 (School of Business) Supervision Study Abroad, 1990 - International Sites and Culture Program PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Library Association (ALA) - Intellectual Freedom Round Table Association of Information Management (AIM) American Society for Information Science (ASIS) - Program Committee, Student Chapter PUBLISHED WORKS: "Internet-Sourced Competitive Intelligence" _Proceedings of the Fifteenth National Online Meeting_, 1994; "The Internet and Competitive Intelligence: A Survey of Current Practice" _International Journal of Information Management_, June 1994 Co-authored with Dean Blaise Cronin COMPUTER EXPERIENCE: Over 10 years computer experience Dialog, Dow Jones, Eric, Lexis/Nexis, OCLC, and other online services Internet based resources such as Gopher WordPerfect, Lotus, dBase, Paradox, and other software programs VMS, UNIX; NOTIS; LAN; DOS/Windows applications; networks; CD-ROM COLLEGE COURSES INCLUDED: * Online Information and Retrieval * Information Networking * Strategic Information and Intelligence Management * Systems Analysis * The Library as an Organization * Computer Applications * Collection Development * Information and Society * Literature of Science and Technology * Public Relations * Business Information Sources * Business Law * Training Methods * Supervisory Management LIBRARY WORK EXPERIENCE: 1993 - 5/94 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities - CeDIR _Reference Assistant_: - Provided information and referral to persons with disabilities, family members, professionals, students and faculty of the university, and the general public (in person, by mail, on the phone) and utilized Disability Information Access Line for Indiana Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana 1992 _Summer Intern/A-Team_: - Managed dBase serial listing - Organized and constructed extensive film listing into efficient format - Utilized CLSI library computer system for information retrieval - Assisted staff of departments and worked on various projects throughout the library 1991 _Summer Intern/Acquisitions Clerk_: - Worked with OCLC to obtain bibliographic information - Performed word processing and dBase applications on IBM PC - Responded to patrons' acquisition queries OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE: 1992 - 1993 Sears Telecatalog, Fort Wayne, IN - _Customer Service Rep._ 1988 - 1990 NRM Music, Fort Wayne, IN - _Sales Associate_ Temporary: Kaman Industrial Technologies, Fort Wayne, IN - _Acc. Pay. Clerk_ Kunkle Industries/Lonergan Valve, Fort Wayne, IN - _Eng. Clerk_ ACTIVITIES: Student Activities Committee, I.U. School of Lib. and Info. Science Purdue School of Technology Phone-A-Thon volunteer WCCR Disc Jockey PERSONAL: - Strong computer and electronic information skills - Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills - Commitment to customer service - Ability to work with, and serve, a diverse population - Flexible in meeting the needs of the organization - Pleasant, Energetic, Inquisitive REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Thank you for the opportunity of presenting my resume for your review. From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:48:08 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Rural Library Newsletter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: ya-cc123 Subject: Rural Library Newsletter The _Rural and Small Libraries Newsletter_, once published by the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, is now being published and distributed bi-monthly by the Northwest Library District in Bowling Green, Ohio. Topics of concern for rural and small libraries such as management, bookmobile service, trustees, service to youth, literacy, and the Internet are all being addressed. Columnists include John Christenson, Traverse de Sioux Regional Library System, Minnesota; John Philip, State Library of Ohio; and David Karre, Four County Library System, New York. Single subscriptions are $20.00. Discounts are available for multiple subscriptions to the same address. For more information or to subscribe to this newsletter, contact: Northwest Library District (NORWELD), 251 N. Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402; or phone (419) 352-2903. From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:49:13 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: pub571@idptv.idbsu.edu (Karen Ganske) Subject: ? Nonresident fees We have found many topics posted here useful. Please help with this one if you can. We are interested in practice and philosophy regarding nonresident fees, primarily as charged in areas where nonresidents do not pay taxes to support any library, or where tax support is very uneven from library to library. Do you charge a nonresident fee? Is it a token amount, calculated using a formula, other? If by formula, using per capita tax revenue? Total budget? Do you have any special rates, such as senior citizen? To what extent do philosophical issues determine your practice? (fiscal accountability, fairness, equality, need, goals, local history...) Are there any state laws, standards, rules or understandings among libraries that pertain to nonresident fees? Have variations in nonresident fees been the source of any problems? Influenced efforts to establish or extend library services? Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise! -- Karen Ganske, Library Director (pub571@idptv.idbsu.edu) Nampa Public Library (nampapl@wln.com) 101 11th Avenue South phone: (208) 465-2263 Nampa, ID 83651 fax: (208) 465-2277 From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:51:15 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: ?BIP via the Net (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: San Francisco Public Library Subject: ?BIP via the Net Hello, Do any libraries out there access Books in Print via Internet at a Dynix site? I would welcome all or any feedback on how this works for your public library patrons and staff as well as information about the cost. TIA! Cathy Nyhan San Francisco Public Library Cathyn@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 22:52:25 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Thunderstorms ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: TINNEYHW@SNYBUFVA.CS.SNYBUF.EDU (HERBERT W TINNEY) Subject: Re: Thunderstorms ? Ray Vignovich wrote... >Several years ago a personal computer located on my desk was damaged during >a thunderstorm. This thunderstorm occured in the middle of the night, when >my computer was shut off. I also had a surge protector on it. This computer >was the only piece of equipment damaged on that occasion, but I am certain >that it was the result of the thunderstorm. So strange things can happen to >electronic equipment during electrical storms, but I still don't unplug my >computer or bring the automated system in my library down when the weather >threatens. > >I don't think a surge protector can be expected to protect electronic >equipment from lightning strikes, but they are still a good investment. Not necessarily so. Most surge protection units employ MOVs (metal oxide varistors) which degrade to *no protection* in 1-1/2 to 2 years, maximum. There is an additional factor: One strike and you have to replace the unit. If the MOVs have already lost their ability to absorb the surge -- no protection. To top it off, there's no non-destructive method of testing the unit to determine if the MOVs are still good. Next part of the problem: MOVs have a nasty history of exploding and/or burning when hit by a sizable surge. There are any number of documented cases dealing with this. With photographs. Final part of the problem: The MOV-based units shunt the surge to the ground circuit which, in the case of computers, serves as the *signal ground reference* (data input line) for any attached peripherals. You may save your computer, but your modem, printer, etc, gets fried by that shunted surge. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (WashDC) has dealt with this whole issue of surges and spikes, etc, over the years, and has published their studies in ANSI/IEEE standards. The most recent one I've read dates from 1990 or 1991; it's in my office at the Library, and I'm at home, so I can't include that reference in this posting. Later. What to do? There is one company I know of, Zero Surge, Inc, in Bernardsville, New Jersey, which has developed a completely effective/completely safe surge protection unit (two of them, in fact: a 7.5 Amp model and a 15 Amp job, $149 and $199 respectively). I've spoken with Wendell Laidley, president of Zero Surge, a couple of times. He is happy to answer questions and (as an electrical engineer) able to answer any questions you might have about surge protection. He can be reached at (201)766-4220. This is an issue I believe we all, as information professionals, should take the time to be concerned about. The surge protectors being sold in every type of retail store from Radio Shack to CVS pharmacies -- and in most computer stores -- are, at best, dangerously ineffective and, at worst, just downright dangerous! Herb Tinney Library Administrative Manager Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Buffalo, New York 14203 tinneyhw@snybufva.cs.snybuf.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 16 23:04:45 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Tel Aviv address (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don MacMillan" Subject: ? Tel Aviv address can anyone out there who has access to a Tel Aviv phone book look up the name Kedar, Dan or Danik for us and provide an address and a phone number? thanks a bunch. Margaret aka technology twin?? Calgary Public Library From publll Sun Jul 17 21:34:57 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Library Cards to Children Message-ID: <199407180134.VAA29247@nysernet.ORG> The subsequent seven messages are regarding the following: > I need to know what age limit most libraries use for children to receive > their first library card? > > Judy Goodrich fa-cc123@andy.bgsu.edu Sender: Chip Old BCPL will issue a card the day a child is born. We like to get them in the library habit at a very early age... +------------------------------------+------------------------------+ | Francis E. Old (Chip Old) | Internet: feold@umd5.umd.edu | | Rosedale Area Library | Voice: (410) 887-0512 | | Baltimore County Public Library | FAX: (410) 866-4299 | | 6105 Kenwood Avenue | | | Rosedale, Maryland 21237-2097 USA | | +------------------------------------+------------------------------+ Sender: irene_cps@riverside.lib.ca.us (CHIEF COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICES) The Riverside City/County Public Library (CA) policy reads, "Any person of any age may apply for a library card..." and, "If a child is unable to sign, the parent or guardian may sign for them." So, this is really a parent's decision. We do make a system-wide effort to register 1st graders who do not already have a card. Irene Liebenberg, Chief of County Public Services Riverside City & County Public Library 3021 Franklin Ave. Riverside CA 92507 (909) 369-3003 x261 irene_cps@riverside.lib.ca.us Sender: Los Angeles Public Library At Los Angeles Public Library, if a child can sign his/her name, i.e. print first and last name legibly, he/she is entitled to have a card, with parental permission, of course. Parents are responsible for materials borrowed. Sylva N. Manoogian International Languages Dept. Central Library Los Angeles Public Library Sender: Borrower Services Seattle Public Library doesn't have an age requirement--we leave that up to the parents. And yes, we have actually registered newborns! Our city librarian's goal is for every child in Seattle to have a library card. -Jon Triesch Borrower Services Dept. Seattle Public Library Sender: Nina Hawkins At the Ada Community Library in Boise Idaho we issue cards to every member of a family including infants. Parents must sign up if the children are too young to do so for themselves, but we issue a card to each person. We do have limits to the number of items that can be checked out to an individual and we use the statistics generated by card use to help us determine needs and help us with long range planning. Nina Hawkins nhawk@mail.ada.lib.id.us 10664 West Victory Road Boise, ID 83709 PHONE: (208) 362-0181 ext. 31 FAX: (208) 362-0303 Sender: ABROWNSON@delphi.com My feeling is that if they know enough not to EAT the library card, they can have one! ;-) Ann Brownson Rock Island Public Library Rock Island, IL 61201 abrownson@delphi.com Sender: golden@lpl.org (Fay Golden) If they can even make a stab at printing their first name, we issue cards. The pride they have in their own cards is part of making them lifelong readers. Parents cosign for children under 14. *Fay Ann Golden, Director * Liverpool Public Library* *310 Tulip Street, Liverpool, New York 13088 * *email: golden@lpl.org * phone: (315)457-0310 x101* *fax: (315)453-7867* tdd: (315) 453-7873* From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 17 21:36:37 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:37 2005 Subject: Drop Box Inquiry (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dan Lester Subject: Re: Drop Box Inquiry If you do 'drop boxes' outside, be prepared for at least a few disgusting things left in them a few times. If they are book drops that lead into the building, make sure you know what the local codes on such things. We found out in an addition to our building that they must open only into a separate room, with special doors and no air handling ducts and so forth, as a protection against firebombs and such being dropped in. Remember, several libraries have been burned this way, so it is not an idle precaution. I won't get into the arguments as to whether ANY sort (and if any, WHAT sort) of drops or containers damage books, and whether that is worse than having them not come back at all. Again, that starts to get into religious warfare akin to Macs vs. IBM. o-) cyclops Dan Lester Internet: alileste@idbsu.idbsu.edu Network Information Coordinator WWW: http://cyclops.idbsu.edu Boise State University Library Boise, Idaho 83725 In the kingdom of the blind, the 208-385-1235 one-eyed man is king. Erasmus. 1523 From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 17 21:37:16 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:38 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Hage - Rochester Hills Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees I believe that nonresidents should pay exactly what residents pay. If residents pay based on the value of their home, then so should nonresidents. In good conscience, I cannot give library service to nonresidents for less than my residents pay. If a nonresident comes from a community with a library, I want my patrons to have reciprocal borrowing rights in that community. We have a voluntary statewide library card system, in which my library participates that provides reciprocal borrowing. I believe in access for all, but access has many definitions. Access to in-house use of the collection and reference service is not the same as circulation. We gladly offer information service to all who call or walk in; however, we do not loan books to non-residents without libraries. It is time people realize that libraries are not free. People living in communities without libraries in our area often have selected that community due to the low property taxes. The reason their taxes are low is that few services are offered. You pay for what you get in this instance. Christine Lind Hage, Director Voice: (810)650-7122 Rochester Hills Public Library Fax: (810)650-7121 500 Olde Towne Road Email: hagec@metronet.lib.mi.us Rochester, MI 48307-2043 From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 17 21:38:04 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:38 2005 Subject: ? Daddy's Roommate (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: mary k Subject: Re: ? Daddy's Roommate I sent a private message to Andrea, but also want to remind people involved in censorship flaps to avail themselves of ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom by phone (800-545-2433, ext. 4222) or by e-mail (ALAOIF@UICVM.BITNET). From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 17 21:39:18 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:38 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: ? dress code Interesting story about the patron's opinion of what you "should" be wearing. Do we wear what we believe is appropriate, or what others feel is appropriate for us? And why is it important for that patron to dumb-down, as it were, a librarian's wardrobe? -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 19 22:48:10 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: Age for children's library cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Bruce Bumbalough Subject: Age for children's library cards Why do libraries require the signature of a parent on a child's library card when that child is up to a certain age (such as 14) but allow that same child to get a card without parental consent when the child is over 14? There seems to be some reason for an age of 14. If a person is a minor without the legal right to contract until he/she is 18, why do libraries accept 14 as an age at whuich they will contract with the borrower by issuing a library card? At every library where I have worked, the requiremenets for a card have been much the same -- old enough or possessing enough muslece control to write (print first and last name) as a low end for a juvenile card and 14 as a typical high end for the juvenile card. There must be some reason -- accepted practice, legal requirements, what? Bruce L. Bumbalough Walter Cecil Rawls Library Courtland, VA 23837 e-mail:bbumbalo@leo.vsla.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 19 22:49:04 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: ? Daddy's Roommate (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leila Shapiro Subject: Re: ? Daddy's Roommate Please have your colleague get in touch with the Office of Intellectual Freedom of ALA, even if not a member. Also the Freedom to Read Foundation. Both of these offices can provide practical information and help. I have to assume your colleague is working someplace without a strong collection policy and procedure. In all my years of working on IF problems and publishing guidelines, we have always started out with why libraries must have a written policy and procedure and how to use it. So does the ALA manual. So many states have published IF manuals (as has my State of MD) and yet we all have colleagues out there who for some reason run libraries without this important protection. What can people like me do to help you if you don't have a written collection policy? Leila Shapiro Montgomery County, MD On Sat, 16 Jul 1994, Andrea Sardone wrote: > I'm sending this out for a colleague who does not have access to this list. > They have been challenged concerning their decision to add Daddy's Roommate to > their collection. Can anyone share some similar experiences and/or success > stories concerning the defense of this book? Feel free to respond to me > privately. Many thanks in advance. > > > Andrea Sardone > Adult Services Librarian > Shalr North Hills Library > Glenshaw, PA > From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 19 22:51:03 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: peacenet info (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jonathan Betz-Zall Subject: peacenet info After I introduced myself to the list, a couple of people wrote asking for more information about Peacenet, the network through which I access the 'net, so I thought others might also be interested. Peacenet is one of a "family" of networks provided by the Institute for Global Communications along with EcoNet, ConflictNet, and LaborNet. According to IGC's brochure, these "comprise the world's only computer communications system dedicated solely to environmental preservation, peace, and human rights." Prices: sign-up fee $15, monthly subscription $10, which includes one free hour of off-peak time, plus $5/hr for off-peak and $10/hr for peak time (M-F 7 a.m.-6 p.m.). For more info, or to sign up, dial up (415)322-0284 (N-8-1) with credit card ready. Type "new" at the LOGIN prompt, hit at the PASSWORD prompt, and follow the instructions. Or write IGC at 18 DeBoom St, San Francisco, CA 94107, phone (415)442-0220 or fax (415)546- 1794. email: support@igc.org. From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 19 22:52:24 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: clear plastic video boxes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: mtowner@prairienet.org (Mary Towner) Subject: re: clear plastic video boxes Our library recently switched to clear plastic video boxes. This has saved much time for our circ staff (and cut back on sore wrists) because the boxes don't need to be opened; we can check for correct videotape and rewind status through the plastic. However, the boxes we use don't have cutouts for the barcodes. We place the barcodes directly on the boxes. Then we cover the barcodes with standard booktape. This procedure works quite well; there are no scanning problems. -- Mary Wilkes Towner mtowner@prairienet.org :\___/: Reference Librarian, Adult Services voice (217)367-4405 \ O O / The Urbana Free Library fax (217)367-4061 =(.)= 201 S. Race St, Urbana IL 61801-3282 Meowr! U From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 19 22:59:38 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: Asking for social security numbers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SAR_DUTCH@sals.edu Subject: Asking for social security numbers Our library asks, but does not require, patrons to give us social security numbers. We do so not for collection reasons, but so we can absolutely identify a patron. Anyone who doesn't regularly work at a circulation desk can't really appreciated the number of duplicate and confusing names, duplicate cards, etc. that can occur. It is a particular problem in a system like ours, where a number of libraries share an automated system. I think part of the patron reluctance to provide such information comes from a lack of understanding of the level of responsibility acquiring a library card carries. When we politely explain that the ss number also protects the patron, most agree to provide it. Harry Dutcher Saratoga Springs Public Library sar.dutch@sals.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 19 23:00:32 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: voice article (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: voice article Clarification: was this the Village Voice? You said "Voice," so I wasn't sure. If it *is* the Village Voice, pah--what a tired old periodical that thing is. It stopped being counterculture somewhere around 1979. The Woodstock display sounds lovely, and it is great fun to see the festival through the library 's perspective. What's a library, after all, but a collection reflecting a community? -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 19 23:03:30 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: Counter Heights (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Hage - Rochester Hills Subject: Counter Heights We have a book in our reference collection called ARCHITECTURAL GRAPIC STANDARDS. This gives the appropriate dimensions for a wide variety of things including counters for stand up, sit down, adult, juvenile and people working from wheelchairs. We used this book when planning our public and staff work stations. Christine Lind Hage, Director Voice: (810)650-7122 Rochester Hills Public Library Fax: (810)650-7121 500 Olde Towne Road Email: hagec@metronet.lib.mi.us Rochester, MI 48307-2043 From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 21:29:49 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gardner Hanks" Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees I have followed with interest the discussion of non-resident fees. >From my perspective, it would seem reasonable to charge non-residents who are not paying taxes for library services *more* than what residents are paying in taxes. A library is not built in a single year. It takes years of good support to build a library collection, a staff, and good library facilities. Taxpayers create help create those library services by paying taxes every year *whether or not they use the services.* Why, then, should non-residents be able to receive the same services by paying the equivalent of single year's tax for library services. This may seem hard-nosed, but let me assure you that I am not. I would like every citizen of the United States to have access to high quality public library service. But this will not happen unless public library service is valued. By giving away service to non- residents at a long-term rate of less than what taxpayers pay for those services, public libraries encourage non-residents not to consider paying for services through taxes. Why should a non- resident who can pay $25 a year only in those years when they actually use the library ever consider paying $25 every year through taxes. In my experience, however, most public libraries charge non-residents *less* than what they charge the average taxpayer. For example, many libraries figure the per capita support and then charge non- residents that amount for an individual non-resident cards. These individual non-resident cards, however, are used by the entire family, not just the individual. (In some cases, the cards are even used by multiple families.) Thus, non-resident families will pay only a fraction of what a taxpaying family will pay. In providing this deal to non-residents, we encourage people to decide *not* to support the library through taxes, we cheat the taxpayers who provide the real support for the library, and we encourage non-residents to not become tax-paying supporters of the library. We ultimately cheapen our services and make them weaker. Gardner Hanks ghanks@suitea.isl.lib.id.us Idaho State Library 325 W. State Street Boise, ID 83702-6072 (208) 334-2153 FAX (208) 334-4016 "Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" --T. S. Eliot From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 21:56:56 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: LJ authors and reviewers wanted (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Library Journal Subject: LJ authors and reviewers wanted Library Journal is looking for librarians to write installments for our "Word of Mouth" column, comprised of brief reviews of five recent fiction titles. You should be a voracious consumer of that disappearing breed--midlist fiction. We seek in this column to highlight the not-overly- hyped, quality books from every genre that too often get neglected by today's readers. If you think you may know of some such books and would like to spread the word about them, send a brief letter, stating qualifications and interests to: Shirley Havens, c/o Library Journal, 249 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011. We are also looking for librarians and scholars qualified to review in the areas of the Performing Arts and Psychology. Please send an e-mail message or letter to the attention of Eric Bryant, at the snail mail address above or the e-mail address below (do not reply to the list). State your specific areas of interest (e.g. parenting guides, biographies of movie personalities) and yuor qualifications. Include a snail mail address and a day-time phone number. ljbkrev@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 21:57:57 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: circulation desks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: lstephe@GlenPub.lib.az.us (Louise Stephens) Subject: circulation desks ? We have had problems with carpal tunnel syndrome and want to design a new circulation desk for the department that will be as ergonomically correct as possible. I'm looking for ideas about counter height, light pens vs lasers, how to deal with overhead skylights impacting computer screens that are filtered already, etc. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Louise Stephens lstephe@glenpub.lib.az.us. Thanks From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 21:58:51 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: Internet video (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: San Marino Public Library Subject: Internet video ? Does anyone know of a good videotape that explains some of the basics of what Internet is and how it works? We plan to make some presentations to local government and city department people and we thought that some visuals might be helpful. Rex Mayreis San Marino Public Library snmarino@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 21:59:34 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: Job Announcement (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SALEMMIL@delphi.com Subject: Job Announcement POSITION AVAILABLE Name of Institution: Salem Public Library Address: 585 Liberty St. SE PO Box 14810 Salem, OR 97309 Apply to: Personnel Dept. City of Salem 555 Liberty St. SE Salem OR 97301 Job Title: Senior Librarian, Adult Services Part-time, 50% Duties: Works at a busy reference desk in an expanded, remodeled facility; uses automated resources including an online catalog, CD ROM products and online databases; selects library materials; gives library tours and teaches online classes. Qualifications: MLS or any equivalent combination of experience and training; experience in progressively responsible professional library work, including reference work. Experience in using online resources. Salary: Hourly rate: $13.529 - $16.529 Application closing date: Aug. 15, 1994 Contact person and phone: Personnel Division, 503-588-6162 503-588-6162 EEO/AA Employer From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 22:00:29 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: WINDOWS/GUI Interfaces for public users (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: TOMAIUOLON@CSUSYS.CTSTATEU.EDU Subject: WINDOWS/GUI Interfaces for public users Dear Colleagues: Thanks in advance to all respondents to this query. I am attempting to find information concerning the receptivity of public library users to WINDOWS or Graphical User Interface (GUI) based programs in public libraries. In other words, while InfoTrac's Magazine Index is DOS based, and public library users seem to have no problem with it, what is the perception or experience of public librarians with respect to how the public clientele would fare (or DOES fare) with WINDOWS type programs. For example, what I'm trying to get at is how comfortable is the general public (as opposed to academic users, librarians, or daily computer users) with WINDOWS or GUI applications? Most of these applications would be CD-ROM (for example, perhaps your library has purchased "The Family Doctor" and runs it under its WINDOWS interface), but could also be diskette. Again, I'm really only talking about bibliographic or fulltext applications, not word processing etc. I've noticed that presently the vast majority of CDs for libraries are DOS based--and even some of the WINDOWS applications (like those produced by SIRS) only mimic DOS instead of making full use of the WINDOWS interface. If you have any thoughts or wish to comment, please reply directly to me. If this posting engenders any discussion on the PUBLIB list, please forward pertinent mail to me because I am not a subscriber. If you're actually running a WINDOWS/GUI CD-ROM/diskette in your library or information center, please give me all the details on your evaluation of it, and how well the public likes it or how well the public uses it. Thank you again! Nicholas G. Tomaiuolo, M.L.S. Bibliographic Instruction Librarian Central Connecticut State University Reference Department New Britain, CT 06050 email= tomaiuolon@ccsu.ctstateu.edu phone= (203) 832-2068 fax= (203) 832-3409 From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 22:01:09 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: clear plastic video boxes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Hage - Rochester Hills Subject: re: clear plastic video boxes In response to the library that said " We place the barcodes directly on the boxes. Then we cover the barcodes with standard booktape. This procedure works quite well; there are not scanning problems..." This is a fine way to check out video boxes, but technically doesn't check out the video. Our circulation desk is as busy as any and we tell our check in staff to verify that the right video, CD, book-on-tape, etc is returned, but the staff still misses some. With the barcode directly on the video, you avoid this possible problem. Christine Lind Hage, Director Voice: (810)650-7122 Rochester Hills Public Library Fax: (810)650-7121 500 Olde Towne Road Email: hagec@metronet.lib.mi.us Rochester, MI 48307-2043 From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 22:01:54 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: which net services are best (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "JOHN PAUL WATMAN" Subject: which net services are best Please excuse me if these questions seem redundant, but I'm new to this list. I'd like to get the general impressions of librarians and technicians who've used the Net in their libraries especially smaller branches. 1) What Net services, gopher, www, etc., do you use? How would you rate the appropriateness of each to the information needs of your patrons? Which services do you think are not appropriate at this time? 2) Who uses the Net the most? Any paricular age or ethnic group or class? Are seniors as likely to use it as the young? 3) How does the staff feel about the Net? For example, does it take them away from their more traditional roles? 4) If you had the final say, do you think the money budgeted for the Internet might be better spent in other areas? Thanks for your help. watmanj@fis.toronto.ca From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 22:07:11 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: ?Newspaper storage (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Pat Ryckman Subject: ?Newspaper storage Our library stores two weeks of back issues of several newspapers in the public area for patron use. Has anyone come up with a great way to do this? We presently just make stacks of the papers on the shelves and things get messy, out of order; users get frustrated. We've considered plastic bins, hanging systems but neither look like good solutions. We'd appreciate any ideas. Thanks! Pat Ryckman Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County pryckman@uncecs.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 22:07:48 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: Age for children's library cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Janice Feye-Stukas" Subject: Age for children's library cards There is no LEGAL reason, at least not on the federal or even most state levels, for there to be the signature of a parent on a child's library card. Many public libraries do not even have a "child's" library card, but one card for all persons. As soon as a child can sign her/his name, they can have a card that can stay with them forever until they move or lose it. Any legal requirements based on age must have been originated at the local level. Janice Feye-Stukas Library Development and Services 440 Capitol Square - 550 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN. 55101 PH: 612-296-2821 FAX: 612-296-5418 From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 22:08:42 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: PeaceNet (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Paula Davidson Subject: Re: PeaceNet I'd like to add a couple of things to the note about PeaceNet. If you telnet in (telnet igc.org) the hourly drops to $3 anytime or day. Also, you can get a nice taste of PeaceNet at their gopher (gopher gopher.igc.org) and the web page: http://www.igc.org Enjoy. ================================================================ Paula Davidson T h e A l t e r n a t i v e R e a d i n g R o o m an unconventional library <> free & open to the public Wed-Thur 11-6 Fri-Sat 11-9 Sun 11-3 40 Wall St. Asheville, NC 28801 (704) 252-2501 tarr@mercury.interpath.net ================================================================ From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 22:09:51 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: Concerning Position Wanted/Resume Posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: esona Subject: Concerning Position Wanted/Resume Posting To whom it may concern: In posting my request for a position and my resume I was unaware that this may be considered bothersome and intrusive. In doing research on the Internet in the past, I cross-posted many surveys and received many helpful replies. In addition, I have seen position announcements on this list and did not feel, at the time, that my postings were in a different category. I extend my apologies to those offended and ask that this not be an ill indicator of my character or respect to the members of this list. Sincerely, Edward Sona From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 22:10:35 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: peacenet info (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: tenney@netcom.com (Glenn S. Tenney) Subject: Re: peacenet info At 4:10 PM 7/20/94 -0400, Jonathan Betz-Zall wrote: >... Prices: sign-up fee $15, monthly subscription $10, which >includes one free hour of off-peak time, plus $5/hr for off-peak >and $10/hr for peak time (M-F 7 a.m.-6 p.m.). To put this pricing in perspective, NetCom (which I use) charges $17.50 per month FLAT RATE (no hourly charges, I can use it any day at any hour for as long as I want) for a personal account charged to my credit card, $19.50 if billed, and $45 if it's a business account. Plus, NetCom has dial-up access points (POPs) in many cities around the US. These accounts are userid's on a well connected, well "stocked" Unix system (ie. most everything you'd want to use on the Internet and most every newsgroup) -- their SLIP accounts are priced differently. You can telnet to netcom.com or call 408-241-9760 and login with userid "guest" to get more info. They have an 800 number, but I don't have it handy... (I'm not affiliated in any way with NetCom, just a paying customer) --- Glenn Tenney tenney@netcom.com Amateur radio: AA6ER (415) 574-3420 Fax: (415) 574-0546 From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 20 22:12:02 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:39 2005 Subject: Lost CDs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Public Library of Des Moines <0005063163@mcimail.com> Subject: Lost CDs ? We are trying to identify the owner of a dozen popular compact discs which were returned to us along with materials stolen from our library. They were rescued by a social worker from the home of a family who has left town. These discs are marked in the center around the hole with the library initials "MPL" and an identifying number which looks like a bar code number. All the labels have been removed but the booklets and cases are with the discs. I have already talked to Minneapolis Public and Milwaukee Public and they are not the owners. I believe our music librarian talked to some other local "MPLs" but she is on vacation now and I don't have her list. If these discs sound like they may belong to you, give me a call or send a message and I'll give you the titles and numbers to check. While talking to the Milwaukee PL theft specialist, I found out that CDs can be stolen from the security cases if the hinged edge of the case is next to the hole. Be sure your staff is putting the cases in hinge first if you use the double magnetic security cases for CDs. Lorna Truck E Mail: 506-3163@MCIMail.com Coordinator of Extension Services fjt@ins.infonet.net Public Library of Des Moines lt7381s@acad.drake.edu NOTIS 5.1.1 (515) 283-4102 Fax (515) 237-1654 From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 23 18:44:58 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:40 2005 Subject: ISO Current Reference on Pseudonyms (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Larry Gainor Subject: ISO Current Reference on Pseudonyms ? Does anyone out there in publib-land know of a current one-volume work that lists author's pseudonyms? I'm posting this for a colleague who says that so far she has only been able to locate multi-volume sets, or books that are op/outdated. thanks, Larry Gainor Harris County Public Library From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 23 18:46:19 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:40 2005 Subject: reference policies ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Carole D. Fiore" Subject: Re: reference policies ? On Thu, 21 Jul 1994 publib@shrsys.hslc.org wrote: > My library (public) is in the process of rewriting and updating all > our policy statements. Our Head of Referenceis working on one for her > department. I (as Head of Children's Services)amd going over her work > and adding items that are specific to Children's Services. If anyone aout there has a Children's Reference policy I would be interested in receiving a copy. > Susan Pober > Head of Children's Services > Millburn Public Library > 200 Glen Ave. > Millburn, N.J. 07041 > phone #:(201) 376-1006 fax #: (201)376-0104 email:spober@hslc.org > > Good Morning Susan! Have you seen _Kids Welcome Here_? This is an entire book of policies developed with kids in mind. It is available from the New York Library Association. It really is well done and should answer most of your questions. ****************************************************************************** Carole D. Fiore, Library Program Specialist State Library of Florida R. A. Gray Building Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 Phone (904) 487-2651 Fax (904) 488-2746 ****************************************************************************** From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 23 18:46:56 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:40 2005 Subject: DEF CON II (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "GRACEANNE DECANDIDO" Subject: DEF CON II The underground computer conference, DefCon II, is going on July 22- 24 in Las Vegas at the Saharah Hotel. Any librarian attending this conference who may be interested in writing in up for Wilson Library Bulletin please contact me as soon as possible. GraceAnne A. DeCandido, Editor, Wilson Library Bulletin 950 University Ave., Bronx, NY 19452 718/588-8400 x2244 fax 718/681-1511 graceann@wlb.hwwilson.com (office) ladyhawk@well.sf.ca.us (home) "Words could become a burning-glass for me...and no shame could hold out among the flares of pleasure." --Alice Munro "Feminism is the radical notion that women are people." --Gloria Steinem From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 23 18:49:59 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:40 2005 Subject: Vendor change for Aquisitions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: JFRANCA@mbln.bpl.org Subject: Vendor change for Aquisitions? I am thinking of switching from B&T to Ingram as main vendor for book purchases.I am looking for feedback from libraries using Ingram as principle vendor.Thank you. From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 23 18:51:04 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:40 2005 Subject: Request for Proposals for PL Data Service (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: George Needham Subject: Request for Proposals for PL Data Service The Public Library Association is seeking qualified vendors to bid on a contract to manage the Public Library Data Service and to create the annual report of the service. The database consists of statistical in- formation on the operations of nearly 700 public libraries from the U.S. and Canada. The annual report is a tabular compilation of the data which is sold to libraries, library vendors and news organizations. Customized searches of the database are also offered. The University of Wisconsin-Madison has been the contractor for this project since 1991, but they have decided to relinquish this role. UW-M will help to orient the new contractor to the project. For a complete copy of the RFP, please contact George Needham at: Public Library Association 50 East Huron Street Chicago IL 60611 (312) 280-5025, voice (312) 280-5029, fax U22540@ALA.ORG, e-mail Proposals are due at the PLA Office by noon Friday, August 19, and a decision will be made by Friday, August 26. From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 23 18:57:25 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:40 2005 Subject: Professional Staff Scheduling (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Denise Tate 407-339-0140 Subject: Professional Staff Scheduling? Our library system is looking for creative ways to schedule professional staff to cover peak times. Presently staff is scheduled for 8:30 - 5:00 or 12:00 - 9:00. One schedule that has been considered is 10:00 - 7:00. Would appreciate any of your ideas for schedules and ways to implement them. Denise Tate, Collection Development Librarian Seminole County Public Library System 215 N. Oxford Rd. Casselberry, FL 32707 Tated@mail.firn.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 23 19:00:17 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:40 2005 Subject: ? Counter height (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Lifelong Learning Ctr Subject: Re: ? Counter height And don't forget to check your technical manual on the Americans With Disabilities Act to be sure that any new counters will, while being ergonomically correct for staff, accomodate patrons (or staff) with disabilities. One of the most common alterations I've seen is to have one section of the counter be lower than others, to accomodate patrons who use wheelchairs. As a side benefit, it breaks up the "Great Wall" effect that long, high counters can create and kids love it too. Check with your library's ADA coordinator or any good ADA handbook. Debi Westwood Seattle Public Library Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Users (206)386-4673 V/TTY From publll at nysernet.ORG Sat Jul 23 19:01:16 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:40 2005 Subject: Policy Manual Numbering Systems (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Pasadena Public Library Subject: Policy Manual Numbering Systems? Hello, We have a rather lengthy (5 volume) policy and procedure manual which is about to undergo some serious format revision. Our current numbering system for policies and procedures is cumbersome, and we are looking for something simpler. Can anybody share with me your Manual's organizational system, numbering system, or table of contents? A response in PUBLIB would be great, or, if you want to drop a photocopy in the US mail please send it to: Susan Gegenhuber Pasadena Public Library 285 E. Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 91101 818-405-4069 Thanks! Susan Gegenhuber From publll Sat Jul 23 19:37:21 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:40 2005 Subject: Problems with Volunteers Message-ID: <199407232337.TAA19679@nysernet.ORG> The subsequent two messages are regarding the following: >Sender: Barbara Burdette > >Like many others, our library depends heavily upon volunteer >workers, and the quality of the service we provide would be >much poorer without them. > >A recent incident, however, has raised some questions about our >voluntary program, and we need your help. In short, we would >like to know how other libraries handle volunteers who are >incompetent or otherwise troublesome. > >Can anyone suggest wording for recruitment publicity that would >help forestall this problem? > >How can we evaluate new volunteers for competence, mental >stability, etc. and inoffensively reject or discourage >applicants when we have serious doubts about their fitness? > >Are there any rules for voluntary service that can tactfully be >made known and enforced? > >Can anyone offer a written policy and/or application form >addressing these sensitive issues? Sender: Glendora Public Library One of our part-time employees is in charge of the volunteer program. She interviews every volunteer applicant (our children's librarian interviews the youth volunteers). I don't think she has ever turned down a volunteer, but she certainly tailors the job assignments to the volunteer's abilities and interest. We have one volunteer who is retarded and whose job is cleaning books. She is doing a job that needs to be done and has a lot of pride in her accomplishments. We have other volunteers that simply straighten shelves. The interview process is essential in evaluating candidates. If we thought someone was unsuitable, we would probably tell them we would call them when we had a special project that would suit their skills. How to tactfully fire a volunteer? We have never had to do so, so I'm interested in other libraries' experiences. Jill Patterson, Glendora Public Library Sender: carolyn@infi.net (Carolyn Caywood) Since both PUBLIB and PUBYAC are discussing volunteers I'm doing this once for both. This spring many local agencies were inundated with high school students who needed "community service" hours to graduate. I'm a member of an informal local networking group of agencies that share a mission of informing the public. We've discussed use of volunteers several times, and in June we focused on teen volunteers who are meeting a school requirement. What follows are my notes. Let me first add a pitch for networking with other community agencies -- not all our issues are unique! Community Educators minutes 6/1/94: (Present were representatives from Botanical Gardens; Public Library; Navy Family Services; Marine Science Museum; Adoption Center; Fire Education; Educational Opportunity Center; College.) SCHOOL MANDATED VOLUNTARISM First, we decided we needed definition: Community service may be a pejorative term -- too much like punishment? Does it include work for stipends, for credit, for welfare or release from jail? All these are external motivators as opposed to internal motives: gain experience, civic duty, personal interest. volunteer = "nonpaid community resource" for one agency. Is work without pay a middle class concept? Must relate to church, other experiences that are culturally broader. We decided a successful volunteer program relies on formal processes: 1.recruitment, targeting specific populations, e.g. individual/group/family, age limits, community service, internships. 2.job application & references/recommendation from teachers. 3.training, SUPERVISION! job descriptions! evaluation. A successful school community service program must have: *clear goals, purpose *enough time assigned for training for meaningful work, quality experience. not stamps & staples! *contact between agency/school about goals of service. *standardized requirements for completion. but reduce red tape! Carolyn Caywood % Save the time of the Reader % carolyn@infi.net % --Ranganathan's 4th Law % FAX:804-464-6741 936 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23455 804-460-7519 From publll Sat Jul 23 19:38:07 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:40 2005 Subject: internet address Message-ID: <199407232338.TAA19739@nysernet.ORG> The subsequent two messages are regarding the following: > On Thu, 21 Jul 1994, dlebel wrote: > > I have a very simple question, but it is one that we are unable to > find the answer to. We are looking for the internet address for > the following listserv. We are able to find the bitnet address, but > not the internet address. Your assistance is appreciated. > > Library Collection Development List > Bitnet address: COLLDV-L@USCVM Sender: Chip Old >From most Internet (but non-BITNET) sites you can send to a BITNET address by adding ".BITNET" to the end of the address. In this case, COLLDV-L@USCVM.BITNET should do it. Actually, COLLDV-L is a mailing list, not a listserv. To subscribe to the COLLDV-L mailing list, you would send SUBSCRIBE COLLDV-L Firstname Lastname to LISTSERV@USCVM.BITNET. To post messages to the COLLDV-L mailing list (after your subscription is acknowleged), you would send them to COLLDV-L@USCVM.BITNET. (Assuming, of course, that adding ".BITNET" to the address works from your site). ------------------------------------------------------------------- Francis E. Old (Chip Old) Internet: feold@umd5.umd.edu Manager, Rosedale Area Library Voice: (410) 887-0512 Baltimore County Public Library FAX: (410) 866-4299 6105 Kenwood Avenue Rosedale, Maryland 21237-2097 USA Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Here's a neat command to find the Internet address for a bitnet listserv: SHOW ALIAS where is the name of the machine where the list is. So in this case, send a message to LISTSERV@USCVM.BITNET And in the body of the message put SHOW ALIAS USCVM And the listserv should respond with a message containing the Internet address, among other things. -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 31 21:45:06 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:44 2005 Subject: Book Displays (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: JTREF@aol.com Subject: Re: Book Displays We have actually been doing more displays in recent months. It helps highlight books on certain themes and so far has not proven to pose any difficulties for patrons or staff. Of course, ours is a relatively small library. Joe Toschik Reference Librarian Half Moon Bay, CA From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 31 21:50:41 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:44 2005 Subject: ?Xanadu Project (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Peter Scott U Sask Library Systems Dept Subject: Re: ?Xanadu Project > Are any of you aware of resources on the Net which discuss the > Xanadu Project as proposed by Ted Nelson? I am particularly interested > in finding any discussion group or file that deals with eliminating > libraries in regards to this project. You can find the Xanadu home page on the WWW at: http://www.aus.xanadu.com:70/1/xanadu From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 31 22:01:22 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:44 2005 Subject: Computer Virus Survey (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: AndyO3360@aol.com Subject: Computer Virus Survey I'm working on an article for WILSON LIBRARY BULLETIN on libraries and computer security, and I would like your input. Please fill in the following survey and add any additional comments. DO NOT reply to the survey in this forum, however. Send responses via Email, Fax, or Snailmail. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Computer Viruses In Libraries -- SURVEY Thank you for your participation. Please send replies to: EMAIL: andyo3360@aol.com FAX: (803) 661-7544 Attn: Andy Owens USMAIL: Andy Owens Florence County Library 319 South Irby Street Florence, SC 29501 (803) 662-8424 Voice est ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- Do you have personal computers with public access? How many? (wordprocessing, CD-ROM searches, etc.,) What software platform(s) do you use at public access workstations? (DOS, MAC, OS/2, Unix, Windows, etc.,) Have you ever had security problems with PCs/Terminals? - Operating System erased - Computer virus, Trojan Horse, logic bomb introduced to system - Other security problems (please explain any in detail) What was your remedy? - Limit, restrict, deny usage - Hardware solution (please explain) - Software solution (please explain) If you have ever been hit by a computer virus (please give the names of the virus(es) if known), did you know what to do? Did you recognize it as a virus problem immediately? Did you solve the in-house or with outside help? Would you know what to do if hit by a computer virus? Could you recognize one? Number of hours lost to computer security problems in the last year? To computer viruses in particular? (staff time and downtime) Does your library have a written computer security policy? (yes, no, developing/planning) Please provide contact information if you would be interested in discussing this further or if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding the survey or the article. Thank you again for your help. Andy Owens, Library Associate Technology/Automation Florence County Library, SC From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 31 22:12:46 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:44 2005 Subject: Pseudonym books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Larry Gainor Subject: Pseudonym books Appended are the responses to my inquiry about current 1 volume books of author's pseudonyms. Thanks to everyone who responded! Larry Gainor Harris County Public Library -------------------------------- cut here ------------------------------ Dictionary of Pseudonyms and Pen-Names by Frank Atkinson Clive Bingley Ltd., London 1975 (hence, its bias towards British authors) 166 pages, roughly 5" x 7" in size. Hawks Author's Pseudonyms for Book Collectors: A Collector's Reference of Modern Author's (sic) Pseudonyms written and compiled by Pat Hawk. 1992. Published by P. Hawk, Southlake, Texas. 290 pages, 9" x 12". Cross references both authors and pen names. Room, Adrian. A dictionary of pseudonyms and their origins, with stories of name changes / by Adrian Room. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 1989. Marshall, Alice Kahler Pen names of women writers: from 1600 to the present: a compendium of the literary identities of 2650 women novelists, playwrights, poets, diarists, journalists and miscellaneous writers, fully cross-referenced. Publisher: Alice Marshall Collection 211 N. 17th St. Camp Hill, PA 17011 0-9616387-0-2 paper $8.95 From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 31 22:13:26 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:44 2005 Subject: looking for story (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: nkdmt043@llwsbe.wsbe.org (Maryann Whitten) Subject: Re: looking for story > > Title: about a lion, He Who Tries to Prove Himself makes a Fool of > Himself. Patron is a story teller. Heard the story about 4 or 5 weeks > ago. Would like to find it. Story teller's name was Pricilla Jackson, may > live in Detroit. Are you by any chance looking for Shel Silverstein's STORY OF LAFCADIO THE LION WHO SHOT BACK? > > -- Maryann G. Whitten, Librarian nkdmt043@llwsbe.wsbe.org Quidnessett Elementary School On the infomation highway I am North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852 DWC From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 31 22:14:09 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:44 2005 Subject: Net archive of Public Library CD policies? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Larry Gainor Subject: Net archive of Public Library CD policies? Does anyone know if there is an archive of public library collection development polices somewhere on the net? It seems to me like there ought to be, but I have had no luck. The Library Policy Archive directory on the nysernet gopher has been showing an error message lately, the ftp site at eff seems to be mostly generic ALA policies or academic library policies, and veronica searches have only yielded academic library policies. Either posted or e-mailed responses will be greatly appreciated. Larry Gainor | "Opinions expressed are Harris County Public Library | solely my own" Bear Creek | | From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 31 22:15:14 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:44 2005 Subject: Book Displays (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: AndyO3360@aol.com Subject: RE: Book Displays >Is this practice creating a headache for patrons looking for a specific title, or do you see it as an aid in helping patrons make selection choices. We are considering getting rid of this practice in our library altogether.< Judy, Our library sees special displays as an aid to customers, to the reference staff, and to our circulation stats. We have no problem with remembering where to find books because our computer system (Dynix) allows us to mark specific titles as DISPLAY AREA. Our library is relatively small enough (3 floors) that we can track down a specific book without much trouble using this method. Andy. From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 31 22:25:48 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:44 2005 Subject: Posting Notices Question (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: carolyn@infi.net (Carolyn Caywood) Subject: Re: Posting Notices Question (fwd) Before creating this sort of public forum, I strongly recommend you talk to ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom and get legal advice. You can restrict postings in regard to "time, place, and manner" but if you have content restrictions, you may be creating a nasty mess. Are you ready for: SWM looking for SWF D.H.Lawrence lover to test theories. Carolyn Caywood % Save the time of the Reader % carolyn@infi.net % --Ranganathan's 4th Law % FAX:804-464-6741 936 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23455 804-460-7519 > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Fri, 29 Jul 1994 10:35:33 -0500 (CDT) > From: Susan Kaye Soy > To: publll@nysernet.ORG > Subject: Posting Notices Question > > The Austin Public Library staff is discussing placing a community > bulletin board in the neighborhood libraries. Customers would be able to > post their own notices about school car washes, typing services, > babysitting services, lost pets, scout meetings, etc. on these bulletin > boards. > > I would like to hear from you if you have tried this in your library. Do > you have written guidelines about the posting requirements to share? > What problems have you encountered? > > Thanks for your help. Sue Soy > soy@tenet.edu > > > > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Sun Jul 31 22:33:17 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:02:44 2005 Subject: Unix dictionary just released (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: rbpress@halcyon.com (Resolution Business Press) Subject: AN AD: Unix dictionary just released UNIX: AN OPEN SYSTEMS DICTIONARY, by William H. (Bill) Holt and Rockie J. Morgan, will be released August 1 by Resolution Business Press, of Bellevue, Washington. Nearly five years in the making, the dictionary sheds light on the confusing terminology of the UNIX operating system that supports most major corporate and government operations as well as the popular Internet. The 512-page, illustrated dictionary provides jargon-free definitions of more than 6,000 terms in UNIX and look-alike systems. For managers and maintenance personnel, novice and advanced users alike, it is an indispensable aid to comprehending and communicating easily and effectively in the complex UNIX tongue. UNIX: AN OPEN SYSTEMS DICTIONARY is available through bookstores and distributors, such as Pacific Pipeline, Baker & Taylor and Midwest Library Service; the Internet's Book Stacks Unlimited (telnet address: books.com); and Resolution Business Press (rbpress@halcyon.com). "This is the first book that explains the UNIX dialect. Bill Holt and Rockie Morgan ... have defined the UNIX dialect. Their definitions are crisp, clear and consistent. There is extensive cross-referencing. Synonyms are not only listed, but referenced to the preferred term. This tool allows people to use UNIX in a consistent way for the first time. ... My copy somehow has never moved from the surface of my desk to the adjoining bookcase. I just keep using it. It has corrected announcements for my employer. It has made letters from standards bodies understandable. It has helped me draft papers. It is a tool I've needed." -- John Black, Senior Vice President, Telecommunications Operations, Oracle Corporation UNIX: An Open Systems Dictionary William H. Holt and Rockie J. Morgan ISBN: 0-945264-14-3 / Trade Illustrations / 512 pages / 6 x 9 inches $24.95 U.S./ $34.95 (Canada) For more information or to order, contact: Karen Strudwick or John Spilker ******************************* Resolution Business Press, Inc. 11101 N.E. 8th St., Suite 208 Bellevue, WA 98004 Phone: 206-455-4611 Fax: 206-455-9143 E-mail: rbpress@halcyon.com From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:34:01 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: Library signage? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: bville1@nysernet.ORG (Meg Van Patten) Subject: Re: Library signage? We are considering having the sign over the reference desk read "INFORMATION" instead of reference. This is for the reason that was mentioned previously, it makes sense for the general public. ************************************************************ (- : Spring has FINALLY sprung : -) Margaret (MEG) Van Patten Reference/Adult Services Librarian Baldwinsville Public Library 43 Oswego Street Baldwinsville, New York 13027 (315) 635-5825 (voice) (315) 635-6760 (FAX) bville1@nysernet.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:35:07 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: FOCUS GROUPS (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: bville1@nysernet.ORG (Meg Van Patten) Subject: FOCUS GROUPS ? During the fall of 1994 I will be conducting a series of focus groups for the purpose of providing library and community patrons an opportunity to provide input in the areas of reference and adult services. I have found a few articles in the literature and attend a program at ALA a couple of years ago. However I would be interested in learning from public libraries who have actually conducted sessions in terms of how to determined the make-up of the groups, questions used and any general words of wisdom that was gained from the experience. Thanks, Meg ************************************************************ (- : Spring has FINALLY sprung : -) Margaret (MEG) Van Patten Reference/Adult Services Librarian Baldwinsville Public Library 43 Oswego Street Baldwinsville, New York 13027 (315) 635-5825 (voice) (315) 635-6760 (FAX) bville1@nysernet.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:36:05 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: ? Genre Collections - display (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jeffrey Cannell Subject: Re: ? Genre Collections - display In response to your query on genre collections: My branch library completed a genre project last year was successful in that it increased the fiction circulation significantly. The categories we have are General Fiction, Westerns, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, and Teen. The response has been mixed, which is I guess to be expected. Some people rave about it and other people are quite vocal about their objections. People that object can be won over after being told that it is more like a bookstore. One of the biggest problems I face as the administrator of this project is deciding which books go in what genre. The genre committee that was formed defined each genre for our purposes, decided to take a conservative view of classifying books, and decided to try to keep authors together whenever possible. However, authors do not always fit in one genre! I seek opinions from other staff members and patrons on where they think certain books or authors should be placed and then make the final agonizing decision. The project is work intensive. All new books that belong in a genre get a spine sticker labeling it as such and be changed in the OPAC to reflect its location. For example, all new Danielle Steel books get a romance spine sticker and their call number is changed from Fiction Steel to Romance Steel. Before we started the project, we read articles written by Sharon Baker on the topic and consulted the book Genreflecting often. For the six months following the completion of the project, we compared circulation stats from the corresponding months the year before. Fiction circulation went up as much as 43%!!!! While our overall circulation did increase, the fiction increases were proportionally so much higher. THe branch manager at the time of this project had a strong background in bookselling and we market our fiction with lots of faceouts and displays. I think this mixed well with the genre project. When patrons do complain, our staff is understanding of the patron's complaints yet we remain positive about the project and its success. Now that people are used to it, complaints are fewer and far between but we still get lots of compliments! If you have any questions regarding our experience, please e-mail or call me directly at the address below. Good Luck! Eileen McCluskey> > -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center Cliffdale Branch 6882 Cliffdale Road Fayetteville, NC 28314 (910) 864-3800 ccpl-clf@ecsvax.uncecs.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:52:33 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: Questions on Florida Library Employment. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mike Charton, Parsippany Public Library" Subject: Questions on Florida Library Employment. My sister is moving to Clearwater, Florida the last week in August. She has several questions: 1. Are their jobs open for library assistants? 2. What is the salary range? 3. Where is the nearest ALA accredited Library School? 4. What are the job prospects for entry level librarians in Florida? You can answer me by e-mail at Charton@main.morris.org. Thanks for your indulgence. Mike From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:54:09 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: Printing of electronic information (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Shirley Halligan" Subject: Printing of electronic information Within the last several months, Broward County Library has moved to a new automation system (CARL), an extensive cd-rom network, an a Free- Net with access to Internet resources. All of these resources are available on 218 public terminals in our four largest libraries. Our remaining 27 branches have access to everything but the cd-rom network. With so much full-text information available to our customers, we are concerned about the amount of paper being used for printing and are re-examining our policies. We would be interested in hearing about the experiences of other libraries. How do you handle the printing of information from cd-rom and on-line products? Do you charge for this printing? If so, How much and for what (citations, abstracts, full-text)? How do you handle the charges (coin op/vendacard)? Can you recommend a vendor for this type of thing? Do you allow downloading? If so, how do you provide for security of the network? Any information from your experience would be helpful. Shirley Halligan Associate Director for Administration and Research Broward County Library 100 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (305) 357-8480 halligan@mail.bcl.lib.fl.us From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 22:56:58 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: Update - WWW Guide to Civic Networking (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Catherine Kummer Subject: Update - WWW Guide to Civic Networking The WWW Guide to Civic Networking has a new URL - http://http2.sils.umich.edu/ILS/community.html I appreciate the comments and suggestions I have received and I apologize for the confusion over the address change. Thanks - Catherine Kummer From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 23:01:08 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: Addr: WASHINGTON, D.C. AND TEN COMMANDMENTS (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: 30 Jun 94 20:43:49 EDT From:RKING@VUNET.VINU.EDU To: publll@nysernet.ORG Subject: Addr: WASHINGTON, D.C. AND TEN COMMANDMENTS I want to thank Judy for sending me (and my patron) the answer to the Ten Commandments question so quickly. Another Power of the Internet example... ****************************************************************** Richard L. King, Reference Librarian, Vincennes (IN) Univ. RKING@VUNET.VINU.EDU *** Forwarding note from SMTP --VUNET 06/30/94 20:18 *** ========================================================================= Received: from vax.lcls.lib.il.us by VUNET.VINU.EDU (IBM VM SMTP V2R2) with TCP; Thu, 30 Jun 94 20:18:00 EDT Date: Thu, 30 Jun 1994 19:42:29 -0500 (CDT) From: JUDYT@lcls.lib.il.us To: RKING@VUNET.VINU.EDU Message-Id: <940630194229.882e@lcls.lib.il.us> Subject: WASHINGTON, D.C. AND TEN COMMANDMENTS Our collection includes "Congressional Quarterly's Washington Guidebook," c.1990 whicn indicates on page 73 that the Supreme Court building has a tableau of the Ten Commandments. Directly above the bench in the court chamber are two figures, depicting "majesty of the law" and "power of government." Between these figures is a tableau of the Ten Command- ments. I hope this information helps. If you'd like me to fax you a copy of the page, I'd be happy to do so. Judy Thompson Edwardsville Public Library JUDYT@VAX.LCLS.LIB.IL.US From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 23:22:05 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Regina Minudri Subject: Re: ? dress code Berkeley Public Library's Dress Requirments are as follows: "The library expects that all staff will come to work looking neat, clean and presentable. 'Presentable' is subject to individual interpretation. The following are viewed as examples of unpresentable attire: shorts over 3" above the knees, cut-offs, torn or mutilated garments, exercise weat (gym clothes, jogging suits, warm-ups, sweats bike shorts), halters, midriffs, tank tops (without shirts, blouses or jackets), and baseball style caps. Leggings and tights are considered presentable if worn with skirts or long/oversized tops below the hips." As one might imagine, much time and effort went into the crafting of the above expectations. Not everyone agrees on everything, but it does convey the tone that library superviosrs wished to communicate to staff. After the statement was crafted, the staff put on a "fashion" show to demonstrate presentable and unpresentable attire. It was hilarious. Regina Minudri, Reality Management 836 The Alameda, Berkeley CA 94707-1916 ph 510-526-3953 fax 510-526-4908 From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 23:22:51 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SheilaRef@aol.com Subject: Re: dress code We have a very liberal 'dress code'; in fact, it hardly qualifies. The *code* excludes shorts. But they may wear 'business shorts'. People may wear 'dress jeans', but not faded or torn or raggedy jeans. They may wear T-shirts, but not t-shirts with advertising logos. From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 23:27:00 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: Romance fiction activities (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: mary k Subject: Romance fiction activities ? As part of our background preparation for the PLA cluster workship on romance fiction in Chicago on March 24 and 25, 1995, I would be interested in hearing from any public librarians who have done anything special to promote their romance collections, to host local romance writers groups, etc. Please do not assume that anything you have done is too mundane to mention. Anyone interested in the tentative schedule for the workshop, please let me know. Anyone with questions about the genre they would like answered in the workshop, please let me know that, too. Thanks, Mary K. Chelton CHELTON@ZODIAC.RUTGERS.EDU From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 23:30:35 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: uses for relational dbs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Barbara Kuhns Subject: uses for relational dbs? At our library, our Technology Committee is looking at recommending a more powerful database for PCs than we currently have, which is microsoft Works for Windows. In the past we have had problems with the limits of MS Works for DOS 2.0, but part of that was a hardware problem (8086 computers!). I've been reading like crazy, trying to understand what a relational db would have for us that would make it worthwhile to go through the training to work with something like Microsoft Access, Foxpro, or Paradox. Our automated system handles circ and bib info, so we don't need it for that. In the past we have used databases for all kinds of flat file uses, such as mailing lists, video lists, children's summer reading club (one which overran the limits of the software), poster inventories, etc. All the examples that come with computer books deal with having a table for employees, a table for customers, a table for product information, and a table for products which is where the "realtionships" come in. I would be interested in uses you make of relational databases just to make the picture clearer for me. It would be a big help! Of what I have seen, I certainly could see acquiring Pro-Cite for making bibliographies. Just out of curiousity, isn't that a flat file, too? Please respond off list. I'll be glad to summarize. Barb Kuhns bkuhns@well.sf.ca.us Dayton & Montgomery County Public Library Dayton, Ohio From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 23:31:55 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: voice mail on telephone reference (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dee Ann Redman Subject: voice mail on telephone reference? Our city has just installed a new phone system. The library's reference desk serves both walk-in and telephone customers. Additionally, the reference line is the main number for the library, and we field calls on overdue books, reserves, fines, hours and ILLs as well as reference questions. Our new system has the capability to allow callers to leave voice mail messages when the reference staff is either on the line with another caller, or helping someone in the library. Those of us who staff this desk see both pros and cons to the idea. We wouldn't have to interrupt one patron to put another on hold. We can let the phone pick up when we're away from the desk showing people how to use resources, etc. On the other hand, some people hate machines, and won't leave a message. On a truly swamped day, messages taken while we are already on the phone and the time spent to play telephone tag with our customers has the potential to double or triple the workload of our understaffed (of course ) desk. Has anyone else wrestled with this problem? Were your experiences with voice mail positive? We only have a few weeks before all phone configurations will be etched in stone--or at least highly expensive to change--so we would appreciate anyone else's sage advice before we make our final decision. Please contact me directly--Thanks Dee Ann %*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%* Dee Ann F. Redman I hate quotations. Tell me deeann@billings.lib.mt.us what you know. Parmly Billings Library 406/657-8251 (v) --Ralph Waldo Emerson 406/657-8254 (f) %*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%* From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 5 23:37:44 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: ? Genre Collections - display (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: mary k Subject: Re: ? Genre Collections - display The best research summary on how/why to do this is in Sharon Baker's new book called THE RESPONSIVE PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION from Libraries Unlimited. Her dissertation was also on collection display. From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:33:48 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: Woodstock What? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: Woodstock What? has anyone developed competencies for Woodstock attendees? how are we measuring satisfaction? what about CONTINUING EDUCATION for Woodstockians? -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:34:57 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:17 2005 Subject: ? Public Internet Access in Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: kbilton@cap.gwu.edu (Kathy Bilton) Subject: Re: ? Public Internet Access in Libraries I thought I would report on Internet access at a local college in my area. A sign went up on one of the computers in the library saying it provided access to the Library of Congress Catalog, and other catalogs. It did not appear to be getting much use, but when the librarian put a sign on it a couple of weeks later that said "Internet Access," I was sure that lines would start forming waiting for this computer and that some sort of time limits would need to be instituted along with sign-up sheets. However, though this happened last August, the computers (there are now two) with Net access (essentially just gopher) remain virtually undiscovered. (And this is in an area where there are no local dial-up internet service providers.) .. BTW, I am a patron who *does* make a certain amount of use of the library access - and though I don't understand how this access is so little utilized, I can't say I'm unhappy about it! .. 1 -- _/_/_/_/_/ Kathy Bilton kbilton@cap.gwu.edu \_\_\_\_\_ an332@freenet.carleton.ca @__ PO Box 886, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 USA From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:36:20 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:18 2005 Subject: Library signage? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: Library signage? Big signs we have not (I think some administrator thought they were playthings of the devil) (just kidding, o.k.?), but we are getting computer signs shortly--I previewed the templates yesterday. they are three-fold signs, 8.5 x 14, printed on two sides, with a variety of text, such as: INDEX TO GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, ART CD-ROMS, ETHNIC NEWSWATCH, etc. They will get a strip of adhesive-backed velcro on the bottom, and the computers will get a bit of velcro on top of their monitors. (Dynix temrinals, too.) This project was inspired by my favorite comptuer sign: "This Is Not The Book Catalog." Don't you love it? This was perched on top of a computer that indeed was not the book catalog. I drafted the text, criculated it among reference divisions, modified text after feedback, and sent it on up to be done. Amazing what you can do when the adrenaline flows. "I Am Not The Queen Of Sheba" _______________ TEXT _______________[fold] TEXT upside down _______________[fold] stick velcro here _______________ -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:39:21 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:18 2005 Subject: JOB POSTING/HEAD OF CATALOGING/IND (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: linda.broyles.1@nd.edu (Linda Broyles) Subject: JOB POSTING/HEAD OF CATALOGING/IND HEAD OF CATALOGING AND DATABASE DESIGN. Progressive public library in South Bend, Indiana (90 mi. east of Chicago) has an immediate opening for experienced professional to manage department (which catalogs $1 million+ of library materials annually), supervise 11 staff (9.5 FTE), and design databases for inhouse computer network. ALA/MLS, minimum 3 years professional experience in technical services/cataloging; proven experience in designing library databases; proven supervisory, human relations, and organizational skills. Salary range begins $28,500, excellent benefits. Mail resume, cover letter, names and phone numbers of three work-related references to: Personnel Services Administrator, St. Joseph County Public Library, 304 S. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601. Closes when filled. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Linda Broyles (219) 282-4901 Head of Cataloging/Database Design Fax: (219) 282-4651 St. Joseph County Public Library e-mail: linda.broyles.1@nd.edu 304 S. Main St. South Bend, IN 46601 ----------------------------------------------------------------- From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:40:33 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:18 2005 Subject: dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: carolyn@infi.net (Carolyn Caywood) Subject: Re: dress code I've always opposed dress codes, mainly because I suspect the first one sent home to change would be ME. Instead I use the "How do I want to be treated?" speech. It's worked so far. Basically, when I find myself concerned about a staff member's appearence, I arrange for a private discussion of how dress can afffect the way the public perceives and treats staff. also, how message t-shirts might scare off some patrons. I really prefer appealing to good sense rather than enforcing taste. A related story: A couple of years ago, one of the shelvers asked to wear a Walkman while shelving. I had an internal struggle between the knee-jerk let's-make-a-rule, that's-too-much-fun-for-work voice in my head, and the realization that, for the job of shelving, it was a GREAT idea. And so it has proven -- customers are less likely to try to get shelvers to do reference, shelvers concentrate better and work faster. Carolyn Caywood % Save the time of the Reader % carolyn@infi.net % --Ranganathan's 4th Law % FAX:804-464-6741 936 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23455 804-460-7519 From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:33:15 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: Hired Fund Raisers Query (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 1994 22:48:45 -0400 From:MALECKI@scccvc.corning-cc.edu To: publll@nysernet.ORG Subject: Hired Fund Raisers Query This message was submitted by MALECKI@scccvc.corning-cc.edu to list publib@nysernet.org. If you forward it back to the list, it will be distributed without the paragraphs above the dashed line. You may edit the Subject: line and the text of the message before forwarding it back. If you edit the messages you receive into a digest, you will need to remove these paragraphs and the dashed line before mailing the result to the list. Finally, if you need more information from the author of this message, you should be able to do so by simply replying to this note. ----------------------- Message requiring your approval ---------------------- Sender: MALECKI@scccvc.corning-cc.edu Subject: Hired Fund Raisers Query >From Paul Malecki at Corning Area Public Library Corning NY phone: 607-962-4860 fax: 607-936-3715 Internet: MALECKI@SCCCVC.CORNING-CC.EDU 25 July 1994 RE: Hired Fund Raisers Query Trustees of the Corning Area Public Library will soon undertake a local fund drive to underwrite various capital projects with an aggregate need of $800,000 plus. Serving a small city and rural area of 35,000 population, the library is situated on the northern edge of Appalachia, and has two Fortune 500 companies, Corning Inc and Dresser-Rand, headquartered within strolling distance. After reviewing experiences of local organizations, the library trustees have decided to hire a professional fund raising firm for the capital drive. And while Corning Inc gave 3.5 million dollars toward a building two decades ago, such direct corporate largess will not be coming our way any time soon. Rather, we will have to count on personal contributions which may or may not, depending on the status of the donor, be matched by the employer. If there is anyone out there with a similar size community in the Northeast, near Mid-West or Mid-Atlantic areas who has had recent experience with professional fund raisers, and is willing to share references and observations on specific firms, IÕd like to hear from you. A short reply to this query, with a return phone and some indication as to when I might give you a call, would be appreciated. TIA From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:33:58 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees > > On Thu, 21 Jul 1994 SethR100@aol.com wrote: > > And it's about time, too. All too often librarians tend to take their > missionary zeal so strongly to heart that they are willing to serve > anyone that walks in the door regardless of whether they have paid their > fair share for that service or not. > RIGHT ON. > > However, does your library recieve state aid? federal aid? If so, and no > > matter in what miniscule amounts, then the non-residents have contributed to > > the welfare of your library. > > No, the size of the contribution *is* a factor. RIGHT ON II. We are talking about entitlements. It is not so much how individuals contribute, but how government bureaucracies fund us. If the state wants statewide service, then the state better pay. B > > > Further, aren't most libraries supported by property taxes these days? Mine > > is. Not every resident resident pays property taxes. Should we demand a > > copy of a the residents mortgage before issuing a card? > > You should do what you think is fair. This is so open to debate that a > locality simply has to decide. But one aspect should be noted: in states > where libraries are funded by state-mandated property tax levels (like, say, > New Jersey), it is the wealthiest communities that decide not to fund a > library because the ticket would be so high. I'm sorry, but those folks > really lose my sympathy big time. > > The real answer here is that tenants pay property taxes indirectly, so they are equally entitled to any services funded by property taxes. In fact, tenants often pay MORE than their fair share of property taxes, and they can't write off their rent the way homeowners write off the cost of ownign property (something that utterly baffles me). Additionally, individuals are entitled to the services their government designates. If libraries are funded locally, then all local residents are entitled to local services. That's common sense. Finally, as Mark alludes, wealthy communities are often the stingiest. That's something known to churches and libraries. -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:34:28 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: Internet video ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rochelle Follender Subject: Re: Internet video ? I believe ALA has a video in the works which should be available VERY soon. You may want to give them a call. Rochelle Follender Montgomery County, MD rfollend@cap.gwu.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:35:02 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: Vendor change for Aquisitions? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Glendale Public Library Subject: Re: Vendor change for Aquisitions? We at Glendale Public Library now do the bulk of our purchasing from Ingram. They have fast(and I mean 1-2 day) delivery of items available. They respond immediately by E-mail to confirm orders. The fill rate is excellent, the discount is wonderful and they also have nice sales reps. If you would like more details,contact me at 818-548-4020, Glendale, CA. Nora Goldsmith or glndlads@class.org. On Sat, 23 Jul 1994 JFRANCA@mbln.bpl.org wrote: > I am thinking of switching from B&T to Ingram as main vendor for book > purchases.I am looking for feedback from libraries using Ingram as > principle vendor.Thank you. > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:35:48 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SethR100@aol.com Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees On July 25th Mark Smith wrote: >There is no logical way it can be argued that the small amount >that comes to a library by way of state aid should compel that >library to provide the same range of service afforded a resident >that is paying a significant amount. You might as well argue that >state universities be obliged to give free educations to anyone in >the state. The amount a non-resident pays to your library in state taxes may be miniscule. The total in state aid your library receives may be substantial. I wouldn't argue for free education from state schools, but I would argue for good, well-supported state schools that offer an education for *all* at well below the price of private schools. There is no "logical way" you can exclude tax payers from your library if you receive their tax money. >You should do what you think is fair. This is so open to debate >that a locality simply has to decide. But one aspect should be >noted: in states where libraries are funded by state-mandated >property tax levels (like, say, New Jersey), it is the wealthiest >communities that decide not to fund a library because the ticket >would be so high. I'msorry, but those folks really lose my >sympathy big time. When it is the wealthies communities that refuse to support their libraries, then I agree: no sympathy required. Massachusetts, where I'm from, has state-mandated property tax levels (2 1/2%) and it's the smaller, poorer community libraries which really suffer. Seth From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:37:05 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: Vendor change for acquisitions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Nancy Hunt, IFLS" Subject: RE:Vendor change for acquisitions I started out with Ingram for our system's Library Books-By-Mail program and switched to B&T a couple of years ago. Here were some of my reasons for doing this: Although Ingram would ship library rate, if the books are lost, the library must pay the bill for the lost books. I ended up sending most of my shipments via UPS, which was often more expensive, just to get them insured. I was also getting a lot of errors in shipments and a lack of responsiveness from Ingram. B&T ships library rate, but when books are lost, assumes responsibility for them. The library is not billed for lost books. So far, the shipments have been very accurate. Have you looked into negotiating with B&T? I've found them quite approachable. We worked out a contract for free shipping (which has since been extended to the Wisconsin state contract). This has saved us a lot (and will in the future--especially if the proposed 73% increase in library rate occurs). Talk to your representative about considering a switch and see if they can do anything for you to keep you as a customer. There were definitely things I did like about Ingram. I like their selection materials, the ease in figuring out their discounts (especially if you have their microfiche) and their monthly status reports. I also liked ordering electronically from them (but have not done so from B&T yet). Amy Alpine, Library Books-By-Mail Coordinator Indianhead Federated Library System Eau Claire, WI 715/839-5082 Freenet2@uwec.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:37:42 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: video cassette selection policy (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nancy Miller Subject: Re: video cassette selection policy According to Martha G. Goodson: > > I'm interested in selection policies for video cassettes, especially, featu > re films. One of our criteria is that it is a "classic". Another is that > it is an "award winner". We are finding these terms to be ambiguous and > too braod. Can anybody share your selection policies with us? > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > > We use awards, but do not require that the film be a classic, meaning we do purchase newly released films. We also require that the film have received at least two reviews with a least a three star rating in such publications as "Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide," "Roger Ebert's Video Companion," "Movies on TV and Videocassette" edited by Steven Scheuer. I also use BoxOffice magazine and read reviews in our local newspaper. Nancy Miller Virginia Beach Public Library nmiller@leo.vsla.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:40:37 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: Position (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: slad.cls@ncdcr.dcr.state.nc.us Subject: Position: North Carolina POSITION - LIBRARY DIRECTOR, WARREN COUNTY, NC The Trustees of the newly established Warren County Library are accepting applications for the position of Director. This employment position presents a unique and exciting opportunity to create a new, dynamic library and guide it through an ambitious 3-year development plan. Using the existing collection and facility, the Director will be responsible for designing a modern program of library service utilizing the latest technologies. Responsibilities will include collection development, public relations, outreach activities, hiring of staff and establishing ties with the State Library System. Automation of library operations is anticipated. Computer skills and the ability to train others in computer utilization is required. Minimum Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS, 3-5 years professional library experience. Eligibility for NC Public Librarian Certification. Salary range: $25,000 to $30,000. Warren County is a predominately rural county of 17,265, situated in the northeast portion of the State. The library is located in the county seat of Warrenton which has been designated by the Department of Interior as a National Historic District. Large portions of both Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake lie within Warren County. These and many other factors present varied and interesting housing possibilities. Residency in Warren County will be a condition of employment. Send resume, letter of application, and three references to: Selection Committee Warren County Memorial Library Courthouse Square Warrenton, NC 27589 Deadline for submitting application is August 31, 1994. -- Cal Shepard, Chief of Library Development State Library of North Carolina slad.cls@ncdcr.dcr.state.nc.us From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:41:41 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: loan periods (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: ADM_LIB@vax1.utulsa.edu Subject: loan periods ? I work at the Tulsa City-County Library System (population: 500,000+, service area: 500 sq. mi.+, 22 branches & a central library, annual circulation: 3.5 million+, holdings: 1.7 million+). Recently, a recommendation has been made that we change the length of our loan period for most materials from 14 days (with 2 renewals) to 21 days (with one renewal). Can anybody shed light on positive and/or negative attributes of such a change? Jon Walker adm_lib@vax1.tulsa.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:42:17 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: Audiovisual Formats ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Inglewood Public Library Subject: Re: Audiovisual Formats ? Don't forget some of the *OLD* technologies, such as 35mm slides, pictures, art prints, and even 16mm films (our library still has the last)! Sue Kamm Inglewood Public Library Inglewood, CA voice: 310/412-5613 fax: 310/412-8848 e-mail: inglewod@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:42:52 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: Information Kiosks ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Shirley Halligan" Subject: Information Kiosks ? We are thinking about purchasing a kiosk for our information system which includes our catalog, encyclopedia, periodical indexes, and Free- Net. I would appreciate any feedback from anyone who has installed a kiosk out in the community. I am especially interested in hearing what locations worked the best and how these locations were selected. Shirley Halligan Associate Director for Administration & Research Broward County Library 100 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (305)357-8480 halligan@mail.bcl.lib.fl.us From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:44:48 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: Audio brochure (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sierra Madre Public Library Subject: Audio brochure ? Do any libraries offer patrons with visual disabilities audio brochures describing their services? Would like to hear pros and cons before we decide to produce one. Thank you. Catriona Shafer STAR Project Coordinator Sierra Madre Public Library sierra@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:45:53 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: Drexel's College of Information Studies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Maryellen McDonald Subject: Drexel's College of Information Studies This announcement is being sent to multiple lists; please excuse any redundancies. Thank you. ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Maryellen McDonald 215-895-2483 mcdonalm@duvm.ocs.drexel.edu **Drexel University's College of Information Studies Awarded $1.1 Million for New Curriculum** In June, Drexel's College of Information Studies (CIS) received a $1.1 million grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to support the development of The Drexel Curriculum for Information and Computing Professionals. The College's goal in launching the four-year project is to lead the nation in providing information professionals to create and maintain the information infrastructure for the twenty-first century. In announcing the curriculum, CIS's Dean Richard H. Lytle said, "We will lead by developing new programs, educating students in those programs, and by disseminating evaluated programs widely to other educational institutions." The Drexel Curriculum for Information and Computing Professionals derives explicitly from the needs of society, and blends requisite disciplines such as computer science, software engineering, human factors, information systems, and library/information science. It integrates theory and practice in courses and laboratories, and employs new strategies to increase effectiveness of the faculty's curriculum management. The curriculum, which generates undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education from a common curricular base, will develop and implement new methodologies to support continuous revision and evaluation. In addition to changing program content, the curriculum will change the means of instructional delivery, building on the gains being made at CIS through the computer-supported cooperative learning project recently funded by a $750,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The Drexel Curriculum for Information and Computing Professionals blends the use of information technology and face-to-face encounters in delivery of courses. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan was established in 1930 to "help people to help themselves." As a private grantmaking organization, it provides seed money to organizations and institutions that have identified problems and designed constructive action programs aimed at solutions. Most Foundation grants are awarded in the areas of youth, leadership, philanthropy and volunteerism, community-based health services, higher education, foods systems, rural development, groundwater resources in the Great Lakes area, and economic development in Michigan. Programming priorities concentrate grants in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and southern Africa. July 1994 ========================================================================= Maryellen McDonald Program Manager office: (215) 895-2483 College of Information Studies FAX: (215) 895-2494 Drexel University INTERNET: mcdonalm@duvm.ocs.drexel.edu Philadelphia, PA 19104 From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:48:20 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: CIRCULATING SOFTWARE (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: plgrp@buffalolib.org Subject: CIRCULATING SOFTWARE ? I know that this topic has come up before, but this is (I think) a new twist: Do you make copies of software to circulate? If so, why? Who does the actual work of making the copy? I need justification to con- tinue the practice of making copies to circulate here at BECPL. Thank you. Erich Mayer, Librarian Buffalo & Erie County Public Library ac376@buffalo.freenet.edu Science & Technology Department mayere@buffalolib.org Layayette Square Buffalo, N.Y. 14203 From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:53:42 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: videocassette selection policy (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Shelteris@aol.com Subject: videocassette selection policy I just have a few ideas I think need consideration before you solidify your collection development policy: Does your library include in its collection only classic books? Only classic books on tape? Only classic music on tape or CD? How about computer disks or CDs? Do you have exercise tapes? are they classics? How about foreign films? Enchanted April and Howard's End but not Shirley Valentine? Who supports your library? Taxpayers? I suggest you think this through now before your collection gets skewed. We struggle to balance our materials expenditures, keep our patrons satisfied with best-sellers and quality fiction and non-fiction, while putting money into our non-book collection development as well. Our entertainment and informational video collections, CDs and tapes comprise about 15% of our collection and 40% of our circulation. The 21st century is coming. Lets be prepared. The paperless library is not what we thought it would be, and it doesn't look like new tchnologies are going to put us out of business after all Lisa Richland Floyd Memorial Library Greenport, NY The last library before Portugal. From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 26 22:54:16 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: CHANGE IN DIRECTORY OF FINS INFORMATION AGE LIBRARY (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Vigdor Schreibman - FINS Subject: CHANGE IN DIRECTORY OF FINS INFORMATION AGE LIBRARY ==================================================================== SPECIAL REPORT July 26, 1994 ==================================================================== The inforM system of the University of Maryland, has advised FINS editor Vigdor Schreibman, July 25, 1994 that there has been a change in the directory name of the Fins Information Age Library. Users should take notice of this directory name change. Follow these directions to browse the Fins Information Age Lib: If you have a Gopher client : gopher to inform.umd.edu and go to the directory Educational_Resources/AcademicResourcesBy Topic/Computers_and_Society/Fins_Information_Age If you have ftp : ftp to inform.umd.edu cd to inforM/Educational_Resources/Academic ResourcesByTopic/Computers_and_Society/Fins_Information_Age From publll Tue Jul 26 23:04:56 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:26 2005 Subject: White House Greetings for Elders Message-ID: <199407270304.XAA00147@nysernet.ORG> The subsequent seven messages are regarding the following: > From: GraceAnne A. DeCandido > > Does anyone know to what specific address one writes if one wants > White House Greetings sent to someone who has a 90th birthday, or a > golden wedding anniversary? > Please advise. > Sender: Glendora Public Library While going through our ready reference file today I stumbled across this and then saw your post tonight. "Receive a birthday or anniversary greeting from the White House. Recipient must be at least 80 years old and it must be at least a 50 year anniversary. Request must be mailed at least 2 months in advance and must be renewed each year. Write with all pertinent information to Greetings Office, The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20500." I can't guarantee that this information is still valid but I know the address is right . If anyone has other info please post. Jim Corwin @8-{> Glendora Public Library gplccen@class.org Sender: ai430@freenet.carleton.ca (Frances E Roehm) This is the information we have about Presidential greeting cards, taken from an article in _Family Circle_ magazine several years ago. Write in advance (four weeks is suffi- cient) to: The President Greetings Office Room 39 White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 The greetings are for an 80th or older birthday or 50th or more wedding anniversary. -- Frances E. Roehm voice: (309) 828-6091 fax: (309) 828-7312 e-mail: froehm@heartland.bradley.edu or ai430@freenet.carleton.ca Sender: "Joanna S. Wright (813) 861-3040" In Matthew Lesko's Information U.S.A., on p.5, he gives the address to contact: White House Greetings Office Washington, DC 20500 and the instructions: birthday greetings to individuals 80 or over; anniversary greetings to couples married 50 years or more; must notify the office, in writing, preferably 1 month or more ahead of time; include the name, address and zip code of the honoree(s); also include whether the event is a birthday or anniversary, how many years, and any other relevant information. Sender: "Quick Information Dept." The place to write is: Greetings Office The White House Washington D.C., 20500 This office sends greetings from the President for celebrating 50th or subsequent wedding anniversaries and 80th and subsequent birthdays. Quick Information Center/Seattle Public Library Sender: Maureen Baugh - Farmington The address we have in our ready reference file is: Greetings Office Office of the President White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC 20500 Greetings can be sent for any birthday from 80 up, and anniversaries 50 and up. You can also call any congressmen or senator to make the request. I hope this information is still accurate - our card is dated 4/92! Sender: "Metro. Coop. Library System" In order to get a greeting from the President, write to the following address: The President Greetings Office 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500 MCLS Reference Center mclsref@class.org (213) 228-7575, voice (213) 228-7579, fax Sender: GF@lpl.org (gina fredericks) Send your request (at least one month in advance) to: Attn: Greetings Office Office of the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 ========================================================================== Views expressed in this posting are those of the individual author only. Liverpool Public Library | voice - 315.457.0310 310 Tulip Street | fax - 315.453.7867 Liverpool, NY 13088-4997 | (return email address found in header) From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 28 21:59:35 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mark Smith Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees On Wed, 27 Jul 1994 SethR100@aol.com wrote: > The point I'm trying to make in this thread is that I think the typical > librarian response to non-resident users is tired and ill-thought out. It's > is most definitely *not* based on any logic of taxation--which is not logical > to begin with. You're right, Seth, the logic does not really have to do with taxation. It has to do with accountability. A library director is accountable to those who pay the her salary. If a director can justify taking scarce and costly resources away from those who paid for them and giving them to those who didn't pay for them, then fine. But that is a tough argument to make. Not that it can't be made. We've got some fine librarians in this state who have made that argument successfully. (Others, by the way, simply open wide the doors and hope the city manager or mayor or the local media don't find out. This seems like a more risky strategy to me.) My personal view is that a library manager's first responsibility should be to their primary clientele. And that if a citizen lives in a town that doesn't care enough about library service to pay for it, then they shouldn't go looking to the next town over for a free ride. >(Don't > assume you know my position on this. I'm merely arguing against what I think > are tired arguments) I'm sorry we bore you with our tired arguments. Perhaps you'd like to offer some fresh insights so that we will know what your position is. And after we exhaust this thread, let's go back and pick up your question of networked resources and local jurisdictions. This is somewhat related to the issue above, but more complex (and interesting) because of what the so-called virtual library does to the whole concept of a community library. Mark Smith Texas State Library From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 28 22:00:06 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: CIRCULATING SOFTWARE ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Glendora Public Library Subject: CIRCULATING SOFTWARE ? Erich--we make a copy of the circulating software and circulate the copies, keeping the original in-house. Staff or volunteers do the copying for us. We have had software corrupted with viruses or damaged and with the original as backup we can easily recreate. Jill Patterson, Glendora Public Library From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 28 22:00:43 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Book Displays (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: JP1311S@ACAD.DRAKE.EDU Subject: Book Displays In our library we are discussing the management of displays of books on a specific topic (such as "Iowa Children's Choice Awards") or temporary book displays on specific themes. Does your library ever do this? How is this managed from an access standpoint if a library worker has to remember to look in two possible places for a specific book. Is this practice creating a headache for patrons looking for a specific title, or do you see it as an aid in helping patrons make selection choices. We are considering getting rid of this practice in our library altogether. Thanks, Judy Proksa Head of Children's Services West Des Moines Public Library 1105 Grand Ave. West Des Moines, IA 50265 From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 28 22:02:14 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leila Shapiro Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees It has been really interesting sitting here in Maryland and reading all of the opinions about library users from other areas and if they should pay, how much, etc. We in Maryland consider our state library heaven for a number of reasons. Basically, it is that we all agree that we want to provide the best library service we can to all residents. Maryland has a strong county, as opposed to a township, system. There is a modest amount of money from the state per capita and the rest is up to the property-and-other tax raising mechanics in each county. In our state a card holder in any county has immediate rights to use the library in any other and all other counties. Our systems are not necessarily compatible. No matter. Your card identifies you and we will happily provide you with our card. My particular library system is in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The same spirit of cooperation holds here too. A card holder from the city or one of the six or seven surrounding counties can use any library freely. I guess we figure we all have tax burdens and it all comes out equal in the end. In case this sounds too much like heaven, it isn't. There has been a rather serious problem between two jurisdictions. The one with better funded libraries, thus more and newer materials, found itself supporting citizens from its neighbor who were using its resources way beyond normalcy. Kind of unfair advantage-taking. All of us in the state are waiting with baited breath to see if a reasonable solution can be worked out. Leila Shapiro Montgomery County, MD From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 28 22:03:05 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Ron Grimes Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees So far in this discussion I haven't seen a mention of reciprocal borrowing privileges. Here in the Washington DC area, many jurisdictions subscribe to an agreement whereby residents of one jurisdiction are entitled to borrow directly from another, the only requirement being getting a library card (to work in the particular jurisdiction's circ system). For example, a DC resident may borrow from Montgomery, Prince George's, or Fairfax county; a Fairfax County resident may borrow from Montgomery, etc. This eliminates a whole realm of fussbudgetry. Ron Grimes Reference Librarian rgrimes@cap.gwu.edu Rockville Regional Library Montgomery Co. Dept. of Public Libraries Rockville, Md. 20850 From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 28 22:04:08 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: carolyn@infi.net (Carolyn Caywood) Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees Seth said: > > Finally, I find this whole discussion very ironic in light of the push shown > on this list to get libraries connected to the internet. Consider: as more > and more catalogues are available on-line, the boundaries between my town > library and your town library are going to change. They may even disappear. YES! I am encountering reactions to the Net that amount to "They're not my customers" -- using lists, newsgroups, etc to get answers, but never repaying in kind. That ain't gonna work for long. As we train new Internet users, we have to spend time on its ethic as well as gopher commands. And, that ethic leads to a more global perception of customers for all library service. I am sympathetic to libraries that are abused by neighboring communities, but I'd prefer to see them take documentation of that and turn it into an argument for the other communities to provide library service. Since library users tend to be voters, politicians are motivated. Most communities take pride in their libraries and may be more willing than we think to change the situation. A broader definition of community may also be helpful when challenged on community standards. Carolyn Caywood % Save the time of the Reader % carolyn@infi.net % --Ranganathan's 4th Law % FAX:804-464-6741 936 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23455 804-460-7519 From publll Fri Jul 29 19:52:24 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Internet Info Message-ID: <199407292352.TAA22785@nysernet.ORG> From: Steve Cisler, Apple Library I'm getting ready to do a presentation on the Internet in Havana, Cuba in August, and I decided to put together a variety of text sources on one disk for all the DOS and Mac users in the audience. If you want to ftp the collection of files (list is appended), use anonymous ftp to connect to ftp.apple.com (not apple.com) and look in the /alug/NETWORKS directory for INET.ZIP and INETZIP.TXT. There are unZip programs for the Mac, though it's prdominantly used in the DOS world (according to my cultural ambassadors from that world). Steve Cisler Apple Library sac@apple.com --- INET.ZIP is a collection of ASCII files with information about the Internet. Compiled by Steve Cisler (sac@apple.com) for the Apple Library Users Group. COUNTRY.TXT is a list of countries that have various connections to the Internet (mail gateways, UUCP, Fidonet, direct connections) 7/94 --More-- EARN.TXT is a guide to network tools such as gopher, WWW, and many others. 9/93 EFFGUIDE.TXT is a complete guidebook to the Internet, written by Adam Gaffin for the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Sponsored by Apple Computer, Inc. Formerly called "The Big Dummys Guide to the Internet". 3/94 FTPFAQ.TXT is a guide to use file transfer protocol. GORE.GII is U.S. Vice President Gore's speech at the Internation Telecommunications Union meeting in Buenos Aires in March 1994. It concerns the Global Information Infrastructure. INFONETS.TXT includes pointer to other information about networks. LIBRARY.NII is a draft document about the role of libraries in the National Information Infrastructure. 6/94 MAIL.TXT is a guide to sending electronic mail between various networks. 12/93 NEWUSER.TXT A very short guide for the new Internet user. NII.TXT National Information Infrastructure: Agenda for Action is the seminal document from the U.S. government on its vision of the future of telecommunications. 9/93 NSF694.TXT June 1994 statistics for NSFNet use. PROTECT.TXT Protection and the Internet, an article by Steve Cisler about countries, organizations, and cultures trying to control the access to the Internet. 9/93 SURFING.TXT Jean Polly's introductory article on the Internet. 5/93 TRAIN.TXT Training materials for network users and teachers. 1/93 USENET.TXT A primer for the world's largest set of bulletin board discussions groups. By Gene Spafford 5/93 WWW.FAQ A frequently asked questions file for World Wide Web, the Swiss hypertext system. 7/94 YANOFF.TXT Scott Yanoff's list of interesting information sources on the Internet. 6/94 From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 19:53:23 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: loan periods ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: DUNCAN R MCCOY Subject: Re: loan periods ? On Tue, 26 Jul 1994 ADM_LIB@vax1.utulsa.edu wrote: > I work at the Tulsa City-County Library System (population: 500,000+, > service area: 500 sq. mi.+, 22 branches & a central library, annual > circulation: 3.5 million+, holdings: 1.7 million+). > > Recently, a recommendation has been made that we change the length of > our loan period for most materials from 14 days (with 2 renewals) to > 21 days (with one renewal). > > Can anybody shed light on positive and/or negative attributes of such > a change? > > Jon Walker > adm_lib@vax1.tulsa.edu > Jon: The Boulder City Library moved from a 14-day loan period to a 21-day loan period several years ago. The reason we did it was because we were experiencing about 17% circulation growth over about a two year period and we were looking for ways to cut staff workload. There is very little literature out there on the effects of change in loan period, but what we saw seemed to indicate that we could expect a temporary decline in circulation transactions, which would gradually return to about the same number as before. Since part of the circulation universe contains a work-load component of overdue processing activity, we were interested in how the change would affect that activity. We studied rates of return for a month before and after the change in loan period to see how the pattern of returns changed (i.e., when returns occurred in days before and after the due date. What we found was interesting: after the switch to the 21-day loan period, the number of items returned overdue 7 days or less dropped about 30%. This turned out to be a blessing both to staff and patrons: patrons didn't have to hassle with small-change library fines and so were happy about the switch and staff didn't have to take the time at the circ desk confronting patrons with this, either. Overdue returns 7-14 days overdue dropped about 5%. The overall circulation after the change to 21-day loans did not decline, but the rate of growth did. Instead of the 15-17% circulation increases, these dropped to +5-7%, much more manageable in light of the fact that we were not in a position to be continually adding more circ staff. We anticipated that the change to a 21-day loan might create a problem with availability of best-sellers, so we doubled our McNaughton account coverage from 250 units to 500 units. This has also worked out very well and allowed us to maintain a good selection of new fiction, in spite of the longer loan period. Duncan R. McCoy Boulder City Library Boulder City, NV duncan@nevada.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 19:54:17 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: CIRCULATING SOFTWARE ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: DUNCAN R MCCOY Subject: Re: CIRCULATING SOFTWARE ? On Tue, 26 Jul 1994 plgrp@buffalolib.org wrote: > I know that this topic has come up before, but this is (I think) a new > twist: Do you make copies of software to circulate? If so, why? Who > does the actual work of making the copy? I need justification to con- > tinue the practice of making copies to circulate here at BECPL. > Thank you. > > Erich Mayer, Librarian > Buffalo & Erie County Public Library ac376@buffalo.freenet.edu > Science & Technology Department mayere@buffalolib.org > Layayette Square > Buffalo, N.Y. 14203 > Erich: A number of years ago, when I was director of the public library in Laramie, WY, we made and circulated copies of MS-DOS and Apple shareware. Staff made the copies and, as originally envisioned, were supposed to inspect software returning from circulation. We decided after doing this a while that circulating software was an almighty hassle. There was an awful lot of work involved, patrons would run programs on the library's disks, although asked to make their own copies on the informational labels we provided, we did a lot of hand-holding in terms of providing advice on printing of manuals, tried to advise on the use of the several hundred programs we made available. In my honest opinion, it didn't work very well. What we're doing at Boulder City Library is making available the PC-SIG Software Library on CD-ROM. We've been using the 8th Edition which has a complete printed catalog, of which we bought copies to circulate, copies for reference, and office copies. The PC-SIG Software Library (we have the MS-DOS programs available) contains thousands of programs of almost every sort and some are really good (some are not so good, but that's part of the adventure). The patron reads the program descriptions in the catalog, lets us know his/her selection, and the Library will run off a copy for the patron to keep on a disks they provide or on disks that we'll sell them. We will do up to 5 disks at a time/patron. This service works much better than circulating the software. Since what we make available is shareware and public domain stuff, we don't have to worry about copywrite infringement, the programs are not downloaded from BB's or FTP'd from other sites and are checked for viruses at PC-SIG before they go onto the CD. We've not heard any reports of virus problems in any of the literally thousands of copies we've made. We don't have to mess with preparing disks for circulation, we don't have to check for personal files or viruses on library disks on return and people can use their software however they want. There are also Apple II and MAC CD-based software libraries available, but we haven't gotten into these because we don't have a lot of Apple and MAC computer users in our community. You might, and if so, these might be worth exploring. In any case, I wouldn't recommend circulating software unless you have a lot of extra staff time available to make it work properly. Otherwise, it'll probably drive you nuts. Duncan R. McCoy Boulder City Library Boulder City, NV duncan@nevada.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 19:54:53 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: ?Xanadu Project (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: San Francisco Public Library Subject: ?Xanadu Project Hello, Are any of you aware of resources on the Net which discuss the Xanadu Project as proposed by Ted Nelson? I am particularly interested in finding any discussion group or file that deals with eliminating libraries in regards to this project. TIA! Cathy Nyhan San Francisco Public Library cathyn@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 19:55:31 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Upping the Loan Period. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mike Charton, Parsippany Public Library" Subject: Upping the Loan Period. We have a 14 Day loan period for books on the reserve list, and audio material, 1 day for entertainment videos (more if we are closed any days in between), and 28 days for everything else. You don't really want your loan period to be less than 14 days for a bestseller, because what if it is a thick book and they can't get through it? 14 Days should give them enough time. The trick is to limit the number of bestseller they can check out at once. With other stuff, the longer the loan period if you can do it, the better. It will cut down on renewals and may cut down on overdues. Obviously, there has to be a limit somewhere, but maybe yoiu can look over your statistics and see how long overdue certain items are. Other items, you may want to cut the loan period to boost circulation if people don't keep them long. See what works. Mike From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 19:58:15 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Hourly Statistics (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mike Charton, Parsippany Public Library" Subject: Hourly Statistics Please let me know if anyone has the following: I'm keeping an hourly patron count in my branch. I want to know if there is a method for factoring in light, heat air conditioning and staff costs,to figure out if it is worth closing certain hours. Thanks for the hand. Mike From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:00:21 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Modular Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: golden@lpl.org (Fay Golden) Subject: Re: Modular Libraries the same company that does the kiosks for malls also builds freestanding modular buildings with the same concept of towers for the collections. Porta Structures Ind/Modular Systems Inc. 1325 14th St., NW ; Washington, DC 20005. (202) 332-5186. *Fay Ann Golden, Director * Liverpool Public Library* *310 Tulip Street, Liverpool, New York 13088 * *email: golden@lpl.org * phone: (315)457-0310 x101* *fax: (315)453-7867* tdd: (315) 453-7873* From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:01:08 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Sailor...used to be Seymour (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mendy Gunter Subject: Sailor...used to be Seymour I think that if you are not aware of the Sailor project you will be interested to read part of the article that was published in the Balt. Sun on July 27, 1994 on p. B1. Sailor is the network that Maryland has been working on to connect all the public library's catologs and a few databases and the Internet. The Enoch Pratt Free Library has just opened up a modem pool to the public with 16 lines. There will be nodes throughout the state so that the majority of people should be able to access Sailor with a local phone call. Other counties will be opening up their modem pools soon. There will be no online charges for access to the Internet. Pratt is offering a fee-based Internet E-mail accounts. There are 2 types of accounts. For $35 a year, users receive and e-mail address with one meg. of storage space. For $100 a year, users get 5 meg. of storage space, as well as access to FTP. You can access Sailor at 192.188.199.5. If you are curious about this project, there is a publication I believe titled The Seymour Plan which outlines this project. If anyone wants more information, I would be very happy to help locate it for you. You can email me at my address. Mendy Gunter CLIS student Univ. Of Maryland mgunter@wam.umd.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:05:52 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: looking for story (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Youth Services - Southfield Subject: looking for story Title: about a lion, He Who Tries to Prove Himself makes a Fool of Himself. Patron is a story teller. Heard the story about 4 or 5 weeks ago. Would like to find it. Story teller's name was Pricilla Jackson, may live in Detroit. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:06:21 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Coming of age books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: kip@astro.washington.edu (Kip) Subject: Re: Coming of age books >A patron wants suggestions on coming of age books similar to Catcher in >the Rye, from a female point of view. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks. Celine by Brock Cole has been my favorite so far. You might also try Weetzie Bat (plus sequels) by Bloch (or Block? - I'm at home) Kip From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:07:07 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Posting Notices Question (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 29 Jul 1994 10:35:33 -0500 (CDT) From: Susan Kaye Soy To: publll@nysernet.ORG Subject: Posting Notices Question The Austin Public Library staff is discussing placing a community bulletin board in the neighborhood libraries. Customers would be able to post their own notices about school car washes, typing services, babysitting services, lost pets, scout meetings, etc. on these bulletin boards. I would like to hear from you if you have tried this in your library. Do you have written guidelines about the posting requirements to share? What problems have you encountered? Thanks for your help. Sue Soy soy@tenet.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:10:50 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Speakers needed (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 29 Jul 1994 10:42:22 -0500 (CDT) From: Susan Kaye Soy To: publll@nysernet.ORG Subject: Speakers needed Various Texas Library Association conference planning committees are at work preparing programs for the next TLA Conference in Dallas. We are interested in finding experts on Library Security matters to speak to our association. If you are interested or have a recommendation for a speaker on this topic, please let me know. One of the preconference sessions for this conference will be a session on Strategic Planning for Libraries. We are interested in hearing from you if you are interested in speaking on this topic or have a recommendation for a speaker. Sue Soy, Austin Public Library 512-499-7434 soy@tenet.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:13:00 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: M-Link Newsbytes Vol. 4, no. 16 July 29, 1994 (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 29 Jul 94 11:52:04 -0400 From: Sue Davidsen To: Newsbyte.Distribution@vienna.hh.lib.umich.edu Subject: M-Link Newsbytes Vol. 4, no. 16 July 29, 1994 M-Link Newsbytes Vol. 4, no. 16 July 29, 1994 WHOLE FROG PROJECT Only it's not whole anymore after you go through this interactive dissection! The Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Imaging and Distributing Computing Group has taken the basic junior high science project high tech. The dissection is performed at the major organ level and views can be generated from many different angles. We suggest you use Mosaic, Cello or some other www client since Lynx will not show you the graphics.URL: http://george.lbl.gov/ITG.hm.pg.docs/dissect/info.html VIRTUAL VACATION -- C'EST MAGNIFIQUE! Vienna, Paris, Munich, Athens, Hong Kong, Milan, Amsterdam, Madrid, Stockholm, London, Boston, New York, Chicago, Washington D.C. ... Wish you were there? How about a quick virtual subway ride? The Subway Navigator is an interactive service available via gopher that lets you choose a starting and stopping point in the aforementioned cities' (and more!) subway or metro systems. It will map out a route for you and tell you how long the trip should take. Check out this and the Weather and you should be ready to roll! In GoMLink under Entertainment & Recreation/Travel or point to gopher.jussieu.fr and choose the Subway Navigator. In French or English. COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY UPDATE The U.S. Department of Commerce's _Commerce Business Daily_ is available on the Internet both full-text (for a fee) and two searchable files for the opportunities to bid on government contracts are provided here free. CNS On-line Systems and Softshare Government Information Systems will set up a company profile and automatically mail out articles that meet that profile for a fee. The CBD is updated every business day and offers 1 day and ten day keyword searching of the text. For the free articles via gopher: cscns.com or for more information about setting up a company profile contact info@cscns.com COMPREHENSIVE DISABILITY RESOURCE LIST There is a short but comprehensive list of Internet resources on disabilities available from the Do-It program. For a copy ftp it from hawking.u.washington.edu or if you'd like a copy by e-mail, contact Dean Martineau: deamar@u.washington.edu SMOKE FREE DINING The Michigan Citizens for Smoke Free Air is providing a free guide to 172 totally smoke-free restaurants in Michigan. Send an SASE to Michigan Citizens for Smoke Free Air, Box 69042, Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069. ALPENA LIBRARY RECEIVES JOINT AWARD (And they run the nicest joint we know in Alpena!) Two Alpena Zonta Clubs received recognition and an international literacy award for "Outstanding Clubs in 1993" at this year's annual convention. The two groups, in a joint project with the Alpena County Library, provided 50 parent-friendly kits to help make reading a "rewarding, challenging, exciting experience for youngsters and their parents". Since they were made available in November of 1993, the kits have been checked out over 500 times. The $400 award will be used to produce more kits to meet the increasing demand. Congratulations to Assistant Library Director Judi Stillion who led the effort! ========================================= _M-Link Newsbytes_ is distributed every Friday morning by the University of Michigan Library's M- Link project. Readers can send a message to _M-Link Newsbytes_ by sending electronic mail to : davidsen@umich.edu This newsletter is not copyrighted and may be reproduced in part or its entirety with credit given to _M-Link Newsbytes._ From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:13:56 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: internet providers in the chicago area (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: harris@evanston.lib.il.us Subject: internet providers in the chicago area The Evanston Public Library, located in a suburb bordering Chicago, is extremely interested in having full internet access for the staff and providing access for the public in the library. Currently we have e-mail only through DRANET. We are interested in becoming a node, not just having dial-up access, and are currently able (we hope) to do this as part of our new building. We are talking with our near neighbor, Northwestern University, about using them as a provider, but I am interesting in knowing who the other possible providers in this area would be, so I can compare costs, services, etc. If anyone has names, address (e- and snail mail) that they can suggest, and particularly have experience with, I would really appreciate it. Thanks Marlene Harris harris@evanston.lib.il.us Technical Services Manager tel:(708)866-0325 Evanston Public Library From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:14:31 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Job Posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: 427SPENCER@delphi.com Subject: Job Posting LIBRARIAN GIS/Documents Full time, public library position available working in St. Charles County, near St. Louis, Missouri. Work with various local government entities developing cooperative GIS (Geographic Information Systems) programs and local government documents depository. Responsible for selecting Federal and State materials, providing high level reference service, ensuring adherence to depository laws and regulations, and supervising documents paraprofessional. Perform on-line searches, instruct customers and staff in use of collection, and represent the library at regional and national meetings. Work schedule will include day, evening and weekend hours as well as some general reference responsibilities. We are seeking a creative individual that excels at working with government entities. Must have an accredited Masters in Library Science degree, 3 years related experience/education. Prefer experience with depository collection, with public library reference, and with CD-ROM products, on-line searches, and Internet sources. Excellent benefits and salary beginning at $33,024 yearly. Send resume by August 15, 1994 to: Human Resources Coordinator St. Charles City-County Library District P.O. Box 529 St. Peters, MO 63376 voice - (314) 441-2300 fax - (314) 441-3132 E-Mail - STCHARLES@DELPHI.COM Equal Opportunity Employer From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:15:12 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Matthew Gilmore (DC Pub. Lib)" Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees Cooperation between jurisdictions is an ongoing problem--rather communication is. Rarely do we know in DC what levels of service the suburbs are providing. There may be conversations on the highest levels but not amongst us front-line people. This can be problematic when online searching and limited online budgets are at stake. It is quite clear that heavy use is made of some of our branches by suburban residents. Matthew Gilmore DC Public Library mgilmore@capcon.net According to Leila Shapiro: . . It has been really interesting sitting here in Maryland and reading all of . the opinions about library users from other areas and if they should pay, . how much, etc. . . We in Maryland consider our state library heaven for a number of reasons. . Basically, it is that we all agree that we want to provide the best . library service we can to all residents. Maryland has a strong county, as . opposed to a township, system. There is a modest amount of money from the . state per capita and the rest is up to the property-and-other tax raising . mechanics in each county. . . In our state a card holder in any county has immediate rights to use the . library in any other and all other counties. Our systems are not . necessarily compatible. No matter. Your card identifies you and we will . happily provide you with our card. . . My particular library system is in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The . same spirit of cooperation holds here too. A card holder from the city or . one of the six or seven surrounding counties can use any library freely. . I guess we figure we all have tax burdens and it all comes out equal in . the end. . . In case this sounds too much like heaven, it isn't. There has been a . rather serious problem between two jurisdictions. The one with better . funded libraries, thus more and newer materials, found itself supporting . citizens from its neighbor who were using its resources way beyond . normalcy. Kind of unfair advantage-taking. All of us in the state are . waiting with baited breath to see if a reasonable solution can be worked out. . . Leila Shapiro . Montgomery County, MD . Matthew Gilmore mgilmore@capcon.net D.C. Public Library Washingtoniana Division 202.727.1213 ________Celebrating the Bicentennial of the District of Columbia________ 1791-2002 * * * From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:15:59 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Microcomputer Labs in PLs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: slad.ejc@ncdcr.dcr.state.nc.us Subject: Microcomputer Labs in PLs Any public libraries with on-going public access microcomputer labs (Internet access not necessary) with official policy statements? Do your users sign agreements? Any prerequisities for using the lab? Time limits? Are appointments needed? I plan to contact some of the libraries mentioned in _Public access microcomputers: a handbook for libraries_ by Dewey but would like to get as much information via e-mail from others esp. small to medium size serving rural populations. Please respond to me directly. Thanks -- Elaine J. Christian State Library of NC slad.ejc@ncdcr.dcr.state.nc.us voice: 919/733-2570 fax: 919/733-8748 From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:21:53 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: Non-Residents (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Hage - Rochester Hills Subject: Non-Residents Reciprocity for print materials is a little different for dial access to electronic materials. There are at least two issues to be discussed on dial in access to non-residents. The first relates to licensing from electronic vendors. Generally when we purchase CD ROM materials we are granted to use on a limited basis (site licenses, "x" number of terminals, etc.). When we allow non-residents to dial into those resources, we need to review the provisions within our specific license. The second issue relates to the use of dial in ports or modems. Do any of us have unlimited funds to provide unlimited ports. By being the electronic gateway for a region, do we jeopardize the entire service. Is it fair for our local taxpayers to get busy signals because we don't have enough lines to handle the vol. of traffic? In the best of all possible worlds it would be great to offer free unlimited access to one and all. But unless you live in Westphalia, this generally isn't possible. Christine Lind Hage, Director Voice: (810)650-7122 Rochester Hills Public Library Fax: (810)650-7121 500 Olde Towne Road Email: hagec@metronet.lib.mi.us Rochester, MI 48307-2043 From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 29 20:22:32 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:04:28 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SethR100@aol.com Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees Mark Smith writes, << A library director is accountable to those who pay the her salary. If a director can justify taking scarce and costly resources away from those who paid for them and giving them to those who didn't pay for them, then fine. But that is a tough argument to make. >> Isn't this a variation of the "no tax, no use" argument? After all, out-of-towners have paid some taxes that may be going to the library. Aren't you really saying that this is a political issue? In Massachusetts we have very complicated (you might even call them nuanced) regulations about providing services to non-residents. A library in town Y must be open x amount of hours as figured by population before the library in town Z needs to offer Y residents library services (sorry, I don't have the exact formula). We are, of course, free to deny services to anyone from out of town, but we lose state aid if residents of Y are denied and the Y library is open its required x number of hours. << I'm sorry we bore you with our tired arguments. Perhaps you'd like to offer some fresh insights so that we will know what your position is. >> I was surly. I apologize. << And after we exhaust this thread, let's go back and pick up your question of networked resources and local jurisdictions. This is somewhat related to the issue above, but more complex (and interesting) because of what the so-called virtual library does to the whole concept of a community library. >> I agree. I'm ready to drop it now unless you want to get in the last word. Be my guest. What do you do when your catalogue is seen by patrons and librarians from other libraries? Our reference librarians are taking more and more calls from folks across the state who have seen a book listed in our on-line catalogue and want to know if it's in. ILL is increasing. So are the number out-of-town, reciprocal patrons. We let any patron with a CWMars card check out materials. My library's circulation, opac software, and databases are run by a consortium called CWMars. I think we are just beginning to see some of the consequences of joining the net. What else should we expect? Seth From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:41:29 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:13 2005 Subject: focus groups (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kenna Forsyth Subject: focus groups Re: Meg Van Patten's request for information on focus groups.I helped Montgomery County P.L. conduct a focus group of their business community's information needs in late 1992. They were embarking on a fee-based research and document delivery service. You might want to call Suzanne Carbone, 301-217-3875 (Rockville, Md.) for more information or me for questions asked (410-887-6177). Also, ALA's CLENE Round Table (Continuing Library Education Network and Exchange) has a publication you might be interested in: A Focus Group Interview Manual - $10, call Margaret Myers at ALA 800-545-2433 x4278. From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:42:10 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: children's services (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kenna Forsyth Subject: children's services I am enjoying the discussion on circulation/output measures/children's services. You may be interested in a publication to come out this summer from ALA's CLENE Round Table (Continuing Library Education Network and Exchange) titled Self-Assessment Guide for Children's Services, developed and written by Minnesota's Office of Library Development and Services. Call Margaret Myers at ALA, 800-545-2433 x4278 for more information From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:42:55 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: ? Board Policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: carolyn@infi.net (Carolyn Caywood) Subject: Re: ? Board Policies > > I am looking for Board policies on Ethics and on Conflict of Interest. > Does any library out there have any good examples? > > __________________________________________ > > Karen Harrison, Chief Librarian > Thunder Bay Public Library phone (807) 344-3585/9 > 285 Red River Road fax (807) 345-8727 > Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada e-mail kharriso@flash.lakeheadu.ca > P7B 1A9 > Where???? On the north shore of Lake Superior > __________________________________________ > I assume you mean Library Board policies? Our library makes do with eendorsing the ALA Code of Ethics. The Municipal government created a code of ethics about 10 years ago, but supposedly it is undergoing revision and thus not available for external consumption at present. Did you have any specifics in mind that might be considered by the ALA Ethics committee as they redraft? Carolyn Caywood % Save the time of the Reader % carolyn@infi.net % --Ranganathan's 4th Law % FAX:804-464-6741 936 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23455 804-460-7519 From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:43:43 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: ? Genre Collections - display (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leila Shapiro Subject: Re: ? Genre Collections - display We are a busy public library, annual circ about 700,000, and do shelve our fiction by genre, although I am not at all sure if this is the best way to do it. However, we select out only three types: mysteries, sci fi and westerns. The reason I am unsure about our decision is that in general it is easier for people to find everything in one alphabet or one number sequence. However, the people who ready these three genres are so special and so selective it seems to work to give them their own sections. I do feel strongly that there is too much overlap to pull out romances in hardback (we do have a paperback romance section but that is because there are paperback publishers) or spy or espionage or techno-thrillers. Or humor, etc. Hope this helps. Leila Shapiro Montgomery County, MD On Fri, 1 Jul 1994, VDGV MLN302450 wrote: > Dandenong Valley Regional Library Service is evaluating the way we display our > fiction collections. At present, the fiction is shelved in one alphabetic > sequence by Author. While this assists in locating specific works it is > difficult to browse for genre types (science fiction, westerns etc). > > We are considering rearranging our shelving and display so that the collection > is divided by genre. This is hoped to provide better browsing access. > > Has any other public library arranged their fiction in this manner? > Are there problems is locating specific titles or authors when the collection > is divided. What has been public response? > > I would appreciate any information or suggestions on genre arrangements. > > Paul Mercieca > Reference and Information Networks Manager. > > Dandenong Valley Regional Library Service > 336 Springvale Road Springvale 3171 > Victoria. Australia. > From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:44:28 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: uses for relational dbs? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Marilyn Mulla 813-273-3714 Subject: RE: uses for relational dbs? We use FoxPro for a number of things such as acquisition of materials, selection lists that can be re-ordered in a variety of ways to suit certain situations, personnel tracking, supplies tracking and ordering, etc. We do not use it for circ or anything like that because our Dynix system takes care of that, but we find it invaluable for a number of other applications. Marilyn Mulla Tampa-Hillsborough county Public Library From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:56:32 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: Periodicals: Open or Closed Stacks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mags Subject: Periodicals: Open or Closed Stacks? Here at Seattle Public Library we are about to make a big move. We are putting out all of our unbound magazines on open stacks. At present we have most of them available through paging. The present system is very unwieldy; we are using too much staff time to fetch magazines. The present system has come about for a variety of reasons, including space problems, the peculiar layout of the building, history, and in order to keep from losing copies. We now have some free space so we are moving everything out in the open. We expect to have a lot of lost or damaged issues and to have patron complaints about the change. I am curious to know how other libraries deal with their magazines. If your magazines are out in the open do you lose a lot of them? How do you replace them? How many libraries keep closed stacks of periodicals? I would appreciate any replies, either to me or to the list. Thanks, Patrick Grace Seattle Public Library 206-386-4139 pgrace@spl.lib.wa.us From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:57:33 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: Dynix Library Automation Center (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: South Pasadena Public Library Subject: Dynix Library Automation Center ? Has anyone experienced Dynix Library Automation Center or any other similiar systems ? Are there any problems with the systems, please let us know. Thanks. Barbara Ustick Phone # (818) 441-7832 South Pasadena Public Library Fax # (818) 799-2326 1100 Oxley Street E-Mail sopas@class.org South Pasadena, CA 91030 From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:58:53 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: PLA Small and Medium Sized Libraries Branch Committee (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mike Charton, Parsippany Public Library" Subject: PLA Small and Medium Sized Libraries Branch Committee I am now the chair of the PLA Small & Medium Sized Libraries Branch Committee. We are looking for two things: 1. New members. 2. Ideas to conduct a program at PLA in Portland, Oregon or at ALA in Orlando, Florida in 1996. The mission of the committee is to tackle issues relevant to branches in small and medium sized libraries. If interested, please contact me by e-mail at Charton@main.morris.org. or by mail at Mike Charton Parsippany Public Library 292 Parsippany Road Parsippany, New Jersey 07054. Telephone (201) 887-5150 Fax. (201) 887-0062. Thanks for your help. Mike From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 22:59:54 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: Newsletter contest (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joy Schwarz Subject: Newsletter contest Here's a newsletter contest our Community Relations Coordinator and Graphic Arts Specialist know about: "Share the Wealth" contest Library Public Relations Council The Library 2 Jean Walling Civic Center East Brunswick, NJ 08816 \ o \___________\/ )___________/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Joy Schwarz \ Interlibrary Loan Librarian Winnefox Library System Oshkosh, WI USA From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 23:00:58 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: Children's borrower's cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: George Needham Subject: Children's borrower's cards ? On behalf of a caller, I need to gather some information on how you register children for library cards. Do you have a minimum age or grade level at which you register kids? Do you require that they be able to write their names (first name only? first and last?) before you give them cards? Please reply directly to me by e-mail (U22540@ala.org), fax (1-312-280- 5029), voice (1-800-545-2433, ext. 5025) or snail mail (50 E. Huron St., Chicago IL 60611, the best way to get me copies of your policies or publicity materials, if you are so inclined.) As far as I could tell from a brief literature search, there hasn't been much research on this topic, so I'll post anything I find to the net. Thank you in advance for your kind assistance and good counsel! George Needham, PLA Executive Director From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 23:02:12 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: appropriate wording (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sierra Madre Public Library Subject: appropriate wording ? At the Sierra Madre Public Library (CA) we are working on our brochure for our STAR (Services Toward Adapted Reading) program for patrons with visual impairments. We wonder if any of these is preferable wording: "people with visual impairments," "people with visual handicaps," or "people with visual difficulties." Advice from other libraries would be very useful. Catriona Shafer STAR Project Coordinator sierra@class.org (818) 355-7186 From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 6 23:02:52 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: ? CD-ROM phone directories (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Bookworm@aol.com Subject: Re: ? CD-ROM phone directories >I looked at MetroSearch and another product from Nynex called >Fast Track. The Nynex product is exactly the same as >MetroSearch ... I couldn't get a clear explanation why the same >product is marketed at two prices and under two names. >Cheri Estes >Charleston Co. Public Library >Charleston, SC It is my understanding that Nynex and MetroMail have a cross-license agreement. Nynex supplies the data for their service area (the Northeast) and buys the information from MetroMail for the rest of the country. MetroMail compiles their list from a variety of sources including other telephone companies, publishers, direct marketers etc. Since Nynex is the <> of the information for a significant subset of the names, whereas MetroMail is simply a broker, it makes sense that Nynex would be able to sell it for a little less. My experience is that their database is significantly more up-to-date, complete and accurate than some of the more inexpensive CD-ROM phone books. Whether it is worth the price is subjective. Pete Clarno Bookworm Systems Irvine, CA. From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 7 22:20:29 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: ? weeding LP collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leila Shapiro Subject: Re: ? weeding LP collections Some years ago when we were doing a design for an inexpensive renovation here in a very busy public library, I was looking for space (so what else is new?) and eyed for the hundredth time our huge LP collection. Finally I examined it. If circ is the test, these LPs passed. Virtually all of them went out often. Curiously though, we had few questions pertaining to this collection at Info, most queries being about CDs. I crossed my fingers, held my breath and made the decision. Out the LPs, to the book sale. Even with their obvious popularity attested to by the record of circs on their labels, only ONE person asked about them! They were not missed the first or second week, the first or second year! I have not been able to figure it out, but there it is. Leila Shapiro Montgomery County, MD From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 7 22:24:11 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leila Shapiro Subject: Re: ? dress code I am glad that someone brought this up because I have been concerned about this, but have been usure about if this is a problem! Some people on my staff wear shorts to work. Some are knee-length and some are designer and look professional and spiffy. Some are short-short and some are cut-off and some are sort-of-short. No member of the public has compained. We do not have a dress code. When people are behind the circ desk nobody can see their legs, but of course they can be seen when they (frequently) leave the cover of the desk to do somehting else. Are we trying for an image? Does anyone care? My own bent is to see if this comes up for exploration by one of our quality teams. Does dress reflect only on the idividual or on the institution as well? Please sound off. Leila Shapiro Montgomery County, MD On Thu, 30 Jun 1994 SRABOY@delphi.com wrote: > with the warm weather upon us some staff are coming to work wearing shorts.. > Brooklyn Public Library does not have a dress code and i'm curious to > see if any libraries have a dress codeplease contact me thru this menu > or by mail to:susan raboy 10 clinton street brooklyn, ny 11201 > thank you > susan raboy-sraboy@delphi.com > From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 7 22:25:02 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: Printing of electronic information (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sue Komernicky" Subject: Re: Printing of electronic information We have a card-debit system using laser printers (which are leased through CDT). What we did was an RFP process for our copiers and because I knew we would be investing in several full text CD-Rom products, I knew we would need to charge for copying. In the RFP I originally stated that the vendor would need to use our existing equipment (dot matrix printers), but also put in a clause that said something to the effect that an element of criteria of evaluation would be any enhancements that could be offered. CDT provided laser printers with a debit card system. So far it has worked great. We charge .10 a page and we do offer downloading for no fee. We do sell disks. ******************************************************************************* Sue Komernicky Information Specialist Manager Telephone #: 602-435-4968 Fax #: 602-931-5662 GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY E-MAIL: skomern@GlenPub.lib.az.us 5959 W. BROWN ST GLENDALE, AZ 85302 ******************************************************************************* From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 7 22:26:05 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: Periodicals: Open or Closed Stacks? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Roxanna Deane Subject: Re: Periodicals: Open or Closed Stacks? At the D. C. Public Library all back issues of periodicals are kept in closed stacks. There is a staff who must retrieve all paper copies. A lot of the microfilm is out in the room for self-serve. Within the next year this room will also become the government documents room. Current issues of magazines are in each of the subject divisions. Patrons find this confusing because they have to go all over the building to find current issues of things they want to see. We have discussed bringing all together but with probably 1000 subscriptions, I don't think we could find shelving in one place. I can't image having open stacks because I think it would take just as much staff to keep putting things back in order. I will be interested to see how this works out in Seattle. Roxanna Deane rdeane@cap.gwu.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 7 22:26:43 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: Keychain-style library cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Pro Staff" Subject: Keychain-style library cards If any publibbers are using keychain-style library cards, could they comment as to the advantages/disadvantages of this format as opposed to "wallet" sized cards? --Jerry Kuntz, Automation Manager Finger Lakes Library System ny0078@mail.nyser.net From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 7 22:27:36 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:14 2005 Subject: Coping skills w/o subject background (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: EASTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY AND DIST Subject: Re: Coping skills w/o subject background >On Thu, 30 Jun 1994, Mark Mounts wrote: >> I am doing research into the coping skills of librarians assigned >> reference, online searching, and/or collection development duties in >> subject areas for which the librarian doesn't have course work or >> degrees. I am particularly interested in science and/or engineering >What makes a reference librarian successful is the ability to find >answers, not preknowledge of answers. This is especially true at a >general reference desk where you can expect to be hit with questions on >any subject under the sun. In that situation specific subject knowledge >is useless unless you just happen to get a question in your area of >personal expertise. >Even in a single-subject department (physics or whatever), you aren't >going to personally know all the answers. What matters is that you know >how to find the answers. >"Coping", in the usual sense of the word, has nothing to do with it. >+------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+ >| Francis E. Old (Chip Old) | Internet: feold@umd5.umd.edu (pref) | >| Rosedale Area Library | chipold@aol.com (alt) | >| Baltimore County Public Library | Fidonet: Chip Old, 1:261/1053.2 | >| 6105 Kenwood Avenue | Voice: (410) 887-0512 | >| Rosedale, Maryland 21237-2097 USA | FAX: (410) 866-4299 | >+------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+ I agree. There may be a place for subject specialists in research libraries but not in most public and academic libraries. The reference librarian must be a generalist, with a broad range of knowledge, and yet very much attuned to detail. By the way, it is for this reason that I think that we need librarians with a heavy dose of liberal arts in their educational background. Most library patrons and sstudents simply do not need a subject specialist to help them, because they do not delve very deeply into the subject at hand. I do think that some range of subject specialty can be helpful in building the reference collection. In our library, we have eight professionals. One has a master degree in history, another a degree in literature, anaother with a degree in philosophy and religion. We are able to work together to build the reference collection and spread out the responsibility for selection. Scott Bohon Easton Area Public Library bohon@shrsys.hslc.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:14:47 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Internet video ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sue Komernicky" Subject: Re: Internet video ? A suggestion might be to check with your state Dept. of Education--I know I have seen some where they show children using the Internet as well as adults. You may also want to check and see if Apple has produced any. ******************************************************************************* Sue Komernicky Information Specialist Manager Telephone #: 602-435-4968 Fax #: 602-931-5662 GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY E-MAIL: skomern@GlenPub.lib.az.us 5959 W. BROWN ST GLENDALE, AZ 85302 ******************************************************************************* From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:18:42 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: WINDOWS/GUI Interfaces for public users (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Ronald Russ Subject: Re: WINDOWS/GUI Interfaces for public users We just got a windows based public access catalog (lan based, not a true opac). I'm curious to see the response to it, although one of the drawbacks I see already is that it is running on a x386 machine, which is slow, to say the least. Make sure you using a fast machine, because graphics need a lot of speed and memory. I think when people look for information, they like to have the results fairly quickly. The Dos based programs seem to run faster. Also, be aware of the changes to windows in the upcoming version and how that might affect your software. Ronald S. Russ Brooklyn Public Library Flatlands Branch rruss@panix.com On Wed, 20 Jul 1994 TOMAIUOLON@CSUSYS.CTSTATEU.EDU wrote: > Dear Colleagues: > Thanks in advance to all respondents to this query. > > I am attempting to find information concerning the receptivity of > public library users to WINDOWS or Graphical User Interface (GUI) based > programs in public libraries. In other words, while InfoTrac's Magazine Index > is DOS based, and public library users seem to have no problem with it, what > is the perception or experience of public librarians with respect to how the > public clientele would fare (or DOES fare) with WINDOWS type programs. > > For example, what I'm trying to get at is how comfortable is the general public > (as opposed to academic users, librarians, or daily computer users) with > WINDOWS or GUI applications? Most of these applications would be CD-ROM > (for example, perhaps your library has purchased "The Family Doctor" and runs it > under its WINDOWS interface), but could also be diskette. Again, I'm really > only talking about bibliographic or fulltext applications, not word processing > etc. I've noticed that presently the vast majority of CDs for libraries are > DOS based--and even some of the WINDOWS applications (like those produced by > SIRS) only mimic DOS instead of making full use of the WINDOWS interface. > From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:19:26 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SethR100@aol.com Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees Fees for non-residents? Most of the people posting here seem to favor them, the argument being that non-residents don't pay the local taxes. However, does your library recieve state aid? federal aid? If so, and no matter in what miniscule amounts, then the non-residents have contributed to the welfare of your library. Further, aren't most libraries supported by property taxes these days? Mine is. Not every resident resident pays property taxes. Should we demand a copy of a the residents mortgage before issuing a card? Just a second opinion. Seth From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:20:36 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: internet address (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: dlebel@up.nsd.library.ns.ca (dlebel) Subject: internet address ? To: publib@nysernet.org Subject: internet address I have a very simple question, but it is one that we are unable to find the answer to. We are looking for the internet address for the following listserv. We are able to find the bitnet address, but not the internet address. Your assistance is appreciated. Library Collection Development List Bitnet address: COLLDV-L@USCVM Thank you, Debbie LeBel Dartmouth Regional Library dlebel@up.nsd.library.ns.ca From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:21:52 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Clear Plastic Video Cases (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Martha G. Goodson" Subject: Clear Plastic Video Cases Approximately four years ago, when the video collection grew significantly, the audio visual department moved into its own facility, and the branch rotating video collections increased in number, we switched to clear plastic video cases with cutouts for the barcodes because we needed an accurate and efficient method for handling the growth in video circulation. In our system, we cut open and then barcode the back of the cardboard video package, which is inserted into a sleeve on the plastic case, and we also barcode the video itself through the cutout which is located right below the package barcode. This way, staff can match the two barcodes with a quick glance to be sure they have the correct video in the case without opening the case (unless the video has been turned upside down). The videos are easy to process this way, because the cardboard cover is simply labelled with a barcode and inserted into the plastic case, then the video is labelled with a matching barcode on the bottom and a care label on the spine. The patrons enjoy having the color and description on the video cover to aid in their selection, and staff appreciate an effective and relatively easy method of circulating the videos. Martha Goodson DeKalb County Public Library Decatur, GA m_goodson@solinet.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:23:03 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Announcement: Last Internet Workshop of the Summer (Michigan) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Peter Morville Subject: Announcement: Last Internet Workshop of the Summer (Michigan) Argus Associates invites you and members of your staff to participate in our upcoming hands-on Internet training workshop entitled "Finding Information on the Internet" to be held August 6th on the Dearborn campus of the University of Michigan. The workshop will run from 1pm-4pm and costs $75. In this workshop, we'll teach you how to apply online searching skills to the Internet environment. Highlights include: * Internet resource discovery: A new approach to online searching * Finding documents and software with Archie * Searching the Internet's digital libraries with Gopher and Veronica * Full text searching of distributed document databases with WAIS * Searching the WorldWideWeb with JumpStation * Useful Online Reference Resources Prerequisite: Some prior experience with electronic mail and Gopher Note: Register by July 30th to get the lowest rate! A registration form is included at the end of this message. If you have any questions or would like more information about our services, please let us know. To register, simply fill out the registration form and send a check payable to Argus Associates Inc. Along with your confirmation, we will send you a map with directions to the Dearborn campus. Feel free to share these materials with interested colleagues. Please note that the enclosed registration form lists our reduced rates for librarians and educators. For information about our rates for businesses, please contact us. Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope to see you at one of our workshops. *********************************** INTERNET WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM (These are Reduced Rates for Librarians and Educators) The deadline for early registration for the August session is July 30th Name:____________________________________________________________ Organization Name:_______________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ City:__________________________ State:________ Zip:____________ Home Phone:___________________ Business Phone:__________________ Fax___________________________ Email Address:___________________ Early Registration Late Registration ****************** ***************** Finding Information on the Internet (Half Day) Aug 6th 1pm-4pm $75 _____ $100 _____ Total Amount Enclosed $__________ Please return this form with check payable to: Argus Associates Inc. 902 Miller Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Note: If there is a topic you are particularly interested in learning during this session, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Contact Information: Phone: (313) 913-0010 Email: morville@argus-inc.com From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:24:03 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: ACTION: Save Nonprofit Info Highway Grants! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: nwa@melhcsd.corp.harris.com (Nina Aguilar) Subject: Re: ACTION: Save Nonprofit Info Highway Grants! If anyone wants to respond quickly about the NII bill in Congress, here are e-mail addresses for some legislators: Sen. Bob Kerrey (Nebraska)--tschoeb@hr.house.gov Sen. Ted Kennedy (Massachusetts)--ccasey@hr.house.gov Congressional Comment Desk (general feedback to Congress, mail is then distributed)---comments@hr.house.gov From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:25:40 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Age for children's library cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: mary k Subject: Re: Age for children's library cards Part of the reason is historical. When kids left 8th grade and children's ser- vices in Anne Carroll Moore's day, high school was a luxury; junior highs did not exist, and they went to work and were considered adults. The other part of the reason is developmental. Signing for your own card is a sort of library rite-of-passage that signifies that one is growing up. Ironically, one of the meanest censorship cases prior to the gay-bashing ideol- ogy behind the current DADDY'S ROOMMATE cases, involved a library in Utah that required parental permission through age 18. The 15-year-old took out Don DeLillo's AMERICANA, with parental permission, and the parent went after the library, librarian, etc. It all calmed down after a $20,000 lawsuit, but I have always found it ironic. From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:30:30 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: WINDOWS/GUI Interfaces for public users (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Laura_J_ISENSTEIN@umail.umd.edu (li4) Subject: Re: WINDOWS/GUI Interfaces for public users > >I am attempting to find information concerning the receptivity of >public library users to WINDOWS or Graphical User Interface (GUI) based >programs in public libraries. In other words, while InfoTrac's Magazine Index >is DOS based, and public library users seem to have no problem with it, what >is the perception or experience of public librarians with respect to how the >public clientele would fare (or DOES fare) with WINDOWS type programs. > I suggest you contact John Duane or Paula Busey at CARL Corp. 303-758-3030. They have developed a GUI for OPAC, a product for children and a product for the general public. I believe they are woring with an academic site to adapt the general public version for their needs. Laura J.lsenstein Coordinator Information Services Baltimore County PL 410-887-6141 li4@umail.umd.edu> From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:31:26 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Age for children's library cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: golden@lpl.org (Fay Golden) Subject: Re: Age for children's library cards Most libraries ask for parent's signature because they want to make sure the parent is aware of his/her responsibility for the child's fines and treatment of books. It's a little crass sounding perhaps, but libraries are guardians of public funds, and have to be responsible themselves. We don't care how well a child can write or print, or whether they can only manage to scrawl their first names. At LPL our main concern is that they care about having a card and enjoy the library. Probably most people who work in public libraries have fond memories of their own hometown libraries and want to share that feeling with kids. It would not be possible for a kid here to have one card forever, our system purges cards after three years, to keep the computer memory from overload. So many people move and don't bother to cancel their cards. *Fay Ann Golden, Director * Liverpool Public Library* *310 Tulip Street, Liverpool, New York 13088 * *email: golden@lpl.org * phone: (315)457-0310 x101* *fax: (315)453-7867* tdd: (315) 453-7873* From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:32:28 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Emergency Aid (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: dr213@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Patricia Belcastro) Subject: Emergency Aid I am currently leading a team of staff in compiling an Emergency Manual for our pr pubic library our public library staff. We are now at the section dealing with "Personal Injury" --that is, when a patron faints, or collapses, from a heart attack or any other reason. The question is--if you have emergency procedures for your staff to follow, do you say that staff should give CPR? If yes, does the library provide training on a regular basis? Have you run into any difficulties (e.g. liability problems or staff unease) in personal injury situations? Thank you for your assistance. -- Patricia Belcastro, Deputy Director 1600 Hampton Road voice 216) 333-7610 Rocky River, Ohio 44116-2699 fax (216) 333-4184 e-mail: dr213@cleveland.freenet.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:34:13 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: M-Link Newsbytes vol. 4, no. 15 (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 21 Jul 94 15:46:56 -0400 From: Sue Davidsen To: Newsbyte.Distribution@vienna.hh.lib.umich.edu Subject: M-Link Newsbytes vol. 4, no. 15 M-Link Newsbytes Vol. 4, no. 15 July 22, 1994 INTERNET RESOURCES CYBERWOMEN UNITE! Library Women and Technology is a new discussion list for "[a]ll people with a serious interest in the effect of new technologies on gender roles in the library...." To subscribe to LIBWAT-L, send e-mail(leave the subject line blank) with this as the message: SUB LIBWAT-L your name to LISTSERV@UBVM or LISTSERV@UBVM.CC.BUFFALO.EDU. 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Brochures that cover what to do in a hurricane, how to file a claim, woodstove safety, how to lower your car insurance rates and more are available full-text online. Ordering information is available for books on business liabilities, hazardous waste, fraud, earthquakes and more. In GoMLink under Social Services & Social Issues or point your client to: infx.infor.com, port 4200. U.S. GPO BBS ONLINE The U.S. Government Printing Office, as a service to the public, has established a BBS that offers free information on the White House, the 1995 Budget, and selected congressional hearings. Subscription service for the public is available for documents like the Federal Register (daily and the previous day's), legislative and federal agency documents and Supreme Court and federal court documents. Get out your Visa card, though, since members of the public must charge it. Depository libraries will have access to the restricted and subscription files. The system is available over the Internet. Telnet to federal.bbs.gpo.gov, port 3001. MICHIGAN CONSORTIUMS ONLINE The Flint Area Library Cooperative Online network has gone onto the Internet. Telnet hp.falcon.edu, login as gdpub. The Michigan Library Consortium has brought their gopher into the sunlight at mlc.lib.mi.us, port 7042. Both are in GoMLink under Libraries and Librarianship. MICHIGAN/GREAT LAKES/FREE,CHEAP & USEFUL RESOURCES NO MISTAKING IT What do Frisbees and X-Rays have in common? Find out in _Mistakes that Worked_ a Doubleday Book for Young Readers by Charlotte Foltz Jones. 96 illustrated pages about things that were created by accident for only $9.95. RECYCLE YOUR 1993 EDITION The 1994 edition of the Michigan Recycled Materials Market Directory is out. It helps Michigan businesses and institutions find markets for their recyclable materials. There are three directories: Processors/Brokers Directories; County Collection Information; and Recycled Products Directory. 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Readers can send a message to _M-Link Newsbytes_ by sending electronic mail to : davidsen@umich.edu This newsletter is not copyrighted and may be reproduced in part or its entirety with credit given to _M-Link Newsbytes._ From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:35:23 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Wis. Dept of Public Instruc. Web page (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Robert Bocher Subject: Wis. Dept of Public Instruc. Web page To you.... Re: The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Web Home Page: As part of the continuing Internet developments at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WisDPI), staff from the department's Division for Libraries and Community Learning (the Wis. State Library Agency) have developed a "WisDPI Web Home Page". You can access the WisDPI web page at: http://badger.state.wi.us/0/agencies/dpi/www/dpi_home.html The WisDPI Web page is a combination of narrative and lists. Currently it includes 96 hypertext links to other net resources. Below is the Table of Contents. -- Introduction: What The WisDPI Home Page Includes. (2 links) -- If You Are New To The Web. (10) -- Popular Web Sites To Visit. (20) -- Education And Library-related Web References. (39) -- Information From The WisDPI. (19) -- Wis. Telco Act Information. (6) -- Appendix A: List Of All Hypertext Links (URLS) From The WisDPI Home Page. (96) Special emphasis is placed on locating resources of interest to the K-12 and public library communities. In deference to these two groups who often have slower SLIP or PPP access (if they have any access at all!) all inline graphics in the WisDPI page total less than 5k. All clickable graphics include the file size in parentheses. P.S. In case you missed it, check out the WisDPI gopher at: badger.state.wi.us For the telnet login, type wigoph and again for the VT100 terminal type. From the main menu go to --> Wis. State Agencies... --> Wis. Dept. of Public.... Several Web browsers available via Telnet can be found on the "WisDPI Web Page..." menu on the WisDPI gopher. These are text-only, line-mode browsers like Lynx. While they do not offer the advantages or elegance of GUI browsers (e.g. Mosaic, Cello) they do offer folks who do not have a direct Internet connection a chance to see how the Web works. Note: Please direct any comments or suggestions on any other resources to include in the WisDPI Web page or gopher to Bob Bocher, Technology Consultant, WisDPI, Division for Libraries and Community Learning. ++ Bob Bocher, Wis. State Lib. (aka: Division for Library Services) ++ ++ 608-266-2127 fax 608-267-1052 Box 7841 Madison WI 53707 ++ ++ rbocher@wiscmacc.bitnet rbocher@macc.wisc.edu ++ From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:36:40 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Job Posting/Librarian II (Bilingual - Spanish) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Chula Vista Public Library Subject: Job Posting/Librarian II (Bilingual - Spanish) The City of Chula Vista (San Diego County) is seeking a Librarian II (Bilingual-Spanish). This current position for Librarian II is a lead position in the Information Readers Services (Adult and Children's Division at the new 37,000 sq. ft. South Chula Vista Library located in the southern part of the City. Salary Range - $1240.26 to $1507.54 biweekly. Requires any combination equivalent to a Master's Degree in Library Science and two years experience as a professional librarian in a public library. Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English and Spanish. Apply by August 19, 1994. A City of Chula Vista application form must be completed in order to be considered. Resumes accepted only if accompanied by a completed City application form. Contact: Personnel Department, 276 4th Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910. Phone (619) 691-5096. From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:37:45 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: reference policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: publib@shrsys.hslc.org Subject: reference policies ? My library (public) is in the process of rewriting and updating all our policy statements. Our Head of Referenceis working on one for her department. I (as Head of Children's Services)amd going over her work and adding items that are specific to Children's Services. If anyone aout there has a Children's Reference policy I would be interested in receiving a copy. Susan Pober Head of Children's Services Millburn Public Library 200 Glen Ave. Millburn, N.J. 07041 phone #:(201) 376-1006 fax #: (201)376-0104 email:spober@hslc.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:38:48 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Age for children's library cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Thomas Stuart Subject: Re: Age for children's library cards It's interesting (sometimes fun, sometimes sobering, sometimes just maddening) to trace back the origin of a policy. I formerly worked in a library where there were juvenile and adult registration cards. I lobbied (long and uselessly) for doing away with J cards, period, but in any case having parent sig required for kids up to *16*. No, it was Board policy; ... grounded in a serious reflective deliberation? Ah, finally a clerk who had been there since back-when mentioned in passing that the parent sig procedure was adopted at the time that an order of registration cards from a library supply vendor shipped cards with a line for parent sig. Obviously (?), since there was a line on the vendor's cards, it would be a shame to waste it. So, the practice evolved, and eventually the practice became unquestioned policy. *sigh* (and thereafter, unquestionable policy...) Tom Stuart From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:40:44 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Material Selection & formula buying (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jean Barnett Subject: Material Selection & formula buying ? In an effort to streamline our selection and distribution process, Multnomah County Library is investigating formula buying and grid distribution of materials. If your library has a mathematical formula for buying and allocating books to branches, would you please take this opportunity to answer the following questions: 1) Do you do centralized selection? 2) How do you allocate books to branch libraries using your distribution formula or grid? 3) What factors were considered in setting up the formulas and grids (for example, demographic or circulation statistics)? 4) As a result of instituting formulas/grids, has your material selection process become more efficient? What has/has not worked particularly well? Please send reply to: helenf@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us By snail mail: Helen Flack-Jacobs, Popular Library Section, Multnomah County Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Ave., Portland, OR 97205. (phone: 503-248-5471) From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:41:41 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Internet question (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Ann Booth Subject: Internet question ? I'm in a MLS program and I have to do a paper on Internet-based services for a public library. I've done some research, but I could use some examples from libraries that have active Internet programs going. Does anyone have anything? If so, how do you run it? Did you have to do lots of training? How much does it cost to run, approximately? Any info will be helpful. Thanks for your help. Ann Booth From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:42:20 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:22 2005 Subject: Problems with Volunteers ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Barbara Burdette Subject: Problems with Volunteers ? Like many others, our library depends heavily upon volunteer workers, and the quality of the service we provide would be much poorer without them. A recent incident, however, has raised some questions about our voluntary program, and we need your help. In short, we would like to know how other libraries handle volunteers who are incompetent or otherwise troublesome. Can anyone suggest wording for recruitment publicity that would help forestall this problem? How can we evaluate new volunteers for competence, mental stability, etc. and inoffensively reject or discourage applicants when we have serious doubts about their fitness? Are there any rules for voluntary service that can tactfully be made known and enforced? Can anyone offer a written policy and/or application form addressing these sensitive issues? (No wisecracks, please, about crystal balls, tarot cards, or ouija boards!) Any responses directly to me or via PUBLIB will be greatly appreciated. Barbara Burdette, Director Augusta County Library P. O. Box 600 Fishersville VA 22939 (703)949-6354 From publll at nysernet.ORG Thu Jul 21 22:43:04 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:23 2005 Subject: which net services are best (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: which net services are best > > 1) What Net services, gopher, www, etc., do you use? How would you > rate the appropriateness of each to the information needs of your > patrons? Which services do you think are not appropriate at this time? > I use all of them, gopher , www, ftp, email, libs, hytelnet, and chat. what is appropriate? dpends on the situation. > 2) Who uses the Net the most? Any paricular age or ethnic group or > class? Are seniors as likely to use it as the young? > are you assuming public access? > 3) How does the staff feel about the Net? For example, does it take > them away from their more traditional roles? > what traditional roles? swatting flies? filling out timecards? > 4) If you had the final say, do you think the money budgeted for the > Internet might be better spent in other areas? > we spend so little on the net and so much for other things... NO. the net is the future. change or die. > Thanks for your help. watmanj@fis.toronto.ca > > -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll Thu Jul 21 22:55:32 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:23 2005 Subject: Action Alert! Public Right of Way Bill Message-ID: <199407220255.WAA26701@nysernet.ORG> Sender: Libraries for the Fut Laura Powers To: lff@phantom.com Action Alert! July 1994 Telecommunications reform bills are about to reach the markup stage in the Senate! Contact members of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications THIS WEEK about S. 2195, a measure to reserve space for the public on the information superhighway and provide funding for libraries and other non-profit users. Libraries for the Future helped to word S. 2195 and to get it introduced. S. 2195, introduced by Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, guarantees a public right-of-way on emerging information networks. The bill would: *call for 20% of the capacity on information superhighway (National Information Infrastructure) to be designated for non-commercial traffic. *establish a Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund a fund to provide support for libraries and other non-profit network users. Senator Inouye is trying to get the provisions of S. 2195 included in the telecommunications reform bill, S. 1822, introduced by Senator Ernest Hollings. S. 1822 will soon be marked up by the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, PROBABLY BEFORE JULY 29TH. Congress has heard plenty in this debate from telecommunications and entertainment companies. NOW IT IS TIME FOR THEM TO HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC. HERES WHAT YOU CAN DO: 1. Call Senator Hollings and the other members of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications (Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121).Urge them to promote public space on the Information Superhighway by supporting the provisions of S. 2195 as part of the Hollings Bill S. 1822. 2. Call Senator Inouye to thank him and express your support. (202-224-9340) 3. Call or write a letter to the Senators from your home state to express support for the provisions of S. 2195. A sample letter is included on the reverse. Members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Technology Committee: *Ernest Hollings, D-SC (Chairman) *John McCain, R-AZ *Daniel Inouye, D-HI (Subcomm. Chairman) *Conrad Burns, R-MT *Wendell Ford, D-KY *Slade Gorton, R-WA *James Exon, D-NE Trent Lott, R-MS *John Rockefeller, D-WV Judd Gregg, R-NH *John Kerry, D-MA *John Breaux, D-LA *Communications Subcommittee members Richard Bryan, D-NV *Charles Robb, D-VA Bryan Dorgan, D-ND Bob Krueger, D-TX John Danforth, R-MO (Ranking Republican) *Bob Packwood, D-OR *Larry Pressler, D-SD *Ted Stevens, D-AK Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121 From publll Thu Jul 21 22:56:19 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:23 2005 Subject: New Building? Message-ID: <199407220256.WAA26749@nysernet.ORG> Sender: George Needham A reporter for a major Sunday newspaper supplement magazine called me today for information about new library buildings which are to be opened this fall and spring. This information will be included in a calendar of upbeat, good news events which this supplement regularly publishes. If your library is opening a new building soon, please let me know the name of the library, the city, and the planned opening date, and I will forward that information to her. The only glitch is that I need this information by noon on Monday, July 25 in order to make her deadline. Please respond directly to me at U22540@ALA.ORG. Thanks! George Needham, PLA From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:12:44 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: B&T/INGRAM (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: melanie.weiss@asb.com Subject: B&T/INGRAM The head of our tech processing department has been using B & T Link for about a year, and likes it very much. We'd consider switching to Ingram, since Ingram often is better-stocked and has a comparable discount, but its electronic ordering system is a pain. Unlike B & T, which lets you dial one number, you have to dial each of Ingram's warehouses separately in order to track down stock. Has anyone besides us complained to Ingram? How do people handle this? Thanks -- Melanie Weiss / North Babylon Public Library melanie.weiss@asb.com From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:13:20 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: Information Kiosks ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Peter Scott U Sask Library Systems Dept Subject: Re: Information Kiosks ? > We are thinking about purchasing a kiosk for our information system > which includes our catalog, encyclopedia, periodical indexes, and Free- > Net. I would appreciate any feedback from anyone who has installed a > kiosk out in the community. I am especially interested in hearing > what locations worked the best and how these locations were selected. You might also direct your question to the new Usenet group: comp.infosystems.kiosks If you don't have access to the group I would be happy to re-post on your behalf. From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:14:02 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SethR100@aol.com Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees Karen writes: >>The real answer here is that tenants pay property taxes indirectly, so they are equally entitled to any services funded by property taxes. In fact, tenants often pay MORE than their fair share of property taxes, and they can't write off their rent the way homeowners write off the cost of ownign property (something that utterly baffles me).<< But, Karen, then those who pay state taxes pay for your library "indirectly" too, don't they? In Massachusetts, where I'm living, I can write off my rent on my state taxes. The point I'm trying to make in this thread is that I think the typical librarian response to non-resident users is tired and ill-thought out. It's is most definitely *not* based on any logic of taxation--which is not logical to begin with. All of you arguing against letting non-taxpayers use your libraries bring up the mythical librarian who, as Mark wrote, have some >> missionary zeal so strongly to heart that they are willing to serve anyone that walks in the door regardless of whether they have paid their fair share for that service or not. << So far I'm the only one in this discussion who even leans that way. (Don't assume you know my position on this. I'm merely arguing against what I think are tired arguments) All of the librarians I work with agree with you. Who is this bogey? Why hasn't she or he spoken up here? Finally, I find this whole discussion very ironic in light of the push shown on this list to get libraries connected to the internet. Consider: as more and more catalogues are available on-line, the boundaries between my town library and your town library are going to change. They may even disappear. From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:20:26 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: Videolib (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nancy Miller Subject: Videolib A number of people have asked me about subscribing to VIDEOLIB. Here is the how to do it as well as some background information. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition, bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. To subscribe to VIDEOLIB, send an e-mail message to: TO: listserv@library.berkeley.edu SUBJECT: (leave blank) MESSAGE: sub videolib (first name, last name) An acknowledgement will be sent to the subscriber. To send a message directly to VIDEOLIB, address e-mail to: videolib@library.berkeley.edu To receive a list of basic listserv commands, send e-mail to: TO: listserv@library.berkeley.edu SUBJECT: (leave blank) MESSAGE: HELP This should get anyone hooked up that's interested. Nancy Miller Virginia Beach Public Library nmiller@leo.vsla.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:21:17 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: disabled librarians/library students (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: JORENSTEIN@DESIRE.WRIGHT.EDU Subject: disabled librarians/library students I am looking for a good way to get information to disabled librarians and disabled library students. Is there an organization I could contact? I'm working on a proposal for an outreach program. Thanks in advance! Julie Orenstein Wright State University Dayton, Ohio From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:21:49 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: Request for sample GIFT BOOK POLICY and/or IDEAS! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: BU3@bham.lib.al.us Subject: Request for sample GIFT BOOK POLICY and/or IDEAS! Does anyone have an official policy for accepting gift books? We are in the process of writing one and thought we might get some good ideas from colleagues in other places! Basically, we accept everything with the understanding that items that are not placed in our reference or circulating areas will be placed in the book sale. We have questions about book plates, when not to accept items, acknowledgements, etc. Monetary gifts often raise questions, but not as much as actual items. The task of my committee is to write a universal policy. Can I get some help? Thanks! Lynda G. Dickinson, bu3@bham.lib.al.us Birmingham Public Library p.s. If you have a policy and it's lengthy, fax a copy to 205 226-3743. From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:22:26 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: Subscribers to MDX (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: COFFEE@vetmail.trotnet.vet.ksu.edu Subject: Subscribers to MDX I'd appreciate hearing from any library that subscribes to MDX (Medical Data Exchange) which is marketed by Medical Data Exchange, Inc. in Merlin, OR. This is a consumer health database on CD-ROM. Or if you subscribe to another consumer health database on CD-ROM, I'd like to hear from you. Thank you for your help.*************************************************************** Guy Coffee IDS; CVM; Kans. St. U. 410 Trotter Hall 1700 Denison Avenue MANHATTAN, KS 66506-5613 (From the "Little Apple" in the Land of Oz but not from the Wizard!!) Telephone: (913)532-5665 (Bus.) (913)539-1628 (Home) FAX (913)532-5884 (Located in Deans Off.) Email: GCOFFEE@KSUVM.KSU.EDU (Internet) GCOFFEE@KSUVM.BITNET *******************The End !!*********************************** From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:23:11 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: Position Announcements (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: sgardner@Mail.more.net (Stan Gardner) Subject: Position Announcements The Missouri State Library has the following Positions available, located in Jefferson City, Missouri. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Information Technology Specialist The Missouri State Library seeks an Information Technology Specialist, a librarian experienced in working with: automation systems, database management, document scanning, electronic documents, e-mail systems, PC environment, Novell LAN, and the Internet environment, including maintaining a gopher. This person will be part of a team responsible for statewide automation, telecommunications, and other technological projects. Qualifications: three to five years experience in library technology desired, Masters in Library or Information Science from an accredited ALA institution, good verbal and written communication skills, teaching and training skills, and flexibility. Salary minimum $25,000.00 based upon experience and qualifications. Send Letter of application, resume, with three references to: Dr. Stanley Gardner, Assistant State Librarian, Missouri State Library, P.O. Box 387, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Consultant, Public Library Services The Missouri State Library seeks librarian(s) experienced in the following areas: continuing education; library operation and management; analyzing statistical data; communications; and public relations. This person will be part of a team responsible for statewide consulting services to public libraries. Qualifications: Masters in Library or Information Science from an accredited ALA institution, good verbal and written communication skills, teaching and training skills, organizational skills, and flexibility. Three to five years administrative experience desired. Salary minimum $27,000.00 based upon experience, qualifications and funding. Send Letter of application, resume, with three references to: Dr. Stanley Gardner, Assistant State Librarian, Missouri State Library, P.O. Box 387, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. **************************************************************************** **************************************************************************** Stan Gardner, Assistant State Librarian Missouri State Library P.O. Box 387 Jefferson City, MO 65102 PH. 314-751-2768 FAX: 314-751-3612 E-MAIL: sgardner@Mail.more.net ***************************************************************************** From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:23:50 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: Modular Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Caroline Parr Subject: Modular Libraries Hi! We are a good-sized regional library in Virginia. Our Branch Coordinator was wondering if any of y'all know of information pertaining to modular library buildings... not kiosks in shopping malls, but free-standing structures, similar, I believe,to modular buildings used for temporarily expanding schools. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please send postings to the following address: cparr@leo.vsla.edu TIA Va. Johnson, Head of Reference -- The Reference Staff :):) John M. Porter Memorial Library Central Rappahannock Regional Library 2001 Parkway Blvd. Telephone: (703) 659-4909 Stafford, Virginia Fax: (703) 659-6150 22554 e'mail: cparr@leo.vsla.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:24:50 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: ? Nonresident fees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Thomas Stuart Subject: Re: ? Nonresident fees On Tue, 26 Jul 1994 22:52:38 -0400 Karen G. Schneider said: .. >> No, the size of the contribution *is* a factor. > >RIGHT ON II. We are talking about entitlements. It is not so much >how individuals contribute, but how government bureaucracies fund us. .. >> You should do what you think is fair. This is so open to debate that a >> locality simply has to decide. But one aspect should be noted: in states > >Additionally, individuals are entitled to the services their government >designates. If libraries are funded locally, then all local residents >are entitled to local services. That's common sense. .. I guess we have very different bottom-lines. What if that government designates, for example, high level of service to support the business community and acquire the technology to support decision makers and shakers and movers -- and says scrap the literacy programs and outreach to corrections and senior centers and youth centers, if necessary, to achieve it. Just go along, or are there some library values which come into play? Hmm... are all the librarians who want to restrict service to "outsiders" (the patron as enemy, oh my!) ILL 'net donors'? Indeed, what does it do to this line of argument when interloan as a service is factored in? or the squishy concepts of the library-without-walls or the virtual library? Tom Stuart < c078d6s6@ubvm > From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:28:29 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: A request from a Polish colleague (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: George Needham Subject: A request from a Polish colleague Today I received the following letter: Dear Sir or Madam: I am a Polish librarian, seriously involved in work with online catalogs. I am most interested in subject indexing and searching in public library online catalogs and am writing to inquire about the possibility of obtaining copies of any material that you may have available about computer(ized) subject catalogs in public libraries. I am very sorry to have to add that Poland's current economic situation makes it virtually impossible for me to offer any payment, but any material that you may be able to send would be most gratefully received. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Sincerely yours, Agata Witkowska Warsawa W.Klaudyny 30m103 Poland If anyone has any brochures or flyers or other materials to share with Ms. Witkowska (I am assuming it's Ms. Witkowska based on the cognates Agata/Agatha) please send them directly to her. If the interna- tional postage is more than you or your library can bear, please send them to me at PLA, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago IL 60611, and I will see that they are forwarded to Warsaw. Thanks for your help! George Needham, PLA Executive Director From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:29:27 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: Coming of age books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Elizabeth Lang - Novi Public Library Subject: Coming of age books A patron wants suggestions on coming of age books similar to Catcher in the Rye, from a female point of view. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks. From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 27 19:30:15 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: video cassette selection policy (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: City of Commerce Public Library Subject: Re: video cassette selection policy I'm curious who you're buying for and how much you have to spend. One good way to start is to get all the films that have been added to the special collection at Library of Congress. There are twenty-five American films added each year to the list and I believe they have been at this for thre or four years now. I would certainly consider anything nominated for an Academy Award. Are you buying foreign films? Do you make an effort to buy closed captioned films? Have you considered buying from dealers in used videos? Do you ever go shopping at K-Mart, Target or Blockbuster armed with a purchase order? Are you developing an educational video collection? Have you figured out ratios of educ to entertainment? Are there a lot of video stores in your area? I personally won't buy videos when they first come out at $96, but wait til the price goes down to about $20-$25. Go for quality. Try to get on the mailing list for Baker & Taylor's Video Alert and the competing Ingram product. Read the Billboard magazine charts. If you want to pick my brain, call or e-Mail me back anytime, good luck :-> Marie Kaneko City of Commerce Public Library Phone: (213)722-6660x2220 5655 Jillson Avenue Fax: (213) 724-1978 Commerce, Ca. 90040 E-Mail: citcompl@class.org On Mon, 25 Jul 1994, Martha G. Goodson wrote: > I'm interested in selection policies for video cassettes, especially, featu > re films. One of our criteria is that it is a "classic". Another is that > it is an "award winner". We are finding these terms to be ambiguous and > too braod. Can anybody share your selection policies with us? > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > > From publll Wed Jul 27 19:49:53 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: PUBLIB Wants to Interview YOU! Message-ID: <199407272349.TAA11090@nysernet.ORG> Close to a year ago we asked Steve Cisler if he would be the first guest for the PUBLIB Interview. We were thrilled when he agreed, and Steve helped us develop our format of doing interviews via e-mail. In every interview since we asked, in some form or other, how the interviewee thought the Internet was evolving as well as what she or he thought the role of public libraries would be in that evolution. We got input from author Howard Rheingold, from Software Tool and Die's Barry Shein, academic librarian Hope Tillman, Senator Ted Kennedy, Wilson Library Bulletin editor GraceAnne DeCandido, Berkeley Public Library Director Regina Minurdri, MTV-COM's Adam Curry, and Carl Malamud of town.hall.org. They all provided diverse views- we enjoyed the process. In celebration of the first anniversary of the PUBLIB Interview, we now want to interview *you*, all of the subscribers of this list (or at least those who feel moved to respond!) Our questions: 1. How do you think the Internet is evolving? 2. How do you think public libraries will fit in that evolution? Responses to be distributed later on ... Send responses to: PUBLLL@NYSERNET.ORG. Thanks- Jean and John, your Co-Moderators P.S. If you'd like to see any of those previous reviews contact publll. Since Steve's interview we've added 1000 new subscribers, and many of you haven't had a chance to see some of the older sessions, From publll Wed Jul 27 19:53:18 1994 From: publll (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:06:26 2005 Subject: Loan Periods Message-ID: <199407272353.TAA11181@nysernet.ORG> Sender: Christine Hage - Rochester Hills We loan most materials for 21 days and allow three renewals, if there is not waiting list for the item. We loan videos, CDs and Books-on-tape for 7 days and allow one renewal, if there is not a waiting list for the item. Books on waiting lists generally are loaned for 7 days, unless the book is just to big for us to expect the average reader to finish it in 7 days. In those cases longer loan periods (14 or 21 days) are set. If even one person is waiting for an item, it cannot be renewed, but we do allow the person to get back on the hold list (at the end of the list of course) Christine Lind Hage, Director Voice: (810)650-7122 Rochester Hills Public Library Fax: (810)650-7121 500 Olde Towne Road Email: hagec@metronet.lib.mi.us Rochester, MI 48307-2043 From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:13:37 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:40 2005 Subject: Dress Codes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mike Charton, Parsippany Public Library" Subject: Dress Codes At Parsippany, we don't have an official dress code. I don't see the need for one that is very detailed. It should just state that you should be neat and not wearing anything see through or tattered. I wear a shirt and a tie, because it's professional looking, but I only wear a jacket normally if I am attending a meeting. You should try and fit the community to a certain degree in dress. We did have a problem with a female student page, who was having guys pester her all the time. (She's 17). Her supervisor, the Head of Children's wanted to have her change the way she dressed, but I pointed out that she could only do this as trying to help her, not discipline her. Then again, if librarians were paid like the man defending O.J. Simpson, we would dress the part.-) Mike From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:14:18 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:40 2005 Subject: Classification of AV materials (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Portland Public Library Subject: Classification of AV materials We are considering replacing our home-grown audiovisual classification system with a standard system such as ANSCR or Dewey, particularly in connection with possible outsourcing of AV processing. We are interested in how other public libraries classify AV and any experiences with outsourcing that would be helpful to us. Please reply to portpub@saturn.caps.maine.edu with my name, Ruth Rothman, in the subject field. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:15:53 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:40 2005 Subject: business/corporate library cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Knoxville Public Library Subject: business/corporate library cards ? The Knox County Public Library System is considering issuing library cards to businesses/corporations under the business/corporate name. Have other public libraries done this? If so, what problems have you experienced? Barbara Carter Reference Librarian From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:16:33 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:40 2005 Subject: Periodicals: Open or Closed Stacks? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leila Shapiro Subject: Re: Periodicals: Open or Closed Stacks? Every change we made in our library three years ago has been addressed on this forum this month! At that time we had a chance to do a little renovating for all the reasons you cite: space, staff time, etc. Our periodicals were shelved in a manner which made no sense to me (they were this way when I arrived here). The recent ones, current plus a year or two, were on open stacks; everything else was in closed stacks and had to be requested and fetched--by someone. We decided to place all periodicals on open stacks in attractive plastic boxes. We have about ninety titles on display racks--current issues--just for browsing. Perhaps we have a small theft problem (but our book theft problem is so awful, the magazines pale in comparison and we place signs on the bulletin board requesting fill-in issues). We have had one other very serious problem and that is one cretin who uses our library was routinely dfacing certain pictures and photos and articles about racial minorites with obsenely disgusting words and sketches. I can't tell you that my consultations with our Human Relations Commission or the police did anything definitive, but the problem seems to have stopped. Oh, the person did this to books, too. Same person, same handwriting. BTW, there are two copiers in the same room, plus our microfilmed newspapers, and the reader/printers. We are thrilled with the changes. Leila Shapiro Montgomery County, MD On Thu, 7 Jul 1994, Mags wrote: > Here at Seattle Public Library we are about to make a big move. We are > putting out all of our unbound magazines on open stacks. At present we > have most of them available through paging. The present system is very > unwieldy; we are using too much staff time to fetch magazines. > > The present system has come about for a variety of reasons, including > space problems, the peculiar layout of the building, history, and in order > to keep from losing copies. We now have some free space so we are moving > everything out in the open. We expect to have a lot of lost or damaged > issues and to have patron complaints about the change. > > I am curious to know how other libraries deal with their magazines. If > your magazines are out in the open do you lose a lot of them? How do you > replace them? How many libraries keep closed stacks of periodicals? I > would appreciate any replies, either to me or to the list. > > Thanks, > > Patrick Grace > Seattle Public Library > 206-386-4139 > pgrace@spl.lib.wa.us > > > > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:17:51 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:40 2005 Subject: Newsletters (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sheila W. Bankhead" Subject: Newsletters Our newsletter is an attempt to 'bring together' our far-flung staff, who are scattered throughout three counties, a 2454 square mile area. We include personal news, book reviews by staff, reports of workshops and conferences attended, notices of upcoming events, jokes...whatever. It is a bit of a chore for the staff, but, so far, people contribute when they have something of interest and the time and it has worked out well. It's strictly voluntary, except for the editor/publisher, who is our regional branch coordinator. It usually runs 8-12 pages. Sometimes department heads will write an explanation of a procedure that has been causing problems (reserves, withdrawals, etc). We have monthly meetings of regional managers, but they still enjoy the added attraction ofthe newsletter for communicating.v From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:19:01 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:40 2005 Subject: pub lib system evaluation (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jan Burns Subject: pub lib system evaluation ? Help a System help itself! Our cooperative public library system in So. Calif. is starting a comprehensive self evaluation/future planning process. Members range from a small putlic library to a large county library system. We are small in terms of numbers of members, but huge in terms of population served. Financial condition of members ranges from good to very poor. We will be looking at all possibilities for changing the form of the system and its services to better serve its members and the public. The form range being examined will include everything from expanding, to incorporating new technology, to disbanding, to merging with other systems, to contracting out more services, to staying the same but modifying the way some services are handled, etc. Current services include: 2nd & 3rd level reference; staff training & workshops; contracted delivery; communications via fax, phone, email, Internet; a small amount of material purchased and/or printed for members; system administrtion, etc. We would like to see samples of major evaluation projects done by other public library systems, multitype library networks, or similar entities. What were the components of your evaluation process? What worked? What didn't? What results? Would like to know of your experiences and talk to people who have done such an evaluation. Would gladly pay for such costs as copying and postage. Thanks in advance for your help. Jan Burns, Administrative Coordinator South State Cooperative Library System 6518 Miles Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 Phone: (213) 583-1292 Fax: (213) 583-2314 ssclscd@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:19:35 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:40 2005 Subject: appropriate wording ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Los Angeles Public Library Subject: Re: appropriate wording ? How about "visually challenged persons"? since the words impairments, handicaps, difficulties have negative connotations. Sylva Manoogian International Languages Dept. Central Library, LAPL On Thu, 7 Jul 1994, Sierra Madre Public Library wrote: > At the Sierra Madre Public Library (CA) we are working on our brochure > for our STAR (Services Toward Adapted Reading) program for patrons with > visual impairments. We wonder if any of these is preferable wording: > "people with visual impairments," "people with visual handicaps," or > "people with visual difficulties." > > Advice from other libraries would be very useful. > > Catriona Shafer > STAR Project Coordinator > sierra@class.org > (818) 355-7186 > > From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:21:59 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:40 2005 Subject: Public Libraries and the Internet Study (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Charles R. McClure" Subject: Public Libraries and the Internet Study NEWS RELEASE July 1994 The National Commission on Libraries and Information Science announces the availability of _Public Libraries and the Internet: Study Results, Policy Issues, and Recommendations_ by Charles R. McClure, John Carlo Bertot, and Douglas L. Zweizig. The 67 page study reports findings from a national survey of public libraries' use and involvement in the Internet. The report is available upon request from the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, 1110 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 820, Washington DC 20005 [voice 202-606-9200]. From publll at nysernet.ORG Fri Jul 8 23:23:25 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:40 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Hage - Rochester Hills Subject: Re: ? dress code I believe people should dress for work. They can wear their cut offs and short shorts on their own time, but when they are on our pay roll they should easily be identified as staff at work. I liked the comment someone made a day or so ago about dressing the way you want to be treated. At our library we try to offer professional service. I believe dressing the part establishes a mind set for both the staff and public. Image is important. Perception becomes reality. The library's image starts with the director and should carry on through the entire staff. Pages don't need to wear shirts, ties etc. but torn jeans, slogan t-shirts and super casual clothing doesn't fly with me. Christine Lind Hage, Director Voice: (810)650-7122 Rochester Hills Public Library Fax: (810)650-7121 500 Olde Towne Road Email: hagec@metronet.lib.mi.us Rochester, MI 48307-2043 From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 12 22:52:01 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: Thunderstorms ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Anne H. Ross" Subject: RE: Thunderstorms ? I suspect there will be several replies from Florida on this topic. Tonight we had a branch hit by lightening and we've had several other hits this season. In some cases, it has fried all of our equipment. In other cases (like tonight) the branches have logged off and unplugged so we got lucky. Some buildings are better insulated than others - some are just luckier, period. We also shut down all our computers for 40 minutes tonight at the main library - something we seldom do but the weather here is fierce. We simply announce on the pa system that all departments should shut down their computer equipment. Trust me - no one complained - it's obvious by the weather outside that we need to do something. And, yes, we have a serious nest of surge supressors - however, nothing is guaranteed and I'd rather be safe (and unplugged) than sorry and smug. If and when we close a branch early because the electrical is gone and it's getting late we send out a broadcast fax to all agencies letting them know. I, too, used to scoff at such procedures. No more! ********************************************************************* Anne H. Ross, Head 813-273-3624 (voice) Fine Arts/Audio-Visuals 813-273-3655 (fax) and Youth Services Depts. 543-3624 (suncom) Tampa-Hillsborough County Internet: rossa@firnvx.firn.edu Public Library System The Well: anro@well.com Co-Host, Library Users Conference, The Well (Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link) ********************************************************************* From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 12 22:53:32 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: voice mail on telephone reference (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dan Lester Subject: Re: voice mail on telephone reference To those who commented on the patrons who are unable to come to the library, you are of course correct. However, you may have forgotten that despite posting to the publib list, I'm an academic librarian, and was replying regarding the policy of an ACADEMIC library. I'm NOT necessarily suggesting that ANY public library adopt such a policy, just reporting on "how we do it good," the most common form of library article in the press. o-) Although there may indeed be many public library patrons who are homebound for some physical or economic reason, I'm willing to assume that ALL of our patrons have the ability to get to the library, whether physically challenged or not. After all, they get to class in their chairs, with their canes, etc. As to people not getting an answer for a long time, yes it happens. Some get frustrated and then call one of the MANY other listed numbers, including the listed number for hours, which is also an outbound recording only. If they call another service point and indicate they want reference, they are told the situation and asked to try again later. So, that is the reason for the differences...and of course they could still be debated. o-) But I'll stop for now and let matters return to normal on the list. Normal? In a library? Huh? cheers cyclops, who would dearly love to get more postcards of any of your public libraries Dan Lester Internet: alileste@idbsu.idbsu.edu Network Information Coordinator WWW: http://cyclops.idbsu.edu Boise State University Library Boise, Idaho 83725 In the kingdom of the blind, the 208-385-1235 one-eyed man is king. Erasmus. 1523 From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 12 22:56:08 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: Public Access shareware (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Pro Staff" Subject: Public Access shareware A couple of weeks ago on publib I mentioned that I had briefly looked at a shareware package called Public Access, which works in conjuction with Procomm Plus v2.01 to allow controlled access to dial services from a public workstation. It allows for free, cash, or credit card payment from the patron to use the services, and has security to prevent patrons from manual dial or using the dial directory. It also generates use statistics. However, it looks as though I was wrong that it's at an ftp site; the docs just mention BBS sites. If interested, contact the publisher: In/Quest LLC, 3140 S. Peoria St., Aurora, CO. (303)671-0800. We don't use it at our site, and I haven't found reviews of it, so I pass this along as information rather than endorsement. Jerry Kuntz, Automation Manager Finger Lakes Library System ny0078@mail.nyser.net From publll at nysernet.ORG Tue Jul 12 22:59:21 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: Addr: Film Program Possibilities (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: 12 Jul 94 16:42:25 EDT From:RKING@VUNET.VINU.EDU To: publll@nysernet.ORG Subject: Addr: Film Program Possibilities Can anyone tell me if there are any travelling film programs I could get in my library. I would like to start a library film series focusing on entertainment feature films, probably foreign language films. I wonder if there is a film program like this already in existence for libraries that I could obtain. Something from the Smithsonian or other cultural-oriented institution, perhaps, that is free or fairly inexpensive. Also, does anyone know if there are any grants available for such a program, and how I can apply for them? I would like to correspond with anyone who has been involved with such a program in your library. I had one going here using videotapes for about three years, and it was only somewhat successful (for instance, once I had 45 people attend, another time only 1 person), so I'm a film buff who is looking for new ideas. Thank you. ************************************************************* Richard L. King, Reference Librarian, Vincennes (IN) Univ. RKING@VUNET.VINU.EDU From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:09:33 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: Time Clocks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Hage - Rochester Hills Subject: Time Clocks Our staff numbers about 100 now and we are spending a lot of time on verifying time cards for payroll. I am considering getting a time clock. I have never worked anywhere where a time clock was used. Do you use time clocks? How did you introduce the idea to staff? Do time clocks cause morale problems? What features should I look for in a clock? Does anyone have one that automatically hooks into they payroll software so we do not have to manually total time cards? Any information or experience would be appreciated. Christine Lind Hage, Director Voice: (810)650-7122 Rochester Hills Public Library Fax: (810)650-7121 500 Olde Towne Road Email: hagec@metronet.lib.mi.us Rochester, MI 48307-2043 From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:12:47 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: Internet as Library Reference? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: Internet as Library Reference? May I shyly offer a couple of documents I have created? the first is Internet Ref[erence] Success Stories. The second is Internet Reference Success Stories, Part Deux. These are good examples of real-life Internet reference as it plays out in the trenches. If you can't fidn them through your friendly lynx or veronica server, I'll email them to you. -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:13:43 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: LISTS> P.O.V. - Public Television Nonfiction Film Series (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: LISTS> P.O.V. - Public Television Nonfiction Film Series (fwd) This sounds like something public libraries would be interested in!!! Do you sometimes feel that public libraries and public broadcasting have symbiotic potential in the online environment? Forwarded message: > From owner-net-happenings@is.internic.net Tue Jul 12 04:43:47 1994 > Date: Mon, 11 Jul 1994 17:22:20 -0500 (CDT) > From: Gleason Sackman > Subject: LISTS> P.O.V. - Public Television Nonfiction Film Series (fwd) > To: net-happenings > Message-Id: > Mime-Version: 1.0 > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII > Sender: owner-net-happenings@is.internic.net > Precedence: bulk > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Mon, 11 Jul 94 18:19:29 EDT > SENDER:AGoldbard@aol.com > Subject: Online conferences on social-issue films > > -------------------------- > > P.O.V., public television's award-winning nonfiction film series, has > established a new online mechanism to encourage questions, comments and > discussion about its issue-oriented programs. Conferences for four programs > on topics of interest to HandsNet members are being established on the IGC > Networks, and P.O.V. welcomes mailing list subscriptions. > > THE END OF THE NIGHTSTICK, a startling expose of abuse of suspects by the > Chicago police, was fed to PBS stations nationwide on July 5th. (Some local > public TV stations broadcast on later dates: check local listings or call > your public TV station for times.) To join the mailing list which allows you > to see the reactions of other viewers and respond or post your own comments, > send a message to: majordomo@igc.apc.org with the words "subscribe > pov-nightstick" in the body of the message. > > THE HEART OF THE MATTER, a gripping portrayal of women confronting the HIV > virus and AIDS, is scheduled for national broadcast on July 12th. (Check > local listings or call your public TV station for local broadcast times). To > join this conference, e-mail to majordomo@igc.apc.org with the words > "subscribe pov-heart" as your message. > > PASSIN' IT ON, a bold new perspective on the Black Panther Party will be fed > to PBS stations nationally on July 19th (check listings or call your public > TV station for local broadcast times). After July 13th, e-mail > majordomo@igc.apc.org with the words "subscribe pov-panthers." > > DIALOGUES WITH MADWOMEN, a fascinating introduction to the world of madness > from seven women who've been there and come back to tell the tale will be fed > to PBS stations nationally on August 2nd (again, check listings or call your > public TV station for local broadcast times). After July 13th, e-mail > majordomo@igc.apc.org with the words "subscribe pov-madwomen." > > Comments and questions from each of these conferences will be forwarded to > P.O.V. producers and to the makers of these outstanding nonfiction films. > > We hope you'll join in this experiment in using computer networking to enable > dialogue between independent producers of social-issue film and video and the > viewers and users of the media they produce. > > > > > > -- Karen G. Schneider kgs@panix.com * * * "It is better to ask for forgiveness * * Than permission." * From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:15:01 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: ? dress code (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Vicki Rae Subject: Re: ? dress code I suppose one could answer much of the inquiry about dress code by asking oneself what impression I have when I go into a business or public establishment (more like a library rather than a fast food place) and see employees dressed very casually. What impression would you have if your doctors receptionist was dressed in shorts? We at Ada Community kind of like to think of ourselves as a professional service and so do have a dress code that we feel is not inappropriate. Our pages are allowed to dress more casually as most of them come directly from high school. They are however restricted as to cleanliness, neatness etc and are not allowed to wear shorts unless of a dressy type walking short that is not more than an about an inch above the knee. No we do not take out a ruler to measure. All other staff are expected to dress with common sense and "are expected to be clean, neat and to present a professional appearance to the public." This does not mean suits and ties, but no jeans, shorts.. etc. Would we send someone home? Perhaps in an extreme case, but mostly the employee would be counseled. I have sent a page or two home for inappropriate t-shirt graphics. Inappropriate? I know I will hear from those that feel appropriateness is in the mind of the wearer... but I feel those that have been put in the position of library policy and administation have a right to require staff to adhere to the desired library image. Vicki Rae Boise, Idaho From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:15:50 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: Dress Codes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Glendora Public Library Subject: Dress Codes At a previous library where I worked, all pages were required to wear pants, i.e. no one was allowed to wear skirts or dresses. Why? Because too many of our patrons were harassing our pages by looking up their skirts, etc. We even had one patron who came in with mirrors attached to the top of his shoes! This was over 15 years ago and in a medium sized library. Jill Patterson, Glendora Public Library From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:16:51 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: ? Behavior of Children in the Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: HARMONM@Citadel.edu Subject: Re: ? Behavior of Children in the Library I also agree with Carolyn's comment that a conduct policy should not be limited to children. In our library, we have a code of conduct for all patrons, but we are drafting an unattended children policy as well. Many problems we have with disruptive children happen because their parents are not supervising them or even in the building with them. We are trying to decide an age at which parents may leave their child at the library by themselves and an age at which children may be without their parents as long as the parent is still in the building, etc. We don't plan to go around asking children how old they are, but if there is a problem, we'll have this policy to back us up when we tell parents they can't just leave their child at the library. We have quite a problem with children not being picked up at closing time too. We plan to make a one-page handout explaining the new policy, and it will be given out at storytime registration, library card registration, at the time of a problem, and whenever else seems appropriate. In addition, we are working out quite a detailed procedure for staff. We are making very sure that at least two staff members or a staff member and a security guard stay with any child who is left after hours. We don't want the vulnerability of one person staying alone. It's a hard policy to write. You want the parents to uphold their responsibilities and realize that the library is not a babysitting service. One policy I've seen from another library starts off by saying "Would you leave your child alone in a shopping mall?" Cheri Estes Charleston Co. Library harmonm@citadel.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:17:43 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: Paperback books ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: HARMONM@Citadel.edu Subject: Re: Paperback books ? We have "non-accession" paperbacks. There is a record, but it is not searchable in the OPAC. The record is for circulation purposes only, and titles show as "adult paperback" or "young adult paperback" in the circ system. It was frustrating to try to find a particular paperback because we did not keep them in any order in the racks. If a teen needed Red Badge of Courage, and all of our hardbacks were out, we knew we had it in paper but where? So, we generated small spine labels, and we label each book with the first letter of the author's last name. The adult, YA and Juv paperbacks are in their respective sections, and are shelved in the racks by that letter--all the A authors together, etc. This works very well for us. Cheri Estes Charleston Co. Library harmonm@citadel.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:18:35 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:42 2005 Subject: Job Announcement (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: David Whisenant Subject: Job Announcement Director. The Panhandle Library Access Network (PLAN) located in Panama City Beach, Florida seeks a dynamic individual to direct the activities of this 29 member multi-type library cooperative. PLAN provides resource sharing products and services to member libraries across the 17 counties of the Florida Panhandle. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Planning, developing, and implementing PLAN projects and activities; working with the PLAN Board of Directors to determine the focus and direction of the cooperative, and overseeing the activities of the committees; preparing, updating, and tracking the operating budget; writing grants and exploring new funding sources for the cooperative; recruiting new library members; writing a quarterly newsletter; and participating in local, regional, and national meetings and conferences on library networking. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS. Must have communication skills. Demonstrated experience in automation and the management of library networks and cooperative systems preferred. Minimum salary $36, 500. Send letter, resume, and 3 references postmarked by 26 August 1994 to: Glenn Tripplett, Chair, Search Committee, Panhandle Library Access Network, Inc., 5 Miracle Strip Loop, Suite 2, Panama City Beach, FL 32407. From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:20:14 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: New Wis. Telco Law to help libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Robert Bocher Subject: New Wis. Telco Law to help libraries The Wisconsin Telecommunications Act (1993 Wis. Act 496) In late June the Wisconsin Legislature passed a comprehensive 100+ page Telecommunications Act. The act was signed by Wisconsin's Governor Thompson on July 5th. The education and library communities will be most interested in the Act's provision to establish an "Advanced Telecommunications Foundation" and expanding the definition of universal service. The Foundation anticipates building an endowment of $40 million. Educational institutions and libraries will get priority to use the interest generated from the Foundation for telecommunication related projects. The bill also authorizes the state utility commission to develop rules defining advanced telecommunication services to, "Promote affordable access throughout the state to high-quality education, library and health care information services." These rules will be incorporated into an expanded definition of Universal Service. More information on the Foundation and Universal Service can be found in the summary mentioned below. Wisconsin's Legislative Fiscal Bureau has authored a comprehensive summary of this legislation which is available on the Department of Public Instruction's section of the Wis. State Agency gopher. Gopher or Telnet to: badger.state.wi.us ->Wis State Agencies -> Wis Dept Public Instruc. -> State Telco Bill -> Wis Telco Bill: Detailed Summary... (For Telnet, enter wigoph for the login and for VT100 emulation.) The summary is also available in WordPerfect format via ftp at: badger.state.wi.us /agencies/dpi/telcosum.wp (ftp it in binary) NOTE: If you use the any of the information provided in the Telco summary, or find it helpful, please drop me a note. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau simply wants to know how widely this information is being disseminated and used via the Internet. The summary is a public document. ++ Bob Bocher, Wis. State Lib. (aka: Division for Library Services) ++ ++ 608-266-2127 fax 608-267-1052 Box 7841 Madison WI 53707 ++ ++ rbocher@wiscmacc.bitnet rbocher@macc.wisc.edu ++ From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:21:40 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: Circulating CD-ROM software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: au748@yfn.ysu.edu (Dale J. Greenbaum) Subject: Circulating CD-ROM software This is for PUBLIB.... Are there any public libraries out there with experience in circulating popular, educational CD-ROM software titles to their patrons. We will begin circulating CD-ROM software in the fall and I am interested in information about titles offered, packaging, problems, etc.... Dale Greenbaum, AV Coordinator Geauga County Public Library 121 South Street Chardon, Ohio 44024 au748@yfn.ysu.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:22:19 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: Social Security Numbers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Burlingame Public Library Subject: Social Security Numbers We are having problems with collections. Therefore our Circulation Supervisor would like to know if there is anyone recording patron Social Security numbers for patron registration and tracking in circulation databases? (Our collection bureau states that they can track anyone with a SS#.) If you record SS#'s how does it work? Have you had any problems? Does it help with collections? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Barry Mills Burlingame Public Library 480 Primrose Road Burlingame, CA 94010 (415) 342-9797 bplref@class.org From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:24:48 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: Thunderstorms ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Ray Vignovich Subject: Re: Thunderstorms ? Concerning the need to shut off and unplug computers during thunderstorms... Several years ago a personal computer located on my desk was damaged during a thunderstorm. This thunderstorm occured in the middle of the night, when my computer was shut off. I also had a surge protector on it. This computer was the only piece of equipment damaged on that occasion, but I am certain that it was the result of the thunderstorm. So strange things can happen to electronic equipment during electrical storms, but I still don't unplug my computer or bring the automated system in my library down when the weather threatens. I don't think a surge protector can be expected to protect electronic equipment from lightning strikes, but they are still a good investment. A squirrel shorted out some electrical circuits near my library in 1992 and about 7000 volts came through the library's outlets. Every computer that had a surge protector on it survived without a whimper. The uninterruptible power supply, which had no protector, suffered a major meltdown, as did the air conditioning unit which had its electrical connection box blown. Imagine having a surge strong enough to bust a copper connector a half an inch in diameter. Now I believe in surge protectors, except for lightning strikes. Ray Vignovich West Des Moines Public Library From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:31:04 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: PUBLIC LIBRARY/SCHOOL COOPERATION (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rochelle Follender Subject: PUBLIC LIBRARY/SCHOOL COOPERATION Cross posted to: publib, marylib, pubyac, library, libadmin, k12admin, lm-net, commcoll, clis. Please excuse duplication. Freely distribute to other appropriate lists and individuals. I am not currently subscribed to all of the above lists. Please respond via e-mail to: rfollend@cap.gwu.edu The Montgomery County Department of Public Libraries (MD) is seeking examples of SUCCESSFUL cooperative efforts, model programs, etc. between public libraries and schools. For example, we have recently been able to incorporate the school system's library catalog into our PAC, and ours is available in the schools. A recent thread on publib discussed the sharing of facilities by schools and public libraries (somewhat less successful, generally). Information about ANY area of successful cooperation is desired. Please send me a brief description and the name, e-mail address, and telephone number of someone (either in the library or the school system) we can contact for further information. We realize this is prime vacation time, but we would appreciate responses as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance. Rochelle Follender Montgomery County, MD rfollend@cap.gwu.edu From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:31:41 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: ? installing a gopher (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: MBOBKOFF@delphi.com Subject: ? installing a gopher The New Mexico State Library now has Internet access for in-house use, and is working towards having terminals available for the public, and towards making its catalog available via the Internet. After a longer term development process, it will be coordinating Internet access for the libraries of New Mexico. For the moment, however, we have two newbies' questions: 1. We need to install a gopher client. Are there better and worse-r gopher softwares? If so, does anyone have any recommendations? 2. We will then need to tell it what to point to. (Or does gopher come with built-in pointers?) Anyone want to recommend their favorite particularly well-set-up sites for us to study for ideas? [3. Anyone want to make an argument for a Lynx interface as the starting point, instead of gopher?] Please reply to hbogart@stlib.state.nm.us (harold bogart), who is not on this list, or if replying to the list send him a copy. Thanks in advance. From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:33:03 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: Security Systems (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dan Liebtag Subject: Security Systems Hello Our library has a 3-M security system with gates at the front door. Approximately 2 years ago we switched to tags marketed by Gaylord. Previously we had used genuine, and higher-priced 3-M tags. A few weeks ago, when the 3-M technicians were here installing a self-check machine, they reported that the Gaylord strips do not "work" with the 3-M system. This is of much concern because we have over 20,000 Gaylord strips installed in our collection. My question is, does anyone have experience with Gaylord security strips in conjunction with a 3-M security system? At this point Gaylord is saying they work, and 3-M is saying they don't. Dan Liebtag in SouthEast Ohio dliebtag@ohionet.org Coordinator Technical Services Fairfield County Library Lancaster OH From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:34:09 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: Position Announcement (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Davidsen Subject: Position Announcement M-LINK REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2 Term Appointments, each ending June 30, 1996) DUTIES: Based at the University of Michigan, M-Link provides reference service to professional, business, local government, and other community sectors at public library sites in Michigan. The incumbent will respond to complex extended reference questions by researching questions, evaluating information sources and responding directly to the public libraries with answers and materials. Although not responsible for general supervision, will provide direction to graduate students concerning research strategies for their reference questions. Works with other M-Link staff on network related project which may include training, production of training materials, and collection development. Reporting to the M-Link Operations Manager, the M-Link Reference Librarian has primary responsibility for the actual answering of M-Link reference questions. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS; reference (professional or pre-professional) experience in a research library setting; demonstrated experience with database searching, microcomputers, and other electronic information sources; demonstrated oral and written communication skills. DESIRED: working knowledge of one or more non-English languages. RANK, SALARY, & LEAVE: Minimum salary of $27,000; rank of Assistant Librarian; 24 working days of vacation a year; 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits. TIAA/CREF retirement plan APPLY TO: Maurice Wheeler, Library Human Resources; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1205 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications received by 8/12/94 will be given first consideration. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer. From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:36:32 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: Donations by special interest groups (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dan Hubbs Subject: Donations by special interest groups A patron of ours, a member of a special interest group, recently purchased 24 books and mailed them to our library with the intention of adding the books to our collection. The group feels, so our patron explained, that there side of an issue is not well represented here, and so, has taken it upon themselves to rectify that situation. This is part of a national campaign, and I wonder if other libraries have been approached and how they have handled the situation. We want to represent both sides of the issue, but we have run into problems finding reviews and thereby verifying the quality of the books themselves. AlA did a search for us, as well, and couldn't locate reviews. (The books are published by specialty presses.) Yes, we understand that gift books need to meet selection policy guidelines before admission to the collection, but our policy is quite vague, as are, I find, the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement. There seems to be a lot more information available to help defend already purchased items and to help keep librarians from acting on their biases. Three final points: We may very well have to defen the inclusion of the donated items to citizens on the other side of the issue, and this may be difficult without reviews. The issue of quality is touchy; we don't bring it up when ordering best-sellers, romances, biographies, etc. We want to be careful not to set a precedent. We will greatly appreciate any advice of feedback we can get. Thanks in advance. Dan Hubbs Crandall Library From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:37:36 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: M-Link Newsbytes Vol. 4, no. 14 July 15, 1994 (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 13 Jul 94 16:06:23 -0400 From: Sue Davidsen To: Newsbyte.Distribution@vienna.hh.lib.umich.edu Subject: M-Link Newsbytes Vol. 4, no. 14 July 15, 1994 M-Link Newsbytes Vol. 4, no. 14 July 15, 1994 KELLOGG FOUNDATION GRANTS FUNDING TO UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LIBRARY! The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has granted the University of Michigan Library funding to continue and dramatically expand the M- Link Project. M-Link will provide research services to every public library in the state of Michigan either directly or through a regional center.These funds will also allow for expansion and upgrading of the GoMLink Gopher Service, a new World Wide Web Server, Michigan library discussion lists and other network services. M-Link will be cooperating with other organizations and agencies in Michigan to expand and connect our electronic services. The statewide research services will begin on or about September 1, 1994. For more information about M-Link contact Richard Hathaway, Director, M-Link 209 HHGL North The University of Michigan Library Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205 Internet: rhat@umich.edu. NEWSBYTES EXPANDS Thanks to the Kellogg Foundation funding, M-Link Newsbytes will also be expanding by bringing back one of its most popular features -- Michigan Resources. We'll be bringing you free, cheap and interesting information about Michigan and the Great Lakes. Many of our subscribers have come on board to get the information we give out about Internet resources, so that part of our newsletter will remain the same. We'll be dividing the sections within each weeks' newsletter for easier access and reading. M-Link Newsbytes is not a listserv (yet) and you can subscribe by sending a message containing just plain english to the editor, Sue Davidsen Internet: davidsen@umich.edu. SAY YA TO DA UPPER LOWER PENINSULA An absolutely wonderful and useful collection of things to do and places to visit in North- western Michigan (not the Upper Peninsula, but the Northern Lower Peninsula) is now available on GoMLink in the Michigan Section. From the list of concerts this summer at the Interlochen Arts Academy & National Music Camp to restaurants, golf courses, theaters and wineries. Under Michigan or point your gopher client to: vespucci.iquest.com; Services/NMichigan. COMMISSION PROTECTS CONSUMERS The Consumer Products Safety Commission has mounted a gopher containing useful information about its services. Detailed descriptions of how to report a hazardous product and who to send the report to are available as are all of the CPSC's press releases describing hazardous products and recalls from 1990-present.Fireworks, roller blades and pacifiers are just some of the items in the current press release files. It also contains announcements of CPSC meetings open to the public. In GoMLink under Social Issues & Social Services or point to cpsc.gov. ====================================================== _M-Link Newsbytes_ is distributed every Friday morning by the University of Michigan Library's Happy-To-Be-Here M-Link project. Readers can send a message _M-Link Newsbytes_ by sending electronic mail to : davidsen@umich.edu This newsletter is not copyrighted and may be reproduced in part or its entirety with credit given to _M-Link Newsbytes._ From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:38:28 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: appropriate wording ? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: PUB_LIB@mln.lib.ma.us Subject: RE: appropriate wording ? The response we have from Perkins School for the Blind is "people with low vision" Hope this helps! From publll at nysernet.ORG Wed Jul 13 23:41:12 1994 From: publll at nysernet.ORG (Publib Poster) Date: Wed May 18 10:23:44 2005 Subject: e-mail survey (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Summer and Hoek Survey Subject: e-mail survey ATTENTION: THIS SURVEY IS BEING SENT TO MULTIPLE ELECTRONIC MAILING NETWORKS AND BULLETIN BOARDS. IF THIS POST IS A DUPLICATE, PLEASE DISREGARD. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED YOU. Dear Virtual Friend - In recent months there has been much discussion regarding uses and abuses of electronic mail (e-mail). In this survey we wish to explore the impact e-mail has on our personal, professional and academic lives. This survey is being conducted by researchers at the University of Nevada. It has been sent to members of randomly selected on-line networks from a master list of lists containing over 1,400 discussion list addresses. Depending on your experience with the issues involved, the survey will take between 10 and 30 minutes to complete. Your participation is completely voluntary, however, in order to gather a fair impression about opinions concerning these issues, it is important that as many people as possible respond to this survey. Please be assured that your answers will be kept COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL. Records of identification will be deleted immediately upon receipt of each survey. Please direct any questions concerning the survey or a copy of the results to Denny Summer or Mel Hoek, e-mail address: SHSURVEY@NEVADA.EDU. Any questions regarding the rights of research subjects should be directed to the Office of Research Administration at (702) 895- 1357. HOW TO RESPOND: PLEASE RETURN SURVEY TO: SHSURVEY@NEVADA.EDU 1. You may use your editor to fill out the survey and either forward or otherwise return it to us via our e-mail address. 2. You may download the survey to your personal computer, fill out the survey, upload to your server, and return it via our e-mail address. 3. You may return to us only your responses via our e-mail address, by either reading it off your computer screen or by using the "print screen" command and obtaining a hard copy. 4. If you would like to participate, but are not sure how to respond, please e-mail us and we will make arrangements. Your participation is much appreciated and we would like to thank you for your time and insight. For a copy of the results please send a separate message to SHSURVEY@NEVADA.EDU with a single line "request copy of results." Sincerely, Denny Summer Mel Hoek University of Nevada ----------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION ONE In this first section of the questionnaire we would like to know about the different uses that you have for your electronic mail account. For each question please place an "x" by the most appropriate response. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Q1. During an average week (7 days), how often would you say you log-on to your electronic mail account? 1. [ ] more than once a day 2. [ ] once a day 3. [ ] four to six times a week 4. [ ] one to three times a week 5. [ ] I don't log-on weekly Q2. For what purposes have you used your electronic mail account? Please indicate all that apply. 1. [ ] academic research 2. [ ] personal communication 3. [ ] work related 4. [ ] professional or work related research 5. [ ] mailing lists or bulletin boards 6. [ ] information sharing 7. [ ] converse with colleagues 8. [ ] converse with friends 9. [ ] establish friendships 10. [ ] establish intimate relationships 11. [ ] establishing business contacts 12. [ ] part of a class 13. [ ] other (please specify) Q3. In general would you say that your use of electronic mail is mainly for personal correspondence, for entertainment purposes, for educational or for work related purposes? [MARK ONE] 1. [ ] personal correspondence 2. [ ] entertainment 3. [ ] educational 4. [ ] work Q4. Is it essential to, OR required by your work that you use electronic mail? 1. [ ] yes 2. [ ] no Q5. How many electronic mailing lists or bulletin boards do you currently subscribe to? ----------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION TWO ----------------------------------------------------------------- In this next section we would like to ask you some general questions about communication styles over electronic mail. Please indicate your level of disagreement or agreement with the following statements by placing an "x" by the most appropriate response. Strongly Strongly disagree Disagree Agree agree Q6. People tend to 1. [ ] 2. [ ] 3. [ ] 4. [ ] write things on e-mail that they would not ordinarily say in face-to-face conversation. Q7. People tend to be 1. [ ] 2. [ ] 3. [ ] 4. [ ] more truthful on e-mail than they are in face- to-face conversations. Q8. People tend to be 1. [ ] 2. [ ] 3. [ ] 4. [ ] more self-serving on e-mail than they are in face-to-face conversations. Q9. People tend to be 1. [ ] 2. [ ] 3. [ ] 4. [ ] more aggressive on e-mail than they are in face-to-face conversations. Q10. I have noticed that 1. [ ] 2. [ ] 3. [ ] 4. [ ] men and women communicate differently on e-mail. Q11. I find it less 1. [ ] 2. [ ] 3. [ ] 4. [ ] intimidating to communicate with some people over e-mail. ----------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION THREE In this next section, we would like to ask you some questions regarding the appropriateness of certain activities over electronic mail. Q12. The following is a list of behaviors which have occurred over electronic mail. ASSUMING EACH BEHAVIOR IS UNSOLICITED, please indicate which, if any, you would consider to be inappropriate for e-mail communication by placing an "x" in the box of all that apply. 1. [ ] sexually explicit messages 2. [ ] sexually or racially oriented jokes 3. [ ] foul language 4. [ ] requests for sexual favors 5. [ ] sexually explicit computer graphics 6. [ ] repeated requests for personal contact 7. [ ] interruptions using the "talk" feature 8. [ ] surveys sent through electronic mail 9. [ ] advertisements sent through electronic mail 10. [ ] calls for papers sent through electronic mail 11. [ ] personalized demeaning comments regarding a person's race, class, gender, or sexual orientation/ identity 12. [ ] personalized demeaning comments regarding a person's intellect 13. [ ] questions about one's physical appearance. 14. [ ] questions of a personal nature 15. [ ] flaming 16. [ ] forwarding personal messages without consent 17. [ ] none Q13 Are there any other behaviors which you feel are inappropriate for e-mail communication that you would like to add to this list? (please specify) Q14 Do you think it is possible to be harassed over electronic mail? 1. [ ] Yes 2. [ ] No If "yes", please go to the next question, Q15. If "no", please skip to SECTION FOUR, Q29. Q15 Considering those behaviors in Q12 which you marked as inappropriate for e-mail communication, Do you feel that any of them could be considered harassment, either sexual, racial, or harassment based upon sexual orientation/ identity? 1. [ ] yes (PLEASE INDICATE WHICH BEHAVIORS BY FILLING IN THE NUMBER WHICH CORRESPONDS FROM Q12) 2. [ ] no Q16 Is there any behavior which you feel could be considered harassment that you would like to add to this list? 1. [ ] yes (please specify) 2. [ ] no Q17 Have you ever been sexually or racially harassed, or have you experienced harassment due to your sexual orientation/ identity over electronic mail? 1. [ ] yes 2. [ ] no If yes, please go to next question, Q18 If no, please skip to SECTION FOUR, Q29 Q18 Where did you experience this h