From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:20:23 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] 3 Day UCLA Extension Course in Document Imaging - Document Management: Summer, Fall 2000, Winter 2001 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Steve Gilheany" Subject: 3 Day UCLA Extension Course in Document Imaging - Document Management: Summer, Fall 2000, Winter 2001 ***** 3 Day UCLA Extension Course in Document Imaging - Document Management: Summer, Fall 2000, Winter 2001 ***** For those persons who cannot attend the class, all of the class materials are available free at http://www.ArchiveBuilders.com Updated document image sizes fast facts sheets with more on paper sizes. Reference Internet URLs now added. All the materials can be downloaded as a single PDF file and printed with one click. Other options and formats are also available. Three days, Summer 2000: Friday, September 15, 8:00 AM to 6:00, Saturday, September 16, 8:00 AM to 6:00, and Sunday, September 17, 9:00 AM to 6:00, at the Downtown LA World Trade Center, 350 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 628-9709. Fall 2000: Friday, December 1, 2000, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday, December 2, 2000, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, December 3, 2000, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Winter 2001: Thursday, January 25, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday, January 26, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday, January 27, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at the World Trade Center. The course is generally offered every quarter. Beginning and ending times may change slightly. See http://www.ArchiveBuilders.com for a copy of the course description. This course is for managers who have been assigned to manage a document imaging system or digital library, and must start immediately. This course is designed to assist managers to be more effective in bringing the immediate and long term benefits of document imaging and document management to their organizations and to their organizations clients, customers, and constituents. Students will gain an understanding of how document imaging can be used and managed in both small and large-scale organizations. Document imaging is the process of taking documents out of file cabinets, and off shelves, and storing them in a computer. This course provides an understanding of the details that there is often no time to review in the rush to implement a system. The course content is intended to be useful to students in their professional work for twenty years into the future and is also intended to be useful for planning to preserve digital documents forever. Students will learn about the technology of scanning, importing, transmitting, organizing, indexing, storing, protecting, searching, retrieving, viewing, printing, and protecting documents for document imaging systems and digital libraries. Image and document formats, metadata, multimedia, rich text, PDF (Portable Document Format), GIS (Geographic Information Systems), CAD (Computer Aided Design), virtual reality indices, image enabled databases, RAM (Random Access Memory) based SQL (Structured Query Language) databases, knowledge management, data warehousing, records inventories, retention schedules, black and white, grayscale, and color scanning, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), destructive (lossy) and non-destructive (lossless) compression, digital signatures and seals, encryption, and disaster planning will be discussed. System design issues in hardware, software, networking, ergonomics, and workflow will be covered. Emerging technologies such as the DVD Digital Video Disk, HDTV (High Definition TV), and very high speed Internet, intranet, and extranet links and protocols will be discussed. The course will include the DVDs role in completing the merging of the PC and television, the merging of telephony, cable, and the Internet, the merging of home and office, the merging of business and entertainment, and the management of the resulting document types. Many professionals including records managers, librarians, and archivists work with document management issues every day. While not limited to these professionals, this course builds on the broad range of tools and techniques that exist in these professions. The class content is designed so that students can benefit from each part of the class without fully understanding every technical detail presented. This course is designed for non-technical professionals. Several system designs will be done based on system requirements provided by the students. System designs are done to provide an understanding of the design process, not to provide guaranteed solutions to specific problems. There is no hands-on use of scanning equipment. The course is designed to improve the ability of non-technical managers to participate in, and to direct, technical discussions. The UCLA Extension Catalog is at: http://www.UnEx.UCLA.edu/catalog Please use the search keywords document imaging document management. Course number 814.14 Reg # J3576U for March and Reg # J3577U for June. Cost: US$ 405. Please call +1 (310) 825-9971 to register by phone. Please call +1 (310) 937-7000 for questions about course content. Please call +1 (310) 825-4100 for enrollment questions. It is recommended that you call the instructor before attending. Most instruction materials are available free at http://www.ArchiveBuilders.com All of the materials can be downloaded with a single click and then printed with a single click. A bound copy of the course materials (280 pages) is also available. The materials are updated from time to time, please check version numbers. Instructor: SteveGilheany@ArchiveBuilders.com, BA CS, MBA, MLS Specialization in Information Science, CDIA (Certified Document Imaging System Architect), CRM (Certified Records Manager), Sr. Systems Engineer, www.ArchiveBuilders.com +1 (310) 937-7000, Fax: +1 (310) 937-7001. The World Trade Center is connected to the Westin Bonaventure Hotel (213) 624-1000 and the Mariott (213) 617-1133 by an elevated walkway. Many other hotels are a short cab ride away. Prices subject to change without notice. The instructor has taught classes similar to this course to document imaging users and managers, in legal records management, to librarians and archivists, and to various industry groups. He has worked in digital document management and document imaging for nineteen years. His experience in the application of document management and document imaging in industry includes: aerospace, banking, manufacturing, natural resources, petroleum refining, transportation, energy, federal, state, and local government, civil engineering, utilities, entertainment, commercial records centers, archives, non-profit development, education, and administrative, engineering, production, legal, and medical records management. At the same time, he has worked in product management for hypertext, for windows based user interface systems, for computer displays, for engineering drawing, letter size, microform, and color scanning, and for xerographic, photographic, newspaper, engineering drawing, and color printing. In addition, the instructor has nine years of experience in data center operations and database and computer communications systems design, programming, testing, and software configuration management. He has an MLS Specialization in Information Science and an MBA with a concentration in Computer and Information Systems from UCLA, a California Adult Education teaching credential, and a BA in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. His industry certifications include: the CDIA (Certified Document Imaging System Architect), the AIIM Master, and AIIM Laureate, of Information Technologies (from AIIM International, the Association of Information and Image Management, www.AIIM.org), and the CRM (Certified Records Manager) (from the ICRM, the Institute of Certified Records Managers, an affiliate of ARMA International, the Association of Records Managers and Administrators, www.ARMA.org). Contact: SteveGilheany@ArchiveBuilders.com +1 (310) 937-7000 28995v090 The following is an example of the materials available at http://www.ArchiveBuilders.com There are also several papers that describe various document management topics in prose. Computer storage requirements for various digitized document types: 1 scanned page (8 1/2 by 11 inches, A4) = 50 KiloBytes (KByte) (on average, black & white, CCITT G4 compressed) 1 file cabinet (4 drawer) (10,000 pages on average) = 500 MegaBytes (MByte) = 1 CD (ROM or WORM) 2 file cabinets = 10 cubic feet = 1,000 MBytes = 1 GigaByte (GByte) 10 file cabinets = 1 DVD (WORM) 2,000 file cabinets = 1,000 GigaBytes = 1 TeraByte (TByte) = 200 DVDs 1 box (in inches: 15 1/2 long x 12 wide x 10 deep) (2,500 pages) = 1 file drawer = 2 linear feet of files = 1 1/4 cubic feet = 125 MBytes 8 boxes = 16 linear feet = 2 file cabinets = 1 GByte 8,000 boxes = 16,000 linear feet = 1,000 GBytes = 1 TByte From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:20:41 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Murder Mystery Night Fundraiser (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 06:16:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Rhonda Fisher To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Murder Mystery Night Fundraiser Dear PubLibbers, The James V. Brown Library is searching for ideas for a Murder Mystery Night Fundraiser with a library theme. We would be especially interested in obtaining a script. Thanks in advance for your help! Rhonda Fisher From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:20:53 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Library Marketing Network (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mary Lukkarila Subject: RE: Library Marketing Network I agree that our best interest is not the purpose of the call. There seems to be more fraud by telemarketers these days than in the past. I never order anything from them as we have had bad experiences. They have lied to us saying that items were ordered when they weren't. Of course, they seem to know that the person opening packages at the library is not the one who ordered items and things get processed before it is realized that no one ordered the material. I have started turning in the dirty players to our Attorney General who is very interested in the shady practices of telemarketers. >Whenever a librarian is accosted via mail and >phone by a sales representative, it is more >than likely to be some proposition designed >to grab a piece of Library money. Maybe I've >become jaded enough to believe that one >cannot be paranoid enough when dealing with >sales reps who come knocking or calling. > > >Publib has become one of the best vehicles >for our profession to share warnings and >experiences about products, gimmicks and >schemes. Take it from one who has worn the >"dunce's cap" on occasion over the past 27 >years --- and will probably wear it again >in time. We cannot be too careful. Check >with publib whenever anything seems too good >to be true. > > >James B. Casey --- My own views as a public >library director. Mary Lukkarila Library Director Cloquet Public Library Cloquet, MN. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:21:05 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: A question for consortium libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us Subject: RE: A question for consortium libraries Financial systems may, indeed, be of major consideration. When a consortium is set up with established fixed costs which are borne by the group of institutions, a drop out of any member of that group at some later time might mean that the costs may need to be redistributed among the remaining members. When costs for consortium participation increase, some of the key benefits are lost and more drop outs may occur. Changes in technology and/or in the administrations of any one of the member libraries could bring about such activity. It may be wise to put into any agreement or bylaws a stipulation that a one or two year lag must occur befor any decision to drop out becomes effective fiscally. James B. Casey --- My own views as a public librarian (and member of SWAN consortium). --- Original Message --- "Canepa, Kerri A." Wrote on Mon, 31 Jul 2000 18:08:17 -0700 (PDT) ------------------ The Anchorage Municipal Libraries, the University of Alaska-Anchorage, and the Alaska Resource Library now share common item and patron databases. Currently, we are operating individually, issuing our own library cards, and following our own policies. We are considering creating a consortium system but there are many issues that need resolution before that happens. As I see it, one of our greatest challenges is developing a financial system that works for everyone. Are there any consortium libraries out there with words of wisdom or guidance? The municipal and university financial systems are very different from each other and we're not sure we could come up with something that would work. Also, we've never anything quite like this before so we're not sure what kinds of questions to ask. Suggestions or comments would be gratefully appreciated. Kerri Canepa Circulation Supervisor Anchorage Municipal Libraries Anchorage, AK 907-343-2942 ----- 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 Tue Aug 1 21:21:13 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: DVD Collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us Subject: RE: DVD Collections I'll be especially interested in responses to this. Our own community in Oak Lawn (South Suburban Chicago) hasn't been vocal at all about DVD holdings. I know that in the North Suburban areas (where percapita income is much higher) that DVDs have made a major appearance in Libraries. We are holding back in Oak Lawn until we begin hearing some complaints about not having DVD's. Until a sufficient percentage of the community invests in the hardware needed to play the DVDs, I doubt that the public demand will be worth the investment of dollars, space and staff time. I have seen too many libraries invest heavily in such "new and interesting" technologies such as video discs and Beta videocassettes to believe that anticipating public demand is ever simple business. When patrons begin to chew me out in our "public opinion notebook" and/or in person about why we don't have DVDs, it will be soon enough to take the plunge. Then I will be looking in the PUBLIB archives for useful answers to this query. James B. Casey --- My own views as a public librarian. --- Original Message --- Gladys Hardcastle Wrote on Mon, 31 Jul 2000 17:57:20 -0700 (PDT) ------------------ Would anyone be willing to share their experiences in developing a DVD collection in a public library? What are some of the pros and cons? Has it proven to be popular with your community? Any cataloging difficulties? Thanks so much. Gladys Hardcastle, DeKalb County Public Library. ----- 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 Tue Aug 1 21:22:02 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] public libraries and copyright (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Leigh Estabrook Subject: public libraries and copyright PUBLIC LIBRARIES WIN REPRIEVE FROM COURT-ORDERED SHUTDOWN The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday granted music-sharing public libraries a reprieve from an injunction that would have forced them to shut down on midnight of the same day. U.S. District Judge Marilyn Hall Patel issued the injunction on Wednesday, saying that "overwhelming" evidence suggests that public libraries were created specifically for the purpose of providing free access to copyrighted works. Although the appeals panel did not object to Patel's reasoning, the panel stayed the injunction due to concerns that shutting down the site would destroy public libraries' business. Public libraries says the shutdown would have forced them to lay off their workers... --"public libraries" is substituted for Napster, but is there a difference? this is from an article from the Washington Post, 29 July 2000--News abstracts Copyright 2000, Information Inc., Bethesda, MD Edupage Copyright 2000, EDUCAUSE ****************************************** Leigh Estabrook, Dean and Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 501 East Daniel Champaign, IL 61820 PHONE: /333-3281 FAX: 217/244-3302 http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/~estabroo/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:22:13 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Fiction_L (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "mona stevenson" Subject: Fiction_L Fiction_L received many new subscriptions after the PubLib notice. It seems to have overwhelmed the server handling their subscriptions. They have deleted the subscription form from their site until things are straigtened out. So, if you want to join, it take a while. Mona Stevenson ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:22:25 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (Ohio) Aug 23 - Pictures on the Web Workshop (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mary Conroy (by way of Diane K. Kovacs) Subject: (Ohio) Aug 23 - Pictures on the Web Workshop ***OHIONET Workshop*** Pictures on the Web Instructor: Diane Kovacs Date: 8/23/00 Time: 10:00:00 AM-3:00:00 PM Location: OHIONET, 1500 West Lane Avenue, Columbus OH 43221 Description: Find images on the web and use them to add style to your own web pages and print publications! We'll discuss copyright guidelines and web etiquette, to understand which graphics may be copied freely and which may not. To find illustrations of people, places and events, we'll try special search strategies and visit mega-sites and archives. We'll also discuss ideas and techniques for incorporating these images into your online and print publications. Audience: Reference staff and web authors, newsletter writers and anyone who wants to learn more about images on the web. Pre-requisites: Familiarity using a web browser such as MS Internet Explorer or Netscape Member Price: $60 Non Member Price: $95 (prepayment required) Contact Barb at OHIONET if you have questions about registration barb@ohionet.org To register, please go to the OHIONET web site, www.ohionet.org or click on: http://www.ohionet.org/Training/WorkshopDescription.asp?ID=672 Mary Mlynar Conroy Library Services Coordinator OHIONET, 1500 West Lane Ave, Columbus OH 43221 Fax 614/486-1527 voice 800/686-8975 (OH,PA) or 614/486-2966 ext 16 mailto:mconroy@ohionet.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:22:34 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Important Article on Harry Potter and Satansim (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Brian Smith Subject: RE: Important Article on Harry Potter and Satansim The National Lampoon has another good HP spoof at http://www.nationallampoon.com/potter.html. >-----Original Message----- >From: Kenneth Dalhousie >To: Multiple recipients of list >Sent: 07/29/2000 5:49 AM >Subject: [PUBLIB] Important Article on Harry Potter and Satansim > >Of interest to all: > >http://www.theonion.com/onion3625/harry_potter.html 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 =========== "It's all about the guy sitting behind the desk." -- Johnny Carson From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:23:21 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Announcement: Dir of Freedom-to-Write and International (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Job Announcement: Dir of Freedom-to-Write and International JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Director of Freedom-to-Write and International Programs PEN American Center PEN American Center, a 2600-strong association of literary writers working to advance literature and reading and to defend free expression, seeks a director for its Freedom-to-Write and International Programs to commence work in early Fall 2000. Founded in 1922 and headquartered in New York City, the American Center is the largest of 130 chapters worldwide of International PEN, the worlds* oldest and most respected literary organization. PEN*s mission to advance literature rests upon the axiom that freedom of expression is the essential condition for all that writers contribute to society. Working through Writers-in-Prison Committees in many countries and an extensive Freedom-to-Write Program in the United States, PEN fights censorship in this country and abroad and works to defend imprisoned and persecuted writers, their work, and their rights, wherever they are threatened and whether by governments or non-governmental action. These efforts protect free expression through direct appeals, media and on-line campaigns, public events, publications, and international missions by prominent writers. Freedom-to-Write honors courageous advocates for literary freedom through the annual PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom-to-Write Awards and the PEN/Newman*s Own First Amendment Award. As more countries emerge from the shadow of governmental censorship, PEN will work increasingly through its global network of writers to build and strengthen civil society by broadening literacy and appreciation for literature in every part of the world. The Director of Freedom-to-Write and International Programs will report to PEN*s Executive Director and also works closely with PEN*s president, the Board of Trustees, several PEN program committees, and with the PEN membership at large. S/he participates with the Executive Director and three other senior staff as a key member of PEN*s management team. Initial duties will include the design and direction of a major strategic review of PEN*s free-expression programs with a view to identifying how a writers* organization can most effectively contribute to a field revolutionized by the end of the Cold War and the coming of globalization, the increasing importance of multinational corporations and of non-governmental censorship both in this country and abroad, and the politicization of cultural policy in this country. Responsibilities of the position include: Monitoring, research and advocacy on cases of imprisoned or endangered writers and on incidents of censorship, book banning or challenges to the First Amendment Management of PEN*s Honorary Members Program of individual imprisoned writers Management and oversight of annual PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom-to-Write Awards and PEN/Newman*s Own First Amendment Award Liaison and coordination with International PEN Writers in Prison Committee on free expression cases and with International PEN and other PEN centers on cooperative projects to advance civil society, literacy and literary appreciation, and the international fellowship of writers Administrative support for the Freedom-to-Write and International Committees Supervision of program interns and volunteers Preparation of written material for grant reports and proposals, solicitation letters, program and organizational brochures Coordination with Executive Director, Development Director and Bookkeeper to plan, prepare and manage program budget Liaison and coordination with colleague organizations in the international and domestic free expression community Candidates should have: at least five years* experience in public advocacy, policy studies or comparable pursuits, preferably relating to free expression and/or human rights knowledge of international human rights, international affairs and the First Amendment a strong interest in and knowledge of literature ability to respond swiftly and under pressure in a fast-paced environment ability to write well and to speak articulately and persuasively excellent diplomatic and interpersonal skills demonstrable program management skills and experience Strongly desirable: experience with fundraising and budgets some acquaintance with the principal U.S. and international non- governmental organizations working in relevant fields strong computer skills (e.g., Windows, Microsoft Word, and HTML preferred) working knowledge of one or more foreign language(s) Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume to: Michael Roberts, Executive Director PEN American Center, 568 Broadway, Suite 401 New York, NY 10012 PEN is an equal opportunity employer From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:23:27 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarian position open in Harrison, Arkansas (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Boone Co Library" Subject: Librarian position open in Harrison, Arkansas Boone County Library is accepting applications for a Librarian. Qualifications: MLS Degree from an ALA-accredited school, knowledge of public library administration, including public relations. Responsibilities: administration of the library. Major activities include collection development of materials in print and electronic format, paraprofessional staff training, enhancement of library services including electronic information retrieval. Salary: $26,000 to 28,000 plus benefits Position open until filled. Send letter of application, resume and three current letters of professional reference to: Glenna Ragan, Chairman Boone County Library Board 221 West Stephenson Harrison, AR 72601 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:23:49 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Federal Filtering Mandates Saturate Labor, HHS, Education (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Federal Filtering Mandates Saturate Labor, HHS, Education ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline Volume 9, Number 66 August 1, 2000 In this issue: Federal Filtering Mandates Saturate Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Bill ACTION NEEDED: Direct, personalized contact with your legislators while they are home in the state or district is essential throughout the month of August. Ask legislators to remove all filtering mandates from the Labor, Health, Human Services and Education appropriations bill (H.R. 4577). A final bill may very well be negotiated between President Clinton and the House and Senate leadership with no opportunity for amendments or floor statements, but each individual lawmaker can let his/her leadership know that federal filtering mandates are not the answer to a very complex question because: * Federal filtering mandates are unfunded mandates. They will require my library to take on the onerous burden of paying to install and maintain filters or be stripped of key federal funding. * Federal mandates trample on the decision making responsibilities and capabilities of my local library board. Mandates do not allow us to articulate our own community values because they force us to turn over our community decisions to corporate entities. * Federal filtering mandates are a one-size-fits-all, overly broad solution to a complex and local problem. Around 95% of public libraries already have in place a formal policy to regulate use of the Internet. But the Labor-HHS-Ed amendments prescribe broad, unfunded federal government control in my library. * Federal mandates will have the most profound effect on those libraries which most need E-rate discounts and other funding. Low-income, poverty-stricken libraries will not have the resources to implement filtering and comply with the certification requirement. Update: There are still several filtering provisions included in an appropriations compromise worked out by the Labor, HHS, Education Conference Committee leadership. Instead of choosing one filtering approach, all of the approaches were combined to make the worst of all possible mandates. The compromise on filtering was agreed to by all the filtering stakeholders including Sen. Santorum (R-PA) who had been supportive of ALA's position against federal filtering mandates. While this compromise may never be reported out as an official document from the Conference Committee, it is likely to be a starting point for direct negotiations with the President. There are those who still speculate that if the bill is reported out and is sent to the President for his signature as is, he may veto the bill. Because the funding levels themselves are not significantly out of line with the Administration's requests, however, the President may well be disinclined to veto the bill. The current compromise language includes the following filtering mandates: 1) Withholding of ESEA Title III (focused on technology) funds for the purchase of computers or to pay costs associated with Internet access from all schools that do not install and ensure the use of technology to block or filter access to material that is obscene, child pornography and material that is harmful to minors; 2) Withholding of LSTA funds for the purchase of computers or to pay costs associated with Internet access from all libraries that do not install technology to block or filter access to material that is obscene, child pornography and material that is harmful to minors and ensure that the technology is in use when a minor uses a computer; 3) Withholding of E-rate discounts from those schools and libraries that do not install technology to block or filter access to material that is obscene, child pornography and material that is harmful to minors and ensure its use at all times -- for adults to block obscenity and child pornography -- for children to block all above categories; 4) Withholding of E-rate discounts from schools that do not monitor online activities of minors by either supervisory or technological means; 5) Withholding of E-rate discounts from libraries that do not hold at least one public hearing or meeting to address the proposed Internet use policy that ensures the use of blocking or filtering software; Also, instead of offering a community based Internet Use Policy as an alternative to federally mandated filtering, Internet Use Policies would also become a requirement. The provisions use the definition of "harmful to minors" found in the Child Online Protection Act (COPA) which is currently enjoined pending the courts' decision on the Act's constitutionality. ****** 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. 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. Executive Director: Emily Sheketoff. Office of Government Relations: Lynne Bradley, Director; Mary Costabile, Peter Kaplan, Miriam Nisbet and Claudette Tennant. Office for Information Technology Policy: Rick Weingarten, Director; Jennifer Hendrix, Carrie Russell and Saundra Shirley. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:24:04 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Different security frequencies in one bldg. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Michele Montague Subject: Different security frequencies in one bldg. Does anyone use a magnetic security system set to different frequencies within the same building? This would allow placement of a gate in a large library (such as on a whole floor with non-circulating materials) to detect items being removed from that particular area. But it would not trigger items from other floors that had already been checked out and desensitized. ________________________________________________________________________ Michele Montague NEW EMAIL: mmontague@grapids.lib.mi.us Head, Technical Services Grand Rapids Public Library Tel: 616/456-4583 60 Library Plaza NE Fax: 616/456-4682 Grand Rapids MI 49506 USA ________________________________________________________________________ From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:24:15 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] contemporary authors (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jouthas, Lee" Subject: contemporary authors Has anyone ever tried to determine which volumes of the earlier editions of Contemporary Authors (such as the First Revision) it might be acceptable to discard ? We have flat out run out of space. Also, has anyone made any decisions on how much (if any) to discard if you carry the online product? Thanks so much! Lee Jouthas Reference Librarian Alameda County Library Castro Valley Branch From plibnet2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 1 21:26:40 2000 From: plibnet2 at webjunction.org (publib-net) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:22 2005 Subject: Aug 11th deadline/Job, Services/Genealogy (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Becky Morrison Subject: Job announcement: Librarian I - Adult Services/Genealogy Job Announcement Position: Librarian I - Adult Services / Genealogy The Wichita Falls Public Library in Wichita Falls, TX is seeking a dynamic and creative Librarian with a special interest in genealogy. Duties include coordinating adult programming in the main library as well as providing assistance to patrons in our Prothro Genealogy Research Center. Some nights and weekends required. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library Science (ALA preferred). Excellent public relations skills and ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision required. Strong computer and Internet skills required. Genealogy experience preferred. This is an entry-level position. Salary: $25,378/year. Location: Wichita Falls, Texas (population approx. 100,000) is located in North Central Texas, less than 2 hours from both Oklahoma City and Dallas/Fort Worth. The Wichita Falls Public Library is in a newly renovated 61,000 square foot facility in the downtown area. Contact : Ms. Linda Hughes, Administrator, Wichita Falls Public Library, 600 11th St. Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (940)767-0868, ext 229, lhughes@wfpl.net OR Personnel Department, City of Wichita Falls, 1300 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (940)761-7615, http://www.cwftx.net/jobs1.htm Closes August 11, 2000. -- Becky Morrison - Assistant Administrator / Information Wichita Falls Public Library 600 11th St. Wichita Falls TX 76301 940-767-0868 x233 Fax: 940-720-6659 bmorrison@wfpl.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 09:55:28 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Mission Statements (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Erdman Subject: Re: Mission Statements In response to a request for mission statements, I offer the following that I have gathered in the past few months. In June 2000, my Board of Trustees adopted a new long range plan. During this process, we reworded our mission and for the first time included a vision statement. I collected samples of mission statements from other libraries and have listed them below but when I put them all together for my committee to review, I removed any identifying information regarding the library from which it came. Mission Statement - Mechanicsburg Area Public Library, June 2000 The mission of the library is to provide and ensure access to books, information, services and materials to meet the personal, professional, evolving and lifelong learning needs of all citizens in our community. Vision Statement - Mechanicsburg Area Public Library, June 2000 Customers will have the opportunity to develop the skills they need to read, locate, evaluate, and effectively use information in a variety of formats. Customers will have a library facility that is safe, comfortable, and convenient. The Library will provide adequate space to display the collection and to foster reading. The Library will be viewed by the community as a place that encourages learning and provides an environment for continued personal growth. Customers will experience a library environment in which the customer comes first. The library staff will be knowledgeable, well trained, accessible, and responsive to customers. Training and development of staff will be an ongoing process. Infants and preschoolers will have the opportunity to develop the language and pre-reading skills they need to enjoy reading and to use information through and beyond their years of formal education. Children and youth will have access to a welcoming place where they can develop a passion for reading and an interest in lifelong learning. Families will have access to resources and information to meet the challenges of social and cultural needs. Seniors will have the opportunity to continue to grow as the library accommodates and services their special interests. The Library will provide an effective combination of library materials, programs and services for the community. MISSION STATEMENTS COLLECTED FROM OTHER LIBRARIES 1. Mission statement (present tense-what we do now): The Library provides and protects access to books, information and services that promote learning and enjoyment for everyone. Vision statement (what we want to be[this is a 5-year vision]): The Library will be a model of excellence in library service, with books and other materials, hours, technology and facilities that meet the needs of our communities. 2. The Library provides access to an array of information services and materials to meet the personal, professional, and lifelong learning needs of all citizens in our community. 3. The mission of the Library is: TO RESPOND: To the dynamics of our changing community TO PROVIDE: Access to reliable sources of information Prompt and friendly service A welcoming environment TO PROMOTE: An appreciation of learning An interest in books A love of reading 4. We are in the business of meeting the recreational, informational and educational needs of our public. Our Promise to You... * Polite, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful service from well-trained staff. * A wide range of materials to fulfill the needs of adults and children. * Information provided quickly and accurately. * Easy access to library services. * Library buildings that are safe, clean, well-maintained and smoke-free. 5. The mission of the Library is to provide to all segments of our diverse population a comprehensive collection of recorded knowledge, ideas, artistic expression and information in a variety of media, including current technology; to assure ease of access to these materials; and to provide programs to stimulate the awareness and use of these resources. The Library will create a welcoming and inspiring environment for learning and will promote individual enlightenment, community enrichment and economic vitality throughout the region. The Library has four primary roles: It will provide current materials of high interest in a variety of formats for persons of all ages. It will provide timely, accurate information and reference services employing a highly qualified staff who provide the link between library materials and users in a congenial and professional manner. It will support the educational goals of all by providing the resources which correspond to their diverse needs. The Library will also encourage young children to develop a love of reading, learning and libraries by providing materials and programs for children, as well as for their parents and caregivers. The Library will uphold the public's freedom of access to knowledge. 6. The mission of the Library is to provide easily accessible materials, information and programs to people of all ages. Our helpful and knowledgeable staff provides quality service in a welcoming environment at no fee. 7. The public library offers free and equal access to services and resources to help the people of xx County find the ideas and information they need to sustain and enrich their lives. 8. To provide and to encourage the use of library resources and services where the Library can best meet the evolving educational, recreational, and informational needs of residents, thus enhancing individual and community life. 9. The public library offers free and equal access to services and resources to help the people of xx County find the ideas and information they need to sustain and enrich their lives. 10. The mission of the Library is to provide a wide variety of popular and informational materials for reading, listening and viewing to library patrons of all ages. The library places special emphasis on those services which encourage children and their parents to read, as well as providing educational, cultural and general programs for the community at large. The library maintains a basic up-to-date reference collection. The library supplements its collection with inter-library loan through the District Center. 11. The mission of the Library is to provide library services to area residents by making information available in a variety of formats to satisfy recreational needs and to promote lifelong learning. 12. Our mission is to become the best public library in the world by being so tuned in to the people we serve and so supportive of each other's efforts that we are able to provide highly responsive service. We strive to inform, enrich and empower every person in our community by creating and promoting easy access to a vast array of ideas and information, and by supporting an informed citizenry, lifelong learning and love of reading. We acquire, organize and provide books and other relevant materials; ensure access to information sources throughout the nation and around the world; serve our public with expert and caring assistance; and reach out to all members of our community. 13. The mission of the Library is to enhance the quality of life in xx County by providing the resources and services necessary to satisfy the evolving informational needs and recreational pursuits of the community. 14. The Library provides the community with educational, informational and recreational library services and materials in an accessible, economic, efficient, personal and timely manner. -- Sue Erdman, Director Mechanicsburg Area Public Library 16 North Walnut Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Phone 717-766-0171, extension 33 Fax 717-766-0152 erdman@epix.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 09:56:01 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Important Article on Harry Potter and Satanism (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Kenneth Dalhousie" Subject: RE: Important Article on Harry Potter and Satanism Wow, I want to thank everybody for pointing out that the Harry Potter article I referenced from the Onion is a satire! I would never have guessed! Gosh, I'm truly lucky to be in the company of such bright bulbs... I always thought that the Onion was a serious news organ. Well, I guess it's not true that Stephen Hawking actually built himself a "...Robotic Exoskeleton," or that Microsoft has actually patented "...Ones and Zeros," or that Bill Gates dropped a liquified version of Win98 into the New York City water supply!! What would I do if I didn't have you folks to set me straight??? Kenneth Dalhousie Librarian --------------------------------------- "Two Steps Ahead of the Thought Police" Carry Out Cop-Killer Wesley Cook's (a.k.a Mumia Abu-Jamal)Sentence! http://www.danielfaulkner.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 09:56:35 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Customer complaints (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Lind Hage Subject: Customer complaints A recent poster to PUBLIB said they would wait until they got complaints before they added DVDs to their collection. We have DVDs and they move fairly well, but we're obviously ahead of the curve in our community. This is fine with me. It gives us a chance to get our feet wet in terms of handling a new format in-house (you know...who'll select, which sources will they use, how will the items be processed, displayed, checked out, etc.). By being ahead of the curve in our community I was able to do a good press release (over 6 months ago now) announcing the new format. I believe this helps our community view us as trendsetters, leaders etc. Since our collection is small the initial investment is small and we can build the collection with grace. We're doing the same with E-books. Our two little Rocket readers are making the rounds of staff, using the demo book of Alice in Wonderland that came with the reader, so our staff will know what we're talking about and we're just starting to select actual books. We'll do a big splashy announcement once we're set in house with procedures etc. Another opportunity to introduce something new to our community. The reason I really wrote this posting is not so much to talk about newer formats, but in reaction to "waiting for customer complaints" before introducing something. I'd much rather work from a proactive stance rather than a reactive stance. Anything we can do to prevent complaints will work for me. I don't want folks in their neighborhoods, if they are talking about us at all, to be having negative conversations "That library never has new things...". I want neighbors to say, "Hey I just got a DVD player and can get free DVDs at the library". The investment in some new formats is so minimal (couple thousand dollars) and brings so much good PR and good will. It gives our staff a chance to be leaders in explaining new technology. It makes the library a "with it" place... and it is fun! I don't have my own Rocket Book, and I may never have one, but I know what they are. I've held one. I've skimmed one book on one. I'm certainly no expert, but when American Libraries called me for a recent interview on E-Books, I could talk with some very modest experience. Public librarians should always try to operate form a positive, leadership stance. Please don't wait for complaints before you add something new or fix something broken. Let's show more respect for our community and customers. We should be the best service in our community and our staff should be proud to say they offer public library services that are current, popular and valuable! ******************************************* Christine Lind Hage, Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 Voice: 810/226-5010 Fax: 810/226-5008 Email: Christine@cmpl.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 09:56:45 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Sunday programs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Michele Lauer-Bader Subject: Sunday programs Jill Patterson wrote "are there any libraries that hold special programs on Sunday to entice patrons to the library? ...." I agree that offering programs on Sunday is a good way to entice people to the library (if they really need that enticement). However, I would suggest that rather than have a program that is very labor intensive of the staff, you program something cultural, entertaining, or the like that does not require staff to do more than hire, oversee, etc. To program something like story time, etc that would require an employee to actually do the program might make you short `on the floor' when you need him/her to assist patrons with finding materials or information. Just my opinion. -- Michele (Shelley) Lauer-Bader, Assistant Director, Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY 11746, [voice] 631-421-4530, [fax] 631-421-0730, [e-mail] mlauerba@suffolk.lib.ny.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 09:56:56 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Library Marketing Network (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Therese Feicht <4cty_therese@4cty.org> Subject: Re: Library Marketing Network Nann and publibbers, Yes, we received information for Library Marketing Network from their booth at ALA Midwinter 2000. Our director talked with Mr. Leslie Wolff who came up with this idea. I talked further with him before I floated the program idea to members in an Adult Services and Collections meeting. We are intrigued with it and plan to investigate how this plan could work for our member libraries through our consolidated acquisistions system which we have in place now. Mr. Wolff, a marketing professional for many years in NYC, developed his idea after moving to rural PA and becoming a library board member(I think this is his connection to public libraries), as well as a library patron,and was appalled and disturbed at the lack of funding for books in his local library. And then he learned that funding for public libraries is not good in many communities in PA. His marketing background and connection to fortune 500 companies led him to develop this program whereby national corporations would contribute the money that would drive this program. He was careful to tell me that he will be/is working with librarians to select the titles that would be highlighted in the displays and noted in bibliographies included in the literature that will in each display. Why are we interested in further investigation on behalf of our 42 member public libraries? Simply...most of them have dismal book budgets from a low of $462 (a year!) to a high of $270,000 (a year) materials expenditures reported in their 1999 NYS Annual Reports --- and 27 of them have materials expenditures under $10,000 a year (again taken from their NYS Annual Reports.) I can't say at this time if and when we would commit to this program, we have many questions and also many ideas on how we might work with LMN and major library book distributors on a program like this one. And then we need to get our members interested. It is a creative way to fund/supplement book budgets. It does make one skepical at first look...but at least someone is trying to find funding for library collections where local tax dollars are lacking. Time and library community interest will tell if this form of partnering with corporate America will fly! therese feicht four county library system vestal, ny At 06:07 AM 7/29/00 -0700, you wrote: >Has anyone received a package of information from the above-mentioned >company and/or a telephone call from a company representative? Has anyone >decided to participate? > >I have gotten both the print and the phone call. My reaction -- after >wanting to take a blue pencil to the print material to edit it ruthlessly >(sentence fragments, spelling errors, and jargon) -- is great suspicion. >(The guy who called me did not share my sense of humor. When he said the >program will "generate a continuous revenue stream" for the library I said, >"But we have a continuous revenue stream -- it's called the taxpayer." He >informed me that this is a serious, not a smart-aleck, program.) > >"Libraries in NJ, PA, IL, KY, TX are aboard and more are joining daily." >Okay, those of you in NJ, PA, IL, KY, TX -- can you provide details? > >Joking aside, I am certainly interested in increasing income for the >library. At the same time I am cautious of accepting corporate sponsorship. >I remember the Whittle Communications intrusion into schools a decade ago. > >Thanks for insight and advice, > >Nann > > >Nann Blaine Hilyard >Lake Villa District Library >In northern Illinois > > > > > therese feicht four county library system 304 clubhouse road vestal, ny 13850 607-723-8236, ex 303 607-723-1722 fax 4cty_therese@4cty.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 09:57:12 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Courier Service (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Cristine Adams Subject: Courier Service This question is for consortia or other multi-library systems. We are a five-library consortium whose northern-most location is in a city that is 60 miles from our southern-most location. There is increasing use of our intra-library loan system, and we suspect it will increase even more once school starts. Currently, since we have only been in operation as a consortium since February, we're using the Postal Service to mail books back and forth to each other, and are keeping records of intra-library loan transactions. We knew from the start that eventually we would need some kind of courier service to transport materials. An ITV consortium has offered to help, since they are already set up to travel along that route several times each week. We'll soon be sitting down with them to discuss options and schedules. Does anyone out there have a contract or agreement with a courier that you would be willing to fax to me? Any tips you also might have would be very welcome at this point. Thanks in advance, Cris Adams, Director Hobbs Public Library Hobbs, NM FAX: (505) 397-1508 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 09:57:24 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FYI: New 1800 Census Index (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: HeadLibrn@aol.com Subject: FYI: New 1800 Census Index New: 1800 Census Index A completely new index to the 1800 Census has now been published. A team of indexers has gone back and carefully reviewed each page of the 1800 census and added more than 5,000 names to the indexes previously issued by the government and commercial firms. Other indexes only indexed to the county level, this set indexes to the town level (where given in the original census). With hundreds of thousands of corrections over the other indexes issued in the past 80 years this is the most accurate index to the 1800 census available. (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 2000. 4 vols. 539,785 entries; 3,322p. ISBN: 0-944931-16-2. $495.00. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 09:57:34 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: DVD Collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: DVD Collections We began getting DVD requests a year ago. As of June 30 we had 179 available for checkout. In June they circulated 550 times. That compares to 6200 cataloged videos that circulated 9035 times in June (I don't have the 99-00 circ totals at hand). It's curious that first-release videos cost $100+ but first-release DVDs cost $25 +/-. (Amazon.com explains that such videos are "priced for the rental market" and that the price will drop in about 3 months.) Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library -----Original Message----- From: jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us [SMTP:jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us] Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 10:08 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: DVD Collections I'll be especially interested in responses to this. Our own community in Oak Lawn (South Suburban Chicago) hasn't been vocal at all about DVD holdings. I know that in the North Suburban areas (where percapita income is much higher) that DVDs have made a major appearance in Libraries. We are holding back in Oak Lawn until we begin hearing some complaints about not having DVD's. Until a sufficient percentage of the community invests in the hardware needed to play the DVDs, I doubt that the public demand will be worth the investment of dollars, space and staff time. I have seen too many libraries invest heavily in such "new and interesting" technologies such as video discs and Beta videocassettes to believe that anticipating public demand is ever simple business. When patrons begin to chew me out in our "public opinion notebook" and/or in person about why we don't have DVDs, it will be soon enough to take the plunge. Then I will be looking in the PUBLIB archives for useful answers to this query. James B. Casey --- My own views as a public librarian. --- Original Message --- Gladys Hardcastle Wrote on Mon, 31 Jul 2000 17:57:20 -0700 (PDT) ------------------ Would anyone be willing to share their experiences in developing a DVD collection in a public library? What are some of the pros and cons? Has it proven to be popular with your community? Any cataloging difficulties? Thanks so much. Gladys Hardcastle, DeKalb County Public Library. ----- 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 Thu Aug 3 09:57:48 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarian Teen Services (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Carr, Kathleen" Subject: Librarian Teen Services The Camden County Library System is seeking a Senior Librarian for its New South County Regional Library. The major focus of duties will be to develop and conduct young adult programs such as poetry readings, book talks, film programs, and reading clubs. Programs will be conducted in the library and other community areas. Other duties include assisting the public, providing reader advisory, reference services, young adult collection development and other related duties. Salary: 33,081 to $41,907. Full benefits. MLS and I year of librarian experience required. Send resume by August 23, 2000 to Kathleen Carr (SRT), Human Resources Manager, Camden County Library System,203 Laurel Road,Voorhees, N.J. 08043-2349 or fax to Fax: (856) 772-6105 check out our website at http://www.camden.lib.nj.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 09:57:56 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Children's Clerk Position Announcement (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 07:22:56 -0700 (PDT) From: Mignon Morse To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Children's Clerk Position Announcement CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING CLERK The Smith Public Library of Wylie, Texas is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to manage, organize, and coordinate the Children's programs for the Library. The Smith Public Library serves a growing community of 13,000. Children's programs are the focus of the Library's mission since Wylie is a bedroom community with a large children's population. Duties will include programming and outreach for children's services, reader's advisory, and various clerical duties. Minimum qualifications include a College degree or coursework in library science with a minimum of one year experience in a library setting or a minimum of three years experience working in a library setting. The ability to learn the use of computer applications programs and the Internet is essential. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. Please contact the City of Wylie Personnel Office at 972-442-8146 or come by City Hall for an application. You can also reach the personnel department at blecocq@ci.wylie.tx.us. 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 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 Thu Aug 3 09:58:08 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Mystery/Audience participation play (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Geraldine Leach" Subject: Mystery/Audience participation play I am cross-posting this, so please excuse any duplication. My library is going to be hosting a mystery/audience participation play for the next National Library Week. We already have a script, and I have volunteers for all but three parts. However, I'm in charge of this whole thing and now I'm stumped. Where do I go from here? Can anyone out there who has experience with this type of thing please contact me? Specifically I need a time frame so I know when to start rehearsals and the such. You should probably reply to me off list, because I know this has been discussed before. Thanks very much, Geraldine Leach Technical Services Supervisor / Cataloger Hubbard Public Library 436 W. Library St. Hubbard, OH 44425 (330) 534-3512 Fax: (330) 534-7836 leachge@oplin.lib.oh.us "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true." James Branch Cabell "The Silver Stallion," 1926 "If this is the best of all possible worlds, what are the others like?" Voltaire "Candide," 1759 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 09:58:22 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Branch Position Available (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: JKeenan Subject: Branch Position Available The Elizabeth (NJ) Public Library has a full time Branch Librarian position available at a its Elmora Branch Library (740 West Grand St.) located in a very pleasant residential neighborhood. The benefits and salary are excellent. The MLS is required for this positon. To send resumes, or to get additional informatuion please contact: Joseph Keenan, Library Director Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad St. Elizabeth, NJ 07202 fax: 908-354-5848 email: jkeenan@epl.njpublib.org phone: 908-354-6060, ext. 7253 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 09:58:33 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] World War II Display (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 12:53:25 -0700 (PDT) From: Terry Wirick To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] World War II Display Hi, Awhile back, I had asked for suggestions about WW II displays idea. We were wanting to do something to go along with the visit of the Liberty Ship SS JOHN W. BROWN. We did come up with a display of poster art entitled Remembering World War II and I would like to invite you to visit the display. The address of our on-line display is http://www.ecls.lib.pa.us/poster.html Also, I would like to suggest that if you have a chance to visit the SS JOHN W. BROWN, that you do so. The ship was built in 57 days and is 60 years and is in pretty good shape. It really is quite a ship. The website of the Liberty Ship Project, which sponsors the BROWN, is http://www.liberty-ship.com Thanks again for your help with this project. Terry Erie County Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 10:00:53 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: moving a library (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 17:48:36 -0400 From: Phalbe Henriksen To: PUBLIB Subject: moving a library I am forwarding this to the list for someone who is not subscribed. If anyone wished to reply, please reply to her, not to me. Phalbe Henriksen I am an elementary school Librarian in a small parochial school. Our Library is to be moved at the behest of the director of education for my organization. Specific, logical reasons for such move are not clear, but mine, nor the principal's, nor the head of projects, facilities & maintenance is to reason why. She wants it done, it will be done. We four have talked ourselves blue in the faces. The current Library is the size of a regular Catholic school classroom with three small rooms of resources. Inventory lists about 10,000 items in our possession, give or take a few. Not included are the tables, chairs, my desk or computer. This all is to be moved into a slightly larger, emphasis on the slightly, room. New shelves have yet to be built and the slightly larger room has yet to be cleared of all its paraphernalia. Are there any suggestions for time line guidelines if it is not up when the power-that-is has decided it "should be? I have never been involved in a move before and I have a theory as to how long it might, I just want to know how far off or close I am. School starts for teachers on 7 August, for the student on 9 August. Two of the three on site maintenance are on vacation until Monday, 31 July. The powers that be would like this all up and running by 14 August. We will be out of school on 11 August for an organizational meeting. I do not have a computer at my disposal until school begins or I trek over to the Public Library to use their computers for 1/2 hour intervals. This is to explain if I do not respond immediately. Thank you for any and all help. Kathleen Mary C. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 10:01:07 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Staff development day (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Renee Patterson Subject: Staff development day We're currently working on the program for our next staff development day. Does anyone have any suggestions for programs that were well-received, good speakers, or anything else that worked for them? This is an all day event for our staff on a day the library is closed to the public. Thanks! Renee Patterson _____________________________ High Springs Branch Alachua County Library District High Springs, FL rpatterson@exchange.acld.lib.fl.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 10:01:20 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: public libraries and copyright (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Colowick Subject: RE: public libraries and copyright The main difference is that the library buys materials, while Napster just enables people to get them from each other - for free. And we don't allow everyone in the world to walk in and make unlimited copies of what we own. So I don't think they'll shut us down any time soon. Susan M. Colowick North Olympic Library System Port Angeles, WA scolowick@nols.org > -----Original Message----- > From: Leigh Estabrook [mailto:leighe@uiuc.edu] > Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 8:10 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [PUBLIB] public libraries and copyright > > > PUBLIC LIBRARIES WIN REPRIEVE FROM COURT-ORDERED SHUTDOWN > The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday granted > music-sharing public libraries a reprieve from an injunction that > would have forced them to shut down on midnight of the same > day. U.S. District Judge Marilyn Hall Patel issued the > injunction on Wednesday, saying that "overwhelming" evidence > suggests that public libraries were created specifically for > the purpose of > providing free access to copyrighted works. Although the appeals > panel did not object to Patel's reasoning, the panel stayed the > injunction due to concerns that shutting down the site would > destroy public libraries' business. Public libraries says > the shutdown > would have > forced them to lay off their workers... > > --"public libraries" is substituted for Napster, but is there > a difference? > this is from an article from the Washington Post, 29 July 2000--News > abstracts Copyright 2000, Information Inc., Bethesda, MD > Edupage Copyright > 2000, EDUCAUSE > ****************************************** > Leigh Estabrook, Dean and Professor > Graduate School of Library and Information Science > University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign > 501 East Daniel > Champaign, IL 61820 > > PHONE: /333-3281 > FAX: 217/244-3302 > http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/~estabroo/ > From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 10:01:30 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: Murder Mystery (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 21:58:38 -0400 From: Marcia Gross To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Murder Mystery We have a local author who writes scripts and he has a troupe that performs. We are planning an interactive evening at the library using the script. The script revolves around historical people and a murder in the library. We got a grant to fund this, and it will be held on Oct 21. The author may be willing to sell you a copy or write another especially for you. Marcia Gross, Director North Adams Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 10:01:49 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: Authors Regain Copyright Control (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Laurie Macrae Subject: FW: Authors Regain Copyright Control Thought this would be of interest to all publib users. Laurie Macrae Taos Public Library Laurimac@laplaza.org -----Original Message----- From: Ron Silliman [SMTP:rsillima@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 5:49 AM To: Laurie Macrae Subject: Authors Regain Copyright Control ------- Freelance Authors Regain Copyright Control Through Innovative Settlement SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 26 Document Provider to Obtain Permission Before Selling Authors' Articles Electronically Historic Legal Settlement Includes Class Notification to Authors The settlement, believed to be the first class action lawsuit of its kind in the nation, instructs commercial document delivery services to obtain permission from authors before their creative works can be sold electronically via the Internet. The case involved a group of individual authors who challenged UnCover, an online document delivery service that sold copyrighted magazine and journal articles over the Internet without the author's permission. UnCover pursued royalty contracts with many periodical publishers and paid copyright fees to publishers, but not to individual authors. The $7.25 million settlement, preliminarily approved by the federal court in Oakland, California, requires UnCover to expand its copyright permission and royalty payment system to include individual authors as well as publishers, and to obtain certain specified forms of permission before delivery of such articles. UnCover will now also offer a licensing agreement with any author who requests it, paying royalties semi-annually. The settlement fund will come from other settling parties. The settlement also uniquely initiates a search for thousands of authors, poets and other academic and creative writers who may have had their works sold by UnCover in the past. Any authors who retained their copyright in any article delivered by UnCover between October 22, 1994 and July 12, 2000 may be eligible to participate in the settlement. Anyone whose written work has been published in a magazine or periodical is strongly encouraged to visit the special Web site ( http://www.uncoversettlement.com ) where a potential class member can get complete information and submit their claim for a share of the settlement via the Internet. The Web site will be launched on Monday, July 31, 2000. "Selling individual articles electronically without author permission has been an industry-wide practice. We believe the law does not allow the practice, and this settlement should go a long way to changing it," said the authors' attorney John Shuff of the national law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. ( http://www.rkmc.com ), known for its broad experience in complex litigation. "We hope the industry will take notice and adopt the same permission procedures as UnCover." The representative plaintiffs, a group of freelance and academic writers, and poets, were Joan Ryan, Jim Tunney, Arlie Russell Hochschild, Lyn Hejinian and Ron Silliman. "The intellectual property owned by authors is no different than music owned by songwriters or images owned by photographers," said copyright attorney Dan Reidy of the Law Offices of Daniel A. Reidy of Sausalito, California, co-counsel with Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P., referring to recent legal challenges to the electronic downloading and distribution of music and photos on CDs or via the Internet. "Authors have not only regained control of their work, but perhaps more importantly, they have regained control of their value," said Reidy. UnCover's founder, Ward Shaw, said that UnCover has long worked with publishers and rights organizations such as the Copyright Clearance Center and the National Writers Union's Publication Rights Clearinghouse to pay copyright for delivery of the articles researchers and others need. "We are happy to work with individual authors directly as well," said Shaw. UnCover ( http://www.uncweb.carl.org ) maintains a database of approximately eight million articles-increasing by approximately 5,000 per day -- from more than 17,000 periodicals, and specializes in supplying copies of articles from often hard-to-find scientific, medical and technical journals and other publications. /NOTE TO EDITORS: Copies of the Summary Notice are available upon request. The settlement Web site, http://www.uncoversettlement.com , will be launched July 31, 2000/ /CONTACT: Daniel A. Reidy of the Law Offices of Daniel A. Reidy, 415-331-7500, Janette L. Ferguson of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P., 415-235-6649, cell 650-579-2709, or Michael Traynor, 415-693-2110, or Robert L. Eisenbach, 415-693-2094, both of Cooley Godward LLP/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 10:02:00 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] DVD Cases (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Ellen Bell" Subject: DVD Cases I checked the archives and didn't see an answer to the following query from our collection development department: Does anyone know of a source for sturdy cases for DVDs, cases that will withstand being dropped in book returns? TIA. Ellen Bell Blue Ridge Regional Library P.O. Box 5264 Martinsville, VA 24115 540/632-7125 ext. 224 Fax 540/632-1660 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 3 10:02:14 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] wireless computer labs (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 06:20:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Jennifer Pratt To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] wireless computer labs Hi there! I am investigating the use of wireless laptops for computer labs and for public use in the library. Are any of you using this technology? Notesys.com has a very cool "flexicart" and I would like to talk to someone who has purchased one. If you respond to me I will summarize for the list if there is any interest. Thanks! Jennifer Pratt Haywood County Public Library jpratt@ncsl.dcr.state.nc.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:50:05 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Potter Spoofs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan B. Hagloch" Subject: Potter Spoofs Just a warning note (which probably isn't really necessary, given our familiarity with the public). Some of these Potter spoofs are being quoted by "concerned citizens" as the truth! We can expect the would-be censors to come to us waving this proof that HP is dangerous. Sigh! Susan B. Hagloch, Director Tuscarawas County Public Library 121 Fair Avenue NW New Philadelphia, OH 44663-2600 (330) 364-4474 (330) 364-8217 FAX "Information is the currency of Democracy." Thomas Jefferson From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:50:21 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1353 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laura McCaffery" Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1353 > Topic No. 4 > Sunday is one o our busiest days so I doubt that we would plan a program specifically to entice on that day. If one were appropriate we would have it then, however. Enticements would be better for us,perhaps, during the week. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 Aug 4 00:50:40 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] tidbits (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Douglas Henderson" Subject: tidbits Concerning attracting people on Sundays. I am amazed that it is necessary. We are open 4 hours on Sunday and circulate as many items as we do on a full weekday. If it is that slow you should question the need to be open. Staff Development Day. We had a great speaker named Marcia Conner. She can be found at Learnativity.com DVD's are a must have. they will become even more popular when the new Playstation comes out since it will play DVD movies. In fact in Japan the DVD of the Matrix has been the biggest purchase for the Sony Playstation 2. CD Audiobooks. We are having an interesting problem. The CD's are peeling. I have never seen a CD do this. I have had many music CD's in jewel boxes sit in my car forever. I am wondering if the plastic sleeves in the CD Audioboos is causing a chemical reaction? From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:50:53 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Services to Seniors and Evaluation (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Newell, Sandy" Subject: Services to Seniors and Evaluation Please provide me information on the following as related to services to elders through public libraries: --innovative programs for seniors-- especially those in Florida. --methods for evaluating services to seniors and how to demonstrate outcomes What to count, qualitative methods of showing impact etc. and cost effective methods for measuring impact --Partnerships with Meals on Wheels programs to provide library service for homebound seniors Please send me this information directly to me at snewell@mail.dos.state.fl.us Sandy Newell State Library of Florida snewell@mail.dos.state.fl.us 850-487-2651 850-488-2746 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:51:01 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Mission Statements (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us Subject: Mission Statements Here is a link to the Long Range Plan of Oak Lawn Public Library (short version) which includes our mission statement. http://www.lib.oak-lawn.il.us/olpllrp.htm James B. Casey -- My own views as a public librarian ----- 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 Aug 4 00:51:13 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] wireless computer labs (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 11:10:14 -0400 From: GraceAnne A. DeCandido To: plib2@webjunction.org Cc: Jennifer Pratt Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] wireless computer labs (fwd) You may find some useful links in the PLA Tech Note I wrote on Wireless, at http://www.pla.org/technotes/wireless.html GraceAnne DeCandido (sig file way below) > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 06:20:42 -0700 (PDT) > From: Jennifer Pratt > To: plib2@webjunction.org > Subject: [PUBLIB] wireless computer labs > > Hi there! > I am investigating the use of wireless laptops for computer > labs and for public use in the library. Are any of you > using this technology? Notesys.com has a very cool > "flexicart" and I would like to talk to someone who has > purchased one. If you respond to me I will summarize for > the list if there is any interest. Thanks! Jennifer Pratt > Haywood County Public Library jpratt@ncsl.dcr.state.nc.us > > GraceAnne A. DeCandido Blue Roses Consulting ~ Writing ~ Editorial ~ Web Content ~ 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 Writing is exciting, and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go. Marianne Moore From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:52:02 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: authors & copyright Message-ID: Sender: "Dan Robinson Indexing Services" Subject: Re: FW: Authors Regain Copyright Control I hope everyone still has money and space for paper subscriptions. I have a feeling that quite a bit is going to disappear from fulltext databases. Dan Robinson drobinson@hwwilson.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:53:03 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Staff Development Day (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "V.E.Dow" Subject: Staff Development Day We recently had a staff development day - half day on a Saturday morning (many of my part timers work days and could not come at any other time). We closed the library for that morning. The Board fully supported this program and all staff attending were paid for their time. I had a "theme," if you will, namely "Dealing with the Difficult Patron." For some of our employees this was the first time they had ever had an opportunity to learn techniques for handling complaints, difficult people, etc. I hired an outside person to do the actual workshop - "Conflict Management." This was very successful. Our presenter made the workshop fun, had staff participate, and gave them tools/ideas they could apply on the job and even off the job. Do look into any potential presenter's references and if possible go to one of their workshops/presentations yourself to judge their abilities/appropriateness. The response from staff here was positive - they appreciated that the higher-ups (the Board) payed attention to their needs, stresses and work environment. Staff also enjoyed spending time together and being able freely to talk about their work here. N.B. - We are not a huge library with a huge budget. I negotiated a reasonable fee with the presenter (both from our point of view and hers) and spent about $50 on incidentals. The extra pay was well worth it. This sort of thing can be done on a tight budget and I highly recommend it. Also - I had no complaints from patrons about the library being closed one morning, indeed many thought it a good idea. -- Victoria E. Dow, Director West Chester Public Library 415 N. Church St. West Chester, PA 19380-2401 610-696-1721 610-429-1077 (fax) www.ccls.org/othlibs/west.htm From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:53:17 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Marketing Network - timely message! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Therese Feicht <4cty_therese@4cty.org> Subject: Library Marketing Network - timely message! Publibbers, I just received this message from Library Marketing Network...thought it would help with the recent question about the company: therese feicht four county library system vestal,ny > > Good morning - > > Its been 3 weeks since we return from ALA/Chicago and have just unearthed >ourselves from the deluge of requests we received for more information on >the LibraryMarketingNetwork program. > > We would like to thank the library directors, members of their staff and >trustees who took the time to visit our exhibit and for the plethora of >questions related to various aspects of the program. These encompassed >revenue, public relations, increased community awareness, future programs >and more. In particular many of you shared with us ideas of how you see the >clout of the LMN concept benefiting libraries. > > Below are some of the more interesting questions we were asked - > > Which comes first the network or the sponsors? > In establishing the LibraryMarketingNetwork"""" that libraries were >interested and willing to be in a marketing partnership with corporations. > > Did librarians provide any input in the development of the program? > A very significant portion of the shape and direction of the program came >from discussions with scores of librarians as to what was important to >them. With that information we developed and designed the present program >with multiple factors, i.e., creating an unrestricted revenue stream, >building public awareness and having no cost or risk involved. That 2-way >communication is still the essence of what we look for from every >participant in this and future programs. > > What has been the general response of libraries toward LMN? > The response has been extremely positive but initially was slow. Wed get >responses from Library Directors ranging from its a no-brainer because >there is no risk"" Well now after 7 months and 6 library shows the momentum >is moving forward at a much faster rate (for libraries) so now we are >focusing on getting the sponsors. > > What has been the initial sponsor response? > In the last 90 days we have received serious interest from pharmaceutical >firms including, Pfizer, Novartis, Eli Lily, Astra Zeneca, financial >services organizations such as Merrill Lynch, New York Life, AXA (they own >Equitable Life, DLJ Direct and a variety of other companies) plus the U.S. >Government. In addition we are now working with Grey, DDB, FCB and Leo >Burnett, four of the largest advertising and PR agencies in the nation, on >programs for their clients. Corporations, like libraries, don't move >quickly, but that momentum is also picking up.We believe all this effort >will start bearing fruit shortly > > You do not charge libraries anything. How do you make your money? > Our success is totally based on our efforts to get sponsors for this >program. Our revenue comes from a percentage of the sponsorship fees which >must cover all costs related to the programs. This includes, but is not >limited to manufacturing and installation of the displays, purchasing the >books, creating and producing the graphics, recruiting the libraries, >marketing to corporations, servicing the sponsors and participating >libraries and developing future programs plus the myriad of other details >involved in implementing and overseeing this type of program. > > Will you charge libraries in the future? > "" of $3,000 per display if sponsored for a year. Once we are at the >stage that enough sponsors have signed on to long term contracts and we are >in the position to guarantee results that might change. However, any >library that joins LMN in the beginning will be protected or >grandfathered so they will never be charged a fee, if our program changes >in the future. > > > that you would like us to work with, have them contact us or e-mail us the >contact information and we will follow through. If there are individuals >you would like us to add to our e-mail update database let us have the >information so we can enter them into it. LMN offers some unique >opportunities to those with the vision to see the potential. If you have >any questions or would like to discuss any aspects of the program call us >toll free at 800-0531-5202. > > >>>>>>>Sincerely, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Leslie R. Wolff >>>>>>> CEO >>>>>>> LibraryMarketingNetworktm >>>>>>> P.O. Box 1242, West Chester, PA 19380 >>>>>>> 800-531-5202 >>>>>>> 610-436-6774 >>>>>>> Fax: 610-436-6717 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "" >>>>>>> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > If the 20th Century taught us anything, > it is to be cautious about the word impossible > - Charles Platt > > > > > > > therese feicht four county library system 304 clubhouse road vestal, ny 13850 607-723-8236, ex 303 607-723-1722 fax 4cty_therese@4cty.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:53:29 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1352 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Bill Teschek" Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1352 > Has anyone ever tried to determine which volumes of the earlier editions > of Contemporary Authors (such as the First Revision) it might be > acceptable to discard ? We have flat out run out of space. Also, has > anyone made any decisions on how much (if any) to discard if you carry > the online product? We just subscribed to CA online and will soon be sending our entire print run to the local high school library. We didn't find many people using CA in print without staff help, so now that we have it online see little need to keep the print copies. Bill Teschek Assistant Director Lane Memorial Library 2 Academy Ave. Hampton, NH 03842 bteschek@hampton.lib.nh.us (603)-926-3368 (603)-926-1348 (fax) http://www.hampton.lib.nh.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:53:37 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ILL interview questions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Louise Stephens Subject: ILL interview questions Help fellow listmembers. I am soon to interview for an ILL position. It has been years since we've had to hire so I have no up to date interiview questions that I can use. Anybody have any suggestions for questions? TIA -- Louise Stephens lstephe@glenpub.lib.az.us Glendale Public Library 5959 W Brown St Glendale AZ 85302 623-930-3567 Fax 623-842-2161 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:53:51 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Fiction_L (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Natalya Fishman" Subject: Fiction_L We were very excited to read the kind words posted about Fiction_L and to have so many new subscribers. However, it is just a coincidence that the server is down so soon after PubLib subscriptions began to come in. We will be delighted to subscribe anyone who wants to be part of the *Fiction_L crowd* as soon as our server starts working again. The subscription form is still available on our site at http://www.webrary.org/rs/flmenu.html If you have any questions, please email me directly at nfishman@webrary.org Natalya Fishman Fiction_L Manager Morton Grove Public Library Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 965-4220 nfishman@webrary.org http://www.webrary.org/rs/flmenu.html Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official Library policy. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:54:19 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: Where to find new book? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: FW: Where to find new book? My troll alert antennae went up when I got this. (E-mail address deleted to protect patron (or non-patron) confidentiality.) I suspect it's someone trying to stimulate sales. The book is real, according to Amazon. I remember a while back many PubLibbers, including me, saying they'd gotten an envelope containing a torn-out ad. A post-it note was affixed that said, "I'm a patron of your library and would like you to buy this." No one's patron file had anyone by that name. Did anyone else hear from Alice P.? Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library -----Original Message----- Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 6:58 PM To: nhilyard@lvdl.org Subject: Where to find new book? Hi. Is there a book in your files called "What's Wrong With Dorfman?" by John Blumenthal? I couldn't find it. I saw it on the Web and wish to borrow it. Whgen will it be in? Sincerely, Alice P. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:54:25 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] CD HotList on hiatus (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rick Anderson Subject: CD HotList on hiatus CD HotList will be taking a two-month vacation in August and September -- not because it's summer, but because I'm moving. As of September 1, I'll be in a new position at the University of Nevada - Reno. This means that the URL for CDHL will be changing, but I don't yet know what the new one will be. Watch this space for more details in a few weeks. Thanks, Rick Anderson -------- Rick Anderson Head Acquisitions Librarian Jackson Library UNC Greensboro (336) 334-5281 rick_anderson@uncg.edu "There's more to Dante than hell, but you'd never guess it from his backlist." -- Daniel Mendelsohn From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:54:38 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] motor manuals (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judy Bennett Subject: motor manuals What criteria is being used for the discarding of motor manuals? I'm primarily interested in Chilton's & Mitchell's. Circulation or lack of it doesn't seem to me to necessarily be primary as I've observed many of the users to make copies of the pages needed and replace the book on the shelf. Space (or lack of it) is the primary issue that prompts this inquiry. Thanks in advance for all your help. Judy -- 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 Fri Aug 4 00:56:50 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: Customer complaints (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 10:45:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Bruce Flanders To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] re: Customer complaints Right on, Christine! I absolutely agree with Christine's comments, [excerpt] reproduced below. It a sign of progressive librarianship to act as trendsetters and leaders in the introduction of new services. To wait for patron complaints positions us only to hear from our current users, and only to hear about what are often obvious gaps or omissions in library service. By acting as trendsetters -- and marketing our array of new and leading-edge services -- we often bring in new users who previously have not used our libraries much if at all. And that's a significant success. Bruce >Topic No. 3 >Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 06:56:35 -0700 (PDT) >From: Christine Lind Hage >Public librarians should always try to operate form a positive, leadership >stance. Please don't wait for complaints before you add something new or >fix something broken. Let's show more respect for our community and >customers. We should be the best service in our community and our staff >should be proud to say they offer public library services that are current, >popular and valuable! >******************************************* >Christine Lind Hage, Director >Clinton-Macomb Public Library >43245 Garfield Road >Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 >Voice: 810/226-5010 >Fax: 810/226-5008 >Email: Christine@cmpl.org Bruce Flanders, Director Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont Street Lawrence, KS 66044-2371 (785) 843-3833 (785) 843-3368 fax flanders@lawrence.lib.ks.us "We have tomorrow bright before us like a flame." -- Langston Hughes From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:57:04 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] LAPTOP PORTS TO ACCESS THE INTERNET AND/OR EMAIL (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: CAROLYNK@colapl.org Subject: LAPTOP PORTS TO ACCESS THE INTERNET AND/OR EMAIL I am posting this message for the County of Los Angeles Public Library - Information Systems which is not a subscriber to PUBLIB. The County of Los Angeles Public Library is interested in other public library which have workstations at which the public can plug in their own laptop computers and access their email accounts and/or the Internet. If your library provides such access, please answer the following: 1. Number of stations where laptop access is available. 2. Is the library providing modem or network access to the Internet and/or email? 3. If the Internet and/or email is accessed via a network, what is required of the user? (e.g., network interface card, ethernet connection, RJ-45 cable, etc.) 4. If access is provided via a network, how is the IP address assigned for each user? 5. Please provide information on any end user guidelines or technical requirements. Please respond to me directly and I will summarize the information for the list. Thank you, Carolyn Carolyn Kobayashi County of Los Angeles Public Library email: carolynk@colapl.org voice: (562) 940-6905 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:57:16 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Thin Client Networks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: cmurdock@ccfls.org (Cindy Murdock) Subject: Re: Thin Client Networks >I am wondering if any other library has considered deploying a >thin client network...or if they have already. I'd appreciate your thoughts >on the subject. Yes! We are installing 7 or 8 terminals for Internet use using a server running Red Hat Linux 6.2 and software from the Linux Terminal Server Project (www.ltsp.org). Right now we are just in the testing stages; so far I have set up only one terminal. The beauty of using Linux for the project is that the software is costing us nothing, so we can splurge a bit on hardware. It's been great fun getting it up and running. Cindy Murdock Network Administrator Meadville Public Library www.ccfls.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:58:25 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Customer complaints (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us Subject: RE: Customer complaints Wow! I guess it isn't wise to use any phrase which Christine Lind Hage may find offensive. No, I don't generally wait for patron complaints before fixing things or considering offer of new services. My remarks were only in respect to the new format "DVD" where we have found very little demand locally relative to other formats and services. Oak Lawn has been ahead of the curve in offering many services over the years --- especially those where we believe that the Library may offer the only access for patrons of limited means to vital information services. New isn't always better, however, and new products don't always become popular among local communities. Beta videocassettes and video discs of the early 1980s are examples. If local resident's don't invest in (or aren't affluent enough) to invest in the hardware needed to operate DVDs, they may not circulate as well as the VHS videos they were designed to replace. Sometimes a bit of patience and watchfullness of patron demand is more prudent than investing resources early on in an effort to be "trend setting". Of course, communities differ and so do opinions relative to when, how and to what extent to begin a given service. That is why we share perspectives on this List. James B. Casey -- My own views as a public librarian. --- Original Message --- Christine Lind Hage Wrote on Thu, 3 Aug 2000 07:02:09 -0700 (PDT) ------------------ A recent poster to PUBLIB said they would wait until they got complaints before they added DVDs to their collection. We have DVDs and they move fairly well, but we're obviously ahead of the curve in our community. This is fine with me. It gives us a chance to get our feet wet in terms of handling a new format in-house (you know...who'll select, which sources will they use, how will the items be processed, displayed, checked out, etc.). By being ahead of the curve in our community I was able to do a good press release (over 6 months ago now) announcing the new format. I believe this helps our community view us as trendsetters, leaders etc. Since our collection is small the initial investment is small and we can build the collection with grace. We're doing the same with E-books. Our two little Rocket readers are making the rounds of staff, using the demo book of Alice in Wonderland that came with the reader, so our staff will know what we're talking about and we're just starting to select actual books. We'll do a big splashy announcement once we're set in house with procedures etc. Another opportunity to introduce something new to our community. The reason I really wrote this posting is not so much to talk about newer formats, but in reaction to "waiting for customer complaints" before introducing something. I'd much rather work from a proactive stance rather than a reactive stance. Anything we can do to prevent complaints will work for me. I don't want folks in their neighborhoods, if they are talking about us at all, to be having negative conversations "That library never has new things...". I want neighbors to say, "Hey I just got a DVD player and can get free DVDs at the library". The investment in some new formats is so minimal (couple thousand dollars) and brings so much good PR and good will. It gives our staff a chance to be leaders in explaining new technology. It makes the library a "with it" place... and it is fun! I don't have my own Rocket Book, and I may never have one, but I know what they are. I've held one. I've skimmed one book on one. I'm certainly no expert, but when American Libraries called me for a recent interview on E-Books, I could talk with some very modest experience. Public librarians should always try to operate form a positive, leadership stance. Please don't wait for complaints before you add something new or fix something broken. Let's show more respect for our community and customers. We should be the best service in our community and our staff should be proud to say they offer public library services that are current, popular and valuable! ******************************************* Christine Lind Hage, Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 Voice: 810/226-5010 Fax: 810/226-5008 Email: Christine@cmpl.org ----- 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 Aug 4 00:58:31 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Sunday programs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us Subject: RE: Sunday programs Michele Lauer-Bader and Jill Patterson both raise some excellent points. Special programs on Sunday can be very popular draws to your Library and build much public good will. It is also true that your public library staff may be run ragged just handling regular patron demand on Sundays. At Oak Lawn, we found that patron use of our Library is generally 42% higher on a Sunday than on any other day. We have also had programs on Sunday which have drawn hundreds of parents, kids, retired folks, and it has proven to be among the very best times for any program offering. We generally choose Sundays for special dedication ceremonies and fund raiser affairs. What is the answer? If funds permit (often a big "if"), designate money to a "programming" budget line which affords payment of professional performers to run the program and even provide the PR and signage needed. We are fortunate in having a first class PR Coordinator on staff who orchestrates these affairs and often MCs them on Sundays, evenings, etc. so that staff on regular desk duty can focus their attention on serving the patrons. I would also recommend that staffing on Sunday be given high budgetary priority in that enough people should be on duty and they should be adequately compensated for the special challenges involved with Sunday service. The "If you can afford it" argument comes back for libraries with limited budgets (all libraries, that is), but my experience would suggest that Sunday hours and Sunday programs almost invariably provide good "bang for the buck" when it comes to serving the public. James B. Casey --- My own views as a public librarian. ----- 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 Aug 4 00:58:45 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Casting myself on the lists' mercy! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Anne Paradise" Subject: Casting myself on the lists' mercy! I am cross-posting because I deleted a very nice quiz of first sentences from children's lit. and can't remember the source! The poster promised answers- I *knew* all but 2 or 3- guessed those from context and tho' the last rang a bell- short of scouring the stacks- I don't know. Something about August hanging at the top of summer like a Ferris wheel before it starts down... Help! TIA ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:59:19 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Professional Job Opportunities in Las Vegas, Nevada (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lewis Taylor" Subject: Professional Job Opportunities in Las Vegas, Nevada The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Las Vegas, Nevada announces the following professional vacancies: POSITION: Community Outreach Librarian SALARY: Starts at $34,361.60 with a very generous benefits package REQUIRES: Masters Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association required; experience in retrieving information from electronic devices required; and bi-lingual in Spanish - English required. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ POSITION: Adult Services Librarian SALARY: Starts at $34,361.60 annually with a very generous benefits package REQUIRES: Masters Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association required; experience in retrieving information from electronic devices required. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ POSITION: Reference Librarian SALARY: Starts at $34,361.60 annually with a very generous benefits package REQUIRES: Masters Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association required; experience in retrieving information from electronic devices required. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ POSITION: Acquisitions Librarian SALARY: Starts at $47,008.00 annually with a very generous benefits package REQUIRES: Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school required; minimum of four (4) years of professional library experience required, two (2) of which must have been current acquisitions experience using an online bibliographic library system with integrated fund accounting and acquisitions systems; and two (2) years of supervisory experience required. For additional information please vist our web site at http://www.lvccld.lib.nv.us for full details and application instructions. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:59:33 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Gates Internet bookmarks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Laura Koltutsky Subject: Gates Internet bookmarks Has anyone run into a problem with the Gates computers and saving internet bookmarks into the favorites folders used within the exec function? These would be the preset favorites that can be set for the different profiles (child, staff, reference, etc... ) It seems that not all bookmarks will be saved in the folders and this process seems entirely arbitrary. If you have had problems with saving bookmarks into the folders could you please let me know what you did to fix the problem. We have already contacted the Gates Foundation Help Desk and they suggested we find the solution ourselves. Thank you, Laura Koltutsky The Alberta Library APLEN Project Support From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:59:45 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] new formats (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Eileen Simmons Subject: new formats I have to agree with Christine about the importance of not waiting for patron complaints before adopting new formats. Last year we finally added books on CD to our collection. Nobody had ever asked for them, but we thought we would try a smallish collection to test the waters. Virtually all of them were checked out the same day they hit the shelves. We haven't started buying DVDs yet, but I suspect we need to do this before the end of the year. People haven't been deluging us with requests, but when I asked at a local video store how theirs were being used, they told me there was definitely a market. While I wouldn't jump on the bandwagon for any new technology that comes along (our budget isn't up to it, even if we were), I do think it is important to keep an open mind and evaluate the situation out in the rest of the world. Just because our customers may not expect us to try new things doesn't mean they won't be delighted if we do. Eileen Simmons Everett Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 00:59:56 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] the future of adult programming (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Brett Lear Subject: the future of adult programming Hello. I am currently writing a book for the American Library Association on adult programming. I will be soon writing a chapter entitled "Future of Adult Programming." It will be a chapter that tries to prognosticate where adult programming in libraries is headed. It will include programming topics that will likely be popular in the future (such as computer-skills classes), formats (lectures, performances, etc.), and ways to deliver these programs (via the web, television, live at the library, etc.). I'll probably also talk about how more and more libraries are partnering with other local agencies--even combining facilities (such as libraries and police stations, and libraries and schools sharing facilities). These partnerships will effect the types of programs that libraries offer. I'll also talk about how the price of quality performers is increasing rapidly, which will lead libraries to seek more and more help from outside funding sources. If you have any thoughts on the future of adult programming, even if it's one sentence or a paragraph, I'd love to include them in the book. I will be happy to acknowledge you and your library. Thanks for your help. Brett W. Lear Lakewood Library Manager telephone: 303-275-2232 Jefferson County Public Library fax: 303-275-2234 10200 W. 20th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80215 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 4 01:00:57 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:23 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Customer complaints (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Penny Jeffrey" Subject: Re: Customer complaints Cuyahoga County Public Library has been circulating DVDs for about a year. They move well, and there was a big spike right after the gift-giving holidays. This has included all our branches, including those that serve a less affluent clientele. Penny Jeffrey Cuyahoga County Public Library Maple Heights OH From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:54:17 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: Position available Message-ID: From: Janet Jendrzejczyk To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] library position in DC area ---------------------------------------- TAKOMA PARK MARYLAND LIBRARY SEEKS PART-TIME LIBRARIAN The Takoma Park Library is now accepting applications for a part-time Librarian to perform a wide range of professional duties, including children?s programming, outreach to the public schools, reference assistance to children and adults, and support for the City and Library web pages. This is a 25 hour-a-week position, classified at Grade 30, at a salary of $26,468. and includes full benefits. It requires an M.L.S. from an accredited library school, and six months to one year of progressively responsible related experience, or the equivalent. The successful candidate will have work experience in a public or school library and children?s services in particular, knowledge of the curriculum and operation of the public school system, strong computer skills, including knowledge of web site design principles and Internet protocols, a good working knowledge of Internet use, and excellent public relations skills. Interested individuals should apply by submitting a resume and letter of interest to the Library Director at the Takoma Park Maryland Library, 101 Philadelphia Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912, or by e-mail to ellenr@takomagov.org This position is open until filled. EOE. From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:54:44 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] lWhat's Wrong with Dorfman? book (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Marla" Subject: lWhat's Wrong with Dorfman? book Nann Blaine Hilyard posted a message about a "pseudo patron request" for the book What's Wrong with Dorfman, by John Blumenthal. Her message concerned receiving an envelope with a post-it note, etc. I received (actually my director received but forwarded the message on to me) an e-mail with essentially the same message. I answered "her" e-mail; nothing bounced back. (I wish I knew were it *really* went). Unfortunately, after answering the e-mail, I did not save the address, but it seems it was a common one from aol.com or some such.... I was going to order the book, but now don't think I will.... unless the real Alice P. comes forward.... BYE! Marla/Great Falls Public Library/Acquisitions 301 2nd Ave N Great Falls MT 59401-2593 marla@orion.mtgr.mtlib.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:54:53 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Radio Segment on libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Lind Hage Subject: Radio Segment on libraries Michigan Radio (NPR) did three segments on the state of libraries in Michigan. If you'd like to listen go to: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/mr/news/learning/article/44551.html They did a nice job. ******************************************* Christine Lind Hage, Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 Voice: 810/226-5010 Fax: 810/226-5008 Email: Christine@cmpl.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:55:00 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Policies re: children in the library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Richmond Subject: Policies re: children in the library I think I forgot to say thanks to all those who mailed, faxed, or e-mailed their policies about children in the library, along with--in some cases--general patron behavior policies. Much appreciated. Our policy committee has plagiarized accordingly, and produced a "children and the library" policy which the poleece chief says is legally correct. (Grammatically, too, I hope, although I didn't ask the chief for his opinion on that.) (Pardon the incomplete sentence.) I appreciate everyone's help. Speaking of grammar, a new one for me today: I read a memo that stated that Such-and-Such a person would not be "officing" in Town X, but would be working from her home in Town Y. I office, you office, he offices. I, for one, would rather not be officing at the Palestine Public Library today, as it is Friday, but I shall office onward, marching upward, etc. John Richmond, Director Palestine, TX, Pub. Lib. From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:55:17 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Customer complaints (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Pat Evans (Victor)" Subject: RE: Customer complaints Sorry, Jim, but I think your reaction is a little out of line. I'm sure Christine wasn't the only PUBLIBBER to find your comment about waiting for complaints before buying DVD's to be reactionary. I don't think attacking individual posters is the way to stimulate discussion on the list. Pat Evans Victor Free Library Victor, NY 14564 jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us wrote: > Wow! I guess it isn't wise to use any phrase > which Christine Lind Hage may find offensive. > From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:55:24 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Circulating CDROM (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Beth Barlow" Subject: Circulating CDROM Calgary Public Library is reviewing its circulating CDROM collection. Questions are being asked about the future of this format and whether we should continue to purchase materials for it (largely children's). There have also been questions raised about copyright and libraries' right to circulate some of these materials. Often it is very difficult to find the information that indicates that the publisher does not want the CDROM to be loaned by libraries. We would appreciate hearing from other public libraries that are also discussing this issue. Have any libraries decided to phase out circulating CDROM's as a format? if so, what is your timeline and why did you make the decision? Have any libraries discussed the issue and decided to continue with this format? why? If anyone has either never had circulating CDROM or has recently dropped them as a format, what reaction have you had from customers? Many thanks - please reply to my colleague: joye.hardman@public-library.calgary.ab.ca Beth Barlow, Manager, Customer Services Calgary Public Library 616 Macleod Trail S.E. Calgary AB Canada T2G 2M2 beth.barlow@public-library.calgary.ab.ca From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:55:38 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] drug testing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Peg Harmon Subject: drug testing We have two bookmobiles and two library vehicles driven by staff. Our attorney has advised us that we should have a drug and alcohol testing policy to reduce our liability in case of an accident where drugs or alcohol are involved. We have contacted a company and looked at their generic policy. Basically there are four times that testing is generally used: pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, following an accident, and random. A board committee has met and discussed the pros and cons. They are considering testing all employees, not just those who drive library vehicles. Another thought was to exclude the random testing. Does anyone have a drug and alcohol testing policy? Do you include random testing? Peg Harmon Kokomo-Howard County Public Library pharmon@kokomo.lib.in.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:56:11 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Staff Development Day (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joan Reddy Subject: Re: Staff Development Day Renee Patterson asked for suggestions for programs for staff development day. We recently had a staff development evening. The City's Human Resources Department bought the customer service video called "Fish: catch the energy, release the potential." We hired a facilitator for the evening, showed the video, and did various activities. We furnished a light supper and snacks (including fish crackers.) We bought the workbooks for staff as well. The staff had great fun that evening and we keep hearing people refer to the "Fish Philosophy." It's really an upper! The video is a "delightful documentary about an amazing workplace, where employees make a personal choice to bring energy, passion and a positive attitude with them to work each day. At Seattle's World Famous Pike Place Fish, employees don't just fill orders. They fill people-with fun, friendliness, attentiveness and enthusiasm. People watch FISH! once because it's fun, but they watch it over and over because it's fundamental to satisfying work and delighted customers." Information about the video and materials is available at http://www.fishphilosophy.com/ Joan Reddy Siouxland Libraries 201 N. Main Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:56:22 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarian (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Carr, Kathleen" Subject: Librarian The Camden County Library system is seeking a candidate who loves to work with the public and who is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. You will be joining our Haddon Twp Branch! Duties include developing children's and teen programs; working with schools; explaining the use of reference sources; assisting and describing how to search for materials; providing reader advisory and varied other related service. $31,506 to $39,911 for a 35 hour work week. FULL benefit package - 20 vacation days. Requirement - MLS. Open to residents of Camden,Burlington,Gloucester and Atlantic Counties. If you are not a resident you are required to become a resident within one year. Send resume by August 23, 2000 to Kathleen Carr, Human Resources Manager Camden County Library System, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, N.J. 08043-2349 or Fax: (856) 772-6105 Check out our website! http://www.camden.lib.nj.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:56:28 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Latchkey Programs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "FASS1035" Subject: Latchkey Programs I am looking for ideas for setting up a latchkey program. I would appreciate any suggestions that have proved successful. Thanks, Phyllis Fassler From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:56:59 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Fw: WR Grace & Baker & Tayor Defrauds Libraries, etc. (fwd) Message-ID: