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 DVD’s 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 - > > It¹s 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. We¹d get >responses from Library Directors ranging from ³it¹s 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 >³grandfathered² 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 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "" >>>>>>> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ³If the 20th Century taught us anything, > it is to be cautious about the word impossible² > - 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: Master’s 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: Master’s 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: Master’s 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: Master’s 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: Sender: "Mary Ann Meyers" Subject: Fw: WR Grace & Baker & Tayor Defrauds Libraries, etc. I received this from another discussion list and think it would be of interest to other PubLibbers. Note that libraries from 18 states may be able to file a claim for a portion of the settlement. Kudos to whistleblowers Robert Costa, head librarian for the city of Richmond, Va., and Ronald Thornburg, a former Baker & Taylor sales representative. Mary Ann Meyers ljmmam@hypermall.net > > The original article can be found on SFGate.com here: > http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/0 8/03/MN102836.DTL > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > August 3, 2000 (SF Chronicle) > Book Vendors Settle Claims Of Defrauding Government > Staff and Wire Reports > > > Washington -- W.R. Grace & Co. and Baker & Taylor agreed yesterday to > pay $15.5 million to settle allegations they overcharged schools, > libraries and the government for books for over more than a decade > beginning in the early 1980s, the Justice Department said. > A lawsuit, originally brought by two private whistle-blowers and > later > taken over by the federal government and 18 states, alleged that Grace > and > Baker & Taylor Inc., a national book distributor that was a division of > Grace until 1993, defrauded the United States in direct book purchases > and > indirectly by overcharging local schools and libraries that bought books > with federal grant money. > Grace agreed to pay the federal government $3 million to resolve the > claims against it, the department said. In addition, Grace and Baker & > Taylor jointly agreed to pay $12.5 million to the 18 states who joined > the > lawsuit. California was among the states that joined the lawsuit > claiming > damages on behalf of its schools and libraries. > This brings the total recovery from the lawsuit to $18.5 million, > because last year, Baker & Taylor paid the federal government $3 million > to > resolve its direct claims against the Charlotte, N.C.-based company. > In Charlotte, Jim Ulsamer, president of Baker & Taylor Retail, said > the > settlement resolves all claims "without admitting any wrongdoing" by his > company. > The lawsuit under the federal False Claims Act sought damages and > penalties based on Baker & Taylor's contracts with institutional > customers, in which the company agreed to provide discounts of about 40 > percent on trade books, but then failed to provide the full discounts by > misclassifying trade titles into non-trade categories. Meanwhile, Baker > & > Taylor was providing full trade discounts on the same books to > retailers, > the government said. > Trade books are those intended for a general readership. > The two whistle-blowers who brought the original lawsuit, Robert > Costa, > head librarian for the city of Richmond, Va., and Ronald Thornburg, a > former Baker & Taylor sales representative, will share a portion of the > settlement. > Currently, 48 libraries in California, including 17 in the Bay Area, > have submitted claims to receive funds from the state's share of the > suit. > However, the attorney general's office expects more libraries to join > the > claim. > "Any library that purchased books from Baker and Taylor between 1980 > and > 1993 can file a claim," said Nathan Barankin, a spokesman for Attorney > General Bill Lockyer. Libraries have until November 1 to submit a claim, > he said. > Barankin said the attorney general's office will send letters to > libraries across the state to tell them how and where to submit claims. > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Copyright 2000 SF Chronicle > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:57:23 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 The following testimonies can be found at http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/copatestimony.html#august Testimony - By Judith F. Krug, director, American Library Association/Office for Intellectual Freedom Testimony - By Bennett Haselton, founder, Peacefire Choosing to Avoid the Not-so-good Cyberstreets - By Nancy Willard, director, Responsible Netizon Legal Issues Related to the Use of Filtering Software in Schools - By Nancy Willard, director, Responsible Netizon District Internet Policy and Regulations - By Nancy Willard, director, Responsible Netizon _________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4225 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:57:31 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Motor manuals (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Melora Ranney Subject: Re: Motor manuals I got tired of losing these, so we're discarding all the paper and purchasing Chilton CDs. They can print out the few pages they need and we save shelf space. Judy Bennett wrote: What criteria is being used for the discarding of motor manuals? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Melora Ranney, director Charles M. Bailey Public Library Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, Maine 04364 (207) 377-8673/74 fax:(207) 377-4406 email: macbeth@saturn.caps.maine.edu Standard disclaimers apply ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:57:54 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Checking Out Library Censorship (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Checking Out Library Censorship Jon Katz Checking Out Library Censorship http://slashdot.org/articles/00/08/04/047224.shtml "f you're looking for a political issue that will advance freedom, support the growth and innovation of technology, support younger geeks (and adults) who depend on libraries for access to the Net and Web, and also strike a blow against the Luddites who dominate Congress and media, there's a great cause for you: your local library needs some help. Enlightened educators and librarians are seeking help in blocking imminent federal legislation that would require the installation of filtering software on all school and library computers connected to the Net." _________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4225 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:58:00 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] News stories appearing in the August 7 American Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gordon Flagg" Subject: News stories appearing in the August 7 American Libraries News stories appearing in the August 7 American Libraries Online > Filtering Mandates Alive and Well in Appropriations Bill > Bruce Ennis Dies; Led ALA Fight against Communications Decency Act > Baker & Taylor Settles Lawsuit with 18 States > Stark County Employees Strike; Two Branches Closed in Canton > LC Memo Is Critical of Gershwin Trust > San Francisco Committee Rejects Deal between Library and Friends > Waukesha Library Standards Vetoed As "Unfunded Mandate" > Teens Arrested in Clearwater Branch Firebombing > Kunitz Named U.S. Poet Laureate > Champaign PL to Get Security Guards > DNA Clears Accused in Newark PL Rapes American Libraries' Web site also features the latest "Internet Librarian" columns by Karen Schneider; "Technically Speaking" by David Dorman; AL's "Career Leads" job ads; listings of conferences, continuing-education courses, exhibitions, and other events from AL's "Datebook"; and Tables of Contents for the current year. From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:58:16 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: RE: Customer complaints (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us Subject: Re: RE: Customer complaints My one comment (a few words) relative to DVD purchases has apparently been extrapolated or generalized into an overall "reactionary" attitude and management style on my part. When a "put down" is based upon a phrase taken "out of context" and elaborately generalized into a depiction of poor service ethic, I reserve the right to take exception. However, I didn't take exception in a very constructive or worthy manner. Pat is right about that and I owe Christine and everyone on Publib an apology for that uncalled for reaction! Christine didn't "put me down" by name and as such, I was "out of line" regardless of how I felt about the nature of the post. My sincere and heartfelt apologies to Christine and to all PUBLIBBER for my unprofessional outburst. James B. Casey -- My own views as a public librarian. --- Original Message --- "Pat Evans (Victor)" Wrote on Fri, 04 Aug 2000 09:46:08 -0400 ------------------ 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. > ----- 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 Sat Aug 5 22:59:11 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: DVD collections (fwd) Message-ID: Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 19:32:28 -0700 (PDT) From: Philip Boccia Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: DVD collections My director is considering purchasing DVD titles for the library. Although he is not 'jumping' on the bandwagon just yet. (he wants to see who else is going to purchase titles from other libraries. I think it's a good idea since they can be cheaper to buy than VHS. Just don't go overboard right away, because I'm sure not many patrons have DVD players. From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 22:59:23 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Libraries - Community Resource for Environmental Information? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us Subject: Libraries - Community Resource for Environmental Information? Fred W. Stoss of the Engineering Library at SUNY Buffalo had asked that this appeal from the EPA for cooperation by Public Libraries in their efforts to disseminate information be shared on other Lists. Public Libraries seem to be the target audience and the effort is to get public libraries to help EPA to carry out their worthy mission of disseminating Environmental impact information to the community. While laudable in its presentation and overall intentions, Public Libraries might look with some skepticism at this approach. The IRS and Census also want Libraries to cooperate and respond to questions about how we can help them to achieve their service missions, but don't often consider the needs of Libraries. Although many libraries have been distributing tax forms for years for both state and Federal agencies, I know of none which have received fiscal compensation and know of no instance where an emissary from the IRS office has spoken on behalf of Libraries when library postal rates are about to be raised or filtering mandates are debated in Congress or when LSTA is under the budget cutter's knife. Census Bureau officials want meeting room space for long periods and over several weeks reserved and unavailable for local and library programming. When notified that a charge for room set ups and booking is required for non-library, non-local meetings, the Census Bureau said "We don't pay. We're the Government." That local public libraries have expenses, limited budgets and primary responsibility to local taxpayers may have escaped their attention. It shouldn't. Nothing would please me more than to see cooperative effort which was genuinely mutual --- that is to say that the service mission of Public Libraries was considered to be of some tangible value in itself and not merely as a vehicle for a Federal Agency to meet its own service mission and save large amounts of money in rent and labor. To public libraries participating in this effort with EPA (perhaps, a very worthy effort) to remind them that Libraries also have vital service missions which are sometimes costly and which are needful of support from friends who are available when we need them and not only when they need us. James B. Casey -- My own views as a Public Librarian --- Original Message --- Frederick W Stoss Wrote on Fri, 4 Aug 2000 14:58:06 -0400 (EDT) ------------------ Friends and Colleagues: I have been asked to participate in this program. I have talked with several EPA staff about this and am very enthused by their efforts, and even more excited by the potential this program holds for libraries. I would ask librarians on this list to circulate this to your friends and colleagues, and to other library eMail discussion lists having interests in environment and resource management issues. Public Libraries in particular might want to take note at the new emphasis EPA Libraries are making for outreach to public libraries. A more detailed description of this program is provided below. Fred Stoss Science and Engineering Library University at Buffalo State University of New York Libraries - Community Resource for Environmental Information is being hosted by Information Renaissance and managed by Environmental Law Institute. This initiative is an online dialogue held September 18-29, 2000. The EPA has funded an online discussion to explore public access to environmental information. The discussion will explore how the EPA can best make use of libraries for public access to environmental information. Special emphasis will be given to electronic information and how to improve its scope and utility. The dialogue will be structured around an online panel of experts including librarians, representatives of environmental organizations, state, local and tribal government officials, community activists, industry and the EPA. A moderator will guide and focus the discussion. Information from the discussion will be used as a basis for deciding whether to pursue the concept of developing partnerships with libraries. Panelists and participants will address the following set of questions: · What environmental information does the community want? · Where is this information available - at the EPA or from state or local sources? Is it currently available on the Web or in print? · What can libraries do to assist citizens seeking environmental information? · What information do they currently receive about EPA activities, how do they receive it and can it be better organized for easy public use? · How can public libraries be more effective in helping members of the community get environmental information? · What could EPA do to help libraries provide environmental information to the public through the Internet? How might the EPA web site be a more useful resource? To learn more visit the Dialogue web site: http://www.network-democracy.org/epa ----- 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 Sat Aug 5 22:59:33 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: E-Books (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2000 10:12:52 -0400 (EDT) From: barbara holland To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: E-Books I would like to know if any of the public libraries are using e-books and what is their experiences with them. Such as circulation. ______________________________________________ FREE Personalized Email at Mail.com Sign up at http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 23:00:01 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: DVDs? Message-ID: Sender: Kim Kietzman Subject: We started thinking about this because in October the Playstation II comes out - it is a fully functioning, high quality DVD player as well as video game platform, all for $299 - a bargain when looking at home entertainment components. The DVD part of this player has rated well among testers, so the buzz is good. It is possible that a much larger number of homes will have DVD players in the next year or so, especially if/when the price of Playstation II drops. Kim Boynton Kietzman Director of Extension Services Rock Island Public Library (309)732-7366 Opinions expressed are solely that of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Rock Island Public Library. On Fri, 4 Aug 2000 publib@webjunction.org wrote: > > 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. From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 23:00:08 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] TTY policy (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Cleo Pappas" Subject: TTY policy I would appreciate if if any public libraries who have formulated policies concerning the use of their TTY would send me a copy. Thank you very much. ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 23:00:18 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] "Napster" (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mary Thorpe Subject: "Napster" I do not know all of the legal issues regarding Napster but I would think that one major difference between libraries providing access to copyrighted materials is the fact that libraries initially buy one or more copies of the copyrighted work and let patrons borrow them, similar to me lending a friend a copy of the latest Grisham novel. I think with Napster, no one is paying for the copyrighted material and they are downloading it permanently not just borrowing it. When my library circulates videos we put a reminder on the case that it is illegal to copy the video. Isn't that the same thing? If all copyrighted material should be freely available to public libraries, why do we then have to pay these exorbidant fees to all the databases for journal articles that aren't available any other way? I may be way off base but it is a thought that did occur to me. Mary Thorpe GLIS Student Queens College, NY methorpe98@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 23:00:24 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Youth Services Librarians Opening - California (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Theyer Hillary Subject: Youth Services Librarians Opening - California YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN (JOB CODE 00051623) We are seeking two enthusiastic, creative individuals to provide youth services at the main library Youth Services Department, as well as in the five branch libraries. The primary duties will involve the provision of library programs for youth from infancy through high school age level. Duties also include reference and reader’s advisory service, as well as outreach to Torrance area schools. Application Procedure We will accept applications beginning 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2000. The City will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Faxed applications will not be accepted. To receive a City application, please contact the City of Torrance hotline at (310) 618-2969, or apply online at www.torrnet.com . Completed application packets are to be submitted to: City of Torrance Civil Service Department 3231 Torrance Blvd Torrance, CA 90503 Salary and Benefits The monthly salary range is $3435 - $4499. Benefits include 100% City paid retirement; Family Health and Dental Plans; Flexible Benefits program which provides tax-free options for additional medical, dental and child care expenses; Deferred Compensation Program and Life Insurance. Special Notes Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Civil Service Department prior to the final filing date. Examples of Duties * Presents storytelling, reading guidance, booktalks and other special library programs. * Performs outreach to local schools, and conducts class orientations, school visits, and tours of the library. * Participates in cooperative projects with outside organizations, schools, and libraries. * Develops displays and materials, collections and other special activities to motivate the young reader. * Provides reference and reader’s advisory service. * Instructs public on use of library tools, including electronic resources. * Prepares bibliographies, and may perform original cataloging. * Surveys library holdings and makes recommendations for purchase of materials. * Selects and orders audiovisual materials. * Reviews and recommends books, and prepares oral and written book reviews. * Develops displays, exhibits, brochures, and news releases. * Interacts with patrons and defuses potentially volatile or sensitive situations to ensure quality customer service. * May assume responsibility for a Branch library or section of the library in the absence of Senior Librarian. * Assists in training subordinate personnel. May assign, review and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel. Minimum Requirements Education & Experience: Requires Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited college or university, OR a Bachelor’s degree PLUS either 24 units of graduate work in Library Science with a major emphasis in Children’s Services, OR three years of professional library experience in Children’s Services Selection Process Applicants must complete a standard City application. Only those applicants whose training and experience best meet our requirements will be invited to participate in the examination. If you have any questions regarding the department where the vacancy exists, please direct them to Paula Weiner, Library Services Manager, at pweiner@torrnet.com. The examination will consist of an oral interview (weighted 100%). A writing exercise will be evaluated at the time of the interview. Factors evaluated in the examination process may include: Knowledge of: Selection and use of books and non-book materials appropriate for children and young adults; principles and practices of librarianship; budget planning and fiscal practices; current trends in library automation; and techniques of program presentation for youth. Ability to: Identify and understand potential use of libraries by youth; work effectively with fellow employees, teachers and community practitioners; supervise youth and subordinate personnel; create, initiate and evaluate services and programs for youth; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and exercise independent judgment. The oral interview and writing exercise are tentatively scheduled for Monday, August 28, 2000. 8/2/00-44LH JOB CODE 00051623 From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 5 23:00:30 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:24 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Sunday Programming (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Formosa Subject: Sunday Programming In response to Jill Patterson's inquiry about Sunday programming . . . We have an extremely busy program schedule each and every month. Programs include staff-run presentations as well as hired performers, speakers, etc. And these programs run both day and night throughout the week, except for Sundays. I tend to agree with Michele Lauer-Bader's response that you run the risk of falling short "on the floor" if you schedule programs on Sunday, since the library is usually operating with a limited staff anyway. Deborah Formosa Northport-East Northport Library Northport, New York From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 7 23:52:31 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: E-Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "GraceAnne A. DeCandido" Subject: Re: E-Books (fwd) You may find some useful information in the PLA Tech Note I wrote on eBooks, at http://www.pla.org/technotes/ebooks.html GraceAnne DeCandido (sig file way below) On 5 Aug 00, PUBLIB sent unto us: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2000 10:12:52 -0400 (EDT) > From: barbara holland > To: plib2@webjunction.org > Subject: E-Books > > I would like to know if any of the public libraries are > using e-books and what is their experiences with them. Such > as circulation. 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 We're ridin' out tonight / To case the promised land. Bruce Springsteen From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 7 23:52:54 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Napster (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: MMGinNY@aol.com Subject: Napster When an individual uses Napster, he or she accesses MP3 files and downloads them. These may be copies an idividual has made of CDs he or she owns, or files downloaded from some third party. The argument can be made that this is only technologically different from borrowing a CD from a friend and then copying it onto a cassette tape. Of course, nothing is quite so simple, but still, that is how many Napster users view the issue. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 7 23:53:24 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarian in Training, according to Children's World (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mary Ann Meyers" Subject: Librarian in Training, according to Children's World My eye caught on a Sunday newspaper advertisement for Children's World Learning Centers ("visit us on the web at www.childrensworld.com"). A young boy sits under the caption "What He Does as a Child Opens a World of Possibilities." The young smiling fella (hasn't "manned" the reference desk for eight hours as yet--or received the generous paycheck he can expect in the future) is surrounded by stacks of books (print medium) and, evidently, is a librarian of the future because to his right is a newspaper ad which says: "LIBRARIAN Librarian needed immediately. Local library opening new branch and seeks applicants experienced with the Dewey decimal system, the latest computer software, and a love of books and reading. Familiarity with top fiction, non- fiction and reference books. B.A. or minor in library science preferred. . ." Well, at least he is a boy (if we are to assume that from his gender-cued clothing?), he isn't middle-aged, doesn't sport glasses and a bun. So funny, yet so sad. Mary Ann Meyers ljmmam@hypermall.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 7 23:53:42 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: DVD collections (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 16:04:26 -0500 From: Jane Dillon To: "'plib2@webjunction.org'" Subject: RE: [PUBLIB] RE: DVD collections (fwd) I think a good method for determining need for DVD's would be to look at how many shelves the local Target, Best Buy, Blockbuster stores, etc. are devoting to them. In our area you see a lot of space devoted to them. Jane Dillon Public Services Manager Carrollton Public Libraries 3030 N Josey Ste 130 Carrollton, TX 75007 972 466 4811 FAX 972 394 2877 -----Original Message----- From: PUBLIB [SMTP:plib2@webjunction.org] Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2000 11:03 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: DVD collections (fwd) Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 19:32:28 -0700 (PDT) From: Philip Boccia Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: DVD collections My director is considering purchasing DVD titles for the library. Although he is not 'jumping' on the bandwagon just yet. (he wants to see who else is going to purchase titles from other libraries. I think it's a good idea since they can be cheaper to buy than VHS. Just don't go overboard right away, because I'm sure not many patrons have DVD players. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 7 23:53:58 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Customer complaints (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Dan Robinson" Subject: RE: Customer complaints I think you can take Jim's comment with a large grain of salt or two (or even a salt mine). Since Christine is (was?) the PLA president and Jim is an ALA Councilor, I read the comment in a much different spirit. Dan Robinson drobinson@hwwilson.com On 5 Aug 00, at 20:44, Pat Evans (Victor) wrote: > 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 > > > 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 Mon Aug 7 23:54:12 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Senior Librarian - Seattle Public Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Ramon Soliz" Subject: Senior Librarian - Seattle Public Library PLEASE POST: SENIOR HUMANITIES LIBRARIAN Exciting career opportunities available! The successful candidates will provide all levels of information and reference, readers' advisory, collection development and outreach services to meet the educational, recreational and cultural information needs of the community. In addition to working with other collections, the Senior Librarians will select, maintain and organize the Library's Russian and African/Middle Eastern language collections within their own specialty areas. Two positions available: 1) full-time position requires Russian language; 2) half-time position requires African/Middle Eastern language. Salary: $23.56 - 28.59/hour For complete job description, requirements, application instructions and forms, visit our web site at: http://www.spl.org/libraryjobs/openings.html or visit your local library. Apply no later than 5 p.m. on August 31, 2000. Written responses should be sent to: Human Resources Department, Seattle Public Library, 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. PROUDLY PROMOTING DIVERSITY IN EMPLOYMENT From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 7 23:57:32 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: Customer complaints Message-ID: Back to the content, not the tone, of the discussion, perhaps? Do we anticipate? or do we react to (post-facto) our patrons? (Actually, my next NetConnect column is going to be somewhat along these lines [how to think like a patron] so do please! keep discussing!) Sara, the moderator Mom From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 7 23:57:54 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Drug testing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Katherine Wolicki Subject: Drug testing I don't know about other publibbers, but I'd be offended if I was asked to take a drug test for no reason.  Actually, I'd choose not to work somewhere where they initiated a drug testing policy, and I don't drink and have never used recreational drugs.  I can understand why you would consider it, but if I were you, I'd be prepared for staff anger.  Has anyone looked into the legal recourse that staff would have if they were required to take a test? Kate Wolicki "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...They are considering testing all employees, not just those who drive library vehicles." Peg Harmon Kokomo-Howard County Public Library pharmon@kokomo.lib.in.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 7 23:58:07 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Drug Testing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joan Reddy Subject: Drug Testing Peg Harmon wrote inquiring about drug testing for bookmobile staff. The City of Sioux Falls requires drug testing for all employees.. Drug/alcohol testing is done at the four times she mentioned: pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random. Safety-sensitive employees are employees who are required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL.) Our bookmobiles have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 26,000 lbs., so the drivers are not required to hold a CDL. If your bookmobiles are heavier than the 26,000, then they must have a CDL. If a driver holds a CDL, The Federal Highway Administration of the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) rules are in effect. These require mandatory drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive employees. Our state's Commercial Driver License Manual refers to some of the requirements. Perhaps your city or county street or highway department can assist you. The supervisors dislike the random testing of all employees. (That's an understatement.) It seems that random often means the same person is tested time after time, while other employees are never tested. We have never had an employee test positive for drugs or alcohol, so it seems like a huge waste of time. The drug testing site is at least a ten to thirty minute drive each way from the various branches. It's more if the traffic or weather is bad. When they arrive at the drug testing center, the employee may have to wait awhile for their turn. Then, they may have a "shy bladder." If all goes well, we lose an hour of an employee's time and it can stretch to almost half a day. Sending a staff member for testing when there's programs or short staffing can be a real challenge. We still have to staff the desks. Our library has some tiny branches with only one person working. When they come up for random testing, we need to send out a substitute or send a mobile unit before or after the branch's open hours. The one thing the city has done which has made the whole process somewhat easier to deal with is that they will send a mobile unit out to the library. It's not ideal, nor very private, but it sure beats losing an employee's time for a hour or two minimum. The mobile unit is a van. They used to test the person on the van. (Imagine a curtain separating the male mobile unit driver from the female employee.) Now, the mobile unit driver comes in and uses a restroom for the testing. If there's no separate staff restroom, a public restroom is closed off and a table set up in the hallway adjacent. Our employees feel somewhat degraded by the process. But, it's city policy. When only the safety sensitive employees were tested, they resented being singled out. I told them, it's a federal law and we have to comply. Now everybody is tested but the Employees in the category of "safety-sensitive employee" are randomly tested more frequently because of DOT regulations. Joan Reddy Siouxland Libraries 201 N. Main Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 7 23:58:18 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "David Biek" Subject: Re: COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 (also posted to ALA OIF list and ALA Member Forum last week) This is a highly selective, and unrepresentative, group of testimonies. Complete testimony from the three sets of hearings may be found at: http://www.copacommission.org/meetings/ My own testimony was delivered on July 21. David Biek Manager, Main Library Tacoma Public Library 1102 Tacoma Ave S Tacoma, WA 98402 253-591-5693 dbiek@tpl.lib.wa.us -----Original Message----- From: Don Wood To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Saturday, August 05, 2000 8:57 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 >COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 > >The following testimonies can be found at > >http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/copatestimony.html#august > >Testimony - By Judith F. Krug, director, American Library >Association/Office for Intellectual Freedom > >Testimony - By Bennett Haselton, founder, Peacefire > >Choosing to Avoid the Not-so-good Cyberstreets - By Nancy Willard, >director, Responsible Netizon > >Legal Issues Related to the Use of Filtering Software in Schools - By >Nancy Willard, director, Responsible Netizon > >District Internet Policy and Regulations - By Nancy Willard, >director, Responsible Netizon > > > > >_________________________ > >Don Wood >Program Officer/Communications >American Library Association >Office for Intellectual Freedom >50 East Huron Street >Chicago, IL 60611 >312-280-4225 >800-545-2433, ext. 4225 >Fax: 312-280-4227 >dwood@ala.org >http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 7 23:59:10 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Vacant Position (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: EDGERTONS@wpalmb.pbcl.lib.fl.us Subject: Vacant Position PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM is seeking an articulate, dynamic communicator to join our management team. We are a busy, fully automated southeastern Florida library system serving a growing population of 698,000 with a central library, 13 branches, outreach services and 402 employees. LIBRARIAN IV, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR: Develops and manages system wide public relations, marketing and volunteer programs. Serves as spokesperson to the media. Writes, designs and directs production of all Library publications. Serves on the Library Management Team for planning and for development of system wide policies and procedures. Asseseses community needs and evaluates effectiveness of services. Prepares statistical and analytical reports. Acts as staff representative to Friends of Library. Servises five employees of the Community Relations Division. Requires ALA accredited MLS plus four years experience, two of which must be professional supervisory or administrative work. Salary range: $39,112-$59,329 plus generous benefits. For more information call Jerry W. Brownlee, Library Director at 561-233-2600. To apply for this position, send application/resume to Palm Beach County Personnel, 50 S. Military Trail, Suite 210, West Palm Beach, FL 33415. (Phone 561- 616-6888, FAX 561-616-6893) EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V DFWP APPLICATIONS/RESUMES FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2000. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 7 23:59:19 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Director - CT (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Louise Schimmel Subject: Library Director - CT LIBRARY DIRECTOR, Norfolk, Connecticut (pop. 2,000). Outstanding opportunity in the beautiful Litchfield Hills. Responsible for oversight and operation of historic private Library, maintaining collection of 30,000 volumes, and implementation of Library programs and services for the public. Applicants should possess knowledge and skill in Library service and technology, personnel administration, budget management and community relations. Requires ALA/MLS plus 4 years of progressively responsible library administration experience, including 2-3 years in supervisory capacity. Salary starts at $40,000, plus benefits, depending on experience. Send letter of application, full resume and names of 3 professional references to Norfolk Library, PO Box 605, Norfolk, CT 06058-0605. Application deadline Sept. 15, 2000. -- Louise Schimmel The Norfolk Library Norfolk, the Ice Box of Connecticut 06058 Tel. 860 542-5075 Fax 860 542-1795 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 8 00:00:42 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Defending Printing Charges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Patty Wood" Subject: Defending Printing Charges Does anyone have any good replies for the patron that says "My tax dollars pay for this library, so why should I have to pay for printing from the internet"? We already have a pretty liberal policy of the first five pages free, 10 cents a copy afterwards. Thanks Patty Wood Suffern Free Library suffernlibrary@mail.creativeonline.com ---------------- Sent from a WebBox - http://www.webbox.com FREE Web based Email, Files, Bookmarks, Calendar, People and Great Ways to Share them with Others! From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 8 00:02:49 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: printing costs Message-ID: >>Does anyone have any good replies for the patron that says "My tax dollars pay for this library, so why should I have to pay for printing from the internet"? "Yes, of course they do..and we want to hold them down, so we charge a modest reimbursement fee for paper to discourage excessive printing and too much use of materials." [Charming smile while you say this...] ----------------- Sara Weissman Morris County Library http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 8 00:03:27 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Service to patrons. (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 13:50:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Yasmeen Jehangir To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Service to patrons. I have a question for my fellow librarians who have desks that are in the middle of the library and not an office. They sit there all day and do all their duties, as scheduling programs, collection development, recruiting volunteers, etc. The desk is very visible and has a sign that says "Librarian". When there are patrons browsing the stacks in front of and behind her back, should she leave her work and go to them and ask if they need help( like they do in department stores and restaurants) or should she continue with her work and expect that if anyone needs help they would come to her? Please respond, as I really need to know what is appropriate. Thanks in advance. YJ. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 8 00:11:02 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] How to enlarge font. Accessibility for low vision or reading software. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Don Saklad Subject: How to enlarge font. Accessibility for low vision or reading software. A. How would you arrange this weblog site template provided as is so 1. font is larger and 2. paragraph width is 60 to 80 columns?... http://guidetoproblematicallibraryuser.weblogs.com B. How would I make the web site more accessible for people with low vision or for blind people who use reader software?... http://guidetoproblematicallibraryuse.weblogs.com http://guidetoproblematicallibraryuse.weblogs.com/discuss The weblog template is provided as service. Cheers! oo__ DWs From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 8 00:11:27 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Audiobook CD's peeling (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Button Adam Subject: Audiobook CD's peeling We've had the same problem. The staff person who deals with the audiobook vendor called and they informed us that the peeling CD's is a production problem on their end. They've offered to replace the audios with this problem. Our vendor is, I think, Talking Books. The cassette and cd books come in red cases with highlighting. Adam Button Wissahickon Valley Public Library Blue Bell, PA 215-643-`320 Topic No. 6 Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 21:50:40 -0700 (PDT) From: "Douglas Henderson" To: publib Subject: tidbits >>> 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 Audiobooks is causing a chemical reaction? From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:47:41 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Comment (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Christine Hage" Subject: Comment Hey guys, lets not take ourselves so serious. Jim apologized and I accepted even if I wasn't as offended as some of you may think. I respect the variety of opinions and experiences PUBLIBers have. We shouldn't all be agreeing with each other on each topic! One of the weaknesses of email is that we can't see facial expressions as we talk. I almost always work fast and sometimes I press the old send button before I've carefully read my post to see if others may interpret it differently than I meant it to be interpreted. I'm also a person that thinks out loud and often say things I want to pull back right away. On occasion, I have sent a message to an entire group rather than to one individual. Another online expression of my personality of do it quick and go back and fix. I really enjoy our discussions here on PUBLIB. Let's not get mired in complaining about each other. Let's move on and get back to discussion of public library issues and practices. Christine Lind Hage Past, Past President of PLA ALA Councilor at Large 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 Wed Aug 9 16:47:53 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Branch opening (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Christine Hage" Subject: Branch opening Yesterday we received an opening day collection (ODC) from Baker & Taylor at our new branch, which will open next Monday morning. I'm a little sore from helping to start the shelving process (22,000 plus books received with 8,000 more on their way), but wanted to let you know how neat ODCs are. I spoke with several jobbers before signing on with B&T and they all offered similar services and similar prices. We selected B&T because they offered a wider spectrum of formats. We started the process about a year ago when we met with B&T staff for 2 1/2 days to set parameters for the collection size, processing (I worked with a B&T staffer on the processing and after a couple of hours I was amazed at all of the decisions I've made automatically in the past without even realizing I had made a choice!) and selection procedures. We selected about 10 journals we wanted B&T to use in the selection process. We selected about 10 library collections we wanted them to match against. Since we were not going to actually see the reviews we needed to see if other libraries purchased the books. For example if it was reviewed in 8 journals and no one purchased it, the book probably received a bad review. If everyone bought it, it probably had a great review. Our four librarians carefully went through probably 80,000 titles selecting the individual titles we wanted. B&T made up lists, by Dewey, for us that included a variety of editions. For example, we were offered the option of paperback, hardback, deluxe leather bound, etc. So when it came to something like Jane Eyre we had the choice of lots of different editions. B&T ordered the books on our behalf, processed them according to our specifications, shelved them in their warehouse and held them until we were ready. We told them three weeks ago to pack the books up and deliver them at 9 a.m. on August 7th to our new branch. When I got to the branch yesterday morning, the semi was waiting. We used prisoners from our county jail to empty the truck. I think we had 10 of them and there were 10 of us. By 4 p.m. the truck was empty and about 1/4 of the books were on the shelves. They look beautiful! My legs are a little sore today, but I'll be back shelving with a new set of volunteers (workers at the Friends' book sale) today. We hope to have everything shelved by tomorrow so we can start shelf reading and shifting, shifting, shifting. You know the drill. Anyway, this was the first ODC any of us had done and we're really pleased. We're meeting with B&T in two weeks to plan our second ODC for our proposed North Branch which we hope to open in April 2001. It has been a fascinating process! You'll be able to see us working on our website at www.cmpl.org/south in a few days. Our webmaster is too busy shelving to put the pictures on the site this week! Christine Lind Hage ALA Councilor at Large 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 Wed Aug 9 16:48:08 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Service to patrons. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judi Crowley Subject: Re: Service to patrons. (fwd) Try a little bit of both. Try to train yourself to be aware of what is going on around you as you are 'concentrating' on the work in front of you. Glance up frequently to see who is there and what they are doing. You will soon being to pick out the body language that says, ' I'm in trouble, I don't know what I'm doing.' Always offer to help. A good way to do it is to say, "How may I help you?" instead of "May I help you?" If you give people a chance to say 'No' at the beginning, they may do so, even when they would have been happier saying 'Yes'. When someone spends what seems to be a lot of time at the computer catalog, I'll often ask, "Is that computer telling you what you need to know?" It is so comforting to a lot of people to be able to blame their troubles on a machine. Good luck! Judi Crowley Hampstead Public Library Hampstead, NH 03841 (603) 329-6411 crowley@empire.net PUBLIB wrote: > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 13:50:51 -0700 (PDT) > From: Yasmeen Jehangir > To: plib2@webjunction.org > Subject: [PUBLIB] Service to patrons. > > I have a question for my fellow librarians who have desks that are in the middle of the library and not an office. They sit there all day and do all their duties, as scheduling programs, collection development, recruiting volunteers, etc. The desk is very visible and has a sign that says "Librarian". When there are patrons browsing the stacks in front of and behind her back, should she leave her work and go to them and ask if they need help( like they do in department stores and restaurants) or should she continue with her work and expect that if anyone needs help they would come to her? Please respond, as I really need to know what is appropriate. Thanks in advance. > YJ. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:48:20 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1358 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Bill Davis Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1358 "When an individual uses Napster, he or she accesses MP3 files and downloads them. These may be copies an idividual has made of CDs he or she owns, or files downloaded from some third party. The argument can be made that this is only technologically different from borrowing a CD from a friend and then copying it onto a cassette tape. Of course, nothing is quite so simple, but still, that is how many Napster users view the issue. " But the scenario you describe, borrowing a CD form a friend and copying it onto a cassette tape, is also a violation of copyright law. Just because a criminal act is common does not mean it is acceptable. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? William P. Davis "Opinions given above are personal Collection Coordinator and do not reflect official library Kent District Library policy or statements." Grand Rapids, Michigan ph: 616-336-2548 ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:48:59 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:25 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Audrey Kelly Subject: Re: COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 Yes, the ALA site clearly states that they are providing links to selected testimony and then provide a link to the full commission site, at the top of their page. It's very easy to find all of the COPA Testimonies from the ALA Page, which is helpful. The Commission has a difficult job, and I hope that they are able separate the promotion of consumer software products for families and parents versus the role of government agencies that provide access to information for all citizens. Audrey ~~~ Audrey M. Kelly Technology Consultant Library of Virginia Richmond, VA 804-692-3768 akelly@lva.lib.va.us From: David Biek [mailto:dbiek@tpl.lib.wa.us] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 11:59 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 (also posted to ALA OIF list and ALA Member Forum last week) This is a highly selective, and unrepresentative, group of testimonies. Complete testimony from the three sets of hearings may be found at: http://www.copacommission.org/meetings/ My own testimony was delivered on July 21. David Biek Manager, Main Library Tacoma Public Library 1102 Tacoma Ave S Tacoma, WA 98402 253-591-5693 dbiek@tpl.lib.wa.us -----Original Message----- From: Don Wood To: Multiple recipients of list Date: Saturday, August 05, 2000 8:57 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 >COPA Hearing Held August 3-4, 2000 > >The following testimonies can be found at > >http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/copatestimony.html#august > >Testimony - By Judith F. Krug, director, American Library >Association/Office for Intellectual Freedom > >Testimony - By Bennett Haselton, founder, Peacefire > >Choosing to Avoid the Not-so-good Cyberstreets - By Nancy Willard, >director, Responsible Netizon > >Legal Issues Related to the Use of Filtering Software in Schools - By >Nancy Willard, director, Responsible Netizon > >District Internet Policy and Regulations - By Nancy Willard, >director, Responsible Netizon > > > > >_________________________ > >Don Wood >Program Officer/Communications >American Library Association >Office for Intellectual Freedom >50 East Huron Street >Chicago, IL 60611 >312-280-4225 >800-545-2433, ext. 4225 >Fax: 312-280-4227 >dwood@ala.org >http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:49:07 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] job posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Dutcher, Henry" Subject: job posting LIBRARIAN HEAD OF CHILDREN/TEEN SERVICES The Town of Enfield Library Department currently has an opening for a Head of Children/Teen Services Librarian. Position provides reference to youth, parents; develops library collection; supervises planning and programs for children and teens. Must have knowledge of professional library methods as well as children's and teen literature and reference resources and practices; must be expertly proficient in the use of the computer, especially with regards to web and bibliographic resources. Requires Masters degree in Library Science plus four years of specialized library experience with some supervisory experience. Salary: To $42,000. Interested applicants apply by August 18, 2000 to: Barbara Meunier, Personnel Administrator, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082. EOE Henry Dutcher Library Director Enfield Public Library 104 Middle Rd. Enfield, CT 06082 860-763-7550 860-763-7514 Fax hdutcher@enfield.lib.ct.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:49:24 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1358 (COPA Hearings) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Tom Stuart Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1358 (COPA Hearings) David Biek comments on Don Wood's recent posting of selected testimony from COPA Hearings: > ... >This is a highly selective, and unrepresentative, group of testimonies. >Complete testimony from the three sets of hearings may be found at: > >http://www.copacommission.org/meetings/ > ... Good point, David. I assume that Don Wood was indicating that testimony which best reflects ALA's position. That's legit, I believe. Nonetheless, I quite prefer to be pointed to the site you provided the address for, so that I can read the range of viewpoints presented at the hearing. Two reasons, really: 1) I think it is important to understand the range of issues and arguments and 2) it is consistent with the library value of providing a 'balanced collection' to show us the more inclusive and primary source COPA site, rather than the site filtered to include an actually rather narrow range of views. Thomas Stuart < tstuart@wls.lib.ny.us > From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:49:46 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Service to patrons. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Margaret Conroy" Subject: RE: Service to patrons. Whenever I encounter this discussion I recall a former mentor of mine who called sedentary reference librarians "sitters and pointers." Not the most flattering analogy! Seriously, though, we can't assume that people will ask for help when they need to. How many times have you been approached with the words "I hate to bother you, but..."? Patrons don't always perceive us as being there PRIMARILY to help them. So yes, get up and approach those who seem dazed and confused, and even those who don't. Customers will appreciate the effort and hopefully leave more satisfied. If you can't persuade your reference librarian on those points, you may need to resort to the above analogy ;) Margaret Conroy Little Dixie Regional Libraries 111 N. 4th St. Moberly, MO 65270-1577 (660)263-4426 (660)263-4024 fax mconroy@little-dixie.lib.mo.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:50:09 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Service to patrons (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Tony Lucarelli Subject: Re: Service to patrons "When there are patrons browsing the stacks in front of and behind her back, should she leave her work and go to them and ask if they need help (like they do in department stores and restaurants) or should she continue with her work and expect that if anyone needs help they would come to her?" This, IMHO, is a very tough call. At my previous public library job, we were instructed to leave the reference desk every so often and just walk around the department to ask if anyone needed help. Most often, people were just browsing and didn't require any help and said that they would ask if they couldn't find what they were looking for. Most people were very pleasant. On occasion, we would get someone who got very snippy with us and got upset at being approached. Essentially, they felt that they weren't in a retail establishment and should not be treated as such. This kind of service is definitely a double-edged sword. Some people appreciate it, some do not. In my marketing classes in college we discussed how if someone has a negative experience, they would in turn tell ten of their associates and it would take ten positive experiences or comments to counteract the one negative experience or comment. So, it depends if you want to take that risk (and possibly risk losing a library user). My rule of thumb, when I worked in the public service area, was that if someone was wandering around the stacks and looked like they couldn't find what they were looking for, then I would approach. However, if someone was in the stacks, pulling books off shelves, I would wait for that person to approach me. Most of the time, the wanderer was grateful for my approaching them, and I didn't step on any toes of people that were just casually browsing and were finding the information they were looking for on their own. -- *************************************** * Anthony V. Lucarelli * * Director of Community Relations * * Gail Borden Public Library District * * 200 N Grove Avenue * * Elgin, IL 60120 * * 847-742-2411 * * F: 847-742-0485 * *************************************** From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:50:28 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Defending Printing Charges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: Defending Printing Charges Do you charge for photocopies? 'Nuff said. Our LAN manager says that the new version of our browser has a print preview feature so that users can select the pages to print--no more last-page-with-two-lines. Nann Blaine Hiliyard Lake Villa District Library -----Original Message----- From: Patty Wood [SMTP:suffernlibrary@mail.creativeonline.com] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 11:02 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Defending Printing Charges Does anyone have any good replies for the patron that says "My tax dollars pay for this library, so why should I have to pay for printing from the internet"? We already have a pretty liberal policy of the first five pages free, 10 cents a copy afterwards. Thanks Patty Wood Suffern Free Library suffernlibrary@mail.creativeonline.com ---------------- Sent from a WebBox - http://www.webbox.com FREE Web based Email, Files, Bookmarks, Calendar, People and Great Ways to Share them with Others! From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:50:47 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: printing charges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lisa Costich" Subject: Re: printing charges With all due respect, I don't think we can defend printing charges. I do realize, however, that many libraries have severe financial constraints, and have a choice between charging for internet printing, and not offering internet printing at all. Nonetheless, charging means that a certain segment of your population cannot afford access to one of your services. Here in Fort Wayne, IN we have a long tradition of free service. We subsidize the first $15 of any patron's information request, whether that be ILL charges, printing, or Dialog fees (which, at least in the branches, we hardly ever use anymore). We do suggest that patrons limit themselves to 20 pages, but since staff don't have the time or inclination to stand over patrons' shoulders, I can't say how often patrons abide by it. I suppose it's inconsistent that we charge for photocopies, but we do and to my knowledge, always have. My own opinions. Lisa Costich Tecumseh Branch Manager Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, IN From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:50:55 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Drug Testing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kim Kietzman Subject: Drug Testing We have to take one for our pre-employment physical, and you know that up-front, so if you don't want to take it, you just back out of consideration for the position. This is true for every single staff member, from lowest to highest. Most policies for drug testing, including ours and where my husband works, involves a clause that testing can only be required after hiring for cause ie, someone shows up obviously stoned for work, or is caught dealing at work (just happened where my hubby works - so not so far fetched). I too would not work where random drug tests are the norm. I don't feel the hiring one any more intrusive than the background check the city does for applicants. Kim Boynton Kietzman Director of Extension Services Rock Island Public Library (309)732-7366 Opinions expressed are solely that of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Rock Island Public Library. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:51:08 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Napster (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Andrea Johnson Subject: Re: Napster --- MMGinNY@aol.com wrote: > When an individual uses Napster, he or she accesses MP3 files and downloads > them. These may be copies an idividual has made of CDs he or she owns, or > files downloaded from some third party. The argument can be made that this > is only technologically different from borrowing a CD from a friend and then > copying it onto a cassette tape. Of course, nothing is quite so simple, but > still, that is how many Napster users view the issue. And, according to copyright law, that's illegal too. In my oversimplified and inexpert understanding of the law, the only way you can make a copy of a CD without violating copyright is if you're copying your own CD for your own purposes (say you want to listen to it in your car but you only have a cassette player in the car, or you want to put together a tape of your favorite songs). The reason libraries are different from Napster is that it's not illegal to borrow the CD; just to copy it. So if a library patron checks out a CD of Mozart's Requiem, makes a tape of it, then returns the CD and keeps the tape, he or she has violated copyright law. It is possible in a library setting, however (and quite common) to borrow the CD, listen to it for awhile, then return it without having made a copy -- this is within the law. That option isn't really possible with Napster. Andrea Johnson andielib@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:54:25 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Defending Printing Charges In-Reply-To: <978482BAF127D311A87C0008C7AA920E10128B@LAKE-WEB> Message-ID: Ah! but this assumes they know how..or take the time..or do something besides just hit the print button..which is what most actually do, I'm afraid. And heavens, does anyone charge for those orphan/widow pages? Recycle! >>Our LAN manager says that the new version of our browser has a print preview feature so that users can select the pages to print--no more last-page-with-two-lines. --------------------- Sara Weissman Morris County Library http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:54:56 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Xerox Bookedge Copier (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Stephens Subject: Xerox Bookedge Copier We are considering purchasing a Bookedge Copier from Xerox for our public copier? I would like to hear from any libraries that have this copier and if they are satisfied with it. I'd also be interested in knowing of their satisfaction with the Xerox service plan. I have reservations about being restricted to purchasing copier supplies only from Xerox. Thanks, Seth Stephens Jefferson Twp. Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:55:53 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Desk Napster (fwd) Message-ID: From: Okmulgee Library Subject: [PUBLIB] Desk Napster I am on the side of asking the patrons if they need help. A librarian working hard at the desk is a barrier to patrons needing help. Many people are afraid to ask for help under any circumstances and asking someone who is hard at work is beyond them. There is research on the subject. A guy named Homans did research on looking at an information as a medium of exchange. One person loses status and gains information and the other gains status and loses the power of information. That's why the new guy at work asks less questions over time. At first no-one minds him asking questions but as time goes on it becomes a bother. The cost of information goes up and the value of that information goes down, and she stops asking questions. There is a humorous side to this. I knew a librarian who worked furiously at the desk. Only Type A aggressive people had the nerve to ask her any questions. She couldn't figure out why she always the customers who were Jerks. As librarians it is our job to distribute information, there is no "exchange". However we do have to lower the cost to the public of asking us for help. Some people are intimidated by libraries and librarians. We have to be accessible. My philosophy is to say "Hi can I help you?" to everyone who walks in (within reason, I hate dogma). If they say "no", back off, if they say "yes" start the reference interview. The idea is to identify yourself as a friendly person whose job it is help them. That lowers the cost of them asking you for help later. A standard rule of marketing is that for everyone who complains about problem service there are ten who don't. My fear is that people will come into the library for information and that the library has exactly what they want but they leave without asking. Then they tell all their friends the Library was a waste of time. About Napster. Mozart wrote music for the church and royalty. That's who had the money and who paid the bills. Pop music is just that, popular music. The population at large pays for it when they buy it from stores. When we stop paying for it artists will stop writing and performing it for us. Do we really want to put more power in the hands of the super rich who will be the patrons of the arts after we get it all free from Napster? How about the government? What kind of music will government sponsor? Can anyone name a famous musician or composer before 1800 who wasn't sponsored by a rich patron? Okmulgee Public Library 918-756-1448 finchr@ocevnet.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:56:26 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Service to patrons. (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 11:16:30 -0400 From: Rachel A. Gut To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: RE: [PUBLIB] Service to patrons. (fwd) Although I am no longer in this situation, I was in my first position as a Young Adult Librarian. While working at my desk, I had to keep an eye out for patrons who might need help and were too shy to ask for it. My first priority was making sure the patrons were served. However, I was also granted off desk time, when I could take projects to the staff area or a floater desk and concentrate on them without the distraction of patrons. Without the assurance from my supervisor that I would have off desk time, I would often have felt that patrons were an annoyance when a project desperately had to be finished. Instead, I could balance service to the patrons with the other tasks I was responsible for. Rachel A. Gut Assistant Director Mason Public Library 200 Reading Road Mason, OH 45040 (513) 398-2711 gutra@oplin.lib.oh.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:56:52 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Video Circulations (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Van Hess, Gina" Subject: Video Circulations Hello Fellow PubLibers, Recently a patron claimed that one of our videos ruined not one, but two VCRs ("What are you going to do about it???"). We are a small independent library and perform no video maintenance (cleaning, etc.) unless there is a problem with the video. The technical services person who deals with these problems would like to withdraw videos after 100 (or less) uses; our acquisitions librarians would like to circulate them until they drop since our AV budget is miniscule. I would like to know how other libraries determine how long to circulate videos. Thanks very much, in advance, for your assistance. Gina Van Hess Anacortes Public Library (WA) ginav@cityofanacortes.org FAX (360)293-1929 (306)293-1910, x24 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 16:57:05 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Defending Printing Charges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Colowick Subject: RE: Defending Printing Charges I would probably say something like: "Your tax dollars pay for the facilities and materials that everyone shares. If you choose to make photocopies or printouts for yourself to keep, we ask that you help pay for the paper and upkeep of the copying/printing equipment." You might also point out that the amount you currently charge barely covers these expenses. Or you could just offer to increase the patron's taxes. ;-) Susan M. Colowick North Olympic Library System Port Angeles, WA scolowick@nols.org > -----Original Message----- > From: Patty Wood [mailto:suffernlibrary@mail.creativeonline.com] > Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 9:02 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [PUBLIB] Defending Printing Charges > > > Does anyone have any good replies for the patron that says "My > tax dollars pay for this library, so why should I have to pay > for printing from the internet"? We already have a pretty liberal > policy of the first five pages free, 10 cents a copy afterwards. > > Thanks > > Patty Wood > Suffern Free Library > suffernlibrary@mail.creativeonline.com > ---------------- > Sent from a WebBox - http://www.webbox.com > FREE Web based Email, Files, Bookmarks, Calendar, People and > Great Ways to Share them with Others! > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:06:56 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] citation for Baker article (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 08:56:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Roger Carswell To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] citation for Baker article Baker, Nicholson. Deadline: A desperate plea to stop the trashing of America's historic newspapers. The New Yorker, July 24, 2000, 42-61 >From the Nicholson Baker fan page (??!!!) www.j-walk.com/nbaker/other.htm PubLib Reference Desk ----------------------------- Sender: Roger Carswell Subject: citation for Baker article Could someone provide the citation for the recent Nicholson Baker article in the New Yorker? Thanks. ************************************************************** Roger Carswell Southeast Kansas Library System/Iola Public Library 218 E. Madison Iola, KS 66749 (316) 365-5136 rogerc@midusa.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:07:13 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Defending Printing Charges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Kamm Subject: Re: Defending Printing Charges Do you charge for photocopies? Perhaps you need to figure out the actual cost of using your printer: amortize the cost of the equipment itself, plus the price of toner and paper and the power to run it. (If it's a color printer, that cost could be VERY high.) My library provides printers through the same vendor we use for our copy machines. There are no freebies. They are operated with debit cards, which are 10 cents a page. We recently produced library cards with magnetic strips that can be used as debit cards for computer printouts and photocopies (the client adds money to them at the card dispenser or copy machine). Other libraries where I have worked rely on an honor system for printouts, which doesn't really work -- lots of copies can be made and no one picks them up. -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor, Sue Kamm email: suekamm@mindspring.com "It's a mere moment in a man's life between an All-Star Game and an Old-timers' Game." --Vin Scully From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:07:22 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] drug testing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laurel Goodgion" Subject: drug testing Hi, The town where I work initiated drug testing for all new hires a year ago. The job offer is contingent on passing a drug test (a urinalysis). Laurel Goodgion, Director Portland Library 20 Freestone Ave. Portland, CT 06480 email: goodgion@portland.lib.ct.us phone: (860) 342-6771 fax: (860) 342-6778 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:07:41 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Defending Printing Charges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Anne Christensen Subject: Re: Defending Printing Charges Can't help it....must make jokes... Our Gov Docs librarian has figured out that the average tax payer in our city pays some teeny-tiny amount for library services. You could gently point out that this person has already used up the amount he or she paid in to the system just by asking that question (let alone the amount of electricity he or she used at the copier, the toner, and we'll just throw in the paper for free!) If they want to continue to debate, just ask them to please leave the building and return next April 16 after they have paid up again. Or, my personal favorite: "You're a tax payer too???? Gee, so am I! Guess that makes me self-employed! I'm takin' the day off...see ya!" ..now back to work... Anne Christensen Librarian II Phoenix Public Library achriste@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:07:55 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Proteus Enterprises Inc. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Fran Burke-Urr Subject: Proteus Enterprises Inc. Has anyone heard of or ordered through Proteus Enterprises Inc. , which is distributing some Gale Publications on African-American History? It seems to be a company distributing 2 Gale titles to benefit people involved with the National African-American Heritage Festival. I am unfamiliar with Gale being distributed through other companies and would appreciate any information. All the people I tried to contact at Gale are away at a national sales conference until tomorrow and I'd need to know something more by then. Thanks, Fran Burke-Urr Fauquier County Public Library fburke-urr@co.fauquier.va.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:08:57 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Catalog raids for commercial mailing lists? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Peg Bredeson" Subject: Catalog raids for commercial mailing lists? I was approached by a library customer who is quite sure that a large print company somehow got her name from our library computer as a potential purchaser. She has checked out large print books for others but is only forty herself. She received this solicitation and couldn't imagine how she happened to be targeted by this company. Her conclusion was that our automated catalog system was infiltrated by this company in search of large print users. I told her how seriously we take confidentiality and that I was absolutely positive that no one here would have sold or given out such information. Although that reassured her, she felt that I was less open to the possibility of this outside raiding by a commercial company. I said that I'd ask other libraries to see if they have any evidence or reason to think that such a thing has happened through their catalogs. Anybody? Peg Bredeson Beloit Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:09:13 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Amazon Associates (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Tracy Leroy Subject: Amazon Associates If your library is an "Amazon.com Associate" , please contact me. Thanks! Tracy LeRoy, Acquisitions Manager Sno-Isle Regional Library System 7312 35th AVE NE Marysville, WA 98271-7417 voice: 360-651-7072 fax: 360-651-7151 email: tleroy@sno-isle.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:10:21 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: Directorship open Message-ID: Unique Career Opportunity: Library Director: Corning, New York The Southeastern Steuben County Library Board of Trustees is seeking an experienced and innovative individual to become Director of the Library for its anticipated reopening date of November 1, 2000. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated and committed Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library, and Volunteers, as well as an initial small staff. Community support is at an all time high for the newly constituted library. The library currently has a collection of approximately 75,000 volumes and an operating budget of $600,000 and provides library services to communities primarily in southeast Steuben County. Corning is centrally located in the Finger Lakes region and is home to the Corning Museum of Glass. (See our area website at: www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com) Position requirements include an MLS from an accredited library school plus five years of progressively responsible library administrative experience including three years supervising professional staff. New York State Public Librarians' Professional Certificate will also be required at time of appointment. Salary range is competitive with generous fringe benefit package. Candidates should submit cover letter and resume to Patricia L. Owens, Placement Consultant at Corning Enterprises, 114 Pine Street, Corning, New York 14830, 607-974-5512. Initial screening will begin August 11. Position will remain open until filled. AA/EOE From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:10:34 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Museum/Public Library Integration (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Elizabeth Dooley Subject: Museum/Public Library Integration A City Council here in New Zealand is looking at integrating its museum and library in an effort to manage costs. The would share the same building and management - and to some degree - staff. Does anyone have examples of this being done before in other cities? Elizabeth Dooley Business Information Librarian Auckland City Libraries 44-46 Lorne Street Auckland New Zealand/Aotearoa Ph 0064 9 307 7257 fax 0064 9 307 7791 email: edooley@auckland-library.govt.nz From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:10:51 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Printing costs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judi Crowley Subject: Re: Printing costs Also-- Accessing information from the Internet or from CD-ROM on computers at the Library is like accessing information from reference books. You don't have to pay anything to get the information, study it, commit it to memory When you decide to take the information home with you in the form of owning a copy of it permanently, such as having a photocopy from the reference book or a printout from the Internet, you do pay for it. The difference is in whether or not you want to own a copy of it permanently. We are not Napster and cannot provide free copies of everything for everyone. We can only provide access. Judi Crowley Hampstead Public Library Hampstead, NH 03841 (603) 329-6411 crowley@empire.net PUBLIB wrote: > >>Does anyone have any good replies for the patron that says "My > tax dollars pay for this library, so why should I have to pay > for printing from the internet"? > "Yes, of course they do..and we want to hold them down, so we > charge a modest reimbursement fee for paper to discourage excessive > printing and too much use of materials." [Charming smile > while you say this...] > ----------------- > Sara Weissman > Morris County Library > http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:11:00 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FYI: Poll: Should public libraries filter internet content for (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: FYI: Poll: Should public libraries filter internet content for FYI Poll Should public libraries filter internet content for kids under 18? http://www.drlaura.com/poll/ _________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4225 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:11:22 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Service to patrons (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Rebecca Gibson" Subject: Re: Service to patrons Personally, I believe that it would be a good idea to periodically walk through the stacks and make sure that patrons are finding what they're looking for. At a former library, my desk was out in the public and although it was in a visible area and I made every effort to appear approachable (while also trying to get all of my work done), I have found that a significant number of patrons are simply reluctant to approach someone for help. This reluctance seems to be doubled when they feel that they would be interrupting a staff person at work--not realizing of course that they, as patrons, are our priority. I realize that such unassuming patrons may not be the majority but they are everywhere and I believe it is part of our responsibility to make sure that their needs are met. I have found these patrons to be greatly relieved when approached and asked if they were finding what they were looking for--and I like to believe that it made a positive impact on their overall view of our library Good Luck! Rebecca Gibson DeMotte Library >I have a question for my fellow librarians who have desks that are in the >middle of the library and not an office. They sit there all day and do all >their duties, as scheduling programs, collection development, recruiting >volunteers, etc. The desk is very visible and has a sign that says >"Librarian". When there are patrons browsing the stacks in front of and >behind her back, should she leave her work and go to them and ask if they >need help( like they do in department stores and restaurants) or should >she continue with her work and expect that if anyone needs help they would >come to her? Please respond, as I really need to know what is appropriate. >Thanks in advance. >YJ. ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ------- End of forwarded message ------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:12:24 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: book announcement--Svenonius (fwd) Message-ID: Hi, I thought members of this list might be interested in this book. For more information please visit http://mitpress.mit.edu/promotions/books/SVEIHS00. Jud The Intellectual Foundation of Information Organization Elaine Svenonius Instant electronic access to digital information is the single most distinguishing attribute of the information age. The elaborate retrieval mechanisms that support such access are a product of technology. But technology is not enough. The effectiveness of a system for accessing information is a direct function of the intelligence put into organizing it. Just as the practical field of engineering has theoretical physics as its underlying base, the design of systems for organizing information rests on an intellectual foundation. The subject of this book is the systematized body of knowledge that constitutes this foundation. Integrating the disparate disciplines of descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, indexing, and classification, the book adopts a conceptual framework that views the process of organizing information as the use of a special language of description called a bibliographic language. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is an analytic discussion of the intellectual foundation of information organization. The second part moves from generalities to particulars, presenting an overview of three bibliographic languages: work languages, document languages, and subject languages. It looks at these languages in terms of their vocabulary, semantics, and syntax. The book is written in an exceptionally clear style, at a level that makes it understandable to those outside the discipline of library and information science. Elaine Svenonius is Professor Emeritus of Library Information Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. 6 x 9, 264 pp., cloth ISBN 0-262-19433-3 Digital Libraries and Electronic Publishing series ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | Jud Wolfskill ||||||| Associate Publicist Phone: (617) 253-2079 ||||||| MIT Press Fax: (617) 253-1709 ||||||| Five Cambridge Center E-mail: wolfskil@mit.edu | Cambridge, MA 02142-1493 http://mitpress.mit.edu From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:13:19 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Names on Staff Badges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Peter Bromberg" Subject: Names on Staff Badges Looks like this topic hasn't been touched in about 2 years so... We are exploring the idea of having names on our staff badges. Our current badges simply say "library staff" or "volunteer". If anyone has made the change from simple "staff" badges to badges with names, we would be interested in hearing about your experience. What process did you go through with staff? Were there any problems before, during or after the transition? Please respond to me directly and I will happily compile all answers and post back to the list. As always, thank you dear Publibbers :-) Peter Bromberg, Head of Reference Camden County Library, Voorhees, NJ New Jersey Network Supplemental Reference Center (3 times fast!) peter@camden.lib.nj.us http://www.camden.lib.nj.us 856-772-1636 x-3314 fax 856-772-6128 "Out beyond ideas of right or wrong there is a field. I will meet you there." -Rumi From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 9 17:18:16 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:26 2005 Subject: TIF computers? Message-ID: From: Judy Merritt My little library is awaiting delivery of TIF computers for Public Access and we are deciding what programs to put and/or have available for use by the public. I would like to know what other liraries do and how things have worked for others. I am interested in any thing about computer use.Thanks! Judith Anne Merritt Nellie Pederson Civic Library Clifton Texas. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:42:37 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Defending Printing Charges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Miriam Neiman" Subject: RE: Defending Printing Charges Which brower is this? One of the reasons I prefer Netscape to IE is that it has this feature. However, IE is our default browser. This makes it difficult when printing something out for a patron, or when trying to help a patron print out only some of what s/he has on the screen. Has IE begun to implement this feature? Miriam >>> Nann Blaine Hilyard 08/09/00 05:00PM >>> Do you charge for photocopies? 'Nuff said. Our LAN manager says that the new version of our browser has a print preview feature so that users can select the pages to print--no more last-page-with-two-lines. Nann Blaine Hiliyard Lake Villa District Library -----Original Message----- From: Patty Wood [SMTP:suffernlibrary@mail.creativeonline.com] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 11:02 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Defending Printing Charges Does anyone have any good replies for the patron that says "My tax dollars pay for this library, so why should I have to pay for printing from the internet"? We already have a pretty liberal policy of the first five pages free, 10 cents a copy afterwards. Thanks Patty Wood Suffern Free Library suffernlibrary@mail.creativeonline.com ---------------- Sent from a WebBox - http://www.webbox.com FREE Web based Email, Files, Bookmarks, Calendar, People and Great Ways to Share them with Others! From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:42:43 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Suzanne Robinson" Subject: Thanks I just wanted to thank all of you who responded to my regest for information on mission statements. I think they will be of great help to my board. Suzanne Robinson Dickson County Public Library 305 E. Hunt Street Dickson,TN 37055 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:42:58 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: circulating videos (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:40:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Tracy Leroy To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] re: circulating videos Recently a patron claimed that one of our videos ruined not one, but two VCRs ("What are you going to do about it???"). We are a small independent library and perform no video maintenance (cleaning, etc.) unless there is a problem with the video. The technical services person who deals with these problems would like to withdraw videos after 100 (or less) uses; our acquisitions librarians would like to circulate them until they drop since our AV budget is miniscule. I would like to know how other libraries determine how long to circulate videos. Thanks very much, in advance, for your assistance. Gina Van Hess Anacortes Public Library (WA) ginav@cityofanacortes.org FAX (360)293-1929 (306)293-1910, x24 Our system doesn't use a specific circ count, as we've found numerous videos to be fine after 400 - 450 circs. Our rule of thumb is unless there is visible damage or a patron complains, it's usually ok. Tracy LeRoy, Acquisitions Manager Sno-Isle Regional Library System 7312 35th AVE NE Marysville, WA 98271-7417 voice: 360-651-7072 fax: 360-651-7151 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:43:04 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Video Circulations (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Patricia Sullivan Subject: RE: Video Circulations A few years ago I considered buying used videos for the collection of the library I was working at at the time. I researched the "life" of a video tape pretty extensively with people in the video industry from manufacturers to sellers. The consensus of opinion was that assuming the video players are in reasonable condition a video tape can be played about 2,000 times. I have found it useful to ask the patrons how long they have owned their video player, how often the watch videos and when was the last time it was serviced. If they have owned the player a long time and watch a lot of videos and never had the heads cleaned the problem of lack of servicing was explained to them. I never had anyone persist in insisting that it was our problem. I hope some of this helps. Pat Patricia Sullivan, MLIS Glendora Public Library 140 S. Glendora Avenue Glendora, CA 91741 (626) 852-4891 psullivan@ci.glendora.ca.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:43:12 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: drug testing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Diedre Conkling" Subject: Re: drug testing ALA happens to have a drug testing policy: "54.13 Drug Testing The American Library Association opposes mandatory drug testing of library employees and advocates employee assistance programs as the best way for library employers to respond to performance deficiencies due to drug use." (See "Current Refernce File": 1987-88 CD #61) When I got a copy of this policy I believe I got it from the ALA Library. I did a research project on this subject around 1989 and haven't updated my own knowledge about drug-testing much since then, other than to know the federal laws, of course. However, I believe there are still problems with urine tests. Some other substances have given positive test results in the past. These substances have included ibuprophen (showed up as marijuana) and poppy seeds (yes, the poppy seeds from your morning bagel or muffin). The testing seldom is done at a time which shows alcohol use. Alcohol is the most used and abused drug out there and yet is basically overlooked by the testing unless the person has very resently been drinking. (Obviously this will not usually show up on pre-employment tests.) If I ever had to take a drug test I would insist on a blood test. But basically I have tried not to work for places where drug-testing is required. Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR 97365 Phone & Fax: (541) 265-3066 E-mail: dconklin@OregonVOS.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:43:45 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Defending Printing Charges (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 17:09:41 -0500 From: Nann Blaine Hilyard To: "'plib2@webjunction.org'" Subject: RE: [PUBLIB] RE: Defending Printing Charges Yes, people do have to pay for those orphan pages -- our print management system counts the number of pages, period. Our 12-computer lab has one shared, high speed printer. We installed the system for a couple of reasons. * We had trouble with patrons interpreting a "reasonable" amount of printing -- for some, 5 pages; for others 150 pages. Patrons complained about how wasteful they saw other patrons being. * The lab is at a distance from the reference and youth desks and it was time consuming to keep refilling the paper tray. * We had a problem last fall when someone printed out some sexually suggestive (though not legally obscene) photos and left them in the printer tray. The next patrons were a mom and her 10-year-old. Daughter went to get their printout and got the photos. Mom went nuclear. We figured if the previous person had had to pay for the pictures he'd have picked them up. The print management system uses a debit card that can also be used at all the photocopiers. Press "print" and you're told how many pages the job will be and assign a number in the queue. It's worked well for us. Nann @the library in Lake Villa -----Original Message----- From: PUBLIB [SMTP:plib2@webjunction.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 4:02 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Defending Printing Charges Ah! but this assumes they know how..or take the time..or do something besides just hit the print button..which is what most actually do, I'm afraid. And heavens, does anyone charge for those orphan/widow pages? Recycle! >>Our LAN manager says that the new version of our browser has a print preview feature so that users can select the pages to print--no more last-page-with-two-lines. --------------------- Sara Weissman Morris County Library http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:43:54 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: FYI: Poll: Should public libraries filter internet c (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: FYI: Poll: Should public libraries filter internet c I just took the poll--boy, that was easy! I hope Dr. L doesn't target me for anything. Hey, PubLibbers, go on over and vote! Nann @the library in Lake Villa -----Original Message----- From: Don Wood [SMTP:dwood@ala.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 4:20 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] FYI: Poll: Should public libraries filter internet content for FYI Poll Should public libraries filter internet content for kids under 18? http://www.drlaura.com/poll/ _________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4225 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:45:07 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Service to patron (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Waznis, Betty" Subject: RE: Service to patron I have heard this same analogy although I remember it a little differently, as a comparison to dogs(!). Don't be a "setter" or a "pointer" - be a "retriever." That is, when you're on the desk, don't sit and/or point. Get up and help the customer retrieve what they are looking for. Betty Waznis San Diego County Library Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 13:49:46 -0700 (PDT) From: "Margaret Conroy" To: publib Subject: RE: Service to patrons. Whenever I encounter this discussion I recall a former mentor of mine who called sedentary reference librarians "sitters and pointers." Not the most flattering analogy! Seriously, though, we can't assume that people will ask for help when they need to. How many times have you been approached with the words "I hate to bother you, but..."? Patrons don't always perceive us as being there PRIMARILY to help them. So yes, get up and approach those who seem dazed and confused, and even those who don't. Customers will appreciate the effort and hopefully leave more satisfied. If you can't persuade your reference librarian on those points, you may need to resort to the above analogy ;) Margaret Conroy Little Dixie Regional Libraries 111 N. 4th St. Moberly, MO 65270-1577 (660)263-4426 (660)263-4024 fax mconroy@little-dixie.lib.mo.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:46:08 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: Fiction_L Message-ID: Subject: Important info for Fiction_L subscribers (Please excuse the cross-posting to multiple lists.) On Tuesday, 8/1 the Fiction_L list server, operated by our regional library system, crashed, resulting in the loss of the Fiction_L subscriber list. We were able to recover about a third of the subscriber list by searching the archives (those people have already been notified), but all others need to re-subscribe to the list. 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Natalya Fishman Fiction_L Manager Morton Grove Public Library nfishman@webrary.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:46:35 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: Job opening Message-ID: WASHINGTON STATE LIBRARY PRE-RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Senior Library Information Specialist The Washington State Library is currently recruiting to fill one full-time = Senior Library Information Specialist position. This is a temporary = position, and is expected to last approximately 9 months. This position = is assigned to the Consultants Team, and is responsible for gathering, = compiling and disseminating statistical data associated with public = libraries in Washington State. 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From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:46:50 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Napster (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rory Litwin Subject: Re: Napster Bill Davis wrote: >But the scenario you describe, borrowing a CD form a friend and copying it >onto a cassette tape, is also a violation of copyright law. Just because >a criminal act is common does not mean it is acceptable. But just because a common act is "criminal" does not mean it is UNacceptable. Acceptability is what drives changes in the law - the law does not drive changes in what is considered acceptable. Rory Litwin ==================================================== Rory Litwin, PO Box 720511, San Jose, CA 95172 rory@libr.org - http://libr.org/rory From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:46:57 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] In house counts: Non-Dynix (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Button Adam Subject: In house counts: Non-Dynix This message is being posted to PUBLIB-L and DYNIX_L Our Director would like to start doing occasional In-House counts for materials used in the library but not checked-out. We are considering doing this on a quarterly basis for one or two weeks at a time. While the Director prefers 2 weeks at a time, I prefer 1 week. For statistical purposes I suppose two weeks would provide a better sample. Could lists members send me a brief reply telling me how often you perform In-House counts and how long they last. Pros and cons and past experiences, good and bad would be useful too. TIA I will summarize for the list if their is interest. Adam Button Wissahickon Valley Public Library Blue Bell, PA abutton@wsd.k12.pa.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:47:23 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] "The ALA's Addiction to Porn: (Part 1 of 3): Predators in Your (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: "The ALA's Addiction to Porn: (Part 1 of 3): Predators in Your On August 9, Chuck Colson began a three-part radio broadcast called "The ALA's Addiction to Porn: (Part 1 of 3): Predators in Your Neighborhood." http://www2.oneplace.com/Ministries/BreakPoint/ The August 9 broadcast is available in the archives. Complimentary transcripts of the programs are available by calling 1-800-995-8777. _________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4225 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:48:34 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: With museum Message-ID: Sender: "Nancy French" The Las Vegas Library of the Las Vegas-Clark Co. Library District in Nevada is a shared facility with the children's hands-on museum. While they share the facility and do some joint programming. their operations are independent of one another. I worked in this facility until recently, and found the joint occupancy to benefit both groups of patrons. We did work together on certain aspects of the operation, such as sharing our independent emergency procedures manuals. Hope this helps. I think it can be a very enriching experience for both staff and patrons. Nancy French From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:48:57 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Defending Printing Charges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Robert Sullivan Subject: Re: Defending Printing Charges >>Our LAN manager says that the new version of our browser has >>a print preview feature so that users can select the pages to print--no >>more last-page-with-two-lines. >Ah! but this assumes they know how..or take the time..or do something >besides just hit the print button..which is what most actually do, >I'm afraid. And heavens, does anyone charge for those orphan/widow pages? I assume this is referring to the new Windows version 5.5 of Internet Explorer (I am told the Mac version already had print preview). Sara is probably describing the common problem of users pressing the Print button on the IE toolbar repeatedly because it doesn't give any feedback. (This appeared in v. 4). We removed the Print button so patrons would use the File | Print menu, which gives the options for print selection, etc. It is worth pointing out that in IE 5.5, the toolbar Print Preview button will show the page and then give the printer dialog box. I was very happy to note this, because a Printless toolbar does cause confusion. This gives us the best of both worlds. While I haven't yet upgraded any of our public machines with 5.5, this looks very promising. FYI, starting with 5.01 *Service Pack 1* Microsoft fixed the infamous NoRun security problem and the lesser-known problem with Adobe Acrobat which caused problems with displaying page images in EbscoHost and Infotrac. Bob Sullivan scp_sulli@sals.edu Schenectady County Public Library (NY) http://www.scpl.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:49:31 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Defending Printing Charges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sherri Lazenby Subject: Re: Defending Printing Charges This reminds me of the time a gentleman (and I do use the term loosely) sat down at the reference desk and begin pulling paperwork out of his briefcase. I explained to him that the desk was for staff only, but that there were tables provided that he was welcome to move to (the tables were about two feet away from the desk). The man refused to move and said his tax dollars paid for my salary, the library and everything in it, so he could sit anywhere he wanted. I asked him what he did for living and he told me he sold computers. I replied so that means if I buy a computer which pays for your salary I can come into your office and set at your desk and do whatever I want. The man quietly gathered up his paperwork and moved to one of the tables provided without saying a word. Of course this was a long time ago when I was young and didn't know any better : ) Sherri L. Lazenby sllazenby@dallaslibrary.org -----Original Message----- From: Anne Christensen To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: 8/9/00 4:08 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Defending Printing Charges Can't help it....must make jokes... Our Gov Docs librarian has figured out that the average tax payer in our city pays some teeny-tiny amount for library services. You could gently point out that this person has already used up the amount he or she paid in to the system just by asking that question (let alone the amount of electricity he or she used at the copier, the toner, and we'll just throw in the paper for free!) If they want to continue to debate, just ask them to please leave the building and return next April 16 after they have paid up again. Or, my personal favorite: "You're a tax payer too???? Gee, so am I! Guess that makes me self-employed! I'm takin' the day off...see ya!" .now back to work... Anne Christensen Librarian II Phoenix Public Library achriste@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:50:14 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Xerox Bookedge Copier (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Beth Nicholson" Subject: Re: Xerox Bookedge Copier > We are considering purchasing a Bookedge Copier from Xerox for our > public copier? I would like to hear from any libraries that have this > copier and if they are satisfied with it. I'd also be interested in > knowing of their satisfaction with the Xerox service plan. I have > reservations about being restricted to purchasing copier supplies only > from Xerox. I am probably not the most unbiased person to respond to this, but ours were a disaster and we are canning the last one this week. They are incredibly overpriced, we had tons of trouble with them that Xerox never could fix, when our contract finally ran out, repair costs were much stiffer than with other brands, etc., etc., etc. At this point, you couldn't give me a Xerox. I'm sorry I'm don't recall the company, but if you really feel you need a specific copier for books, someone at ALA had one for about $6000. You might want to do some investigating. Beth Beth Nicholson Director, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library Clarksburg, WV 26301 nicholsb@clark.lib.wv.us (304)627-2236 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:50:45 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] new "public information" policy at EPA? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Tom Stuart Subject: new "public information" policy at EPA? Here's a snippet from an online computer security news service. Interesting policy shift re public access to government info... Rather turns the naive notion of the internet increasing access on its head. Thomas Stuart < tstuart@wls.lib.ny.us > Outreach Librarian, Westchester Library System 410 Saw Mill River Road Ardsley, NY 10502 914.674.3600 x 242 _________________________________________________________ The SANS Weekly Security News Overview Volume 2, Number 32 August 9, 2000 ********************************************************************* .. - -- 7 August 2000 EPA Back On Line, More Security Minded The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), whose site has been down since February due to security problems, is coming back on line with a new stance on security. While the agency once considered all information public unless there was a compelling reason to secure it, now the reverse it true: information is considered sensitive unless officials deem otherwise. http://www.gcn.com/vol19_no22/news/2572-1.html .. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:50:51 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference Librarian-Part Time (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "PATH (Pat Hawkins)" Subject: Reference Librarian-Part Time Reference Librarian-20 hours week. Provides reference, information, referrals, reader's advisory, and assists with accessing on-line information. Requires MLS. Hours of work: days, including weekends. Benefits include health and dental stipends. Hiring salary range: $15.38-17.68. Submit resume, application, and completed questionnaire (accessible on www.kclibrary.org under Job Openings) by August 30 to Jobs@kclibrary.org or to Kansas City Public Library, 311 E. 12th, KC, MO. 64106. EOE Committed to Cultural Diversity From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:50:57 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Xerox Bookedge Copier (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Tori Reilly" Subject: RE: Xerox Bookedge Copier We have owned a Xerox Bookedge copier for many years (10?) and right now, we own 2. We found this machine to be quite easy for patrons to use--very few choices, buttons, etc. and with the extra-large paper tray on the side (holds 5 reams, checked 1st thing in the morning), it really can be a self-service copier. When service calls are placed, I get called with an ETA from the technician, usually within 4 hours. Rarely does a problem last longer than 2 days. In general, we are quite pleased with this workhorse of a copier. Fairport is a suburb of Rochester, and we like to support local businesses. In this case it works out great for all of us. Tori Reilly Information Services Manager Fairport Public Library 1 Village Landing Fairport, NY 14450 716.223.3112voice/716.223.3998fax treilly@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us -----Original Message----- From: publib@webjunction.org [mailto:publib@webjunction.org]On Behalf Of Stephens Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 5:02 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Xerox Bookedge Copier We are considering purchasing a Bookedge Copier from Xerox for our public copier? I would like to hear from any libraries that have this copier and if they are satisfied with it. I'd also be interested in knowing of their satisfaction with the Xerox service plan. I have reservations about being restricted to purchasing copier supplies only from Xerox. Thanks, Seth Stephens Jefferson Twp. Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:51:08 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] "Judge Blocks Va. Law on Internet Porn" (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: "Judge Blocks Va. Law on Internet Porn" from the Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A358-2000Aug9.html "A federal judge has barred Virginia from enforcing its law aimed at protecting children from 'harmful' material on the Internet ...." full text of the decision http://washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/metro/daily/august00/810psinetopinion.htm _________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4225 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:51:31 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: Service to Patron (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "MARY KAY WELLS. TEXAS PANHANDLE LIBRARY SYSTEM" Subject: re: Service to Patron Staff is hired to help the patrons so making the effort to ask if help is needed seems to be basic. I have worked in libraries where the reference staff rarely left the desk unless in response to a direct question. I have also seen would be library users flounder for help (And yes, I did go help them) The priorities of the staff would have been very different had I been supervising that department. All of which is a plea to train staff to be on their feet and roaming the stacks looking for people who may need help. Mary Kay Wells Coordinator, Texas Panhandle Library System Amarillo, TX From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:51:38 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] New survey shows 95 percent of public libraries have policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: New survey shows 95 percent of public libraries have policies New survey shows 95 percent of public libraries have policies to manage the Internet http://www.ala.org/news/v5n25/internetsurvey.html "A survey just released by the Library Research Center of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the American Library Association (ALA) found that 95 percent of public libraries have a formal policy in place to regulate public use of the Internet and that most others are developing such policies." _________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4225 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:51:44 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Holiday Schedule (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: Holiday Schedule Hello, everyone -- Christmas and New Year's Day will be on Monday this season. Will you be closed only Sunday and Monday? Will you close early or all day Saturday? Thanks, Nann @the library in Lake Villa (getting ready for next Monday's board meeting) From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:52:48 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Names on staff badges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Richmond Subject: Names on staff badges Several years ago, a former city manager decided that all employees of the city should have name tags/badges/whatever. Public Works folks already wore shirts that had their names on them. So we all got picture IDs with names, both first and last. More than one--and even more than two--of my mostly female staffers objected to the last name being on the badge, for reasons of security, safety, et al. They took to finding all sorts of creative ways to wear the badges so that they (badges) could hardly be seen. Time went by--I offer this merely as an observation of a phenomenon--and the city manager went on to his great reward (no, he didn't die, but he did leave Palestine), and somewhere in the transition between managers, no one at city hall seemed to care anymore whether city employees wore badges or not. I think my entire staff has stopped wearing theirs, as have I, and I don't even care. Even while wearing a badge...even while sitting at the reference desk, or sitting at my desk--this one really got me--in my office, on the door of which there is a large sign that says "LIBRARY DIRECTOR"...people would ask me, "Do you work here?" So much for badges. But if you're going to have them, I'd be sensitive about not requiring last names. John Richmond, LIBRARY DIRECTOR Palestine Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 10 21:53:07 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] What would you do? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Marcia Gross Subject: What would you do? We had an adult patron approach the staff at the circulation desk with the following scenario: "My daughter has been very ill, and has a number of library books that are overdue. Could you please tell me what the titles of these books are, so that I can return them for her." (the daughter is an adult). I would really appreciate your opinion on how this should be handled. Marcia Gross, Director North Adams Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:14:57 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Napster (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James S. Tyre" Subject: Re: Napster At 06:48 PM 8/10/2000 -0700, Rory Litwin wrote: >Bill Davis wrote: > >But the scenario you describe, borrowing a CD form a friend and copying it > >onto a cassette tape, is also a violation of copyright law. Just because > >a criminal act is common does not mean it is acceptable. > > >But just because a common act is "criminal" does not mean it is UNacceptable. > >Acceptability is what drives changes in the law - the law does not drive >changes in what is considered acceptable. Sorry for being a buttinsky lawyer but, well, that's what I am. ;-) In the Napster discussion, several have used the terms "criminal" or "illegal". There is such a thing as criminal copyright infringemnt, but without getting into whether what is described above is "unlawful" (a civil wrong, as opposed to a criminal one), it is *not* criminal. Even Napster istself is being subjected to civil proceedings, not criminal ones. One things lawyers and librarians should have in commmon is a passion for correct use of what we call terms of art. I am not criticizing any one here, but I've seen the wrong term one too many times. Thx, back to lurking. -------------------------------------------------------------------- James S. Tyre mailto:jstyre@jstyre.com Bigelow, Moore & Tyre, LLP 626-792-6806/626-792-1402(fax) 540 South Marengo Avenue Pasadena, California 91101 Co-founder, The Censorware Project http://censorware.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:15:15 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Printing costs: "When It's Not Free Anymore: Promoting..." (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Stephanie Stokes Subject: Re: Printing costs: "When It's Not Free Anymore: Promoting..." PUB-LIBers Here's a great online source. "When It's Not Free Anymore: Promoting the Unpopular" Anyone who is switching from free printing to charging for printing should check out When It's Not Free Anymore: Promoting the Unpopular This website (based on a poster session) tells how Duke University Medical Library did the P.R. for their switch from free to fee printing....continue at http://www2.mc.duke.edu/misc/MLA/webposter/index.html Stephanie Stokes "Library Media & PR" http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr stephanie@ssdesign.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:15:32 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: What would you do? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: suekamm@mindspring.com Subject: Re: What would you do? lgross@bcn.net wrote: > We had an adult patron approach the staff at the circulation desk with the following scenario: "My daughter has been very ill, and has a number of library books that are overdue. Could you please tell me what the titles of these books are, so that I can return them for her." (the daughter is an adult). I would really appreciate your opinion on how this should be handled. >>I'd ask the father to bring in a note from the daughter authorizing him to look at her records, or getting a printout of the materials she had checked out. (And as a good PR gesture, I'd clear her fines.) Sue Kamm From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:15:49 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Bookedge Copier (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: jbrice@ccfls.org (John Brice) Subject: Bookedge Copier The Meadville Public Library purchased a Xerox Bookedge copier last year. When it arrived the service person did not know how to install it and caused some serious damage to the machine. We opted to fix the damage then wait 2 to 3 weeks for a replacement. When the copier was repaired it worked three out of four days. We were averaging two service calls a week! During that time period our copier revenue dropped 40%. After a few months of this we contacted our local Xerox rep. and told him to either give us our money back or give us a new machine. Since the delivery of the new machine we average one service call a month and the machine is well liked by both staff and the public. I do admit that the machine and the required service agreement with the copier is steep. However, the benefits of the copier including its unique case design and large paper storage make it a great public library copier. John Brice Director Meadville Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:16:21 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Service standards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Daniel Alexandre Subject: Service standards We are in the process of revamping the reference services offered at Hartford Public Library. This process is being triggered by the introduction of a new service called Midnight Library which will be introduced in October. This service will allow remote access to reference librarians via phone, e-mail and fax seven days a week until midnight. As part of this process I am trying to create service standards and service quality monitoring guidelines. I would like to know if any other library has created and implemented new service standards and how the staff was monitored for compliance. Thank you very much for any information that you can share with me. This group has been fantastic in providing constructive feedback on their experiences. Daniel Daniel Alexandre Midnight Library Coordinator Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 Ph: 860-543-8628 x6495 Fax: 860-722-6900 E-mail: alexandr@hartfordpl.lib.ct.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:17:39 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: video circulations Message-ID: Sender: Linda Cannon Subject: RE: Video Circulations This posting reminded me: We buy and circulate video head cleaners (audio, too). Our patrons certainly seem to appreciate the service, and we have hopes that it helps preserve our tapes! From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:17:48 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Napster (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: cmurdock@ccfls.org (Cindy Murdock) Subject: Re: Napster If it weren't for technology, there wouldn't be a recording industry. Technology giveth, and it taketh away. ********************************************************************* Cindy Murdock Network Administrator Meadville Public Library 848 North Main Street Meadville, PA 16335 ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:18:12 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Notification: message ignored (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 06:46:45 -0700 (PDT) From: publib@webjunction.org To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Notification: message ignored Those public libraries which have been applying for E-Rate Discounts will need to know that the requirement for Libraries to have Technology Plans certified by their State Libraries will be in place for those libraries planning to seek discounts on Internet connections for Year #4 (July 2001-June 2002). State Libraries which are supposed to coordinate the collection and certification of Technology Plans are being asked to attend "Train the Trainer" sessions in early October 2000. Dates are noted below: (As a member of the E-Rate Task Force, I have personnally opposed reinstatement of the Technology Plan Requirement on the grounds that it increases the paperwork burden and staff time cost involved with securing E-Rate discounts. The E-Rate Task Force was successful, however, in gaining a broad interpretation of the concept of consortia Tech Plans being acceptable to cover this requirement for member libraries.) James B. Casey -- Member of E-Rate Task Force. -------------- next part -------------- An embedded message was scrubbed... From: "Saundra Shirley" Subject: [UNIVSERV:257] Dates for Train-the -Trainer Conference Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 17:14:05 -0400 Size: 2360 Url: http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/publib/attachments/20000811/62493925/attachment.eml From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:18:23 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Federal judge halts enforcement of Virginia Internet law (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Federal judge halts enforcement of Virginia Internet law from free! Federal judge halts enforcement of Virginia Internet law http://www.freedomforum.org/news/2000/08/2000-08-10-02.htm "This week, U.S. District Judge James H. Michael Jr. granted a preliminary injunction in PSINet v. Chapman. If he didn't issue an injunction, Michael wrote in his Aug. 8 ruling, "the plaintiffs may well be left with the Hobson's choice of self-censorship such that all content on their websites is suitable for children, or subjecting themselves to criminal liability in the state of Virginia." _________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4225 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:18:47 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: What would you do? (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:00:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Nann Blaine Hilyard To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: What would you do? Good morning, Marcia -- If the mother presented the daughter's library card we would look up the titles. We would not do it simply on the mother's say-so. (Technically the mother could present a library card she'd picked up on the street and we'd tell her what was charged to that account -- we don't ask, "Are you entitled to present this card?" Anyone with any library card number can look up an account online, as well. I suppose there are hackers out there who can figure out the algorithm for library card numbers and thus can find out what hundreds of people have checked out--to what end, I don't know, except for the joy of hacking.) The "director's perspective" in LVDL's most recent newsletter deals with patron confidentiality. It's attached for those who want to read it. Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library <> -----Original Message----- From: Marcia Gross [SMTP:lgross@bcn.net] Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 9:00 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] What would you do? We had an adult patron approach the staff at the circulation desk with the following scenario: "My daughter has been very ill, and has a number of library books that are overdue. Could you please tell me what the titles of these books are, so that I can return them for her." (the daughter is an adult). I would really appreciate your opinion on how this should be handled. Marcia Gross, Director North Adams Public Library -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Newsletter column.doc Type: application/msword Size: 22528 bytes Desc: Url : http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/publib/attachments/20000811/8b52a15e/Newslettercolumn.doc From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:18:53 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Youth Services Position (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: ellen@orion.mtgr.mtlib.org Subject: Youth Services Position The Great Falls Public Library (MT) is looking for a creative Youth Services Librarian to lead our dynamic youth programming. Position is part of progressive team management and key to the library’s community success. MLS/experience, communication skills, caring paramount. Salary $28,166, excellent benefits. Great Falls is located on the historic Missouri River an hour to gorgeous mountains, midway between Yellowstone and Glacier Parks. Contact Jim Heckel, Director, (406-453-9706 or jheckel@orion.mtgr.mtlib) for further information. Contact City of Great Falls Human Resources Dept. (406-455-8466) for an application. Closing date 9/15/00. ************************************************* Ellen Thompson, Head of Information Services Great Falls Public Library 301 2nd Avenue North Great Falls, MT 59401-2593 (406) 453-9706 Fax: (406)453-0181 ellen@orion.mtgr.mtlib.org ************************************************** From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:19:15 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Printing Costs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: BarbaraW6@aol.com Subject: Re: Printing Costs If you need statistics to convince people that it is wise to charge for printing from the internet, you could mention our experience. When we had a policy of 10 free sheets per day, every kid in town thought it was his or her duty to print 10 sheets daily. When we instituted a cost of five sheets per page, mainly to cover the enormous cost of toner not paper, the amount of printing done decreased remarkably. Does your patron who wants to print free really want to pay taxes for the toner and paper to print thousands of pictures of Pokemon and WWF stars ? The money we take in for printing still doesn't quite cover the cost of supplies, but the decrease in printing makes up for that. Barbara Wallace Bacon Memorial District Library Wyandotte, Michigan From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:19:31 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Friday silliness for Dynix users (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Colowick Subject: Friday silliness for Dynix users If you accidentally place your right hand one key to the right on the keyboard, the word "dynix" turns into "dumox" - a more apt appellation some days. Susan M. Colowick North Olympic Library System Port Angeles, WA scolowick@nols.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:20:28 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: drug testing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mary Ann Meyers" Subject: Re: drug testing Hi, Diedre--I too did a little research around the late 80s on drug testing. I imagine a number of us who saw the threat to civil rights that a wholesale and unwarranted invasion of privacy by employers would bring U.S. citizens went searching for information on the subject. At that time it was the current media-hyped hysteria--like their sterling in-depth coverage (which serves only to terrify parents and build anxious interest in the 10:00 p.m. "news" show) of all issues relating to Internet filtering . My current understanding of this testing issue is that not only do other substances cause false positives, but many hiring entities (public and private) are reluctant to pay the high price of retesting interviewees or employees and choose to allow the false positives to stand. Thanks for the info about the ALA policy. Mary Ann Meyers ljmmam@hypermall.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Diedre Conkling To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 8:44 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: drug testing > I did a research project on this subject around 1989 and haven't updated my > own knowledge about drug-testing much since then, other than to know the > federal laws, of course. However, I believe there are still problems with > urine tests. Some other substances have given positive test results in the > past. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:21:15 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Names on Staff Badges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Anne Christensen Subject: Re: Names on Staff Badges Well, here is where I morph in to that awful creature....BOOKTENDER A!!! Until such time as I have a security officer on duty in each public area during all open hours, I will refuse to wear a badge with my name on it. I will give out my real name and card in non-threatening situations. I will even give it out to someone who has a civilized complaint about me or my work. I WILL NOT give my real name to anyone who is threatening me. I will write out my first name and a "code" last name we all use and hand them the card of our building's administrator. I'm all for good customer service, accountability, and TQM. I am not about to get myself stalked, maimed, or killed, just because some weirdo takes exception to my well-intentioned work. And, yes, we do get them here - whether they are just angry, deranged, or drug users, they DO come in to all our libraries. And they have stalked, tortured, and killed staff in libraries around the country. Let's stop kidding ourselves, folks. We work with the public. We deserve at least as much protection as the folks behind the counters in post offices or in social service agencies. Places where security officers are never more than a few steps away when staff and public meet. Anne Christensen Librarian II Phoenix Public Library achriste@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us On Wed, 9 Aug 2000, Peter Bromberg wrote: > Looks like this topic hasn't been touched in about 2 years so... > > We are exploring the idea of having names on our staff badges. Our current > badges simply say "library staff" or "volunteer". > > If anyone has made the change from simple "staff" badges to badges with > names, we would be interested in hearing about your experience. What > process did you go through with staff? Were there any problems before, > during or after the transition? > > Please respond to me directly and I will happily compile all answers and > post back to the list. > > As always, thank you dear Publibbers :-) > > Peter Bromberg, Head of Reference > Camden County Library, Voorhees, NJ > New Jersey Network Supplemental Reference Center (3 times fast!) > peter@camden.lib.nj.us > http://www.camden.lib.nj.us > 856-772-1636 x-3314 > fax 856-772-6128 > > "Out beyond ideas of right or wrong there is a field. I will meet you > there." -Rumi > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:21:25 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re tax paying patron (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: dianek@ocln.org Subject: re tax paying patron By favorite rejoinder to I pay your salary is "Would this be a good time to ask for a raise" Usually they start to laugh and the moment passes. Diane G. Kadanoff The buying of more books than one can read is nothing less than the soul reaching for infinity From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:21:31 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Holiday Schedule (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Miriam Bobkoff Subject: Re: Holiday Schedule > Christmas and New Year's Day will be on Monday this season. Will you be > closed only Sunday and Monday? Will you close early or all day Saturday? We will be closed the Sunday and Monday. Because Sunday is not an official City holiday, those people whose normal workweek includes hours on Sunday will need to either use annual leave or make up the hours elsewhere in the week. (That will cause unrest when December approaches and people figure that out, you betcha.) Saturday we will be open as usual. Miriam Bobkoff personal: mbobkoff@rt66.com Santa Fe Public Library work: mbobkoff@ci.santa-fe.nm.us 145 Washington Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 984-6832 The Library's Page http://www.ci.santa-fe.nm.us/sfpl/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:21:41 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] We invite you to participate in SOL! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Connie J. Bennett" Subject: We invite you to participate in SOL! Bienvenidos, We invite you to participate in SOL! Spanish in Our Libraries (SOL) recognizes that many public, school, and prison libraries with a growing Spanish-speaking patron base need ready access to resources that can help them better serve their communities. SOL, a project to support libraries serving Spanish-speaking populations, is supported the Silver Falls Library District and the University of California, Los Angeles. Major funding for the project comes from a grant from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), a federal grant program from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Oregon State Library. The first phase of the SOL project includes a moderated online discussion list, with mailings issued sparingly. The SOL discussion list and its accompanying website are open to everyone with an interest in services to Spanish speakers. Topics to be discussed will include design of site-specific outreach plans; responsive collection development; arrangement of library materials to maximize their utility to Spanish speakers; recognition of service gaps; grant-seeking and administration; signage; recruiting, hiring, and managing a diverse workforce; and day-to-day language and service concerns. All are welcome to participate by asking questions, suggesting solutions, and describing events and service strategies; there are no linguistic, ethnic, nor professional barriers on the SOL discussion list. The themes that emerge on the discussion list will be presented on the website in edited form, along with useful documents submitted by the discussants and list managers. You can see the SOL website and sign up for the discussion list at: http://skipper.gseis.ucla.edu/students/bjensen/html/sol.htm We hope to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SOL: Spanish in Our Libraries List Moderator: Bruce Jensen flaco@ucla.edu SOL website: http://skipper.gseis.ucla.edu/students/bjensen/html/sol.htm Posted by: Connie J. Bennett, LSTA Project Director **************************************************************************** Connie J. Bennett, Director Silver Falls Library District 410 South Water Street Silverton, Oregon 97381 Voice (503) 873-6513 Fax (503) 873-6227 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:21:55 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: What would you do? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Anne Christensen Subject: Re: What would you do? I would take the child's library card number and offer to renew the items for her. Anne Christensen Librarian II Phoenix Public Library achriste@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us On Thu, 10 Aug 2000, Marcia Gross wrote: > We had an adult patron approach the staff at the circulation desk with the > following scenario: "My daughter has been very ill, and has a number of library > books that are overdue. Could you please tell me what the titles of these books > are, so that I can return them for her." (the daughter is an adult). > > I would really appreciate your opinion on how this should be handled. > > Marcia Gross, Director > North Adams Public Library > > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:22:03 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Card Sign-up Proclamation (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Suzanne Robinson" Subject: Library Card Sign-up Proclamation I am interested in having a proclamation signed for Library Card Sign-up Month. Do any of the members have a proclamation that you have used for this occasion? Suzanne Robinson Library Director Dickson County Public Library 305 E. Hunt Street Dickson, TN 37055-2098 voice: 615-446-8293 fax: 615-446-9130 srobinso@mail.state.tn.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:22:15 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: News headlines in August 14 American Libraries Online (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 16:44:23 -0500 From: Beverly Goldberg To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: News headlines in August 14 American Libraries Online News stories appearing in the August 14 American Libraries Online > Judge Halts Enforcement of Virginia Internet Porn Law > Child Protection Commission Holds Final Hearing > British Library Admits Weeding Books, Newspapers > Talks Resume in Stark County Strike > Court Orders California to Review Prison Library Book Cuts > Detroit PL Given $5 Million Grant for Downtown Renovation > San Diego Seeks Library Budget Ordinance > Library Standards Critic Calls for New County System American Libraries' Web site also features the latest "Internet Librarian" columns by Karen Schneider; "Technically Speaking" by David Dorman; AL's "Career Leads" job ads; listings of conferences, continuing-education courses, exhibitions, and other events from AL's "Datebook"; and Tables of Contents for the current year. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 11 22:22:25 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Vacancy Announcement (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "MARY JANE STEVENSON" Subject: Vacancy Announcement City of Farmers Branch, TX Assistant Library Director Salary Range: $4,689.49-$6,330.81 monthly plus excellent benefits. The public library in the City of Farmers Branch, TX, a suburb of Dallas, has an immediate opening for an Assistant Director who will participate in the management, planning and operation of the library. In the absence of the Director, the individual will assume direction of the library. The Assistant Director will directly supervise the public service functions of the library and will work at the public services desk approximatley 20 hrs. per week. The qualified candidate will possess energy, initiative, good decision making skills and the ability to deal with multiple priorities. Marketing and desktop publishing skills preferred. Minimum requirements: MLS from ALA-accredited institution, five years professional library experience including three years supervisory experience. Please submit a resume and cover letter by 9/15/2000 to: City of Farmers Branch Human Resources Dept. P.O. Box 819010 Farmers Branch, TX 75381-9010 Fax: 972-919-2676 Phone 972-919-2556 Equal Opportunity Employer From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 12 21:15:39 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1363 (What would you do) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Tom Stuart Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1363 (What would you do) > Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 18:53:07 -0700 (PDT) > From: Marcia Gross > Subject: What would you do? > ... books that are overdue. Could you please tell me what the titles of > these books are, so that I can return them for her." (the daughter is an > adult). I would follow the policy/procedure adopted by the library's governing body, and the laws of the State within which the library is located. I would hope that that policy enabled me to say, "Sorry, but that is information I can not give to you... (and then explain and offer to provide copies of the pertinent policy)." As a practical matter, I might (if my position were such that I had the discretion) make a note and reassure the person that when the 'daughter' is well and brings in the checked out materials, overdue fines might be waived. Tom Stuart From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 12 21:15:46 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: What would you do? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Christine Lind Hage" Subject: Re: What would you do? Here in Michigan, the state's Library Privacy Act would prohibit us from giving the her the titles. ----- Original Message ----- From: Marcia Gross To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 9:59 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] What would you do? > We had an adult patron approach the staff at the circulation desk with the > following scenario: "My daughter has been very ill, and has a number of library > books that are overdue. Could you please tell me what the titles of these books > are, so that I can return them for her." (the daughter is an adult). > > I would really appreciate your opinion on how this should be handled. > > Marcia Gross, Director > North Adams Public Library > > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 12 21:15:56 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Xerox Bookedge Copier (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: William Skelton Subject: Re: Xerox Bookedge Copier I have been very disappointed with the Xerox Bookedge Copier we leased--we too have had many problems that Xerox seems unable to fix. The copy quality is very inferior and I will recommend that we go with a different brand next time. Bill Skelton, Reference Librarian, Newnan-Coweta Public Library, Newnan, Georgia. 770-253-3625 On Thu, 10 Aug 2000, Beth Nicholson wrote: > > We are considering purchasing a Bookedge Copier from Xerox for our > > public copier? I would like to hear from any libraries that have this > > copier and if they are satisfied with it. I'd also be interested in > > knowing of their satisfaction with the Xerox service plan. I have > > reservations about being restricted to purchasing copier supplies only > > from Xerox. > > I am probably not the most unbiased person to respond to this, but ours were > a disaster and we are canning the last one this week. They are incredibly > overpriced, we had tons of trouble with them that Xerox never could fix, > when our contract finally ran out, repair costs were much stiffer than with > other brands, etc., etc., etc. > > At this point, you couldn't give me a Xerox. > > I'm sorry I'm don't recall the company, but if you really feel you need a > specific copier for books, someone at ALA had one for about $6000. You might > want to do some investigating. > > Beth > > Beth Nicholson > Director, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library > Clarksburg, WV 26301 > nicholsb@clark.lib.wv.us > (304)627-2236 > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 12 21:16:47 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: what do you do question (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "sandy nozick" Subject: Re: what do you do question Initially we'd require consent from the adult daughter, either by phone, written note, or the mother having the dtr's card in her possession (implied consent). However, after a reasonable time passes and the items well overdue, the issue becomes an "administrative" one and the privacy issue is trumped by the taxpayers' interest in having library materials available to all. At that point, we would comply with mother's request. We'd squirm in discomfort, no doubt, but that's our take on privacy vs. stewardship. Sandy Nozick, Reference Librarian Weld Library District, Greeley CO >We had an adult patron approach the staff at the circulation desk with the >following scenario: "My daughter has been very ill, and has a number of >library >books that are overdue. Could you please tell me what the titles of these >books >are, so that I can return them for her." (the daughter is an adult). > >I would really appreciate your opinion on how this should be handled. > >Marcia Gross, Director >North Adams Public Library ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 12 21:17:36 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Names on staff badges (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "sandy nozick" Subject: Re: Names on staff badges At our library, rank-and-file employees' badges are first-name only; we had a choice and we all chose that way. Because of an anonymous complaint filed against an employee wearing a white sweater, it was determined that I was the subject of the complaint. My response was: who among us doesn't own a white sweater? and refused to 'take ownership.' My wonderful coworker was incensed that I, or anyone, should be written up for this kind of anonymous complaint, and insisted we get name tags, magnetic ones, BTW. To my surprise, the name tag has had only positive effect. People like calling us by name (regional quirk maybe, but it beats plenty of alternatives) and it seems they come back again to someone who they enjoyed working with and enjoy the closer relationship. It's always a pleasure to read John Richmond's take on things, our profession's own Dave Barry, and he evoked a memory from my prison library days. All staff HAD to wear name tags, but ONLY last names. I hated advertising my last name, an uncommon one, and buried the tag in a pocket when I could. Here I was, a sweet young thing surrounded by 6000 inmates. Yet I never experienced a stalking problem (some of the other responses aren't fit for a family listserv). No sooner did I leave the job, though, I ran into a newly paroled inmate at a post office 60 miles north and within a day, 6000 inmates knew the small town and public library I had moved to. Apparently his positive library experience carried over, and the newly paroled guy became a public library user, till he rescidivized... Sandy Nozick Reference Librarian Weld Library District, Greeley CO Even while wearing a badge...even while sitting at the reference desk, or sitting at my desk--this one really got me--in my office, on the door of which there is a large sign that says "LIBRARY DIRECTOR"...people would ask me, "Do you work here?" > >So much for badges. But if you're going to have them, I'd be sensitive >about not requiring last names. > >John Richmond, LIBRARY DIRECTOR >Palestine Public Library ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Aug 12 21:18:13 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: catalog infiltration (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 12:45:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Janet Welch To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] re: catalog infiltration Peg: I must be having a "cranky" day, but my first reaction to your patron's concern was, "How long have you suffered from paranoia?" My goodness, hasn't this person ever received unsolicited mail? My mailbox is full nearly every day. Over time, I've received mail that assumes (erroneously) that I am, 1. single, 2. over age 65 (I'm 46), 3. hearing impaired (not quite, but we're getting there!), 4. have daughters (my sons haven't ordered anything from the American Girl catalog recently), and 5. shapely (Victoria's secret is that only the models in the catalog look that good in their products.) Is it possible that this patron has ordered a large print book from Amazon or B&N? That seems like a more likely place where her reading tastes might have been "captured" and made available, though I haven't heard that the booksellers are selling names. This really sounds like someone who has heard bits and snatches of information about privacy issues on the 'net, has very little understanding about how the whole thing works, and put two and two together for a total of five. Janet > Topic No. 23 > > Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:08:57 -0700 (PDT) > From: "Peg Bredeson" > To: publib , > Subject: Catalog raids for commercial mailing lists? > Message-ID: > MIME-Version: 1.0 > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII > > I was approached by a library customer who is quite sure that a large print > company somehow got her name from our library computer as a potential > purchaser. She has checked out large print books for others but is only > forty herself. She received this solicitation and couldn't imagine how she > happened to be targeted by this company. Her conclusion was that our > automated catalog system was infiltrated by this company in search of large > print users. > > I told her how seriously we take confidentiality and that I was absolutely > positive that no one here would have sold or given out such information. > Although that reassured her, she felt that I was less open to the > possibility of this outside raiding by a commercial company. I said that I'd > ask other libraries to see if they have any evidence or reason to think that > such a thing has happened through their catalogs. Anybody? > > Peg Bredeson > Beloit Public Library > > > -- Janet Welch Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator Wadsworth Public Library 132 Broad Street Wadsworth, OH 44281 (330) 334-5761 (330) 334-6605 fax "People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." Elizabeth Kübler-Ross From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Aug 13 20:37:27 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] The Fire http://www.thefire.org (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Don Saklad Subject: The Fire http://www.thefire.org Check out The Fire http://www.thefire.org 1. Do our cities' public libraries boards keep the principles and theoretical mission of our institution when dealing with negative stereotyping of unions collective bargaining labor relations?... 2. Do our cities' public libraries keep the principles and theoretical mission of our institution when delaying or denying legitimately public information to city wide friends of the libraries about the lib organization itself and how it really works back stage behind the scenes?... ____________________________________________________________ Guide to Problematical Library Use http://guidetoproblematicallibraryuse.weblogs.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Aug 13 20:37:33 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Subject: Holiday Schedule (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "McCabe, Deborah" Subject: Subject: Holiday Schedule We will be open Saturdays Dec. 23 & 30. We will close Dec. 24 & 31. Per union contract, we will close Dec. 25 & 26 and Jan. 1. Deborah M. McCabe, Public Services Librarian Portage County Public Library Stevens Point, WI 54481 715.346.1296; fax 715.346.1239 http://library.uwsp.edu/pcl From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Aug 13 20:37:44 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Free Live Online Web-based Workshop: "Evaluating Internet (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Diane K. Kovacs" Subject: Free Live Online Web-based Workshop: "Evaluating Internet Evaluating Internet Information - Free Instructor-Led Web-based Workshop Agenda Introductions and Overview. Overview: The Nature of the Database; How do you evaluate Authority, Reliability and Timeliness, Security and Privacy; Resources for further study. Web-based Activities (done outside of the online meeting) Activity 1 Evaluating World Wide Web Sites (Practical Experience) Activity 2. Evaluating Subject Directories and Electronic Library Collections Activity 3. Evaluating World Wide Web Rating Services Questions and Conclusions Activity 4. Exercises in Privacy and Security More information at http://www.kovacs.com/training.html Note: Doing Homework on the Internet: Elementary & Secondary Students is also scheduled August 26, 2000 3-5 EDT the fee for this workshop is $75 per person and includes free access to the Science Fair Resources on the Internet Web-based Workshop Collection Development: Collecting and Selecting Internet Resources for Electronic Libraries is offered Live online August 30 *or* August 31 12-2 EDT (11-1 CST) Students will be required to login and use the online conferencing system for ten minutes at least 1 day before connecting to the class sessions. Overview In this hands-on workshop participants will learn strategies for evaluating information found on the Internet that mirror the strategies used to evaluate information from other sources. Evaluation strategies will include locating and evaluating tools which review and evaluate Internet information as well as strategies for individually evaluating Internet information resources. Audience This workshop is intended for people who want to learn about using the Internet to find high quality, authoritative information. Participants should know how to use e-mail. The Instructors will assist participants to use Netscape or Internet Explorer to participate in the real-time class and to interact with the Web-based materials. Schedule August 26, 2000 Noon-2 EDT Schedule Arrangements for other small groups (minimum of 5 people) may be made on an individual basis by contacting the instructor. You may also take this workshop with e-mail only discussion with the instructor. Registration and Tuition Free but please register to reserve a space and to provide information to receive logins and passwords. Class size is limited to 15 people. Arrangements for additional online live sessions will be made if there are additional registrations. http://www.kovacs.com/register.html Materials All materials will be online on interactive Web pages. Mechanisms for Instruction Participants will interact through e-mail with the instructors before and after the workshops. Participants will meet live online for overview and discussion. Participants will complete hands-on Web-based activities at their own pace after scheduled online live meeting with the guidance and in consultation with the instructor. Instructors will provide free training on using the Diversity University MOO facility for real-time communication Participants will connect to http://www.du.org:8888 for real-time instruction. Logins and passwords will be provided on request after registration. Instructor Diane K. Kovacs, Kovacs Consulting diane@kovacs.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Aug 13 20:37:50 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: Library Card Sign-up Proclamation (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Stephanie Stokes Subject: re: Library Card Sign-up Proclamation > 6) Library Card Sign-up Proclamation > I am interested in having a proclamation signed for > Library Card Sign-up Month. Do any of the members > have a proclamation that you have used for this occasion? Thanks to Carolyn Caywood who did a Library Card Sign-up Proclamation and shared with ALA in '97 See below.... in addition you might take Charles Pace's suggestion for a handout or link to... "This page http://www.gbalc.org/50ways.htm can easily be revised and used as a promotional poster, flyer or web page by your library. Ranging from serious to "tongue-in-cheek" the list is a good conversation starter for general use or specifically for Library Card Sign-Up Month. "50 Ways To Use Your Library" was revised and updated by ALA for September 2000. AND you will find LOTS of new stuff at the ALL NEW http://www.ala.org/pio/librarycard/ Putting on a skit? Visit Francine's PlayMaker, http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/arthur/francine/playmaker/index.html complete with tips and masks and printable objects to turn your library into a theater. You'll also find a script at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/arthur/francine/playmaker/scripts/index.html for "D.W. Gets Her Library Card," with tips for putting on the play Hope this helps :-> Stephanie Stokes http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr stephanie@ssdsign.com 415-749-0130 fax 415-749-0730 _____________________________________________ Library Card Sign-up Proclamation Whereas, September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association and your local library reminds you to make sure your child has the most important school supply of all, a library card. Whereas, libraries have always offered a wealth of books, magazines and reference resources and today (Library Name) also offer a wealth of sound recordings,videotapes, electronic and other resources as well as story hours, book clubs and numerous other activities that can give every child a head start on learning, Whereas, "Today's libraries are more than community centers. Through books and computers, they connect us to global information resources," says Barbara J. Ford, president of the 58,000-member American Library Association. "A library card can give every child a head start on learning. And it's free," Whereas, nearly fifty-four thousand children have (City) library cards, but there are nearly one hundred and twenty-five thousand children in Virginia Beach, and Whereas, any (State) resident can get a free Virginia Beach library card at any time of the year by visiting any Virginia Beach Public Library and bringing official identification with current address and photo, Therefore, I, (Name), Mayor of (City), State, proclaim September, 1997, National Library Card Sign Up Month in (City) and encourage every family to register and become active library users. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 00:46:34 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Back from vacation! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Back from vacation! Hi folks, I am back from two weeks in Northern California (thank Sara for being sole PUBLIB maestro for the entire period!). Before I get to work tomorrow and forget... I had some great library experiences... including the (very tall!) director of the Point Richmond library who swept his hands around his cramped space and said with great enthusiasm, "if we don't have it, we can get it for you!" (awesome Harry Potter murals, folks!) and the rush of siting a building project along Highway 1, somewhere north of Point Reyes... I'm afraid I will never see that library again, because I will never drive Highway 1 again, now that I know that "scenic" is a euphemism for "narrow, twisting roads along steep coastal precipices" (my heart was in my throat for seven hours--there are times when I wish Episcopalians did rosaries). And... I know I get ridiculous about the seminal "Rosebud" experience in my life... but I stopped in the West Portal branch at SFPL, where the children's librarian chatted me up, glowing with the fervor of the true comrade in librarianship. (That was my childhood library--I looked skyward, saw the pretty murals on the beams, and had a flush of warm memories wash over my brain.) I have some longer musings about libraries, the dot-com gold rush, values in our era, etc., but for now I'm going to collapse in bed and dream fitfully of my in-box. Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY http://www.shenpublib.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 12:34:50 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:30 2005 Subject: Help a colleague in Vietnam??! Message-ID: Vu Thi Nha, children's librarian in Vietnam, is interested in ideas for children's programming (not Net based thing..access there is expensive! so keep your e-mails to her short, too, please! thanks) I've told her: crafts programs, animal care/training, science lessons, puppet shows..she does story telling. Any suggestions or tips about your best, low cost! low resource! programs? please send to vtnha@vat.edu.vn THIS, folks, is global reference..huzzah! Sara Weissman Morris County http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:00:46 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Carpet squares (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Lind Hage Subject: Carpet squares Carpet squares have their good and bad points. If one square or an area is damaged, you can replace them, but what you'll find is that the color has faded so even through you bought them at the same time, the replacement squares will stick out. One selling point I was given is that you save money because you don't have to carpet under shelving and shelving takes up a significant percentage of library floor space. Well this may be true, but the money you save in materials is spent in labor costs to cut tiles around the shelving. Also, if you have kick out shelving, you'll have to buy back panels so people won't see the concrete floor under the shelving. Another negative of carpet squares is that when you roll heavy book trucks over them constantly, they shift and you have to periodically relay them so you don't see the concrete. This happened in one of my libraries even though we had a glued grid of squares. The squares inside of the grid still shifted in the area where book truck traffic was heaviest. One advantage of squares is that you really can do some neat inserts and patterns. You can change colors quickly and the carpet won't ravel on you. I think public libraries, might want to consider a mixing of roll goods and carpet squares. ******************************************* 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 Mon Aug 14 21:00:59 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Announcement - Art/Music Librarian (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Cynthia Berner Harris Subject: Job Announcement - Art/Music Librarian LIBRARIAN ART, MUSIC AND VIDEO SECTION The Wichita Public Library has an immediate opening for a service-minded librarian with strong interpersonal skills and a thorough knowledge of current reference materials. The position is assigned to the Art, Music and Video Section within the Adult Services Division. Responsibilities include: reference service for the fine and performing arts subject areas; collection development for assigned subject areas including selection of non-print materials; participation in the development of exhibits and displays for the Central Library; assistance in the presentation of library orientation tours and in the planning and implementation of adult programming. Participation in system projects and teams is expected. Some evening and weekend hours are required. This position reports to the Art, Music and Video Section Manager. Requires: MLS from an ALA accredited institution. Work experience or academic background in fine or performing arts, and experience with the Dynix library system, desktop computers and the Internet are preferred. Residency within thirty minutes lawful driving time of the corporate limits of the City of Wichita will be required of the successful applicant. Salary range: $29,136 - $40,789. Offers of employment may be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and will be made contingent upon satisfactory evaluation of a police records check. Send resume and letter of application to: Cynthia Berner Harris, Coordinator of Administrative Services, 223 South Main St., Wichita, KS 67202. Review of applications will begin September 14, 2000 and will continue until the position is filled. The Wichita Public Library is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer which actively seeks and encourages applications from minority candidates. ******************************************************************************* Cynthia Berner Harris cberner@wichita.lib.ks.us Coordinator of Administrative Services 316-261-8530 (voice) Wichita (KS) Public Library 316-262-4540 (fax) http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us ******************************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:01:10 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: daughter's library books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mark Willis Subject: Re: daughter's library books Another option on this is to print out a copy of her holdings and mail it to the daugher's address. If her parents are caregiver's that would not be a problem to pick up her mail. Just a thought. > We had an adult patron approach the staff at the circulation desk > with the > following scenario: "My daughter has been very ill, and has a > number of library > books that are overdue. Could you please tell me what the titles of > these books > are, so that I can return them for her." (the daughter is an > adult). > > I would really appreciate your opinion on how this should be > handled. > > Marcia Gross, Director -- Mark R. Willis Community Relations Manager Dayton & Montgomery County Public Library 215 E. Third St. Dayton, Oh 45402 (937) 227-9543 com_mark@dayton.lib.oh.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:01:21 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Positions Available (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Tammie Sharp Subject: Positions Available Currently available at the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library: HEAD CATALOGING LIBRARIAN. Technical Services Department. Original and copy cataloging of materials for five agencies, including authority work and database maintenance. Manage OCLC training and usage. Train cataloging staff and maintain necessary documents and manuals. Maintain and coordinate the workflow of cataloging department. Make recommendations on budget and operations of Technical Services department. Qualifications: ALA/MLS and at least three years of cataloging experience. Knowledge of the INLEX system beneficial. Supervisory and training skills preferred. Salary range: $27,000.00-$40,000.00. Expected hiring range: low $30,000.00's. Attractive benefits program. Interested persons should send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references. TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Main Library. Organize, maintain, distribute and market library's business information services and promote innovative uses of technology in system. Select and maintain library materials for the business collection and coordinates on-line and other electronic business information services. Writes and manages production of the bimonthly business newsletter. Works cooperatively with Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center and other local businesses as required. Qualifications: ALA/MLS with minimum one-year experience using business reference materials. Ability to explain, coordinate and promote library programs and services to various groups and organizations. Salary range: $27,000.00-$40,000.00. Expected hiring range: $27,000.00-$34,500.00. Attractive benefits program. Interested persons should send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references. CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE. Main Library. Provides basic public service, handling library materials at Circulation Desk. Serves as Technical Services Liaison for the library. Maintains currency of item records by data entry for new books, updating collection and location codes, withdrawals, replacement of bar codes, correction of call numbers and deletion of uncataloged withdrawals. Assists in the supervision, training and evaluation of branch assistant. Bachelors' degree or an equivalent education/experience mix. Prefer public library or customer service experience, typing and computer skills. Work schedule will include evening and weekend rotation. Salary range: $20,500.00-$28,896.00. Expected hiring range: $20,500.00-23,071.00 d.o.q. Attractive benefits program. ACQUISITIONS ASSISTANT. Technical Services Department. Detail oriented individual to assist with typing orders, receiving and invoicing new library materials using INLEX system. Ability to type 45 wpm and perform complex tasks accurately is required. H.S.diploma or equivalent education/experience mix. Prefer library experience with spreadsheet, word processing and database software capabilities. Lifting up to 30 pounds at one time may be required. Salary range: $19,000.00-$27,105.00. Expected hiring range: $19,000.00-$22,000.00 d.o.q. Attractive benefits program. Inquires should be directed to Tammie Sharp, Personnel Coordinator, at tsharp@kckpl.lib.ks.us or (913) 279-2256. Mailing Address: 625 Minnesota Avenue, KCK 66101. Official KCKPL employment applications may be picked up at any of the three library locations during normal business hours. Unless otherwise stated, applications are accepted until positions are filled. EOE From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:02:00 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarian I (Branch Specialty) in Pasadena, CA (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 09:30:08 -0700 From: "Semrau, Jeannine" To: 'PUBLIB' Subject: RE: [PUBLIB] Librarian I (Branch Specialty) in Pasadena, CA Hope this works. Thank you so much. -----Original Message----- From: PUBLIB [mailto:plib2@webjunction.org] Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 7:23 PM To: Semrau, Jeannine Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Librarian I (Branch Specialty) in Pasadena, CA Can you please re-send this as a plain ascii/text file...we can't use or post MSWord files..thanks Sara Weissman co-moderator -------------- next part -------------- ADVERTISING RECORD POSITION TITLE: Librarian I Hastings Branch DEPARTMENT: Information Services (Library), DATE: 7/26/00 ADVERTISEMENT Key: Library Position #3945 Librarian I (Branches) City of Pasadena, CA Salary $34,838 up to $43,548 (Salary Increase Under Review.) DOE Human Resources Department, City of Pasadena, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91109-7515, 626-744-4366 www@ci.pasadena.ca.us Apply by EOE/AA Week 1 Source Date for Ad Faxed La Times FAX 213-237-4852 Library Journal Hotline FAX 212-463-6536 CLA Jobline and Website http://www.cla-net.org/, Reforma Website http://reforma.org/ CA Library Information eXchange calix@listproc.sjsu.edu Public Libraries publib@webjunction.org For credit card information contact Carole Beers at 626-744-3712 cbeers@ci.pasadena.ca.us Please fax cost and proof to 626-744-4769 cc: HR Reception Area Staff Assistant III Sophia Tse From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:02:58 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Community Survey (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laurel Hicks" Subject: Community Survey Does anyone have a sample of a "quick and dirty" community interest survey to assess the need for a branch? A colleague needs some samples ASAP! Thanks for your help...you can email to me or Fax at (704-853-6012) Laurel R. Hicks Assistant Director Gaston County Public Library 1555 E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 868-2167 FAX (704) 853-6012 lhicks@ncsl.dcr.state.nc.us "Opinions expressed are my own" From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:03:50 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Volunteers, libraries, and budgeting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Richmond Subject: Volunteers, libraries, and budgeting I may be telling people something that they already know, but.... The July 2 issue of the NYT Magazine has a great cover story on volunteerism (and why it can't completely take the place of government services...but I'm not trying to start a political argument, and besides, many librarians--like the NYT--are a bit left-leaning...though God/god forbid that I should generalize ). There are some stats, and some comments on how volunteering has changed over the years. People, e.g., are much less willing to volunteer on a regular basis, over a period of time, and more willing to sign on for a one-shot deal. Which doesn't help those of us who are looking for committed literacy volunteers, people to deliver books to the homebound, et al. And that's the point. Some people out there may be as I am, i.e., in the middle of the budgetary process for a new fiscal year. No one at city hall has said to me, "Can't you run the library on volunteers?"...but I know people who are asked that, or have been asked that. So, if there *is* anybody in publib land who *is* budgeting, and who needs ammunition--or added ammunition--for why volunteers don't always work, and why paid staff (some of whom don't always work, but that's another story) *are* important, I commend the NYT Magazine article to you. It's by Sara Mosle, and it's called "The Vanity of Volunteerism." My contribution to humanity, or librarianship, for the day. And may all your budgets come out all right in the end. I'm not so sure about mine, at this point.... (I also highly recommend Jacques Barzun's _From Dawn to Decadence_, but I guess I'll save that for the annual Best Reads of the Year thang--er, thing, whenever that rolls around.) John Richmond Palestine Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:04:47 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: What Would You Do? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lisa Costich" Subject: Re: What Would You Do? I can think of several ways of handling this. You could run a printout of the daughter's record, and put it in the US mail to the dauguter. If the mother opens the mail at her daughter's house, that is beyond your control. Or, you could renew the books so they were no longer overdue. Yet another possibility would be to just forgive the fines when the books finally come back. If you offer service to the homebound, one of your outreach staff could go and get the books, and arrange for the daughter to have house calls until she is no longer homebound. Finally, you could ask that the daughter communicate in writing that she gives permission for you to disclose details of her library record to her mother or anyone she specifically names. I suppose that if the daughter is so ill she is unable to write (coma?) then a note from the doctor confirming this would be legit, although I suspect the mother would be outraged. Here in IN, the confidentiality of library records is guaranteed by state law (even for minors), so we really couldn't give the mother what she asked for, no matter how much we might want to. We're lucky. In situations like the one described, it keeps us from looking quite so unreasonable in the patrons' eyes. It's the institutional equivalent of the white lie "I want to, but my mother won't let me". Lisa Costich From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:05:03 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] MS Proxy server arrived (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: MS Proxy server arrived Remember my angst over an 8-month wait for MS Proxy? I think the persistent complaining in increasingly public fora finally worked (where praise and patience did not), and Proxy Server arrived while I was on vacation (the invoice is dated August 8). The client licenses they still owed me showed up too (though bundled with a grumpy disclaimer that they were sold "while supplies lasted," as if NT 4 client licenses were anything other than a piece of paper...). Whew! thanks to all the folks who commiserated, offered advice, etc. I've been really lucky with other vendors, from local folks such as Audiovisual Corp in Albany to national folks such as 3M, Edsoftware and Softmart, and even mysterious low-rent online shops like buy.com and Krex... just had a little problem with the folks in Seattle and their Real Good Deal. cheers, Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director, Shenendehowa Public Library, NY http://www.shenpublib.org Schneider's Law: Information flows along the path of least resistance. (Schneider's Corollary: Get over it.) From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:05:15 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Telling parents (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Ellen Bell" Subject: Re: Telling parents At our library, parents must sign a form accepting responsibility for the items their children take out. That being the case, I have no hesitance about telling parents which items the parents are ultimately responsible for returning to us. Once the child reaches 18, however, the child is legally responsible and the parent no longer has the right to know. ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:05:29 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] _Book Forager: Automated Book-Recommender System_ (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gerry Mckiernan" Subject: _Book Forager: Automated Book-Recommender System_ _Book Forager: Automated Book-Recommender System_ In response to my recent posting on an Amazon-like OPAC I have learned about _Book Forager_ , a *free*, Web-based automated book-recommender service that allows readers to receive an annotated listing of *FICTION* book citations that meet an array of criteria selected by the user. _Book Forager_ is available at: [ http://www.branching-out.net/forager/ ] It's quite a clever interface that can only be appreciated if one tries it himself/herself. Additional information about _Book Forager_ is available at [ http://www.branching-out.net/forager.htm ] /Gerry McKiernan Theoretical Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu " The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Invent It" Alan Kay From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:05:48 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Fair Use Laws (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Allen D. Tate" Subject: Fair Use Laws Has anyone on this list that circulates CD materials ever considered purchasing a CD writer and copying and circulating the copy rather than circulating the original? We would keep the original CD on file in the technical services area. It occurred to me that this MAY be a cost effective way to replace lost/stolen CD materials (if legal.) Any advice is greatly appreciated. -- Allen D. Tate Computer Specialist Ohio Twp Public Library Sys 23 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN. 47630 (812) 853-5468 The views in this messages are not necessarily those of the Ohio Township Public Library System! From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:06:13 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Databases Banner 'Ads' Link to Real-Time (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gerry Mckiernan" Subject: Library Databases Banner 'Ads' Link to Real-Time _Library Database Banner 'Ads' Link to Real-Time Reference Assistance_ On another e-list there is currently a discussion regarding the appropriateness of having / allowing banner ads on library licensed bibliographic/abstract /full-text databases. Many [but not all ] of those who have responded to the issue believe that it would be inappropriate to have links to commercial banner ads. I'd be interested in knowing how individuals feel about having banner 'ads' within a library licensed *database* that link users to a library page that informs them of availability of either traditional reference assistance (e.g., the opportunity to make appointment with a subject specialist for individualized training with the database), new reference services such as e-mail reference _or_ emerging services such as real-time, interactive services using MOOs, video conferencing, chat rooms, etc. [See for example RefeXpress at http://moo.nwe.ufl.edu:8080/refexpress/ at the University of Florida. For other see http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/hss/ref/chat/cc3.html and/or my posting on Library Chat Room Registries at archived at http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Web4Lib/archive/0008/0209.html ] To me linking At the Point of Need [through a MOO service, for example) is a true and real(-time [:-)) example of a true and real *Virtual* Library! Such scenarios could revolutionize library reference service and lead to the restructuring and reconfiguration of these services as we know them! But, hey what the heck! What's wrong with that? What-Do-You-Think? Give me call at 515-555-1212 [:-)] As Always, Any and All contributions, comments, queries, critiques, criticisms, cosmic insights, etc. etc. are Most Welcome! /Gerry McKiernan BANaMAN http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/Banarama.htm Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu 'The Best Way To Predict the Future is to Provide Real-Time Assistance" With Apologies (Once Again) to Alan Kay From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:06:31 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Live Online Web-based Workshop: "Designing and Implementing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Diane K. Kovacs" Subject: Live Online Web-based Workshop: "Designing and Implementing Designing and Implementing Web-based Training 3-5 p.m. EDT (2-4 CST) October 21,28 & November,4, 2000 or 12-2 p.m. EDT (11-1 CST) November 7, 14, 21, 2000 Agendas Day 1 Agenda - Introduction to Web-Based Training Options and Instructional Design Day 2 Agenda - Introduction to Instructor/Student and Student/Student Internet Communications and Feedback Options. Day 3 Agenda - Delivering Instruction Over the Web in Real-Time and/or Using Internet communication options in support of Web-based Instruction Syllabus at http://www.kovacs.com/webtrain.html Java enabled Netscape or Internet Explorer 4.5 or higher are required for the live online sessions. Overview This three-day, hands-on workshop will provide experience in designing and constructing several forms of web-based training. The intellectual focus will be on using good instructional design and Web page design principles. The skills will be on Web-based training using standard Web pages and free or low-cost communications tools. We will not work with high end multi-media plug-ins or high cost communications tools. After an introduction and overview of the state-of-the-art of web-based instructional technology and its applications, you will be guided through the process of constructing your own web-based training unit. This workshop requires a certain amount of Web-based activity work. One third of the workshop time (6 hrs) will be online live meetings with lecture and discussion. The remaining two thirds (12 hrs.) will require students to participate in Web-based activities and to read relevant articles and online documentation in addition to the scheduled meeting times. Enrollment in each scheduled three day class will be limited to 5 participants per session. Audience This workshop is intended for trainers who work in libraries, businesses or other organizations. No Web-based training experience is expected. We will review the basics of Instructional Design for computer assisted instruction. Participants should know how to use e-mail. Ideally participants should know how to build at least a basic Web page. Access to a complete Web-based Web page construction workshop "Designing and Building Web Sites with Netscape Composer: HTML and JavaScript Basics" is included with this workshop. The minimum Web page construction skills may be acquired by anyone interested by connecting to http://www.kovacs.com/basicpage.html The Instructors will assist participants to use Netscape or Internet Explorer 4.5 to participate in the real-time classes and to interact with the Web-based materials. Schedule 3-5 p.m. EDT (2-4 CST) October 21,28 & November,4, 2000 or 12-2 p.m. EDT (11-1 CST) November 7, 14, 21, 2000 Schedule Arrangements for other small groups may be made on an individual basis by contacting the instructor. Registration and Tuition $300.00 Registration Form http://www.kovacs.com/register.html Materials All materials will be online on interactive Web pages. Color printed workshop materials will be sent to each registered participant via priority mail. Mechanisms for Instruction Participants will interact through e-mail with the instructors before and after the workshops. Participants will meet live online for instruction and practice three meetings of two hours each Participants will complete hands-on Web-based activities at their own pace between scheduled online live meetings. with the guidance and in consultation with the instructor. Instructors will provide free training on using the Diversity University MOO facility for real-time communication Participants will connect to http://www.du.org:8888 for real-time instruction. Logins and passwords will be provided on request after registration. Java enabled Netscape or Internet Explorer 4.5 or higher are required for the live online sessions. Instructor Diane K. Kovacs, Kovacs Consulting diane@kovacs.com Diane K. Kovacs - Kovacs Consulting Internet & World Wide Web Training http://www.kovacs.com _How to Find Medical Information on the Internet: A Print and Online Tutorial for the Health Care Professional and Consumer_ (2000) by Diane K. Kovacs and Ann Carlson.Published by Library Solutions Press. February 2000 http://www.library-solutions.com/medinfo.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 14 21:06:49 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Key Tags and Library Cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Bridgett Johnson" Subject: Key Tags and Library Cards We are just about to order key tags and library cards for our library. Vanguard and Creative data products have given us information on their products, the ones we have chosen will cost either 34.5 cents or 44 cents for the two kinds of cards with matching barcodes depending on the company. I know a discussion went on previously about the use of the key tags and that is what gave us the idea. But after that initial discussion I haven't seen much. Does any one know of other reliable companies or had dealings with these? Thanks. _________________________________ Bridgett Johnson, Director Lewistown Public Library 701 W. Main Street Lewistown, MT. 59457 (406) 538-8559 bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org Library's URL: http://www.lewis-carnegie-library.org/ South Central Federation's URL: http://www.lewis-carnegie-library.org/Federation/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:03:46 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] BANaRAMA(sm): A Registry of Library Promotional Banner Pages (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gerry Mckiernan" Subject: BANaRAMA(sm): A Registry of Library Promotional Banner Pages _BANaRAMA(sm): A Registry of Library Promotional Banner Pages_ I am pleased to announce the establishment of _BANaRAMa(sm): A Registry of Library Promotional Banner Pages_. BANaRAMa(sm) has been established to serve as a resource for libraries who seek examples of banner 'ads' or scrawling or scrolling text ro promote library services, resources, or collection. _BANaRAMa(sm)_ is located at http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/Banarama.htm While only a handful of sites have been reported to date, my hope is that the site will encourage others to report their efforts and stimulate still others to consider library banner 'ads' for their library's web site. I am most grateful to those who have notified me of their efforts to enable me to create BANaRAMa(sm)! [BTW: Is anyone aware of multimedia banner 'ads' that include streaming audio and/or video? I would expect that such 'ads' should exist! [Think about the possibilities of streaming audio/video *library* banner 'ads'!] /Gerry McKiernan Theoretical Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu "The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Advertize It" With Apologies to Alan Kay From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:04:09 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Chat Room Registries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gerry Mckiernan" Subject: Library Chat Room Registries _ Library Chat Room Registries _ In response to my recent posting I have learned of three (3) sites that have a listing with descriptions of Library Chat Rooms. These lists also include services that are characterized by the phrases 'Live Reference' and 'Real-Time Reference 1/ _ A Survey of Online Interactive Reference Services_ [ http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/hss/ref/chat/cc3.html ] This is an appendix of a Web-based version of an *excellent* poster shown at ALA 2000 entitled "Shall We Chat: Extending Traditional Reference Services with Internet Technology" [ http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/hss/ref/chat/default.htm ] prepared by Ann Lindel, Mimi Pappas, Jana Ronan and Colleen Seale of Humanities and Social Services of the George A. Smathers Libraries of the University of Florida. [Thanks Jana!] 2/ The ELITE Project based at the University of Leicester (UK) [ http://www.le.ac.uk/li/distance/eliteproject/elib/ ] Contains an annotated listing of library Chat services as well as annotated listings of library E-mail and web fom sites, MOOs, 'MyLibrary' projects, and videoconferencing. Each list also contains very useful key citations [Thanks Danielle!] 3/ LiveReference eGroups list [ http://www.egroups.com/ ] The list maintains a 'links' list of 'livereference' services. at [ http://www.egroups.com/links/livereference ] [You will need to subscribe to the list to access its Links ] [Thanks Illene and Gretchen!] If there are other lists of library 'real-time' reference services I'd appreciate learning about them. /Gerry McKiernan Theoretical Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu "The Best Way To Predict the Future is to Invent It" Alan Kay From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:04:20 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Amazon-like OPAC (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gerry Mckiernan" Subject: Amazon-like OPAC _Amazon-like OPAC_ In response to my recent posting regarding the potential benefit of OPACs with Amazon.com features and functionalities [Amazon.com Added Value Features and Functionalities for the OPAC], I have learned that SIRSI [www.sirsi.com] has developed an OPAC with these benefits called iBistro [Information Bistro]. To quote Mark Moorehead, Director for Academic Libraries of SIRSI, iBistro "offers an inviting, amazon-like interface, has a link to Amazon.com from every full-record view screen, and incorporates features like 'my favorites and "what others have checked out recently" A press release provides additional details [ http://sirsi.com/Preleases/ibistro.html ] [ In addition, there are four screen shots that are available which unfortunately exceed the limit of submission to this list. But take my word, they are quite impressive] David Dorman, a Library Consultant with the Lincoln Trail Libraries System out of Champaign, IL has informed me that "the SIRSI system is implementing some of the features you mentioned. In theory, SFX (marketed by Ex Libris and based on the OpenURL protocol) can do all that you listed, and more, but requires libraries to set up the services on its SFX server. Without a doubt, linking all library-provided resources is the next big step in library management systems, and the OpenURL provides a standard (not yet official, but under consideration) for enabling any type of linking service the library or a vendor would like to provide. Let us hope that more content providers and system vendors begin to support this standard." [Thanks Mark and David!] /Gerry McKiernan Amazon Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu "I guess the Future is Now, Toto" With Apologies to Dorothy DISCLAIMER This posting is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:04:54 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] New Books at Baker: New Book Titles Linked to eBookseller (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gerry Mckiernan" Subject: New Books at Baker: New Book Titles Linked to eBookseller _New Books at Baker: New Book Titles Linked to eBookseller Reviews_ In response to my recent posting relating to the linking of book citations from a course Web guide to the Amazon.com record for the title, I have learned that the Baker Library at the Harvard Business School through its 'Books at Baker" service [ http://www.library.hbs.edu/bakerbooks/ ] [ http://www.library.hbs.edu/bakerbooks/recent/ ] not only provides access to a categorzied listing of new books in its collection [http://www.library.hbs.edu/bakerbooks/recent/august/ ] but also links the citation for each book to the associated record of fatbrain.com, another eBookseller [e.g., http://www.library.hbs.edu/bakerbooks/recent/august/IT.shtml ] This is a most impressive service that I believe not only benefits the HBS community but others who seeks access to an organized, selected collection of quality monographs in the fields of business, management, and many other related fields. I'd be very interested in learning of similar efforts by libraries of any type to provide linked access for selected library titles to associated records in any and all eBooksellers. /Gerry McKiernan Amazon-like Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu "Save the Time of the Reader" Ranganathan From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:05:06 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: Community Survey (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Stephanie Stokes Subject: re: Community Survey > Topic No. 8 > From: "Laurel Hicks" > Subject: Community Survey > Does anyone have a sample of a "quick and dirty" > community interest survey to assess the need for > a branch? I wouldn't call these quick and dirty -- but try here. You may 'download' a brochure titled "Building Neighborhood Libraries: Checking on the progress of the Branch Facilities Master Plan" http://www.sjpl.lib.ca.us/Branches/bfmp/report/brochure.pdf "Branch Facilities Master Plan" the FULL report may also be downloaded at http://www.sjpl.lib.ca.us/Branches/bfmp/report/main.pdf These were done for San Jose Public Library and their network of 17 neighborhood branch libraries throughout the city by GROUP 4 at http://www.g4arch.com Stephanie Stokes http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:05:21 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Fair Use Laws (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: Fair Use Laws Sounds like copyright violation to me. Nann @ the library in Lake Villa -----Original Message----- From: Allen D. Tate [SMTP:atate@ohio.lib.in.us] Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 8:07 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Fair Use Laws Has anyone on this list that circulates CD materials ever considered purchasing a CD writer and copying and circulating the copy rather than circulating the original? We would keep the original CD on file in the technical services area. It occurred to me that this MAY be a cost effective way to replace lost/stolen CD materials (if legal.) Any advice is greatly appreciated. -- Allen D. Tate Computer Specialist Ohio Twp Public Library Sys 23 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN. 47630 (812) 853-5468 The views in this messages are not necessarily those of the Ohio Township Public Library System! From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:05:37 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Carpet squares (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Re: Carpet squares Christine Lind Hage wrote: > Carpet squares have their good and bad points. --------------------------------------------------------------- Having replaced rolled carpet with carpet squares throughout our 65,000 square foot building, I can say that some of the "bad" points about carpet squares can be remedied by making sure that you select high quality carpet tile and that it is installed by an experienced and respected company. Carpet tiles which shift and turn up on corners are often due to poor quality material or slipshod installation. Be sure to check references before agreeing upon a bid from carpet companies. The lowest bid may not always provide the best long term value for your Library. James B. Casey --- My own views as a public librarian. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:05:57 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ejournals/serials policy (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Linda Berube Subject: ejournals/serials policy A Massachusetts gal set loose in London, I am currently the development co-ordinator for a UK public library consortium and am researching online journals policy. Major areas of interest are: Collection development policy and online serials: different policies for e-serials as opposed to print, etc. Cataloguing Acquisition: do libraries use suppliers such as Electric Library or what are other ways of acquiring e-journals Public Access: How is access provided I'm new to this list, although I'm plugged into a few other US lists, and while I've seen quite a bit of discussion about ebooks, haven't seen much on ejournals Is it the case that public libraries have not ventured as far in this area as academic libraries? Thanks, Linda ____________________________________________________________ EARL: The Consortium for Public Library Networking Linda Berube Development and UKEL Co-ordinator email: linda@earl.org.uk phone: 020 7702 2020 fax: 020 7702 2019 http://www.earl.org.uk Gun Court 4th Floor 70 Wapping Lane London E1W 2RS From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:06:14 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Carpet Squares (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mary Lukkarila Subject: RE: Carpet Squares We built our library in 1987 with a combination of carpet squares and rolled carpet. The carpet squares have held out while the rolled carpet has had problems with seams coming up and threads raveling (along seams and elsewhere) . Now to fix it, we are told to get rid of the carpet squares and go with rolled carpet throughout. The theory was that the squares would wear out first as we put them in the high traffic area. Not the case here and even though our squares have been the best wearing, they are expensive and apparently don't work as well adjacent to the rolled carpet. Also the color is slightly different. Just some things I am learning as our building ages. Mary Lukkarila Library Director Cloquet Public Library Cloquet, MN From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:06:22 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Carpet squares (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dianne Harmon Subject: RE: Carpet squares We are beginning to replace our carpet with carpet squares. We installed the first part a year ago. They have held up very well so far. They are in a high patron and staff traffic area and also have lots of book trucks rolling over them. So far we're very pleased. Dianne Harmon Joliet Public Library 150 N. Ottawa Joliet, IL 60432 815-740-2660 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:06:35 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Copying Multi-media (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laurie Jones" Subject: Copying Multi-media Not too long ago, our Friends purchased the American Film Institute's 100 Best Movies of the 20th Century for our video collection. We toyed with the idea of making copies of the more rare videos - feeling they would "disappear" since they were so hard to come by. And my feeling was the same as yours - keep the original safe and circulate the copy. We discovered, much to our chagrin, that this does violate copyright law. Too bad. I think it's an excellent idea. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:06:42 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Sunday programs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "AUDREY BETCHER" Subject: Sunday programs One other thought about having programs on Sundays... We have had programs on Sundays that have been very well attended, but our public transportation is not as good on the weekends and it is a barrier for some of our patrons. Audrey Betcher, Acting Director Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St SE Rochester, MN 55904 (507) 285-8011 audrey@rochester.lib.mn.us www.ci.rochester.lib.mn.us/library From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:07:14 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] printing costs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Stephens Subject: printing costs When the issue of printing charges was discussed at this library some of my colleagues suggested we charge 10 cents a page becuase this was the rate being used by neighboring libraries. I challenged the assumption that there should even be a charge for printing. I felt like this was asking the community to pay for something they were already paying for with their taxes. I determined that the criterion for the charging for printing should be based on the cost of providing the service. I purchased a printer that counts the number of pages printed and I restructured our chart of accounts to track the cost of paper and printing supplies. I also accounted for electricity and depreciation of the printer. These steps provided me with the information I need to estimate the cost of providing this service. Based on the data I've collected thus far, I anticipate that this year it will cost about $500.00 to provide this service. This was the amount that I built into the budget for this service. Each year I plan to re-evalute the service, estimate its costs, and build it into the annual budget. The extent to which we can offer the service is determined by the extent to which it will be supported by the library's Trustees and the Town Council. If at some point the Trustees and the Town Council feel the cost of providing this service is excessive, I will then have to decide if the service should be subsidized by charging a fee. I hope that this description of my experience with printing costs helps other libraries and librarians who are wrestling with this issue. Seth Stephens Jefferson Twp. Public Library Oak Ridge, N.J. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:08:10 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Intermodel Across the Street (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Eileen1009@aol.com Subject: Intermodel Across the Street Greetings: While watching the construction of an "Intermodel" or "bus depot" from the library window, I've wondered what to expect, when the depot is open for business. Are there any subscribers currently working in an inner (medium sized) city library with a transportation depot across the street? I liked to know what I might expect in the very near future. Thanks. Eileen Downing Lee County Library System Fort Myers, Florida eileen1009@aol.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:08:21 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Opening: Public Services Libn/Associate Director (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Martha Darcy" Subject: Job Opening: Public Services Libn/Associate Director PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury, CT seeks a FT Public Services Librarian/Associate Director. New position, 35-hour week, including Saturday, Sunday, and evening rotation. Salary commensurate with qualifications; very generous benefit package. Primary Job Responsibilities: *reference service and readers' advisory *collection development and stacks management (with Director) *overseeing information technologies (with Director) *scheduling, training, and supervising assigned library staff *supervising Interlibrary Loans *instruction in the use of the library and its resources *assisting the Director in library operation as needed *overseeing the library in the Director's absence Required Qualifications: *ALA-accredited MLS *2+ years recent public library experience *demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources *familiarity with popular reading materials and genre collections *knowledge of collection development principles and procedures *full range of Internet skills and experience *knowledge of online information resources, automated circulation systems, & standard office software *ability to prioritize tasks and work independently *ability to work effectively with others at all levels The Scoville Memorial Library is an association library serving a population of 4,500 in a picturesque, culturally-rich Northwestern Connecticut community. We are members of Bibliomation, using the CARL system. For further information, contact mdarcy@biblio.org. Letter with resume to Martha Darcy, Director, Scoville Memorial Library, 38 Main Street, Salisbury, CT 06068. ************************************************************************** Martha R. Darcy Scoville Memorial Library 38 Main Street Salisbury, CT 06068 860 435-2838 ************************************************************************** From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:09:04 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] public performance videos (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "David Biek" Subject: public performance videos The archive contains a number of posts on this sort of video, but I find no answer to this question: Some of these tapes cost significantly more than the regular versions. Do libraries that circulate the public performance versions charge the full cost of tapes lost or damaged? The problem that I see is that people will have no clue about the potentially higher risk involved in borrowing these tapes. David Biek Tacoma Public Library Tacoma, WA dbiek@tpl.lib.wa.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:09:12 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Fair Use Laws (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: gwgov@juno.com Subject: Re: Fair Use Laws I thought about doing this but decided not to because it seemed to be getting into the publishing business. I didn't consult a lawyer but it "felt" illegal (if emotions can guide us toward legality...) Gloria Goverman, Director ~ gwgov@juno.com Town of Pelham Public Library, Pelham, NY 914 738-1234 ~ fax 914 738-0809 On Mon, 14 Aug 2000 18:07:15 -0700 (PDT) "Allen D. Tate" writes: > Has anyone on this list that circulates CD materials ever considered > purchasing a CD writer and copying and circulating the copy rather > than > circulating the original? We would keep the original CD on file in > the > technical services area. It occurred to me that this MAY be a cost > effective way to replace lost/stolen CD materials (if legal.) Any > advice > is greatly appreciated. > -- > Allen D. Tate > Computer Specialist > Ohio Twp Public Library Sys > 23 W. Jennings St. > Newburgh, IN. 47630 > (812) 853-5468 > > The views in this messages are not necessarily > those of the Ohio Township Public Library System! > > ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:09:19 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] job opening (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Judy Dunahue" Subject: job opening CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN, Georgetown Branch, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN. Since our children's librarian is moving to the plains to be closer to family, we need a dynamic individual to work in a large neighborhood branch to provide reference and readers' advisory assistance to patrons of all ages. Work with a team to plan and present programs for children of all ages. Supervise the branch's volunteer program. Serve on various system-wide committees. A 1998 "All-America City", Fort Wayne is regarded by Places Rated Almanac as the best read city in North America. Most recently the Allen County Public Library was rated ninth in the nation in its service population group in the Hennen American Public Library Rating Index II. Salary $31,824+ DOE. MLS. Genuine liking and understanding of children. Outstanding benefits and relocation allowance. Send resume and names of three references to Charlene Holly, Human Resources Manager, Allen County Public Library, PO Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270 or cholly@acpl.lib.in.us. EOE. Questions and inquiries welcome: (219) 421-1231. Take a look at our website at http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/hr. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly." Judy Dunahue Human Resources Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, IN (219) 421-1232 fax:(219) 422:9688 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:09:31 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Budget Standards for Public Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Rachel A. Gut" Subject: Budget Standards for Public Libraries Dear Publibers: Somewhere, many moons ago in library school, I had a list of budget standards by percentage that were to be a goal for public libraries. I think that salaries were supposed to comprise about 55% of the budget, and materials around 20% of the budget. I can't imagine where I saw it now. Does anyone else remember this list, and have any idea where I might get a hold of it now? Thank you so much for your help. Rachel Rachel A. Gut Assistant Director Mason Public Library 200 Reading Road Mason, OH 45040 (513) 398-2711 gutra@oplin.lib.oh.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:09:48 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Stolen titles in a series (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Rice, Linda" Subject: Stolen titles in a series Our library is experiencing a wave of thefts in the David Eddings series. The security target and the book jacket is removed and the thief escapes undetected. The book jacket is usually found somewhere in the library. We did not want to remove the books from the shelves so that innocent patrons would have to ask for them. So, the library theft law was posted on that particular shelf of books. Our thief continues to strike even with the threat of jail. I was tempted to attach a "Shame on YOU!" label underneath each remaining book jacket, but eliminated that idea. I realize that a library is always going to lose a number of books due to theft, but this is our first case for one particular author. Has anyone developed a clever method of dealing with mass theft of one author's books? We have some security cameras but installing cameras all over the building is not an option for us. Linda K. Rice, Director Bosler Free Library 158 W. High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Voice: (717)243-4642 Fax: (717)243-8281 Email: lrice@ccpa.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:09:59 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Ebook characteristics libraries need (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Chris Rippel Subject: Ebook characteristics libraries need Dear Colleague, I would like your thoughts about these questions: 1. What characteristics do ebooks need for librarians to easily purchase, circulate, interlibrary loan, ebooks the way librarians now handle books, videos, CDs, etc.? 2. What characteristics do ebooks need for librarians to improve library service? 3. If you considered purchasing ebooks for your library and decided against it, what are you waiting for? Thanks, Chris Rippel Central Kansas Library System 1409 Wiliams Great Bend, Kansas 67530 316-792-4865 crippel@ckls.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:11:05 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Staff Badges: Summary of Responses (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Peter Bromberg" Subject: Staff Badges: Summary of Responses Thank you to everyone who responded with information about staff badges. Most responses were in support of staff badges, but the people who are against are REALLY against. The most popular option was to have first name only, although it is common for management to have first/last name. Many people stressed the importance of letting the staff decide what to put on the badge. One person reported that they use a first name and an employee #. Many people also recommended listing position and/or department info. Magnetic badges were recommended over badges that have to be pinned on. The overwhelming majority reported no problems with having nametags, and thought that it promoted good customer service. Here's the breakdown (34 responses): For Nametags: 27 Against Nametags: 5 Neutral: 2 First Name only: 8 Mandatory First and Last name: 1 Choice of staff member: 19 Note: some emails did not address all of the issues, and some addressed different policies at more than one workplace, so the numbers may not add up neatly :-) Selected Quotes: "Most staff opt for first name. Only senior administrative staff usually opt for first and last name." "In the year that we've worn these name tags there haven't been any problems" "I would much prefer to have business cards made for each staff member and encourage the distribution of them during the day with anyone they have done "business" with, encouraging them to get back to them for further information" "Giving them the choice seems to have overcome some of the resistance they had to the badges in the first place" "All of the non-MLS staff use just their first name. They worry about some of the customers knowing their names, of course. We have never had an incident because of this, though some staff are bothered when certain customers call them by name" "Until such time as I have a security officer on duty in each public area during all open hours, I will refuse to wear a badge with my name on it. I will give out my real name and card in non-threatening situations. I will even give it out to someone who has a civilized complaint about me or my work." "Our names and titles have been on our staff badges for at least 10 years, since we began having patrons comment (usually in a joking way) that we knew their names but they didn't know ours. We have had a positive response from patrons, many of whom greet us by name--only occasionally are the names used for complaints. To my knowledge, we have not had any personal security problems as a result of our names being on the badges." "The response from the public and the library trustees has been good. They feel they know the staff now. Before people use to complain to me that the staff knew their names, but they didn't know theirs." "The staff became tired of comments about not having a real name. We polled the staff and they wanted to add their first names. The only person with a last name on her badge is the Director. Many years later (I think it's more than 10) staff are still happy with their decision" "...to force employees to advertise their names as if they were working at McDonald's is very dehumanizing" "many staff seemed to think we'd be beset by serial killers and thugs.... Two years later, there continue to be no problems, no personal threats to staff...overall, I think it's helped make staff more accountable, or at least more thoughtful, about the customer service they provide. On only three occasions have we had poor service reported in connection with a staff member's name, and that helps us. " "I don't think I'd want my name on a badge. Too many wackos and weirdos out there. I'd suggest for staff safety that you remain generic." "very little static, patrons appreciate having a chance to identify someone without saying "The pudgy lady with gray hair"" Peter Bromberg, Head of Reference Camden County Library, Voorhees, NJ peter@camden.lib.nj.us http://www.camden.lib.nj.us 856-772-1636 x-3314 fax 856-772-6128 "Out beyond ideas of right or wrong there is a field. I will meet you there." -Rumi From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:11:11 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Damaged materials (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Barbara Straughter" Subject: Damaged materials Does your library have a policy regarding damaged materials? If so, would you please respond direct to me rather than the listserv - thanks. Julie Spiegler - Kanawha County Public Library Charleston, WV Email - spiegler/kcpl_11@kanawha.lib.wv.us ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 15 21:18:25 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] genealogy listserv for librarians (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "MARIE BRUNI, DIRECTOR" Subject: genealogy listserv for librarians One of my staff members is interested in locating a genealogy listserv for librarians. If you know of one, please let me know. Thanks, Marie Bruni Director Huntington Memorial Library 62 Chestnut Street Oneonta, New York 13820 607.432.1980 on_marie@4cty.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:26:51 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Budget Standards for Public Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Kamm Subject: Re: Budget Standards for Public Libraries In BASIC BUDGETING PRACTICES FOR LIBRARIANS (2d ed), Richard S. Rounds writes: "It is not unusual for personnel costs in labor-intensive operations to be greater than 50 percent of the budget...." He quotes Helen M. Eckhard, "NCEDS Survey of Public Libraryies, 1977-78," BOWKER ANNUAL, 27th ed., 1982. This is not exactly a standard, but is certainly a fact of life. Rounds' book is a useful source for budget-builders. -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor, Sue Kamm Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers Think Blue Week 2000 email: suekamm@mindspring.com http://suekamm.home.mindspring.com/trueblue.htm "It's a mere moment in a man's life between an All-Star Game and an Old-timers' Game." --Vin Scully From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:27:22 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Budget Standards for Public Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Re: Budget Standards for Public Libraries "Rachel A. Gut" wrote: > Somewhere, many moons ago in library school, I had a list of budget > standards by percentage that were to be a goal for public libraries. I > think that salaries were supposed to comprise about 55% of the budget, and > materials around 20% of the budget. I can't imagine where I saw it now. > Does anyone else remember this list, and have any idea where I might get a > hold of it now? Thank you so much for your help. Dear Rachel: I suggest that you check the current (2000) issue of Statistical Report by the Public Library Data Service. This contains what the averages and medians are for libraries serving various size populations. I think that the percentages of budgets devoted to salaries ranged in the median from about 49.2% to a high of 57.3% for FY 1998. One recommendation I would make to any and all public library administrators is to budget for automation in exactly the same way one would budget for utilities --- as a continuing and permanent expense which builds as you add PCs. If you have 10 PCs or terminals in your library, the minimum you should allocate for automation should be sufficient to replace at least 33% of those PCs every year. If you add 2 computers and have 12, plan on budgeting to replace (upgrade) 4 every year. Although it is true that computer hardware is often in the category of "capital expenditures" their purchase should always include replacement cost for this hardware as an ongoing expense. James B. Casey -- My own views as a public librarian. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:27:29 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: genealogy listserv for librarians (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Elaine McHale Subject: Re: genealogy listserv for librarians Try GENEALIB. Description and instructions for subscribing are at http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/genealib/list.html Elaine McHale Reference Librarian Williamsburg (VA) Regional Library emchale@mail.wrl.org On Tue, 15 Aug 2000, MARIE BRUNI, DIRECTOR wrote: > One of my staff members is interested in locating a > genealogy listserv for librarians. > > If you know of one, please let me know. > > > Thanks, > Marie Bruni > Director > Huntington Memorial Library > 62 Chestnut Street > Oneonta, New York 13820 > > 607.432.1980 > on_marie@4cty.org > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:27:36 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Genealogy Listserv for Librarians (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Barbara Lattimer Subject: Genealogy Listserv for Librarians Librarians Serving Genealogists (LSG) has an electronic mailing list for announcement and discussions, called GENEALIB. To subscribe to GENEALIB, address your request to lyris@lists.acomp.usf.edu, leave the subject line blank, in the body of the message put only: subscribe genealib yourfirstname yourlastname. Visit LSG's home page on the web at http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/genealib. Barbara Lattimer Chesterfield County (Va.) Central Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:27:42 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Openings (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Michelle Bradley Subject: Job Openings Tippecanoe County Public Library, Lafayette, Indiana, home of Purdue University, has 2 ALA/MLS Librarian positions available: Assistant Head Reference Librarian. Minimum of 2 years of professional library experience, and some supervisory experience. Responsibilities include assisting in the daily supervision of department activities, including direct supervision of department aides and page. Other responsibilities include staff training, reference services, materials selection, readers' advisory services, adult programming, and bibliographic instruction, as well as participation on library committees Preferred skills include the ability to make independent decisions, good problem solving abilities, the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities, excellent service orientation, ability to work with diverse customers, and knowledge of and affinity with library technologies, as well as a sense of humor. Salary range is $26,936 to $29,452.80. Excellent benefits package. Position available September 11, 2000. Reference Librarian Responsibilities include reference services, materials selection, readers' advisory, adult programming, and bibliographic instruction. Preferred skills include excellent service orientation, ability to work with diverse customers, and knowledge of and affinity with library technologies. Spanish language skills are desirable. Starting salary range is $25, 001 - $26, 936. Excellent benefits package. Position available immediately. TCPL is located in a rapidly growing and diverse community. Ours is a busy, fast-paced library, offering many challenging opportunities. We are in the process of building a joint library facility with Ivy Tech State College, which is anticipated to open in the spring of 2001. Apply to Michelle Bradley, Head Reference Librarian, TCPL, 627 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901. TCPL is committed to equal opportunity employment. Applicants are sought from all qualified people, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, Veteran status, national origin, or ancestry. For more information, call 429-0111, or access our web site at www.tcpl.lib.in.us Michelle Bradley Head Reference Librarian Tippecanoe County Public Library 627 South St. Lafayette, IN 47901 Voice 765-429-0111 Fax 765-429-0150 http://www.tcpl.lib.in.us*******mbradley@tcpl.lib.in.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:27:49 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Copying CD ROMS (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kim Kietzman Subject: Copying CD ROMS This opinion comes from someone in the software industry, but making and retaining a copy of something you legally purchased for back-up purposes is not considered copyright infringement (at least at his company). Making and circulating those copies is another issue. Kim Boynton Kietzman Director of Extension Services Rock Island Public Library (309)732-7366 Opinions expressed are solely that of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Rock Island Public Library. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:28:04 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] QuickBooks accounting software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Steve Norman" Subject: QuickBooks accounting software Are there libraries out there that use QuickBooks as accounting software? If so, have you had concerns about security or the accounting integrity of QuickBooks? What steps do you take to address any such concerns? The Auburn Public Library is a 501 (c) (3) private nonprofit corporation with an annual operating budget of about $800,000. I am interested in hearing from libraries with budgets of a roughly similar size or larger. Please respond to me off-list, and I will summarize for the list. Thank you! Steve Norman, Director Auburn Public Library 49 Spring St. Auburn ME 04210 207-782-3191 207-782-1859 (Fax) http://www.auburn.lib.me.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:28:11 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Bookmobile loan (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Connie Jo Ozinga Subject: Bookmobile loan The vendor who supplied our new bookmobiles has asked to borrow one of them to show at the Bookmobile conference in Columbus Ohio in October. In exchange for our employee driving this vehicle to and from Columbus (270 miles) and allowing the vendor to use it while there, the vendor has offered to pay for the actual fuel used. My response? HA! He must be kidding. What about the mileage, wear and tear, generator service hours, and all the costs that follow from those miles? What about the lost service days? So I need to make a counter offer. Any suggestions? I did this a few years ago with a different vendor, who showed our vehicle in Columbus while on his way to deliver it to us in Minnesota. In exchange that vendor paid all travel expenses for the vehicle, AND all conference costs including airfare, hotel and meals for two of my employees. Looking forward to your brilliant ideas. Connie -- ********************************************* Connie Jo Ozinga, Library Director Elkhart Public Library Elkhart, Indiana (219) 522-3333 cjo@elkhart.lib.in.us http://www.elkhart.lib.in.us ********************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:28:24 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Staff Badges: Summary of Responses (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Anne Christensen Subject: Re: Staff Badges: Summary of Responses One last thought on staff badges. I refuse to wear one with my real name and will continue to do so as I work in a dangerous place. In my rural hometown where security was less of an issue, I don't think it woul have bothered me. Food for thoughts folks. I don't think there is one answer fits all on this one. Anne Christensen Librarian II Phoenix Public Library achriste@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:31:47 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] REMINDER: Strategic Issues Forum (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lytle,Amy" Subject: REMINDER: Strategic Issues Forum Reminder to Public Library Directors: Please join Jay Jordan, Marilyn Mason, Kay Runge, Tim Schiewe and others of your distinguished colleagues at the Public Libraries Strategic Issues Forum on September 8-10, 2000. This forum is your opportunity to help determine the future role of information access through the public library in a free society. A letter of invitation from Erik Jul, Executive Director, OCLC Institute, a list of attendees (updated frequently), the preliminary agenda and registration details are available at http://www.oclc.org/institute/strategicissuesforum.htm. We look forward to your participation in this highly interactive Strategic Issues Forum. Sincerely, Amy Lytle Event Coordinator OCLC Institute (614) 761-5212 mailto:lytlea@oclc.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:31:56 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Cost to move a library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: staff Subject: Cost to move a library Hi all, please reply to jfenton@spl.org We are getting ready to relocate our library to temporary quarters while our present building is torn down and a wonderful new library is built. We are trying to get a ball park estimate of what other libraries have paid to have a professional mover move the books. What were you charged? How was it priced (by the book, shelf, section, linear foot)? Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, John Brower (for Jodee Fenton) librarian Seattle Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:32:07 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: email for review (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Smith, Edith" Subject: FW: email for review Please excuse cross-postings >Looking for good, reliable medical information on the Internet without >having to sort through 1,000s of sites with bad information? Then >visit HealthLink Plus, PLCMC's newest web site. >The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County will be debuting a >new web site called HealthLink Plus. It is a comprehensive consumer >health web site, that covers such popular topics as General health >(including Children's health), finding healthcare providers on the >Internet, Wellness, Nutrition, Mental Health, Complementary and >Alternative Medicine, and numerous medical research tools. Currently, >the web site is nearing completion, and we are looking for feedback >from others. Please take a look at this site and share with us any >comments or feedback you may have. >HealthLink Plus: Your Consumer Health Prescription: >http://www.healthlinkplus.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:32:14 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Dan Hubbs" Subject: Is anyone using PC Reservation, or any other time-out software to aid in computer sign-up. I'd appreciate any word on how well it works. Thanks, Dan Hubbs Saratoga Springs Public Library Saratoga Springs, N.Y. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:32:20 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] AV selection policy (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Chris E Stuckwish Subject: AV selection policy We are in the process of rewriting our AV selection policy for DVD, VHS, CD and audiocassettee. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with a selection policy in place for any or all of the above formats. Thanks, Chris E. Stuckwish, Head AV Services Jefferson Parish Library ces01@gnofn.org (504)838-1100x305 fax(504)838-1117 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:32:27 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] evaluation (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 12:27:22 -0700 (PDT) From: Lex Library To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] evaluation My library board is looking for an evaluation tool to evaluate the library director. If anyone has an evaluation that they will share will you please send it to: lexlib@cityoflex.com Thanks, Ruth Seward From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:32:55 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Public Relations (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Ida R. Patton" Subject: Public Relations Our library is considering hiring a person on a part-time basis to do public relations work for us, with the major emphasis on preparing publicity. Since we do not have space to set up another desk, we are thinking about having the person do most of the work at home or some other off-site location. If any of you have tried this arrangement, we are interested in knowing how well it works and any problems we might anticipate. Was the person paid a flat fee, with expectations clearly defined, or was payment on an hourly basis? Also, if you have a job description for the position, we would like to see that as well. Many thanks for any help you can give us. Ida Patton Public Service Coordinator Washington County Public Library 205 Oak Hill Street Abingdon, VA 24210 Phone: 540/676-6390 FAX: 540/676-6235 ipatton@wcpl.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:33:03 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Services Coordinator, Tallahassee, FL (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Linda McCarthy" Subject: Library Services Coordinator, Tallahassee, FL Please post: Req. # 150A-00 Pos. #5230-01 LIBRARY SERVICES COORDINATOR (Readvertisement--Position was frozen) Administrative Services/Library/Circulation Salary: $31,129.08-$52,531.66 Annually This is a position which is responsible for administrative, supervisory, and professional work supervising one or more secondary areas in the Circulation area of the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: An employee in this position supervises and manages the Circulation Services Section of the Library; manages the return of, or payment for overdue, lost or damaged Library materials; reports revenue collected timely and accurately; provides monthly, quarterly and annual reports required by the Library, County and State; initiates correspondence with delinquent patrons for the return of, and/or payment for lost or damaged materials; prosecutes delinquent patrons in Small Claims Court on a routine basis to recover the cost of unreturned, lost or damaged materials; ensures accuracy of forms, applications and web page information for the Circulation Section; assist patrons with checking in and out books; assist patrons with request for information by telephone, in person, electronically or by mail; assist patrons with obtaining library cards in accordance with Leon County Policy; resolves problems and/or complaints to patrons' satisfaction and within the guidelines of the Library; directs patrons to appropriate service desk in person, by telephone or electronic means; coordinates and manages office automation for the circulation Section; maintains Circulation Procedures Manual; maintains Borrower Transaction Files to ensure accuracy of information; collects statistical and anecdotal information on the quantity and quality of the library services to prepare monthly statistical reports for Library Administration ; participates in Library Management Team. REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university and three year of related experience, with one year in a supervisor capacity. APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2000 * Initial placement may be negotiated up to 25% above the minimum salary based on verified related education, experience, and training above the minimum requirements. Reasonable accommodations and assistance are available to disabled applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, contact the Leon County Human Resources at (850) 487-2220. Applicants are encouraged to visit our Leon County Home Page at http://www.co.leon.fl.us. Applicants may send inquiries to our E-mail address: boatwrightl@mail.co.leon.fl.us. A completed Leon County Board of County Commissioners application is required and must be postmarked no later than August 25, 2000 APPLY in person or by mail to: Leon County Human Resources Division Leon County Courthouse, Suite 201 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Preference is given to certain veterans and spouses of veterans as provided by Chapter 295, Laws of Florida. Linda McCarthy Public Services Manager LeRoy Collins Leon County 200 West Park Ave. Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 487-2665 Fax: (850) 487-1793 lindam@mail.co.leon.fl.us www.co.leon.fl.us/library/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:33:10 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] library ergonomics question! (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:30:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Jack Albrecht To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] library ergonomics question! Please excuse any cross-posting of the following -- thanks! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In response to staff requests, the San Diego Public Library Staff Development Task Force would like to put on a training workshop in ergonomics for all library staff. The problem is in identifying a trainer who has experience putting on this type of workshop, aimed specifically at libraries, that is, someone with BOTH library training and training in ergonomics. We're looking for the name/affiliation/phone number/e-mail of such a person who is or will ben (or can be) in the Southern California area to put on this workshop for our staff. Please post this information on any of your listservs. If folks want to e-mail me back with suggestions, I'm at: f8s@sdcity.sannet.gov Thanks Esther Siman Supervising Librarian San Diego Public Library Branch Libraries Division 619-236-5839 e-mail: f8s@sdcity.sannet.gov From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 16 20:33:50 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: carpet squares (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Clara B. Mounce" Subject: Re: carpet squares The suggestion from James B. Casey gets my attention. We have been fortunate to have skilled carpet folks who give good advice about what quality to purchase. I have recarpeted 25,000 square feet twice in the past 6 years plus last year we used the same quality carpet and workers in our Carnegie (restored) Library. We have replaced some squares and they don't really look too obvious. We have also "borrowed" from an out of the way place then used a new square in a less obvious place. We are fortunate that our city has trained maintenance workers to do this trade out when stains just won't clean up well. We bought extra squares from the same dye lot as an added advantage. I have carpeted with roll carpeting in one library with the understanding that the architect would oversee the work of moving stacks! That, of course, remains to be seen. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 17 09:35:03 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Live reference, theoretical librarian (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Thomas J. Hennen Jr." Subject: Live reference, theoretical librarian Writing in Topic 2 of PubLib Digest 1368, Gerry McKiernan, Theoretical Librarian at Iowa State noted 3 live reference sites and asked if there are other lists of library 'real-time' reference services, adding that he'd appreciate learning about them. I subscribe to a list serv and information service at e-groups at: http://www.egroups.com/group/livereference The live reference database includes the following: 24/7 Live Reference Project : This is a project developed by Susan McGlamery and Steve Coffman in southern California serving a number of area libraries and looking to expand based on the CISCO Webline project. Take a look! http://www.247ref.org . Alliance Library System Live Librarian : Electronic resources help desk using Live Person on several of the ALS pages. Contact: Mary Carol Lindbloom or Felicia Sworsky, mlindblm@darkstar.rsa.lib.il.us or fsworsky@darkstar.rsa.lib.il.us http://www.rsa.lib.il.us/public/public.htm Correct URL for UNT Online Ref. Desk : Univ. of North Texas Libs. Online Reference Help Desk http://www.library.unt.edu/admin/HelpDesk/helpdesk.htm LSSI Virtual Library Live Reference Project : LSSI is debuting its new Live Reference product based on egain at ALA! A number of libraries have already signed up for this product which Steve Coffman has developed. Take a look! http://www.lssi.com/virtual Library Web-Based OPACS : http://www.lights.com/webcats Open Directory : Set up your own link to the Open Directory and earn revenue http://homepagetools.com/opendirectory/publisher/ Publishers' Catalogues Home Page : Links to publishers worldwide http://www.lights.com/publisher RRChat : Chat reference service provided by the Florida Distance Learning Reference & Referral Center, using Conference Room Professional Edition from WebMaster (similar to Univ. of North Texas). Contact: Rachel Viggiano, viggiano@lib.usf.edu http://www.rrc.usf.edu/chat Talk to a Librarian : "Talk" to a Librarian is a new service created by the SUNY Morrisville library to allow people outside of the library to "talk" interactively online to a librarian. It uses AOL Instant Messenger. Response time is faster than e-mail.For Norwich campus students and faculty , allows them to reach a reference librarian when one isn't available at Norwich. http://www.morrisville.edu/library/talk.html University of North Texas, Online Reference Help Desk : August 15, 2000. The UNT Online Reference Help Desk has moved. The Online Reference Help Desk has been in existence since May 1999. http://www.library.unt.edu/chatroom/default.htm Web-based Reference Services : Bibliography and webliography posted by Peggy Hadid at Multnomah County Library http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/products/digref/resources.html Gerry, I am intrigued. Just what is a theoretical librarian? Thomas J. Hennen Jr. thennen@haplr-index.com http://www.haplr-index.com Voice: 262-886-1625 Fax: 262-886-5424 6014 Spring Street Racine, WI 53406 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 17 09:35:48 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Help Wanted: Looking for Successful Programs for Adults (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Brett Lear Subject: Help Wanted: Looking for Successful Programs for Adults Hello. I'm beginning work on the final part of the book I'm writing for ALA Editions on adult programming. In this section, I will include examples of successful library programs for adults. I will include 10 to 15 examples. I need the help of my peers, again. I've created a one-page template that will be used to present these examples of excellent programs. The template will ask for information such as the program description, the cost, the number of staff needed to plan, promote, and produce the program, etc. The intent is for other libraries to be able to look at these examples and have enough information to reproduce the programs at their libraries. If you have sponsored an outstanding adult program recently, please let me know if you would be willing to share your success by filling out the template. I'd love to include your example(s) in the book. It took me about 10 minutes to fill out a template for one of the programs my library sponsored recently. Thank you very much 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 Thu Aug 17 09:36:06 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Evaluation tool (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Malcolm Hill Subject: Evaluation tool I highly recommend *Assessment of the Chief Executive* published by the National Center for Nonprofit Boards. It's generic to nonprofits, so the fit is not perfect, but the tool covers all the major areas of CEO responsibility. NCNB also includes all the forms on a disk, so you can modify as needed. My board has used this publication for my annual evalaution for about five years now. Malcolm Hill Mid-York Library System Utica NY From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 17 09:36:23 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Cost to move a library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: Cost to move a library Hello, Our building was renovated and expanded. During construction, 1997-98, we operated from a temporary facility. We got all new furniture, so didn't have to move the old back; we re-used about 1/3 of the bookstacks so those had to be dismantled and moved. We moved the computer equipment ourselves. Cost to move all of that, plus 100,000 volumes, plus all the paraphernalia belonging to employees was about $30,000. Be forewarned that the mover will give you an estimate -- and you'll have to pay more. In our case, it was 10%. The mover said that not all the bookstacks were set up when his crew was ready to work, the road was blocked so his truck couldn't get in, etc., etc. Our attorney said that estimates are estimates, and that 10% wasn't enough to fight over. They busted a plexiglass paperback rack that couldn't be replaced, so we deducted that. Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library -----Original Message----- From: staff [SMTP:fpa@spl.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 7:32 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Cost to move a library Hi all, please reply to jfenton@spl.org We are getting ready to relocate our library to temporary quarters while our present building is torn down and a wonderful new library is built. We are trying to get a ball park estimate of what other libraries have paid to have a professional mover move the books. What were you charged? How was it priced (by the book, shelf, section, linear foot)? Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, John Brower (for Jodee Fenton) librarian Seattle Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 17 09:36:48 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Internet in Childrens' department (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Lin Light Subject: Internet in Childrens' department I would like to hear from Libraries that have multi-level structures where the Childrens' Department has its' own Internet Area. We are in a new structure and I'm in favor of setting up Internet workstations geared strictly for, say 4th graders and lower in the Upper Level's Childrens area. Right now all of our stations (8) are in one area, on the Main Level between Adult Reference and our Michigan Collection. The traffic and configuration is such that it is not conducive for unattended young users. Or for that matter parents with young ones in tow. Our new library is about 71K sqft. with three levels. A/V and Childrens' on the Upper Level, Main Level has Reference, Circ Dept., Adult Collections and Genealogy. Lower Level is Adm and T.S. and Automation. Lin -- Lin Light Head of Technical Services/Automation Herrick District Library 300 S. River Ave. Holland, MI 49423 llight@lakeland.lib.mi.us Voice-616.355.3727 Fax-616.355.1426 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 17 10:27:43 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Public Relations (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Re: Public Relations "Ida R. Patton" wrote (excerpt): > Our library is considering hiring a person on a part-time basis to do public > relations work for us, with the major emphasis on preparing publicity. > Since we do not have space to set up another desk, we are thinking about > having the person do most of the work at home or some other off-site > location. > > If any of you have tried this arrangement, we are interested in knowing how > well it works and any problems we might anticipate. Was the person paid a > flat fee, with expectations clearly defined, or was payment on an hourly > basis? Dear Ida: >From 1991 to 1997, the Oak Lawn Public Library used a Public Relations Consultant. We had a contractual relationship which was entered into on a yearly basis and we were billed a set amount each month by the PR consultant. The contracts included a list of duties and expectations not unlike a position description, but with the notion that it had to be renewed every year and that we were dealing with a "company" rather than a person. The first individual (company) we retained for this PR function failed to meet the contractual obligations satisfactorily and we simply did not renew the contract after that first year. The next person, however, was with us for 5 years and by her own choice, had an office and desk in the Library and worked along as if she were one of the staff. Then for a period of about one year, she worked almost exclusively from home. Both schedules seemed to work out OK. She was a disciplined and experienced professional. Outside consultants can have some advantages: 1. Most qualified PR persons bring with them much experience, press contacts and saavy about the local service area. Now, a PR person is expected to have some facility with the WWW and with Web Page technology. Sometimes a part-time salary without benefits is unsatisfactory for such a highly qualified person. Contractual services for only about 10 hours per week, for example, with a highly qualified person at $20 per hour may be better than 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year of a less qualified person at $10 per hour (with FICA, pension deductions, Worker's Comp and other additional charges necessary). 2. Many qualified persons prefer to work from home and stand as businesses or independent contractors. They don't have the benefits, but do have many business deductions and similar tax/cost advantages which can far offset the lack of benefits. It is possible for a PR consultant with several clients to spread their work out to their own schedule and work from home while drawing before taxes income in the six figures. 3. The costs would not be carried on the Library's personnel line, but in contractual services line with a consultant. This is sometimes helpful (politically) at budget times. 4. With any personnel situation, you have complications of hiring, firing, grievances, and evaluations. A business relationship is often less complicated and time consuming. On the other hand, having a person on staff who is in the Library regularly and in contact with Library operations and personnel can be advantageous. Acclimation to the Library environment and values can be of great importance. If you can pay a competitive salary and with a good full time benefits package, it might be worthwhile to bring PR onto staff. But if you are unable to afford a fairly competitive salary and benefits package, it might be better to seek a contractual relationship with an experienced and well-connected local person. One item which a Public Relations person could assist with is "Development" -- That is to say, fund raising, organization of a Foundation. If a Foundation is an entirely separate "tax exempt" organization ---- and thus able to invest endowment funds without the regulations hanging over Public Libraries ---- a consultant who is not a formal member of the library staff might be able to organize and function with greater independence in the capacity as liaison or even leader in such ventures. James B. Casey -- My own views as a public librarian. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 17 22:27:46 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Cheers to Nann (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Pat Evans (Victor)" Subject: Re: Cheers to Nann Cheers to Nann who had a letter to the editor published in this week's Time Digital edition! Pat Evans Victor Free Library Victor, NY 14564 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 17 22:28:04 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FYI: Tell It Like It Is! Video from the National Coalition (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: FYI: Tell It Like It Is! Video from the National Coalition Tell It Like It Is!, the National Coalition Against Censorship's (NCAC's; http://www.ncac.org/) 15-minute video on censorship of children's books is a wonderful discussion film that should be of great interest to librarians--especially in connection with Banned Books Week., September 23-30. The film, produced for NCAC by Lora Hays and Chris Pelzer, expresses children's views about the absurdity of censorship and their appreciation for the pleasures, joys and insights afforded them by books. Judy Blume tells of critics who believe her best-selling Superfudge is "immoral," "profane," and "offensive," and who would suppress any discussion of puberty. Young women describe how reassuring Blume's books were to them as teenagers. David Klass, Robert Lipsyte, Betty Miles, Walter Dean Myers, Jacqueline Woodson, and Rachel Vail are among the authors who talk about their works and the chilling effect of censorship on writers and readers. To borrow the video for use in discussion groups, conferences, film festivals or other similar events, contact NCAC at 275 Seventh Avenue, NY, NY 10001, phone (212) 807-6222, email ncac@ncac.org. (NCAC staff are also available to address groups wanting to discuss the film.) Tell It Like It Is! may be purchased from Carousel Film and Video, phone (800) 683-1660, email carousel@pipeline.com for $149.95 (discounts available.) Preview copies are available from Carousel and from NCAC. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 17 22:28:20 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Libraries and Roles in the Community (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 11:52:22 -0700 (PDT) From: Melanie Buckingham To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Libraries and Roles in the Community An opportunity for libraries to promote the sustainability of their communities: http://www.network-democracy.org/epa/ . The EPA is hosting an electronic discussion to explore ways for libraries to serve as a key source of environmental information to their communities. Some librarians may be hesitant about this initiative as expressed in the following e-mail (http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/PubLib/archive/0008/0078.html ). Yet the EPA's efforts can also be viewed as a resource method for providing environmental education materials to the public. Since libraries help promote an informed citizenry, this partnership between libraries and the EPA can provide new ways for citizens to discover the natural resources in their communities and learn ways to sustain those resources. Melanie Buckingham Librarian -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Melanie.Buckingham.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 317 bytes Desc: Card for Melanie Buckingham Url : http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/publib/attachments/20000817/27f0af40/Melanie.Buckingham.vcf From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 17 22:29:18 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Feedback on HealthLink Plus (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mary Ann Meyers" Subject: Feedback on HealthLink Plus At first glance organization of information is generally cleanly done and clearly presented--not too many busy distractions, good breadth of coverage (I'd be prepared for a patron's suggestion of a subheading for faith healing and prayer under "Complementary & Alternative Medicine."). >From what I saw, you've a good selection of websites. However, "Additional Resources" is ambiguous in meaning since most of the resources I saw presented both local and free services--especially important to highlight for the poor and disenfranchised in your community. Similarly, "Bookshelf" is not clear in meaning or purpose. To be sure it is a collection of "books"--almost all--I assume--in print format? The meaning of the term "bookshelf" (with the availability of other formats) must have blurred, or soon will blur, for library patrons . Each "Bookshelf" page offers a tiny reminder to check your online catalog, but doesn't really say whether you own a print (or other medium) copy. I checked on *The Complete Illustrated Guide to Ayurveda: the ancient Indian healing tradition*--it took too many clicks and downloads to get from the "Bookshelf" page to the title holdings. Can you link more directly to the record? Or give some indication of ownership? The link to Amazon.com on all of your "Bookshelf" pages truly disturbs me as a librarian (and infuriates me as a taxpayer and U.S. citizen). Why the link? Is Amazon providing you with funds or other support? If so, where is that noted on the website for your patrons? Are you taking advantage of some patrons' lack of knowledge of the intellectual freedom pitfalls of marrying public institutions to commercial interests? Why do you not provide links to other online booksellers or provide the addresses of your local booksellers? Where is your statement of partnership with Amazon.com and its benefits and demands--and dangers (or your attempts to draw a clear line between your mutual advantages and responsibilities). If you are not legally required to do this (and if I were a taxpayer/citizen who has paid for your salaries and the library system's facilities and equipment, I'd be all over the legalities), you have an ethical responsibility to your citizens to do so. Furthermore, if (as you say) ". . .HealthLink Plus users will find reliable, recent, and authoritative information from sites selected by PLCMC's professional Information Services staff. . . ." (from "About" link), why be so reticent to indicate the professional qualifications of that staff? This is an opportunity to tout the selection skills of the trained professional librarian, isn't it? I would say this is an excellent opportunity to state how your trained librarians use professionally-honed searching and evaluation skills to pick the sites you list--an opportunity for public relations and to let the citizens know what they're getting for their taxes. As to the link between HealthLink Plus and PLCMC-- "The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County has been striving to provide and disseminate accurate information to its patrons since it was founded in 1903. The HealthLink Plus contributors are working diligently to continue this legacy. . . ." (from About link), what exactly is the connection between the two? Why are you not clear about this in a highly visible spot on the website? Perhaps another link called "Warning!" would be useful? There is a lot of good information on your website--it could be a formidable resource of information for your patrons; but you should be more forthright with your patrons on the issues I've addressed above. That tiny disavowal of endorsement at the bottom of HealthLink Plus's home page may cover your legal vulnerabilities, but it is not very informative for your users. Cordially, Mary Ann Meyers ljmmam@hypermall.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Smith, Edith" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 7:33 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: email for review . . . > >the web site is nearing completion, and we are looking for feedback > >from others. Please take a look at this site and share with us any > >comments or feedback you may have. > >HealthLink Plus: Your Consumer Health Prescription: > >http://www.healthlinkplus.org > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Aug 17 22:29:26 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] !/2 TE Position (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Shea Maureen Subject: !/2 TE Position REFERENCE LIBRARIAN (Part-time) (Job Code 00071623) We are seeking a generalist with a broad information base who will, under direction, perform professional level reference work. This is a part-time, 20 hours per week position with benefits. The Reference Librarian must be available to work every other Saturday and one evening a week. Salary and Benefits The pay range is $19.82 - $25.96 per hour. Benefits are pro-rated at 50% to include City paid retirement; Family Health and Dental Plans; Flexible Benefits program which provides tax-free options for additional medical, dental and child care expenses; Deferred Compensation Program and Life Insurance; Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave. For more details, visit our website's benefits link. Benefits pertinent to this position belong to the TLEA group. Minimum Requirements Education/Experience: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited college or university; OR Bachelor's degree plus 24 units of graduate work in Library Science; OR Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of professional library experience. License Valid California Class C driver's license. Desirable Candidate The ideal candidate, in addition to the minimum requirements, will have: * Experience working in the public sector * Outstanding interpersonal skills * Knowledge of the benefits of both print and electronic reference resources * Knowledge required to order books for a library * The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Examples of Duties * Provides reference and reader's advisory service. * Instructs public on use of library tools. * Prepares bibliographies. * Surveys library holdings and makes recommendations for purchase of materials. * Selects and orders audiovisual materials. * Reviews and recommends books. * May perform original cataloging. * May present special library programs and/or conduct library tours. * Prepares oral and written book reviews. * Develops displays, exhibits, brochures, and news releases. * Participates in cooperative projects with outside organizations. * Reconciles cash and prepares monthly reports and statistics. * Interacts with patrons and defuses potentially volatile or sensitive situations to ensure quality customer service * Registers patrons and handles reserves. Application Procedure To receive a City application, please contact the City of Torrance hotline at (310) 618-2969 or apply on-line at www.torrnet.com. Applications will be accepted until Monday, September 18, 2000, 8:00 a.m. Submit completed standard City application packets to: City of Torrance Civil Service Department 3231 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503 Faxed applications and postmarks will not be accepted. Selection Process Candidates whose training and experience best meet our requirements will be invited to participate in the examination. The examination will consist of an oral interview (weighted 100%). Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to complete a writing exercise. The oral interview is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 3, 2000. Factors evaluated in the examination process may include: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public librarianship; cataloging procedures; classification principles; bibliographies and reference materials; non-print materials and audio-visual procedures and techniques; tools and methods for evaluating and selecting books; reading guidance techniques; withdrawal and weeding of library materials; inter-library systems; library programs appropriate for all segments of the community; automation techniques; modern office practices; and public relations and customer service techniques. Ability to: Prepare extensive bibliographies; use specialized reference and research materials to respond to research inquiries; prepare and present public library programs; prepare and present reports; evaluate books and non-print materials; catalog, classify and assign subject headings; establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, public officials, private and community organizations, and the public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; use a computer and office machinery; and follow oral and written instructions. Special Notes If you have questions regarding the position, please e-mail your inquiries to nreeder@torrnet.com or telephone 310-618-5950 Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Civil Service Department prior to the final filing date. 8/21/00-kl Job Code 00071623 Maureen Shea Government Documents Librarian Torrance Public Library 3301 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503 (310)618-5969 mshea@torrnet.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 18 21:59:01 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] portable sound system (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Martha Oxley Subject: portable sound system Hello. Our library would like to purchase a portable sound system with a regular microphone and a clip-on microphone. This would be for use mainly in our meeting room (approximately 25' x 40') for large groups or, gatherings that include seniors and/or the hearing impaired. I would appreciate hearing from any of you who have experience with this kind of system. Are you particularly happy or disappointed with your system? What, if any, are the limitations and problems? Can you recommend a specific system? Thanks very much! -- Martha Oxley Assistant Director Cherry Hill Public Library 1100 N. Kings Highway Cherry Hill, N.J. 08034 phone: 856-667-0300 fax: 856-667-4937 http://www.cherryhill.lib.nj.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 18 21:59:19 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Internet in Children's Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "V.E.Dow" Subject: Internet in Children's Library We have a 2 level building, Children's Department is upstairs. After much thought and some experience, the Board included in our "Accepatble Internet Use" policy a stipulation that the PC's in the Children's Department be available only for children and young adults, 15 and under. We have not had any trouble enforcing this and have found the policy to work well. Victoria Dow -- Victoria E. Dow 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 18 21:59:26 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Catalog Librarian Position (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Hill Subject: Catalog Librarian Position POSITION: CATALOG LIBRARIAN - CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY, 401 S. Capitol, Lansing, MI 48933. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Must have Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution, and possession of a Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan. Minimum of two years professional library experience involving cataloging or equivalent. NATURE OF WORK: Under the supervision of the Catalog Specialist, exercises professional library skills, cataloging materials for the Capital Area District Library and providing an organized means of access to all materials within the library by the library staff and public. Assists with preparation and editing of catalog information and assigns subject headings and classifications to materials. TIME & HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, 40 hours per week. (WILL CONSIDER PART-TIME HOURS) SALARY: Full-time, $32,827 per year (with benefits) Part-time, $15.78/hr (no benefits) FOR DETAILS AND/OR APPLICATION: Call the Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, (517) 367-6300. Cover letter, current resume, and a completed Capital Area District Library Application must be received at the Capital Area District Library Administrative Offices, 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933, by Friday, September 8, 2000. THE CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ============================================================ Susan J. Hill, Director hills@cadl.org Capital Area District Library 401 S. Capitol, Lansing, MI 48933 Voice: (517) 367-6300 Fax: (517) 374-1068 ============================================================ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 18 21:59:47 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: DVD Collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan McGowan" Subject: re: DVD Collections Although current patron demand may not be enough for you to consider starting a DVD collection at your library, those of us with teenagers are all too aware that sometime this fall or winter, PlayStation is coming out with a new version that will be able to play DVDs, as well as games. Holiday gifts will probably make the number of people interested in DVDs a lot greater - be prepared! Susan McGowan Reference Coordinator Morton Grove Public Library Morton Grove, IL (847) 965-4220 smcgowan@webrary.org http://www.webrary.org Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official Library policy. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 18 21:59:54 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Opening -Head of Children/Teen Services (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Palomba, Mary" Subject: Job Opening -Head of Children/Teen Services The Town of Enfield Library Department currently has an opening for a Head of Children/Teen Services Librarian. Position provides reference to youth, parents; develops library collection; supervises planning and programs for children and teens. Must have knowledge of professional library methods as well as children's and teen literature and reference resources and practices; must be expertly proficient in the use of the computer, especially with regards to web and bibliographic resources. Requires Masters degree in Library Science plus four years of specialized library experience with some supervisory experience. Salary: To $42,000. Interested applicants apply by September 1st, 2000 to : Barbara Meunier, Personnel Administrator, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082. Mary Palomba Enfield Public Library 104 Middle Road Enfield, CT 06082 mpalomba@enfield.lib.ct.us mpalomba@enfield.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 18 22:00:08 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] List of health services at libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Amy Seif Subject: List of health services at libraries Hello PubLibbers! For those interested in health programs and services at public libraries, a list in perpetual progress can be accessed at http://libbib.tripod.com/home.html Suggestions for additions are welcome. Amy Seif CUA SLIS amylinda@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 18 22:00:17 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Drug testing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judy Duer Subject: Drug testing Having spent six years in the military where random drug testing was a way of life (and gave rise to a whole new genre of practical jokes) I thought I knew all there was to know about false positives, etc. However, recently I ran into a new problem. Our city routinely tests prospective employees. My soon-to-be children's librarian was almost turned down, not because she tested positive, but because her urine was too dilute. Apparently the drug testers take that as a sign that the person was drinking a lot of water trying to flush the drugs out of their system before the test. This particular individual has a medical condition which requires her to drink a lot of water, and I was finally able to persuade the powers that be to reconsider the decision and take her individual case into consideration, but for a while there I thought I was going to lose a good prospective employee (and she was going to end up with a black mark on her employment record.) I don't know how common this criteria is, but I thought I'd pass it along for what it's worth. Judy Duer Temple (TX) Public Library Jduer@ci.temple.tx.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Aug 18 22:00:24 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Collection Agency (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Janice Bradley" Subject: Collection Agency Would those of you who turn your delinquent accounts over to a commercial collection agency be so kind as to tell me: - at what cumulative dollar amount are they turned over? - at how many days overdue do they get turned over? Our current policy is when a customer reaches $50. they are turned over to the collection agency when their account becomes 50 days overdue. We are considering shortening up the timeperiod to 31 days and are curious what others do. Thanks for your feedback. ______________________________ Janice Bradley Deputy Director, Public Services Spokane Public Library 906 W. Main Avenue Spokane, WA. 99201-0976 jbradley@spokpl.lib.wa.us (509)444-5330 FAX: (509)444-5365 From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Aug 20 22:56:17 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: portable sound system (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jack Albrecht" Subject: re: portable sound system Martha: Look in your DEMCO catalog. Our Friends recently purchased the portable system there and it works really, really well. I'm writing from home, so I don't know the model number. However, it comes with a small lapel microphone (you'll need to purchase a regular mike separately) and it also has a transmitter so that you use a mike without using a cord. I cannot remember the specifics about range, but we recently had a "do" outside in our park and everyone seemed to hear just fine. :*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* jack albrecht mailto:coyote8@earthlink.net http://www.coyotenose.com :*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 21 21:50:48 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Public Relations (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "King, Joanne" Subject: Public Relations Our library is considering hiring a person on a part-time basis to do public relations ...Was the person paid a flat fee, with expectations clearly defined, or was payment on an hourly basis? While either arrangement has the potential to work out IF you find the right individiual(s), it is important to know that effective PR is not just a matter of remotely generating press releases from program information you supply. Whoever performs the function needs to become very familiar with the "big picture" at your library, so he/she can suggest new and effective ways of communicating with your publics. Ideally, this should extend beyond publicity, and into the literature you produce, the signage and general "user-friendliness" of your facilities, and the many other faces you show to the world. If your budget won't permit extensive involvement, however, make it a requirement of the job that the PR person spend some specified amount of time on site, and be careful not to do too much spoon-feeding of information you want him/her to publicize. After the "getting to know you" period, the competent PR person should be discovering and suggesting the best oportuntiies to you. Joanne King, Assistant Director - Public Relations Queens Borough Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 21 21:51:48 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Libraries and Roles in the Community (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 08:54:14 -0500 From: James B. Casey To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Libraries and Roles in the Community (fwd) > As an opportunity for libraries to promote the sustainability of their > communities: > http://www.network-democracy.org/epa/ . The EPA is hosting an electronic > discussion to explore ways for libraries to serve as a key source of > environmental information to their communities. Some librarians may be > hesitant about this initiative as expressed in the following e-mail > (http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/PubLib/archive/0008/0078.html ). Yet the > EPA's efforts can also be viewed as a resource method for providing > environmental education materials to the public. Since libraries help > promote an informed citizenry, this partnership between libraries and > the EPA can provide new ways for citizens to discover the natural > resources in their communities and learn ways to sustain those > resources. > Melanie Buckingham > Librarian As the author of the PUBLIB message noted above advocating some hesitancy about the EPA program, I agree with Melanie's statements about the importance of an "informed citizenry" and also about the value of partnerships in achieving objectives. My concern is that the cooperation be MUTUAL. For example: If Library postal rates are increased excessively it will inhibit the ability of Libraries to afford to meet their service Mission. Will EPA officially support ALA Washington Office efforts to hold down postal rate increases for Library rates? For example: Libraries and the ALA Washington Office are fighting to preserve the concept of "fair use" so that access to information can remain affordable and available to the average public. Will EPA officially speak out in support ALA Washington Office efforts to secure fair use in such proposed legislation as UCITA (Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act)? For example: Library budgets are often very tight. If distribution and marketing of EPA information to the public is asked of us will EPA provide staff assistance in terms of programming, set-up and display if that is what they want Libraries to do? For example: Filtering mandates which are being pressed through Congress would prevent Libraries from using their own judgment relative to use of this blocking software. Filtering could also impede access to EPA information relative to cancers of the sexual organs which might be brought about by contaminations. Will the EPA speak out officially in Congress and in State Legislatures in support of Intellectual Freedom and the right of Libraries to choose their own policy approaches relative to filtering? PLEASE ask EPA about these issues during the discussion. Don't let them politely brush aside your concerns and say: "That's none of our business. We're here to talk about how you can help us, not how we can help you." Our ability to help the EPA is directly linked to our ability to achieve our own, broader service mission. If the cooperation and concerns aren't mutual, they are not genuine. James B. Casey ---- My own views as a public librarian and ALA Council Member from 1996-2000. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 21 21:52:01 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Children's Librarian needed at the San Marcos Public Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Insley, Diane" Subject: Children's Librarian needed at the San Marcos Public Library San Marcos is a nice town to live in; on the edge of the Texas hill country with a beautiful spring fed river running through it. Located about 45 minutes south of Austin and 1 hour north of San Antonio. Population is about 35,000 and growing. Good public schools. Location of Southwest Texas State University as well as a small campus of Austin Community College. Check out the city's website and its links to find out more: www.ci.san-marcos.tx.us > > > THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS > EMPLOYMENT AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY > POSTED: AUGUST 21, 2000 > > LIBRARIAN I - CHILDREN'S SERVICES > JOB NUMBER: 20126 > SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY > > Duties Include: Responsible for the coordination and promotion of > children's > library services. Prepares, implements, and schedules children's programs > and displays. Recruits and trains volunteers to work with children's > services. Promotes library services through tours, presentations, > community > meetings, and media outreach. Provides reference services to customers, > assists circulation desk staff, interprets and applies library policies, > and > resolves customer problems. Selects books and materials for the library > collection. Assists with special projects as needed. > > Requirements Include: A Master's Degree in Library Science or enrolled in > a > Master's program and within one semester of receiving a Master's Degree. > Professional library experience and experience working with children are > preferred. Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights and > weekends. A valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving > record. > > Starting Salary Range/Grade 43 Exempt: $1,903 - $2,763 (mid-point of > salary > range) per month dependent upon qualifications with excellent benefits. > > POSITION CLOSES: OPEN UNTIL FILLED > An application must be filed for each position you apply for > and the job number must be stated. Apply to: > > Human Resources Office - City Hall > 630 E. Hopkins > San Marcos, Texas 78666 > Telephone: 512-393-8066 > Fax: 512-396-4656 > Job Line: 512-393-8290 > Internet Address: www.ci.san-marcos.tx.us > E-mail Address: humanresources@ci.san-marcos.tx.us > > The City is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Drug-Free > Workplace. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 21 21:52:11 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Blanket order/approval plan for music CDs? (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 08:43:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Anne Killheffer To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Blanket order/approval plan for music CDs? Can anyone recommend a vendor who will do a small blanket order/approval plan for current music CDs? I want to get 10-20 adult pop and rock music CDs a month with an emphasis on reissues of classic LPs. I'm hoping some vendor will send me a list of suggestions and then we'll order the CDs as they fit in with our collection. Anne Killheffer Stratford Library Association Stratford, CT 06615 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 21 21:52:19 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job posting: Westchester County, New York (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Fearon Subject: Job posting: Westchester County, New York The Mount Pleasant Public Library (www.mountpleasantlibrary.org) is looking for a full time Reference Librarian. The library is located in Westchester County, NY and serves a population of 32,000. Duties Include: Managing the reference collection; responsibility for reference services: supervision of reference librarians; maintenance and development of local history collection; hiring and scheduling substitute and Sunday librarians. Qualifications: MLS, possession of (or eligibility for) a N.Y.S. Public Librarian certificate, two years of professional experience subsequent to MLS (the successful candidate must be eligible for a provisional appointment as a Librarian II under civil service rules). Experience with current technology and electronic products. Salary Range: $35,900 - $43,600 Contact Information: Please send a letter of application and resume to John Fearon, Director, Mount Pleasant Public Library, 350 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 21 21:52:27 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting (FL)/Reference Manager (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Liz Nolan" Subject: Job Posting (FL)/Reference Manager VACANCY: Senior Librarian/Reference CLOSING DATE: 9/8/00 SALARY RANGE: $29,725 minimum - $45,150 maximum annually LOCATION: Selby Public Library, Sarasota, FL (Sarasota County Library System) POSITION: The Selby Public Library is seeking an energetic, team-oriented individual with a strong public service commitment to serve as its new Reference Manager. This is professional work with administrative responsibilities. The individual in this position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the provision of reference and information services to a diverse population characteristic of a busy urban setting. REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Master's Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association, and three years of professional library experience providing reference and information services. Candidates should have experience with a variety of library services including instructional services, electronic information resources and services, and collection management; strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work in a cooperative team environment as both a team leader and team member; ability to view issues from a system-wide perspective and stimulate cross-functional collaboration among a variety of individuals and groups in a complex and rapidly changing environment; strong initiative; a willingness to assume responsibility and carry out assignments independently; professional demeanor; tact; dependability; good judgment and courtesy. APPLICATION: Qualified applicants should obtain an application form from: Sarasota County Government Human Resources Sarasota County Administration Center 1660 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34236 (941)951-5261; TDD (941)364-4701 http://www.co.sarasota.fl.us Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Aug 21 21:52:35 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] formal paraprofessional training (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Dale Ricklefs Subject: formal paraprofessional training In recent LJ articles, the discussion about GSLIS and GSLS programs turning to purer theory and management does, indeed, leave those of us in the field with the absence of a trained labor force in such areas as copy cataloging, assistance with computers, basic reference assistance, periodical checkin and ordering, and basic ordering skills (familiarity with vendors). These topics have often been taught in graduate school, and for those of us living near graduate schools, it was great sending a paraprofessional to audit a class to learn more about the area in which they worked. I don't want this post to start a discussion about the responsibility of the graduate schools to the employer-I'll let someone else start that thread and I'll add by 2 cents worth. What I want to address is what are we going to do about it. Have any libraries set up a formal, fee based curriculum open to the general public and the libraries in the area, where these paraprofessional skills can be taught? The community colleges aren't picking it up, either (around here you can learn basic computer technical skills, but not clerically based technical skills-and library skills might not have a strong following). I'm thinking, in particular, material on copy cataloging, basic reference skills and tools (encyclopedic and almanac type skills primarily), internet assistance, basic desktop repair skills, essential information order clerks may need to know about jobbers, etc (often taught as a class in a collection development course)-these kinds of things. If anyone knows of community schools doing this, that would be helpful, too. Maybe the Central Texas Librarians could then go to the Temple and Austin Community Colleges and encourage them to follow some model. If nothing exists through the community schools, then any libraries doing this would be a benchmark we could look at. TIA for what may be really off the wall-I really hate hiring professionals to do paraprofessional work, and likewise, I don't expect paraprofessionals to do professional work. Dale ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- Dale Ricklefs, Library Director Round Rock Public Library System 216 E. Main, Round Rock, TX 78664 512-218-7010; fax: 512-218-7061; dale@round-rock.tx.us http://www.ci.round-rock.tx.us/library/library.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:03:29 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: formal paraprofessional training (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: formal paraprofessional training Dale and all -- I don't know the answer to your question. However, our community college has an LTA program that teaches the subjects you mention. http://www.clc.cc.il.us/ ; click on "course description." Nann ************************************************* Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library Lake Villa, Illinois ************************************************* Dale Ricklefs wrote: Have any libraries set up a formal, fee based curriculum open to the general public and the libraries in the area, where these paraprofessional skills can be taught? The community colleges aren't picking it up, either (around here you can learn basic computer technical skills, but not clerically based technical skills-and library skills might not have a strong following). I'm thinking, in particular, material on copy cataloging, basic reference skills and tools (encyclopedic and almanac type skills primarily), internet assistance, basic desktop repair skills, essential information order clerks may need to know about jobbers, etc (often taught as a class in a collection development course)-these kinds of things. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:03:40 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: formal paraprofessional training (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Beth Nicholson" Subject: Re: formal paraprofessional training We have several colleges in the state that offer undergraduate minors for school librarians. That can be one way to get some basic training in those areas. Anything like that in your area? Beth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale Ricklefs" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 7:03 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] formal paraprofessional training > In recent LJ articles, the discussion about GSLIS and GSLS programs turning > to purer theory and management does, indeed, leave those of us in the field > with the absence of a trained labor force in such areas as copy cataloging, > assistance with computers, basic reference assistance, periodical checkin > and ordering, and basic ordering skills (familiarity with vendors). These > topics have often been taught in graduate school, and for those of us living > near graduate schools, it was great sending a paraprofessional to audit a > class to learn more about the area in which they worked. I don't want this > post to start a discussion about the responsibility of the graduate schools > to the employer-I'll let someone else start that thread and I'll add by 2 > cents worth. What I want to address is what are we going to do about it. > > Have any libraries set up a formal, fee based curriculum open to the general > public and the libraries in the area, where these paraprofessional skills > can be taught? The community colleges aren't picking it up, either (around > here you can learn basic computer technical skills, but not clerically based > technical skills-and library skills might not have a strong following). I'm > thinking, in particular, material on copy cataloging, basic reference skills > and tools (encyclopedic and almanac type skills primarily), internet > assistance, basic desktop repair skills, essential information order clerks > may need to know about jobbers, etc (often taught as a class in a collection > development course)-these kinds of things. > > If anyone knows of community schools doing this, that would be helpful, too. > Maybe the Central Texas Librarians could then go to the Temple and Austin > Community Colleges and encourage them to follow some model. If nothing > exists through the community schools, then any libraries doing this would be > a benchmark we could look at. > > TIA for what may be really off the wall-I really hate hiring professionals > to do paraprofessional work, and likewise, I don't expect paraprofessionals > to do professional work. > > Dale > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > ------- > Dale Ricklefs, Library Director > Round Rock Public Library System > 216 E. Main, Round Rock, TX 78664 > 512-218-7010; fax: 512-218-7061; dale@round-rock.tx.us > http://www.ci.round-rock.tx.us/library/library.html > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:03:52 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: formal paraprofessional training (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan.Taylor@MAIL.MSLN.NET" Subject: Re: formal paraprofessional training In Maine, the state Library Association offers these types of classes. I work in a small library (three full-time employee including me, three part timers with a collection of 25,000 for a population of about 7,000) and have no formal education beyond high school. I thank my lucky days that I was hired as a temporary, part-time employee 12 years ago. I've worked that into being essentially Head of Circulation and Head of Reference. Thanks to classes offered by Maine Library Assoc. I've been able to fill in those skills I haven't been able to learn on my own. Susan Taylor Edythe Dyer Library Hampden, Me Susan.Taylor@edythedyer.lib.me.us ------------------------------------------------------------------- This message has been posted from Mail2Web http://www.mail2web.com/ Web Hosting for $9.95 per month! Visit: http://www.yourhosting.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:04:12 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Want Ad ref/adult srvc's (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Steve Thomas" Subject: Want Ad ref/adult srvc's Reference/Adult Services Librarian - The Ohio Township Public Library System in southwestern Indiana is looking for a talented individual with ALA accredited MLS and 2-5 years experience to administer the library's reference and adult services department. This person is responsible for all aspects of the adult department including department budget, collection development in all formats, reference customer service, management of print and computer reference resources, and adult programming. Serves as a member of the library's Administration Team. Incumbent in this position will work one evening during the week, and every third weekend. Salary range of $28,500 - $33,500 DOE. Library System is an EOE. Deadline for applications is September 15, 2000. Send letter of application, resume and references to: Stephen Thomas, Director, OTPLS, 23 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 47630 or fax to (812) 853-0509 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:04:30 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: formal paraprofessional training (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: mgolrick@sclc.org (Michael A. Golrick) Subject: Re: formal paraprofessional training Dale Ricklefs asked: > >Have any libraries set up a formal, fee based curriculum open to the general >public and the libraries in the area, where these paraprofessional skills >can be taught? The community colleges aren't picking it up, either (around >here you can learn basic computer technical skills, but not clerically based >technical skills-and library skills might not have a strong following). I'm >thinking, in particular, material on copy cataloging, basic reference skills >and tools (encyclopedic and almanac type skills primarily), internet >assistance, basic desktop repair skills, essential information order clerks >may need to know about jobbers, etc (often taught as a class in a collection >development course)-these kinds of things. > >If anyone knows of community schools doing this, that would be helpful, too. >Maybe the Central Texas Librarians could then go to the Temple and Austin >Community Colleges and encourage them to follow some model. If nothing >exists through the community schools, then any libraries doing this would be >a benchmark we could look at. > Here in Connecticut the a couple of the community colleges offer a certficate program for Library Technical Assistants. I was lucky that when I was a public library director there was a program nearby. An important part of what the "program" provided was both the specific techniques as well as the philosophy of "why we do what we do the way we do." So. . . in CT check out both Three Rivers Community College and Capital Community College which both have active LTA programs. (Perhaps their existence will inspire your local community college!) Michael Michael A. Golrick mgolrick@sclc.org Southern Connecticut Library Council 2911 Dixwell Ave, Suite 201 Hamden CT 06518-3130 voice: 203-288-5757 fax: 203-287-0757 Hamden Rotary Club President 2000/2001 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:04:38 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE:formal paraprofessional training (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Katherine Wolicki Subject: RE:formal paraprofessional training I think that the head of circulation that I worked under while I was in library school had gotten her LTA (Library Technical Assistant certificate) from the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL.  The library that I worked in and the neighboring libraries did some recruiting for the program from their staff.  (before said supervisor knew I was in library school, she thought I should go for it - the system was offering some kind of scholarships.)  You might tell the whoms it concerns that COD is a respected program and is very cheap (last time I took a course it was $32/credit hr.  Looks like $35/hr now).  Worth looking at as a model. www.cod.edu/lrc/lta/ltaindex.htm I like the parts of my job that don't require an MLS, though, because they give me time to think hard about the stuff that does require the MLS without sitting around.  Then again, I like to clean for the same reason. Kate Wolicki From: Dale Ricklefs The community colleges aren't picking it up, either (around here you can learn basic computer technical skills, but not clerically based technical skills-and library skills might not have a strong following). I'm thinking, in particular, material on copy cataloging, basic reference skills and tools (encyclopedic and almanac type skills primarily), internet assistance, basic desktop repair skills, essential information order clerks may need to know about jobbers, etc (often taught as a class in a collection development course)-these kinds of things. If anyone knows of community schools doing this, that would be helpful, too. Maybe the Central Texas Librarians could then go to the Temple and Austin Community Colleges and encourage them to follow some model. If nothing exists through the community schools, then any libraries doing this would be a benchmark we could look at.   From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:04:45 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] How Are You Celebrating Banned Books Week 2000? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: How Are You Celebrating Banned Books Week 2000? The Office for Intellectual Freedom is trying to find out how you are celebrating Banned Books Week (September 23-30, 2000), so we can use a number of examples for press releases, editorials, letters to the editor, talks, etc. Please send us information on what you are planning. Are you planning to display banned books in a unique way? Are you planning on conducting a read-a-thon in which students read passages from banned books? Are you planning on discussing the dangers of suppressing books and ideas? Whatever you plan on doing, we'd like to hear about it, so we can share your ideas with others. If you want ideas on how to celebrate Banned Books Week, there are several ideas in the BBW Resource Guide available from OIF. (See http://www.ala.org/bbooks/resource.html.) Thank you for your willingness to share--and for celebrating your freedom to read! "Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. It is the one un-American act that could most easily defeat us."--Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas _________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4225 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:04:52 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] 2 manager openings (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Judy Dunahue" Subject: 2 manager openings BRANCH MANAGER, Pontiac Branch, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN. Bring your passion for presenting library services to the minority community served by this small urban branch. As part of a system-wide expansion, this branch will be relocated to a more central service point with collaborative organizations nearby. We want to hire a librarian who is charged up about helping plan a new, larger building and, most importantly, new services and programs. Manage the services, collection, and staff to provide superior library services to the community. Work to further develop partnerships with the schools and other community organizations. BRANCH MANAGER, Monroeville Branch, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN. Big opportunity! Provide visionary eye and steadying presence during proposed design and construction phase of a new, larger building. Manage the services, collection, and staff to provide superior library services to the Monroeville community. Work to further develop partnerships with the schools and other community organizations. A 1998 "All-America City", Fort Wayne is regarded by Places Rated Almanac as the best read city in North America. Recently the Allen County Public Library was rated ninth in the nation in its service population group in the Hennen American Public Library Rating Index II. Salary $34,112+ DOE. MLS and one year's experience. Outstanding benefits and relocation allowance. Send resume and names of three references to Charlene Holly, Human Resources Manager, Allen County Public Library, PO Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270 or cholly@acpl.lib.in.us. EOE. Questions and inquiries welcome: (219) 421-1231. Take a look at our website at http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/hr. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:05:13 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Credit Cards (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:57:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Karen D. Hyman To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Credit Cards We’d be interested in hearing from people who have access to a library credit card, specifically for purchase of equipment, materials, ebook readers, ebooks, etc. Institutional credit cards have become increasingly important for fast and timely purchase or, in some cases, to purchase at all. If you have one, how is it working? Did you need to overcome opposition to move to credit card purchasing? Do you have rules that have raised the comfort level of your governing body? How do you reconcile the slow payment procedures of many public entities with the short interest-free window of most credit card bills? Karen Hyman Executive Director South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative 10 Foster Avenue, Suite F-3 Gibbsboro, NJ 08026 Phone: 856 346-1222 Fax: 856 346-2839 Email: hyman@sjrlc.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:05:58 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Proposals Sought for PLA Conference (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Scott Allen" Subject: Proposals Sought for PLA Conference The PLA 9th National Conference will be held March 12-16, 2002 in Phoenix, AZ. The Program Committee is seeking proposals for programs and preconferences to be held at the National Conference. All program and preconference proposals must be entered using the online form available on PLA's web site at www.pla.org. Faxed or mailed proposals will not be accepted. Please read the instructions on the web site carefully before entering your proposal information. Moderating a Talk Table offers another opportunity to be involved in the National Conference, and topics for Talk Tables are also being sought. Talk Tables are open, loosely moderated discussions - not presentations - organized around topics of interest to public library staff. The PDF file to be printed, filled out, and submitted for Talk Table topics is also on the PLA web site at www.pla.org. The deadline for program and preconference proposals for the PLA 2002 National Conference is Wednesday, November 15, 2000. The deadline for Talk Table submissions is Wednesday, July 11, 2001. If you have any questions, contact the PLA office at 800-545-2433, ext 5PLA or e-mail sallen@ala.org. Thanks, Scott Allen, Education Director, PLA From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:06:13 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Macintosh Help (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Shawn Carlson" Subject: Macintosh Help We are looking at setting up a few iMacs in our Children's Dept. I've had good luck so far locating security software programs. What I am still hunting for is a good (or any) menu software program (something like WinU for Windows computers). Ideally this software program would also include a time limiting feature that would limit a patron to a specific amount of time on the computer. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone knows of a way to password protect the shutdown and restart features on an iMac (using OS9) I'd love to hear about that. I've already talked with six software companies and none can think of a way to do it. Thanks! Shawn Carlson Assistant Manager Library Operations & Technology Waukesha Public Library 321 Wisconsin Ave Waukesha, WI 53186 (262) 524-3691 All views expressed are mine and mine alone. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:06:24 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] _ BMW(sm): A Registry of Multimedia Web Books_ (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gerry Mckiernan" Subject: _ BMW(sm): A Registry of Multimedia Web Books_ _ BMW(sm): A Registry of Multimedia Web Books_ This Spring I posted the message below to various e-lists regarding the availability of Web e-Books with Multimedia Content and received only one tangential response. This weekend I read with great interest a story in abcnews,com on Electronic Textbooks as the Coming Campus Fad [http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/tech/DailyNews/etextbooks000818.html ] It's a short AP story but quite informative. To my pleasant surprise, the piece talks about Multimedia Web e-Books: Flexibility is the quality professors mention most. While the traditional college textbook is updated once every few years, e-books can be updated every year, or even during the semester. ***The electronic format also allows for links to newspaper articles and other supplementary texts and for audio and visual aids*** [emphasis added]. "I was talking to a textbook publisher about ***having an audio feed attached to a math problem***," said Julie Greenblatt, vice president of business development at Versaware Inc., an e-publisher. "Instead of just having the teacher walk you through the problem, ***a narrator walks you through and uses visuals to illustrate*** [emphasis added]." "The text is no longer frozen on the page, "Berg said. ***"You click the screen and get a five-minute talk from the president of the Ford Motor Company**** [emphasis added] or read an article about the latest on the Microsoft case. With this latest news, I am once again reposting my original request information for Any and All Multimedia Web e-Books (BMW) titles and/or publications about BMW. [As I have done in the past I will create a clearinghouse / registry of titles along with a General Bibliography of relevant publications for identified items. I expect that at some point I will name it BMW(sm) and that at some point it will be available at [ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/BMW.htm ] [BTW: For those interested in multimedia Web e-journals, please visit M-Bed(sm), my Registry of Embedded Multimedia Electronic Journals at: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/M-Bed.htm] As Always, Any and All contributions, queries, questions, comments, cosmic insights, etc. will be Most Welcome! /Gerry McKiernan Theoretical Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu "The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Stream It" With Apologies (again) to Alan Kay _Web e-Books with Multimedia Content_ I am greatly interested in identifying _Web_ e-Books that include multimedia content (e.g., audio, video, datasets, etc.) along with the text of the e-Book. I am also particularly interested in any and all _articles, reports, chapters, etc._ that summarize this functionality in WebBooks. I am aware of e-Journals that include a multimedia component and have created a registry of these types of publications at: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/M-Bed.htm [BTW: If you are aware of a multimedia e-journal not listed in _M-Bed(sm)_ please send me its address. Thanks!] As always, any and all responses are appreciated! From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:06:39 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] MLS through Distance Learning (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Monica McGuire Subject: MLS through Distance Learning I have a sister-in-law who lives in Indiana is interested in getting her MLS through distance learning. I was wondering if any of you have had experience with any of these type of courses/programs and if so, what university have you taken them from and how did the classes go? Also, are distance learning MLS degrees acceptable in library world (or is it too soon to tell)? I'd appreciate any information you can give me. Please reply directly to me. I'll post a list of responses to the group if people are interested. email address: wyomm@kdl.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monica McGuire -- Youth Specialist Wyoming Branch -- Kent District Library Grand Rapids, MI (616) 530-3182 wyomm@kdl.org The views expressed are my own. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:07:07 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] adult summer reading programs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: TEASDALE Rebecca M Subject: adult summer reading programs Did you offer a great summer reading program for adults this year? If so, I would love to hear about it! We are considering adding an adult component to our library's successful youth summer reading program. I need to know the nuts and bolts of how other libraries have designed their adult reading program -- what has worked well and what has not. If you have any experience to share, please e-mail me directly at rebecca.m.teasdale@ci.eugene.or.us. I will summarize the responses for the list. Thanks for your help! Rebecca *********** Rebecca Teasdale Reference/Outreach Librarian Eugene Public Library 100 W. 13th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 682-5123 rebecca.m.teasdale@ci.eugene.or.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:07:39 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Vehicle Allowance (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Christopher Kuechmann" Subject: Vehicle Allowance Please disregard the very beginnings of a message that got sent through when my fingers slipped just a brief time ago. I have a question with which I need assistance. I am the new North Arkansas Regional Library Administrator. My position involves some travel as I will be working with the staff one day a week in Marion County and still another day in Searcy County. The Administrative Office is in a very small community seventeen miles from my home. There is a van available but going first to the Office to pick it up before heading over to either Marion or Searcy County takes more time and mileage than if I were to go directly from my home. It is 6 miles each way from my home to Marion County versus eleven from the office. It is 41 miles each way from my home to Searcy County versus 46 from the office. If I take another way it is cut to about 39. The Library Board voted me a $100 per month vehicle allowance but my Administrative Assistant and I both had some questions relative to its implementation. She asked several people, including the CPA on the Board, and there were some different ideas. I am not concerned about the drive to and from the office and reimbursement or whatever. I would like some assistance on the runs I make to Marion and Searcy Counties plus those times I may need to use my personal vehicle for library business. I like my new job but the added wear and tear on my automobile does concern me. Reimbrusement at the IRS rate for runs to Marion and Searcy Cunty would help this along with the times when I am on library business. However, I know that this would be more than $100 more than likely. I would welcome your thoughts. I told my Administrative Assistant that I would ask publibbers for their thoughts. I want to do things right and avoid any problems. Christopher Kuechmann North Arkansas Regional Library Administrator 673 Foster Street P.O. Box 10 Pyatt, AR 72634 (870) 427-2110 (870) 427-2112 Fax kuechmann@hotmail.com I would also keep a mileage log along with everything else. ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 19:29:10 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library credit cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Library credit cards We have two, and they are great. I buy a fair amount of stuff on the web, and a credit card is really important. I would say that on a variety of consumables, having a credit card has saved us money, since it makes it easier to shop around. Yesterday I priced out the toner for a network printer through our local office supply source and through an online store--even after shipping costs, it was $30 per cartridge cheaper! The accountant admires my parsimonious ways and is very supportive of using the card for this sort of purchase. As for the slow payment process--our budget is discussed in the spring and voted on in the fall; we know what we have to spend for the year. The accountant is extremely prompt with all payments (well... at the beginning of the year we both have a gentlewoman's agreement to be a little more relaxed about it, as we wait for the first flush of revenue) so that's not an issue. Even if you have a process where every purchase is pre-approved, a credit card would speed things up at the other end for most vendors with whom you do not have invoicing or similar agreements. The one area that is still part of our "growth" is where the limit should be. Imagine my surprise at PLA earlier this year when the hotel rejected our credit card... I put it on my own card, and found out on our return that the limit on the library card was very low. You don't want an absurdly high limit, but if you're planning to use it for travel as well as local purchases, it needs to be at least equal to an average monthly balance *plus* the cost of one trip. Either that, or get one that is strictly for travel, assign it a higher limit, and tuck it away to be pulled out at conference time. Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY http://www.shenpublib.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 22:13:24 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Vehicle Allowance (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Christine Lind Hage" Subject: Vehicle Allowance I'd go with the IRS per mile rate. After a year or so, you may see that it averages a certain amount each month and then may want to consider a flat rate. This would make it easier to budget and fair for everyone. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 22:15:33 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:38 2005 Subject: Out of print Message-ID: Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 17:07:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Cathryn McDowell To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Out of Print Hi, Okay, this is just bugging me too much and has happened one too many times. Patron comes in to check out book, comments, "Oh, this book is out of print and I haven't been able to find it anywhere. Would you sell your copy to me?" We reply in the usual negative (we aren't a bookstore, we provide books for the whole community to access, etc.) but keep this conversation in the back of our minds. Lo and behold the patron comes back much later (when the book is overdue) and says, "Oh, by the way I lost that book." So, what do you all do? We charged the usual amount, but now we are thinking maybe we should bill this patron extra for an out of print search charge to locate a copy of this book. It just seems a little too fishy. What do you think? Am I over reacting? Help me with your combined wisdom. Thanks, Cathryn McDowell Snowflake-Taylor Public Library 418 South 4th West Snowflake, AZ 85937 (520)535-7103, ext. 245 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 22:23:39 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:39 2005 Subject: out of print? Message-ID: Patron says they "can't find book anywhere?!" Give them phone #s of local used bookstores and/or tell them Amazon runs a surprisingly good op service and offer to run up the web site for them (remind the credit card wary they can order by phone). Amazon found, for me, in less than a month Daniel Berkeley Updike's 2v. History of Printing..not even the 2nd edition, which I would have settled for, but the 1st! ..and in excellent condition. And if the patron's dog eats your copy of an op book? You do have an op surcharge, on replacement cost, yes? if not..time to institute one, perhaps? (Yes, yes, I was an Acquisitions Librarian once upon a time..) ----- Sara Weissman Morris County Library http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Aug 22 22:24:45 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:39 2005 Subject: library credit cards Message-ID: Sender: "Bill Manson" Subject: Re: Library Credit Cards (fwd) Please send responses to this one to the list, rather than privately Bill Manson Executive Director Merrimack Valley Library Consortium Andover, MA From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:09:55 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Out of print (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 14:40:25 +1200 From: Ann Ryan To: "'plib2@webjunction.org'" Subject: RE: [PUBLIB] Out of print Hi Cathryn I guess that this is one of those situations where there needs to be scope for evaluation by library staff. I'd recommend a two stage approach: First, identify out some out-of-print, second-hand and rare book websites and keep a list handy so the borrower can track down a copy themselves. (Offer them the chance to solve their proplem "legally") Second, insert a line in your "charges for lost items policy" saying something like... "the lost item may be assessed by the collection management librarian, and the borrower charged the full replacement cost, including search fees, rare book costs, cataloguing costs, etc." (If they persist in "stealing" the item, charge them the full cost) This would let you invoke this element to catch out the "deliberate loss" patrons, and also any very expensive accidental losses -- but go on charging the regular borrowers a standard rate. We don't actually do either of these things; but I'll be recommending both of them to our management group. -- Thanks for prompting me. Ann Ryan Library Support Services Manager North Shore Libraries Ph (09) 486-8472 Fax (09) 486-8519 annr@shorelibraries.govt.nz [Snip] Lo and behold the patron comes back much later (when the book is overdue) and says, "Oh, by the way I lost that book." So, what do you all do? We charged the usual amount, but now we are thinking maybe we should bill this patron extra for an out of print search charge to locate a copy of this book. It just seems a little too fishy. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:10:12 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Out of print (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:45:09 -0400 From: Ed Spicer/Ann Perrigo To: plib2@webjunction.org Cc: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Out of print Two stories: We overheard a patron tell her friend that she would just keep a book if we ILL'd it for her. When it came in, we declared it "For Library Use Only"--she was furious, and stormed out of the building without even looking at it! And then there was the colleague who told about being at a cocktail party. In conversation with a stylishly dressed woman, it came up that my colleague was a librarian, to which the woman gushed, "Oh, I just LOVE libraries! Any time there's a book I want that I can't find in a store, I just go check it out of a library and add it to my collection!" Some folks just don't get it, right? Perhaps slapping a huge fee on top of the replacement cost is the answer. When I was doing ILLs it was amazing how frequently that book that was supposedly at the bottom of the pool--or eaten by the dog--would miraculously reappear when the patron was told about the lender's $55.00 replacement fee! Ann Perrigo, Director Allegan (MI) Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:10:43 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PLA deadline (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: PLA deadline I keep looking at the PLA 2002 deadline and wondering if there can't be left a little wiggle room for addressing new technologies of interest to the public library technology that will manifest themselves sometime after the November 15, 2000 deadline. Maybe a "new technologies" presentation? The PLA conference this year was terrific--I'm just thinking about the rate of change and hoping there's room for the newest of the new new things... Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY http://www.shenpublib.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:11:10 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Discussion on slashdot about library catalogs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Discussion on slashdot about library catalogs Another PUBLIBer pointed me to a discussion on slashdot about freeware library catalogs. Some librarians may want to jump in with suggestions. The discussion reminds me of the very old anecdote about the library automation vendor who was asked if his system supported authority control. He said yes, then went back to his company and asked, "what's authority control?" See: http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=00/08/22/2040245&mode=thread Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com Assistant Director of Technology Shenendehowa Public Library, Clifton Park, NY http://www.shenpublib.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:11:27 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: out of print? (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:07:46 -0400 From: Dusty Gres To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: RE: [PUBLIB] re: out of print? We charge "replacement cost" plus a service fee. Replacement cost is the price of a new book of the same title, a new book on the same subject, OR the price of the book paid to a dealer after an out of print search, whatever is necessary and appropriate. The service fee is nonnegotiable and nonrefundable. Frequently, the book is found. If not, then we have replaced the book to the best advantage of the collection. Those special occasions (house fires and the like) are dealt with on an individual basis. *** Dusty Gres, Director Ohoopee Regional Library System Hdqrts: Vidalia-Toombs County Library 610 Jackson Street Vidalia, GA 30474 PH: (912)537-9283 FAX: (912) 537-3735 Email: gresd@mail.toombs.public.lib.ga.us http://www.vidaliaga.com/library/index.html -----Original Message----- From: publib@webjunction.org [mailto:publib@webjunction.org]On Behalf Of PUBLIB Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 10:24 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] re: out of print? Patron says they "can't find book anywhere?!" Give them phone #s of local used bookstores and/or tell them Amazon runs a surprisingly good op service and offer to run up the web site for them (remind the credit card wary they can order by phone). Amazon found, for me, in less than a month Daniel Berkeley Updike's 2v. History of Printing..not even the 2nd edition, which I would have settled for, but the 1st! ..and in excellent condition. And if the patron's dog eats your copy of an op book? You do have an op surcharge, on replacement cost, yes? if not..time to institute one, perhaps? (Yes, yes, I was an Acquisitions Librarian once upon a time..) ----- Sara Weissman Morris County Library http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:11:40 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: MLS through Distance Learning (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Re: MLS through Distance Learning FYI The totally On-Line MLS Program noted on the link below is reputed to be fully accredited by the American Library Association. http://www.onlinecsu.ctstateu.edu/index.real?action=degreeinfo I am unable to give personal assessment of this program's quality. Jim Casey --- My own views as a public librarian. Monica McGuire wrote: > I have a sister-in-law who lives in Indiana is interested in getting her > MLS through distance learning. I was wondering if any of you have had > experience with any of these type of courses/programs and if so, what > university have you taken them from and how did the classes go? Also, are > distance learning MLS degrees acceptable in library world (or is it too > soon to tell)? I'd appreciate any information you can give me. Please > reply directly to me. I'll post a list of responses to the group if > people are interested. > > email address: wyomm@kdl.org > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Monica McGuire -- Youth Specialist > Wyoming Branch -- Kent District Library > Grand Rapids, MI > (616) 530-3182 > wyomm@kdl.org The views expressed are my own. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:11:50 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] open source library catalog (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: cmurdock@ccfls.org (Cindy Murdock) Subject: open source library catalog Here is a link to a discussion on open source library catalogs that I hope you all will find interesting: http://slashdot.org/askslashdot/00/08/22/2040245.shtml **************** Cindy Murdock Network Administrator Meadville Public Library **************** From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:12:15 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: OOP book - lost? (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:22:39 EDT From: KTDyer@aol.com To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: OOP book - lost? I must confess that there have been times in my life when I wanted to say I lost a library book so I could pay for the book and keep it. Naturally, this would be either a hard-to-find book or an out-of-print book. Once (when I was a kid--honest!) I tried this and the librarian on whom I tried it, said, "The book is more important than the money. Please keep looking for it." I felt that was a very effective reply--at least it sure worked on me. I "found" the book and never attempted such a thing again! Older, wiser, trustee, library Friend and patron, Karen Dyer From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:12:22 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Library Credit Card (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Ellen Bell" Subject: Re: Library Credit Card We currently have a MasterCard account with MBNA. (The Customer Service # is 888-859-3261. You might try that to see how to open up an account if you are interested.) It's actually multiple accounts, though. I think 11 of us have cards now -- all the branch librarians, myself, the acquisitions folks, the youth services librarian, our technical coordinator and I don't remember who else. Each card has a separate number and a limit of $1000. No checks are permitted. We don't have a problem with delayed payments unless there's a major glitch at the city which actually pays our bills. Someone on our staff processes invoices. They get sent to the city twice a month. So far, so good. 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 Wed Aug 23 20:12:36 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: out of print? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Brian Smith Subject: Re: out of print? "No, the library will not sell you that book" should always be followed with, "but I can try to find someone who *will* sell it to you." I've made several patrons very happy by looking up o/p books on bookfinder.com and similar sites. Providing the patron with the phone numbers of dealers who have a particular item removes a lot of the temptation for the patron to "lose" the library's copy, especially since a dealer's copy may be in better condition and cost the patron less money. 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 Wed Aug 23 20:12:46 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Boone County Library job ad (note: salary updated since last posting) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Boone County Library" Subject: Boone County Library job ad (note: salary updated since last posting) Boone County Library is seeking a library director. Community: Boone County, with population of 28,000, is on Arkansas' northern border with Missouri and in the center of the Ozark Mountains. Harrison, Arkansas, the site of the county's 100 year old public library, is within easy reach of canoeing and hiking on the Buffalo National River and is a half hour from Branson, MO. Library includes a collection of 68,000 items with an annual circulation of 135,000 and growing. Library budget for FY 2000 is $300,000 and the library will spend an estimated $60,000 this year on collection development, and as such library director candidates will be expected to have strong collection development skills in both print and electronic format. Responsibilities: developing library policies for consideration by the Library Trustees as well as the supervising and training responsibilities for 13 full and part time staff. Ultimately the selected individual will be responsible for the delivery of public services to the citizens utilizing the public library, and for the effective and efficient administration and management of the library. Qualifications include: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited program, public relations and human resource management skills, experience in collection development and library technology. Annual salary: $30,000 - 34,000 depending on experience. Position available until filled. Submit letter of application, resume, and three professional references to: Glenna Ragan, Board Chair, Boone County Library, 221 W Stephenson, Harrison, AR 72601 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:13:21 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: out of print? (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:16:52 -0500 From: Kelly Currie To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] re: out of print? Sara's suggestion of an out-of-print surcharge for replacement costs is an excellent idea. Those of you who already add a surcharge, what amount do you use? Kelly Currie Delphi Public Library Delphi, IN ----- Original Message ----- From: PUBLIB To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 9:24 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] re: out of print? > Patron says they "can't find book anywhere?!" Give them phone #s of > local used bookstores and/or tell them Amazon runs a surprisingly good op > service and offer to run up the web site for them (remind the credit card > wary they can order by phone). Amazon found, for me, in less than a month > Daniel Berkeley Updike's 2v. History of Printing..not even the 2nd > edition, which I would have settled for, but the 1st! ..and in excellent > condition. > And if the patron's dog eats your copy of an op book? You do have an op > surcharge, on replacement cost, yes? if not..time to institute one, > perhaps? (Yes, yes, I was an Acquisitions Librarian once upon a time..) > ----- > Sara Weissman > Morris County Library > http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/ > From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:13:28 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting--Cuyahoga County PL, Children's Librarian (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: LSEVOLD Subject: Job Posting--Cuyahoga County PL, Children's Librarian JOB POSTING CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Job title: Public Service Librarian II/Children's Branch: Parma Snow Branch Hours: 40 hours/week Starting pay rate: $17.61/hour (up to $21.03/hour, higher than entry may be negotiated based on experience and previous salary level) Pay level: U 13 Benefits: CCPL offers hospitalization, life insurance, state retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday time and optional benefits. Provides leadership in collection development, storytelling and varied programming for children and adults concerned with children. As delegated by the library manager, interviews, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates assigned librarians and/or assistants and pages. Excellent customer service is our highest priority. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited library school; experience working with children; organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. This position requires at least two years of public library work experience, one of which should be in the area of youth services. Applicants must pass a written test in order to be considered further. Three (3) current work related reference letters should be returned with the application. Applicants with experience working with a culturally diverse population will be preferred. Applicants must be flexible enough to work a schedule which will include evening, Saturday and Sunday hours. Proof of education required. Successful candidate must be able to spend as many as 40 hours in orientation/training at the Administration Building. One of 3 branches located in the city of Parma (pop.87,876), the Parma Snow Branch Library also serves the residents of Seven Hills with recreational reading materials and academic support through the initial college years. Housed in a recently renovated 11,500 square foot facility, the branch fronts the system's administration building. With approximately 90,000 holdings including 6,300 av materials, the branch had a circulation of 483,292 in 1999. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: September 5, 2000 Applications may be obtained by calling the Human Resources Division, Cuyahoga County Public Library (216)749 9464, 1(800)749 5560, (TDD# (216)749 9478) or by picking one up from any of the 28 local branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Please note: Completed applications can only be returned at the Administration Building, 2111 Snow Road, Parma, OH 44134, by 5 PM on or before September 5, 2000. Applications must be complete, accurate and current. Applications can be returned in person, by mail or FAX at (216)749 9479. Applicants using FAX should confirm receipt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Louise Sevold lsevold@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Technical Services Division Director Cuyahoga County Public Library 2111 Snow Road phone (216) 749 9383 Parma, Ohio 44134 fax (216) 749 9445 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:13:40 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: op surcharge (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:11:48 -0500 From: Wicky Sleight To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: op surcharge What do you charge for processing fees for lost books? what is your op surcharge? We charge $2.00 and after reading an article in the latest edition of RUSA which described the cost of cataloging at an average $16 per volume, I think we need to up our fee. Wicky Sleight Director, Kirkwood Public Library 140 E. Jefferson St. Louis, MO 63122 (314) 821-3849 jtz000@mail.connect.more.net FAX (314) 822-3755 http://www.kpl.lib.mo.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:13:47 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Credit Cards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joan Reddy Subject: Library Credit Cards We really like the flexibility of credit cards. The City pushed credit cards (they call them procurement cards) to decrease the number of small purchase orders issued. Credit cards have accomplished that. It is so convenient to use the cards for vendors who require either a credit card or prepayment. When I'm at a bookstore and they carry a local author's book (one that the major book vendors will never carry), I just pull out my credit card. How easy! Our limits are $500 per transaction and $1000 per day. The limits can be changed for a day for a large purchase or indefinitely for an employee who regularly does larger purchases. We need to be vigilant to make sure that employees still buy off of city contracts, that bid limits are followed, and that the vendor supplies an original invoice. There are some drawbacks however. The City's accounting system (HTE?) now shows a "lump" purchase on the printouts. If a librarian wants to know how many printer cartridges were ordered in a year for their department, the accounting system doesn't yield that information anymore. You have to look at charge receipts and printouts from the accounting system. Credit cards are still somewhat awkward with our major vendor (Ingram.) Our Technical Services staff uses credit cards more than purchase orders, but sometimes it seems that POs are easier. If you want to hear about that, contact our Tech Services librarian, Donna Cranmer (donnac@siouxland.lib.sd.us) It seems as though the burden of the paperchase has shifted from the City's Purchasing Department to Tech Services staff. All credit card transaction logs must be verified by the supervisor. The envelopes of credit slips for large vendors get pretty large. At this time, all travel expenses are put on a separate credit card for travel expenses. The City scrutinizes these expenses minutely. Our cards are Visa. We do wish Sam's Club would honor Visa as well as Discover. If you have questions, call or write me. Joan Reddy Assistant Director Siouxland Libraries 201 N. Main Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 367-8721 joanr@siouxland.lib.sd.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:14:07 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Out of print (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 11:17:24 -0400 From: Meg Van Patten To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Out of print We often have patrons ask to buy the book and we always refuse. However, we use a site called bibliofind. It is http://www.bibliofind.com. It is great! An example is that recently I had a woman call and she wanted to buy our copy of an old Better Homes and Garden cookie book. I checked bibliofind and found a listing of about 6 places where she could buy it for anywheres from $1.75 to $19.00. The patron was very happy with her options and we still have our book. The site lists the places that have the publication in question, a brief description of the condition and the price. You can then click on the name of the seller for purchase options, shipping/return policies and contact information. There is a "shopping cart" where you can place your orders or you can deal direct. We were looking for a rare book, for our local history room, by a man who was a noted scholar in the area during the 19th c. I found the book on Bibliofind, contacted the bookstore and because we were a library they agreed to ship it and invoice us since we were a library. Meg ******************************************************************* Meg Van Patten, Head BALDWINSVILLE Reference and Adult Services PUBLIC LIBRARY Baldwinsville Public Library 1948 - 1998 33 East Genesee Street PRESERVING THE PAST Baldwinsville, New York 13027 & PRESENTING THE FUTURE (315) 635-5631 ext. 206 [voice] (315) 635-6760 [fax] megv@bville.lib.ny.us [e-mail] http://www.bville.lib.ny.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:14:16 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: portable sound system (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "kskellen" Subject: re: portable sound system Try Longs Electronics. They do have an online catalog. www.longselectronics.com we have purchased two systems from them. In fact the one in Demco is offered by Longs for $649 and from Demco for $949. Kendra Nan Skellen Librarian II, Programming & Outreach Gwinnett County Public Library 1001 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-277-6011 fax - 770-822-5379 kskellen@gwinnettpl.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:14:22 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Credit Cards (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:38:26 -0700 From: jpurce@dwp.ci.la.ca.us To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Library Credit Cards (fwd) I've been using a corporate purchasing card for several months, and it's a big help in dealing with vendors that won't take a purchase order or invoice us. The purchasing card is the preferred method for buying items under $1000. Our Purchasing Dept. did a study and found that 80% of the invoices they processed were under $1000, and that they spent $3 million to process $4 million in purchases. There are limits to using the card. The maximum per month is $5000, and no transaction may be over $1000. It must be used for items in stock, so we can't purchase pre-publication items. The items have to be received within the billing cycle, so back orders don't work either. Travel, restaurant, and consultant charges are not allowed. The card does involve some record keeping. There's a voucher that keeps a running list of what was purchased during the month, and it has to be reconciled against the statement and sent for approval within two days after the statement is received. The payments are made by wire transfer, so I don't think there is a problem with finance charges. Joyce Purcell Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Library Tel: (213) 367-1996 E-mail: jpurce@ladwp.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:15:43 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: Forwarded mail.... Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:59:54 -0700 (PDT) From: "[iso-8859-1] Joel Diedhiou" To: plib2@webjunction.org Dear colleagues, I identified about one hundred titles of books, in French and English published by different european and North american publishers (Canada and United States, UK. ..) For which I would wish to receive a unique price squote with a view to an order . If someone there knows of a publisher (European or north -american) capable of issuing a quote for these books originating from different editors, I would appreciate they supplied me their address Thanks in advance of your habitual collaboration Sincerely, ===== Joel Eric DIEDHIOU Chef du département de la Documentation du CESAG. Bld du Gle De Gaulle BP 3802 Dakar Sénégal( West Africa) Tel. (221) 839 73 60 ; fax (221) 821 32 15 E-mail : jdiedhiou@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:15:49 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Organizational Charts (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Cooley Subject: Organizational Charts I would love to have sample organizational charts from any public library willing to fax or attach one to me. Thanks. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:16:08 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Out of print (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Colowick Subject: RE: Out of print I frequently refer patrons to the used-book Web sites like Bibliofind and Advanced Book Exchange (www.abebooks.com). One patron who kept checking out an o/p Star Trek paperback (but she's too honest to "lose" it) had called bookstores that said they couldn't get it for her. She was thrilled when I printed her a list of about 40 copies for under $5. Of course, the patron needs to have a credit card and an e-mail address - unless you're nice enough to act as intermediary, which I did once and don't recommend! Susan M. Colowick North Olympic Library System scolowick@nols.org -----Original Message----- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 17:07:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Cathryn McDowell To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: [PUBLIB] Out of Print Hi, Okay, this is just bugging me too much and has happened one too many times. Patron comes in to check out book, comments, "Oh, this book is out of print and I haven't been able to find it anywhere. Would you sell your copy to me?" We reply in the usual negative (we aren't a bookstore, we provide books for the whole community to access, etc.) but keep this conversation in the back of our minds. Lo and behold the patron comes back much later (when the book is overdue) and says, "Oh, by the way I lost that book." So, what do you all do? We charged the usual amount, but now we are thinking maybe we should bill this patron extra for an out of print search charge to locate a copy of this book. It just seems a little too fishy. What do you think? Am I over reacting? Help me with your combined wisdom. Thanks, Cathryn McDowell Snowflake-Taylor Public Library 418 South 4th West Snowflake, AZ 85937 (520)535-7103, ext. 245 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:16:29 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Out of print (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:02:22 -0700 (MST) From: Anne Christensen To: PUBLIB Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Out of print Whenever a patron loses a book, we charge them the price of the book as listed in our system (sometimes woefully out of date, but you gotta start somewhere) AND a "processing" fee of 5-8 bucks (I think). It's a pittance, it doesn't bring back the out of print book, it doesn't really even cover the processing fee - but it feels so gooooood! On a tangent - I've heard that either B&T or Ingram are looking at Books on Demand type things that are much better (and cheaper) than the old UMI reprint series. (Geez I hope I'm getting the companies and terminologies right.) Also, I've had occasional luck with NetLibrary in these situations. We subscribe through a consortium and, although, it isn't the same as having the print copies in hand - you at least have access. Parenthetically, I just found out Netlibrary has Cliff's Notes!!!!! Kewl! Anne Christensen Librarian II Phoenix Public Library achriste@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Aug 23 20:17:23 2000 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:37:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Credit Cards (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:29:54 -0700 From: Louise Stephens To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Library Credit Cards (fwd) We've used credit cards for some time now. Staff members who order supplies, paper, etc use them all the time. Managers of divisions have them to pay for craft supplies, pet food (youth dept) etc and find them very useful. A couple of the cards have high limits on them to pay for special orders like book trucks. We use them as much as possible. As for payment, our city uses the Peoplesoft system and we generate our own check requests. Those are sent to Finance who then runs the checks through to be mailed to vendors. Most bills are paid within 30 days. We also use them for travel, airline tickets, registrations--if we can put it on a card we do it. -- 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 Wed Aug 23 20:17:34 2000 From: plib2 at webjunc