From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 07:22:23 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Input for December Column (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Input for December Column For months I've been scheming about the last Internet Librarian column I'll write for this century. Here's the scenario (briefly discussed with some folks at the PLA Small/Medium Libraries Dinner at ALA Annual): despite our best efforts, the computers really DO all crash at midnight on December 31. We have a get-well date of about 30 days. So for a month, we're back to being "analog librarians." For the sake of this discussion, we will pretend that the effort of manual labor in tech services won't absorb all the time we have for other things we want to do. What is it you miss about old-fashioned librarianship? What would you like to spend more time doing, if those pesky computers didn't get in the way? What would your work-day look like? And what can you carry forward from this exercise to help us be better librarians in the online, computerized, digitized world? Submit your ideas to me by November 15, and don't forget your your name, library or organization, city and state. Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY Happiness is a new hard drive! From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 11:48:28 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Ads (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Lind Hage Subject: Job Ads I haven't had a lot of jobs (4) in my 28 year career, but I would never apply for a job based on the job ad. I always call someone in the area to check out the situation before I submit an application. This has been easy because I've always lived and worked in the Detroit area and have made a point of networking with librarians in the area state and nationally. If there was a job ad that teased my interest yet was out of my normal territory, I'd ask someone on PUBLIB or someone I've met via ALA/PLA what the scoop was on the job. I'd never want to be the 5th director in the same number of years at a library. I wouldn't want to work for a board that was forward looking. I'd never work in an area that didn't support diversity, didn't support a good collection, or didn't embrace the joys and challenges of technology. I agree with Karen. We spend too much time on the job not to check it out as carefully as those we choose to live with. Dissatisfaction on the job can only lead to stress in other parts of one's life. Christine Lind Hage ALA Councilor at large Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 USA 810/226-5010 voice 810/226-5008 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 11:48:41 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Coffee Shops (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Harry Dutcher Subject: Library Coffee Shops Our library has a very nice, well-appointed Coffee Shop. I will be doing a program at the upcoming New York Library Association Conference called "Do We Really Need a Coffee Shop?" I'm looking for any anecdotes, thoughts, pointers, etc., from libraries with such a service that I might share with my audience. Thanks! Harry Dutcher 49 Henry St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518)587-7530 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 11:50:15 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Chicago PL Internet Hits (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Michelle Yezerski Subject: Re: Chicago PL Internet Hits David Biek wrote: >The current American Libraries Online includes the >story "Chicago PL Internet Hits Are Less Than 5% Sexually Explicit." The >point of the story was to show that this is too small a number to worry >about, and perhaps when we can see the study carried out by CPL we'll be >able to judge that. > >In the meantime, consider that this 5% rate is equivalent, for the Chicago >Public Library (with 497 public terminals in 78 branches, plus Main): > >-- to running 25 public terminals that are devoted solely to providing >sexually explicit content, or >-- to devoting all the public terminals in four branches to the same >purpose. > >The story quotes a library official as saying that the study "allows us to >paint the far-right agenda as much ado about not very much." Would she make >the same claim if the same amount of use were "concentrated" as suggested >above? If not, then why? If this 5% is not considered worrisome, would those who feel it's "much ado about not very much" also feel that way if these hits represented the number of hate sites that were being accessed instead? Would those librarians still feel it wasn't a problem if that many sites were being hit for the KKK and similar groups or perhaps bomb making and violent sites? Picture all of the Internet computers being used in four branches ONLY for the use to search hate groups or violence and nothing else. Would librarians at that branch feel they were still providing a valuable service to the community? Is that an appropriate reason to tax citizens - to provide nothing but hate or violence at those four branches, or to run 25 terminals solely for this purpose? Ask the taxpayers FIRST before taxing them if they would be willing to pay taxes to support this activity. And, of course, some of those patrons accessing only these sites would be children. I wouldn't want to be one of those taxpayers who's being taxed to support this activity. I'm sure they could find far better use of their hard earned money! As a taxpayer, I would rather pay taxes used to fight the hate groups, the pornographers and pedophiles searching online to contact children, and to provide good programs to educate children against violence in the schools, not allowing them such easy access on how to blow up their schools and gun down their fellow classmates. Michelle Yezerski Citizens for the Protection of Children From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 11:50:26 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Audio-Visual Librarian position opening (Worthington Public Libra (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Phyllis Winfield Subject: Audio-Visual Librarian position opening (Worthington Public Libra AUDIO-VISUAL LIBRARIAN F.T. W/BENEFITS Worthington Public Library(WPL) is looking for an Audio-Visual Librarian to work at a busy adult reference desk at Northwest Library. This person will be responsible for selecting and maintaining an audio-visual collection of about 12,000 items: audiobooks, music, videos, and computer interactive multimedia. WPL is a suburban library system nationally recognized for providing traditional library service plus cutting-edge information technology. We are proud of our beautiful new facilities, our extensive high quality collections and our staff's commitment to customer service. We use a state-of-the-art computer network to enhance communications and access to information. You must be committed to exploring creative and innovative ways to expand library services. The Library offers opportunities for professional development and growth, as well as competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package. This includes health insurance with dental, vision and prescription card, 4 weeks of paid vacation, 11 holidays, sick leave and the Library pays the 8.5% employee share of PERS. Full-time position, 37 hours/wk @ $15.14-17.81/hr or $29,129-34,266/yr based on experience. Qualified candidates will possess a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school. Reference experience is preferred. For consideration submit resume to Phyllis Winfield, Personnel Coordinator, Worthington Public Library, 820 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085. Visit us on the Web at www.worthington.lib.oh.us. An Equal Opportunity Employer. The Worthington Public Library CARES for its patrons by demonstrating these core values: Community Access Responsibility Excellence Service. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 11:50:35 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Interview Questions? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Karen Lisa Sheffield Subject: Interview Questions? We will be interviewing for our Library Associate (para-professional) position next week. We lost a 24-year Circulation veteran to retirement last month. We have had two in-house applications in addition to the many other regular ones. Does anyone have any suggestions for marvelously insightful and useful questions, besides those that you would normally ask in an interview for this kind of position? -- Especially for the in-house applicants?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Lisa Sheffield Adult Services Librarian -- Transylvania County Library 105 S. Broad St. Brevard, NC 28712 828-884-3151 Opinions expressed are my own. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 11:50:55 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: John Berry III editorial: We "Protect" Free Expression (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Charles Schacht Subject: Re: John Berry III editorial: We "Protect" Free Expression Mr. Berry has a grand old time here defending the "right" to free expression as a cherished American absolute, but I believe he will find that when such expression has involved placing the public at risk ie shouting FIRE in a crowded theatre or exposing minors to pornography, the law has traditionally been considerably less than enthusiastic about protecting the expressor. As well it should be. Once again the issue here is clouded by people who persist in confusing apples with oranges; placing age restrictions on access to certain images in public is not at all the same as censoring ideas, and we do our public image damage by insisting that they are. Chuck Schacht Romeo District Library Romeo, MI. Don Wood wrote: > by John Berry, III, October 1, 1999 > > We "Protect" Free Expression > http://www.ljdigital.com/articles/views/editorial/editorialindex.asp > > ________________________ > Don Wood > American Library Association > Office for Intellectual Freedom > 50 East Huron Street > Chicago, IL 60611 > 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 > Fax: 312-280-4227 > dwood@ala.org > http://www.ala.org/oif.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 11:51:08 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Gun Control and Internet Control (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Adelaide Rowe Subject: Gun Control and Internet Control I have wondered lately if there is any correlation between gun control and internet control. It is my belief perhaps that politically speaking, the issues are fairly polarized and that advocates of one, are not usually or necessarily advocates of the other. In other words, those who want filtering and stricter laws for the internet are more likely to approve of less restrictions for guns. I bet many political conservatives feel that in order to protect their 2nd amendment right, that it is ok to have guns in the house, as long as they are in the hands of the right people and that their children are educated in marksmanship and told not to open the locked gun cases and closets. I also bet that many liberals feel that the internet has some material that is best not viewed by children, but to protect their first amendment right, they feel that a forewarned child, with proper parental guidance, will be aware of these dangers and will steer clear of the dangerous sites. I also wonder which is more potentially dangerous to a pair of teenagers or to a small child, a pornographic site, or a loaded gun? Just wondering. Adelaide Rowe Head of Youth Services arowe@egvpl.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 11:51:22 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: ILL limiting requests (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Robin Carroll-Mann" Subject: Re: ILL limiting requests On 30 Sep 99, Laura Gruninger wrote: > We have always had an unofficial request limit per patron of "3 at a > time." We have an official limit of 5 requests per library card at a time. If a patron has reached his/her limit, he/she may request another title as soon as one title is returned. We do not charge for ILLs, though we will pass along any photocopy or lending fees to the patron. This happens very rarely. Robin Carroll-Mann, Head of Adult Services Summit Free Public Library, Summit NJ "Now when I die I don't want wings, a golden halo or a harp that sings Give me a book, a fire, and someone who brings chocolate chip cookies all day." -- Bill Steele From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:00:58 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Honest (or dis-) job ads--addendum (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Subject: Honest (or dis-) job ads--addendum Someone mentioned the "other duties as assigned" part. This truly is something to inquire about...or about which to inquire. Though some aspects of "other duties" will probably always remain vague. No, no one of us should have to be an animal control officer...but animals do wander into the library (we have a dog across the street who is frightened by thunderstorms, and always seems to end up here, if his owners are gone--always at night, of course, when the city's animal control officer is off work--BUT...then you call the police, if the dog bites, as our canine neighbor does). Nor should we who have elevated degrees have to be janitors--but if your janitor is in the hospital, the janitor at city hall is in the middle of a nervous breakdown and is unable to substitute (yes, I speak from experience), then you may have to clean a toilet. Maybe even two. And if someone vomits in the public restroom after the custodian has gone home, then for God's sake, clean it up; don't leave it till the next day--unless customer service is not important to you. These sorts of things come with the territory, fall under "other duties," and can't be helped. Or he'pd, as we say in East TX. But do ask questions about "other duties" to make sure, e.g., that the library director doesn't dump the annual State Library report on you, when doing the report isn't in the job ad. John Richmond, Director Palestine, TX, Public Library ..who is always glad to be of he'p to anyone who needs it... From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:01:04 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference Head Position Available (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Wilma Lepore Subject: Reference Head Position Available HEAD OF REFERENCE SERVICES Newark Public Library System, Newark, Ohio Available immediately. A unique opportunity to get on board and help us get organized and relocated in our new 70,000 square-foot Main Library which is tentatively scheduled to open on January 2, 2000! And, under the general supervision of the Director, plan and develop expanded reference services in that building and for the library system. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in Library Science. Four years of professional experience, including some experience in reference services. Supervisory experience desired. Must be able to: establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and users; lead, supervise, and motivate employees; organize and prioritize staff work; operate and instruct others in the use of computers, terminals, and other equipment; provide reference and reader's advisory services. PRINCIPAL DUTIES Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates reference services and staff. Participates with 5 other department heads to develop policies and procedures, set goals and objectives, train staff, and select materials for the library system. New projects will include: selecting "opening day" reference collections for 2 new small branch buildings; developing working relationships with the Licking County Genealogical Society Library (in the new building); and participating in organizing the move to the new Main Library during December, 1999. Opportunity to participate in the Library's web site development team, if interested. A complete job description will be available on our web site soon (see URL below) or by fax or snail mail. SALARY Librarian II - Grade L2 - Minimum starting rate: $14.90/hour ($29,005/year) with increases at 6 months (end of probationary period) to $15.60/hour ($30,420/year) and at 1 year to $16.30/hour ($31,785/year). May start above the minimum depending on qualifications, subject to Trustees' approval. Future increases include cost-of-living in January (if voted by the Trustees) and automatic step-raise of 70-cents/hour on each anniversary of employment. Liberal benefits. Relocation and/or travel-to-interview expenses may be reimbursed in part or entirely for out-of-state applicants. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Apply by letter (fax, snail mail, e-mail), sending resume and the names of 3 professional references who can be contacted to: Wilma J. Lepore, Director, Newark Public Library, 88 West Church Street, Newark, Ohio 43055. (Fax number and e-mail address are below.) I'll also be glad to answer questions by phone (voice number is below). Wilma J. Lepore, Director Newark Public Library 88 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 v: 740-345-8972 f: 740-345-8147 e-mail to: wlepore@newark.lib.oh.us See Our New Main Library-- Under Construction! http://newark.lib.oh.us ........=^.^=......... ........><('>......... From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:01:15 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Regional Library Director Position (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: gretchend@mail.bulloch.public.lib.ga.us Subject: Regional Library Director Position Please excuse cross-posting. REGIONAL LIBRARY DIRECTOR. Statesboro Regional Library System, Statesboro, Georgia. To lead staff of 40+ in a 5-county, 6-library system in southeast Georgia with budget of $1.4 million. Must demonstrate skill in public library operations, including personnel, public relations, fiscal and facility management, technology and a commitment to customer service. Position requirements: ALA-accredited MLS, Georgia G5 certification and 10 years of diverse, full-time library experience including at least 5 years in library administration. Salary Range: $56,463 - $60,970, based on an established state scale. Send letter of application, resume and three professional references to Search Committee, Statesboro Regional Library, 124 South Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458 by December 1, 1999. EOE/AA. Additional information in GOLD Job Bank: http://www.public.lib.ga.us/pls/job-bank ----- Sent using MailStart.com ( http://MailStart.Com/welcome.html ) The FREE way to access your mailbox via any web browser, anywhere! From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:01:22 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Teen Read Week (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Teen Read Week American Libraries will be devoting a section of its December issue to Teen Read Week. They would like to know about interesting and unusual programs being conducted for Teen Read Week and would like photographs of your events and programs as well. If you would like to be considered for the feature article, please send a report of your TRW event to americanlibraries@ala.org. Please include contact information (name, phone, email). If you need assistance if preparing your report, YALSA has posted a feedback form on the Teen Read Week Web site at http://www.ala.org/teenread/ff.html. The page provides a list of questions to help guide you. The form is in a PDF format and can be downloaded if you would prefer. Photographs should be sent in a tif or gif file to americanlibraries@ala.org and accompanied by captions. The deadline for submission to American Libraries for both the report and photographs is November 1. No need to send to YALSA if you are sending to American Libraries. Any questions, please contact YALSA at 800-545-2433, ext. 4390. Please feel free to share this information. Thanks for your help. We look forward to some great events! Deborah Davis Public Relations Specialist ALA Public Information Office 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-2148 dedavis@ala.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:01:47 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] October CD HotList is now up (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rick Anderson Subject: October CD HotList is now up The October issue of CD HotList is now up and viewable at this URL: http://library.uncg.edu/depts/acq/cdhl/archive.htm As always, suggestions, criticisms and comments are more than welcome. Enjoy! ---------------------- Rick Anderson Head Acquisitions Librarian Jackson Library UNC Greensboro 1000 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, NC 27402-6175 PH (336) 334-5281 FX (336) 334-5399 rick_anderson@uncg.edu http://www.uncg.edu/~r_anders "This one we dedicate to the memory of Ralph Cramden... because frankly, ladies and gentlemen, the heart is a crazy busdriver." -- David Thomas From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:01:58 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Museum passes? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Robin Carroll-Mann" Subject: Museum passes? A patron stopped by our reference desk this morning. She wanted to know why our library did not have museum passes. This was the first time I'd heard of such a thing, and I asked her to explain. She said that "all the public libraries in Massachusetts" carry them. They are one-year free admission passes to various museums which can be borrowed by library patrons. They are purchased for the libraries by Friends' groups or by local corporations. After a bit of web searching, it seems to me that this is a purely New England phenomenom. All the passes I could find mentioned on the web were for Boston museums. Has anyone outside of New England (and especially in New Jersey or New York) heard of such a program? Or can someone in New England explain to me how this system came to be? My limited experience with free admission passes is that they are usually based on membership in the specific institution, and are not legally transferable. The patron indicated that she'd be contacting the director to suggest that we implement such a program, so I figure that I may as well gather information now. TIA for any replies. Robin Carroll-Mann, Head of Adult Services Summit Free Public Library, Summit NJ rcmann@infolink.org "Now when I die I don't want wings, a golden halo or a harp that sings Give me a book, a fire, and someone who brings chocolate chip cookies all day." -- Bill Steele From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:02:11 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Gun Control and Internet Control (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: James Asbury Subject: Re: Gun Control and Internet Control Adelaide Rowe wrote: > > I have wondered lately if there is any correlation between gun control > and internet control. It is my belief perhaps that politically speaking, > the issues are fairly polarized and that advocates of one, are not > usually or necessarily advocates of the other. In other words, those who > want filtering and stricter laws for the internet are more likely to > approve of less restrictions for guns. Well, since I've been advocating limited use of filters for children and library policies that help parents restrict children's access to porn on the Internet, I'll take a shot at the possibility that I am one of the people you are talking about. I think it is always dangerous to lump all persons into one group or another, or even assume people who can be grouped necessarily agree on everything. Some of the people I have talked to who adamantly oppose any kind of filtering, sometimes even by parents in their own homes, also oppose restrictions upon the right to bear arms. I, on the other hand, have no qualms whatsoever about banning firearms for private ownership altogether. I can think of no just reason for allowing citizens to own weapons that is worth the life of a single innocent human being. Not one. I don't believe the Second Amendment supports gun ownership, and if it did, I would fight to have it repealed. Thanks for letting me rant a bit on a non-library topic. Just wanted to make my own position on that issue clear. -- "Berry" jamesasbury@yahoo.com _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:02:54 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] KCKPL Branch Manager posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Tammie Sharp Subject: KCKPL Branch Manager posting MAIN BRANCH MANAGER KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PUBLIC LIBRARY Responsible for a staff of 26 and an annual budget of $1,156,994 for a downtown urban location. Works closely as part of library administration, with civic and state organizations advocating library related issues. Promotes positive community outreach to service areas. This position requires leadership, vision, teamwork, creative problem solving skills, ability to implement change, sensitivity to a multi-cultural environment and a sense of humor. The selected individual will face many critical challenges. Among these are continuous provision of services to a diverse population with limited resources. Qualifications: ALA/MLS with significant supervisory/management experience on a division or branch library level with strong leadership and community outreach skills. Fundraising and grant writing abilities beneficial. Salary range: $34,525.00-$53,500.00 Expected hiring range: $41,634.00-$46.011.00. Attractive benefits program. Interested and qualified persons should send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: Personnel Coordinator, KCKPL, 2nd floor, 625 Minnesota Avenue, KCK 66101. Inquires accepted until position filled. EOE www.kckpl.lib.ks.us. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:03:02 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Teen Read Week in American Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Linda Waddle (Esther Murphy)" Subject: Teen Read Week in American Libraries American Libraries will be devoting a section of its December issue to Teen Read Week. They would like to know about interesting and unusual programs being conducted for Teen Read Week and would like photographs of your events and programs as well. If you would like to be considered for the feature article, please send a report of your TRW event to americanlibraries@ala.org. Please include contact information (name, phone, email). If you need assistance if preparing your report, YALSA has posted a feedback form on the Teen Read Week Web site at http://www.ala.org/teenread/ff.html. The page provides a list of questions to help guide you. The form is in a PDF format and can be downloaded if you would prefer. Photographs should be sent in a tif or gif file to americanlibraries@ala.org and accompanied by captions. The deadline for submission to American Libraries for both the report and photographs is November 1. No need to send to YALSA if you are sending to American Libraries. Any questions, please contact YALSA at 800-545-2433, ext. 4390. Please feel free to share this information. Thanks for your help. We look forward to some great events! Deborah Davis Public Relations Specialist ALA Public Information Office 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-2148 dedavis@ala.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:03:14 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference-ethical question (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Subject: Reference-ethical question A man just walked into my office. He wanted to know how he could get lists of students at colleges, e.g., Texas A&M (not too far from here). He said that he knows there must be a legal way to gets names and addresses--e-mail or otherwise--because credit card companies are always sending come-ons (my word, not his) to students. He said that he had a business, "an Internet store," and he wanted to contact large numbers of students. He gave me a card; the business is "Quixtar." A little lightbulb went on in my head, and I thought...there's an Amway connection here. And yes, there is. I checked the Web. (I have a brother- and sister-in-law who are Amway cultists, and I *knew* there was something about Quixtar....) Of course, I have to put aside my feelings and thoughts about Amway. Nevertheless, I am not comfortable researching this question for this man. *I* don't know how the credit card companies get students' names--thereby leading many hapless people into DEBT--and I'm sure there is a legal way to do it, but there's something in me that doesn't want to touch this whole thing with a 4,000-foot pole. Seems to me that if this enterprising retired postal worker, with his own website (the guy who came to see me), wants to learn how to contact vast numbers of unwitting potential clients, then he ought to find some way to do that. But I feel a little dirty just writing about this. Am I out of line to think and feel this way? Patrons come in asking for info on how to start a small business, and we help them, but there's just something different about this. Of course, maybe I'm just too prejudiced about Amway, so...request for reality check, please. (This is somehow too profound for a Friday afternoon, with my employee evaluations turned in, and my brain totally fried, but it's bothering me.) John Richmond, Director Palestine, TX, Public Library johnr@palestine.lib.tx.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:03:24 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] American Libraries Online news stories for October 4, 1999 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gordon Flagg" Subject: American Libraries Online news stories for October 4, 1999 News stories appearing in the October 4 American Libraries Online > Memphis PL to Install Filters, Add URLs to Reconsideration Forms > S.C. Atty. General Urges School Board to Pull "Pervasively Vulgar" Beginners' Love > Filtering Amendment Added to Appropriations Bill > University of Virginia Alumnus Donates $10 Million for American Studies Institute > Random House Exec Gives $100,000 to Queens Borough PL > Indiana University Library Acquires Kurt Vonnegut Papers > Scholars Say University of Virginia Scrapbooks Belonged to Jefferson > Paris Review Archives Go to Morgan Library > USIA Abolished, Functions Transferred to State Department > False Bomb Threats Close Two Libraries at University of South Florida > Cambodia Restores Ancient Library at Angkor American Libraries' Web site also features the latest "Internet Librarian" columns by Karen Schneider; AL's "Career Leads" job ads; listings of conferences, continuing-education courses, exhibitions, and other events from AL's "Datebook"; and Tables of Contents for the current year. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:03:34 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Participatory Reading Survey for Teen Read Week (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Esther Murphy" Subject: Participatory Reading Survey for Teen Read Week Librarians and Teachers: Please encourage MALE young adults as well as female young adults to take this survey during your Teen Read Week activities. -------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS For Immediate Release October, 1999 Contact: Linda Waddle 312-280-4391 lwaddle@ala.org OR Luis Castro 212-367-0805 luis@smartgirl.com New survey to get inside scoop on teen reading during Teen Read Week To celebrate Teen Read Week, October 17-23, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) will join with SmartGirl.com to survey teens about reading * their favorite books and authors, when, where and why they read. Young men and women are invited to voice their opinions at http://www.smartgirl.com/teenreadweek.html anytime from now through October 24. ALA encourages public and school libraries to invite teens to visit the site and complete the survey. "The best way to learn how to get teens to read more is to ask them directly," says Isabel Wolcott, president and founder of SmartGirl.com. "Reading is very personal and different for everybody, so we're urging as many teens as possible to share why they love to read." According to YALSA President Jana Fine, the survey is designed to assess teens' reading habits, particularly whether they "read for the fun of it," which is the theme for Teen Read Week. "Teens represent a group that has long been underserved in terms of literacy efforts," says Fine. "We hope this survey gives us a better idea about what teens are reading so that we can help libraries reach out to teens in better and more meaningful ways." Results of the survey will be posted on the ALA Web site at www.ala.org and at www.smartgirl.com in mid-November. Launched in 1996, SmartGirl.com is a Web site written by and for teenage girls ages 12-19. With more than 14,000 pages of content, this popular site offers girls the opportunity to share their opinions on a wide range of interests and issues. SmartGirl also conducts market research for companies and organizations interested in learning more about teens. The Young Adult Library Services Association is a division of the American Library Association. Its mission is to advocate, promote and strengthen service to adults ages 12 through 18 as part of the continuum of total library service. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:03:43 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ALSC/Book Wholesalers Summer Reading Program Grant (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Tia Jah Wynne Subject: ALSC/Book Wholesalers Summer Reading Program Grant Please forgive cross postings; I am sending this to a few different lists. School is back in full swing and it's time to start planning for your next summer reading program. While planning, consider applying for the 2000 ALSC/Book Wholesalers Summer Reading Program Grant. This grant, administered by ALSC and sponsored by BWI, provides $3000 to a library to support an outstanding summer reading program for children. Applications are due December 1, 1999. For more information on the 1999 winner, or to obtain application information, visit the ALSC webpage at http://www.ala.org/alsc/ or contact Crystal Weirich Faris, Committee Chair, at Nassau Library System, 900 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. Tia Jah C. Wynne, MLS Branch Manager and Children's Librarian Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Fountain Square Branch 1066 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46203 317.269.1877 twynne@imcpl.lib.in.us All wacky opinions are mine; all brilliant thoughts are "borrowed" from others. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 1 23:03:57 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Ads (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Christine Lind Hage" Subject: Job Ads I didn't proof my posting carefully enough before I sent it this morning. I meant to say that I couldn't take a job with a library board that wasn't forward looking. I'm seldom content with the status quo, so the board has to have a mind set for forward movement for me to be happy. I apologize for my slopping typing! Christine Lind Hage ALA Councilor at large Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 USA 810/226-5010 voice 810/226-5008 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 3 09:19:29 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job ads (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dusty Gres Subject: Job ads And then, we can get on the subject of the misrepresentation & misinformation on resumes, the lack of dedication, unwillingness to cooperate, sulky, "it's not in my job description" (WHY do you think we started having to put that phrase, "other duties as assigned" into a job description?), of the applicant/employee... *** Dusty Gres, Director Ohoopee Regional Library System Hdqtr: Vidalia-Toombs County Library 610 Jackson Street Vidalia, GA 30474 PH: (912) 537-9283 FAX: (912) 537-3735 EMail: gresd@mail.toombs.public.lib.ga.us Web: http://www.vidaliaga.com/library/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 3 09:20:16 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Reference-ethical question (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Elizabeth Thomsen Subject: Re: Reference-ethical question There are a few instances in which helping a patron with a reference question comes close to being an accessory to criminal activity-- the usual example is bomb-making information. But in this case, the patron is looking for information about the perfectly legal activity of direct marketing. My guess is that because this particular request was for students at one college, John saw this as looking at a way to somehow get private records, which comes a little too close to our own professional ethics regarding privacy of records. If John helps this patron find books or articles on direct marketing and college students as consumers (to speak LCSH), he'll learn how mailing list companies work and what kind of custom student lists they sell, and about other direct marketing techniques commonly used with students. Many of the direct marketing companies, like The American Student List Company, http://www.studentlist.com, have websites which should quickly give the patron an idea of how this works and how much it costs. The fact that John has issues with Amway, or that direct marketing of credit cards to students leads "hapless people into debt" is really irrelevant. When someone is looking for information about smoking or drugs or gun control or abortion, do you find out if they are pro or con, and refuse to help them if they are promoting a position that you feel strongly is contrary to the public good? I guess the part of John's message that bothered me the most was this: > Seems to me that if this enterprising retired postal worker, with > his own website (the guy who came to see me), wants to learn how to > contact vast numbers of unwitting potential clients, then he ought to > find some way to do that. It seems to me that *most* of our patrons come to us with questions that they really ought to know how to answer themselves, or that result from a lack of planning or foresight on their part! That's what public library reference is all about-- being a general, all-purpose help center for people who can't figure out where else to ask their question. Please note that although I believe that John should just put aside all of his personal issues on this one and simply answer the question, I give him a lot of credit for posting this message, which I'm sure helped him sort out some of his feelings about this question, and will be the topic of discussion over coffee in many libraries. One of the seldom-discussed topics in reference is how emotionally complex and demanding it can be, and how patrons can ask questions that touch on the personal issues of different staff members and make it difficult to give objective service. The reference librarian asked a question about gun control may be a member of the NRA or the parent of a murdered child; the librarian asked questions about smoking may be a smoker herself or have just lost a parent to lung cancer, etc. At library school most of us learned some very high principles, but it's only through discussing these real-life examples that we learn how they play out in real libraries with real patrons and real librarians. E-mail groups like this one are a perfect forum for this. --- Elizabeth B. Thomsen http://members.tripod.com/ethomsen/ "Rethinking Reference: A Reference Librarian's Practical Guide to Surviving Constant Change" Neal-Schuman, Fall, 1999 From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 3 09:20:38 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 950 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "theresa arney" Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 950 > > > > > >------------------------------ > >Several people asked me to post the results of my recent question >concerning recommended public library web sites. I received many >responses which have finally died down now. Most of the sites were >recommended by the owners/creators, but the Morton Grove Public Library >was recommened by others. Here are the results (they are in no >particular order): > >http://www.lbpl.org >http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/library/ >http://www.hover.lib.al.us >http://www.wiltonlibrary.org >http://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org >http://www.thelibrary.springfield.missouri.org >http://www.wls.lib.ny.us >http://www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/public-library/index.shtml >http://www.ci.mesa.az.us/library/default.htm >http://www.npl.org >http://www.bcplonline.org >http://www.library.torrnet.com >http://www.clio1.cuyahoga.lib.oh.us/home/index >http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/library.html >http://www.washoe.lib.nv.us >http://www.villapark.lib.il.us >http://www.mcallen.lib.tx.us >http://www.webrary.org/mgplhome.html >http://www.ci.round-rock.tx.us/library/library.html >http://www.hampton.lib.nh.us >http://www.kpl.lib.mo.us/home.html >http://www.ascension.lib.la.us/apl >http://www.scls.lib.wi.us >http://wwwmont.lib.md.us >http://www.berkeley.lib.sc.us >http://www.apl.org > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 3 09:20:53 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] POSITION AVAILABLE: Pasadena Public Library - Library Systems Ma (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: bsands@ci.pasadena.ca.us Subject: POSITION AVAILABLE: Pasadena Public Library - Library Systems Ma LIBRARY SYSTEMS MANAGER (Information Systems Analyst I or II) Job code #2K040261-1 http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/jobs/DISA.asp ANNUAL SALARY Level I: $ 37,153 - $ 46,441 Level II: $ 43,406 - $ 54,258 City pays employee's 7% contribution to retirement. LAST DATE TO FILE Open Until Filled EXAM DATE Candidates will be notified ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Departmental Information Systems Analyst I or II (Integrated Library Systems Manager) will oversee the day to day operation of the Geac ADVANCE Integrated Library System; research, evaluate, and implement new computer applications; operate, modify, maintain software programs; coordinate contract maintenance personnel; monitor system performance; analyze hardware and software problems, perform tests, and resolve problems before release to users; develop and analyze management reports based on user need; install software and conduct training on hardware systems and software programs; instruct staff in the proper use of applications; perform routine maintenance on computer equipment; diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve system problems, and notify affected users; prepare and update program documentation; document program and system modifications; assist with access to hardware, software, data fields, and databases; lead multi-function staff committees; perform other job-related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities for acceptable job performance, such as: II Level: Bachelor's degree in MIS or related field and one year of direct technical experience which includes, troubleshooting, developing, and managing Geac ADVANCE Integrated Library Systems or similar systems. I Level: 2 years of MIS education and 2 years of direct technical experience which includes, troubleshooting, developing, and managing Geac ADVANCE Integrated Library Systems or similar systems. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of: the administration of Geac ADVANCE Integrated Library Systems or similar Library Systems; MARC record format; OCLC or comparable bibliographic utility; authority control; operating principles, procedures of standard computer hardware, software and related technology; networking principles; equal employment/affirmative action guidelines and policies. Skill in: installing hardware and software applications; performing general maintenance and repair of computer hardware; word processing, spreadsheet, and database management applications. Ability to: apply technical knowledge of computer system software and hardware in assistance and support of users; supervise and instruct personnel in the use of programs and equipment; develop operational procedures; analyze complex user problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the general public; diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software problems and make necessary modifications; prepare clear and concise program documentation, user procedures, and system reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. EXAMINATION Those applicants who appear best qualified, based on applications and supplemental applications submitted, will be invited to any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Probationary work test period is one year. VACANCIES There is one current vacancy in the Department of Information Services (Pasadena Public Library) which may be filled as a result of this selection process. Other vacancies occurring in the next several months may be filled from the established eligible list. Initial appointment will be made at either Level I or Level II, depending on the qualifications of the candidate selected. SPECIAL CONDITIONS This position requires a driver's license or other alternative transportation arrangement due to frequent travel to various sites and locations in the community. The current vacancy requires a 24-hour emergency call-out and the incumbent will be required to wear a pager. A level I position may be reclassified to the budgeted level II classification of Department Information Systems Analyst II when the incumbent meets qualification requirements and demonstrates ability to perform level II work. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For application materials and procedural questions please contact: City of Pasadena Human Resources Department 100 North Garfield Ave. Room 146 Pasadena, California 91109-7215 Phone: (626) 744-4366 Internet: http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/jobs For all other questions please contact: Bryan W. Sands, Administrator Office of Technology & Information Systems Pasadena Public Library 285 East Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone: (626) 744-4252 E-mail: bryan@ci.pasadena.ca.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 3 09:21:21 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: ILL limiting requests (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "David Giglio" Subject: Re: ILL limiting requests > >On 30 Sep 99, Laura Gruninger wrote: > > > We have always had an unofficial request limit per patron of "3 at > > a >time." We have no official limit on ILL requests, we ask only that patons be reasonable in their requests. When someone came in several years ago with a 3 page list of articles, we let her know which ones were available at other libraries in the state (it's a small state) and filled her requests for those others, probably 20 or more articles. I mention this because this was an exception. We have a full time person doing our ILL and average about 60 ILL requests per month. ILL is the primary duty for this position, though it hardly takes 40 hours a week. I have been able to do it with less than 20 hours per week spent on it. Even if we get the occasional heavy requestor, it poses no special burden on us to fill them. It makes no difference to us if we have 20 people with 3 requests each or 20 people with 2 requests each and 1 with 20, it still averages 60 a month. David J. Giglio Reference Librarian Dover Public Library Dover, Delaware djgiglio@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 3 23:23:54 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Family Friendly Collection Development (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Gounaud Subject: Family Friendly Collection Development For librarians who are looking for resources to help them meet the wants and needs of conservative library patron families (with children and teens), particularly Christian patrons, I recommend the following resources: A Library Guide to Great Books for the Family by Maureen B. Melton, P.O. Box 940696, Plano, TX 75094-0696, Tel: 972-390-7133. This is an annotated list of over 800 books that are available through the publicv library system nationwide, so you might already have these books and just need to call patrons' attention to them. The list consists of carefully chosen books, "which are wholesome, character building, and which will honor the Lord and strengthn Christian principles." (Mrs. Melton's description) Christian Library Journal, 671 sheri Lane, Sheridan, WY 82801. Phone: 307-672-2884, Fax: 307-672-2876; Publisher and Editor is Nancy Hesch heschclj@cyberhighway.net This bimonthly publication has all the pertinent information librarians need to meet requests for more quality Christian literature in library collections. "The purpose of the Christian Library Journal is to provide readers with reviews of both Christian and secular library materials from a Christian point of view. About 300 books, cassette tapes, and videos from both Christian and secular publishers are reviewed each issue. Materials reviewed may reflect a broad range of Christian doctrinal positions and do not neccessarily reflect the views of the staff of the Christian Library Journal." Home Remedies -- Reading lists and curriculum aids to promote your child's educational well-being, Gina Dalfonzo and Jennifer A. Marshall. This list has brief descriptions of books for pre-school through highschool. It's not a long list, but a sound place to start with very basic items, including classics. Item is only $4.00 from FRC. Ordering number is 1-800-225-4008. Hope this is helpful. Karen Jo Gounaud, President Family Friendly Libraries ffl@compuserve.com www.fflibraries.org 703-440-3654 (FFL line) From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 19:57:29 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Museums Passes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Richards Free Library Subject: RE: Museums Passes Robin: We are in New England, but our library has offered passes to the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, Mystery Hill: The Stonehenge of America, The New Hampshire Science Center, and the Currier Gallery of Art. In most cases the museums have sent us a letter offering a "library membership". The membership includes a pass that the library can check out to an individual. We have gotten passes that allow a family of four to enter the museum free. The passes are very popular during school vacations for parents or grandparents with visiting grandchildren. Andrea Thorpe ********************************************************************** Richards Free Library 58 N. Main Street Newport, NH 03773 (603) 863-3430 (603) 863-3022 (fax) e-mail: rfl@sugar-river.net http://www.sugar-river.net/~rfl web site: http://www.sugar-river.net/~rfl From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:26:41 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Missouri State Library Job Vacancies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Dahms-Stinson, Nancee" Subject: Missouri State Library Job Vacancies The Missouri State Library has reopened our recruiting efforts for three Library Consultant positions on the Library Development team. **************************************************************************** ********************************** CONSULTANT, LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT Serves as a consultant to Missouri libraries and library boards, specializing in library administration and management, including governance, planning and evaluation and establishment of library service in unserved areas. Provides consulting services to local government, boards of trustees of public libraries and to library directors. Consults with libraries on policy, personnel, financial and operations management. Implement new program of public library standards. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program; a minimum of three years experience in a responsible professional position related to library administration or equivalent experience. Specific knowledge of public library governance and management is required. Extensive travel required. Full position description is posted on the web at http://mosl.sos.state.mo.us/lib-ser/libser.html . Range 23, $28,572 - $42,288 Application materials (resumes, completed applications) may be mailed to: Attention: Joy Osborne, Missouri State Library, P.O. Box 387, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387; Phone: 573-751-2751. CONSULTANT, LIBRARY AUTOMATION Serve as a consultant to Missouri libraries and library boards, specializing in library automation. Provides consulting services on library automation systems, needs assessment, project planning, retrospective conversion and working with vendors. Administers state and national grants for automation and technology. Coordinates library automation projects with other library technology programs. Plans training and continuing education on library automation. QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program. A minimum of three years experience in a responsible professional position related to library automation or equivalent experience. Specific knowledge and experience in technology standards and vendor systems are required. Extensive travel required. A training position may be available to candidates who are recent graduates and not able to present three years of experience. Full position description is posted on the web at http://mosl.sos.state.mo.us/lib-ser/libser.html . Range: $28,572 - $42,288 Application materials (resumes, completed applications) may be mailed to: Attention: Joy Osborne, Missouri State Library, P.O. Box 387, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387. Phone: 573-751-2751 CONSULTANT, CONTINUING EDUCATION Range: $28,572 - $42,288 Serves as a consultant to Missouri libraries, and library boards, specializing in education and training. Implement Missouri's statewide continuing education plan, develop and provide continuing education for library staff and library trustees; consult with libraries on development of continuing education programs, and maintain a professional collection of library materials at the State Library. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program; a minimum of three years experience in a responsible professional position, as a department or program director, director of a library, or equivalent experience. Experience in providing training and continuing education workshops. Extensive travel required. Full position description is posted on the web at http://mosl.sos.state.mo.us/lib-ser/libser.html . Application materials (resumes, completed applications) may be mailed to: Attention: Joy Osborne, Missouri State Library, P.O. Box 387, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387. Phone: 573-751-2751. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:27:08 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Reference-ethical question (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: Reference-ethical question I think the man could get his hands on an A&M student directory and go from there. You could offer to borrow said directory via ILL. When the Bryan/College Station PL or the A&M Library tells you they won't lend the directory you can refer him to the reference desks at those libraries. There are also mailing list companies--you could help him locate those sources. I understand your reluctance to help someone with what appears to be a shady scheme, but we're not supposed to question the patron's motives. (But that would make a great case study: what if a patron asks a reference question that indicates he's Up to No Good? Do you report him? Do you keep silent, even as information you, the ever-helpful librarian, provided allows him to carry out his nefarious scheme to turn small children into zombies? Tune in tomorrow for the next episode of "As the Page Turns," or, "The Stacks Tell Tales.") What a way to start the week! Nann ****************************************** Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library ****************************************** -----Original Message----- From: John [SMTP:johnr@palestine.lib.tx.us] Sent: Friday, October 01, 1999 10:05 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference-ethical question A man just walked into my office. He wanted to know how he could get lists of students at colleges, e.g., Texas A&M (not too far from here). He said that he knows there must be a legal way to gets names and addresses--e-mail or otherwise--because credit card companies are always sending come-ons (my word, not his) to students. He said that he had a business, "an Internet store," and he wanted to contact large numbers of students. He gave me a card; the business is "Quixtar." A little lightbulb went on in my head, and I thought...there's an Amway connection here. And yes, there is. I checked the Web. (I have a brother- and sister-in-law who are Amway cultists, and I *knew* there was something about Quixtar....) Of course, I have to put aside my feelings and thoughts about Amway. Nevertheless, I am not comfortable researching this question for this man. *I* don't know how the credit card companies get students' names--thereby leading many hapless people into DEBT--and I'm sure there is a legal way to do it, but there's something in me that doesn't want to touch this whole thing with a 4,000-foot pole. Seems to me that if this enterprising retired postal worker, with his own website (the guy who came to see me), wants to learn how to contact vast numbers of unwitting potential clients, then he ought to find some way to do that. But I feel a little dirty just writing about this. Am I out of line to think and feel this way? Patrons come in asking for info on how to start a small business, and we help them, but there's just something different about this. Of course, maybe I'm just too prejudiced about Amway, so...request for reality check, please. (This is somehow too profound for a Friday afternoon, with my employee evaluations turned in, and my brain totally fried, but it's bothering me.) John Richmond, Director Palestine, TX, Public Library johnr@palestine.lib.tx.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:27:16 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Action Needed: Istook Filtering Amendment Included in (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Action Needed: Istook Filtering Amendment Included in from American Libraries October 4 Filtering Amendment Added to Appropriations Bill "On September 23, the House Appropriations Subcommittee added by voice vote an Internet filtering amendment to the FY2000 Labor-Health and Human Service-Education appropriations bill. Offered by Rep. Ernest Istook (R-Okla.), the amendment requires federally funded computers in public and school libraries to filter obscenity and child pornography." Action Alert: Library supporters should contact members of the House Appropriations Committee (below) to request that the Istook amendment, which would mandate Internet filtering for any library or school receiving any type of federal support for their computers, be removed from the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill. see http://www.ala.org/washoff/alawon/alwn8096.html ________________________ Don Wood American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/oif.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:27:34 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Ethical or otherwise reference questions, cont. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Subject: Ethical or otherwise reference questions, cont. O.K. I got flamed by some, counseled by others, and even heard a few friendly, sympathetic responses from folks. (Naturally, I liked those the best. ) I confess, I am a worm and no man, Amway pushes buttons. And so do telemarketers who call me at 9pm. But REALLY putting aside the Amway stuff, what bothered me most was the privacy "thing"...as one of my respondents put it. In a related way...when I went to library school, the general reference wisdom about giving out information from a city directory [over the phone] was: Don't do it. The people calling may be bill collectors, private investigators, etc., and we don't give out that information. People may come into your/one's library and use the city directory, but don't give out info over the phone. I have adhered to that policy, just as I have adhered to the policy of not giving out info re: who's got a book--overdue, usually--checked out, especially when it's another patron wanting to know. (What will the inquiring patron do?--go to the house of the one who's got the book and demand that it be returned?) So, although we are deluged with junk mail, either of the snail variety or of the electronic variety, and people are accustomed to it, I did have strange feelings about working on this, imagining some innocent person sitting in a dorm room, thinking...wonder how this guy got MY address? And the answer would be: Why, the helpful library director in Palestine helped someone invade your personal space! Anyway, thanks to those who gave me helpful hints on how to get mailing lists...or how other people can get mailing lists. Meanwhile, I shall remain in sackcloth and ashes for the next 24 hours. (It should make for an interesting picture in our new church directory, for which my family's photo will be taken this evening.) John Richmond Palestine, TX, P.L. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:27:47 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Probation period (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Robin Dombrow Subject: Probation period Our director has asked me to check with the members of this list about a question that has arisen in the city department meetings. The normal probation period for a new city employee is 6 months; police and fire have a one year probation period. There is discussion on making every new hire have a one year probation. We feel this is longer than is necessary, but would like input from you as to what length of time is required for probation in your government. Thank you, Robin Robin D. Dombrowsky Adult Services Librarian Leesburg Public Library 204 N. 5th St. Leesburg, FL 34748 (352)728-9790 rdombrow@ci.leesburg.fl.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:28:22 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference ethics and Amway/Quixtar (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Margaret Hamilton" Subject: Reference ethics and Amway/Quixtar Hi all, and John, I appreciate your trepidation about this question. As a Quixtar business owner myself, I understand completely the bad rep multi-level marketing has acquired. This is mainly because of folks who are into the mass-mailing thing, which smacks of the bad rep of door-to-door pestering. Not that there's anything WRONG with that...in a free enterprise system... BUT...the big test is, if you left the word Amway, Quixtar or MLM out of it (i.e. changed the names to protect whomever), does your emotional/ethical reaction still apply? That to me is the litmus test for this kind of question. If someone came and asked me about a certain quasi-religious group which I believe is a cult created by an unqualified huckster (no names, please), I would still steer them to the information they requested, trusting that their own judgment would save them from dire consequences. And if it doesn't, at least maybe they'll learn something from the experience. I'm not just being glib here, but to me it's like having kids. You can only guide them so far, then you have to trust that things will sort themselves out. I can tell from your posts, John, that you have a sense of humor as well as genuine concern for such issues, so my suggestion is to Breathe Deeply and Let Go. (And in the interest of justice being served, the gentleman aspiring to send the mass mailing may receive correction from the Amway or Quixtar corporations anyway, because mass mailing is explicitly forbidden by the Rules of Conduct...yes, even AMWAY has them...) Happy Monday all, Peggie ~~~~~~~ Peggie Hamilton, M.L.I.S. San Leandro Library, Adult Services 510-577-3492 www.infopeople.org/SLPL From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:28:31 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference job opening (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Brenda Davidson" Subject: Reference job opening REPOSTING OF JOB OPENING Part-time Reference Librarian. 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. (One-year position, with possible permanent appointment). MLS required. Applicant should demonstrate the following qualities: · public library experience important; · knowledge of library materials/resources (both print and electronic); · searching skills in both CD-ROM and Internet resources; · word processing skills; · excellent skills in both oral and written communication; · creativity to develop programming; · ability to organize and prioritize. With MLS, $15.67 per hour, with merit raises to $21.94 per hour. Application may be made by either mail or fax. Resume and cover letter may be mailed to: East Lansing Public Library Personnel 950 Abbott Road East Lansing, MI 48823 OR faxed to 517-351-9536 APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1999 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:28:40 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Z39.50 client software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Priscilla E. Emrich" Subject: Z39.50 client software am going to be buying Z39.50 client software this month. I have been looking at BookWhere 2000. It is available for $222.00. I tried the evaluation copy and it was easy to use. I know that Sagebrush Technology's ZMarc is available but it is much more expensive. Does anyone have any other suggestion about this type of software. Price is definitely an issue. -- Priscilla E. Emrich, Library Director Murphy Memorial Library 601 West Church Street Livingston, TX 77351 ph. 409-327-4252 fax. 409-327-4162 email: mmlib@livingston.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:28:56 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RUSA Facts on File Award (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Andrea J. Copeland" Subject: RUSA Facts on File Award http://www.ala.org/rusa/awardnom.html Facts On File Grant PURPOSE: The RUSA Facts On File Current Affairs Grant is awarded to a library and used for imaginative programming that would make current affairs more meaningful to an adult audience. AWARD AMOUNT: $2,000 CRITERIA: The proposed program activity: Must promote the understanding of current affairs. Is intended for an adult audience (may include young adults). Will be conducted in an informal library setting--whether academic, public, or school-not as part of a classroom learning experience or project. Should emphasize quality, innovation, community relevance. May take a variety of forms, e.g. lecture series, multi-media events, or publications. Should take place within 12 months of the annual application deadline of December 15. Should have potential for replication in other libraries. FORM AND CONTENT OF PROPOSAL: The proposal should be accompanied by the following information: Statement of objectives to be achieved by the program. Identification of the current issue(s), the target audience, and the extent of community involvement planned. (Letters of support from outside agencies, departments, or other organizations may be attached.) An outline of planned activities for conducting and promoting the project. Budget summary (including institutional overhead costs, if any, not to exceed grant amount). How the project will be evaluated. COMMITTEE: Members serve two-year terms. Consecutive terms are not permitted. Nominees will be reviewed in a closed meeting of the committee during Midwinter. Chair: Andrea J. Copeland Hunter College Library The City University of New York 695 Park Avenue New York City, NY 10021 Office: (212) 772-4175 Fax: (212) 772-4142 acopelan@shiva.hunter.cuny.edu From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:29:09 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] "Reader printer" (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kathy Subject: "Reader printer" I am looking to replace our Minolta reader printer (microfiche/microfilm reader and printer) for our library and could use some advice. What have other libraries recently purchased or use in your library? Explain the good and the bad points of your reader printer. Has anyone purchase a Canon microprinter or have you continued with the Minolta brand or is there another brand out there? How does it work? Any problems? I could use any advice that you will give me. Please respond either to the list or to my personal email address: kek@lacrosse.lib.wi.us Thank you in advance for the information. Kathy Kabat Reference Librarian La Crosse Public Library 800 Main Street La Crosse, WI 54601 608-789-7122 kek@lacroose.lib.wi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:29:28 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Filter camps (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: James Asbury Subject: Re: Filter camps Michael Sims wrote: > > On Mon, 4 Oct 1999, Brian Hartman wrote: > > Absolutely correct. You're just a little confused about what the standard > is. The legal standard for "information which the government can censor > without a court deciding it is illegal" is: > > none of it. I believe Michael Sims and James Tyre are correct. From everything I have found while reading around the Internet and other places, prior restraint is pretty much a no-no. Inasmuch as filtering could be called prior restraint (can it? I'm not sure), total filtering of all library computers is probably unconstitutional. I don't think the same about partial filtering, however. Since the two pros have been fairly silent on that subject, I have a hunch they think the same way. If there are other computers in the library with public Internet access and the decision is left to the patron or the patron's legal guardian which to use, I don't think there is a censorship or a prior restraint problem. It is constitutional. The question becomes, then, do libraries have an interest in offering that as an option? Depending on the needs and the special situation of the particular library, I think yes. The interest comes from the presence of obscenity on the Internet. It is unprotected speech, and according to the same courts that held so strongly against prior restraint, it can be considered harmful to minors. That is a strong argument in favor of offering these options, even though libraries have traditionally avoided getting involved in such matters as offering parents the ability to censor for their children. The Internet is different from library collections in that way. While we would never think of aiding a parent in shielding their child from the constitutionally protected speech on our library shelves, we can offer these choices for Internet access. As long as that is how it is handled, it is constitutional. Since the interest of the state (and a public library is part of the state) in helping parents to shield their children from harm is strong, I believe it to be professionally acceptable. Obscenity is the motivation for offering parents the choice to censor their own children, not a target of prior restraint. That is legally, morally, ethically, and professionally defensible. -- "Berry" jamesasbury@yahoo.com _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:29:57 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Z39.50 client software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Melissa Roberts" Subject: Re: Z39.50 client software Please keep in mind that when you buy the Z39.50 you will NOT get the BookWhere 2000. You get a much lower grade/older BookWhere (Version 2.2). If I were to choose now, I would buy the BookWhere 2000 from BookWhere. It is so great being able to do batch searches. You can't do that with the Sagebrush version. It is a minimum of one year behind the Bookwhere 2000. Good luck. The only advantage to Sagebrush is the one step import. On win NT4.0 I had conflict issues. Melissa Roberts Hollis Social Library ----- Original Message ----- From: Priscilla E. Emrich To: Athena listserv ; halslist ; publib listserv Sent: Monday, October 04, 1999 3:47 PM Subject: Z39.50 client software > am going to be buying Z39.50 client software this month. I have been > looking at BookWhere 2000. It is available for $222.00. I tried the > evaluation copy and it was easy to use. I know that Sagebrush > Technology's ZMarc is available but it is much more expensive. Does > anyone have any other suggestion about this type of software. Price is > definitely an issue. > > > > -- > Priscilla E. Emrich, Library Director > Murphy Memorial Library > 601 West Church Street > Livingston, TX 77351 > ph. 409-327-4252 fax. 409-327-4162 > email: mmlib@livingston.net > > > ************************* > This message concerns the Athena User Group, a listserv from Sagebrush Technologies (http://www.sagebrush-tech.com) designed to facilitate information among users of the Athena library automation system. To be removed from the group, send a message to athena-request@listserv.sagebrush-tech.com and include the word "unsubscribe" in the body of your message. > > The information on the Athena User Group may not be used, in whole or in part, without the permission of Sagebrush Technologies. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:30:13 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] request to post (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Juris Dilevko" Subject: request to post Dear Moderators: I would like to post this message to PUBLIB. I would like to know whether there is a list of any new public libraries (both in the United States and Canada) that have been built (in the past 3-7 years) in towns/cities which previously did not have public libraries. If such a list does not exist, I would appreciate hearing from anyone who works in such a newly-built library, or knows of such a newly-built library. I would like the names and general locations both of newly-built branches (for example, branches that have been newly built in response to an increase in population in a particular area) and especially of newly-built "stand-alone" libraries, that is, the creation of a completely new library in a newly founded town/city/suburb that did not have a pre-existing library. Any help that you may be able to provide me in this matter would be greatly appreciated. I would like to thank in advance anyone who takes the time to reply to this request for help. Please reply to: Juris Dilevko dilevko@fis.utoronto.ca From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:46:48 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Honesty in Job Ads. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Honesty in Job Ads. "Other duties as assigned." might be a quaint way of putting "Whatever it takes." John Richmond was right when he cited dealing with animals loose in the Library, cleaning up vomit and umplugging toilets. As director of a smaller public library, such duties might come under the "somebody has to do it." umbrella. When I was director of such a smaller, rural library in Ohio, tasks which I had to take on included shoveling snow and crashing down huge icicles from the roof, killing &/or capturing occasional bats, unloading trucks when the driver insisted on receiving help or leaving the ordered furniture in the middle of main street, dealing with irate/crazy patrons every day of the week, giving storytimes when my children's librarian was sick (this wasn't pretty), dealing with a rain storm within the library when the roofers failed to cover their work sufficiently, working from 9 AM to 9 PM whenever night librarians called in sick, breaking up fights between teen boys, catching and expelling an exhibitionist, fixing computer problems practically every day, and on one occasion, handling emergency procedures when a patron died of a heart attack in the Library and receiving the tearful admonitions of a relative who insisted that I wasn't sufficiently sad at the event (the monthly board meeting was 30 minutes later). Aside from Board relations, grant writing, Library association activity, budget preparation, public relations (radio shows and press releases), personnel matters, etc., "Other duties as assigned." covers a broad spectrum of tasks. Any MLS planning to go into public library work and expecting to move up to top management levels had better take the "other duties as assigned" phrase very seriously. In smaller public libraries with limited budgets, the pay may be low and the duties varied to the point where "whatever it takes" is an apt description. James B. Casey -- ALA Council Member and public Library Director since 1984. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 4 22:47:22 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB archive updated (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: PUBLIB archive updated The PUBLIB archive now includes a link to October's posts (remarkably, only four days after the month has begun). You can see the archive at: http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/PubLib/archive.html Also, PUBLIB members are reminded to check facts before forwarding messages about computer "viruses." In many cases these are hoaxes. You can check the facts by visiting websites for popular anti-virus products (such as Symantec, which produces Norton Antivirus), through CERT (http://www.cert.org) and many other ways. In accordance with PUBLIB policy, we only forward official notifications such as CERT advisories to the list--and only then, when we have reviewed the sites ourselves. Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY Happiness is a new hard drive! From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 5 07:23:54 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Probation periods (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Lind Hage Subject: Probation periods We used to have a three month probation period and in my 28 years of library work, I've only extended probation on one person. I probably should have let her go as she is still with that library and isn't one of their stars! Several years ago we went to an entirely "at will" employment situation so the probation period is no longer an issue. Christine Lind Hage ALA Councilor at large Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 USA 810/226-5010 voice 810/226-5008 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 5 13:40:47 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Probation period (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judi Crowley Subject: Re: Probation period Robin, Our town uses a 6 month probationary period for all departments. If you can't see trouble brewing in 6 months, will you be able to pick it out in a year? -- Judi Crowley Hampstead Public Library Hampstead, NH 03841 (603) 329-6411 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 5 13:41:03 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Z39.50 client software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Bigwood, David" Subject: RE: Z39.50 client software You can get the 1 step import if you have some computer smarts, or have access to someone like that. Bookwhere in the developers corner has SendTo available for download. They have a sample program written in VC++ Take a look at http://www.bookwhere.com/devcorner/index.html if you are brave enough. Sincerely, David Bigwood bigwood@lpi.jsc.nasa.gov Lunar & Planetary Institute >---------- >From: Melissa Roberts[SMTP:maj.roberts@worldnet.att.net] >Sent: Monday, October 04, 1999 8:30 PM >To: Priscilla E. Emrich; Athena listserv; halslist; publib listserv >Subject: Re: Z39.50 client software > >Please keep in mind that when you buy the Z39.50 you will NOT get the >BookWhere 2000. You get a much lower grade/older BookWhere (Version 2.2). >If I were to >choose now, I would buy the BookWhere 2000 from BookWhere. It is so great >being able to do batch searches. You can't do that with the Sagebrush >version. It is a minimum of one year behind the Bookwhere 2000. > >Good luck. >The only advantage to Sagebrush is the one step import. On win NT4.0 I had >conflict issues. > >Melissa Roberts >Hollis Social Library >----- Original Message ----- >From: Priscilla E. Emrich >To: Athena listserv ; halslist >; publib listserv >Sent: Monday, October 04, 1999 3:47 PM >Subject: Z39.50 client software > > >> am going to be buying Z39.50 client software this month. I have been >> looking at BookWhere 2000. It is available for $222.00. I tried the >> evaluation copy and it was easy to use. I know that Sagebrush >> Technology's ZMarc is available but it is much more expensive. Does >> anyone have any other suggestion about this type of software. Price is >> definitely an issue. >> >> >> >> -- >> Priscilla E. Emrich, Library Director >> Murphy Memorial Library >> 601 West Church Street >> Livingston, TX 77351 >> ph. 409-327-4252 fax. 409-327-4162 >> email: mmlib@livingston.net >> >> >> ************************* >> This message concerns the Athena User Group, a listserv from Sagebrush >Technologies (http://www.sagebrush-tech.com) designed to facilitate >information among users of the Athena library automation system. To be >removed from the group, send a message to >athena-request@listserv.sagebrush-tech.com and include the word >"unsubscribe" in the body of your message. >> >> The information on the Athena User Group may not be used, in whole or in >part, without the permission of Sagebrush Technologies. > > > > >************************* >This message concerns the Athena User Group, a listserv from Sagebrush >Technologies (http://www.sagebrush-tech.com) designed to facilitate >information among users of the Athena library automation system. To be >removed from the group, send a message to >athena-request@listserv.sagebrush-tech.com and include the word "unsubscribe" >in the body of your message. > >The information on the Athena User Group may not be used, in whole or in >part, without the permission of Sagebrush Technologies. > From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 5 13:41:53 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Ethical or otherwise reference questions, cont. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan Taylor" Subject: Re: Ethical or otherwise reference questions, cont. >In a related way...when I went to library school, >the general reference wisdom about giving out information from a city >directory [over the phone] was: Don't do it. The people calling may be >bill collectors, private investigators, etc., and we don't give out that >information. People may come into your/one's library and use the city >directory, but don't give out info over the phone. This piece of general wisdom makes no sense to me. Why shouldn't bill collectors, private investigators, etc., be able to learn information that is published for public knowledge? Our general policy is that if someone else has published it for public use, we will give out the information, no matter how the patron requests it. Information we have acquired for our own purposes is not available. Susan Taylor Edythe Dyer Library Hampden, ME 04444 Commit random acts of kindness and senseless beauty From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 5 13:42:08 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] MSNBC Program on Library Filtering Wednesday Night (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: David Burt -- Filtering Facts Subject: MSNBC Program on Library Filtering Wednesday Night I will be joining Prof. Eugene Volokh of the UCLA School of Law and Judith Krug of the American Library Association Office of Intellectual Freedom on a panel discussing library filtering. The show, "Internight", will air 7pm EST Wednesday on the MSNBC Cable channel. David Burt, President Filtering Facts http://www.filteringfacts.org dburt@afo.net Phone/fax 503 635-7048 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 5 13:42:58 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Paper/book disinfectant (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Bette Ammon" Subject: Paper/book disinfectant Does anyone out there know of any substance (powder, spray, etc.) that disinfects books or papers? A fellow county employee has inherited a bunch of letters and books that have been stored in a barn for years and years - along with mice, dust, etc. She'd like to keep them but wants to de-smell and disinfect them. Thanks in advance, Bette Ammon Bette Ammon, Director http://www.missoula.lib.mt.us Missoula Public Library 406.721.2665 301 E Main fax 406.728.5900 Missoula MT 59802 bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us "Be careful about reading health books, you may die of a misprint." Mark Twain From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 5 13:43:07 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] e-books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kathryn Bloomberg Subject: e-books Do any libraries have e-books available for patrons? If so how does it work? any information would be appreciated. Seems like a potential new technology for libraries, but we can't figure out exactly or even approximately how it would work in a library setting. Thanks. Kathy Bloomberg-Rissman Upland Public Library (909) 931-4202 kbr@ci.upland.ca.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 5 13:43:26 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Children's access to information (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jamie McQuinn Subject: Re: Children's access to information I'm still waiting to see a correction or clarification (not holding my breath for an apology) from David Burt. He loses what little credibility he has left by not acknowledging his error. Using the smiley icon doesn't let him off the hook. Dan Robinson wrote: > > Great quote out of context, David. Let's be fair and point out that > Karen was asking questions for the group to consider. To refresh > your memory, here's the whole question for consideration: > > * Is it possible that opening the door to blocking some > kinds of information would facilitate censorship on a small, > medium or grand scale? Today, child pornography--tomorrow, > any site deemed "offensive?" (This is the slippery-slope > argument, and since some people subscribe to it, it needs > discussion.) > > She was bringing it up to focus discussion. I don't see how you can > attribute this concept to her directly. It *is* one of the roles of > the moderator to stimulate discussion. How about waiting for the > discussions to quote people out of context. > > Dan Robinson > drobinson@hwwilson.com > > On 29 Sep 99 at 16:14, David Burt wrote: > > > > Karen G. Schneider wrote: > > > >Today, child pornography--tomorrow, any site deemed "offensive?" > > > > You really have been hanging out with the ACLU too much if you're > > starting to defend child pornography. Not that I'm surprised you're > > positions are becoming increasingly more radical. Nice quote for our > > collection, though. ;-> > > > > > > > > -- "What was the best thing before sliced bread?" -- George Carlin James A. McQuinn, Manager EC Doren Branch Library Dayton & Montgomery County Public Library 701 Troy St. Dayton, Ohio 45404 937-227-9506 FAX: 973-224-4773 O- From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 5 13:45:13 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] What library market is netLibrary aimed at? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jerry Kuntz" Subject: What library market is netLibrary aimed at? I've seen the full page ads for netLibrary in the trade journals, and have looked at their web site: http://www.netlibrary.com/l_home.asp netLibrary is touted as "an easy-to-use system for accessing and retrieving the full text of reference, scholarly, and professional books. " Although they say they are marketing public libraries, their listed partners are: Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLink) Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries University of Texas System PALINET University of Pittsburgh Alliance Library System Has anyone in Public Libraryland looked into netLibrary? My sense is that it's clearly priced for consortia, but I'd like to get a better sense of how big or small; and whether public library consortia would first need to survey net access within their service population in order to justify a contract for ebooks. Jerry Kuntz Ramapo Catskill Library System jkuntz@rcls.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 5 13:45:20 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting, Washingtoniana Division, D.C. Public Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Colleen Gibbons Subject: Job Posting, Washingtoniana Division, D.C. Public Library Please post the following position for D.C.P.L. Thanks Announcement No. 99-28 Position Title: Chief, Washingtoniana Division Salary: $41,388 to 53,313. Opening/Closing Date: Open Until Filled Location: Washingtoniana Division Martin Luther King Memorial Library 901 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 Hours: As scheduled within weekday hours, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday as assigned. Qualifications: A master's degree in library science is required as is a minimum of one year's professional experience at the DS-1410-11 grade level, or equivalent experience in the 1410 (Librarian) series. The applicant's work experience must be of a quality and scope sufficient to enable him/her to perform assignments typical of the position. Emphasis is place on administrative skills including the ability to organize and develop effective programs. All applicants must present a combination of experience, education, skills, self-development and expertise that demonstrate a capacity to perform the duties of the position. Functions: Under the general supervision of the Librarian, Martin Luther King Memorial Library, the incumbent directs the operation of the Washingtoniana Division, a comprehensive collection of books, periodicals, and other materials about the city, past and present, including photographs, newpaper clippings, local authors collection, oral histories and automated guide to historical resources in the Washington area. The incumbent plans and implements programs of service to the public, develops and maintains the collection, guides staff activities, supervises and evaluates staff members in the Division, assures a high professional standard in providing reference and advisory services to the public, and performs other related duties as assigned. To apply: Submit SF-171 Form or D.C. Government Employment Application Form to the Personnel Department, Room 423, Martin Luther King Memorial Libary, 901 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20001. Residency: Effective 3/16/89, the Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203 is in force. Selection will be made in adherence to the equal employment opportunity regulations of the District of Columbia public Library. For information please contact the personnel office 202-727-1131 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 5 13:45:29 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] museum passes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Linda Broyles Subject: museum passes Just FYI: Our library is not in New England, but we have offered museum passes for some time--the informational link is on the first page of our website: http://sjcpl.lib.in.us Linda Broyles ----------------------------------------------------------------- Linda Broyles (219) 282-4613 Networking Systems Coordinator Fax: (219) 282-4651 St. Joseph County Public Library 304 S. Main St. linda.broyles@gomail.sjcpl.lib.in.us South Bend, IN 46601 http://sjcpl.lib.in.us ----------------------------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 16:42:35 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Mailing Lists (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Alice Hershiser Subject: Mailing Lists I'm late coming to the discussion about mailing lists of college students, so my apologies if I'm redundant. Prior to becoming a librarian, I spent a few years in fund raising. Selling mailing lists is something that certainly makes me squirm, but the reality is that it is done by many organizations, including colleges and universities. Let's face it, it's another income generator for them. If someone asked me for mailing lists of students, I would direct them to the university's marketing or development departments. Handing out those phone numbers is helpful, plus you are not infringing directly upon student's privacy. The university would greatly appreciate this referral, no doubt. -- Alice Hershiser Northumberland Public Library 7204 Northumberland Highway Heathsville, VA 22473 (804)580-5051 ahershis@vsla.edu From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 16:43:32 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Colorado ILL Conference Announcement (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Franca Rosen Subject: Colorado ILL Conference Announcement > 31st Annual Colorado Interlibrary Loan Conference > April 27-28, 2000 > Denver Public Library > Denver, Colorado > > This is a quick announcement to invite the ILL community to attend the > Colorado Interlibrary Loan Conference. At this time we are in the process > of creating our program and booking speakers for the conference. The > conference agenda, along with speakers and registration fees will sent out > to individuals in late February. We will post the information to this > listserv, so watch this space! If you would like to receive a "mailed" > registration packet, please sent your name and address to: > Franca Rosen > frosen@jefferson.lib.co.us > 303-275-2223 > > We look forward to seeing you in Colorado at the Denver Public Library in > the Spring! > > Franca Rosen > Chair, Colorado Interlibrary Loan Committee > > > Franca C. Rosen PH: 303-275-2223 > Head, Interlibrary Loan Services FAX: 303-275-2225 > Jefferson County Public Library > 10200 West 20th Avenue > Lakewood, CO 80215 > EMAIL: frosen@jefferson.lib.co.us > From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 21:20:13 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job opening (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Patty Goodwine Subject: Job opening Media Center Coordinator. Loveland (CO) Public Library is seeking a creative individual to meet the opportunities of managing the full-service media division of the library. Duties include leading 2 full time staff, developing and controlling a materials, supplies, and repairs budget, collection development in all adult media, managing a busy public Internet training/access facility with 15 PCs with frame relay T-1 connectivity, and troubleshooting hardware, software and networking issues. Additionally the coordinator is responsible for remote, three camera, cable TV broadcasts for the City Council and planning commission and working with the city PIO regarding city/cable issues. The coordinator also will continue working with library and other city staff in creating cultural/historical video programming using AVID MCXpress and a Sony 1000 digital video camcorder. Applicants must have Bachelor's degree (ALA approved Masters degree in Librarianship is preferred), a minimum of 2 years experience working in the media and/or computer networking fields, experience working with Windows 9X, NT and UNIX, TCP/IP and some supervisory experience. Salary (1999) range will be $35,112 - $51,048 with excellent benefits. Must possess or be able to obtain valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of hire. Criminal background and driving record check obtained pre-employment. Complete job duties/requirements available at the following address and Jobline (970) 962-2374. City of Loveland application required. Apply: Human Resources Department, 500 E. 3rd St. Loveland, CO 80537 by 5 PM Friday, October 29, 1999. EOE. Visit the Library and beautiful Loveland (rated one of 1999's best cities for living) at http://www.ci.loveland.co.us . From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 21:20:25 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FoolProof by SmartStuff Software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: ebell@vsla.edu Subject: FoolProof by SmartStuff Software Has anyone tried FoolProof software? I think it's supposed to be something on the order of Centurion or Fortress. Ellen Bell Blue Ridge Regional Libary 540/632-7125 ext. 224 FAX 540/632-1660 ebell@vsla.edu ----- Sent using MailStart.com ( http://MailStart.Com/welcome.html ) The FREE way to access your mailbox via any web browser, anywhere! From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 21:21:29 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Canadian Brain Drain Survey (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Patricia Presti" Subject: Canadian Brain Drain Survey Currently, there are many Canadian librarians working in the US under NAFTA. Are you one of them? The National Post has been running quite a lengthy series on the Canadian "Brain Drain" and it looks like UBC (University of British Columbia) is conducting a survey to further understand the nature of the problem. If you are interested in throwing your two cents in, please see the following: http://www.alumni.ubc.ca/braindr.htm Cheers, Pat Presti ******************************************************************** Patricia Presti, MISt - (from University of Toronto) Outreach Librarian, JFK Library City of Hialeah Library Division 190 West 49th Street Hialeah, FL 33012 Tel: 305-821-2700 Email: ppresti@hotmail.com "You see, I don't believe that libraries should be drab places where people sit in silence, and that's the main reason for our policy of employing wild animals as librarians" -- Monty Python skit ******************************************************* ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 21:22:05 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Historical background on privacy concerns (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Subject: Historical background on privacy concerns I was going to let this one drop, but I've had several truly puzzled responses to my comments about not giving out city directory info over the phone. As we are about to reach the year 2000, let us go back in time.... I went to the U. of Illinois lib. school in 1978. Please remember that a) Watergate and b) Viet Nam were still very much with us. Yes, Nixon was gone, and yes, Viet Nam was "over"...but not really. When I was in lib. school, there were at least three Hot Topics: AACR2, the impending "paperless society", and privacy. During the war, it was impressed upon us, the FBI (I think) and/or other law enforcement agencies had tried to get info on library users via circ records--who had read what books on making bombs, and all that. Certain info was sacred, and the patron's or citizen's right to privacy was holy. I highly suspect that the no-info-from- city-directories (via telephone) came out of that atmosphere, that outlook. I know I did NOT make the rule up, because I went forth from lib. school to be head librarian of a pub. lib. in Kansas and instituted the no-info-over-the-phone policy. It may be that librarians who have gotten their degrees in a different time and place might not hold all of the above to be sacrosanct. I was just at a library system meeting today, spoke with several directors who went to lib. school at about the same time that I did, and they have the same views, although we did not get into a historical discussion about it. I am willing to admit that, yup, times change, and so do we, and maybe I need to change my views on info given over the phone. But I don't think that the privacy issue will go away. Back then it was the FBI looking for what draft-dodgers and anti-war demonstrators had read. Now we have teenagers shooting up schools, adults shooting teenagers at church. Could the police in Littleton or Ft. Worth conceivably want to check the local libraries to see if certain folks had library cards, had read any books on guns, et al.? Or had used the library's/libraries' Internet computers? I suspect that they could. No, it's not the same as the city directory stuff. But it's still privacy, and I think that with the advent of the Internet, life is going to get weirder for all of us in library-land. John Richmond Palestine, TX From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 21:22:27 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanks, ILL requests (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Laura Gruninger Subject: Thanks, ILL requests Many thanks to all of you who responded to my question about limiting ILL requests.( Sue Kamm, Tova Aragon, Fred G. Hill, Jen Haven, Kathryn Ames, Robin Caroll-Mann, Dee Ann Redman, David Giglio and Joseph Jourdain) Responses ranged from no limits on ILL, to strict limits of 3 requests. I have passed this information on to our branch manager, and I'm sure we'll be firming up our unofficial policy. If anyone wants me to forward the responses to them, just email me. Sorry about the delay in thanking you...Our system was down for two days and I couldn't read my email. Laura Gruninger, Reference Mercer County Library, Lawrence HQ Lawrenceville, NJ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 21:22:39 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Museum passes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nancy Richards Subject: Museum passes My library has offered museum passes for about 20 years. At first they were simply one category of general museum membership (individual being another) Now most of the museums have a separate library membership. The Museum of Science, Children's Museum, and New England Aquarium print for the year dated coupons, which we give patrons who book the "pass" with the Circulation Desk. Passes generally admit up to 4 people. Patrons must pay an additional $1-$3 per person at the museum. (This is a fairly recent addition but there is still a great savings when the museum charges a $10-12 admission fee) The other memberships we have (Kennedy Library, Museum of Fine Arts, Peabody Museum, Zoo New England, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum) have paper cards which we laminate with our pass rules (for return, late fine, loss fee, etc.) next to the pass. After many years the museums have finally become more library-friendly by providing us with separate Sat., Sun, MWF, Tu-Thur. passes. These separate passes are a big help for libraries closed weekend days in the summer and when patrons don't return a pass before the next user comes in! The library membership ranges from $100-$600 which our Friends or a local organization pay for. Patrons love the passes, but they often involve a lengthy phone conversation to book them, problems scheduling pick-up around holidays, and calls to retrieve late ones. If your library is really interested, suggest the local museum(s) contact one of our local museums for additional information. Nancy E. Richards Coordinator of Circulation & Technical Services Memorial Hall Library Elm Square Andover, MA 0l810 Phone: (978) 623-8401, ext. 44 Fax: (978) 623-8407 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 21:22:54 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: How to Join FTRF Online (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Charles Schacht Subject: Re: How to Join FTRF Online Friends - ever think it's curious how Don never explains positions or actually engages in dialogue - he just issues pronouncements? Guess he must be an awfully busy fella. Chuck Schacht Romeo District Library Romeo, MI. Don Wood wrote: > Dear friends of the First Amendment, > > The Freedom to Read Foundation is pleased to announce that we are now > accepting on-line memberships and other donations at our Web site, > www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ftrf_home.html. > > > The Freedom to Read Foundation is the legal non-profit organization > working for Intellectual Freedom and libraries. If you are not yet a > member, now is a great time to join. If you are a member, you can > renew your membership for 2000 right here! > > Just go to www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ftrf_home.html and click on the > "GIVE" button. Using your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express, > enter your information on the secure site. At the FTRF home page, you > can also get more information on who FTRF is, our history and mission, > and the work that we do. > > Or you can call us at 800-545-2433 x4226 and become a member over the > phone. As they say on TV, "IT'S THAT EASY!" > Of course we still accept donations through the US Mail. Our > membership drive is happening this month, so look for your renewal > notice soon. > > Membership levels for FTRF are $35 Regular, $50 Contributing, $100 > Sponsor, $500 Patron, and $1,000 Benefactor. We also offer a $10 > Student membership. > > For more information contact Jonathan Kelley, Administrative > Assistant, at jokelley@ala.org or call (800) 545-2433 x4226. > > Thanks for your interest and support. > > Jonathan Kelley > Administrative Assistant > Freedom to Read Foundation > jokelley@ala.org > 50 E. Huron St. > Chicago, IL 60611 > (312) 280-4226/(800) 545-2433 x4226 > fax (312) 280-4227 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 21:23:06 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] technology upgrade (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Wineman, Donna" Subject: technology upgrade Mount Vernon City Library will be upgrading automation systems this Fall from Ameritech's Dynix to Horizon. As we plan for the changeover period, I would be interested in comments from anyone who has already made this upgrade - what issues or problems might we look for during installation, how did you structure staff training, what has been your customer response, is the written support material easy to use,was there adequate support from Ameritech, etc.??? Please send comments to my email address. Thank you. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 21:33:58 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Warning: test of sunsite ahead (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Warning: test of sunsite ahead I'm about to send a test message which includes HTML formatting. If the new changes are in effect, you should be able to read it on your end without seeing a lot of junk on the screen. If I'm wrong--well, I owe you folks big-time. ;-) Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY Happiness is a new hard drive! From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 21:34:22 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Test of HTML Message (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 18:31:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Karen G. Schneider To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Test of HTML Message This is a test of using HTML-based messages on sunsite. Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY Happiness is a new hard drive! From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 6 21:49:06 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Fw: Children's access to information (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Fw: Children's access to information ----- Original Message ----- From: Karen G. Schneider To: Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 7:30 AM Subject: Re: Children's access to information > Jamie, Dan, et al.--don't hold your breath. I seriously doubt we will see a > retraction or correction of his post since Burt's website now features a > section where I am accused of defending child pornography, with the same > comment taken out of context and the original post, of course, not quoted. > For those of you who wondered--this did not go unobserved, but I prefer not > to discuss this issue on the list. Thanks for your kind messages! > From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:47:23 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: How to Join FTRF Online (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: James Asbury Subject: Re: How to Join FTRF Online Charles Schacht wrote: > > Friends - ever think it's curious how Don never explains positions or > actually engages in dialogue - he just issues pronouncements? Guess he > must be an awfully busy fella. Don Wood works for the Office of Intellectual Freedom, Chuck. It's his job to keep people informed about IF issues, trends, and news, not to engage in dialogue or discussion. His bosses do that. Please correct me if I'm wrong, Don. Personally, I appreciate his forwards and citations. -- "Berry" jamesasbury@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:48:09 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Probation period (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mike Wessells Subject: Probation period Robin, We had a 6-month probation period until we ran into a situation where we received some vital information about a probationary employee on the morning of the last day of the six-month period and were required to move extremely precipitously to avoid placing ourselves in a difficult position. We now have amended our policy to add a discretionary 6-month extension of probation if we feel we need more time to properly evaluate an employee. Since that occasion, we have never had to in fact invoke that clause, to my knowledge, but I feel it would have saved us a lot of stress had we had that option before. Hope this is of help. mike w ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Michael Wessells Regional Library Manager Timberland Hoquiam Library Tel (360) 532-1710 420 Seventh St FAX (360) 533-4123 Hoquiam WA 98550-3616 e-mail mwessell@timberland.lib.wa.us ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:48:32 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Test of HTML Message (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 00:09:00 -0500 From: Dan Robinson To: PUBLIB Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Test of HTML Message (fwd) Well, it came through as absolute gibberish.... letters in groups that mean something. How can we read it if there aren't all those

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and &nsp; 's scattered throughout..... Dan Robinson drobinson@hwwilson.com On 6 Oct 99 at 18:35, PUBLIB wrote: > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> > This is a test of using HTML-based messages on sunsite. > > Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com > Assistant Director of Technology > Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY > Happiness is a new hard drive! > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:48:42 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Position Announcement (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Les Kozerowitz Subject: Position Announcement Please post the following ad: > HEAD REFERENCE LIBRARIAN: Norwalk, CT, Public Library > seeks personable, energetic, creative, > service-oriented manager for active Information > Department. Position hires, trains, supervises and > leads team of 4 full-time and 3 part-time librarians, > part-time interlibrary loan clerk and library > assistant, and part-time shelving staff of 5. > Responsible for overseeing development of main library > adult collections, including books and reference > materials, periodicals, audio-visual materials, > on-line and CD-ROM databases. Coordinates adult > computerized services in concert with other department > heads and staff. Develops policies and procedures for > improving reference service. Assists library users and > information seekers. Knowledge of books and reference > sources, computerized databases and audio-visual > formats essential. Communication skills vital. Variety > of computer skills required. Must be able to work > effectively with public and staff. Must be a team > player, team builder, team leader. 3 years of > progressively responsible public library experience > and minimum of one-year managerial/supervisory > experience required. Masters Degree in Library Science > required. Includes some evenings and weekends. Salary > begins at $52, 753 under managerial union contract > expired June 30, 1999. New contract being negotiated. > Position available February 1, 2000. > Apply to: Personnel Department, Norwalk City Hall, PO > Box 5125, Norwalk, CT 06856. ===== Les Kozerowitz, Director Norwalk Public Library 1 Belden Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 203-899-2780 x123 Fax 203-857-4410 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:53:59 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Teen Read Week Press Kit on Line (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Esther Murphy" Subject: Teen Read Week Press Kit on Line There is now an online press kit available for Teen Read Week at www.ala.org/pio/presskits/teenreadweek/. Deborah Davis Public Relations Specialist ALA Public Information Office 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-2148 dedavis@ala.org Unfortunately, this press kit is not available by mail. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:54:06 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] "Job-Posting -Ottawa Public Library" - REVISED (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Monique E. Désormeaux" Subject: "Job-Posting -Ottawa Public Library" - REVISED PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A REVISED JOB POSTING I am sending this e-mail for a collegue, so please only respond back to the mailing address: Manager, Human Resources Ottawa Public Library 120 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5M2 This posting is going to many lists; please excuse any duplication. Ottawa Public Library Half-time Librarian, Children's Services, Alta Vista Branch (contract until April 1, 2000) performs readers' advisory duties, prepares and presents childrens programmes, book selection and collection building. Required: Library Science degree, Bilingual (French/English), knowledge of children's literature and services and computer literate. Salary range: $17,237 to $23,098.50. Send resumes by 10/15/99 to: Human Resources, OPL, 120 Metcalfe St. Ott. , ON, K1P 5M2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monique E. Désormeaux Manager, Service Planning & Communications Chef, planification des services et communications Ottawa Public Library/Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa 120, rue Metcalfe Tel.: (613) 236-0302, ext. 291 Ottawa (Ontario) Fax/Télé.: (613) 567-8815 K1P 5M2 (Canada) CÉ: moniqued@opl.ottawa.on.ca URL: http://www.opl.ottawa.on.ca --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:54:15 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Position announcement -- Mass. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leone Cole Subject: Position announcement -- Mass. Supervisor of Children's Services Enthusiastic, creative, forward looking team-builder to supervise a busy children's department and to coordinate children's services to the community through the Main library and two branches. Responsible for all aspects of children's services including planning and implemantation of programming, collection development, reference assistance, and community outreach. The individual is a member of the management team working to move the library forward and implement the library's long-range plan. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited school. Experience with children's services. Demonstrated commitment to public service. Knowledge of the Internet and automated library services. Two years of supervisory experience preferred. Salary: $37,061 - $44,292 plus benefits. Position open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and names of three references to: Leone Cole, Director Watertown Free Public Library 123 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 Fax: 617-926-4375 email: lcole@mln.lib.ma.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:54:28 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] no fine policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christina Stewart Subject: no fine policies The library staff and I have been discussing the pros and cons of library fines. I am considering proposing a no fine policy for the new millenium to the Board of Library Trustees. I would be interested in hearing from those libraries who have a no fine policy. How long have you had a no fine policy? Do you have fines on high demand items such as videos? What impact if any does it have on the number of overdues? What impact does it have on the number of overdue notices that need to be sent? Would you recommend having a no fine policy? Thanks for any advice or comments on your experience. Christina Stewart Library Director Wilmington Memorial Library Wilmington, MA From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:54:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Seeking Substitute Librarians, please post (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Cheryl Armstrong" Subject: Seeking Substitute Librarians, please post Hayward Public Library is looking for Substitute (services as needed) Reference Librarians For information, contact John Hebel Adult Services Manager (510) 881-7976 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:55:19 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Beth Andersen" Subject: Pleae forgive the cross-posting but I want to alert the members of my favorite listservs that there is a phenomenal conference scheduled for early December at Boston University. You know how much our patrons enjoy non-fiction that reads like fiction. Now is your opportunity to attend a conference with more than a dozen giants in the field of narrative non-fiction. Mark Kramer, author, professor at Boston University and one of the great leaders in the field, is conference director. Other panelists include Rick Bragg and Tracy Kidder. Look at the conference's website, www.bu.edu/com/narrative for the full roster and biographical info as well as a full description of the conference. Not only is the mix of participants and topics (history of narrative non-fiction, its uses and ethical dilemmas) heady, but look at the fee. I don't often say it would be a bargain at twice the price -- in this case this is a steal of the noblest sort. Make a weekend of it, even if you don't live in the New England area. The Cambridge/Boston area is full of adventure. Last year's conference enjoyed huge, long-lasting success. Do yourselves a favor and register NOW. Beth E. Andersen Information Resources Ann Arbor (MI) District Library ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:55:33 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] City Directory Information (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nancy Huntley Subject: City Directory Information At Lincoln Library, we routinely give city directory information to customers over the phone. We do not see this as an invasion of privacy, in the same way that we would, a police oficer asking for a list of books checked out by a customer, for example. If the information is available to customers who come into the library, then why not over the phone. Why make it inconvenient for the user. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:55:40 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting - GCTA (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 15:56:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Susan Elek To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting - GCTA Training Strategies Trainer The Gates Center for Technology Access, a Seattle-based non-profit organization, is searching for highly motivated individuals to assist in the implementation of a nationwide grant program. The position of Training Strategies Trainer involves working as part of a team to design and deliver training in the GCTA Seattle offices for librarians from around the country. This trainer position focuses on helping public and state library training personnel design and implement training programs in conjunction with their Gates Library Initiative grants. This position requires a Master of Library and Information Science degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with the Windows environment and PC hardware and troubleshooting, and at least two years teaching or training in a formal or informal environment. It is preferred that the trainer has public library experience. The ideal candidate must be flexible, able to adapt to dynamic situations and be willing to travel occasionally. Send electronic resumes to: recruit@gatesfoundation.org, or mail to GCTA, Attn: Recruiting, 1551 Eastlake Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98102, or fax to 206/709-3310 For a full description of this and other available positions, see our Web site at: www.gatesfoundation.org/GCTA/opportunity/employment.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 20:56:05 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Position Available: Young Adult/Reference Librarian (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Walker, Debra" Subject: Position Available: Young Adult/Reference Librarian The City of Newport Beach, California, Public Library, recently named in American Libraries as among the best libraries in America, seeks a creative, energetic individual to fill a Librarian I position, regular full-time. Hiring range is $2,900 to $4,081 per month. Librarian I - Young Adult/Reference: Newport Beach Public Library has been recognized by YALSA for its excellence in library services to young adults and has reemphasized this with the newly created Young Adult area in the Central Library. This position will work with staff and the members of the teen Young Adult Advisory Committee (YAAC) to design services geared toward teens. The Librarian I is a multidimensional position which will also require involvement with adult reference services, customer service, and library materials. Qualifications: some library experience is highly desirable and possession of an MLS from an ALA accredited college or university is required. Required City of Newport Beach application and supplemental written response must be received by the Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m., November 12, 1999. Postmarks and facsimiles not accepted. For application and complete job announcement send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915 (include name of position for which you are applying); or download an application from the City's website at www.city.newport-beach.ca.us. A brief resume may also be submitted. Both sides of the application must be completed in full. EOE. Debbie Walker Newport Beach Public Library 1000 Avocado Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 717-3801 dwalker@city.newport-beach.ca.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 21:24:32 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Our Thanks to Nancy Lin (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Our Thanks to Nancy Lin You may wonder who can take credit for the change in sunsite that will now allow HTML messages and file attachments to come through properly (versus bombarding you with long strings of gibberish, as Dan amusingly reminded us). The credit goes to Nancy Lin, a behind-the-scenes guru at the UC Berkeley Library who implemented this very helpful change. Now Sara and I can stop being nagging kvetches who tell you to "format your messages in plain text." You can personally thank Nancy at nlin@library.berkeley.edu THANKS, NANCY (and yes, I was shouting--with joy!)! Sara and I still need to discuss attachments--do we forward them, etc.--and bring the issue to you for discussion, as attachments are a way to spread you-know-whats. But that's a side issue. Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 23:43:25 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Historical background on privacy concerns (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: mary jane anderson Subject: Re: Historical background on privacy concerns John wrote: > I went to the U. of Illinois lib. school in 1978. Please remember that > a) Watergate and b) Viet Nam were still very much with us. Yes, Nixon > was gone, and yes, Viet Nam was "over"...but not really. When I was in > lib. school, there were at least three Hot Topics: AACR2, the impending > "paperless society", and privacy. During the war, it was impressed upon > us, the FBI (I think) and/or other law enforcement agencies had tried to > get info on library users via circ records--who had read what books on > making bombs, and all that. Certain info was sacred, and the patron's > or citizen's right to privacy was holy. I highly suspect that the > no-info-from- > city-directories (via telephone) came out of that atmosphere, that > outlook. I know I did NOT make the rule up, because I went forth from > lib. school to be head librarian of a pub. lib. in Kansas and instituted > the no-info-over-the-phone policy. It may be that librarians who have > gotten their degrees in a different time and place might not hold all of > the above to be sacrosanct. I graduated from library school a decade and a half earlier John, and the attitude was the same then, but I don't think it's attributable to the privacy issue. The privacy issue relates to users; the people listed in the directory are pieces of data, not users listed in our computers (or formerly on our Gaylord insert cards, or whatever we used back in the age of dinosaurs). The discussions I remember from library school...and in libraries in the sixties, seventies and early eighties had to do with the "Is that really a reference question". Assumption being (and very often stated right up front by the librarian who NEVER answered such questions via phone, or did not even purchase the directory for the same reason) that the ONLY folk who used such info as these directories were real estate people, private detectives, and collection agencies. These were all businesses and they should buy their own directories, or at the very least come in and use them, because why should librarians do their work for them. Auxiliary reasoning: we don't want to be cited as the source for the information to people who are "found" in this way. In the eighties public libraries were moving more and more into a total public service mode, and really questioning many of the ways we always did it. Even today, every library, I'll wager, still has remnants of the old ways of looking at service (from the library out, as to opposed to from the user in). And sometimes it's simply a matter of when the director went to library school. One of the things that's so refreshing about PUBLIB is that it's a place to keep talking about these sorts of things, a place to hold the questions up to the light, and perhaps come down in a different place with a fresh approach to resolution once we've heard a variety of responses. > I am willing to admit that, yup, times change, and so do we, and maybe I > need to change my views on info given over the phone. I've certainly changed mine, as the years have passed, and as my ability to ask the right questions about why we do what we do has improved. But I don't think > that the privacy issue will go away. Back then it was the FBI looking > for what draft-dodgers and anti-war demonstrators had read. Now we have > teenagers shooting up schools, adults shooting teenagers at church. > Could the police in Littleton or Ft. Worth conceivably want to check the > local libraries to see if certain folks had library cards, had read any > books on guns, et al.? Or had used the library's/libraries' Internet > computers? I suspect that they could. No, it's not the same as the > city directory stuff. But it's still privacy, and I think that with the > advent of the Internet, life is going to get weirder for all of us in > library-land. I think privacy issues will remain with us. I just think they are totally unrelated to this particular reference service question. IMHO, the limitation of data provided by phone needs to be related to how much time we can spend on a particular question...to reference service guidelines. Not to what the question is. Or who asks it. Or whether it comes to us by phone, fax or email. Or how we think the user will put the info to use. Mary Jane Anderson Director, St Joseph Public Library Member at large, ALA Council -- . in saint joseph, mi From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 7 23:44:19 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: no fine policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Metta Lansdale Subject: Re: no fine policies When I was working in a special library I immediately adopted a no-fine policy which was in place for over 20 years and is still in place so far as I know. My feeling at the time was that it was silly to punish people for bringing back materials. Overdue notices were sent out regularly and if, after three OD notices, the book did not come back, an invoice for the cost plus service charge was issued. We often used phone calls to retrieve books and found that very effective. I had a poster on the wall of a skeleton with the phrase "We don't want an arm or a leg, we just want the book back!" I cannot say if this would be appropriate in the public library setting, but it worked very well in the special library. On Thu, 7 Oct 1999, Christina Stewart wrote: > The library staff and I have been discussing the pros and cons of > library fines. I am considering proposing a no fine policy for the new > millenium to the Board of Library Trustees. I would be interested in > hearing from those libraries who have a no fine policy. How long have > you had a no fine policy? Do you have fines on high demand items such as > videos? What impact if any does it have on the number of overdues? What > impact does it have on the number of overdue notices that need to be > sent? Would you recommend having a no fine policy? > Thanks for any advice or comments on your experience. > Christina Stewart > Library Director > Wilmington Memorial Library > Wilmington, MA > > Metta T. Lansdale, Jr., Director Chelsea District Library Voice: (734) 475-0006 Fax: (734) 475-6190 E-mail: lansdale@chelsea.lib.mi.us web URL: http://chelsea.lib.mi.us Selector for Health Information Resources Michigan Electronic Library http://mel.org/health/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 8 22:32:43 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Data re: Internet pornography (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: ajbarnett@juno.com Subject: Data re: Internet pornography On the heels of Chicago Public's survey of pornography accessed at their facilities, here is one that looked at search engine use. Internet Search Engines and Pornography Abstract Anonymous searches entered on the Magellan search tool were captured. The survey found that 3.4% (7 of 207) were searches for pornography. Of the remaining searches, 3% (6 of 200) found pornography in their top ten results, even though the searches were not seeking it. These searches retrieved a total of 1,634 top ranked hits, of which 10 (.61%) were considered pornographic. Survey posted at www.geocities.com/soho/nook/8823 ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 8 22:33:03 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting - Cataloger (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Tracey Callison Subject: Job Posting - Cataloger Please excuse any duplication -- CATALOGING LIBRARIAN -- Full Time (37.5 hrs/week) The Position: * Performs original and copy cataloging of library materials in various formats using OCLC and DRA. * Maintains authority control for names, subjects and series as well as quality control in DRA. * Classifies and applies subject headings according to local practices (DDC and LCSH). * Provides guidance to and monitors work of full-time copy cataloger. * Participates in forming and reviewing cataloging standards and procedures. The Library: The Addison Public Library, a member of the DuPage Library System, is located in Addison, a western suburb of Chicago with a population of 32,000. The Department: The Technical Services Department is a dynamic and forward-looking department committed to creating timely, accurate and full bibliographic access to library resources. The staff consists of 5.5 FTE. Requirements: * ALA/MLS. * Knowledge of and experience with OCLC and local online systems (preferably DRA) and current knowledge of principles and procedures of bibliographic description including AACR2R, MARC formats, LCSH and DDC. * Good oral and written communication skills. The ability to achieve and sustain high levels of productivity while maintaining quality professional level cataloging is essential to successful performance. Desired: * Experience cataloging electronic resources. * Reading knowledge of a foreign language (Spanish, Italian or Polish). * Public library experience. Compensation: * Competitive salary range begins at $29,217 commensurate with experience. * Excellent benefit package. * Work with a really great group of people! To apply for this position, send cover letter, resume and references to: Tracey A. Callison, Head of Technical Services, Addison Public Library, 235 N. Kennedy Dr., Addison, IL, 60101. For more information contact Tracey Callison at (630) 458-3328 or via email at callison@addison.lib.il.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 8 22:33:22 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Museum Passes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Leslie S.W. Riley" Subject: RE: Museum Passes "Robin Carroll-Mann" wrote > A patron stopped by our reference desk this morning. > She wanted to know why our library did not have museum > passes. > > Has anyone outside of New England (and especially in New > Jersey or New York) heard of such a program? One of our libraries is sponsoring such a program through the Friends. "The Family Fun Pass" includes 19 museums and activities from the area and New York City (60 miles away). For more information, go to http://www.rcls.org/moffat/funpass.html Leslie S. W. Riley Public Services Consultant Ramapo Catskill Library System "Let our libraries amaze you!" voice: 914 343 1131 x 239 fax: 914 343 1205 e-mail: lriley@rcls.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 8 22:33:32 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Investments (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jessica MacPhail Subject: Investments The Racine Public Library is very fortunate to have more than $2 million in trust funds. We are interested in other libraries' investment policies. If you have funds you're trying to increase, what percentage do you invest in growth funds? If you're trying to generate income, what percentage do you invest in bonds? I'd be interested in knowing the size of your funds, and who (bank? brokerage firm?) does the investing for you. Thanks. Jessica MacPhail City Librarian Racine Public Library 75 Seventh Street Racine, WI 53403 (262) 636-9252 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 8 22:34:02 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Historical background on privacy concerns (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Kamm Subject: Re: Historical background on privacy concerns The public library where I work used to provide reverse directory information by phone. We had a part-time person who staffed the one phone line for three hours a day weekday mornings. Callers would try to circumvent the directory line (especially because it was busy from the time the library opened until the end of the directory staffer's shift), and when staff suggested coming into the library, the caller would say, "I can't--I'm in East Overshoe, New Jersey." Many callers became downright nasty when they couldn't get through to the directory line. We discontinued the service when a business provided a 900 number to give out reverse directory information. I would be willing to bet that the vast majority of people who telephone for reverse directory information are not residents of the primary area the library serves. -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor, Sue Kamm email: suekamm@class.org If this Nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all--except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty. --John F. Kennedy. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 8 22:34:28 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Postings for Brooklyn Public Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Morris, Lisa" Subject: Job Postings for Brooklyn Public Library Please post the following advertisement . Thank you in advance! Supervising Librarian & Senior Librarian - Children's Specialist The Brooklyn Public Library, the nation's fifth largest public library system, is seeking two experienced librarians for its New Utrecht neighborhood branch library. The New Utrecht Library, located in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, serves a fast growing diverse community. The New Utrecht Library offers Child's Place services that provide books, toys, and other activities for children 5 years of age and under. These two positions support the Branch Librarian in providing quality public service to the community. The Supervising Librarian will assist the Branch Librarian with the day to day operations to maintain a functional and dedicated neighborhood branch. Qualifications for Supervising Librarian: MLS degree from an accredited ALA institution; 2 years supervisory experience; excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; able to obtain a NYS public librarian's certificate. Salary: $39,035 The Senior Librarian / Children's Specialist will have the primary responsibility of providing service to the children of the community through programs, collection development, staff training and outreach. Qualifications for Senior Librarian: MLS degree from an accredited ALA institution; 2 years experience as a children's librarian; knowledge of children's literature and materials; able to obtain a NYS public librarian's certificate. Salary: $34,055 Excellent fringe benefits. Mail/fax/email resume by October 18, 1999 to: Brooklyn Public Library, Human Resources Department, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238; Fax # (718) 230-6743 E-mail: job2024@brooklynpubliclibrary.org EOE Lisa R. Morris Recruitment Representative Brooklyn Public Library Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718)230-2454 l.morris@brooklynpubliclibrary.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 8 22:34:53 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Position - Senior Librarian (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Shea Maureen Subject: Position - Senior Librarian Reposting. I haven’t seen it appear. MShea SENIOR LIBRARIAN (JOB CODE 99051625) REISSUE We are seeking a flexible individual who will, under direction, manage a branch library or specialized library function; plan, organize and supervise the activities of subordinate staff; and perform related work as required. The ideal candidate, in addition to the minimum requirements, will have: * Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle a multitude of priorities and demands from several directions. * The ability to defuse situations with irate citizens, as well as effectively interact with all levels of staff and outside vendors. * Strong decision-making, planning, and scheduling skills, as well as the ability to foster a teambuilding environment. * Computer and internet experience, as well as the ability to instruct and train others in computer use. Application Procedure We will accept applications beginning 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 1999. The City will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Faxed applications will not be accepted. To receive a City application, please contact the City of Torrance hotline at (310) 618-2969 or at the www.torrnet.com Please submit your completed standard City applications to: City of Torrance Civil Service Department 3231 Torrance Blvd Torrance, CA 90503 Examples of Duties * Monitors and makes recommendations regarding library automation activities. * Organizes training and supervises staff in the proper maintenance and operation of computer software, hardware and peripherals. * Plans, schedules, and supervises staff and activities. * Provides reference and reader's advisory service. * Defuses situations with irate patrons. * Reviews and selects print, electronic, and other non-print materials. * Manages budgets. * Participates in book selection and reader reviews. * Maintains records and prepares reports. * Prepares bibliographies. * Ensures proper maintenance of library facilities. * Oversees the development of displays, exhibits, brochures, and news releases promoting the library. * Makes public presentations. * Represents the Department through participation in various community, youth services or professional organizations. Salary and Benefits The monthly salary range is $4267 - $4937. Benefits include 100% City paid retirement; Family Health and Dental Plans; Flexible Benefits program which provides tax-free options for additional medical, dental and child care expenses; Deferred Compensation Program and Life Insurance. Minimum Requirements Education & Experience: Requires Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited college or university AND three years of professional public library experience in area or responsibility. Selection Process Applicants must complete a standard City application. Only those applicants whose training and experience best meet our requirements will be invited to participate in the examination. The examination will consist of a job simulation performance test (weighted 60%) and an oral interview (weighted 40%). The date for the job simulation performance test and oral interview will be announced at a later time. Special Notes Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Civil Service Department prior to the final filing date. 9/28/99-54lh JOB CODE 99051625 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 8 22:36:01 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 10:58:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Rhonda Kendziorski To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting Come Join Our Programming Team! Gwinnett County Public Library Librarian II - Programming & Outreach With a budget of over $13 million, GCPL serves a population of 540,590 in metro-Atlanta and circulates 5.2 million items per year. In FY 99 GCPL presented 1,021 children's programs with attendance of 36,835. As one of four Librarian IIs in our Programming & Outreach department, responsibilities include planning and presenting children's programming in library branches and through outreach services; conducting training in children's services for Library staff, parents and caregivers; and developing resources to provide effective access to children's materials. Requires ALA accredited MLS; one year's experience working with the public; one year's experience doing children's programming; and one year's supervisory experience. Applicants must be able to work some nights and weekends, as well as daytime hours. Beginning salary range $29,022-31,996 based on experience. To apply: Send cover letter, resume and reference list postmarked by October 29, 1999 to Lisa Williams, Assistant Director for Staff Services, Job Posting #13, Gwinnett County Public Library, 1001 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045-4707. Direct questions to Staff Services (770) 822-5355. EOE. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 8 22:36:33 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] American Libraries Online news stories for October 11, 1999 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gordon Flagg" Subject: American Libraries Online news stories for October 11, 1999 News stories appearing in the October 11 American Libraries Online > NYC Man Arrested for 570 Overdue Books > Columbia Documents Thief Arrested Again > FTRF Joins Court Battle in Brooklyn Museum, Virginia Internet Cases > Queens Librarians Rally for Better Pay to Halt Attrition > Taiwan Quake Damage Extensive; One Library Worker Reported Dead > Rep. Owens Introduces School Media Resources Bill > Missouri Library System Sues for Laura Ingalls Wilder Royalties > Wisconsin Assembly Votes for School Filtering > Library Clerk Murdered Leaving Job at Night > Wisconsin School District Concedes in ACLU Book-Removal Suit > ALA's Judith Krug Debates Filtering Facts' David Burt on MSNBC > German Auction House Disputes Poland's Claim to Stolen Library Book > Complaints Result in New Oakland Exhibit Policy > IMLS Announces National Leadership Grants > National Library of Canada and Wei T'o Receive EPA Award American Libraries' Web site also features the latest "Internet Librarian" columns by Karen Schneider; AL's "Career Leads" job ads; listings of conferences, continuing-education courses, exhibitions, and other events from AL's "Datebook"; and Tables of Contents for the current year. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 8 22:36:58 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Link Checkers - Net Mechanic (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christian County Library Subject: Link Checkers - Net Mechanic We are thinking about subscribing to Net Mechanic's Maintenance HTML Toolbox- http://netmechanic.com/ - to check our web page for errors and broken links. We used the free portion of this service but it would not check the whole site for us unless we subscribed to them. We were wondering if anyone else has used them or has used a link checker or HTML checker that they would recommend. Thanks, Rhonda Riley Christian County Library Ozark, Missouri ruf000@mail.connect.more.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 8 22:37:28 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: How to Join FTRF Online (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kirsten Edwards Subject: Re: How to Join FTRF Online On Wed, 6 Oct 1999, Charles Schacht wrote: > Friends - ever think it's curious how Don never explains positions or > actually engages in dialogue - he just issues pronouncements? Guess he > must be an awfully busy fella. I think if you go to the intellectual freedom listserv, you'll find he does explain/engage in dialogue. These are probably just FYI to all the librarians who aren't neccessarily active on that listserv. I don't always agree with Mr. Wood, but so far he seems quite conscientious. 'Tchau! Kirsten A. Edwards "It's 1999, of course they have a list of them kirstedw@kcls.org on the Web, everything's on the Web these days, when I was in school, we would have had to walk to the LIBRARY and find a bunch of DEAD TREES glued together on a DUSTY SHELF, and it would have been OUT OF DATE ANYWAY!" - C.K. Davis From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Oct 9 12:56:05 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:34 2005 Subject: BPL and FDI Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sat, 9 Oct 1999 02:45:25 -0700 (PDT) From: Don Saklad To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: BPL and FDI Via http://listserv.syr.edu/archives/foi-l.html Sender: State and Local Freedom of Information Issues A. The TAB October 8, 1999 Editorial: State law is clear: public records should be open to all http://www.townonline.com/cambridge/speak/opinion/editorials/008991_2_the_10089 9_11bf9b3244.html B. By Linda Rosencrance staff writer The TAB October 8 1999 Boston tight-fisted with public records http://www.townonline.com/boston/news/general/008991_0_boston_100899_ed9f307727 .html C. By Tim Gassert Tab Columnist The TAB October 8, 1999 Column: Open records law needs enforcing http://www.townonline.com/boston/news/general/008991_2_column__100899_968198ac0 6.html D. Christopher A. Szechenyi projects editor Photo credit: Ray Medici The TAB October 8, 1999 Whose right to know? Photo caption: Public officials often treat records as private papers, despite state law that says they belong to you. http://www.townonline.com/boston/news/general/008991_2_whose_100899_4bbfe7d94d. html E. By Hazel Trice Edney CNC staff writer The TAB October 8, 1999 Cambridge officials, employees balk at requests for public information http://www.townonline.com/cambridge/news/topstories/general/008991_2_cambridge_ 100899_5371b7cb2e.html http://www.townonline.com/cambridge/speak/opinion/editorials/008991_2_the_10089 9_11bf9b3244.html ..[more] Cambridge Town Online October 8, 1999 Editorial: State law is clear: public records should be open to all The vast majority of records created, compiled and maintained by local and state officials are public records. That means that any person has an absolute right to inspect or obtain copies of public records, for a reasonable fee, according to the state public records law. The law is clear and simple, and is meant to make the process of obtaining a public record simple and straightforward: You don't have to say who you are, why you want a copy of a document or why you want to examine it. You don't have to pay an exorbitant amount for it, and you don't have to argue your case before any kind of tribunal to gain "official" permission. ..[more] Some town or state officials might see themselves as protectors of privacy, interpreting the law as they see fit. Others might believe that unapproved meetings minutes, for example, or an "unpolished" police incident report, are protected from the public until a final, "approved" copy is created. As part of a wide-spread project, 100 reporters and editors from this newspaper and its sister publications fanned out across eastern Massachusetts recently to test how well the law is working. ..[more] We found the responses in different communities to range from complete openness to tight-fisted secrecy regarding what are, under the law, open and public records. ..[more] One common thread in our test was that the reporters and editors who requested the records did not automatically identify themselves as being from a newspaper, but fully disclosed their identities and profession when asked. They went into town hall, or the police station, the health board office or the school superintendent's office the same way Jane or John Q. Public might go in to request public records...[more] The process, by law, should be simple: You simply ask to see the document, and the document is provided...[more] This week we are publishing the first of two parts focused on our experiences in our public records project, as well as information about the law and how to use it. We believe this is a good law - certainly good for newspaper reporters who are seeking documents for a story, but even more important for private citizens who would carry no weight at all, without the important leverage of the public records law. We hope our stories serve as a guidebook for readers, food for thought for public officials and grist for discussion by everyone who believes that an open government process is an important part in the building blocks that make up our democracy...[more] Copyright © 1995-1999, Community Newspaper Company. All rights reserved. http://www.townonline.com/cambridge/speak/opinion/editorials/008991_2_the_10089 9_11bf9b3244.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 10 10:56:08 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Link Checkers - Net Mechanic (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Carolyn Caywood Subject: Re: Link Checkers - Net Mechanic Bobby at http://www.cast.org (I hope that's right) will check html for free because bad html is hard on the software that reads web pages to people who can't see them. For broken links, I used to use a shareware program called MomSpider, but then I changed ISPs and couldn't. Carolyn Caywood % Save the time of the Reader % carolyn@infi.net % --Ranganathan's 4th Law % http://www6.pilot.infi.net/~carolyn/ FAX:757-464-6741 936 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23455 757-460-7519 > > We are thinking about subscribing to Net Mechanic's Maintenance HTML > Toolbox- http://netmechanic.com/ - to check our web page for errors and > broken links. We used the free portion of this service but it would not > check the whole site for us unless we subscribed to them. We were > wondering if anyone else has used them or has used a link checker or HTML > checker that they would recommend. > > Thanks, > > Rhonda Riley > Christian County Library > Ozark, Missouri > ruf000@mail.connect.more.net > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 10 10:57:34 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ALA Removes Farrakhan Website After FF Notifies ADL (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: David Burt -- Filtering Facts Subject: ALA Removes Farrakhan Website After FF Notifies ADL * ALA Removes Farrakhan Website After FF Notifies ADL Last month in the FF newsletter (see: ) I mentioned that I had sent a letter to the Anti-Defamation League pointing out the inappropriateness of the ALA recommending Louis Farrakhan's Nation of Islam site for young children. Among the sites featured at "700+ Amazing, Spectacular, Mysterious, Wonderful Web Sites for Kids and the Adults Who Care About Them" at http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/ is a "Religions of the World" page at http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/people2.html WAS http://www.noi.org ALA Executive Director William Gordon removed the NOI link after receiving this letter from ADL National Director Abraham Foxman: September 8, 1999 Mr. William Gordon Executive Director American Library Association 50 E. Huron Chicago, IL 60611 Dear Mr. Gordon, It has been brought to our attention that Louis Farrakhan's Nation of Islam is included in your "700+ Amazing, Spectacular, Mysterious, Wonderful Web Sites for Kids and the Adults Who Care About Them" web site. We are writing to express our concern about this matter and to inform you of the racist and anti-Semitic nature of the Louis Farrakhan's organization and rhetoric. For years Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam have spread the message of Black separatism and anti-Semitic bigotry throughout the United States and the World. In the process, Farrakhan and his lieutenants have relentlessly attacked Jews and denigrated the Holocaust. Echoing centuries-old anti-Semitic imagery, they have repeatedly referred to Jews as "bloodsuckers", and have frequently promoted the conspiratorial view of a world run by powerful Jewish bankers and other secret interests. Farrakhan's invective goes well beyond mere name-calling. He has sought to propagate the myth that Jews controlled the American slave trade and has even gone so far as to blame Jews for the Holocaust itself. According to your selection criteria developed by the site review committee, "Sites promoting social biases (gender, racial, religious, or other types) rather than enlarging the views of the child should not be considered worthwhile sites." It seems clear that the Nation of Islam Online does not meet your review committee's criteria. We would be happy to send you further information citing the bigotry of Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam. May we hear from you regarding this matter. Sincerely, Abraham H. Foxman National Director David Burt, President Filtering Facts http://www.filteringfacts.org dburt@afo.net Phone/fax 503 635-7048 From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 10 10:58:03 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Gee, I never thought of the library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Larry Gainor Subject: Gee, I never thought of the library We recently had two fantastic programs at our branch library whose presenters both had works (a book and a video) that would be a valuable addition to a library collection. However, when I suggested that libraries might be a market, they both responded with "I never thought of the library." One of our presenters was Dan Piraro who draws the single panel "Bizarro" comic strip which is syndicated in a number of newspapers. He has 11 books in print, (according to a quick check on Border's site), but when I mentioned sending review copies to Library Journal, Booklist, the idea that libraries might be interested in purchasing them was one that hadn't occured to him. (Here's the URL for the Bizarro comic strip:) http://www.uexpress.com/ups/comics/bz/ Similarly, we had Frisbee(tm) Freestyle players Dan Yarnell and Steve Hanes do a demonstration and instructional program (outside in front of the library) which attracted a nice crowd of passers-by that normally don't visit the library. They mentioned a video that was produced by the Freestyle Player's Association, but also hadn't thought of the library as a market for their product. (Here's the URL for this video:) http://www.freestyledisc.org/videos.html Incidentally, if this post seems like a thinly disguised plug for these products, it is. I was impressed that these folks provided their programs free of charge. In Dan Piraro's case, we had received a grant to pay him an honorarium, and he donated it back to the library. Plug aside though, I also found it interesting that they hadn't thought of the library. Maybe we are keeping too low a profile.... Larry Gainor Fort Worth Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:17:52 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Book Tape (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Lind Hage Subject: Book Tape We have recently been infested with millipedes and had a pest control company in to spray. I had called the Orkin man earlier in the summer for another bug problem, but he wouldn't spray without knowing what he was spraying for. Like true library employees we got our 3M Book Tape and caught several millipedes. They are easily caught and encapsulated with the tape so he'd know what to spray for. We were laughing this morning about all the different uses we have for Book Tape. So what unique ways do you have for using the wide tape? Christine Lind Hage ALA Councilor at large Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 USA 810/226-5010 voice 810/226-5008 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:18:20 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Nation of Islam link (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gordon Riley" Subject: Re: Nation of Islam link I will be sending the following e-mail to the appropriate officers of ALA regarding the removal of the Nation of Islam link. If the link was removed by the ALA President without any kind of process because of outside pressure, as related by David Burt, then that is a problem and I recommend that other members let ALA know their feelings on the subject. It is my understanding that a link to the Nation of Islam site was removed from an ALA links page. As an athiest I think all religeous links should be removed. Not really, but do you see my point? The page in question seems to me to be the official page of the organization, and as such, would be a source of credible information about their beliefs. If it is true that the page was removed by Executive Authority at the request of a special interest group, I am appalled. I was under the belief that ALA was a member directed organization. Gordon Riley, Electronic Resources Librarian Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg PA The opinions expressed are my own! ******* "It's all about sincerity. Once you can fake that, you've got it made." Former NFL Head Coach Monte Clark who heard it from Geroge Burns. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:18:35 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] YAs by any other name? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: YAs by any other name? We need to put up a sign to identify our young adult collection, but we are undecided about what to put on it. We don't want to be corny ("teen corner" conjures up images of bobby soxers) or condescending. Also, how do you classify your YA fiction--as YA? (One area library uses Q, since that isn't positive or negative, just different.) Any suggestions? (I'm not on PubYAC but perhaps some of you are 'cross-subscribers.') Thanks, Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library Lake Villa, Illinois From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:18:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Who's at work today? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: Who's at work today? Just curious--Columbus Day has become one of those non-holidays, at least around here. How many PubLibbers' libraries are open today? Nann @the library in Lake Villa From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:18:59 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] LIBRARY ADVOCACY ALERT (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: LIBRARY ADVOCACY ALERT LIBRARY ADVOCACY ALERT From: ALA Washington Office Date: October 11, 1999 Please share this message with other concerned advocates for libraries and informaiton. Fight Database Bill H.R. 354; Support Consumer and Investor Access to Information Act ( H.R. 1858 ) ACTION NEEDED: Contact your Representatives in the House immediately and ask them to urge House leadership to stop or postpone a vote on H.R. 354. A vote could happen as early as this week (October 12.) If it should come to the floor for a vote, Representatives should be asked to vote AGAINST H.R. 354. Emphasize that the library and broader user community DOES NOT support H.R. 354. Recent changes to the bill do not meet our concerns. (Some library advocates have reported that their congressional offices were told that H.R. 354 now met our concerns. This is NOT true!) Please call and write your Representatives, and urge other friends and colleagues to do so too. Boards of education, higher education commissioners, library board members as well as state library associations and other professional organizations should also be asked to contact Congress. Only a massive grassroots response to stop this potential vote will preserve fair use access to databases. If H.R. 354 passes, the American public stands to loose basic, long standing public access to factual information.. H.R. 354, the Collections of Information Antipiracy Act, includes an exemption for education and research activities that is far too narrow, and recent improvements to the bill were not sufficient. H.R. 354 would allow companies or individuals to own lists of facts -- and even the facts themselves. One might ask: Who owns stock quotes? Who owns court decisions? Who owns baseball sports scores -- from little league to the major league? A sample letter follows. Or, you may send a letter using the ALA Legislative Action Center at http://congress.nw.dc.us/ala/elecmail.html . BACKGROUND: There are now 18 cosponsors on H.R. 1858. Unfortunately, 76 cosponsors have signed onto H.R. 354, Rep. Howard Coble's (R-NC) bill, so far. WHAT'S WRONG WITH H.R. 354: H.R. 354 is a far-reaching, overly broad piece of legislation that would: -- for the first time, protect facts and would allow a producer or publisher unprecedented control over uses of information including downstream, transformative use of facts and government-produced data contained in the database. -- allow a producer or publisher unprecedented control over the uses of information including downstream, transformative use of facts and government works in the collection; -- protect factual information; and -- provide for, in effect, perpetual protection of a collection, at least for dynamic compilations in electronic form, despite the addition of language that seeks to remedy this problem. WHY H.R. 1858-- HE CONSUMER AND INVESTOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT? ALA and its coalition allies -- including virtually every major national library and educational organization, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Research Council, the Information Technology Association of America, AT&T, Dun & Bradstreet, and the several hundred companies of the Commercial Internet Exchange -- support H.R. 1858. Sponsored by Rep. Tom Bliley (R-Va.) HR1858 would: -- preserve the fair use of information and keep factual information in the public domain; -- prevent unfair competition in the form of parasitic copying; -- promote the progress of science, education, and research; -- protect value-added publishers and their products; and -- provide safeguards against monopolistic pricing. SAMPLE LETTER AGAINST H.R. 354 TO SEND TO REPRESENTATIVES: Dear Representative ____________________: On behalf of ____, I am writing to ask for you to work against H.R. 354, the Collections of Information Antipiracy Act, and to support and cosponsorship H.R. 1858, the Consumer and Investor Access to Information Act of 1999. H.R. 1858 addresses the concerns of selected database producers while ensuring access to information by members of the public. Data and information are the foundation of all research and education activities. Members of the library and education communities rely on access to information in all aspects of teaching and research including the preservation of our cultural and scientific heritage. Such access is integral to the success of the U.S. educational system and to our leadership in the global economy. For over 200 years, the information policy of this country has protected creativity not factual information. This policy has served us extremely well and allowed libraries and educational institutions and the constituencies they serve to flourish. Provisions in H.R. 1858 will continue this tradition by permitting the unfettered use of facts, information which is in the public domain while affording limited new protections to database producers necessitated by digital technology. In contrast, H.R. 354, the Collections of Information Antipiracy Act will, for the first time, protect facts and would allow a producer or publisher unprecedented control over the uses of information including downstream, transformative use of facts and government works in the collection. I urge your co-sponsorship of this important legislation. Please let me know if there is additional information that I can provide concerning H.R. 1858. Sincerely, ****** FOR MORE INFORMATION Or to share your letter and the responses you receive, please contact Miriam Nisbet or Lynne Bradley at the ALA Washington Office at 1-800-941-8478 or e-mail mnisbet@alawash.org or lbradley@alawash.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:19:08 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Friends of the Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Connie Jo Ozinga Subject: Friends of the Library This afternoon I will attend my library's Friends of the Library's 50th anniversary celebration. Fifty years! I had always thought of friends groups as a more modern development than this. There must be older Friends groups out there. How old is yours? Connie *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Connie Jo Ozinga, Library Director cjo@selco.lib.mn.us Rochester Public Library (507) 285-8011 101 Second St. SE (507) 292-7866 fax Rochester, MN 55904 http://www.ci.rochester.mn.us/library *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:19:23 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Job ads (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Wilma Lepore Subject: Re: Job ads We worked with a personnel consultant a few years ago to revise our job descriptions which we use to develop job ads. In the job descriptions, there is no phrase like "and other duties as assigned," but at the end of the final draft of each, she included the following (more modern?) statement... The above reflects the general information considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. Is is not intended to limit or midify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, or control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression to describe duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. Until this discussion on PUBLIB, I hadn't given this much thought, but I guess this is just another way (legalese?) of saying "and other duties as assigned." I also think it has the ring of a union contract, which we don't have. Wilma .......................... Wilma J. Lepore, Director Newark Public Library 88 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 v: 740-345-8972 f: 740-345-8147 mail to: wlepore@newark.lib.oh.us See Our New Main Library--Under Construction! http://newark.lib.oh.us ..........=^.^=........... ..........><('>........... On Sun, 3 Oct 1999, Dusty Gres wrote: > And then, we can get on the subject of the misrepresentation & > misinformation on resumes, the lack of dedication, unwillingness to > cooperate, sulky, "it's not in my job description" (WHY do you think we > started having to put that phrase, "other duties as assigned" into a job > description?), of the applicant/employee... > > > > *** > Dusty Gres, Director > Ohoopee Regional Library System > Hdqtr: Vidalia-Toombs County Library > 610 Jackson Street > Vidalia, GA 30474 > PH: (912) 537-9283 > FAX: (912) 537-3735 > EMail: gresd@mail.toombs.public.lib.ga.us > Web: http://www.vidaliaga.com/library/index.html > > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:19:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PLA Tech Note: Online acquisitions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "GraceAnne A. DeCandido" Subject: PLA Tech Note: Online acquisitions Dear folks, I am about to embark on the ninth Tech Note for the Public Library Association, this one on electronic acquisitions: more specifically, how public libraries are ordering their books and materials through online systems. As usual when I come to you, I am at the very beginning of my work. I have gathered some articles and book chapters that deal with automated acquisitions, almost entirely from an academic library standpoint. (I do have the 9/1/99 LJ article on online ordering). I would be grateful for any written or online citations for material from the past three years. More than that, however, I am interesting in your stories. Is online ordering/electronic acquisitions par for the course now? Have you just begun? Are you trembling on the brink? What information do you wish you had before you automated your buying? What advice would you give those about to begin? What helped you along? Did the fairly vast material on academic libraries’ automating acquisitions assist you at all? The PLA Tech Notes are a series of short web- published documents, posted on the PLA web site at http://www.pla.org. Each is 1200-1500 words, and each includes links and bibliography. The ones available so far are: Wireless Networks: Unplugged, and Play http://www.pla.org/wireless.html Electronic Statistics: Counting Crows http://www.pla.org/electronicstats.htm Video Teleconferencing: Here, There, and Everywhere http://www.pla.org/videoconferencing.htm Intranets: The Web Inside http://www.pla.org/intranet.htm Metadata: Always More Than You Think http://www.pla.org/metadata.htm DOI: The Persistence of Memory http://www.pla.org/doi.htm Push Technology will be posted shortly; digital disaster planning is being revised. Thanks, as always, for your help. GraceAnne 10/11/99 GraceAnne A. DeCandido Blue Roses Editorial and Web Consulting 350 E. 236th St. Bronx, NY 10470-2104 voice: 718/994-7794 * fax: 718/994-9851 E-mail ladyhawk@well.com http://www.well.com/user/ladyhawk/gadhome.html "The use of language is all we have to pit against death and silence." --Joyce Carol Oates From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:20:04 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Historical background on privacy concerns (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "David Giglio" Subject: Re: Historical background on privacy concerns >From: Sue Kamm >The public library where I work used to provide reverse directory > >information by phone. We had a part-time person who staffed the one > >phone line for three hours a day weekday mornings. Callers would >try to >circumvent the directory line (especially because it was busy >from the >time the library opened until the end of the directory >staffer's shift), >and when staff suggested coming into the library, >the caller would say, "I >can't--I'm in East Overshoe, New >Jersey." Many callers became downright nasty when they couldn't get > >through to the directory line. We discontinued the service when a > >business provided a 900 number to give out reverse directory > >information. We try to answer reverse directory questions as quickly and completely as possible. They are usually not difficult to answer. I don't blame your callers for getting nasty. I would not want to be a caller who is put on permanent hold, nor would I want to be referred to a fee-based service for information that should be free (and freely given) at my local library. David J. Giglio Reference Librarian Dover Public Library Dover, Delaware djgiglio@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:20:32 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] It's not too late . . . (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: megv@bville.lib.ny.us (Meg Van Patten) Subject: It's not too late . . . . . . you can still register on-site for continuing education workshops on CE A: Evaluating Networked Information Services CE B: Managing Chaos: Internet Policy, Law. . . CE C: Past Perfect - Future Tense: Planning in Changing Times CE D: What Young Adults Want: A Workshop on Quality Service in Library Settings which are being offered at the 1999 New York Library Association Conference in Buffalo, NY. Continuing Education sessions will take place on Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at the Hyatt Hotel. Continuing Education credits will be awarded with the number of CE units being .7 for full day sessions and .4 for half-day sessions. For the formal description and details on registration fees and related conference information check out the NYLA conference web site at http://www.nyla.org/conf99/conference.htm NOTE: If you are registering only for a Continuation Education Workshop you pay the workshop fee instead of the one-day conference registration fee. CE A: Evaluating Networked Information Services Dr. Charles McClure, Syracuse University Dr. John Bertot, SUNY Albany 9am - 5pm, sponsored by PLS According to Dr. McClure "This workshop will assist librarians evaluate networked and related electronic services and resources. Participants will obtain _practical_ and hands on suggestions for techniques, performance measures, and statistics and how to collect them. The workshop will also identify key issues related to evaluating networked services and how best to resolve them. This will be a practical workshop intended to give folks information they can implement and use in their library. It is essential that librarians move into counting and evaluating networked and electronic services and resources. Typically, traditional in-house services (such as reference transactions and circulation) are stagnant or going down. While electronic and networked services (such as web-based searches and hits) are growing exponentially. But the networked services are not being counted or evaluated. Thus, the typically library is NOT demonstrating its use and importance in the networked setting." McClure and Bertot will be reporting on findings from a National, Federally funded study with specific suggestions for developing evaluation techniques, statistics, and performance measures (see http://www.albany.edu/~imlsstat/). McClure stated that "The workshop will contain "cutting edge" information that can greatly assist librarians when they describe the quality and impact of networked and electronic services." related web sites http://istweb.syr.edu/~mcclure http://www.albany.edu/~imlsstat CE B: Managing Chaos: Internet Policy, Law. . . Marjorie Hodges Shaw, Program Director, Computer Policy and Law and Policy Advisor, Office of Information Technologies, Cornell University 9am - 5pm, sponsored by ASLS According to Ms. Hodges Shaw "As high technology becomes increasingly indispensable in people's personal and professional lives, and as the Internet becomes a credible and thorough information resource, questions about legal risk and responsibility become more evident in usage of these new tools." The workshop will focus on issues related to acceptable use of the Internet, which has become an important component of library service. It will address hot topics, what is happening in terms of policy-making options and possible solutions. Ms. Hodges Shaw will provide participants with the skills to go back to their libraries and use the content of the workshop to evaluate existing policy or if they do not have a policy to develop a place. She describes it as "a "fun topic" in which controversial issues need to be addressed." related web site http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/CPL CE C: Past Perfect - Future Tense: Planning in Changing Times Sandra Nelson, Independent Consultant 9am - 5pm, sponsored by CE Committee In this information age technology and society are quickly redefining the way libraries serve their patrons. The workshop will offer public libraries the opportunity update their planning skills based on the new Public Library Association's model. Ms. Nelson states that "'Planning for Results' builds on earlier planning models published by the Public Library Association, moves forward to suggestions for new ways to look at measurement and evaluation, stresses the importance of linking resource allocation to the planning process, and is the first in a series of management tools to be published by Public Library Association [the second "Wired for the Future: Developing Your Library Technology Plan" was published early in 1999 and the third publication "Managing for Results: Allocating Public Library Resources" will be available at the end of the year]. The basic premise of "Planning for Results" is that each library is unique, that each library will start the process from someplace different and so, the model has been designed to be flexible with each step to include suggestions for various levels of effort." It is the expectation that participants will leave the workshop prepared to plan for results in their own libraries during a time of rapid change. related web sites http://www.pla.org/news/planning.htm CE D:What Young Adults Want: A Workshop on Quality Service in Library Settings Dr. Mary K. Chelton 1pm - 5pm, sponsored by YSS Young Adult Services expert Dr. Mary K. Chelton is quoted as saying that the workshop is about the "needs and wants of young adults who so often are under-served, misinterpreted or ignored, and how libraries can serve them better. Young adults need us and this workshop will make clear what they need and how we might respond with something other than more rules and regulations. It is so simple and yet so elusive, that maybe drawing on real research with real kids can help librarians understand what to do right as opposed to continuing to be part of the problem." Dr. Chelton hopes that the workshop will "make librarians realize that users, especially adolescents, will remember how they are treated long after they remember any information they get from us." We regret to announce that CE E: Strategies for Being on the Winning Edge has been canceled. ******************************************************************* Meg Van Patten, Head BALDWINSVILLE Reference and Adult Services PUBLIC LIBRARY Baldwinsville Public Library 1948 - 1998 33 East Genesee Street PRESERVING THE PAST Baldwinsville, New York 13027 & PRESENTING THE FUTURE (315) 635-5631 ext. 206 [voice] (315) 635-6760 [fax] megv@bville.lib.ny.us [e-mail] http://www.bville.lib.ny.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:20:51 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] If you registered for a NYLA CE (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: megv@bville.lib.ny.us (Meg Van Patten) Subject: If you registered for a NYLA CE If you are registered for one of the following Continuing Education workshops on Wed, October 27 at the 1999 New York Library Association Conference you might want to check out the realted sites ahead of time. CE A: Evaluating Networked Information Services Dr. Charles McClure, Syracuse University Dr. John Bertot, SUNY Albany related web sites http://istweb.syr.edu/~mcclure http://www.albany.edu/~imlsstat CE B: Managing Chaos: Internet Policy, Law. . . Marjorie Hodges Shaw, Program Director, Computer Policy and Law and Policy Advisor, Office of Information Technologies, Cornell University related web site http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/CPL CE C: Past Perfect - Future Tense: Planning in Changing Times Sandra Nelson, Independent Consultant related web sites http://www.pla.org/news/planning.htm ******************************************************************* Meg Van Patten, Head BALDWINSVILLE Reference and Adult Services PUBLIC LIBRARY Baldwinsville Public Library 1948 - 1998 33 East Genesee Street PRESERVING THE PAST Baldwinsville, New York 13027 & PRESENTING THE FUTURE (315) 635-5631 ext. 206 [voice] (315) 635-6760 [fax] megv@bville.lib.ny.us [e-mail] http://www.bville.lib.ny.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:20:59 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] latchkey children (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Renee J. Vaillancourt" Subject: latchkey children This message is being cross-posted to PUBLIB and PUBYAC. Please excuse any duplication. I am writing a couple of chapters of the revised "Latchkey Children in the Public Library" book for PLA/ALSC (divisions of ALA) and would appreciate information that anyone would be willing to share on the following topics: - programs and practices for latchkey children - evaluation tools for latchkey children programs - public relations, communication and education of the public regarding latchkey children I have searched the archives under "latchkey children" and "unattended children" - thanks to all who have already contributed on these topics. I'd be happy to summarize results to the list if there is sufficient interest. TIA! ***************************** Renee J. Vaillancourt Assistant Director Missoula (MT) Public Library rvail@missoula.lib.mt.us ***************************** From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 11 21:35:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Uses for Book Tape (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Uses for Book Tape Mmmphlllmph! mmmphl! mmmmmhmmmmmph! (another use: muzzling list moderators) Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY http://www.shenpublib.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:43:20 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: YAs by any other name (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judi Crowley Subject: Re: YAs by any other name I think YA is just fine. It connects with the target audience, just as E for Easy and J for Juvenile do--we even use LP for Large Print. It is a help to patrons to see designators that make some sense of the divisions in the collection. Why should YA be negative? I don't think it is unless we start treating it that way. Judi Crowley Hampstead Public Library Hampstead, NH Nann Blaine Hilyard wrote: > We need to put up a sign to identify our young adult collection, but we are > undecided about what to put on it. We don't want to be corny ("teen corner" > conjures up images of bobby soxers) or condescending. Also, how do you > classify your YA fiction--as YA? (One area library uses Q, since that isn't > positive or negative, just different.) > > Any suggestions? (I'm not on PubYAC but perhaps some of you are > 'cross-subscribers.') > > Thanks, > > Nann Blaine Hilyard > Lake Villa District Library > Lake Villa, Illinois > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:43:51 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Who's at work today? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judi Crowley Subject: Re: Who's at work today? It's now Tuesday, but I was at work yesterday. Many NH libraries were. Don't know how many, though. Judi Crowley Hampstead Public Library Hampstead, NH From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:47:17 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Job ads (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judi Crowley Subject: Re: Job ads We keep using more words to describe less action...What a brave new world this is! But I just printed out this paragraph, to add to my job description folder, so that I have it on hand when we revise again! (Thanks, Wilma!) Judi Crowley Hampstead Public Library Hampstead, NH Wilma Lepore wrote: > We worked with a personnel consultant a few years ago to revise our > job descriptions which we use to develop job ads. In the job > descriptions, there is no phrase like "and other duties as assigned," but > at the end of the final draft of each, she included the following > (more modern?) statement... > > The above reflects the general information considered necessary > to describe the essential functions of the job and shall not be > construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, > or requirements that may be inherent in the job. Is is not > intended to limit or midify the right of any supervisor to assign, > direct, or control the work of employees under his/her supervision. > The use of a particular expression to describe duties shall not > be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar > kind or level of difficulty. > > Until this discussion on PUBLIB, I hadn't given this much thought, > but I guess this is just another way (legalese?) of saying "and other > duties as assigned." I also think it has the ring of a union contract, > which we don't have. > > Wilma > ......................... > Wilma J. Lepore, Director > Newark Public Library > 88 West Church Street > Newark, Ohio 43055 > v: 740-345-8972 > f: 740-345-8147 > mail to: wlepore@newark.lib.oh.us > See Our New Main Library--Under Construction! > http://newark.lib.oh.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:47:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Mildew (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mignon Morse" Subject: Mildew The Library staff has discovered we have mildew in our fiction collection. Does anyone know what to use to treat the books to stop it from spreading to other parts of the collection? Thank you, Mignon Morse Library Director Smith Public Library 800 Thomas Street Wylie, Texas 75098 972-442-7566 972-442-4075 (fax) http://www.ci.wylie.tx.us/library From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:48:01 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Collection Development Policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Christy D. Blevins" Subject: Collection Development Policies My name is Christy Blevins, and I am a student in the UNC-Greensboro LIS program, and an associate at the Greensboro Public Library. One of the projects I am working on (for both the library and my public libraries class) is a collection development study for the Greensboro Public Library. We are considering revising our collection development policy, and I would like to know what factors other libraries consider in their policies. This would include traditional standards followed as well as issues specific to your libraries and any new trends that have cropped up. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Please respond to me personally, and I will be glad to share my findings with anyone who is interested. Thanks! Christy Blevins 3646 UNCG Station Greensboro, NC 27413-1034 cdblevin@uncg.edu ------------------------------------------------------------- I am in fact a hobbit, in all but size. -- J.R.R. Tolkien From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:48:19 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Who's at work today? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Andrea Johnson Subject: Re: Who's at work today? --- Nann Blaine Hilyard wrote: > Just curious--Columbus Day has become one of those non-holidays, at least > around here. > How many PubLibbers' libraries are open today? ================= Ours was. We did, apparently, have a lot of traffic on Sunday from those who thought we'd be closed Monday, but we were here Monday nonetheless. Andrea Johnson Cook Memorial Library, Libertyville, IL __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:48:49 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Announcement -- HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY -- Columbia, MD (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Madeline Terrell Subject: Job Announcement -- HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY -- Columbia, MD LIBRARIANS HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY Assistant Branch Manager $32,243 pa Position located at Elkridge Branch. DUTIES: Assists Branch Manager in administering programs and services for the branch, supervising and evaluating staff; schedules staff and hourly employees; provides information service to the public; acts as resource person to staff on adult services concerns; oversees collection of monies. REQUIREMENTS: M.L.S. degree with min. 2 years prof. library exp.; min 1 year supervisory exp.; min. 2 years exp. direct information service to the public; eligible for Maryland Public Librn. Certificate. HOURS: 37 1/2 hour work week, 2 nights per week, every other Saturday, and every fourth Sunday. Help us open the new GLENWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY!! Children's Librarian / Youth Services Librarian $32,243 pa CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN. Seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic person to lead children's services at our new Glenwood Branch Library. DUTIES: Provides information and reader's advisory service to public, participates in programming in branch; serves as resource person on children;s services. REQUIREMENTS: M.L.S. degree with min min. 2 years prof. library exp.; min. 1 year supervisory exp.; min. 2 years exp. direct information service to public; eligible for Maryland Public Librn. Certificate. HOURS: 37 1/2 hour work week: 2 nights per week, every other Saturday, and every fourth Sunday. YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Glenwood Branch team. DUTIES: Develops and implements, with key personnel, an annual systemwide plan for services and programming for middle schoolers; monitors quality of programming systemwide; plans and conducts training sessions on programming and service techniques for staff; provides information and reader's advisory services to public; works with Children's Librarians to develop summer reading program; and coordinates the Teen Advisory Board. REQUIREMENTS: M.L.S. with min. 2 years prof. library exp.; min. 2 years direct information service to designated population; min. 1 year training exp.; eligible for Maryland Public Librn. Certificate. HOURS: 37 1/2 hour work week: 1 night per week and 1 weekend per month. DEADLINE: October 28, 1999. Required applications, available at all locations or at website, http://www.howa.lib.md.us., must be received or postmarked by the deadline. For more information, call Madeline Terrell, (410) 313-7750. EEO/M/F/D Howard County Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045-4912. Madeline Terrell 410 313 7750 Coordinator of Human Resources 410 313 7742 (fax) Howard County Library 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045-4912 USA terrellm@nitnoi.howa.lib.md.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:55:38 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re book tape (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: dianek@ocln.org Subject: re book tape I have used book tape to hold a hem up on my skirt or pants when I have accidently pulled it down while at work. It lasts quite a long time. Diane Kadanoff Norwell Public Library Norwell, Ma 02061 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:56:00 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Nation of Islam link (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: William Skelton Subject: Re: Nation of Islam link My understanding was that the Nation of Islam lnk was removed due the selection guidelines prohibiting certain sites which promote hatred and prejudice. If we allow an organization like Nation of Islam our "implicit" endorsement, why not neo-nazi and other hate-mongers. If possible perhaps Mr. Gordon could post the guidelines used to make the determination? I understand Mr. Riley's comment about ALA being member directed, but isn't it more practical on policy issues to allow our elected leaders to make those determinations for us--based upon guidelines which committees of members or elected officials have previously determined. Respectfully yours, William E. Skelton From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:56:39 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Who's at work today? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Pat Evans (Victor)" Subject: Re: Who's at work today? Nann et al. We were open yesterday and probably 75% of the people who came in said, "I didn't think you'd be open today" (but there they were with their books and videos to return!). And so far today two people who returned books due yesterday didn't want to pay the fine because they were sure we were closed and that we had just stamped the books wrong. I think, next year, we'll satisfy them all and close. Pat Evans Victor Free Library 15 West Main St. Victor, NY 14564 Nann Blaine Hilyard wrote: > Just curious--Columbus Day has become one of those non-holidays, at least > around here. > How many PubLibbers' libraries are open today? > > Nann > @the library in Lake Villa From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:56:55 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Who's at work today? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leila Shapiro Subject: Re: Who's at work today? last year the union and Montgomery County changed the agreement on holidays.l Instead of 11 (I think) holidays per year there are now nine plus two days of personal leave. Coumbus Day was one of the two holidays removed and if I recall correctly, Martin Luther King Jr's birthday was the other. Employees can take two personal days per year, but these are separate from annual leave and don't accrue with annual leave hours. They must be used up in the calendar year. On Mon, 11 Oct 1999, Nann Blaine Hilyard wrote: > Just curious--Columbus Day has become one of those non-holidays, at least > around here. > How many PubLibbers' libraries are open today? > > Nann > @the library in Lake Villa > > Leila Shapiro From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:57:14 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Nation of Islam link (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gordon Riley" Subject: Re: Nation of Islam link I had assumed that the NOI site had met certain selection criteria to be included on the site in the first place, and that NOI was subject to some special process of consideration for removal. >My understanding was that the Nation of Islam lnk was removed due the >selection guidelines prohibiting certain sites which promote hatred and >prejudice. If we allow an organization like Nation of Islam our "implicit" >endorsement, why not neo-nazi and other hate-mongers. If possible perhaps >Mr. Gordon could post the guidelines used to make the determination? I >understand Mr. Riley's comment about ALA being member directed, but isn't >it more practical on policy issues to allow our elected leaders to make >those determinations for us--based upon guidelines which committees of >members or elected officials have previously determined. Respectfully >yours, William E. Skelton ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:57:59 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Staff Training Policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Van Hess, Gina" Subject: Library Staff Training Policies I would like to know how small independent libraries apportion their training budgets. Charged with creating a training plan for each employee on VERY limited funds, I am meeting many questions: fulltime vs. parttime; professional vs. nonpr.; own time vs. work time; library pays registration vs. employee pays part or all, etc.. I would like to hear from small libraries (our staff: 18 includeing 7 fulltime, not part of a system) who have any sort of training policy or plan. Thanks! Gina Van Hess Anacortes Public Library FAX (360)293-1929 ginav@cityofanacortes.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 18:58:17 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Free! "Evaluating Internet Information" Instructor-Led Web-based (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Diane K. Kovacs" Subject: Free! "Evaluating Internet Information" Instructor-Led Web-based Free for Fall 1999. "Evaluating Internet Information" In this hands-on workshop Participants will learn strategies for evaluating information found on the Internet that mirror the strategies used to evaluate information from other sources. This workshop is intended for people who want to learn about using the Internet to find high quality, authoritative information. Evaluation strategies will include locating and evaluating tools which review and evaluate Internet information as well as strategies for individually evaluating Internet information resources. Participants should know how to use e-mail. The Instructors will assist participants to use Netscape or Internet Explorer to participate in the real-time meetings (optional) and to interact with the Web-based materials. Instructor: Diane K. Kovacs, Internet Trainer http://www.kovacs.com For more information and to register please connect to http://www.kovacs.com/online.html Mechanisms for Instruction: Participants will interact through e-mail with the instructor before and after the workshops. Participants will complete hands-on Web-based activities with the guidance and in consultation with the instructor. Instructor will provide free training on using the Diversity University MOO facility for real-time communication if the participant wishes for real-time communication with the instructor. Participants will connect to http://www.du.org:8888 for real-time instruction. Logins and passwords will be provided on request after registration. ________________________________________________________________________ Diane K. Kovacs | http://www.kovacs.com Kovacs Consulting - | fax: (330)225-0083 Specializing in Instructor-Led | phone: (330)273-5032 Web-Based Training http://www.kovacs.com/online.html ________________________________________________________________________ From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 22:08:46 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Who's at work today? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Subject: Who's at work today? It's Tuesday now in Palesteeeeeen, too (we may be different in East TX, but we do use the same basic calendar as everyone else...even if time seems to move more sloooowwwwly in the Confederacy), but we were here on Columbus Day (*observed*). We're here on Presidents' (?t's) Day, too. (I still think, because I am Olde, that Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays should be two separate days, instead of lumped together.) (Actually, Millard Fillmore and Chester Alan Arthur are two of my favorite presidents, but no one ever seems to want to give me their days off....) On the other hand, in non-liturgical, Bible-belt Palestine, we get Good Friday off. As they say...go figure. John Richmond, Director Palestine, TX, Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 22:09:10 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] holidays (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Douglas Henderson" Subject: holidays Libraries, in many instances, are open 7 days a week and I would bet very few get special compensation consideration for doing it. The police and emergency personnel who work shifts and weekends are given special compensation and even get early retirements. I think it is very important for our employees to get off on holidays to spend times with their families. It is difficult and expensive to expect your employees to find daycare on recognized holidays. It has taken a couple of years to get the Board to recognize that our employees have families and lives and that their time together is valuable. Why should librarians, unlike any other county organization, penalize its employees by opening. Doug Henderson From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 22:09:23 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re:Nation of Islam link (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Diedre Conkling Subject: Re:Nation of Islam link Just forwarding this on because I didn't see it forwarded by anyone else, yet. Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR 97365 Phone & Fax: (541) 265-3066 Email: dconklin@OregonVOS.net ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 09:07:51 -0500 From: William Gordon To: ALA Council List Subject: ALSC Task Force Inquiries that come to me about the 700+ GreatSites for Kids are referred to the ALSC Task Force that is charged with selection and maintenance of the site. The 700+ GreatSites is a dynamic and changing resource that the ALSC Task Force is constantly re-evaluating. I have been informed by the ALSC Executive Director that, based on recommendation from the Task Force, the Nation of Islam site was removed along with approximately 35 others during this evaluation period. According to ALSC president Caroline Ward, the Task Force re-evaluated these sites using the established criteria that are posted on GreatSites. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 12 22:09:40 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: re book tape (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Metta Lansdale Subject: Re: re book tape This is beginning to sound like one of GK's duct tape litanies. On Tue, 12 Oct 1999 dianek@ocln.org wrote: > I have used book tape to hold a hem up on my skirt or > pants when I have accidently pulled it down while at work. > It lasts quite a long time. > > Diane Kadanoff > Norwell Public Library > Norwell, Ma 02061 > Metta T. Lansdale, Jr., Director Chelsea District Library Voice: (734) 475-0006 Fax: (734) 475-6190 E-mail: lansdale@chelsea.lib.mi.us web URL: http://chelsea.lib.mi.us Selector for Health Information Resources Michigan Electronic Library http://mel.org/health/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 10:23:20 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] YA areas (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Bob Smith" Subject: YA areas Nann: Instead of naming the area for the age group - YA - Teens, etc, why not think of naming it as a place. I guess let's think of the materials in the area, that's what we are trying to sell to a specific age group, customer. So the question is how do we market these materials to them. Cool stuff The Hangout Area Rock 'n Read Rip them off here Read 'n Park "South Library" No Adults Allowed My Room Since I am not a young folk, maybe the kids would come up with a much better name for the area - named after a music group or whatever. You could change it every year to address the 'current craze' of the kids. This could be done with a sign where the letters could be changed. How about one of those moving letter signs! If it is attractive and teen designed - they will come, we hope. This would be especially so if you have a staff person, and really the whole staff, that are friendly and open to teens. This information is from someone that was a YA Coordinator many years ago. Good luck! Bob Smith Robert Smith & Associates Library Consultants 140 W. Lafayette #10 Medina, OH 44256 330-723-6544 330-764-4643 FAX Smith@apk.net "Practical Solutions for Tomorrow's Libraries" From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 10:23:34 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Nation of Islam Link (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: David Burt -- Filtering Facts Subject: RE: Nation of Islam Link Oh, I get it. Like "we re-evaluated our book collection, and decided that our worn-out, old copy of The Joy of Gay Sex, along with 35 other old, worn-out books, needed to be weeded. Of course, the letter we got from a powerful national advocacy group asking for its removal shortly before we removed it had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with our decision". We should also be aware that a *committee* of librarians, not just one librarian, all agreed that www.noi.org was an "Amazing, Spectacular,Wonderful Web Sites for Kids", and was really appropriate for 8 and 9 year olds. What in the world were these librarians thinking when they did this? David Burt, President Filtering Facts http://www.filteringfacts.org dburt@afo.net Phone/fax 503 635-7048 -----Original Message----- From: William Gordon [SMTP:wgordon@ala.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 2:08 PM To: ALA Council List Subject: ALSC Task Force Inquiries that come to me about the 700+ GreatSites for Kids are referred to the ALSC Task Force that is charged with selection and maintenance of the site. The 700+ GreatSites is a dynamic and changing resource that the ALSC Task Force is constantly re-evaluating. I have been informed by the ALSC Executive Director that, based on recommendation from the Task Force, the Nation of Islam site was removed along with approximately 35 others during this evaluation period. According to ALSC president Caroline Ward, the Task Force re-evaluated these sites using the established criteria that are posted on GreatSites. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 10:24:10 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: What library market is netLibrary aimed at? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jerry Kuntz" Subject: Re: What library market is netLibrary aimed at? I received several responses to my query on netLibrary, which can be summarized: 1) The netLibrary catalog seems to be academic-oriented, at this point. Which is to be expected; the projected use is for people wanting to scan texts and read selected portions. No one is claiming that people will want to sit and read hundreds of pages on a computer screen. 2) The claims to ease-of-use are exaggerated. 3) If a book is "checked-out", that license is considered in use, and other users can't access the title. While out, the book can't be recalled. 4) You have to factor in: a) the costs of adding the title to your library catalog; b) the cost of setting up remote authentication, if you want to offer this to off-site patrons. In general, there seemed to be a perception that netLibrary didn't yet have a very good understanding of public library needs and values. However, one respondent indicated that netLibrary was willing to negotiate a different type of contract for public libraries. IMHO, if public libraries want to experiment with ebooks and can afford it, try the Rocket eBook or SoftBook handheld readers. Jerry Kuntz Ramapo Catskill Library System jkuntz@rcls.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 10:24:39 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Uses for book tape (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Don Sager Subject: Uses for book tape I'll add one more application for book tape to the list. During the period I served as Commissioner for the Chicago Public Library, the CPL Cultural Center functioned as the official welcoming center for visiting dignitaries. Because my office was located there, one of my responsibilities was to greet the visitors and escort them up to my office, to await the Mayor's arrival. On one occasion, the visitor tore the seat of his pants getting out of his limo. Unfortunately, neither I nor anyone else in my office had a sewing kit to mend the tear. As we were considering other solutions, the media was gathering outside, and we were notified that the Mayor was on the way. I remembered that I had a roll of book tape in my desk. The visitor removed his pants, the tape was applied inside the torn seam, and his dignity was restored just as the Mayor arrived. Best wishes, Don Sager ***************************************************************** Donald J. Sager, Publisher, Highsmith Press, P.O. Box 800, Ft. Atkinson, WI 53538-0800. Tel. 920/563-9571. Fax: 920/563-4801. E-mail: . Web: http://www.hpress.highsmith.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 10:24:52 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: re book tape (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan Taylor" Subject: Re: re book tape Our library was a private home that was donated to the town to be used as the library. The circulation area is in what used to be the garage. We use book tape to tape plastic over the windows to keep out the winter drafts. Susan Taylor Edythe Dyer Library Hampden, ME 04444 (Two hours from the New Hampshire border, one and 1/2 hours from Canada, luckily the first snow fall has melted already.) Commit random acts of kindness and senseless beauty From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 10:25:34 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Staff assistance (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Robin Dombrow Subject: Staff assistance Thank you for your response on the probation times for your libraries. I'll be sending a summary to the list shortly. I have another question that our assistant director has asked me to place on your collective doorsteps. We are receiving six of the Gates computers in about two weeks. We have had public Internet access on twenty terminals for several years with no time limits. We have only had word processing on three terminals in the children's department, two of which had kids games on them also. The staff has spent some time fixing printing problems and font size on the Word terminals, but is now faced not only with adding more access to Word, but also Excel, Front Page, Publisher and other programs. How much do you assist customers with no experience on programs such as these? We spend a lot of time teaching people the catalog, Ebsco Magazine Index, etc., but typing someone's paper or giving them the ins and outs of web page design is not really possible with the staff we have. Do you have signs stating your policy towards assistance? Do you have people give classes on these separate programs? Are there time limits on using Word, Excel, Front Page, etc? I appreciate the assistance and will summarize this for the list. Thanks, Robin Robin D. Dombrowsky Adult Services Librarian Leesburg Public Library 204 N. 5th St. Leesburg, FL 34748 (352)728-9790 rdombrow@ci.leesburg.fl.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:51:06 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Booktape (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lisa Richland" Subject: Booktape We repaired the torn cloth cover on our beautiful Steinway (B) grand piano with book tape. But it isn't a use I'm proud of... Lisa Richland, Director Floyd Memorial Library (The last library before Portugal) Greenport, NY From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:51:58 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Who's at work today? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dianne Harmon Subject: Re: Who's at work today? We were open on Columbus Day and very few patrons called to check. We are also open on Martin Luther King's birthday and each year we respond to several irate patrons. Half of the comments claim we're being disrespectful and the other half tell us they're glad we're open as the kids are out of school -- which was the idea. Dianne Harmon dharmon@joliet.lib.il.us Associate Director 815-740-2660 Joliet Public Library fax/815-740-6161 150 N. Ottawa www.joliet.lib.il.us Joliet, IL 60432 -----Original Message----- From: Leila Shapiro [SMTP:lshapiro@CapAccess.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 6:05 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Who's at work today? last year the union and Montgomery County changed the agreement on holidays.l Instead of 11 (I think) holidays per year there are now nine plus two days of personal leave. Coumbus Day was one of the two holidays removed and if I recall correctly, Martin Luther King Jr's birthday was the other. Employees can take two personal days per year, but these are separate from annual leave and don't accrue with annual leave hours. They must be used up in the calendar year. On Mon, 11 Oct 1999, Nann Blaine Hilyard wrote: > Just curious--Columbus Day has become one of those non-holidays, at least > around here. > How many PubLibbers' libraries are open today? > > Nann > @the library in Lake Villa > > Leila Shapiro From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:52:36 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Book Cart Drill Team-Winners! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen Rehard" Subject: Book Cart Drill Team-Winners! Thanks Suzanne Levy for the information on Book Cart Drill Teams. I'm Karen Rehard, Children's Librarian at Missoula Public Library in Missoula Montana, and we used your ideas for our Book Cart Drill Team. We marched in the University of Montana Homecoming Parade (Go Griz!) last Saturday. The crowds loved us! So did the judges. We walked away with First Prize in the Non-Profit category. And our picture was in the paper. We had so much fun. People just keep telling us how much they enjoyed our performance. We were so lucky-we got behind a Dance Team-so we used their music-even the Macerana (sp?). The only downside was we were all very sore afterwards, and some of us sported wicked bruises from slight accidents. The Homecoming parade is a big event in this town-it lasts about 2 hours and we had quite a distance to march. Karen Rehard (rhymes with beard) Children's Librarian, Missoula Public Library Missoula MT rose@missoula.lib.mt.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:53:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Value Line (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Subject: Value Line I wonder if any of you Out There (and I'm thinking of smaller places--our pop. served is about 36,000, circulation is 142,000, rural--or places that *don't* have a specialized or huge business ref section) have found that your patrons' use of Value Line has dropped off in the last several years. Perhaps due to stock info on the Internet...? We decided to drop Morningstar this fiscal year, because it was hardly touched. We just got our periodicals renewal invoice (new vendor, so I'm not sure if Value Line actually has gone up by about $175/year--at any rate, our new vendor's price is higher, by $175, than what we've been paying), and Value Line looms very large. It, too, seems hardly to be touched. Ref staff--one of which I am, at times--don't see it being used often. BUT...before I say, "Drop Value Line, too," I wanted to find out what others are experiencing. I suspect that many patrons who now have the Internet at home are getting stock info within their own four walls. (And we could do a lot with that $745 bill for Value Line....) John Richmond Palestine, TX, P.L. johnr@palestine.lib.tx.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:54:09 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library vs. Net, Library wins (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Brian Smith Subject: Library vs. Net, Library wins The "Old Way/Net Way" column in the November issue of _Yahoo! Internet Life_ compares time spent to find a census figure using the library (old way) with using the Web (new way). "Winner: Old way. I knew the information was on the Net, but I didn't find a simple way to locate it. The librarian made the job much quicker and easier." Brian Smith Assistant Head of Adult Services Villa Park (IL) Public Library http://www.villapark.lib.il.us/ bsmith@linc.lib.il.us .. But writing only on my own behalf =========== "If you didn't want them to think, you shouldn't have given them library cards." -- _Getting Straight_ (1970) From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:54:37 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] New Logo for San Francisco (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Karen Coyle Subject: New Logo for San Francisco If you go to this page you see the proposed new logo for the SF Public library: http://sfpl.lib.ca.us/www/identity.htm Here's what I wrote as my comment: Admittedly, I'm not a SF resident (I'm in Berkeley), but I'm commenting anyway. The new logo does not say "library" to me -- it's about architecture, and libraries are about people. I'd rather see a logo with some people it. I was in Germany last year and a librarian who teaches library school there pointed out their "public library" sign, similar to our stick figure person and book. Their library sign was a book with open pages. She said that she always asks her students to look at the two signs and comment on the difference. The difference, of course, is that in the US ours has a person, and to her that symbolizes our commitment to people and to service, not just to books. It looks like SF has a commitment to a building. I don't think that's the message you want to get across. ---------------------------------------------- Karen Coyle karen.coyle@ucop.edu University of California Digital Library http://www.kcoyle.net 510/987-0567 ---------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:55:02 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Who's at work today? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laurel Goodgion" Subject: Who's at work today? Hi, I didn't answer this earlier because we were closed on Columbus Day and it was great. I have never been so grateful for a 3 day weekend. Of course not all the staff had a three day weekend because we were open Saturday (unlike other town departments). It would be wonderful for the public to be open every day of the year and probably there would be people who would be happy to use the library on Thanksgiving, New Year's but it is wonderful for the staff to get a few holidays. I think we need to balance the desires of the public (who would be happy if we were open 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year) with the family life and mental health of the staff. Public library staff members all over work evenings and Saturdays (and in many places, Sundays) so when a holiday comes along I think it is great that staff get a day off. In a small way it balances out all of those evenings and Saturdays that they work without a pay differential. And the three day weekends which are only a two day weekend because they work Saturday. We are closed for many holidays, including (gasp) Thanksgiving weekend. Yes, the whole weekend. And we are all very thankful. I hope you are equally fortuante. Laurel Goodgion, Director Portland Library 20 Freestone Ave. Portland, CT 06480 email: goodgion@portland.lib.ct.us phone: (860) 342-6771 fax: (860) 342-6778 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:55:36 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Nation of Islam Link (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jerry Kuntz" Subject: RE: Nation of Islam Link Maybe they were thinking that there are more than a few 8 and 9 years olds who would say that the Nation of Islam is their church. KidsClick! also cataloged the NOI site, along with many other major American denominations. Other topics you'll find in KidsClick! [that we get email on several times a week!]: abortion; adoption; AIDS; homosexuality; witchcraft; drug abuse; the poor; hunger; child abuse; divorce; sex; alcohol; prejudice. Try researching these under Yahooligans! vs. KidsClick!, and you'll discover that there's a need for tools can help kids find information on "adult" topics--just in case they're curious about what they hear on the news; or if they're effected by adult problems; or if they have a teacher brave enough to discuss major societal problems. There are even quite a few sources that treat these topics in an age appropriate manner (there should be more). Jerry Kuntz Ramapo Catskill Library System jkuntz@rcls.org > We should also be aware that a *committee* of librarians, not just one > librarian, all agreed that www.noi.org was an "Amazing, > Spectacular,Wonderful Web Sites for Kids", and was really appropriate for 8 > and 9 year olds. What in the world were these librarians thinking when > they did this? > > David Burt, President > Filtering Facts > http://www.filteringfacts.org > dburt@afo.net > Phone/fax 503 635-7048 > > -----Original Message----- > From: William Gordon [SMTP:wgordon@ala.org] > Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 2:08 PM > To: ALA Council List > Subject: ALSC Task Force > > Inquiries that come to me about the 700+ GreatSites for Kids are > referred to the ALSC Task Force that is charged with selection and > maintenance of the site. The 700+ GreatSites is a dynamic and > changing resource that the ALSC Task Force is constantly > re-evaluating. I have been informed by the ALSC Executive Director > that, based on recommendation from the Task Force, the Nation of Islam > site was removed along with approximately 35 others during this > evaluation period. According to ALSC president Caroline Ward, the > Task Force re-evaluated these sites using the established criteria > that are posted on GreatSites. > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:55:47 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1022 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laura McCaffery" Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1022 Allen County Public Library is open on Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Presidents Day et cetera. For some of the holidays, staff gets a floating holiday to be taken on a day of their choice during a specific time frame. laura mccaffery ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Laura Hibbets McCaffery Readers Services Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, Indiana "All opinions are mine alone. Others are free to agree..or disagree." "...all things are to to be examined and called into question. There are no limits set to thought." Edith Hamilton, THE GREEK WAY. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:56:08 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Mildew (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "GraceAnne A. DeCandido" Subject: Mildew Dear Mignon, >From my spouse the preservation maven: ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Date sent: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 14:05:57 -0400 From: rdecandido@nypl.org (rdecandido) Subject: Re: (Fwd) [PUBLIB] Mildew To: "GraceAnne A. DeCandido" Segregate the infected material. Find out WHY you have mildew and address that problem. Call a conservator--U. Texas Austin is a good place to start. Date sent: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 15:48:29 -0700 (PDT) Send reply to: library@wylie.tx.us From: "Mignon Morse" To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Mildew The Library staff has discovered we have mildew in our fiction collection. Does anyone know what to use to treat the books to stop it from spreading to other parts of the collection? Thank you, Mignon Morse Library Director Smith Public Library 800 Thomas Street Wylie, Texas 75098 972-442-7566 972-442-4075 (fax) http://www.ci.wylie.tx.us/library GraceAnne A. DeCandido Blue Roses Editorial & Web Consulting, New York City ladyhawk@well.com http://www.well.com/user/ladyhawk/gadhome.html What's Ladyhawk reading now? http://www.well.com/user/ladyhawk/books.html A word after a word after a word is power. --Margaret Atwood From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:56:30 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Coping with Challenges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Coping with Challenges Coping with Challenges: Kids and Libraries: What You Should Know http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/kidsandlibraries.html Coping with Challenges: Strategies and Tips for Dealing with Challenges to Library Materials http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/coping_inf.html "Libraries are often challenged by individuals and groups concerned about the availability of a wide variety of library materials to everyone. Addressing these challenges requires a balance of carefully crafted library policy, knowledge and understanding of intellectual freedom principles, and sensitivity to community needs and concerns. It also requires effective communication. This tip sheet has been prepared by the American Library Association (ALA) to help you plan for and deal with such challenges. It can help you educate library staff and trustees, inform the public and work with the media. Some tips are specific to a type of library or service, while others are for general use. The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom has information and resources to assist you at any stage of a challenge. Established in 1967, the office is charged with implementing ALA policy on free access to libraries and library materials. The goal is to educate librarians and the general public about the importance of intellectual freedom in libraries." ________________________ Don Wood American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/oif.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:56:49 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PPLD is open! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Caler, Sydne" Subject: PPLD is open! The Pikes Peak Library District was open on Columbus Day. Sydne Caler From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 16:57:45 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Open Letter to Potential E-rate Applicants (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Open Letter to Potential E-rate Applicants ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline Volume 8, Number 105 October 13, 1999 In this issue: Open Letter to Potential E-rate Applicants Due to persistent legislative attempts to require filtering for E- rate applicants, the ALA Washington Office is reaching out to those eligible for E-rate discounts with the following message. Please re-post this message wherever appropriate. MEMORANDUM TO: Potential E-rate Applicants FROM: Lynne Bradley Director, American Library Association, Office of Government Relations Claudette Tennant Telecommunications Lobbyist, American Library Association DATE: October 13, 1999 RE: Filtering legislation Libraries must continue to apply for E-rate discounts, even as threats of filtering are being considered in Congress. Some in the community, understandably frustrated by the continued attacks on the program, have suggested not applying for year three funding. It is, however, far too premature for such a drastic step. In fact, if libraries opt out of the program at this stage, we would give an easy victory to those critics looking to eliminate or reduce the program when it is obvious they can not win legislatively or constitutionally. It is impossible to predict legislative actions with certainty, but keep the following in mind: A) It is not clear that any E-rate filtering bills will be passed this year. B) It is uncertain that the President would sign such a bill, even if passed. The White House has consistently opposed linking filtering requirements to E-rate discounts. C) Even if a bill were signed into law, it is far from clear that such a requirement would survive the Constitutional challenge that ALA would be almost certain to mount. Libraries and schools are entitled to these discounts, which were called for in the 1996 Telecommunications Act, and as many libraries as possible should be applying for them. This type of participation and support from the community can only strengthen the program politically and help shield it against the continuing, but so far failing, attempts to kill it. Below is a summary of bill status: An amendment sponsored by Rep. Ernest Istook, Jr. (R-OK) was included by voice vote in the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill by the House Appropriations subcommittee. This amendment is identical to Istook's H.R. 2560, the Child Protection Act of 1999, which would require public libraries and schools--as a condition of receiving funds from ANY federal agency for the acquisition or operation of computers--to install filters to protect children from obscenity and child pornography. In this very contentious budget year the Labor-HHS-Education bill has many hurdles left to jump before it can make it into law this session. If this provision does become law, a question could still be raised as to whether or not E-rate discounts are funds provided by a federal agency. The House version of H.R. 1501, the Juvenile Justice bill, contains an amendment to eliminate E-rate discounts for libraries and schools that do not implement filtering or blocking technology on computers with Internet access. The Senate version of the bill does not contain a comparable provision. Before the bill progresses to the President, all differences must be worked out between the two Houses. Conferees from the House and Senate began to meet in earnest the week of September 27; however, differences, particularly those related to gun control issues, are vast. This bill may die in the conference committee, but if it is approved with the filtering provision intact, the President is unlikely to see this issue as a deciding factor in whether or not he vetoes the bill. On August 5, S. 97, Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) bill, which would require the installation and use by libraries and schools of a filtering or blocking technology for computers with Internet access to be eligible to receive E-rate discounts, was reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee (S. Rept. 106-141). It is now procedurally ready for any next step -- a debate and/or vote by the full Senate, alone or as an amendment to another bill. McCain feels strongly about the need for filtering which could possibly be used as a presidential campaign issue. On August 8, Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) introduced S. 1545, a bill to require libraries and schools receiving E-rate discounts to install blocking or filtering systems OR implement Internet use policies. The bill would also require a study of available Internet blocking or filtering software. Sen. Santorum's bill is seen by many as a reasonable alternative to the more restrictive S. 97 by Sen. McCain, because of S. 1545's acknowledgment of the local decision making processes. It is very hard to make statements about what ALA will do in response to any legislation that might pass because what is proposed now may not be exactly what goes into law. If unconstitutional requirements were placed upon libraries, ALA knows that legal action is a strong tool for seeking remedy. If there are serious constitutional questions raised by a piece of legislation, the courts are more likely to place it on hold temporarily, a stay or injunction, until a case can be fully heard. This would be the first action ALA would be likely to seek in any legal proceedings. If you have any questions regarding filtering legislation, please call Claudette Tennant at 1-800-941-8478. ****** ALAWON (ISSN 1069-7799) is a free, irregular publication of the American Library Association Washington Office. All materials subject to copyright by the American Library Association may be reprinted or redistributed for noncommercial purposes with appropriate credits. To subscribe to ALAWON, send the message: subscribe ala-wo [your_firstname] [your_lastname] to listproc@ala.org or go to http://www.ala.org/washoff/alawon. To unsubscribe to ALAWON, send the message: unsubscribe ala-wo to listproc@ala.org or go to http://www.ala.org/washoff/alawon. ALAWON archives at http://www.ala.org/washoff/alawon. ALA Washington Office, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 403, Washington, D.C. 20004-1701; phone: 202.628.8410 or 800.941.8478 toll-free; fax: 202.628.8419; e-mail: alawash@alawash.org; Web site: http://www.ala.org/washoff. Editor: Lynne E. Bradley; Managing Editor: Deirdre Herman; Contributors: Sally Benson, Mary Costabile, Peter Kaplan, Miriam Nisbet, Carrie Russell, Emily Sheketoff, Saundra Shirley, Claudette Tennant and Rick Weingarten. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 19:53:18 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Book Tape and Columbus Day (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 14:39:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Karen Traynor To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Book Tape and Columbus Day We use book tape to pick up the cat hair off our upholstered library furniture before we open--yes, we have two resident library cats. In our other branch, book tape is used to keep the top on the aquarium holding Jiggs, our bearded dragon lizard who resides in our children room. As for Columbus Day, our libraries were open. We started staying open on some of the minor holidays in response to parents who complained that we were not open on the days the kids are off from school and can work on projects. Our business was slow but steady--I think we need to remember to publicize in advance that we WILL be open--many people don't expect us to be. Karen Traynor Sullivan Free Library 519 McDonnell St Chittenango, NY 13037 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 19:53:27 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanksgiving Holidays hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Marcia Gross Subject: Thanksgiving Holidays hours Just wondering whether other libraries close for the whole Thanksgiving weekend? Marcia Gross North Adams Public Library Massachusetts From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 19:53:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Who's at work today? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Who's at work today? Oak Lawn Public Library was open on October 11 for our regular hours of 9 AM to 9 PM. Why be closed on Columbus Day? The Schools can think of a multitude of reasons to close down from every holiday under the Sun to teacher workshops an weeks at a time during Spring Break, Christmas, Easter, etc.. Other government offices aren't much better. Libraries should focus on providing service and limit the number of holiday closings to the major ones. James B. Casey --- public librarian and ALA Council Member From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 19:54:10 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Naming a young adult collection (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Roberta Johnson Subject: Naming a young adult collection Nann wrote: > > We need to put up a sign to identify our young adult collection, but we are > undecided about what to put on it. We don't want to be corny ("teen corner" > conjures up images of bobby soxers) or condescending. Also, how do you > classify your YA fiction--as YA? (One area library uses Q, since that isn't > positive or negative, just different.) > I would suggest having an informal focus group and inviting teens to voice their own opinion. The Skokie Public Library did these recently with wonderful results, not just on the name question, but on programming and collection development. Teen corner might sound hokey to you, but I know lots of teens who think YA or young adult sounds condescending, like "baby adult" or "little man". Ask your teens what works for them. At Des Plaines, we have YA (12-15, pretty much) in the Children's Room, and the High School collection (15 and up) in the adult collections. So you see we couldn't think of a clever name either! Because we were splitting two teen collections by age, we couldn't default to one name. And yes, we were open on Columbus Day, although since my son's school observed the holiday, I had to take it off. :-) Roberta S. Johnson rjohnson@nslsilus.org Des Plaines Public Library Des Plaines Illinois opinions, etc. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 19:54:36 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Value Line (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jen Haven Subject: Re: Value Line Here in Amesbury (pop. 16,000) Value Line gets used nearly every weekday, Morningstar less often but still at least once per week. Jen Haven, Reference Librarian Amesbury Public Library, MA John wrote: > I wonder if any of you Out There (and I'm thinking of smaller > places--our pop. served is about 36,000, circulation is 142,000, > rural--or places that *don't* have a specialized or huge business ref > section) have found that your patrons' use of Value Line has dropped off > in the last several years. Perhaps due to stock info on the > Internet...? We decided to drop Morningstar this fiscal year, because > it was hardly touched. We just got our periodicals renewal invoice (new > vendor, so I'm not sure if Value Line actually has gone up by about > $175/year--at any rate, our new vendor's price is higher, by $175, than > what we've been paying), and Value Line looms very large. It, too, > seems hardly to be touched. Ref staff--one of which I am, at > times--don't see it being used often. > > BUT...before I say, "Drop Value Line, too," I wanted to find out what > others are experiencing. > I suspect that many patrons who now have the Internet at home are > getting stock info within their own four walls. (And we could do a lot > with that $745 bill for Value Line....) > > John Richmond > Palestine, TX, P.L. > johnr@palestine.lib.tx.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 13 19:54:48 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] YAs by any other name (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Perkins Subject: YAs by any other name Here at Jackson County Library Services in Medford, OR, we call our teen section the "Teen Library". We're lucky enough to have a separate room for teens, complete with boom box, cool posters, bean bags, teen books, magazines, CDs, graphic novels...and a teens-only Internet station. "Teen Library" works for us. BTW, our catalog lists items as "Young Adult". Ideally, we'd like it to say "Teen" to match...but that's a project for another day. --Christine Perkins *********************************** Christine Perkins Young Adult & Reference Librarian Medford Teen Library Jackson County Library Services Medford, Oregon (541) 774-6412 / csp@jcls.org *********************************** From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 09:38:36 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Thanksgiving Holidays hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Debi Westwood Subject: Re: Thanksgiving Holidays hours We wish!!! Debi Westwood Seattle Public Library (whose opinions do not reflect those of her employer....just probably alot of her co-workers) On Wed, 13 Oct 1999, Marcia Gross wrote: > Just wondering whether other libraries close for the whole Thanksgiving > weekend? > > Marcia Gross > North Adams Public Library > Massachusetts > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 09:38:46 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Thanksgiving Holidays hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Miriam Bobkoff Subject: Re: Thanksgiving Holidays hours On Wed, 13 Oct 1999, Marcia Gross wrote: > Just wondering whether other libraries close for the whole Thanksgiving > weekend? No, but sort of. We are not closed on Presidents Day in February, and instead take that holiday day on the Friday following Thanksgiving. So anyone luckily (or by arrangement) not working the weekend gets four days off in a row. Then we are open Saturday and Sunday as usual, and people scheduled for those days work as usual--except they don't usually have two days off in a row before their weekend day! I don't think we invented this curious arrangement; we are a City agency, and in general the City holiday calendar follows the holiday calendar of the State employees. Patrons are somewhat baffled to hear that the day after Thanksgiving is Presidents-Day-so-to-speak, but grateful we're open over the weekend. Miriam Bobkoff personal: mbobkoff@rt66.com Santa Fe Public Library work: mbobkoff@ci.santa-fe.nm.us 145 Washington Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 984-6832 The Library's Page http://www.ci.santa-fe.nm.us/sfpl/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 09:39:01 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Recruitment on internet (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mary Jo Torgeson Subject: Recruitment on internet How many public libraries use internet to recruit staff? Do you mainly use your homepage or do you go through a site, such as monster.com? While many "techies" find jobs on internet, I am exploring how public agencies, such as libraries, use online resources? Any experience or anecdotes would be useful. Thanks. Mary Jo Torgeson Branch Team Leader Columbia Library, Seattle Public Library 4721 Rainier Ave So Seattle, WA 98118 206-386-1909; FAX 206-386-1947 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 09:39:11 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Thanksgiving Holidays hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: Thanksgiving Holidays hours The libraries where I've worked are very, very busy Thanksgiving weekend. Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library -----Original Message----- From: Marcia Gross [SMTP:lgross@bcn.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 6:56 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanksgiving Holidays hours Just wondering whether other libraries close for the whole Thanksgiving weekend? Marcia Gross North Adams Public Library Massachusetts From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 09:39:26 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Drill Team question (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: Drill Team question The drill team idea is floating around here and gaining interest. I have a question about staff allocation for this and similar projects--do those who choose to participate do it on their own time, or the library's time? If the latter, is it in addition to their regular work or in place of it, or a combination? Some of our best drill team possibilities are part time staff. Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library ...whose own DNA does not include a gene for rhythm.... -----Original Message----- From: Karen Rehard [SMTP:rose@missoula.lib.mt.us] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 3:54 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Book Cart Drill Team-Winners! Thanks Suzanne Levy for the information on Book Cart Drill Teams. I'm Karen Rehard, Children's Librarian at Missoula Public Library in Missoula Montana, and we used your ideas for our Book Cart Drill Team. We marched in the University of Montana Homecoming Parade (Go Griz!) last Saturday. The crowds loved us! So did the judges. We walked away with First Prize in the Non-Profit category. And our picture was in the paper. We had so much fun. People just keep telling us how much they enjoyed our performance. We were so lucky-we got behind a Dance Team-so we used their music-even the Macerana (sp?). The only downside was we were all very sore afterwards, and some of us sported wicked bruises from slight accidents. The Homecoming parade is a big event in this town-it lasts about 2 hours and we had quite a distance to march. Karen Rehard (rhymes with beard) Children's Librarian, Missoula Public Library Missoula MT rose@missoula.lib.mt.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 09:39:36 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] INS Website Announcement (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: INS Website Announcement The INS sent me the PR on their new website, and it sounds as if one library should be glowing with pride! What a "service moment!" -- Karen / PUBLIB ----------------------- October 1999 INS Unveils New Website as Primary Resource for Basic Immigration Information and Forms INS Online is the new Website of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. It went online August 12, on the third anniversary of the first INS Website. Its address is: www.ins.usdoj.gov. The new Website was recently [September 13, 1999] given a rating of four stars among selected immigration Websites. And the Websites History, Genealogy and Education section just won a "Family History Favorites Award" from Ancestry.com. In enhancing the Website, INS says that it had outgrown its existing Website. Consequently, a special project was established last March to revamp it, add more content, and make it easier for customers to use. INS hopes the INS Website will soon become an essential resource - both to immigrants and to the general public. According to the INS Web Manager, Gregg Beyer, "We want people to use and even come to rely on our new Website. We want it to become, as soon as possible, one of the main sources of accurate and timely public information about INS policies, procedures, forms, instructions, addresses, telephone numbers, directions and so on. We want people to go first to the Website, and only if they haven't found the information they want, then call us, write to us, or get in line at one of our field offices." Beyer said INS all the forms people should need are now online. In addition, the Service is changing its policies and some regulations to facilitate downloading and printing forms off of its Website. As an added service to customers, Beyer said the scripts of all INS automated public information telephone systems will also soon be on the INS Website. Beyer said, "Whatever information we have that is useful to our customers but not yet on the Website, we will put on the Website. Just tell us." Beyer said that INS was interested in establishing and extending partnerships with organizations that help immigrants and the public know what information is available on the INS Website, and that can help them get to it. Beyer said libraries are one of the best sources for this kind of assistance and he was particularly interested in reaching out to the American library system with any materials and/or information they need to help them perform this service. To confirm this, Beyer said he unexpectedly dropped by his local public library [in Fairfax County, Virginia] a couple of weeks ago to see if they knew about the INS Website. It turns out they knew more about it than many staffers at INS. He was duly impressed, and made it a central part of his marketing strategy to reach out to libraries and librarians. Beyer said that the main task after enhancing the Website is getting people to know what is on it, and use it. He said libraries are essential part of that process. As a consequence, Beyer said he plans to personally staff an informational booth at the January 2000 American Library Association's Winter Conference in San Antonio, Texas - and hopes many people drop by to see the new Website and give him their comments. Beyer said that a September 27 News Release and Fact Sheet on the new Website can be found under Public Information on their Website. The Fact Sheet provides a complete Table of Contents of the new Website, and can be found at http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/factsheets/Webfact.pdf. Among the content on the new Website is a section about INS Field Offices that gives the locations, addresses, directions, hours, contacts and local procedures that people in that area need to know. The home page for INS service centers, also under the Field Offices button, provides a wealth of information about the procedures and processing requirements for filing applications there. In addition, the new About INS and FOIA button contains information about the mission, strategies, goals, budgets, accomplishments and awards that INS has received over the years. The History, Genealogy and Education sub button is interesting and informative to students and genealogists. INS refers interested teachers and students to the About INS part when they ask for background information on the INS. INS said that its previous Website had been well received, and hopes that the new one will be found even more useful to those using it. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 12:39:47 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Turkey Day Weekend (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Turkey Day Weekend At the sundry libraries I've worked, I always think that Friday is going to be a catch-up day, and it turns out to be busy. So, I'm planning to teach myself a little Visual Basic on Post-Turkey-Day, but if previous experience holds true, the reality is we'll probably be hopping. (On Post-Turkey-Day, I'd rather be hopping that shopping, however...) (Does anyone out there secretly or not-so-secretly enjoy working those weird times--holidays, holiday eves, etc.--because of the opportunity to do those b-priority tasks you never seem to be able to get around to doing? Or in these telecommuting days, pray for a blizzard right before a big grant or other project is due so you can work on it at home?) Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY http://www.shenpublib.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 12:40:08 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Banning Harry Potter? (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 06:52:47 -0700 (PDT) From: "Hill, Holly K." To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Banning Harry Potter? >From CNN.com Book News, 13 Oct, South Carolina to decide whether to allow 'Harry Potter' books in class Some adults here wish Harry Potter would just -- poof! -- disappear. Parents worried about the influence of the wildly popular Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling have persuaded the South Carolina Board of Education to review whether the books should be allowed in the classroom. "The books have a serious tone of death, hate, lack of respect and sheer evil," said Elizabeth Mounce of Columbia, one the parents who addressed the board Tuesday. - State board to review books - See CNN.com for more depressing news on this front. Holly K. Hill hillh@ast.livorno.army.mil Camp Darby Community Librarian The closest you will ever come in this life to an orderly universe is a good library. ***Ashleigh Brilliant*** -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 2474 bytes Desc: Url : http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/publib/attachments/19991014/4308e2a5/attachment.bin From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 12:40:30 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Who's at work today? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joan Reddy Subject: Who's at work today? In South Dakota, we have celebrated "Native American Day" for nine years now. It is celebrated on what the rest of the country calls Columbus Day. (We don't have a large Italian American lobbying group in SD.) Our library closes on the Monday holiday, but some staff work the Saturday and Sunday prior to the holiday. So much for a three day weekend for all staff. On the bright side, the library will be closed two days in a row on Dec. 25 and 26, also for Jan. 1 and 2. Two two-day weekends in a row!!! > From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 12:40:53 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Value Line (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Andrea Johnson Subject: Re: Value Line At my former (small) library in Forsyth, IL, we saw usage of ValueLine *increase* recently. I think the current craze of do-it-yourself investing (which has also made those online things like E-trade very popular) generated a lot of interest in the community from those who want to track their investments. It was by far the most widely used adult nonfiction item in our library. Andrea Johnson Children's Librarian Cook Memorial Library Libertyville, IL --- John wrote: > I wonder if any of you Out There (and I'm thinking of smaller > places--our pop. served is about 36,000, circulation is 142,000, > rural--or places that *don't* have a specialized or huge business ref > section) have found that your patrons' use of Value Line has dropped off > in the last several years. Perhaps due to stock info on the > Internet...? We decided to drop Morningstar this fiscal year, because > it was hardly touched. We just got our periodicals renewal invoice (new > vendor, so I'm not sure if Value Line actually has gone up by about > $175/year--at any rate, our new vendor's price is higher, by $175, than > what we've been paying), and Value Line looms very large. It, too, > seems hardly to be touched. Ref staff--one of which I am, at > times--don't see it being used often. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 12:41:13 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Thanksgiving Holiday hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Peg Bredeson Subject: Re: Thanksgiving Holiday hours At Beloit Public (WI) we are only closed on Thursday although staff gets two holiday days that week. I always attribute it to the hunting season since City Hall is closed from Thursday through the weekend. We're open Friday and Saturday and it is very busy. We are open Columbus Day, too. -- Peg Bredeson Beloit Public Library 409 Pleasant Street Beloit, WI 53511 (608)364-2917 bredeson@als.lib.wi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 12:41:28 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Thanksgiving Holidays hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan Taylor" Subject: Re: Thanksgiving Holidays hours We will close early (5pm) on Thanksgiving Eve and be closed all day Thursday, but open regular hours Friday and Saturday. Susan Taylor Edythe Dyer Library Hampden, ME 04444 Commit random acts of kindness and senseless beauty From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 12:53:08 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Position Open at Lake Tahoe (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jeanne Amos Subject: Position Open at Lake Tahoe Librarian I/II South Lake Tahoe Branch El Dorado County Library Opening for Reference Librarian in South Lake Tahoe Branch Library. Duties include answering reference questions and assisting patrons with reader advisory; selecting adult materials; creating displays and bibliographies; assisting patrons in use of library resources; and performing related work as required. Requirements: ALA Master's Degree in Library Science Ability to apply professional knowledge to practical problems on the job; utilize electronic tools for reference; establish and maintain effective relationships with library users and fellow employees; speak and write effectively; conduct group activities. Spanish language skills desirable. South Lake Tahoe is a resort community at 6500 feet above sea level in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, providing year-round recreational opportunities including boating, hiking, camping, and world-class skiing. Salary range: $29,256 to $39,012 plus excellent benefits. Call or write for application. Application must be filed by October 25, 1999. Human Resources Department 330 Fair Lane Placerville, CA 95667 530-621-5565 www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/ **************************************************************************** ******** Jeanne Leeman Amos Voice (530) 621-5546 Library Director FAX (530) 622-3911 El Dorado County Library E-mail: jamos@innercite.com 345 Fair Lane Placerville, CA 95667 **************************************************************************** ******** From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 13:43:14 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: Mysterious Harry Potter Problems Message-ID: We received a lot of strange machine messages in response to the post about banning Harry Potter. We aren't sure why this happened, but if you replied to this topic and are wondering where your response is, it apparently went into the Bit-Bucket. Send it again and hopefully it will get posted. kgs From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 13:44:12 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Holiday hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judy Bennett Subject: Holiday hours At Derby Public Library we are open Columbus Day but we adopted our city's policy of staying open that day & taking it the day after Thanksgiving so that all employees can have a 2 day holiday. We are open the Saturday & Sunday following Thanksgiving & like many have said we are VERY busy that weekend. -- Judy Bennett, Director Derby Public Library 611 Mulberry Derby, KS 67037-3533 (voice) 316-788-0760 (fax) 316-788-6067 books@ourtownusa.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 13:31:37 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Columbus Day and Thanksgiving (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "B. Heather Campbell" Subject: Re: Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Greetings and Salutations! Jacksonville Public Library was open on Columbus Day. I think the only libraries closed in the state that day are in the Miami-Dade County area where the day is celebrated as Dia de la Raza. Unless there has been a change, Tampa-Hillsborough County PL is open Columbus Day but closed for Gasparilla Day - possibly to protect the libraries from marauding pirates. JPL is closed Thanksgiving Friday as are other city offices. We are open Saturday and Sunday that weekend. B. Heather Campbell, Senior Librarian Main Library Volunteer Coordinator Literature and History Department Jacksonville Public Library Jacksonville, Florida 32202 heatherc@coj.net 904-630-2665 Dum spiro, spero From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 14:58:26 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Handling Internet Challenges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Lind Hage Subject: Handling Internet Challenges Judy Krug and Linda Wallace are both available to answer questions about dealing with the media on filtering issues and have many support materials available. ALA will also offer the "Speaking up and speaking out: Libraries & the Internet" training which focuses on handling tough questions on Sunday, January 16, at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. The workshop is also available to state and regional library groups. It has been very well received. Christine Lind Hage ALA Councilor at large Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 USA 810/226-5010 voice 810/226-5008 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 15:00:37 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanksgiving hours, et al. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Subject: Thanksgiving hours, et al. We close for the whole weekend. The city closes on Thursday and Friday, city hall isn't open on Saturday (we are a city department, not independent), we're not open (yet) on Sundays at all, so.... This in part--because I can hear someone saying, or writing on publib, yeah, but you ought to be open on Saturday, at least--reflects an ongoing tension, among staff, about Where We Fit Into the Scheme of Things. On the one hand, we would like to have city hall pay attention to us, and we would like to--if we're part of the city, really and truly--get what city hall employees get (forgetting, of course, police and fire, but they're civil service, and therefore different, too)...and, at other times, the staff themselves say, "But we're different from city hall." An unresolvable problem, I suspect. I see both sides, which is no doubt my failing, since I really do believe in public service. If we ever start opening on Sundays, then I think the Saturday closing needs to be re-thought. I wonder if libraries in Illinois--from whence we came--but I wasn't working in a public library then--get Casimir Pulaski day off, the way the school kids do. :) I used to kind-of like working one night a week (and an occasional Sat.), because the other ref staff person could generally handle the desk, with me getting stuff done in the office and providing back-up for ref. However, my attitude about working weird night schedules has changed, and now that we consistently have discipline problems with teenagers (and younger kids, sometimes) all three late nights we're open...maybe it's time for a security guard...I'm quite glad NOT to be here. I wouldn't get anything done except calling the police, escorting juveniles to the front door, et al. Unlike Andrea Johnson's library in Libertyville (or Forsyth before that?--don't remember which library you mentioned...brain blip), Value Line is not our most heavily used non-fiction [reference] tool. Depressingly enough, it is HOW TO DO YOUR OWN DIVORCE IN TEXAS. In relation to which people always want legal advice, and we don't give legal advice. Of that nature, anyway. (Unless, of course, the patron appears to be illiterate--and there are quite a few--and then we may do some basic reading to them.) Quite frankly, after sitting through a city dept. heads meeting in which our one-year-old CM told us we a) operated like a dysfunctional family, and b) in today's economy, everyone is expendable, including us, I don't care if I work weird holidays, nights, stay open on Sundays, or whatever. (We do function somewhat dysfunctionally, but then, city leadership has been that way for 100 years, and this is NOT the way to start a conversation about how we are all going to work as a TEAM, and work on TEAMS to do performance measures and--gag [Jargon alert!]--benchmarking.) (Let me see...is that where you take a magic marker, let your toddler draw on a piece of furniture from the garage or workshop, and then take it to a meeting...?) Sorry. I'm fired up. Or down. No doubt others have City Manager stories to tell. And weep about. John Richmond, Expendable Library Director Palestine, TX From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 15:01:13 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Value Line (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Pat Evans (Victor)" Subject: Re: Value Line John, We serve a community of approx 15,000 people and our ValueLine and Morninstar are still being used regularly. And, by the way, we just got our ValueLine renewal notice (we order direct) and it was $570.00 for one year. If nothing else, I think you should order it direct and not through a subscription agency. Pat Evans Victor Free Library Victor, NY John wrote: > I wonder if any of you Out There (and I'm thinking of smaller > places--our pop. served is about 36,000, circulation is 142,000, > rural--or places that *don't* have a specialized or huge business ref > section) have found that your patrons' use of Value Line has dropped off > in the last several years. Perhaps due to stock info on the > Internet...? We decided to drop Morningstar this fiscal year, because > it was hardly touched. We just got our periodicals renewal invoice (new > vendor, so I'm not sure if Value Line actually has gone up by about > $175/year--at any rate, our new vendor's price is higher, by $175, than > what we've been paying), and Value Line looms very large. It, too, > seems hardly to be touched. Ref staff--one of which I am, at > times--don't see it being used often. > > BUT...before I say, "Drop Value Line, too," I wanted to find out what > others are experiencing. > I suspect that many patrons who now have the Internet at home are > getting stock info within their own four walls. (And we could do a lot > with that $745 bill for Value Line....) > > John Richmond > Palestine, TX, P.L. > johnr@palestine.lib.tx.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 15:04:16 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Holidays (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christian County Library Subject: Holidays We are open on Columbus Day and closed the whole day of Thanksgiving, Christmas eve and Christmas Day. We close at 12:30 for a half day on New Year's eve. Rhonda Riley Christian County Library 1005 North 4th Ave Ozark, MO 65721 ruf000@mail.connect.more.net http://www.mlnc.org/~ccl From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 15:04:56 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Banning Harry Potter? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mindy Wallis Subject: Re: Banning Harry Potter? At 09:54 AM 10/14/99 -0700, you wrote: > "The books have a >serious tone of death, hate, lack of respect and sheer evil," said Elizabeth >Mounce of Columbia, one the parents who addressed the board Tuesday. I suppose this was inevitable, but isn't it typical. You finally get a wildly popular book that gets all kinds of kids READING and people want to ban it. Better they should watch television? _______________ Mindy Wallis Reader's Services Evanston Public Library (847) 866-03009 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 23:13:50 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1024 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "CAROL SIMMONS" Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1024 The Park City Library is open Columbus Day, will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving (a very busy time for us, as the ski resorts open that weekend!). We are, however, planning to close both New Years Eve and New Years Day for the first time ever. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 23:14:20 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] how do you handle new cards? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jeanne Schmitzer" Subject: how do you handle new cards? Hello all, Our new card process is rather lengthy and inefficient. The patron has to pick up the card about a week later, and use a temporary paper card. How do some of you get the card into the patron's hands immediately? What information is actually on the card? Do you include the patron name and address on the card, or just the patron barcode id and name? Our cards are individual like credit cards and not able to run off a printer. Thanks for your input. I would sure appreciate suggestions for making this more streamlined and efficient. Jeanne From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 14 23:15:35 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanksgiving Holiday Hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Thanksgiving Holiday Hours Oak Lawn Public Library is closed on Thanksgiving Day itself, but remains open on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday following Turkey Day. These tend to be among the busiest days of our year. That was the case in Cleveland's downtown library as well as Pickaway Library in rural Ohio and right here in suburban Chicago. Make sure that you are fully staffed. James B. Casey --- My own views as a public librararian. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:22:59 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Naming the YA area (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Bruce Flanders Subject: Naming the YA area We call our YA area "The Zone." It is the result of our passionate effort this year to finally develop a real young adult service point in the library. We staff the area with a .75 FTE YA Specialist, and two .25 FTE YA Assistants to cover not only Mon-Fri during the day, but all of the higher use evening and weekend hours. We have devoted a lot of attention this year to building the YA book, audio book, and music CD collection. Music CDs are incredibly popular, and no matter how many we buy, we can't keep a good selection on the shelf! (Of course, we WANT high circ.) We are also participating in Teen Read Week, and have created special Teen Book Cook! and Poetry Cafe! programs during this week, along with a lot of giveaways. Earlier this year we received a LSTA Special Populations grant to purchase books, videos and pamphlets on teen alcohol and drug abuse, teen pregnancy, teen finances, teen stress, etc. We purchased (at great expense, funded by the Library Foundation) an 48-inch square illuminated sign, which is visible in the corner window of the library, and from the library lobby. It uses the latest large scale digital image output technology on both faces of the sign. I can email as an attachment a .jpg copy of the image to anyone interested. We're proud of this greatly improved YA service here, and of our excellent staff who are turning YA services into an important part of our information offerings to the community. Bruce ------------------------------------------------------ Bruce Flanders, Library Director Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont Street Lawrence, KS 66044-2371 785-843-3833 flanders@lawrence.lib.ks.us "We have tomorrow bright before us like a flame." -- Langston Hughes From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:23:08 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Thanksgiving Holidays hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Michele Lauer-Bader Subject: Re: Thanksgiving Holidays hours Marcia Gross wrote: "Just wondering whether other libraries close for the whole Thanksgiving weekend?" We close at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, are closed on Thanksgiving (of course) and open the rest of the weekend. Generally, Friday is much busier than Saturday on that shopping weekend. -- Michele (Shelley) Lauer-Bader, Assistant Director, Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY 11746, [voice] 516-421-4530, [fax] 516-421-0730, [e-mail] mlauerba@suffolk.lib.ny.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:23:21 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanksgiving and other holidays (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Carol M. Guerriero" Subject: Thanksgiving and other holidays Here in Livonia MI we open the main branch on the Friday after Thanksgiving, while our two branches remain closed. All three open regular hours on Saturday, and the main is open its regular hours on Sunday. Since we are a city department, Friday is actually a holiday -- the staff working that day is generally voluntary, and compensated -- extra pay for clerical union members, 12 hours comp time for professional staff. The rest of the weekend, however, is staffed as usual. Open Columbus Day, closed Presidents Day, Veteran's Day, and Election Day (most years -- must be for a city or national election), and yes, the favorite of all who work here -- anytime Christmas and New Years Eves or Days fall on a weekend, we close an additional day for the holiday -- four days each this year (and if you check -- most years). Carol Guerriero Livonia Civic Center Library 32777 Five Mile Road Livonia Michigan 48154 (734)466-2485 cmg@tln.lib.mi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:23:40 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Human Resource Mgr job posting (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 13:22:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Sharon's mail To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Human Resource Mgr job posting HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER DANIEL BOONE REGIONAL LIBRARY (DBRL) DBRL is a four-library district system serving a population of 164,000 through 4 service centers and an Outreach Services Department. Administrative offices are located in the Columbia Public Library, Columbia, Missouri, which sits in the middle of Missouri half way between St. Louis to the east and Kansas City to the West. Columbia is a university town with a diverse population, cultural events and a great place for the out-of-doors person. This position reports to the director and is responsible for all personnel functions, i.e. employment/termination, employee relations, policy development/interpretation, performance evaluation system, compensation/classification, and staff development. In addition, the position coordinates the volunteer program. A bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Psychology or related field and at least 3 years work related experience is required. Related work experience in library setting or a not-for-profit or government environment preferred. Competitive salary ($35,400 base) and excellent benefits. Complete job description and applications available by contacting: Sharon Mitchell; 573-443-3161, ext. 3885; e-mail: smitchel@mail.coin.missouri.edu. Cover letter, resume and application to: Sharon Mitchell, DBRL, P.O. Box 1267, Columbia, MO 65205. Resumes/applications received by October 25, 1999 given first consideration; position open until filled. EOE From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:23:48 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] JOB ANNOUNCEMENT : HELEN HALL LIBRARY, LEAGUE CITY, TX (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Wilma Cleveland Subject: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT : HELEN HALL LIBRARY, LEAGUE CITY, TX POSITION TITLE : ADULT SERVICES COORDINATOR Salary: $14.6378 per hr. depending on qualifications Closing Date: Until filled PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises, recruits, selects, trains, appraises, and counsels library personnel. Assists in development of Department goals and objectives and budget. Coordinates and prioritizes section activities. Assists patrons both in-house and by telephone in obtaining information from library print and electronic resources and on-line (Internet) resources. Evaluates, reads reviews, and selects library materials for adult circulating and non-circulating collectionsl Provides reader's advisory services for adults. Plans, promotes, and facilitates grant writing and administration. Selects, evaluates, and reviews electronic resources. Coordinates outreach efforts to community service and business organizations. Performs all other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Masters Degree or equivalent in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited school required. Three to five years of experience in public or academic library required. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Skills in supervision, organization and delegation of workflow; computer usage; written and oral communications; use of Internet and other electronic resources. Knowledge of library and fiscal management; publishing arena; literature and electronic resources. Ability to communicate clearly; interact with the public effectively; speak in front of groups; and write and administer grants. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Applicants are required to submit to taking a drug test at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. SEND LETTER AND RESUME TO: HUMAN RESOURCES CITY OF LEAGUE CITY 300 WEST WALKER LEAGUE CITY TX 77573 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: League City is a bedroom community with a population of about 50,000 located between Houston and Galveston in the exciting Clear Lake Area, which includes NASA's Johnson Space Center and the University of Houston Clear Lake. Outdoor activities abound, including all water sports on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. Texas has no state income tax and the Houston area is noted for moderate temperatures throughout the year. The cost of living is lower than the national average by 5%. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:24:00 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] JOB ANNOUNCEMENT : HELEN HALL LIBRARY, LEAGUE CITY, TX (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Wilma Cleveland Subject: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT : HELEN HALL LIBRARY, LEAGUE CITY, TX POSITION TITLE : YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR Salary : $14.6378 per hr. depending on qualifications Closing date : Until filled PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Recruits, selects, supervises, trains, and appraises Youth Services and Circulation personnel. Assists in development of department goals and objectives and budget. Coordinates and prioritizes children's and young adult activities. Assists patrons both in-house and by telephone in obtaining information from library print and electronic resources and on-line (Internet) resources. Evaluates the reviews of materials and selects library materials for the children's and young adults' collections. Provides reader's advisory service to children and young adults. Plans, coordinates, implements and publicizes all children's and young adults' in-house programs. Coordinates outreach efforts to local schools, day care centers and service organizations. Plans and evaluates special reading and electronic resource lists and bibliographies on subjects and themes relevant to children's and young adults' needs and interests. Searches Internet for recommended sites for children. Performs all other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Masters Degree or equivalent in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited school required. Three to five years of experience in Children's or Young Adults' Librarianship or related field required. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Skills in supervision, organization, and delegation of workflow; written and oral communication; computers, use of Internet, and other electronic resources. Knowledge of traditional and contemporary children's & young adults' literature; current trends in library issues and technology, and the publishing area. Ability to communicate clearly; interact with the public effectively; speak in front of groups; write and administer grants; and organize program activities. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Applicants are required to submit to taking a drug test at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. SEND LETTER AND RESUME TO: HUMAN RESOURCES CITY OF LEAGUE CITY 300 WEST WALKER LEAGUE CITY TX 77573 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: League City is a bedroom community with a population of about 50,000 located between Houston and Galveston in the exciting Clear Lake Area, which includes NASA's Johnson Space Center and the University of Houston Clear Lake. Outdoor activities abound, including all water sports on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. Texas has no state income tax, and the Houston area is noted for moderate temperatures throughout the year. The cost of living is lower than the national average by 5%. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:24:12 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] holiday closures/Y2K affect (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jill Patterson Subject: holiday closures/Y2K affect Our city just held a "table top" Y2K disaster prep exercise. The disaster coordinator for our area led the exercise, which consisted of dividing the staff into 3 groups and having us problem solve various situations. The first situation described begins on Friday, December 31 at 1:00 p.m. In this not-too-far-fetched situation, the media is feeding the Y2K "panic". Many ATM machines are inoperable because the banks can't keep them supplied with cash, consequently there are long lines for bank tellers. Robberies are being reported in the parking lot and injuries have occurred. There are long lines at gas stations (remember the 1970s gas crisis?) and police are being called to break up fights and investigate traffic accidents. Local businesses are asking for increased security, worried that their security systems won't work after midnight. City employees are asking for time off to get cash and gas. The mayor has asked for a toll free Y2K hot line and asked staff from all departments to work the phone banks. (At our table, I volunteered library staff to work the phone banks!) Well, do you think that this scenario won't happen? Our city was planning on closing on Friday, December 31, for the New Year's holiday. Now, in order to have staff on duty and ready to step in, we will probably close the following Monday instead. We may be taking further steps to ensure we have plenty of staff coverage. In our own local area, 20 miles from Pasadena, we've been told that the average 1-million spectators at the Rose Parade is expected to be double this year, further impacting traffic. Many of our preparations for Y2K are things we in California should already be doing as part of our everyday earthquake preparedness--or tornado, flood, hurricane, etc. in other parts of the country. My question is--what are other libraries doing as part of their jurisdiction's preparation for the possible problems at the end of the year? How is it affecting your operations for the end of the year? And just for laughs--our cash register died this week and I've been told it would have had to be replaced anyway because IT was not Y2K compliant (since when do cash registers have computer chips in them?)! And we're in the process of replacing our non-Y2K OPAC with a new OPAC--a whole other story! Ready to sing the Y2K blues, Jill who loves working Christmas eve because she can get all kinds of other work done when the library is empty of patrons Jill Patterson jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us Glendora Public Library 140 S. Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741 Tel: 626/852-4896 FAX: 626/852-4899 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:24:23 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Wintalk (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Doxtator, Jan" Subject: Wintalk We are thinking of purchasing Wintalk by mircoflip (http://www.microflip.com/) and installing on a PC. This would be used instead of a traditional TDD. Does anyone have any experience with Wintalk? Thanks for your help. Jan Jan Doxtator Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Portage County Public Library 1001 Main St. Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-345-5360 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:24:34 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Roger Carswell Subject: Reference librarian. Halftime for Iola Public Library, providing reference and other public services, and halftime for Southeast Kansas Library System, assisting with reference/subject interlibrary loan and special projects. Includes one evening per week and some Saturdays. Requires master’s degree in library science, or library experience with some work towards the MLS and commitment to complete degree in an agreed-upon time frame. Willing to be flexible in scheduling to allow class attendance, including working less than full-time if desired. Salary $21,500-23,800. Health insurance provided. Send letter of application and resume by Nov. 2 to Roger Carswell, Iola Public Library, 218 E. Madison, Iola, KS 66479. EOE Roger Carswell Southeast Kansas Library System/Iola Public Library 218 E. Madison Iola, KS 66749 (316) 365-5136 rogerc@midusa.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:24:49 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Subject: re book tape (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Champiek@libcoop.net Subject: Subject: re book tape Not only will book tape do a great job on hems, it will withstand several trips through a washing machine! It's also a great for removing lint and reattaching stray shoulder pads if you don't have double sided tape. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:25:02 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Recruitment on Internet (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Bonnie N. Case" Subject: Recruitment on Internet I just looked at Monster.com for the first time, and found interesting the number of jobs listed under "Librarian" that required something like 1-3 years experience as, basically, a library clerk. In other words, these jobs were not for a "Librarian" at all - they were for someone to work in some type of "library" or collection of tapes, etc. Is this common? Bonnie N. Case, Director Highland Park Library 4700 Drexel Drive Highland Park, TX 75205-3198 bsncase@hotmail.com 214-559-9400 Tuesday-Saturday ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:25:14 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] reader printers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: megv@bville.lib.ny.us (Meg Van Patten) Subject: reader printers We are looking at purchasing a new reader printer and are considering the Canon MS400 or the Minolta-MicroSP 2000. The prices are very close, both machines are digital and can be hooked to a PC. We are interested in any experience other libraries have had with the above mentioned models or Canon versus Minolta in general. Thanks, Meg ******************************************************************* Meg Van Patten, Head BALDWINSVILLE Reference and Adult Services PUBLIC LIBRARY Baldwinsville Public Library 1948 - 1998 33 East Genesee Street PRESERVING THE PAST Baldwinsville, New York 13027 & PRESENTING THE FUTURE (315) 635-5631 ext. 206 [voice] (315) 635-6760 [fax] megv@bville.lib.ny.us [e-mail] http://www.bville.lib.ny.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:25:36 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] off topic: municipal jargonics (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Miriam Bobkoff Subject: off topic: municipal jargonics My friend the Albuquerque children's librarian went with her city's delegation to the "1999 Joint CityMatCH Urban MCH Leadership & National League of Cities Your City's Families Conference". When bored by a session, she would scribble down some of the phrases she heard to stay focussed. The word 'jargonics' was one, which I find screamingly funny; jargon as an infinite mirror of itself. But twice she heard something neither of us can figure out: what sounded like the word 'silo', as in "the law enforcement silo is becoming more comfortable with this." What on earth? ??? Do any of you directorial or important-conference types recognize this usage? Or can anyone guess what it is really? Miriam B. personal: mbobkoff@rt66.com Santa Fe Public Library work: mbobkoff@ci.santa-fe.nm.us hoping not to meet a law enforcement silo until I can recognize it From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:25:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanksgiving Holidays hours (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 19:16:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Denise M. McFarland To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanksgiving Holidays hours Sullivan Public Library (serving pop. of 716) closes for Thanksgiving weekend. That really affects just Thursday & Saturday, however, because we have no public hours on Fridays or Sundays. Denise McFarland Sullivan PL / Sullivan, NH Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 16:53:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Marcia Gross To: publib Subject: Thanksgiving Holidays hours Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Just wondering whether other libraries close for the whole Thanksgiving weekend? Marcia Gross North Adams Public Library Massachusetts From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:25:51 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] how do you handle new cards? (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 20:38:46 -0700 From: Sue Kamm To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] how do you handle new cards? (fwd) In our library, if a potential borrower presents acceptable identification with his/her current address, they are issued their permanent card immediately. (The card has a barcode and space for them to print and sign their name.) If they don't have acceptable ID, we register them and mail the card to their home address. I think cards go out in the mail every day. -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor, Sue Kamm email: suekamm@class.org If this Nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all--except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty. --John F. Kennedy. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:26:00 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] New Cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Lind Hage Subject: New Cards We're automated so all our cards must have a bar code. When customers apply for a new card, we take the next card in the box, which has the new barcode pre-printed on the card. We enter the customer information while we have their ID in hand and allow them to check out immediately. We limit their first loan to three items, because we have found that our highest rate of loss occurs on first time use accounts. Once they return the materials there are no limits on the number of items they check out. We just moved to a card that has the barcode printed on it and are happy with the look, durability and ease of use. I'd recommend that libraries stop sticking the bar codes on the cards and save a couple of seconds in the card application process. Christine Lind Hage ALA Councilor at large Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 USA 810/226-5010 voice 810/226-5008 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:26:22 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] how do you handle new cards? (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 08:20:31 -0500 From: Nann Blaine Hilyard To: "'plib2@webjunction.org'" , Multiple recipients of list Subject: RE: [PUBLIB] how do you handle new cards? (fwd) Jeanne, Patrons get their cards on the spot. They fill out the form (a 3 x 5 card) at the circ desk. Barcodes come on a sheet with the barcode itself and a separate adhesive strip that has the number on it. The regular barcode goes on the plastic card and the separate adhesive strip goes on the application form. The staff member taking the registration enters the info into the system immediately. The patron signs the card and takes it with him/her. We keep the cards on file as proof of patron signature. Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library -----Original Message----- From: PUBLIB [SMTP:plib2@webjunction.org] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 10:18 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] how do you handle new cards? (fwd) Sender: "Jeanne Schmitzer" Subject: how do you handle new cards? Hello all, Our new card process is rather lengthy and inefficient. The patron has to pick up the card about a week later, and use a temporary paper card. How do some of you get the card into the patron's hands immediately? What information is actually on the card? Do you include the patron name and address on the card, or just the patron barcode id and name? Our cards are individual like credit cards and not able to run off a printer. Thanks for your input. I would sure appreciate suggestions for making this more streamlined and efficient. Jeanne From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:26:41 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Selling donations on EBay, Amazon etc. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Nancy Miller" Subject: Selling donations on EBay, Amazon etc. We are thinking about experimenting with selling donations that are more valuable via some of the online auction services like EBay or Amazon.com rather than selling them through our Friends of the Library book sale. For example, I currently have a paperback romance, culled from the donations that I know is a collectors item worth about $40. I just can't see letting it go the Friends sale where we would get $.50 for it. Are any other libraries doing this? If so how do you handle it? Does your Friends of the Library organization do it, or staff. If staff handle it, what, if any problems have you encountered? We are concerned if staff get involved that we may encounter problems with our purchasing office or city attorney over pricing etc. Any advice or comments would be appreciated. I'll share results with the list. Thanks. Nancy M. Miller Collection Development Librarian Virginia Beach Public Library Virginia Beach, VA nmahonemiller@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:26:51 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ParenTech project training workshop (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Cindy Krueger" Subject: ParenTech project training workshop Message from Linda Bostrom, ALSC, ALA. Do not reply to me. Send reply to lbostrom@ala.org American Library Association Workshop at the Library of Michigan September 17, 1999 Dear Michigan Librarian: The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) invites you or a representative from your library to a training workshop for the ParenTech project. If you haven't already heard about it, ParenTech is a unique regional initiative providing families and educators of children in grades 6-8 with resources to help them understand technology's role in the lives of their children. Made possible by a public/private partnership of the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) and Ameritech, these resources focus on the impact technology has on education, careers, and society. The training workshop will provide an opportunity for librarians to meet representatives from ALSC, NCREL, and Ameritech who will demonstrate live and online the materials developed for this project. The parents' materials created by NCREL include booklets on each of the three focus areas, an interactive CD-ROM, plus a web site already in operation at http://www.ParenTech.org, and are available for free to any parent within the five-state region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin). Although targeted at parents of middle school children, the materials are suitable for all families. ALSC will present the materials developed to help librarians set up a ParenTech Center in their own libraries where those families without home computers can access one. This fall, every public library in the region will receive the ParenTech Librarians Toolkit as well as a set of the materials being distributed to parents. Additionally, ALSC has awarded $2,500 mini-grants to five libraries in each state to serve as demonstration sites. The workshop, open to all public and branch libraries in Michigan, is being held on Thursday, October 21, 1999, 1-4:30 p.m. in the Forum at the Library of Michigan, 717 West Allegan Street, in Lansing. Since space is somewhat limited, please confirm your attendance by filling in the information requested at the end of this letter and faxing it to ALSC at 312/944-7671, or send an e-mail message containing the requested information to lbostrom@ala.org. If you would like more information, you can address your request to the same fax number or email address, or call 800/545-2433, ext. 1398. Please respond by October 17, 1999. We hope you can join us in learning about this exciting new program you can showcase in your library! Sincerely, Susan Roman Executive Director cc: Caroline Ward, ALSC President Response Form: YES, I will attend the ParenTech workshop on October 21. NO, I cannot attend and my library is unable to send a representative. I do look forward to receiving the materials and will use them in my library. NO, I cannot attend and my library is unable to use the materials. Name___________________________________________________________ Title_____________________________________________________________ Library__________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________ Phone_________________Fax_________________E-Mail________________ Fax to ALSC at 312-944-7671, or e-mail the information to lbostrom@ala.org. Association for Library Service to Children 50 East Huron Street Telephone 312 280 2163 Chicago, Illinois 60611-2795 Fax 312 944 7671 USA Toll Free 800 545 2433, ext. 2163 Linda Bostrom TDD 312 944 7298 E-mail: alsc@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alsc From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:27:07 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1024 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laura McCaffery" Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1024 > From: publib@webjunction.org > Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 09:56:28 -0700 (PDT) > Reply-to: publib@webjunction.org > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB digest 1024 > Message-ID: > You have got to be kidding. We are at work until 9pm on Wednesday and the library is open on Friday and the rest of the weekend. This is the Main Library of the Allen County Public Library in FORt Wayne. That weekend is one of our busiest. The people who are not out malling are usually here it seems. Traditionally we are also open December 26 and January 2. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Laura Hibbets McCaffery Readers Services Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, Indiana "All opinions are mine alone. Others are free to agree..or disagree." "...all things are to to be examined and called into question. There are no limits set to thought." Edith Hamilton, THE GREEK WAY. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:27:14 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Fw: position available (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "David Biek" Subject: Fw: position available TACOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY Photograph / library technician -- Temporary (grant project) $14.19 per hour, plus benefits. Limited duration until approximately 9-30-00. Required: AA degree in English, library science, history, archives, photography or equivalent experience, including 2 years computer experience. Opens 10-18-99. Closes 5:00 p.m. 10-29-99. please contact: Personnel Office, 1102 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402. phone: 253-591-5602. tdd: 253-591-5667 email: personnel@tpl.lib.wa.us EOE From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:27:21 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] how do you handle new cards? (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 09:58:17 -0700 From: Louise Stephens To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] how do you handle new cards? (fwd) Hi. Our cards are preprinted with barcodes and the library logo. Patrons fill out the brief form and sign it. If they have current address and photo ID when they sign up, they get the card immediately. If they don't have proof of address, we mail the card with return service requested and limit the checkout to two items. This has worked really well. The cards are input to the system while the patron is standing at the counter. We're on Dynix. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:27:36 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Banning Harry Potter? (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 10:24:28 -0700 From: sgegenhuber@ci.pasadena.ca.us To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: RE: [PUBLIB] Banning Harry Potter? (fwd) Oh, dear. Doesn't Lord of the Flies have that same problem? Or was that Lord of the Rings? Wait, it must have been Stephen King. Or Henry VIII, King of England? Didn't they call him Harry? No, I'm mixed up with Herod. Hmmm, there were two books of Kings in the Bible. Gee, I better start throwing everything out right now. My opinions are my own. Susan Gegenhuber Principal Librarian, Community Services Pasadena Public Library 285 E. Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 91101 626-744-4069 sgegenhuber@ci.pasadena.ca.us > ---------- > From: PUBLIB > Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 9:41 AM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [PUBLIB] Banning Harry Potter? (fwd) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 06:52:47 -0700 (PDT) > From: "Hill, Holly K." > To: plib2@webjunction.org > Subject: [PUBLIB] Banning Harry Potter? > > >From CNN.com Book News, 13 Oct, > > South Carolina to decide whether to allow 'Harry Potter' books in class > > Some adults here wish Harry Potter would just -- poof! -- disappear. > Parents > worried about the influence of the wildly popular Harry Potter books by > J.K. > Rowling have persuaded the South Carolina Board of Education to review > whether the books should be allowed in the classroom. "The books have a > serious tone of death, hate, lack of respect and sheer evil," said > Elizabeth > Mounce of Columbia, one the parents who addressed the board Tuesday. > > - State board to review books - > > See CNN.com for more depressing news on this front. > > Holly K. Hill > hillh@ast.livorno.army.mil > Camp Darby Community Librarian > > The closest you will ever come in this life to an orderly universe is a > good > library. ***Ashleigh Brilliant*** > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:27:49 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: How do you handle new cards? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Subject: Re: How do you handle new cards? Our cards are the credit card variety (or key chain--we offer choice!), too. On the front is our logo, with the library address and phone info. On the back is the patron barcode, and a place for the patron to sign his/her name, along with some dire-sounding words about what happens if someone loses a card, etc. (I have just discovered that I never did sign my card. What a poor example to set.) We don't have a waiting period for getting the card. Folks fill out their application card, we enter the basic info needed [into Dynix] to be able to check something out, enter the rest later, and give the patron her/his card then and there. John Richmond Palestine, TX, P.L. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:28:03 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] after-school patrons (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Annamarie Hand, Florham Park Library" Subject: after-school patrons We have experienced a rather dramatic drop (compared to the 1998-1999 school year) in the number of students coming into the library after school for homework, research, etc. Have other libraries noticed this? We are a small (8,000-9,000 population), well-educated community and suspect that most families have home computers and therefore,the children do most of their homework and research on the internet. Annamarie Hand From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:28:18 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Cell Phones in Public Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sylvia Marabate" Subject: Cell Phones in Public Libraries I am wondering if anyone has addressed patrons use of cell phones in their library as a policy issue? This is prompted by some patron complaints and a staff member who very discreetly let a patron know via a note that her long, and presumably private, conversation was reaching a wide audience. If you have developed a policy, I would be most appreciative to receive it. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:28:33 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: Holidays, Thanksgiving and pay scales...(long) (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 14:38:57 -0400 From: "Helfrich, Gair" To: "'plib2@webjunction.org'" Subject: Holidays, Thanksgiving and pay scales...(long) The Atlantic County Library consists of 9 branches, 4 which are considered regional and 5 smaller community branches. Until the last 2 years we have closed on all federal holidays. Two years ago county government mandated that the library be open on all non-major holidays. Last year these non-major holidays included Good Friday (maybe I could make a case for that, but I'll never work it) and July 4th. If that's not a major holiday, what is? More negotiations took place and this year the regional branches have been or will be open on Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday, President's Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, and Veteran's Day. Community branches were open on Lincoln's Birthday and will also be open on Election Day. All branches were or will be closed on New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. If the state decides to close on Thanksgiving Friday, then all county library branches will be closed, as will most other county offices. (Every year that closing depends on what the state does. The state hasn't worked on Thanksgiving Friday in 30 years, so I suspect we'll be closed.) This year we get Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off because the holiday falls on a Saturday and is thus celebrated on the Friday. This means 2 actual 3 day holidays for staff...the first in many, many years. Business is slow on the holidays we're open and we do publicize extensively. Employees who work the holidays get time and a half in addition (either in money or time) to their regular pay. No employee is required to work a holiday; instead volunteers are used. Who knows what will happen when no one volunteers. Shoud we be open on all holidays, and on Friday and Saturday past 5PM and on Sunday? Yes, but then the question of funding arises. It costs a minimum of $3000 to open 4 branches on each holiday. To remain open longer hours on Friday and Saturday and to open on Sunday requires more funds for extra utility costs and requires additional employees as we're not adquately staffed now. That means raising the tax base, something the governing body of this county refuses to consider. The employees are also grossly underpaid (starting salary for a library assistant is $14,980 and for a librarian is $24,000. That's up considerably since I started 9 years ago. The New Jersey Library Association recommends a starting salary of $18,104 for library assistants and $33,188 for beginning librarians. According to the association I should be making $15,000 more than I do.) The staff who are grossly underpaid are having a hard time trying to figure out why they should give up one of the few perks of this job...holidays. Frankly, if it's a choice between extending additional service hours to the public or paying a realistic salary, I'll take the latter. IT just seems there's no easy answer. Gair Helfrich Branch Manager/PC & Network Support Atlantic County Library 132 W. Washington Avenue Pleasantville, NJ 08232 609-625-2776 ext. 313 Fax: 609-625-8143 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:28:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] American Libraries Online news stories for October 18, 1999 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gordon Flagg" Subject: American Libraries Online news stories for October 18, 1999 News stories appearing in the October 18 American Libraries Online > Harry Potter Books under Reconsideration in South Carolina > Beleaguered Wisconsin Librarian Resigns after Nine Months > Virginia Librarian Is Third to Leave in Six Years > Memphis Filtering Yields Predictably Misapplied Blocking > Virginia High School Bans Banned Books Week Brochure > Library Tries "Shaming" Readers with Overdues > Dominican University Establishes Center for Knowledge Management > Books Were Stolen from Poland, German Auction House Confirms > LC Makes Braille Books Available Online > Illinois Libraries Lap Up LSTA Laptop Largesse > SPARC Awards a Half-Million Dollars in Startup Grants American Libraries' Web site also features the latest "Internet Librarian" columns by Karen Schneider; AL's "Career Leads" job ads; listings of conferences, continuing-education courses, exhibitions, and other events from AL's "Datebook"; and Tables of Contents for the current year. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:28:52 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Collection Inventory (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Lisa Ryan Subject: Collection Inventory Hi Everyone- We are planning an inventory of our collection and are interested to hear from other libraries our size. Our collection is about 90,000 items and we serve a population of approx. 31,000. We plan on doing the inventory using a handheld scanning unit. If you have done a similar inventory, how long did it take you? How many people worked on the inventory? What kind of system did you use? Did you set aside certain hours of the day for inventory, or did you work at it all day until it was finished? Answers to these questions or any other thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks! Lisa-- -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Lisa Ryan Administrative Librarian Grande Prairie Public Library 9910-99th Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 0R5 Phone: (780) 532-3580 Fax: (780) 538- 4983 -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:29:01 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Holidays and Patron Cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: ebell@vsla.edu Subject: Holidays and Patron Cards Holidays- We're off on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. We also get 4 floating holidays (birthday, Martin Luther King Day, Spring Holiday -- which used to be Easter -- and Veterans Day). Patron Cards - We have bar codes that peel off the paper they come on, sticky labels to write names, and plastic cards. Take a plastic card, put a label on, write on the label, apply the bar code and voila! So we give out cards immediately to family members of existing patrons. Other folks have to wait till they receive the post card we send to verify that they really do live where they say they do. (We let them check out 2 items in the meantime.) This procedure has cut back tremendously on items which were borrowed by first-time users and never returned. Ellen Bell Blue Ridge Regional Library Martinsville, VA 24115 ----- Sent using MailStart.com ( http://MailStart.Com/welcome.html ) The FREE way to access your mailbox via any web browser, anywhere! From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:29:09 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Holidays and Patron Cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: ebell@vsla.edu Subject: Holidays and Patron Cards Holidays- We're off on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. We also get 4 floating holidays (birthday, Martin Luther King Day, Spring Holiday -- which used to be Easter -- and Veterans Day). Patron Cards - We have bar codes that peel off the paper they come on, sticky labels to write names, and plastic cards. Take a plastic card, put a label on, write on the label, apply the bar code and voila! So we give out cards immediately to family members of existing patrons. Other folks have to wait till they receive the post card we send to verify that they really do live where they say they do. (We let them check out 2 items in the meantime.) This procedure has cut back tremendously on items which were borrowed by first-time users and never returned. Ellen Bell Blue Ridge Regional Library Martinsville, VA 24115 ----- Sent using MailStart.com ( http://MailStart.Com/welcome.html ) The FREE way to access your mailbox via any web browser, anywhere! From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:29:18 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Holidays and Patron Cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: ebell@vsla.edu Subject: Holidays and Patron Cards Holidays- We're off on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. We also get 4 floating holidays (birthday, Martin Luther King Day, Spring Holiday -- which used to be Easter -- and Veterans Day). Patron Cards - We have bar codes that peel off the paper they come on, sticky labels to write names, and plastic cards. Take a plastic card, put a label on, write on the label, apply the bar code and voila! So we give out cards immediately to family members of existing patrons. Other folks have to wait till they receive the post card we send to verify that they really do live where they say they do. (We let them check out 2 items in the meantime.) This procedure has cut back tremendously on items which were borrowed by first-time users and never returned. Ellen Bell Blue Ridge Regional Library Martinsville, VA 24115 ----- Sent using MailStart.com ( http://MailStart.Com/welcome.html ) The FREE way to access your mailbox via any web browser, anywhere! From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:29:26 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Julianne_Lovelace@cor.gov Subject: Job posting Please post. Thank you. Julianne Lovelace Director of Library Services Richardson, Texas RICHARDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY JOB OPPORTUNITY RICHARDSON, TEXAS Contact City of Richardson, Human Resources, 972/238-4150 Salary Range: $3,873-$4,483 per month LIBRARIAN II ? ADULT SERVICES ************************************************************************************* JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Assistant Director of Library Services, manages the adult services division of the City's Library. Hires, trains, manages, and evaluates subordinate staff. Supervises daily activities and provision of services to patrons. Directs library collection development. Does related work as required. ============================================================================ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Manages a staff of professionals, paraprofessionals, clerks, and pages. Schedules personnel and assigns job duties to ensure efficient utilization of staff. Hires, trains, monitors and effectively evaluates subordinate personnel and volunteers. Confers with and advises Director and Assistant Director. Develops division budget. Monitors division expenditures. Recommends, plans, develops, and implements effective procedures and services to promote public use of the library's collections. Provides community outreach programs. Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports on divisional activities and/or programs. Functions effectively as a team member, coordinating and communicating library policy and procedures to coworkers, subordinates, other employees, and the public. Develops subordinates' professional and interactive skills so effective team goals are achieved. Supports library policies to employees and the public. Provides effective assistance and accurate information to patrons. Approves selection of library materials. Communicates courteously and effectively with other employees, officials, and the public, in person, by telephone, and in writing. Some exposure to dust and mechanical/electrical hazards, exercising appropriate safety precautions. Retrieves books and materials from shelves up to 8 feet high, with the aid of step stools, exercising safety precautions. Lifts and/or carries up to 50 pounds of materials. Sits and stands for extended periods of time while assisting patrons with public access catalog training, retrieving materials, and answering desk phones. Operates personal computer for word processing, spreadsheets, and date analysis. ============================================================================ OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Operates photocopier. ============================================================================ REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES: Master's degree in required library science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association. Degree may be Master of Library Science, Master of Library Service, Master of Library and Information Science, or Master of Arts (or Science) in Library Science, usually designated as an MLS or MA in LS. Continued updating of education through attendance at workshops and courses required. ============================================================================ EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Five years of progressively responsible experience required as a public services librarian. Supervisory experience preferred. Must have ability to direct and organize. Must be strong on initiative and leadership. Must have abilities to: communicate effectively with patrons and staff of varying ages; exercise discretion and independent judgment; prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form; and work effectively with others to foster team efforts. Must demonstrate support of library policies, procedures, and management. Must be able to operate moderately complex computer automated system. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:29:34 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Seeking Oromo-English dictionary (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joan Reddy Subject: Seeking Oromo-English dictionary Does anybody have a suggestion where to buy an Oromo-English dictionary? I would be interested in fiction and non-fiction books in Oromo as well. (Oromo is one of the languages spoken in Ethiopia and Kenya. Sioux Falls, SD has many refugees from Ethiopia who speak Oromo.) From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:29:41 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] talking book clubs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mary Driscoll Subject: talking book clubs Hi! I'm new to the list and am interested if anyone out there has hosted a book discussion group using books on tape or talking books. On a similar note has anyone targeted book clubs/discussion groups for seniors? I browsed the archives and wasn't able to locate anything, so forgive me if this is the millionth time this subject has come up. Thank you Mary Driscoll *************************************************************** Outreach Librarian Dane County Library Service 201 W. Mifflin St. Madison, WI 53703 608-266-4419, dclout@mail.scls.lib.wi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 15 18:29:49 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Limits of reserves (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Donna Corbeil Subject: Limits of reserves We are in the process of reviewing our policy and procedures related to patron reserves. Do other libraries have a limit on the total number of items that can be on reserve at one time? If so what is it? If not, and you have patron placed reserves is it a problem? Thanks. Donna Corbeil San Francisco Public Library S.F., CA cob@sfpl.lib.ca.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 01:10:59 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Opportunity - Washington State (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: EJ McConaughy Subject: Job Opportunity - Washington State Subject: Employment Opportunity - Washington >Head of Reference and Information Services at one of the most innovative >public libraries in the country. > > > >Kitsap Regional Library, located in Washington's Scenic Kitsap Peninsula, is >looking for a dynamic team leader who can coordinate information delivery >throughout nine branch libraries, and keep the checkbook balanced. If you >send us your resume, you could be leading a team of 16 FTE in providing >reference, collection development, interlibrary loan, and training service >using traditional and high-tech resources. You'd have a say in spending a >$900,000 materials budget (our circulation is approximately 2 million.) But >wait, there's more! We are the home base for LinkNet, which among other >things distributes a Dynix-powered OPAC to any of our 230,000 county >residents who have access to a computer and modem. LinkNet also distributes >CD-ROM, local and governmental information, public e-mail access, and the >Internet. OK. On to the nitty gritty. We're offering a salary range of >$43,248 to $56,904 plus benefits, and 24 days of vacation for exploring our >highly accessible wilderness and classy metropolitan areas. We'd like an ALA >accredited MLS, but if you have comparable academic credentials, we're >willing to discuss it. We require a minimum of 4 years of library reference >experience, preferably in a public library. We require 5 years of >progressively responsible supervisory experience, a commitment to customer >service, a demonstrated ability to implement projects, technological savvy, >a team orientation, plus writing and public speaking skills. For an >application and a copy of the job description, contact: Administration >Department, Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310, >(360) 405-9158 (or admin@krl.org). Application receipt deadline: 5:00 p.m. >October 29, 1999. Your application needs to be mailed or sent via FedEx or >similar carrier-no email or fax accepted. > >Thank You. > >Patti Allen, Branch Services Liaison >pallen@krl.org >Kitsap Regional Library >1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310 >(360) 405-9102 > From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 01:11:09 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Looking for film (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laurel Goodgion" Subject: Looking for film Hi, I am giving a workshop on children's services and I would like to borrow a copy of the film "The Pleasure is Mutual". Is there any library that would be willing to lend the film to the New Mexico State Library for the first week of November? Thank you for your help. Laurel Goodgion, Director Portland Library 20 Freestone Ave. Portland, CT 06480 email: goodgion@portland.lib.ct.us phone: (860) 342-6771 fax: (860) 342-6778 From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 01:12:20 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:40 2005 Subject: API trial (AD) Message-ID: From: SMTP%"info@nisc.com" 13-OCT-1999 15:26:54.93 Organization: National Information Services Corporation Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 15:29:38 -0400 **Alternative Press Index ** The most complete index to alternative & radical media. FREE ACCESS OVER THE INTERNET UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 1999 Go to: "Click here to register for FREE access to: Alternative Press Index" link at the top of the NISC Home Page http://www.nisc.com Dear PUBLIB subscribers: We invite you to FREE Access to the "Alternative Press Index" on BiblioLine until October 31, 1999. 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I am particularly interested in experiences with product updates, installation, and tech support. TIA Jackie Pomeroy Director of Technology and Grants New Waverly Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 01:12:59 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Seeking Oromo-English dictionary (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Fred G Hill Subject: Re: Seeking Oromo-English dictionary On Fri, 15 Oct 1999, Joan Reddy wrote: >Does anybody have a suggestion where to buy an Oromo-English >dictionary? I would be interested in fiction and non-fiction books >in Oromo as well. (Oromo is one of the languages spoken in Ethiopia >and Kenya. ... Joan, You might try the Ethiopian and/or Kenyan embassy in Washington. I'd bet that they have one and know where you could get one. I was at a loss once as to where to get a copy of the Cape Verde constitution. Then their embassy occurred to me. I poked around and found an e-mail address listed somewhere, sent a query, and got a prompt, friendly reply in quaint English and, shortly, the document itself. ...Fred Fred G Hill, Interlibrary Loan hill@lemming.uvm.edu Fletcher Free Library 802 863-3403 vox 235 College St, Burlington, VT 05401 802 865-7227 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 01:13:16 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: after-school patrons (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Dan Robinson" Subject: Re: after-school patrons Well, you can look on the bright side... no more 'assignments from hell'. .... maybe.... Dan Robinson drobinson@hwwilson.com On 15 Oct 99 at 16:15, Annamarie Hand, Florham Park wrote: > We have experienced a rather dramatic drop (compared to the 1998-1999 school > year) in the number of students coming into the library after school for > homework, research, etc. Have other libraries noticed this? > We are a small (8,000-9,000 population), well-educated community and suspect > that most families have home computers and therefore,the children do most of > their homework and research on the internet. Annamarie Hand > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 01:13:29 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] auctioning collector's books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jill Patterson Subject: auctioning collector's books Our Friends hold a silent auction of books that should go for more than the standard amount. They have the books on display in the library, with a minimum bid already written on the card. Interested people would write in their bid, their name and telephone number. Bids had to be raised by 50 cents, minimum. The highest bidder would be called to pick up and pay for his or her book. Jill Patterson jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us Glendora Public Library 140 S. Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741 Tel: 626/852-4896 FAX: 626/852-4899 From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 01:13:48 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Cell Phones in Public Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Carolyn Caywood Subject: Re: Cell Phones in Public Libraries > I am wondering if anyone has addressed patrons use of cell phones in their library as a policy issue? This is prompted by some patron complaints and a staff member who very discreetly let a patron know via a note that her long, and presumably private, conversation was reaching a wide audience. If you have developed a policy, I would be most appreciative to receive it. > > This has come up on Publib before, and also in my library. There is nothing inherently evil about cell phones (or Harry Potter). In constructing policy, the question should be what behavior is the problem. With cell phones, the answer is usually noise. So, our policy addresses noisemaking. It is the patron's responsibility to avoid disrupting others, whether with a cell phone, a cranky toddler, an out-of-adjustment hearing aid, or general exuberance. Our approach is to remind the disturber of the need to take the noise source outside, and offer assistance if there's something we can do to help, like expedite check out. Carolyn Caywood, who wouldn't have a cell phone if you threatened her. From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 01:14:05 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Thanksgiving Holidays hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sherri Lazenby Subject: RE: Thanksgiving Holidays hours We will be closed Thursday & Friday, the designated holidays of the City. But we will be open on Saturday and Sunday. Other city employees (outside of police and fire) will get a four day holiday. We will get only two. Sherri L. Lazenby sllazenby@lib.ci.dallas.tx.us -----Original Message----- From: Marcia Gross To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: 10/13/99 6:56 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanksgiving Holidays hours Just wondering whether other libraries close for the whole Thanksgiving weekend? Marcia Gross North Adams Public Library Massachusetts From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 01:14:18 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Cell phones (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Bonnie N. Case" Subject: Cell phones We've had cell phones ring during story hour, and mothers carry on conversations within hearing of the story hour, as well as phones ringing and conversations in other inappropriate places. We've considered trying to write a policy, or just posting a sign at the door like the "no smoking" signs with a red bar across a cell phone. It's not easy to legislate good sense. Bonnie N. Case, Director Highland Park Library 4700 Drexel Drive Highland Park, TX 75205-3198 bsncase@hotmail.com 214-559-9400 Tuesday-Saturday ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 23:01:16 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Book Sales on Internet (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Virginia Allain" Subject: Book Sales on Internet We've dabbled a bit in special pricing books to sell over the Internet. What has been most effective for us is just to print out the online listing & add our price (reduced about 50%) and the Friends sell it in their Bookstore. The top item sold so far was a copy of Scottish Chiefs illustrated by N.C. Wyeth for $75. A number of books sold for $25 to $35. We check for pricing ideas and value of our editions on http://www.bookfinder.com. The rare items get featured on a special display so they stand out from the run-of-the-mill 25 cent items. We have listed a few on http://www.yourbooks.com as it is a free listing (limit 1000 books). It gets your books onto the bigger online, rare book listing like Bookfinder which pulls most of the online book databases together in one place. So far the few titles that we've listed there have not sold. We haven't tried E-Bay. I agree that it needs to be a Friends of the Library effort or you will run afoul of city policies over the money. That is why we've only listed a few on the Internet as the Friends are still trying to find a volunteer to work with the computer part of it. The staff have donated their time to pricing some of the rare items, but we can't justify it as a routine chore for staff. Virginia Allain, Director Weslaco Public Library, TX From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 23:01:48 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Listserv Use Among Librarians (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Samantha Burdett Subject: Listserv Use Among Librarians Please excuse cross-posting. Dear Listserv Members, I will shortly be completing my MLIS and as my final course credit I am conducting research on library-related listservs. Specifically, I am looking at who uses listservs and why, as well as how helpful listserv members perceive postings. I would be grateful if you could take some time to complete the attached survey and return it to me directly. I will post my final report to the list. TIA Samantha Burdett sjburdet@julian.uwo.ca MLIS Student University of Western Ontario LISTSERV USE AMONG LIBRARIANS QUESTIONNAIRE I would be grateful if you would take the time to complete the following questionnaire. It should only take 5-10 minutes of your time. As this questionnaire is voluntary, you can withdraw at any time. All responses will be kept confidential. The majority of responses will be reported in the aggregate and where anecdotal responses are reported, these will be anonymous. Please return your completed questionnaire to me at the following email address: sjburdet@julian.uwo.ca Thank you in advance!! PARTICIPATION IN LIBRARY-RELATED LISTSERVS As appropriate, please indicate your response with an X in the space provided or fill in the space itself. 1. Which library-related listservs do you subscribe to? Please list all, including the listserv on which you found this questionaire. 2. How long did you spend on library-related listserv communication last week (i.e. reading, responding, posting, researching a response etc.)? < > a) 0-60 minutes < > b) more than an hour but less than three hours < > c) three to five hours < > d) more than five hours 3. How often do you POST to a library-related listserv? < > a) about once a week < > b) about once a month < > c) about once every few months < > d) I’ve posted a few times but I don’t post regularly. < > e) never < > f) other; please specify in the space below IF YOU DO NOT POST TO ANY LIBRARY-RELATED LISTSERV PLEASE GO TO QUESTION SEVEN. 4. Please rank your motivation for POSTING to a library-related listserv using the scale below. 1 = always 2 = often 3 = seldom 4 = never < > a) a need for a specific piece of information < > b) a desire to share information with colleagues < > c) an interest in the discussion < > d) the ability to answer an information request < > e) other; please specify in the space below 5. If you have asked for information on a library-related listserv, on average, how helpful have the responses been to your postings requesting information? < > a) very helpful < > b) somewhat helpful < > c) not very helpful < > d) not at all helpful < > e) I have never posted requesting information. 6. Have you ever sent a private email to a listserv member with a question / comment / request for something unrelated to the topic or the thread of discussion of the listserv? < > Yes < > No If so, how many times have you done so? < > a) 1-2 times < > b) 3-6 times < > c) 7-10 times < > d) more than 10 times PLEASE GO TO QUESTION EIGHT. 7. If you DO NOT POST to listservs but you do monitor them, which of the following circumstances most fits your situation? < > a) I don’t have enough time to post. < > b) I don’t feel I have the expertise. < > c) I monitor only for interest’s sake. < > d) I’m concerned about the possibility of being flamed. < > e) other; please specify in the space below 8. Turning now to your monitoring of other people’s postings to library-related listservs, please rank the specific types of postings below according to how helpful you find them in your own work and ongoing professional development. Please record the appropriate number from the scale below in the space provided. 1 = very helpful 2 = somewhat helpful 3 = not very helpful 4 = not at all helpful < > a) job postings < > b) an announcement providing information about a new source < > c) provision of professional development information (eg. conferences) < > d) summaries from a request for advice on products or services (eg. the use of vending cards for printers or free sources for statistical information) < > e) summaries from requests for information ie. reference questions < > f) anecdotal postings < > g) other; please specify in the space below 9. Overall, how helpful to you as a professional do you find the information posted to library-related listservs in terms of your own work and ongoing professional development? < > a) very helpful < > b) somewhat helpful < > c) not very helpful < > d) not at all helpful 10. I would be very interested in hearing about a specific example of your finding a library-related listserv helpful to you professionally. Please describe the circumstances of the posting (e.g. you read a posting containing useful information / you asked for information and received helpful answers, etc.), and how specifically the posting(s) turned out to be helpful. What did it allow you to do? PLEASE PROVIDE SOME INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF The information you provide here will be used only to summarise data about listserv participation. 11. Your sex: < > Female < > Male 12. Your age: < > a) 20-29 < > b) 30-39 < > c) 40-49 < > d) 50-59 < > e) 60+ 13. Are you a professional librarian? (i.e. do you have an MLS or MLIS?) < > Yes < > No 14. Are you currently working as a professional librarian? < > Yes < > No If so, how many professional librarians work in your library / resource centre? Please include yourself, if applicable. < > a) 0 < > b) 1-2 < > c) 3-4 < > d) 5-6 < > e) 7+ 15. What type of library do you work in? < > a) government < > b) corporate < > c) university / college < > d) public < > e) school < > f) non-profit < > g) other; please specify in the space below 16. How many years have you worked as a librarian? < > a) less than one year < > b) 1-3 years < > c) 4-6 years < > d) 7-10 years < > e) 11-20 years < > f) more than 20 years Thank you very much for your participation! Please return your completed questionnaire to the following email address: sjburdet@julian.uwo.ca From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Oct 17 23:02:06 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: after school patrons (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jeffie Williams Subject: Re: after school patrons I've found that teachers have started limiting the number of web sites students can use in research. I've helped students who had assignments with limitations of 3 web sites, 10 books, 6 magazine articles, etc. I've also found students tend to go to straight to Yahoo and search on-line. They are frequently grateful when I'm able to direct them a site that specializes on their topic. Many times they don't know how to a cite a web site in their bibliography and they are still learning to be cautious about information on the web. They'll take the first thing they find w/o evaluating the site or information. (Is the author named? Is there a copyright date &/or when was the site last updated, etc.) Sometimes things are more difficult because students have already been searching on the internet and have an "attitude" about having to do research off the computer. Most of the time they are cool about it and glad a librarian can help. Unfortunately I think we're still going to have assignments from Hell. With the internet available, how can you not find the information? Jeffie Williams >Topic No. 6 > >Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 22:13:16 -0700 (PDT) >From: "Dan Robinson" >To: publib >Subject: Re: after-school patrons >Message-ID: >MIME-Version: 1.0 >Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII > >Well, you can look on the bright side... no more 'assignments from >hell'. .... maybe.... > >Dan Robinson >drobinson@hwwilson.com > >On 15 Oct 99 at 16:15, Annamarie Hand, Florham Park wrote: > > > We have experienced a rather dramatic drop (compared to the 1998-1999 > school > > year) in the number of students coming into the library after school for > > homework, research, etc. Have other libraries noticed this? > > We are a small (8,000-9,000 population), well-educated community and > suspect > > that most families have home computers and therefore,the children do > most of > > their homework and research on the internet. Annamarie Hand > > > > > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 14:57:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Another Book Tape Story (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Chris Snyder Subject: Another Book Tape Story Well, in my other life (as Mom and chair of the Uniform Committee for our high school's marching band), I recently had the opportunity to use book tape to repair a shoe. Just before the band was about to march on the field, a bass drummer's sole separated from his shoe from the toe to instep. I whipped out my book tape and started winding it around his foot. Not surprise, it held! Much better for the rhythm than 'BOOM, flap, flap, BOOM, flap, flap'. He'd have sounded like that old Bill Cosby routine.... Chris Christina M. Snyder, Technical Services Librarian Bucks County Free Library 150 South Pine Street Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-348-9083 Fax: 215-348-9458 snyderc@buckslib.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 14:58:01 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Independent Study = Searching the NET? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Independent Study = Searching the NET? Annamarie Hand surmises that the drop in after achool use of the public library may be an indicator that many youngsters are doing their homework via the Internet rather than using the public library. This may be an accurate assessment. Many libraries have seen a fall in circulation which may, in part, be derived from more electronic resourcs and print-outs employed by youngsters and thus requiring less check out of non-fiction books from the library. The non- fiction area of our youth services department was quite often picked over quite heavily by mid-October. It is now still packed with books. More ominous are comments by school superintendents to the effect that the school library for grades k-8 is no longer necessary since "we have the Interent and our 'home page school library' is open 24 hours per day.'" School Libraries for 9-12 grades have often become no more than Interent Labs with dozens of Internet ports (invariably filtered) for heavily supervised training classes during the 8 AM to 3 PM school day. Just as Libraries and Library Services are being removed from the picture entirely by the fixation of educators on the Internet, youngsters are being programmed to put their trust in "surfing the net". One wonders weather it is possible for the education establishment to do more damage than it already has to the notions of independent study, research methodology and evaluation of resources. We may be watching it happen! James B. Casey -- Public Librarian and ALA Council Member From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 14:58:13 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanksgiving weekend hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "A. Michael Deller" Subject: Thanksgiving weekend hours Many years ago at the Bloomfield Township Public Library (Bloomfield Hills, MI) it was noted that the Thanksgiving weekend hours were heavily used by college students. Many had returned home for the holiday. The community had a high percentage of college enrollment. Traffic was so heavy that extra tables and chairs were set up in meeting rooms. Friday and Saturday were especially busy - Sunday returned to normal traffic levels. I don't know if this experience continues at BTPL in recent years, or in other communities. It was why I did insist that Livonia (MI) have its Main Library open on the Friday after Thanksgiving - even though other City departments had a paid holiday. A. Michael A. Michael Deller, Director mdeller@tln.lib.mi.us The Library Network voice: 734-281-3830 x106 13331 Reeck Road fax: 734-281-1905 Southgate, Michigan 48195-3054 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 14:58:23 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Cell Phones in the Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: livermop@stjohns.edu (Livermore P. Charles) Subject: Cell Phones in the Library At St. John's University in New York neither cell-phones nor pagers are permitted in the Reference Area. Three approaches are taken to enforce this. If the user can be determined the person is approached and informed that the operation of cell-phones (or pagers) is not permitted in this study area. If the user can't be determined a general announcement will be made indicating the the operation of pagers and cell-phones is not permitted in this study area. If cell-phone or pagers are seen lying on the table the table is reminded that the operation of pagers and cell-phones is not permitted in this study area. This approach has reduced - although not eliminated - their use. There are and will always be those who find the policy insulting/wrong headed/an infringement of their freedom/etc, etc. Their use is permitted in other parts of the library. Visit my (improved I hope) web site: http://www.geocities.com/~livermop Search Guides for over 25 electronic databases Guides to Literary Criticisms Guides for improvement of online searches Suggestions for improvement of the site appreciated. P. Charles Livermore, Reference Supervisor St. John's University Library 8000 Utopia Parkway Jamaica, NY 11439 voice 718 990 5330 e-mail livermop@stjohns.edu From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 14:58:31 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Position Announcement - Technical Services Librarian (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Cynthia Berner Harris Subject: Position Announcement - Technical Services Librarian LIBRARIAN TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION The Wichita Public Library has an immediate opening for a service-minded librarian. The position is assigned to the Technical Services Section within the Public Services Support Division. Responsibilities include: supervision and decision-making responsibility for media and serials cataloging; supervision, training and scheduling of 2.5 FTE employees; original and copy cataloging of non-book materials using OCLC and Dynix; maintenance of authority control for names, subjects and series as well as quality control in Dynix; classification and application of subject headings; participation in forming and reviewing cataloging standards and procedures; and maintenance of statistics for the work area. Participation in system projects and teams is expected. This position reports to the Coordinator of Public Services Support. Requires: MLS from an ALA accredited institution. Also requires knowledge of priniciples and procedures of bibliographic description including AACR2R, MARC formats, LCSH and DDC. Experience with serials management and knowledge of and experience with OCLC and the Dynix library automation system are preferred. Salary range: $27,980 - $39,171. Offers of employment may be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and will be made contingent upon satisfactory evaluation of a police records check. Send resume and letter of application to: Cynthia Berner Harris, Coordinator of Administrative Services, 223 South Main St., Wichita, KS 67202. Application deadline is November 5, 1999. The Wichita Public Library is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer which actively seeks and encourages applications from minority candidates. ******************************************************************************* Cynthia Berner Harris cberner@wichita.lib.ks.us Coordinator of Administrative Services 316-261-8530 (voice) Wichita (KS) Public Library 316-262-4540 (fax) http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us ******************************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 14:58:45 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Teen fiction (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joanne Turnbull Subject: Teen fiction Being in a bilingual context we use ADO (adolescent works in both French and English) for our young adult fiction. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 14:59:00 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Thanksgiving Holidays hours (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leigh Estabrook Subject: Re: Thanksgiving Holidays hours Several years ago our family was having a debate at the Thanksgiving table--the issue is long forgotten. I finally said, I'll call the public library to get an answer. Many thanks to the folks at the Toronto, Canada, public library for whom it was not the U.S. Thanksgiving, who cheerfully helped settle the question at hand. ****************************************** Leigh Estabrook, Dean and Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 501 East Daniel Champaign, IL 61820 217/333-3281 FAX: 217/244-3302 http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/~estabroo/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 15:00:13 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Adult Services Subs Needed - Southfield Mich (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Pennie Howard Subject: Adult Services Subs Needed - Southfield Mich The Southfield Public Library is currently seeking two qualified candidates for the following position: Job Classification: Substitute Librarian Startinf Salary: $13.00/hour. There are no fringe benefits. Job Duties: Assist patrons of all ages with reader guidance and reference Job Requirements: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university Desirable candidates will have a proactive, public service attitude along with excellent communication skills Experience working with electronic databases and searching the Internet Experience working in a Public Library Hours: Primarily every other Sunday during the school year with the opportunity to work other times as needed Send Resume to: Ann Abdoo, Coordinator Adult Public Services Southfield Public Library 26000 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 248-948-0455 Deadline: November 5, 1999 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pennie J. Howard "Life is easy to chronicle, Southfield Public Library but bewildering to practice." Southfield, MI E.M. Forester 248~948~0456 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 15:00:20 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Cell phones & after-school assignments (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Subject: Cell phones & after-school assignments We don't have a written policy--probably should, but we don't, yet--about cell phones, but in our sweetest voice(s), we ask patrons to remove their bodies and their phones at least as far as the foyer...and we prefer outside. The after-school assignments, for which we have no hard-and-fast figures, come and go. We are inundated at fairly predictable times. (Leaves, insects, literary criticism, Buffalo Soldiers, et al.) What I am sure we are seeing more of is after-school invasions of youth who allegedly have assignments, but who mostly come to gather around Internet computers, sit at tables and laugh and be rude to other patrons (and staff)...in other words, kids who have nothing...to...do. (Some of them have cell phones, too.) John Richmond Palestine, TX, P.L. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 15:00:31 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Selling donations on EBay, Amazon etc. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Connie Jo Ozinga Subject: Selling donations on EBay, Amazon etc. >We are thinking about experimenting with selling donations that are more >valuable via some of the online auction services like EBay or Amazon.com >rather than selling them through our Friends of the Library book sale. >Are any other libraries doing this? If so how do you handle it? Does your >Friends of the Library organization do it, or staff. Interesting question Nancy, we are considering the same thing. RPL has received a donation of about 75 Franklin Mint and Danbury Mint diecast collector cars. We are considering a local silent auction for some and ebay for others. It will officially be the Friends selling them and getting the money, but I will be involved in helping, since, OK I'll admit it, I am, well, shall we say, experienced with ebay. There are already Friends groups on ebay, selling books in particular that, just as you described, have a higher priced market outisde of our local book sale circles. I would love to hear from a library with ebay sales experience. Connie *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Connie Jo Ozinga, Library Director cjo@selco.lib.mn.us Rochester Public Library (507) 285-8011 101 Second St. SE (507) 292-7866 fax Rochester, MN 55904 http://www.ci.rochester.mn.us/library *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 15:00:43 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference Head Position Available (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Wilma Lepore Subject: Reference Head Position Available Applications will be accepted until the following position is filled. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: HEAD OF REFERENCE SERVICES Newark Public Library System, Newark, Ohio Available immediately. A unique opportunity to get on board and help us get organized and relocated in our new 70,000 square-foot Main Library which is tentatively scheduled to open on January 2, 2000! And, under the general supervision of the Director, plan and develop expanded reference services in that building and for the library system. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in Library Science. Four years of professional experience, including some experience in reference services. Supervisory experience desired. Must be able to: establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and users; lead, supervise, and motivate employees; organize and prioritize staff work; operate and instruct others in the use of computers, terminals, and other equipment; provide reference and reader's advisory services. PRINCIPAL DUTIES Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates reference services and staff. Participates with 5 other department heads to develop policies and procedures, set goals and objectives, train staff, and select materials for the library system. New projects will include: selecting "opening day" reference collections for 2 new small branch buildings; developing working relationships with the Licking County Genealogical Society Library (in the new building); and participating in organizing the move to the new Main Library during December, 1999. Opportunity to participate in the Library's web site development team, if interested. A complete job description will be available on our web site soon (see URL below) or by fax or snail mail. SALARY Librarian II - Grade L2 - Minimum starting rate: $14.90/hour ($29,005/year) with increases at 6 months (end of probationary period) to $15.60/hour ($30,420/year) and at 1 year to $16.30/hour ($31,785/year). May start above the minimum depending on qualifications, subject to Trustees' approval. Future increases include cost-of-living in January (if voted by the Trustees) and automatic step-raise of 70-cents/hour on each anniversary of employment. Liberal benefits. Relocation and/or travel-to-interview expenses may be reimbursed in part or entirely for out-of-state applicants. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Apply by letter (fax, snail mail, e-mail), sending resume and the names of 3 professional references who can be contacted to: Wilma J. Lepore, Director, Newark Public Library, 88 West Church Street, Newark, Ohio 43055. (Fax number and e-mail address are below.) I'll also be glad to answer questions by phone (voice number is below). Wilma J. Lepore, Director Newark Public Library 88 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 v: 740-345-8972 f: 740-345-8147 mail to: wlepore@newark.lib.oh.us See Our New Main Library-- Under Construction! http://newark.lib.oh.us ......=^.^=......... ......><('>......... From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 15:00:59 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] guidelines for staff and patron interactions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Bruce Flanders Subject: guidelines for staff and patron interactions Our Youth Services Coordinator posed some questions to me today about how to best train our staff in terms of appropriate yet effective responses to parents and children who are in the library to use our collections and services, in guiding them to activities, and reacting to inappropriate behavior. We were wondering if your library had any written procedures or guidelines relating to interactions with patrons, dealing with the sensitivities about touching patrons, including children, and using "scripts" to respond to questions and behaviors. Any thoughts on this, or any examples of written guidelines or training documents? Thanks, Bruce ------------------------------------------------------ Bruce Flanders, Library Director Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont Street Lawrence, KS 66044-2371 785-843-3833 flanders@lawrence.lib.ks.us "We have tomorrow bright before us like a flame." -- Langston Hughes From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 15:01:07 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] YA booklists (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: MEUCHEL Aimee D Subject: YA booklists Eugene Public Library is opening its first branch early next year and we are building our collection from scratch. We want to give our patrons the best possible selection and choices. To this end, I am assisting the branch manager in creating the collection for the juvenile and young adult fiction collections. I have searched through the Children's Catalog and the Middle and Junior High School Catalog. I have also searched the web and printed out Patrick Jones 100 best paperbacks and Kay E. Vandergrift's 100 list for young adult materials. Do any of you know of any other great resources on the web that would assist me in building a great core collection for a small branch library (under 10,000 volumes total)? Please send your responses to me directly and if there is a great interest in the answers, I will post them to each discussion group. Thank you so much for your time. Aimee Meuchel Reference Assistant Bethel Branch From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 17:46:12 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] OptiClear optical diversion filter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Elizabeth Cook Subject: OptiClear optical diversion filter It has been suggested that we put OptiClear optical diversion filters on our Internation stations for privacy protection. Has anyone had experience using this product? Did it work as advertised? Any information on this, or a similiar product, would be greatly appreciated. Elizabeth Cook Beloit Public Library Beloit, WI From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 19:31:12 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: Post in text please! Message-ID: I've got two posts which can't use here folks..one in MSWord (all those formatting tags) the other MIME encoded to base 64..please post in plain text..if you create something in WP, MS, Claris, whatever, do a SaveAs text for your postings. Let's not lose your valuable contributions in a fog of cybertags and wrappers, eh? Thanks! Sara Weissman co-moderator From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 22:15:09 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: Job posting Message-ID: LIBRARIAN II LUBBOCK, TEXAS JOB #23510 The City of Lubbock, TX (population 196,000) is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Librarian II who supervises and administers library programs at a branch library or interlibrary loan program. Performs related duties as required. This position will report to Mahon Library/West Texas Library System. This position requires completion of a MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited institution with one to two years professional library experience. Knowledge of principles and practices of library science; computer applications related to library functions. Requires possession of a Texas Driver's License. Ability to effectively provide customer service to library patrons; evaluate, acquire and properly catalog library materials. Ability to develop and implement library programs; operate computer and software. Serves as Assistant Coordinator of the West Texas Library System; a state-funded grant program with offices located in the Lubbock City-County Library. Duties include planning and conducting workshops for area libraries in a 29-county area, consulting with area libraries in various areas by mail, telephone and on-site; assisting in the planning and operation of other system programs, such as audiovisual programs, automation projects and the collection development program. Excellent communications skills are necessary. Must be able to utilize and apply a teamwork approach to management. Closing Date: October 29, 1999 Salary Grade: P02 Salary: $29,723.20 Annually To apply, submit application to: Human Resources, City of Lubbock, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457. All applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Resume must be accompanied by an application. The City of Lubbock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Telephone Number (806)-775-2311 or 1-800-621-0793 INTERNET HOME PAGE www.ci.lubbock.tx.us (The City of Lubbock is under the Texas Public Information Act and information from your resume/application may be subject to release to the public.) From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Oct 18 23:03:10 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] More Censors After Harry Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: More Censors After Harry Potter Family Friendly Libraries has provided a readers' advisory against Harry Potter. See: http://www.fflibraries.org/HPRNo3.htm Not only is Harry Potter a bad influence--but this is particularly true for "Christian parents," says the FFL. "The Harry Potter book series focuses on the dark side of religion." (I guess that would be the part of religion where kids who aren't interested in books suddenly become avid readers...) Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY http://www.shenpublib.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 19 07:38:54 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:43 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Another book tape story (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rory Litwin Subject: Another book tape story This is an odd booktape story. In a previous life as an art student, I did a project that was a tableau made primarily of book tape on a four-foot square piece of coated plywood. I used probably a dozen rolls of booktape. That is a lot of book tape, enough so that the smell of it was very strong and hemp-like. The art piece stunk in more ways than one, but I think that has more to do with the fact that I'm not a good artist than the advisability of using booktape to make art. Book tape has lines, thickness, is semi-transparent, and tears easily when broken, and I think if it's used right and combined with other media it can stop looking like what it is (booktape) and begin to convey artistic meaning. I combined the booktape with other kinds of tape and office supplies, with the idea of making something unexpected out of the stuff of a typical mundane work life, but it didn't work. I think a better artist might have better luck, and probably someone will or is already doing artwork with this kind of material. Rory Litwin ------------------------------------------------------- Rory Litwin email: rory@libr.org PO Box 720511 phone: (408) 286-6409 San Jose, CA 95172 http://libr.org/rory ------------------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 19 07:42:41 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:43 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Next time there's a blizzard... (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Next time there's a blizzard... Next time there's a blizzard, and I'm socked in the house with no hope of getting out, I'm going to take all those book tape stories and collect them on a page called "The Book Tape Chronicles." If I were truly cool, I'd figure out how to generate this dynamically, but I'll have to be half-cool and create a static page. (Though now I'm cc'ing a couple of gurus on this to ask them for advice...) Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY http://www.shenpublib.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 19 10:28:11 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:43 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Cell phones (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jamie McQuinn Subject: Re: Cell phones Bonnie N. Case wrote: > > We've had cell phones ring during story hour, and mothers carry on > conversations within hearing of the story hour, as well as phones ringing > and conversations in other inappropriate places. > We've considered trying to write a policy, or just posting a sign at the > door like the "no smoking" signs with a red bar across a cell phone. > It's not easy to legislate good sense. I am not a children's librarian, but I have found this technique to work when I have addressed groups of children or adults. It is the same technique that my teachers used on me when I was in school. When someone starts talking (in this case, on a cell phone) I stop talking and just look at them. Soon, the rest of the class looks at them as well. Eventually, the offender notices that they have become the center of attention and shuts up. This might be more effective than a sign. FWIW -- "Once you have someone's ear, simply pull gently: the rest of him is conveniently attached." --Manus Hand James A. McQuinn, Manager EC Doren Branch Library Dayton & Montgomery County Public Library 701 Troy St. Dayton, Ohio 45404 937-227-9506 FAX: 973-224-4773 O- | The opinions expressed here are my own and | | not necessarily those of my employer. | From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 19 15:05:12 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:43 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB digest 1029 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SCHAU_DAVID/KCPL_11@hp9k.kanawha.lib.wv.us Subject: PUBLIB digest 1029 Jeffie Williams related in a recent post that students searching the internet seem to have an "attitude". They are saying verbally and with body language that they can find what they need and do need an "old" librarian from the precomputer era to help them. I see the results of their searches and it scares me. One student had to have web sites about Pearl Harbor and he indicated to me that he did want any help now or any time in the future. I looked over his shoulder later and saw that his first site was titled. "Pearl Harbor: A Hoax" I wanted to intervene and ask him how reliable, valid and accurate this kind of site was, but he wanted no part of an "old librarian" David Schau From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 19 15:05:25 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:43 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] range of reference services (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Suzanne Morlock Subject: range of reference services I am looking for information on the range of services provided by reference in your medium-ish public library. I am especially interested in unique service, special programs or instruction, atypical ways you approach your work, exceptional results you've experienced, staffing issues resolved in a win-win way, and any other reference cleverness that you'd like to share. Suzanne Morlock Reference Supervisor Teton County Library P.O. Box 1629 Jackson, WY 83001 smorlock@will.state.wy.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 19 15:05:41 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:43 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FYI: CDT Action Alert! Call Congress today! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: FYI: CDT Action Alert! Call Congress today! Congress is working RIGHT NOW to finish the bills appropriating funds to run the federal government for next year. One of these bills -- covering the Labor, Education, & other departments -- is being used to launch a sneak attack on Internet free speech! Without any hearings or debate, Rep. Ernest Istook (R-OK) added language that requires ALL computers purchased or operated by schools or libraries with federal funds to install and use filtering software to "ensure" that minors are prevented from accessing material that is either obscene or child pornography. Local schools and libraries are better able than the federal government to decide the best way to keep children safe and to help them have positive, age-appropriate experiences online. Filtering technology is one option, but not the only choice available, and the federal government should not lock schools and libraries into a single technology choice that may become obsolete in a few years time. This is especially true given the unavoidable facts that filtering software cannot "ensure" that minors are protected from viewing material that may be illegal, and will doubtlessly prevent access to some constitutionally protected Internet speech. There are three steps you can take to oppose this threat to the Internet. Your representative needs to hear from you! First, call your member of Congress. We can provide their name and telephone number if you don't know it -- just go to http://www.cdt.org/action and enter your zip code! Tell his or her office your concerns. Use these words if you feel tongue-tied: Staffer: Hello, Rep.XXXXXX's office. You: I'm calling to oppose the federal mandate on using Internet filtering software in schools & libraries. Please tell Rep. Barrett to oppose those provisions that Rep. Istook snuck into the Labor appropriations bill, H.R. 3037, without any debate or hearings. Local schools and libraries should make their own decisions about how to provide children with Internet access -- not the federal government! Staffer: Thanks, bye! Second, let the CDT know how it went! Go to http://www.cdt.org/action/, and use the feedback form to tell us what happened. Or you can send an email back to me at mclark@cdt.org Lastly, please forward this message to other individuals interested in Freedom of Speech issues on the Internet until Friday, October 29, 1999. Information for their Representative is available at http://www.cdt.org/action/ For more information on this threat to free speech, look at CDT's legislation page: http://www.cdt.org/legislation/106th/speech/ , and particularly http://www.cdt.org/legislation/106th/speech/istook.html. For additional analysis of this, and other current congressional attacks on Internet speech: http://www.cdt.org/publications/pp_5.23.shtml If you have any questions or comments about this action, feel free to contact me. Michael -- Michael Clark, Assistant Webmaster Center for Democracy and Technology 1634 Eye Street NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 voice: 202-637-9800 fax: 202-637-0968 mclark@cdt.org http://www.cdt.org/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 19 21:48:36 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:43 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1030 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jeffie Williams Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1030 I did say that but I also said that most students are grateful for any help provided. There are always going to be people who refuse to value the opportunity that they have in professional researchers at the library both high school students and adults. Fortunately for me they are the minority right now. There are some vocal ones though and I'm having the experience of being told by adult professionals (non-library) that within the next 20 years computers are going to replace me:) Everybody will know how to use the computer, etc. I don't think anything has the potential of being as "user friendly" as a librarian though. I just nod and go on my merry way towards being obsolete. Jeffie Williams >Topic No. 7 > >Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 12:05:12 -0700 (PDT) >From: SCHAU_DAVID/KCPL_11@hp9k.kanawha.lib.wv.us >To: publib >Subject: PUBLIB digest 1029 >Message-ID: >MIME-Version: 1.0 >Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII > >Jeffie Williams related in a recent post that students searching the >internet seem to have an "attitude". They are saying verbally and with >body language that they can find what they need and do need an "old" >librarian from the precomputer era to help them. I see the results of >their searches and it scares me. One student had to have web sites >about Pearl Harbor and he indicated to me that he did want any help now >or any time in the future. I looked over his shoulder later and saw >that his first site was titled. "Pearl Harbor: A Hoax" I wanted to >intervene and ask him how reliable, valid and accurate this kind of site >was, but he wanted no part of an "old librarian" > >David Schau > From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Oct 19 23:45:03 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:43 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: David Burt -- Filtering Facts Subject: Re: Potter On Wednesday, October 20, 1999 1:42 AM, Karen G. Schneider [SMTP:kgs@bluehighways.com] wrote: > Family Friendly Libraries has provided a readers' advisory against Harry >Potter. See: >Not only is Harry Potter a bad influence--but this is particularly true for >"Christian parents," says the FFL. "The Harry Potter book series focuses on >the dark side of religion." (I guess that would be the part of religion >where kids who aren't interested in books suddenly become avid readers...) > Just out of curiosity, Karen, since you seem to think it is appropriate for schools to use novels about Witchcraft in the public school classroom (which is the gist of Karen Jo's complaint), do you also think it is appropriate to have classroom texts with biblical themes? ..not that I'm expecting an answer. Also, notice how the mere suggestion that a book is not appropriate classroom material brands one "a censor". Is it any wonder parents are afraid to speak out, with librarians like Karen promoting intimidation and name-calling tactics? BTW, How long do you think it will be before someone accuses me of "wanting to censor Harry Potter", just for merely *questioning* what Karen said? 5 seconds? David Burt, President Filtering Facts http://www.filteringfacts.org dburt@afo.net Phone/fax 503 635-7048 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:45:23 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Metta Lansdale Subject: Re: Potter Oh for gosh sake, David. We are talking about a *story* here! An entertaining, nonthreatening story! What about Wizard of Oz? That had a scary and a nice witch, a wizard, little green men and, gasp, functioning opium poppies. Is this also on your hit list? It is time to stop these efforts to control people and let people decide what they will and will not read -- stop trying to make those decisions for them. I am sorry but this is tedious. If some parents think Harry Potter is not good literature for their children then they should not acquire it for their children; but they have no business trying to make decisions for other parents. And neither do you. What other people read is not your affair. Libraries or bookstores, placing titles on a shelf, are not forcing a book a picture or an idea down people's throats. And I shoudl think you would have more respect for your fellow parents than to think they cannot develop discerning judgement. They do not need you or censorious librarians to make decisions for them. Please desist. On Tue, 19 Oct 1999, David Burt -- Filtering Facts wrote: > On Wednesday, October 20, 1999 1:42 AM, Karen G. Schneider > [SMTP:kgs@bluehighways.com] wrote: > > Family Friendly Libraries has provided a readers' advisory against Harry > >Potter. See: > >Not only is Harry Potter a bad influence--but this is particularly true > for > >"Christian parents," says the FFL. "The Harry Potter book series focuses > on > >the dark side of religion." (I guess that would be the part of religion > >where kids who aren't interested in books suddenly become avid readers...) > > > > Just out of curiosity, Karen, since you seem to think it is appropriate for > schools to use novels about Witchcraft in the public school classroom > (which is the gist of Karen Jo's complaint), do you also think it is > appropriate to have classroom texts with biblical themes? > > .not that I'm expecting an answer. > > Also, notice how the mere suggestion that a book is not appropriate > classroom material brands one "a censor". Is it any wonder parents are > afraid to speak out, with librarians like Karen promoting intimidation and > name-calling tactics? > > BTW, How long do you think it will be before someone accuses me of "wanting > to censor Harry Potter", just for merely *questioning* what Karen said? 5 > seconds? > > David Burt, President > Filtering Facts > http://www.filteringfacts.org > dburt@afo.net > Phone/fax 503 635-7048 > > Metta T. Lansdale, Jr. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:47:36 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mike Tribby Subject: Re: Potter At 08:45 PM 10/19/99 -0700, David Burt wrote: >BTW, How long do you think it will be before someone accuses me of "wanting >to censor Harry Potter", just for merely *questioning* what Karen said? 5 >seconds? > David; So do you? Do you support the FFL point of view? What are your feelings on the merits of their argument? I don't wish to prejudge your intentions, but I can't tell what you think about the very issues you raise. I'm able to sense that you don't agree with Karen or think that she and others have opinions with much merit, but that's all that's really clear. Sometimes on this list you seem to me to imply that those with whom you disagree are intolerant and prejudge your arguments, yet in this case that seems to be what you're doing. I, for one, think it is "appropriate to have classroom texts with biblical themes", but not to exclude other themes which may conflict with the Biblical ones. Mike Tribby Senior Cataloger Quality Books Inc. mike.tribby@dawson.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:48:11 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB-NET] [PUBLIB] OptiClear optical diversion filter (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 09:24:34 -0400 (EDT) From: Donna Winter To: PUBLIB Cc: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: [PUBLIB-NET] [PUBLIB] OptiClear optical diversion filter (fwd) The major drawback to privacy screens is that when more than one person is trying to view the screen (people who are working together, or staff person trying to instruct a new user/someone having trouble) it is very difficult to see the screen. The screen is also darkened, so someone with vision problems has difficulty. ---------------------------- Donna Winter Livonia Civic Center Library Reference Librarian, Adult Services 32777 Five Mile Road email: dwinter@tln.lib.mi.us Livonia, Michigan phone: (734) 466-2494 ref. desk: (734) 466-2490 http://tln.lib.mi.us/~dwinter http://livonia.lib.mi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:48:31 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: PUBLIB digest 1030 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Newell, Sandy" Subject: RE: PUBLIB digest 1030 I will be presenting a workshop for public librarians in November on Collection Development and Management and would like to know how the Internet and electronic resources have impacted how you do collection development. How has the Internet changed selection decisions? Are there subjects which you now provide primarily by the Internet? What are they and why did you make this decision? How do your web page developers interact with your collection development staff and with subject specialists? What kind of collection development written policies do you have related to the Internet and technology? How has your selection of other electronic resources changed? Are you purchasing more items in CD Rom and via on-line subscription? I would appreciate any other thoughts related to this topic. You are welcome to post your responses on PubLib or send them to me. Sandy Newell State Library of Florida snewell@mail.dos.state.fl.us 850-487-2651 850-488-2746 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:48:42 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Credit Cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Linda Scott Subject: Credit Cards Thanks to everyone who sent me the information on how libraries are using credit cards. We have convinced our Board to allow us to have one, too! Several people asked for a summary on usage/benefits, so here it is: 1. The most often mentioned usage was for travel - reserving rooms as well as airfare. Library staff did not need to use personal cards for these large amounts. 2. End of reimbursements for charges on the card. Reimbursements can take a long and sometimes frustrating time. 3. Usage at conferences for buying books and other items. 4. Usage around town when a good bargain on supplies presents itself. 5. Reduces the time/expenses of cutting individual checks for purchases. 6. Quick delivery when time counts. Prepaids and p.o. preparation can take a very long time. 7. Orders placed with companies who do not take purchase orders - the internet or small presses and companies doing mail order or local merchants. 8. Buying things at the local bookstore or Sam's Club, etc. are easier with the card and much better than petty cash. 9. Purchases on the card are delivery protected by the card company. An undelivered or broken item can become the card vendor's problem, too. Prepaid orders are a big problem here, it seems. Thank you all again. I hope I have included everything you told me. Linda Scott Penn Hills Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:49:35 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Harry Potter books et al (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mark Furukawa" Subject: Re: Harry Potter books et al Are there still professional librarians working in libraries? Am I alone, or just feeling old and grouchy this morning? I have seen a number of posting concerning the "censorship" efforts of various individuals and/or interest groups who object to something we have on our shelves. Our *professional* response should be a re-evaluation of the item(s) and a review of our selection policies so that we make a reasoned, professional response to objections. Instead what I hear is "knee-jerk liberalism" (excuse the labeling) with emotional, snobbish, holier-than-thou (though this last is an oxymoron when applied to the responses I've been seeing), priggish lambasting of the ignorant fools who dare to question our collection and therefore our professionalism. Who made you the infallible keepers of the *right* way? I for one have made many mistakes in my 25 year career as a librarian --I have bought books I shouldn't have (sometimes because the review was inadequate, sometimes because I didn't read the review carefully enough) and I have not bought books that I should have. Both mistakes are easy to rectify -- reexamine the title and make a new selection decision. [Some may think this rant is another of my myriad mistakes] If a title fits the selection policy and the policy is still valid, by all means defend the *need* to have the title on the shelf. But let's also respect the right of others to have a different opinion, no matter how wrong we may think they are. When we're perfect we can dictate -- until then, don't spit on those who you think are beneath you or you may find yourself wiping your own forehead. Or, to put it another way, your head isn't in the clouds, it's in another dark place where the sun don't shine. Mark Furukawa, Branch Head Hobart Township Branches of Lake County (IN) Public Library 100 Main Street Hobart, IN 46342 USA 219.942.2243 fax: 219.947.1823 mfurukaw@lakeco.lib.in.us =========================== May I deal with honor, May I act with courage, May I achieve humility. from "Straight" by Dick Francis =========================== > Topic No. 3 > > Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 20:03:10 -0700 (PDT) > From: "Karen G. Schneider" > To: publib > Subject: More Censors After Harry Potter > Message-ID: > MIME-Version: 1.0 > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII > > Family Friendly Libraries has provided a readers' advisory against Harry > Potter. See: > > http://www.fflibraries.org/HPRNo3.htm > > Not only is Harry Potter a bad influence--but this is particularly true for > "Christian parents," says the FFL. "The Harry Potter book series focuses on > the dark side of religion." (I guess that would be the part of religion > where kids who aren't interested in books suddenly become avid readers...) > > > Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com > Assistant Director of Technology > Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY > http://www.shenpublib.org > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:49:53 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Chris Kuechmann" Subject: Job Posting This is my first attempt at doing a job posting. I have though posted before to the list. I hope that this comes through okay. Any suggestions you may have related to this are appreciated. Please feel free to edit, including the leaving out of this paragraph. Thank you. NEWBURGH (OHIO TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM): ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN Description: A growing two library system five miles east of Evansville seeks individual with significant public library reference experience; management experience; extensive knowledge of print, electronic, and Internet reference sources; familiarity with popular books/authors; excellent English communication skills; excellent public service and interpersonal skills; and a strong interest/willingness to implement quality adult programming and innovative services. Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of adult department including adult department budget; collection development in all formats; reference customer services and materials; management of print and computer reference resources equipment; and adult programming. Supervises Circulation Supervisor, 2 part-time and 2 full-time Assistant Librarians, 2 part-time Library Aides, and volunteers. Serves as a member of the Administrative Team. Works closely with team members. Works with Newburgh Building Manager and Circulation Supervisor on all scheduling. Incumbent in this position will work one evening during the week and every third weekend (Saturday 8-5 and Sunday 1-5). Salary: Not specified. Includes very good benefits. Contact: Send letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to Christopher Kuechmann,Library Director, OTPLS, 23 West Jennings, Newburgh, IN 47630-1211 or fax to (812) 853-0509. May also e-mail requested information to ckuechmann@ohio.lib.in.us. For any questions, please call (812) 853-5468 and ask for Library Director. Closes: Open until filled. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:50:13 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Cell Phones (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "bmazin" Subject: Cell Phones Bonnie N. Case wrote about Cell Phones: >I've considered trying to write a policy, or just posting a sign at the > door like the "no smoking" signs with a red bar across a cell phone. We did that. Our network guy had a lot of fun making the signs and we posted them around the place. In practice, if someone is talking quietly we don't say anything, but if they're disturbing other people we do. Beth Mazin, Assistant Director Memorial Hall Library Elm Square, Andover, MA 01810 Voice: 978-623-8401 x 33 Fax: 978-623-8407 Email: bmazin@mhl.org www.mhl.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:50:34 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Karen Schneider at ILA (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dianne Harmon Subject: Karen Schneider at ILA Karen recently spoke on filters and filtering at the Illinois Library Association annual conference in Chicago. She did a great job of presenting information in a calm, reality-based way on a subject that can be controversial. By "reality-based" I mean that Karen focused on making choices for your library-- she didn't say you must never filter nor did she say you must filter. I could only attend one of her presentations but feedback from the other one was very positive. Good job, Karen. Dianne Harmon dharmon@joliet.lib.il.us Associate Director 815-740-2660 Joliet Public Library fax/815-740-6161 150 N. Ottawa www.joliet.lib.il.us Joliet, IL 60432 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:51:05 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Colowick Subject: Re: Potter I just finished reading the first Potter book. Far from promoting darkness and evil, the book has a number of positive themes: - appreciation for the unique gifts and abilities of each individual - the practical application of things learned in school - the importance of friendship and loyalty - the need to stand up for what you know is right Nowhere in the book do the protagonists worship a god or goddess of any kind. If the author had omitted all use of the words "witch" and "witchcraft" (which she seems to equate with "wizard" and "wizardry"), the books would not be drawing this kind of attention. Which reminds me of another lesson Harry teacher us (and I must paraphrase now as the book has gone to another patron): - Fear of saying the name of a thing increases our fear of the thing itself. The trouble with the "classic" reading proposed by FFL is that the stories and characters are far removed in time from anything today's children can relate to. Hooray for Harry, a modern-day hero! ********************************************************************* Susan M. Colowick Port Angeles Public Library 2210 S. Peabody Port Angeles, WA 98362 360-417-8501 scolowick@nols.org http://www.nols.org/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:51:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: holiday closures/Y2K affect (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jamie McQuinn Subject: Re: holiday closures/Y2K affect Hi, Couldn't pass this one up... Jill Patterson wrote: > (since when do cash registers have computer chips in them?)! Since about the same time computer chips were invented. NCR (National Cash Register) right here in Dayton, OH, produced one of the first electronic cash registers in the 1950's. They were one of the leaders in computer design in the 1960's and made an ill fated move into desktop PCs in the 1980's. Today, nearly all cash registers are programmable computers. Good luck in Y2K! -- "Once you have someone's ear, simply pull gently: the rest of him is conveniently attached." --Manus Hand James A. McQuinn, Manager EC Doren Branch Library Dayton & Montgomery County Public Library 701 Troy St. Dayton, Ohio 45404 937-227-9506 FAX: 973-224-4773 O- | The opinions expressed here are my own and | | not necessarily those of my employer. | From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 14:52:46 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] E-books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Deborah Wiesehan Subject: E-books Our library has recently purchased an E-book. We are wondering what other libraries are doing with regards to circulation of the E-book. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you! Deborah Wiesehan Patchogue-Medford Library Patchogue, NY From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 16:52:25 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Vacancies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Donnette Hall Subject: Library Vacancies CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER October 20, 1999 Come join one of North Carolina's fastest growing library systems! Our three new branch libraries have created openings for managers and entry-level librarians. Cumberland County is located in the heart of North Carolina and offers a mixture of cultural diversity and southern hospitality. In addition to a dynamic library system, our area has a beautiful climate, cultural activities, dining and shopping, recreation, golf, and nightlife. We are now recruiting for the following positions: Librarian IV - North Regional Branch Manager (Position # 1201) Searching for experienced leader to manage regional branch library with staff of 19 FT (6 MLS) and 14 PT. Branch offers full range of children's, teen and adult programming; as well as public Internet terminals, activity room, conference room, quiet study room and plenty of parking. Requirements include 4 years experience as a MLS professional librarian and two years of library supervisory experience. Salary begins at $37,347. Librarian II - 2 Positions: Young Adult Coordinator - HQ (Position # 1464) and Information Services Assistant Manager - HQ (Position # 1451): Searching for librarians to supervise and coordinate the library's young adult services and information services. Must have 18-24 months experience as a MLS professional librarian. Six months supervisory experience preferred. Salary begins at $31,176. Librarian I - (Children's) 3 Positions: Position # 1474 = HQ, position # 1465 = Bordeaux Branch, and position # 1333 = Spring Lake Branch: Need energetic librarians who will provide programming, reference services, reader's advisory service and collection development for the Children's Department. Salary begins at $28,422. Librarian I - (Young Adult), 2 positions: Position # 1249 = East Regional Branch, and position # 1332 = Spring Lake Branch: Customer-oriented librarian who will provide information services (electronic and print) to include answering reference questions and organizing adult and teen programming. Salary begins at $28,422. Candidates must possess an ALA accredited MLS degree. Negative drug test required. Please submit resume with references to Mr. James Lawson, County Personnel, P.O. Drawer 1829, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Copy to: Ms. Donnette Hall, Personnel Admin. Asst., CCPL&IC, 300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5000. CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER Stats: Total MLS staff = 48 Service Population = 300,000 Headquarters Library 80,000 Square feet Opened 1986 Bordeaux Branch Library 10,000 Square feet Opened 1985 Cliffdale Branch Library 18,000 Square feet Opened 1991 East Regional Branch Library 21,000 Square feet Opened Feb, 1999 Hope Mills Branch Library 11,200 Square feet Opened 1992 North Regional Branch Library 24,000 Square feet Opened 1998 Spring Lake Branch Library 12,000 Square feet Opened June, 1999 For further information, contact Ms. Donnette Hall, Personnel Administrative Assistant at (910) 483-1580, FAX: (910) 486-5372; E-Mail: dhall@cumberland.lib.nc.us. Please visit our web site at: http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 16:52:51 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Brian Smith Subject: Re: Potter At 08:46 PM 10/19/99 -0700, David Burt wrote: >Is it any wonder parents are >afraid to speak out, with librarians like Karen promoting intimidation and >name-calling tactics? This is an odd statement, coming as it does from someone who recently took part of one of Ms. Schneider's mailing list messages grossly out of context to say that she was "defending child pornography." Wasn't that a name-calling tactic and an attempt at intimidation? Brian Smith Assistant Head of Adult Services Villa Park (IL) Public Library http://www.villapark.lib.il.us/ bsmith@linc.lib.il.us .. But writing only on my own behalf =========== "If you didn't want them to think, you shouldn't have given them library cards." -- _Getting Straight_ (1970) From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 20:59:45 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: Harry Potter is scary! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: FW: Harry Potter is scary! One of my LVDL colleagues sent this post to me. If you think Karen Jo Gounaud's take on Harry Potter is something, try Berit Kjos (the "Crossroad") link! (He doesn't like Pokemon, either--see his "other articles" file.) Nann@the library in Lake Villa, Illinois > Some people are bothered by the editing for an American audience-the > assumption that American kids wouldn't understand Mum, rather than Mom, > for example. Well, maybe, but fear of occultism and the books' popularity seems to be the main factor driving the opposition. And for Christians with a worldview in which sorcery and witchcraft are real and threatening, I suppose the objections are understandable. Rev. Kjos has a review of the Harry Potter books which I'd recommend only because he seems to have actually read the books. Elsewhere on the site you can find his criticisms of other "unhealthy influences" (feminism, multiculturalism, outcome-based education, etc.). http://www.crossroad.to/text/articles/Harry9-99.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 21:00:09 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Andrea Johnson Subject: Re: Potter I don't know if Karen answered this, but I'd like to inject my own opinion. Yes, David, I think it's perfectly appropriate to use novels with Biblical themes. I read several of them when I was in school. "Inherit the Wind," for example, which includes quite a bit of discussion of the Bible. Note the fact, though, that I refer to *novels* with Biblical themes, while you refer to "classroom texts." A subtle distinction, perhaps, but an important one. Andrea Johnson Cook Memorial Library -- Libertyville, IL > On Tue, 19 Oct 1999, David Burt -- Filtering Facts wrote: > > > Just out of curiosity, Karen, since you seem to think it is appropriate for > > schools to use novels about Witchcraft in the public school classroom > > (which is the gist of Karen Jo's complaint), do you also think it is > > appropriate to have classroom texts with biblical themes? > > > > .not that I'm expecting an answer. > > > > Also, notice how the mere suggestion that a book is not appropriate > > classroom material brands one "a censor". Is it any wonder parents are > > afraid to speak out, with librarians like Karen promoting intimidation and > > name-calling tactics? > > > > BTW, How long do you think it will be before someone accuses me of "wanting > > > to censor Harry Potter", just for merely *questioning* what Karen said? 5 > > seconds? > > > > David Burt, President > > Filtering Facts > > http://www.filteringfacts.org > > dburt@afo.net > > Phone/fax 503 635-7048 > > > > > > Metta T. Lansdale, Jr. > > > ===== ---------------------------------------------------------- Organized people are just too lazy to look for things. Andrea Johnson andielib@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 21:00:43 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Harry Potter and the lightning fast response of David Burt (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joanne Turnbull Subject: Harry Potter and the lightning fast response of David Burt Wow, Mr. Burt never misses an opportunity to slap down a librarian!! Although I'm not Karen I'd like to respond that I would have no problem with stories with a "biblical theme" as Mr. Burt puts it. As a matter of fact, Moses and the many miracles of Jesus can make as entertaining a story as any fictional novel. It should perhaps be put in the context that "facts" about Jesus and his predecessors come from the mists of recorded time and like King Arthur are probably highly embroidered but entertaining stories with perhaps a kernel of truth somewhere in there. Course, I don't come from the Bible Belt but from the Heretical North.... From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 21:01:24 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Harry Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jill Patterson Subject: Harry Potter In the pro and con arguments about Harry Potter, please remember that the FFL argument against HP was for school libraries in general and specifically, teachers reading the book to the class where the students are a "captive" audience. I may be wrong, but I don't think FFL said anything about HP in the public library in this particular essay. I believe that we must be sensitive to students' diverse backgrounds when a book is being read to the class. However, I really hope that no teacher decides to read _Little Lord Fauntleroy_ to her class, even if it is a FFL-recommended title! Jill Patterson jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us Glendora Public Library 140 S. Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741 Tel: 626/852-4896 FAX: 626/852-4899 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 21:02:10 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Harry Potter books et al (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: James Asbury Subject: Re: Harry Potter books et al Mark Furukawa wrote: > Are there still professional librarians working in libraries? Am I alone, or > just feeling old and grouchy this morning? Ummm... This is a trick question, right? ;-) > I have seen a number of posting concerning the "censorship" efforts of > various individuals and/or interest groups who object to something we have > on our shelves. Our *professional* response should be a re-evaluation of > the item(s) and a review of our selection policies so that we make a > reasoned, professional response to objections. Instead what I hear is > "knee-jerk liberalism" (excuse the labeling) with emotional, snobbish, > holier-than-thou (though this last is an oxymoron when applied to the > responses I've been seeing), priggish lambasting of the ignorant fools who > dare to question our collection and therefore our professionalism. Wait wait wait. While the context of some of posts have been fairly liberal in tone, I for one have been even handed in my opposition of censorship by either side of the political spectrum. Several others here have been, as well. It is intellectual freedom that we are arguing for, not one side of a political scale or another. True, when books are challenged, they should always pass through the reconsideration process. But come on, Mark. How seriously are we supposed to reconsider this book? I'm trying to picture the public library or public school library where Harry WOULDN'T fit the selection criteria. Not all challenges are equal. Are we going to seriously consider removing World Book Encyclopedia even if someone objects to it? I think not. Are we seriously going to consider removing the hottest series of children's books come along in ages? I think not. -- "Berry" jamesasbury@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 21:04:15 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Nation of Islam Link Removed because of Content (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: James Asbury Subject: Nation of Islam Link Removed because of Content > > Is the removal of a book or video from one's library > > at the behest of an outraged taxpayer due to what > > that taxpayer considers to be objectionable content > > or removal of a picture from a museum's display > > because of a Mayor's displeasure at its expression > > of ideas situations analogous to the removal of a > > web site in response to an expression of disapproval > > for objectionable content? > > > > What happened may have been bad or good, but it was NOT censorship, > and to > call it censorship is a mistake when there are many cases or REAL > censorship to be fought. The website was not censored, it was removed > from > a list. This might be a bad thing, but it's hardly the equivalent of > filtering a web site or pulling a book off the shelf. > > The list is a list of sites recommended for children. Librarians used > their professional judgment to decide which sites should go on the > list > and which sites stayed off. Because a site did not make the list does > not mean it was censored, only that the list compilers felt it did not > belong there. Taking it off means the same thing. Are they bowing to > "pressure" or reconsidering the selection? Does it matter? I had resisted calling this censorship until I read the reasoning behind the removal. Now, I don't see what else you can call it. It is censorship because an access point was removed due to disapproval of content, based on its point of view. Caroline Ward admitted as much. This is no different from taking a book like Heather Has Two Mommies out of the children's section and placing it in the adult section, or worse putting it behind the circ desk requiring parental permission to check it out. Just because selection criteria and processes were used to excuse the removal of the link doesn't excuse it. If the selection criteria violate the First Amendment, they are flawed criteria and thus invalid. One could as easily say in the selection policy that no gay friendly sites would be linked. Does that keep it from being censorship when such a site is discovered on a list of links and removed? Of course not. Libraries do this every day when they place in their collection development policies things like "books offending members of blah blah race or containing stereotypes of any kind should not be added to the collection," then turn around and "weed" books based on these criteria. That is no less censorship than burning them on the library lawn. I resent David Burt using this issue as a crowing point, but just because he does doesn't mean it isn't censorship. We need to do something about it, not pretend it isn't what it is. -- "Berry" jamesasbury@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 21:17:30 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Harry Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: James Asbury Subject: Re: Harry Potter Jill Patterson wrote: > > In the pro and con arguments about Harry Potter, please remember that the > FFL argument against HP was for school libraries in general and > specifically, teachers reading the book to the class where the students are > a "captive" audience. Perhaps, but a teacher and the school should allow for children to step out during readings they consider offensive or troublesome. While it isn't fair to force a book on a child, it also isn't fair for one child's belief system to trump the right of the other children to hear it. And that is the REAL target for the FFL people and David Burt. They aren't concerned about their own children. They want to protect everyone else's. THAT is why this is a problem, and why such censorship (there, I use it, David) attempts should be resisted. -- "Berry" jamesasbury@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 22:45:45 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Potter (Burt) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: mellifur@tiac.net Subject: Re: Potter (Burt) David, I think you have a fine future as a bait shop owner. >Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 20:45:03 -0700 (PDT) >From: David Burt -- Filtering Facts >Subject: Re: Potter >Just out of curiosity, Karen, since you seem to think it is appropriate for >schools to use novels about Witchcraft in the public school classroom >(which is the gist of Karen Jo's complaint), do you also think it is >appropriate to have classroom texts with biblical themes? > >.not that I'm expecting an answer. > >Also, notice how the mere suggestion that a book is not appropriate >classroom material brands one "a censor". Is it any wonder parents are >afraid to speak out, with librarians like Karen promoting intimidation and >name-calling tactics? > >BTW, How long do you think it will be before someone accuses me of "wanting >to censor Harry Potter", just for merely *questioning* what Karen said? 5 >seconds? > >David Burt, President >Filtering Facts >http://www.filteringfacts.org >dburt@afo.net >Phone/fax 503 635-7048 > M. Neiman mellifur@tiac.net Welles-Turner Memorial Library Glastonbury, CT http://www.wtmlib.com The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my organization. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 23:35:24 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Harry Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Dan Robinson" Subject: Re: Harry Potter Well. why not? It could introduce students to the upper classes... A teacher or librarian shouldn't be stopped from reading stories to a class, whether it's Dr Suess, Harry Potter, The Hobbit, or Little Lord Fauntleroy. Actually, in this day and age (and in years before), students who couldn't listen to certain types of stories or participate in certain class activities always let the teacher know and alternate activiities were provided... with no shame or disgrace attached. It was accepted as a normal event by all. Dan Robinson drobinson@hwwilson.com On 20 Oct 99 at 18:02, Jill Patterson wrote: > In the pro and con arguments about Harry Potter, please remember that the > FFL argument against HP was for school libraries in general and > specifically, teachers reading the book to the class where the students are > a "captive" audience. I may be wrong, but I don't think FFL said anything > about HP in the public library in this particular essay. I believe that we > must be sensitive to students' diverse backgrounds when a book is being > read to the class. However, I really hope that no teacher decides to read > _Little Lord Fauntleroy_ to her class, even if it is a FFL-recommended > title! > > Jill Patterson jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us > Glendora Public Library 140 S. Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741 > Tel: 626/852-4896 FAX: 626/852-4899 > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Oct 20 23:36:28 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Potter (Burt) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Re: Potter (Burt) > David, I think you have a fine future as a bait shop owner. Doesn't that imply that he'd be successful at it? Regarding books with Biblical themes--it is hardly a new observation to point out that much (most?) of the great literature of this century has been Biblically-based, and this is also true for children's literature. The Chronicles of Narnia are a Christian allegory, as is Bridge to Terabithia, as is the L'Engle series that begins with A Wrinkle In Time. Even in revisiting an old childhood favorite--Gone-Away Lake--I discovered some gentle religious themes I hadn't seen before. Most books "about" witchcraft turn out to be Judeo-Christian religious allegories, including Pete Hamill's interesting book, Snow in August, which featured a young boy, a rabbi and a golem (and which was an easy book to talk to precocious readers). Of course, it's always good to browse other folks' lists. For those of us who actually read books, the inclusion of Gulliver's Travels on the FFL approved list is extremely interesting (certainly more interesting than Little Lord Faunterloy, though perhaps not intentionally). (It was on the FFL site as of 10-20-99 at 11 p.m. EST--I saved the page, for posterity.) I've always thought Swift had a rather frightening dry irony combined with a real love of vulgarity, though regardless of the content level, the language of Swift's era seems too challenging for even senior elementary students. At any rate, anyone who has read this classic is aware that a running theme in this 18th-century novel is Gulliver's first desire, on arriving in a new country, to relieve himself, as in the following example: "I went on one Side about two Hundred Yards, and beckoning to her not to look or to follow me, I hid myself between two Leaves of sorrel and there discharged the Necessities of Nature." Swift *never* misses an opportunity to describe, in great detail, how his characters pass waste, ooze excretions, etc; and of course, there's plenty of gratuitous violence, most of it quite mean-spirited. Not exactly Biblically-based, at least not in the way FFL means (though one could surmise--everyone poops, even Moses). But hey, more power to Gounaud for recommending a book notorious for over 200 years for its discussion of gross bodily functions. (For those of you intrigued by 18th-century potty humor, Gulliver may not be quite as much fun as the chamberpots in Tristam Shandy, but it's still up there.) Hard to figure out where Gulliver fits on the FFL list, but perhaps the inclusion of Gulliver's Travels was... a Necessity of Nature? ------------------------------------------------- Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY http://www.shenpublib.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 15:57:10 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:45 2005 Subject: Potter Message-ID: Sender: Patricia Latham Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1031 Talk about defensive! Jeez! Yes, it's ok to have books with biblical themes - with Muslim themes - with Jewish themes - ad infinitum: students need to be exposed to all beliefs. What better way than to read books that incorporate those cultures and beliefs in the story line? Because of the (very wise) separation of church and state, we can't pick out one of those beliefs or cultures and present it as the "truth," but we certainly need to have our children learn about all of them so they can learn to be critical thinkers. This makes them able to decide what's right for them; not merely able to spew forth the party line of one specific belief. Patty Latham lathampa@oplin.lib.oh.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 15:57:19 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference Librarian Position (New Grads Welcome) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Ellen Bell Subject: Reference Librarian Position (New Grads Welcome) Job Title: Reference Librarian Starting Salary: $24,767 + benefits for 36-hour week This position is at our main library in Martinsville. (For those who are not NASCAR fans, Martinsville is located about half way between Roanoke, VA, and Greensboro, NC.) Most weeks, the hours are roughly 9:30 to 5:30 Monday thru Friday, with an hour for lunch. That's 35 hours; you pick when you want to work the additional hour. If you are interested, please send your resume plus an unofficial copy of your degree or transcript to: Ellen Bell, Blue Ridge Regional Library P.O. Box 5264, Martinsville, VA 24115 Phone: 540/632-7125 x 224 FAX: 540/632-1660 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 15:57:27 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Harry Potter and "biblical themes" (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "David Giglio" Subject: Harry Potter and "biblical themes" >From: Joanne Turnbull >Wow, Mr. Burt never misses an opportunity to slap down a librarian!! >Although I'm not Karen I'd like to respond that I would have no >problem >with stories with a "biblical theme" as Mr. Burt puts it. As >a matter of >fact, Moses and the many miracles of Jesus can make as >entertaining a >story as any fictional novel. It should perhaps be >put in the context that >"facts" about Jesus and his predecessors >come from the mists of recorded >time and like King Arthur are probably highly embroidered but entertaining >stories with >perhaps a kernel of truth somewhere in there. Listen to the FFL crowd and consider some other biblical themes: Stories about fratricide (Cain and Abel),infanticide (Moses), genocide (Midianites), and other murders, sodomy (Sodom) are all found in the bible. We are hard-pressed to find themes, wholesome and otherwise, in literature that are not also found in the Bible. David J. Giglio Reference Librarian Dover Public Library Dover, Delaware djgiglio@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 15:57:38 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Branch Librarian (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Ellen Bell Subject: Branch Librarian Job Opening: Branch Librarian Starting Salary: $26,620 + benefits for 36-hour week We actually have two possibilities -- one at the main library and one at our Bassett Branch. Bassett is a small community on the Smith River, which I understand is a good place for trout fishing. It's about a half hour from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The second position would be a restructuring of what used to be a Reference Supervisor position. Rather than just one department, the individual would be responsible for the branch operation as a whole but would spend most of the time working in reference. For more information about either of these positions, feel free to call. To apply, send your resume plus an unofficial copy of your diploma or transcript to: Ellen Bell, Blue Ridge Regional Library P.O. Box 5264, Martinsville, VA 24115 Phone: 540/632-7125 x 224 FAX: 540/632-1660 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 15:57:47 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting-Youth Services Librarian (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 06:33:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Veronica Bielat To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting-Youth Services Librarian MONTHLY SALARY RANGE $40,780 - $50,154 LAST DATE TO FILE 5:00 PM, November 15, 1999 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Southfield Public Library (Metro Detroit area) is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, professional librarian as our Youth Services Coordinator. The Youth Services Coordinator will assume a leadership role in administering all aspects of the Youth Services division. The ideal candidate will posses a combination of the following characteristics: * Experience in effectively managing, leading and motivating staff. * Experience working with individuals, organizations and schools within a community. * Ability to work with and involve all segments of the community in activities and programs. * Considerable knowledge of current library technology, and embrace the use of technology in Youth Services. * Attuned to new trends in Youth Services, and have the ability to implement appropriate new trends in the Youth Room. * Ability to enhance existing programs and services, and evaluate the need for new programs and services to meet community needs. * Highly effective written, oral and interpersonal skills, as well as strong leadership skills, a high level of initiative and drive, interpersonal and cultural sensitivity and creative and flexible problem solving skills. In March, 1999, the residents of Southfield approved funding to build a new Southfield Public Library. The Youth Services Coordinator will play an important role in designing and planning the new Youth Room. The Southfield Public Library currently has a budgeted staff of 39 FTE employees including 5 Youth Division staff members. EXPERIENCE/DEGREE QUALIFICATIONS * Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA university with emphasis in youth services. * 3 years professional Library experience, preferably in Youth Division of a Public Library. * One year of supervisory experience or equivalent expertise gained through administration of projects and/or staff. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Apply by mail or fax your resume to: City of Southfield Human Resources Department 26000 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 or submit a resume via fax to (248) 354-9092 For more information about this position contact: Carol Mueller, Deputy City Librarian, Southfield Public Library Phone: (248) 948-0488 E-mail: csm@metronet.lib.mi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 15:57:55 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Skip Booth" Subject: Re: Potter In reading "Should Harry Potter go to Public School" on the FFL site and looking at the list of titles at the end recommended as substitutes for Harry, I couldn't help but think "gee, I am not sure these are appropriate titles either. Many are permeated with violence, death, harsh reality and disfunctional families. Lets not overlook the occult in a Christmas Carol where ghosts save a mortal. Actually it is a good list for a child born at the turn of the century. As public librarians we know these are for the most part not the titles a ten or eleven seeks out. Harry presents educators and parents with real opportunity to capture the imagination of children and engender some honest enthusiasm about reading. It is a real shame that this inevitable criticism has arisen. Damn Muggles! Skip Booth Information Systems Manager Anne Arundel County Public Library 5 Harry S Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 15:58:09 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Question Regarding Library Web-Based "Chat" (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Kenneth Dalhousie" Subject: Question Regarding Library Web-Based "Chat" Hi, I was wondering if any of you heavy-duty Cybrarians have set-up "chat" on your web servers, perhaps to allow your patrons to chat about library programs, events, etc.... If so, could you point me in the direction of information/sofware/expertise on how to do this? ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 15:58:35 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Harry Potter--from the child's view (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:20:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Karen Traynor To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Harry Potter--from the child's view At the dinner table last week, I brought up the topic of the recent concerns some people have expressed about the Harry Potter books. Over the summer, both my 11 yr old son and 14 year old daughter devoured the books. As a parent I was thrilled--my daughter has always been a rather reluctant reader. I actually found myself saying words I never thought would come out of MY mouth---"Please put that book down and come to the dinner table NOW! or "Turn off the light and get some sleep--you can read more tomorrow!" When they heard that some people think that children should not be reading this books, my daughter was so upset: "Do they think kids are STUPID? They are just books--do they think we are going to go out and do whatever we read in a BOOK? Get real!" My son, who has not quite hit that emotional teenage roller coaster yet, just commented "Geez, mom, they' re just fun to read--they;re not going to HURT anyone!" Out of the mouth of babes.... And as a public librarian, I would just like to add that all of the recent controversy has just made the book more popular than ever. The few Harry Potter hold-outs who hadn't requested a copy have added their names to the list to see what all of the fuss is about. I wonder if the FFL and other groups realized that they were just boosting sales and circulation. Karen Traynor Sullivan Free Library 519 McDonnell Street Chittenango, NY 13037 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 15:58:44 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Help with picking out a SmartBoard. (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:41:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Alan Holtz To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Help with picking out a SmartBoard. Dear one and all, I am looking for information aon SmartBoards (Electronic Whiteboards). I have already contacted the suppliers, catalogs, web sites, etc... What I am looking for is personnal experiences with certain brands. If you could help me, please e-mail me at acholtz@yahoo.com.Thank you,Alan C. HoltzWaukegan High School --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at Yahoo! Auctions. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 15:59:15 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: Ohio job posting/addition Message-ID: Sender: "Chris Kuechmann" Subject: Publib 1031 Thank you for posting my job opening on Publib 1031. When drafting this, I inadvertently left out the note that we are looking for someone with an ALA-accredited MLS. If this is not enough to go on, I would be happy to repost my job opening later. Thanks. Christopher Kuechmann ckuechmann@ohio.lib.in.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 15:59:33 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Schabel" Subject: Job Posting The Lexington Public Library seeks candidates for the position of Technical Services Manager, Librarian III. This is a full-time (37.5 hrs) position which may include some evenings, Saturday and Sunday work. Primary responsibility is the management of the Technical Services Department, which has acquisitions, cataloging and processing responsibilities. This position also catalogs selected items, such as classical music, specialized monographs, etc. The Dept. consists of 2 other professionals (FT), 5 other FT and 7PT. Masters in LS required, plus at least 3 years experience in technical services and supervision. Familiarity with automated systems a plus, though management of the Library's Data Research system is not a responsibility of this dept. Salary range $1,303 to 1,746 biweekly. Benefits include health & dental & life insurance; 20 days annual vacation, 12 days sick leave. The biggest benefit of this job is working at LPL, a large public library that has an outstanding board of trustees who desire that LPL be the best. Central Kentucky is a fast growing area; Lexington's diverse population will be at or very near 250,000 next year. Lexington is home to Lexmark (the printer people); and the University of KY. Toyota's Camry plant is 15 miles north and has been one of the major factors in the area's growth. Beautiful countryside everywhere with wilderness close by (Daniel Boone Nat. Forest 45 minutes away). Contact Personnel Office for more information and/or Library application. Application must be in the Office by 5 p.m. Friday, November 19. Lexington Public Library 140 E Main Street Lexington, KY 40507 606.231.5501 (voice), 9 - 5 ET, M-F 606.231.5598 (fax) From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 16:00:22 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Keyboarding software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "steinwedel, stephanie" Subject: Keyboarding software Our library is in the process of selecting typing/keyboarding software for our public computer lab. Does anyone out there offer access to software that helps people learn and/or improve their keyboarding skills. If you do, is there any software you can recommend? We are currently running Windows NT on IBM-Compatible PCs. We'd be running this software on a network of about 15 PCs. Any advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Stephanie Steinwedel (ssteinwedel@hclib.org) Librarian Hennepin County Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive Minnetonka, MN 55305 http://www.hennepin.lib.mn.us/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 20:16:06 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Harry Potter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Komernicky Subject: Harry Potter I would personally like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who caused an uproar over Harry Potter. The New York Times Bestseller List thanks you, the publisher thanks you, the author thanks you, and the book stores thank you!!!!!! From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 20:16:14 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Selling donations on EBay, Amazon etc. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Louise Schimmel Subject: Re: Selling donations on EBay, Amazon etc. We have sold some of our better books on eBay quite succe$$fully. The drawbacks are that it takes a fair amount of time to enter your item and to do the follow up. The good side is that we got much more for our books than we would have locally. Certain subjects sell better than others; specifically, books about collectibles, art, and that sort of thing do quite well. It's not worth the time to do fiction unless it is a very special book. There is also a site called YourBooks.com on which you can list books you have for sale. The YourBooks site is searched by Bookfinder, so many people looking for BOOKS (as opposed to Beanie Babies) will find what you have. But it's not an auction. Hope this helps. Louise Schimmel, Norfolk, CT From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 20:16:36 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: Reference Question--Plea for Assistance (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 16:41:26 -0400 (EDT) From: William Skelton To: PUBLIB Cc: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Reference Question--Plea for Assistance Dear Colleagues: I am trying to find the answer to a reference question and could really use some help!!!! A patron wants to know the rules to/how to play a game called "Pom-Pom Pullaway". It may have been playedby children in the late 19th century or early 20th century. Anyone ever heard of it or have an idea as to where I might look. Thanks for any assistance. Respectfully yours, Bill Skelton, Reference Librarian, Newnan-Coweta Public Library, Newnan, GA From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 20:16:53 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] 3M Library Systems Webcast (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: jmnelson@mmm.com Subject: 3M Library Systems Webcast Please post this message if it is in your website guidelines and our apololgies for any duplication. Thank you. You are invited to log on to a live, online news conference and participate in the unveiling of the revolutionary 3M (TM) Digital Identification System. Participants will be able to ask real-time questions, see how the 3M products are streamlining the flow of materials at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and hear a user talk about his experience with the system. Join us Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 11-11:45 a.m. CST at www.3m.com/library. To view the real-time unveiling, you must register in advance at this web site. Be among the first to see the Next Dimension in Materials Flow Management. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 20:17:02 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Freedom to Read Foundation announces new web address (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Freedom to Read Foundation announces new web address Freedom to Read Foundation announces new web address: The Freedom to Read Foundation home page can be found at http://www.ftrf.org/index.html The site includes the Foundation's history, people, and projects; information on legal issues regarding libraries; the First Amendment; and more. Please update your bookmarks and links to FTRF. Also included is the new GIVE button, which allows FTRF to accept online donations through a secure, third-party browser, using any major credit card. ________________________ Don Wood American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/oif.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 20:17:09 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Building Appraisals (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Ruth Libby Subject: Library Building Appraisals Does anyone have the name of a consultant who could appraise an older former library building? Is there anyone who appraises library buildings? Thanks for any information you might have. Ruth Libby Alamo Area Library System 600 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 210 207-2609 Fax 210 207-2537 rlibby@ci.sat.tx.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 21:06:39 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Building Appraisals (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Christine Lind Hage" Subject: Library Building Appraisals I think it is important to have appraisals done locally. Who does it depends on what you are trying to do... buy or sell. If you are selling get a professional appraiser. The will look at the local market and appraise the building in light of going rates for potential uses of the building. If you are considering purchasing or leasing a building you need an architect. There are two types of evaluations that can be done. Quick and dirty and a detailed. If you are serious about taking over a building (lease or purchase) for library purposes go for the detailed appraisal. Have the architect have an engineer look at the HVAC, roof, site requirements. We did the quick and dirty and are being hammered by unforeseen expenses in renovating a lease facility. Now that we've announced it to our local world that we're going to be there it would be tough to back out and loose face with our public. On the other hand we had hoped to open the branch for $1.2 million and we're up to $1.6 million and aren't through design development. Be careful and be informed before you commit to a specific site or building. Better to pay more up front than to spend money and time on something that won't really work for you. Christine Lind Hage ALA Councilor at large Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 USA 810/226-5010 voice 810/226-5008 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 21:06:51 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Question Regarding Library Web-Based "Chat" (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Don Saklad Subject: Re: Question Regarding Library Web-Based "Chat" Great idea! Why should participation in an audience of library programming be limited to only the time of an event?... Please let me know about any further replies regarding cybrary chat. email: dsaklad@zurich.ai.mit.edu From plibnet2 at webjunction.org Thu Oct 21 21:10:18 1999 From: plibnet2 at webjunction.org (publib-net) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB-NET] Position Accouncement - Youth Services (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 06:33:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Veronica Bielat To: plibnet2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB-NET] Position Accouncement - Youth Services MONTHLY SALARY RANGE $40,780 - $50,154 LAST DATE TO FILE 5:00 PM, November 15, 1999 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Southfield Public Library (Metro Detroit area) is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, professional librarian as our Youth Services Coordinator. The Youth Services Coordinator will assume a leadership role in administering all aspects of the Youth Services division. The ideal candidate will posses a combination of the following characteristics: * Experience in effectively managing, leading and motivating staff. * Experience working with individuals, organizations and schools within a community. * Ability to work with and involve all segments of the community in activities and programs. * Considerable knowledge of current library technology, and embrace the use of technology in Youth Services. * Attuned to new trends in Youth Services, and have the ability to implement appropriate new trends in the Youth Room. * Ability to enhance existing programs and services, and evaluate the need for new programs and services to meet community needs. * Highly effective written, oral and interpersonal skills, as well as strong leadership skills, a high level of initiative and drive, interpersonal and cultural sensitivity and creative and flexible problem solving skills. In March, 1999, the residents of Southfield approved funding to build a new Southfield Public Library. The Youth Services Coordinator will play an important role in designing and planning the new Youth Room. The Southfield Public Library currently has a budgeted staff of 39 FTE employees including 5 Youth Division staff members. EXPERIENCE/DEGREE QUALIFICATIONS * Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA university with emphasis in youth services. * 3 years professional Library experience, preferably in Youth Division of a Public Library. * One year of supervisory experience or equivalent expertise gained through administration of projects and/or staff. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Apply by mail or fax your resume to: City of Southfield Human Resources Department 26000 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 or submit a resume via fax to (248) 354-9092 For more information about this position contact: Carol Mueller, Deputy City Librarian, Southfield Public Library Phone: (248) 948-0488 E-mail: csm@metronet.lib.mi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 02:04:15 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:46 2005 Subject: Potter Message-ID: Sender: Tracey Callison Subject: RE: PUBLIB digest 1031 David Burt writes: >Just out of curiosity, Karen, since you seem to think it is appropriate for >schools to use novels about Witchcraft in the public school classroom >(which is the gist of Karen Jo's complaint), do you also think it is >appropriate to have classroom texts with biblical themes? The bit that I don't get, and I saw this really banged around on the FFL page about Harry Potter, is the insistence that it's promoting witchcraft, as in Wicca or a religion. Now, I've read all of these books, some of them more than once, and I can't remember religion being referred to, either in a negative or a positive way (hmm... perhaps that's what's got your knickers in a twist) - certainly no reference is made to "Pagan Goddess worshippers". Witchcraft in that context (Yes, David, words can mean different things depending on context) means simply the ability to do magic. It has nothing to do with Wicca, or satanism, or the devil, or even anti-God. Religion simply isn't an element. This is a common misinterpretation by those not familiar with the fantasy genre, but I'd have hoped that a librarian at least would have read the books before denouncing them as anti-religion and out to ruin their children's minds. Tracey Callison Addison Public Library Addison Illinois From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 12:44:16 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Update on NYLA 1999 Cont. Edu. sessions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: megv@bville.lib.ny.us (Meg Van Patten) Subject: Update on NYLA 1999 Cont. Edu. sessions Below are room locations and changes for the Continuing Education workshops which are being offered at the 1999 New York Library Association Conference in Buffalo, NY. Continuing Education sessions will take place on Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at the Hyatt Hotel. Continuing Education credits will be awarded with the number of CE units being .7 for full day sessions and .4 for half-day sessions. You can still register on-site for continuing education workshops. On site registration fees for full day CE's are $100 for members and $135 for non-members. On site registration fees for half day CE's are $75 for members and $100 for non-members. The registration desk will be located in the lobby of the Buffalo Convention Center and it opens at 7:30am. For program descriptions go to http://www.nyla.org/conf99/conference.htm and click on Wednesday. * * * * * * * * * * * CE A: Evaluating Networked Information Services 9:00AM - 5:00PM This sesson will be held at the Hyatt, Grand Ballroom E-F. - - - - - CE C: Past Perfect - Future Tense: PLanning in Changing Times 9:00AM - 5:00PM This session will be held at the Hyatt, Grand Ballroom C. Due to illness Sandra Nelson will not be able to present the workshop. It will be presented by Sara Dallas and Leslie Riley, both of whom were trained by Ms. Nelson. - - - - - CE D: WHAT YOUNG ADULTS WANT: A WORKSHOP ON QUALITY SERVICE IN LIBRARY SETTINGS 1:00AM - 5:00PM This session will be held at the Hyatt, Delaware A - C. - - - - - We regret to announce that CE B: Managing Chaos: Internet Policy, Law and CE E: STRATEGIES FOR BEING ON THE WINNING EDGE have been canceled. ******************************************************************* Meg Van Patten, Head BALDWINSVILLE Reference and Adult Services PUBLIC LIBRARY Baldwinsville Public Library 1948 - 1998 33 East Genesee Street PRESERVING THE PAST Baldwinsville, New York 13027 & PRESENTING THE FUTURE (315) 635-5631 ext. 206 [voice] (315) 635-6760 [fax] megv@bville.lib.ny.us [e-mail] http://www.bville.lib.ny.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 12:44:29 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] E-books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Henricks Subject: E-books Deborah, Can you post a summary of the responses? Thanks, Susan Henricks "Our library has recently purchased an E-book. We are wondering what other libraries are doing with regards to circulation of the E-book. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!" Deborah Wiesehan Patchogue-Medford Library Patchogue, NY Susan Henricks Southeastern Library Services 4209 1/2 W. Locust St. Davenport, IA 52804 319.386.7848 "Certainly a month's vacation in the course of a year is a minimum respite in any professional acitivty of confined nature and mental concentration." - Adam Julius Strohm, "Efficiency and Scientific Management in the Library" 1929 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 12:44:47 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting-Youth Services Librarian (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 09:38:20 -0400 From: Lesley Gaudreau To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Job Posting-Youth Services Librarian (fwd) PUBLIB wrote: > Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 06:33:02 -0700 (PDT) > From: Veronica Bielat > Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting-Youth Services Librarian > > MONTHLY SALARY RANGE $40,780 - $50,154 > Well, I guess salaries are really rising! :) --lesley ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You see, I don't believe that libraries should be drab places where people sit in silence, and that's been the main reason for our policy of employing wild animals as librarians. -- Monty Python, "Gorilla Librarian" sketch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lesley Gaudreau Director Wiggin Memorial Library Stratham, NH wigginml@ultranet.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 12:44:56 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job opening (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lynn Daugherty" Subject: Job opening Branch Librarian DeMotte Branch Library, DeMotte, Indiana. Branch library with 17,000 sq. ft. facility and staff of 8 (full-time equivalent) in a growing community of 10,000 seeks a creative librarian (with MLS from ALA-accredited school) who enjoys juggling multiple priorities, operating with a high degree of independence and interacting sensitively with both the public and staff. Must share the library's dedication to continuing education for all staff to help each maximize potential. Must have good reference search skills, both in-house and electronic, and be committed to personal continuing education and to sharing search skills with staff and with the public. Good organizational and communication skills imperative. DeMotte offers good schools, low cost of living and a safe environment in which to rear a family. Shopping malls and a variety of entertainment are 1/2 hour away. Chicago and Indianapolis are both about 1and 1/2 hours away. Jasper County itself is still a rural county. The Jasper County Public Library serves about 27,000 persons with three libraries, and an operating budget over $1,000,000, witha materials budget of $232,000. The Branch Librarian hires and supervises all DeMotte personnel, is responsible for collection development, adult programming, and supervision of building maintenance. S/he has much freedom, decision-making authority and room for creativity. S/he also has excellent support from the library's management team and from an experienced DeMotte staff of nonprofessionals/paraprofessionals. Position open immediately. Beginning salary: $28,600-$31,720 depending on qualifications (after January 1: $29,120-$32,240). Good benefits. Contact: Send resume to Lynn Daugherty, Directory, Jasper County Public Library, 208 W. Susan Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978 or send by email to: ldaugherty@jasperco.lib.in.us. For questions, call 219- 866-5881. EOE employer. Lynn Daugherty, Director Jasper County Public Library 208 W. Susan, Rensselaer, IN 47978 ldaugherty@jasperco.lib.in.us ledaugh@netnitco.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 12:45:06 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] job ad (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Judy Dunahue" Subject: job ad ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN. Our Little Turtle Branch needs a bright, enthusiastic professional to offer reference service, readers' advisory and programming in a well established branch. Help lead a dedicated staff of eight. A 1998 "All-America City", Fort Wayne is regarded by Places Rated Almanac as the best read city in North America. Most recently the Allen County Public Library was rated ninth in the nation in its service population group in the Hennen American Public Library Rating Index II. This position requires an ALA/MLS as well as strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Salary $30,201+ DOE. Outstanding benefits and relocation allowance. Send resume and names of three references to Charlene Holly, Human Resources Manager, Allen County Public Library, PO Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270 or cholly@acpl.lib.in.us. EOE. Questions and inquiries welcome: (219) 421-1231. Take a look at our website at http://www.acpl.lib.in.us. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 12:45:33 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] date due indicators (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 07:59:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Janet Woody To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] date due indicators Hello all, We recently started using the Sirsi circulation system and now give customers receipts listing all items checked out and the due date. Many customers like the receipts, but a few are really mad at us for doing away with the date due stickers. We used guns to apply date due stickers to each item previously, and before that, cards with the due date stamped on them, and the card was inserted in a pocket. The people who are mad at us are convinced we are really dumb for making this change. So we are wondering how the smart libraries indicate when items are due. thanks in advance, Janet Woody ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Janet Woody Manager, Tuckahoe Library 1700 N. Parham Rd. Richmond, VA 23229 804-270-9578 ext. 222 fax: 804-346-0985 mailto:jwoody@henrico.lib.va.us http://www.co.henrico.va.us/library ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 12:46:04 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Harry Potter books et al (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mark Furukawa" Subject: Re: Harry Potter books et al It wasn't a trick question until you asked. Thanks for the laugh, I needed it. I think anytime a title is questioned by a patron we should seriously consider the complaint and review the title and the reviews and our policy. I may be splitting hairs, but I think the terminology is important; We *review* our selection and selection process, we are not merely "going to consider removing..." Part of collection development is having a balanced collection, sometimes the answer to a complaint is to add a title that shows other views. More often than not, the response is, "this title is in the collection because the reviews were good and it fits in with our selection policy therefore it will stay in the collection". My rant was against the tendency of some to respond "this title is in the collection, period. The fact that you want it out of the collection illustrates that you are stupid, ignorant, narrow-minded (add whatever derogatory adjective you can think of)". World Book Encyclopedia is practically sacrosanct, it's my first choice when a young teen comes in with a class assignment about some topic I've never heard of, it's the encyclopedia I read for pleasure as a child. But, we do need to look at every title that's questioned; Let's not get complacent. I look at new editions and annuals with a jaundiced eye as I've been burned by a great source that got sloppy and didn't update it's material, or got a new editor. What does World Book have to say about AIDS, terrorism, President Clinton,...? Is the picture it uses for a computer a Commodore 64 or a Gateway/Compaq/IBM? Did they add new articles? If not, why should I buy this year's edition? If they don't update the material next year either, then it's time to look for another source. World Book is not exempt from this review process though admittedly my review of World Book is much more superficial than my review of a newer annual series because World Book has a long and excellent track record. But, I want to be sure I'm using sources that are good, not sources that used to be good. As for Harry Potter being "the hottest series of children's books come along in ages". Is part of the selection policy "popularity"? You're using 'professional shorthand'. As you said in previous paragraphs, they fit the selection criteria. Popularity is certainly a factor but not the only factor for having a title on the shelf. So, let's tell the complainants all the whats and whys we select and keep a title. Let's keep the debate on the topic, the book, not the possibility that the complainant has vacuum between his ears. ----- Original Message ----- From: James Asbury To: Cc: Multiple recipients of list Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Re: Harry Potter books et al > Mark Furukawa wrote: > > > Are there still professional librarians working in libraries? Am I alone, or > > just feeling old and grouchy this morning? > > Ummm... This is a trick question, right? ;-) > > > > I have seen a number of posting concerning the "censorship" efforts of > > various individuals and/or interest groups who object to something we have > > on our shelves. Our *professional* response should be a re-evaluation of > > the item(s) and a review of our selection policies so that we make a > > reasoned, professional response to objections. Instead what I hear is > > "knee-jerk liberalism" (excuse the labeling) with emotional, snobbish, > > holier-than-thou (though this last is an oxymoron when applied to the > > responses I've been seeing), priggish lambasting of the ignorant fools who > > dare to question our collection and therefore our professionalism. > > Wait wait wait. While the context of some of posts have been fairly > liberal in tone, I for one have been even handed in my opposition of > censorship by either side of the political spectrum. Several others here > have been, as well. It is intellectual freedom that we are arguing for, > not one side of a political scale or another. > > True, when books are challenged, they should always pass through the > reconsideration process. But come on, Mark. How seriously are we > supposed to reconsider this book? I'm trying to picture the public > library or public school library where Harry WOULDN'T fit the selection > criteria. > > Not all challenges are equal. Are we going to seriously consider > removing World Book Encyclopedia even if someone objects to it? I think > not. Are we seriously going to consider removing the hottest series of > children's books come along in ages? I think not. > > -- > > "Berry" > jamesasbury@yahoo.com > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com Mark Furukawa, Branch Head Hobart Township Branches of Lake County (IN) Public Library 100 Main Street Hobart, IN 46342 USA 219.942.2243 fax: 219.947.1823 mfurukaw@lakeco.lib.in.us =========================== May I deal with honor, May I act with courage, May I achieve humility. from "Straight" by Dick Francis =========================== From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 12:46:12 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Is Harry Potter Evil? By Judy Blume (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Is Harry Potter Evil? By Judy Blume The New York Times OP-ED Friday, October 22, 1999 Is Harry Potter Evil? By Judy Blume http://www.nytimes.com/yr/mo/day/oped/22blum.html ________________________ Don Wood American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/oif.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 12:46:57 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] A Ban on Harry Potter? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: A Ban on Harry Potter? from Office.Com A Ban on Harry Potter? By Sarah Z. Sleeper http://www.office.com/global/0,2724,63-13293,FF.html ________________________ Don Wood American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/oif.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 12:47:07 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] That's some salary!! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: naomi Subject: That's some salary!! I suspect others have caught this already, but I wouldn't mind a monthly salary like this: > MONTHLY SALARY RANGE $40,780 - $50,154 > From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 12:47:17 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Bindery services for patrons? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Subject: Bindery services for patrons? We send books to the bindery twice a year, more or less. From time to time, patrons come in with books of their very own, wanting to know if we will send their tattered books to the bindery when we have books bound. The bindery that we use has a $35 minimum on binding orders, so individuals come to us. In this age of full-service libraries, with no barriers to service...does anyone let patrons send books to be bound in with library orders, with the patrons then reimbursing the library for binding charges? (I've done this once for a Politically Important Figure, as a gracious act to one who has some influence upon my employment, livelihood, et al., but we've formulated no general policy.) (This is great--nothing to do with the above--but a staff member just brought in some mail, including an anti-teen-smoking video and literature [free, of course] produced by the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Empire. It's all so gooey and warm and fuzzy--and ironic--that I can hardly stand it. Makes *my* Friday....) John Richmond, Director Palestine, TX, Pub. Lib. johnr@palestine.lib.tx.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:54:00 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: resubmission of earlier message (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 13:22:39 -0400 From: Lynda Baker To: PUBLIB Subject: resubmission of earlier message I would like to talk with librarians who have large consumer health collections (i.e., over 1000 items). I am doing a survey to determine how you decide what to collect, where you purchase it from, etc. This project is the result of a large survey I did with Michigan public librarians in 1996-1997. One of the areas that many librarians were interested in was collection development. If you are interested in contributing to my project, please email you name and phone number and I will call you to make an appointment (any time that is convenient to you) to ask you the survey questions. It will take approximately 45 minutes, unless we do a lot of chatting! The information you provide will be kept confidential and no library will be identifiable when I write a paper on the results. Thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate it. Lynda M. Baker, Ph.D. Associate Professor Library & Information Science Program Wayne State University 106 Kresge Detroit, MI 48202 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:54:48 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] date due indicators (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 10:11:56 -0700 From: Sue Kamm To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] date due indicators (fwd) We also stopped putting date due stickers on print materials. We keep a little stack of bookmark-size papers at the circulation station, and people who need reminders other than their receipts can stamp the due date on a piece of paper. However, since we have different due dates in our Audio-Visual division (three weeks for sound recordings, one week for subject videos, three days for fiction videos), we use Brodart's Due-It system. It can be programmed for the different due dates we use. The stickers can be removed fairly easily by staff, and we cut down on repetitive stress injuries. The probability of RSI is the main reason we stopped putting stickers on the print materials. AV has its own circulation point. HTH! -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor, Sue Kamm email: suekamm@class.org If this Nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all--except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty. --John F. Kennedy. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:54:55 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] date due indicators (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 11:13:02 -0600 From: Ronald Jenkins To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] date due indicators (fwd) We also use receipt printers and give the patron a receipt. We had complaints from some people for a few months when we first started using them but the longer we used receipts the more people liked it. We have been using receipts for about three years and now the patrons remind us when we forget to give them the receipt. Ronald Jenkins Director Logan Library Logan, Utah PUBLIB wrote: > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 07:59:34 -0700 (PDT) > From: Janet Woody > To: plib2@webjunction.org > Subject: [PUBLIB] date due indicators > > Hello all, > > We recently started using the Sirsi circulation system and now give > customers receipts listing all items checked out and the due date. Many > customers like the receipts, but a few are really mad at us for doing away > with the date due stickers. We used guns to apply date due stickers to each > item previously, and before that, cards with the due date stamped on them, > and the card was inserted in a pocket. > > The people who are mad at us are convinced we are really dumb for making > this change. So we are wondering how the smart libraries indicate when > items are due. > > thanks in advance, > Janet Woody > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Janet Woody > Manager, Tuckahoe Library > 1700 N. Parham Rd. > Richmond, VA 23229 > 804-270-9578 ext. 222 > fax: 804-346-0985 > mailto:jwoody@henrico.lib.va.us > http://www.co.henrico.va.us/library > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:55:06 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reviewing encyclopedias (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Kamm Subject: Reviewing encyclopedias Among other things, I've been a reviewer for Reference Books Bulletin. As you may know, RBB reviews both print and electronic encyclopedias every year. I participated in the encyclopedia review process once. The RBB editor supplies reviewers with a list of topics that should be covered in an encyclopedia which is considered current. The publishers supply the encyclopedias and a presentation describing articles which have been updated. Reputable encyclopedia editors revise their products continually. I remember criticizing an encyclopedia because it seemingly ignored on-line catalogs in its otherwise good article on how to write a research paper. We as librarians should take a critical look at encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other resources we provide our public to give the most current and most accurate information possible. One of the MANY problems of public schools in California is that what school libraries there are have outdated materials. (An encyclopedia dated in the mid-sixtes is not going to have a lot of current information on space flight.) -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor, Sue Kamm email: suekamm@class.org If this Nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all--except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty. --John F. Kennedy. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:55:17 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Bindery services for patrons? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Joyce Mitchell" Subject: Re: Bindery services for patrons? We've been sending patron's books to be rebound for years. It's not something we advertise; word of mouth does it. The standard price we charge is $6.00, unless the bindery charges extra. We collect the money when they come to pick up the item and have never had a problem. Joyce L. Mitchell, Library Director Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield Smithfield, NC ----- Original Message ----- From: John To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: Friday, October 22, 1999 9:50 AM Subject: [PUBLIB] Bindery services for patrons? > We send books to the bindery twice a year, more or less. From time to > time, patrons come in with books of their very own, wanting to know if > we will send their tattered books to the bindery when we have books > bound. The bindery that we use has a $35 minimum on binding orders, so > individuals come to us. In this age of full-service libraries, with no > barriers to service...does anyone let patrons send books to be bound in > with library orders, with the patrons then reimbursing the library for > binding charges? (I've done this once for a Politically Important > Figure, as a gracious act to one who has some influence upon my > employment, livelihood, et al., but we've formulated no general policy.) > > (This is great--nothing to do with the above--but a staff member just > brought in some mail, including an anti-teen-smoking video and > literature [free, of course] produced by the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco > Empire. It's all so gooey and warm and fuzzy--and ironic--that I can > hardly stand it. Makes *my* Friday....) > > John Richmond, Director > Palestine, TX, Pub. Lib. > johnr@palestine.lib.tx.us > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:55:27 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Community Information-Gathering (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Brewster Public Library Subject: Community Information-Gathering A person who is trying to establish a community information system asked if I know of a method for gathering electronic information already available on the web. He has already tried the usual search engines, etc., but boy, that's a lot of work! He wondered if there might be a specialized search engine for this purpose. Suggestions welcome. I would also like to hear from any library people who are now, or have been, involved in a community information project. Is it a natural relationship? Is it something better left other local entities -- especially when you are a small, underfunded entity yourself? Thanks for your help. Phyllis Keaton Director Brewster Public Library www.brewsterlibrary.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:56:09 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: receipt printers Message-ID: Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 14:24:53 -0500 From: Linda Cannon To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] date due indicators (fwd) I think we're pretty bright, and we use receipt printers. Some of our patrons had difficulty adjusting, too, but after a few months most had seen the light. Haven't heard of a complaint in a looooong time now. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:56:20 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] American Libraries Online news stories for October 25, 1999 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gordon Flagg" Subject: American Libraries Online news stories for October 25, 1999 News stories appearing in the October 25 American Libraries Online > Report Says Philadelphia Public School Libraries Understaffed, Understocked > Medina County Adopts Partial Filtering > Study Criticizes Commitment of Savannah Library Administrators > Judge Rules California Must Repay Billions to Counties > City, ACLU File Appeal Briefs in Livermore Filtering Case > University of Michigan Library Gets Unabomber's Prison Letters > School Library Removes Monitoring Software > SLA Report Finds Pay Equity Gap Has Closed > Encyclopaedia Britannica Unveils Free Online Site American Libraries' Web site also features the latest "Internet Librarian" columns by Karen Schneider; "Technically Speaking" by David Dorman, AL's "Career Leads" job ads; listings of conferences, continuing-education courses, exhibitions, and other events from AL's "Datebook"; and Tables of Contents for the current year. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:56:27 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Julius Caesar RealVideo (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: David Kurz Subject: Julius Caesar RealVideo We have just added a RealVideo production of William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar to Wired for Books, http://www.tcom.ohiou.edu/books/ The play was a production of Actors Theatre of Columbus, Ohio and the video was produced by Government Television Channel (GTC-3) of Columbus. The RealVideo is in two parts, each about one hour in length. The RealPlayer G2 is required for viewing and a link to RealNetworks where the RealPlayer can be downloaded free-of-charge is provided at Wired for Books. Please accept our invitation to Wired for Books and you are, of course, welcome to forward this message to others. Thanks, David From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:56:40 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Video Rental (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 13:58:37 -0700 (PDT) From: Joan Kelleher To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Video Rental Hi We are a small library, (pop.9,000) and we lend out our video's (we have about 1900) for 1 day except instructional video's which we lend out for 7 days. We charge $1.00 per day and fines are $2.00 per day I am rethinking this policy and was wondering if we should lend them out for 2 or three days. We would continue to charge $1.00. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. TIA Joan Kelleher, Director Malverne Public Library 61 St. Thomas Place Malverne, N.Y. 11565 Phone: 516-599-0750 Fax: 516-599-33210 E-Mail Malverne@lilrc.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:56:50 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Workbook for Selection Policy Writing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Workbook for Selection Policy Writing The Workbook for Selection Policy Writing can be found at http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/workbook_selection.html along with a PDF version. ________________________ Don Wood American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/oif.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 19:57:01 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] date due indicators (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 18:19:28 -0400 From: Penny Jeffrey To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] date due indicators (fwd) When we first stopped using the guns, we put them out so that customers who liked them could stamp their own books. The novelty wore off after awhile, and the the customers could see that they jammed, and they are now just a memory. Penny Jeffrey Cuyahoga County Public LIbrary From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 23:05:50 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Video Rental (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 18:08:09 -0600 From: Ronald Jenkins To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Video Rental (fwd) I am sure there are as many ways of doing this as there are libraries. Just for the record we circulate our videos for seven days and we do not charge. If the video is returned late the overdue fee is five cents per day exactly the same as we charge for books. Ronald Jenkins Director Logan Library Logan, Utah PUBLIB wrote: > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 13:58:37 -0700 (PDT) > From: Joan Kelleher > To: plib2@webjunction.org > Subject: [PUBLIB] Video Rental > > Hi > > We are a small library, (pop.9,000) and we lend out our video's (we have about 1900) for 1 day except instructional video's which we lend out for 7 days. We charge $1.00 per day and fines are $2.00 per day > I am rethinking this policy and was wondering if we should lend them out for 2 or three days. We would continue to charge $1.00. > Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. TIA > > Joan Kelleher, Director > Malverne Public Library > 61 St. Thomas Place > Malverne, N.Y. 11565 > Phone: 516-599-0750 > Fax: 516-599-33210 > E-Mail Malverne@lilrc.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 23:06:06 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: Date due indicators (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 20:30:57 -0400 From: Christine Lind Hage To: plib2@webjunction.org, Multiple recipients of list Subject: Date due indicators It is tough to go from individual date due slips to receipts, and Penny Jeffrey's idea of putting the guns out for public use is great. You can also put scrap paper and date stamps out to let people stamp their own. They usually don't want to go to the bother. Another technique is to emphasize the positive of the new receipt printers. we give people magnets with our hours and phone numbers. The magnets have a pocket and receipts fit in. They've been well received here! Christine Lind Hage ALA Councilor at Large Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 USA Voice: 810 226-5010 Fax: 810 226-5008 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Oct 22 23:07:10 1999 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:32:47 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Harry Potter and the Counterproductivity of Censorship (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mike Wessells Subject: Harry Potter and the Counterproductivity of Censorship Karen Traynor and Sue Komernicky (and maybe others) make the point that the censorship efforts against Harry Potter (or any other book) actually serve to increase the popularity of the book. This is a wonderful and ironic byproduct of the process, but I think misses a key point about what FFL and other such groups desire to achieve with the censorship process. If a person is truly convinced that an idea is in itself dangerous, then the sampling of an idea or a book propogating that idea is itself dangerous. It is important to warn friends and fellow believers about what is "dangerous" so that they can avoid contamination. It is important to count on leaders and fellow believers to tell you what to avoid. So an additional reason to publicly complain about books is to carry warning to others of like mind. Whether the process does or does not succeed in pulling the offending book off the shelf, at least it gives a clear "Poison" message to colleagues, and increases one's credibility as an alert sentry among one's fellows. For those of you who are attending PLA in Charlotte next spring, I will be presenting a program about Fundamentalist Christians and Intellectual Freedom, which deals with the thought processes of such groups as FFL and how these thought processes lead to the kinds of relationships they develop with public libraries. Please forgive the shameless self-advertising, but I think it is an important topic and will continue to be so, especially in light of the Internet and those good old fashioned nemeses, books. mike w ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Michael Wessells Regional Library Manager Timberland Hoquiam Library Tel (360) 532-1710 420 Seventh St FAX (360) 533-4123 Hoquiam WA 98550-3616 e-mail mwessell@timberland.lib.wa.us ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From plib2 at webjunction.org