From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:19:34 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] book prices (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Penelope Garris Subject: book prices We are looking for a recent citation that would show the average annual increase in book prices over the last few years (preferably broken down into children's and adult fiction, non-fiction and reference). I believe Publishers' Weekly used to publish this but we haven't seen it recently. Thank you for your help. Penny Garris Principal Librarian Upland Public Library 450 N. Euclid Avenue Upland, CA 91786 (909) 931-4296; pgarris@ci.upland.ca.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:19:55 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Directors without Degrees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Re: Directors without Degrees Dinah Harris wrote (excerpt): "I know many people that are doing just that in West Tennessee without degrees. I applaud them." ------------------------------------------------------ I applaud them, too! Dedication and commitment to the cause of Librarianship isn't defined by a degree. That is absolutely true. Unfortunately, all too often those who wish to find excuses not to require the MLS degree in hiring will point to those who have been successful without obtaining the degree and say: "You don't need to be a Librarian to be Director a Library." ---- Thus Librarians of Congress are hardly ever professionally trained Librarians and even some of the biggest and most important Library Directorships in the Country are held by MBAs or Lawyers or well connected political cronies. Why are Librarian salaries low? Part of the reason has to be that the professional credentials required have so often been overlooked or ignored completely due to lack of money or due to other motives. Public School Teachers need to have certification and the requisite degree attainment even in the poorest states. For lawyers, doctors, etc. there are minimum professional credential requirements. Unfortunately, such is not the case for Librarians and the compensation suffers by comparison. I hope that the new efforts underway in ALA to create a 501(c)6 entity within the larger ALA will enable standards and certification requirements to grow some teeth. James B. Casey -- My own views as a Public Librarian and ALA Council Member From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:20:25 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Still a great time... (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Thomas J. Hennen Jr." Subject: Still a great time... Greetings, Talk about the best of times, the worst of times... The recession and budget cuts for libraries are getting messy in these parts. I wonder about stories from elsewhere. A Milwaukee morning radio talk show host spent an hour on the air yesterday asserting that the high number of libraries in the metro area is wasting tax money. He recommended closing 3/4 of them and most of the callers agreed, I am told. The Governor lost his temper with a reporter who pressed him on the likely closure of libraries as a result of his budget proposals. He called the reporter "a dumb S.O.B" on air - although he thought he was off air. Last week I attended a standing room only meeting in Pewaukee, a village of 8,000 west of Milwaukee. The village manager is proposing to close the 98-year-old library because of the proposed state budget cuts in shared revenues to municipalities. Best of times, worst of times... Meanwhile, quite a few area communities are planning or building new buildings and expanding or upgrading automation systems. Low interest rates make bonding look very attractive just now. The budget threats are leading to an outpouring of support from the public. The library closing hearing I attended was standing room - and shouting room - only. Last year 10 times as many people went to libraries last year in Wisconsin than attended a Brewer's game in their new (tax subsidized) stadium. As usual, library use is skyrocketing as the economy falters. But libraries got through the Great Depression, we can weather this one, I am sure. I would appreciate hearing stories from others on budget cuts and strategies for coping. And despite it all, I still think this is a great time to be a librarian. Some recent articles on Library budget cuts in Wisconsin http://www.jsonline.com/news/State/feb02/23482.asp http://www.jsonline.com/news/editorials/feb02/22435.asp http://www.jsonline.com/news/wauk/feb02/22340.asp http://www.jsonline.com/news/Metro/feb02/17907.asp http://www.captimes.com/news/local/10347.php Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on the Governor's cussing: http://www.jsonline.com/news/State/feb02/23663.asp http://www.jsonline.com/news/State/feb02/23502.asp Regards, 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 "Share knowledge, seek wisdom." From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:20:55 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Loss Rate of Audiobook Tapes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Steve Cassel Subject: Loss Rate of Audiobook Tapes What rate of loss has been recorded of audiocassettes / audiobook tapes from your libraries? How difficult is it to keep audiobook sets together? Do you have replacement contracts with your audiobook vendor? Thanks, Steven L. Cassel, Library Consultant State Library of Ohio 274 E. First Ave. Columbus, OH 43201-3673 (614) 644-9958 (614) 728-2788 FAX Email: scassel@sloma.state.oh.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:21:13 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Med.-size PL, how to deal with newspaper display (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mary Hall" Subject: Med.-size PL, how to deal with newspaper display Happy March and Friday! I have a question for medium-sized libraries: how do you display the daily newspapers? We subscribe to 9 daily papers, and have them out on a coffee table. Of course it ends up in a mess. Have you found a rack that works for various sizes of papers plus endless insert ads? (People DON'T want us to throw away the ads, so the hanging rod thing won't work). Also, our slanted upright magazine shelves are FULL. TIA for your advice. Mary Hall Bedford (IN) Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:21:39 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] NEW: ALA ELECTION PROCESS (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: NEW: ALA ELECTION PROCESS from Gerald Hodges ALA ELECTION PROCESS For the first time in the 126-year history of ALA, ballots for President, Council, and all division and round table elections will be generated electronically. You will notice three changes in your ballot packet: *all ballots you receive will be on white paper rather than the colored paper previously used with division and round table ballots; *the ballot for President and for members of Council will be a separate sheet inserted into the ballot book, so that you do not have to tear the ballot from the first page of the ballot book; and *the return address will be to a balloting firm in Minnesota. There will be no other changes in the election process. If you have not received a ballot by April 15, 2002, please contact ALA Customer Service Center, 1-800-545-2433, press 5. Election Schedule: Ballot mailing: begins March 4, completed by March 29 Last day ballots accepted: April 26 Certification of election Results by Election Committee: May 2 Candidates notified and election Results distributed: May 2 BE SURE TO CAST YOUR VOTES BY APRIL 26! From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:21:47 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] The Canadian Library Association Announces Information Rights (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: The Canadian Library Association Announces Information Rights February 18, 2002 - Ottawa, Ontario CLA President Margaret Law is pleased to declare April 7 to 13, 2002 as Information Rights Week in Canada. The theme, Canada@Your Library, focuses on the importance of Canadian federal publications and information in creating an open society in Canada and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the federal government's Depository Services Programme (DSP). The Depository Services Programme (DSP) was established in 1927 as an essential link between the Canadian federal government and the Canadian public, other governments, universities and businesses. Its primary objective is to ensure that Canadians have ready and equal access to federal government information. It does this by providing copies of government publications to more than 790 libraries in Canada and to another 147 institutions around the world. Information Rights Week 2002 celebrates the role of Canadian libraries as being a key point of contact for citizens, students, educators and researchers seeking government information. Libraries provide assistance by identifying the appropriate level of government and department and by locating the proper information in either print or electronic format. Information Rights Week is an opportunity for libraries, library associations and others who support access to information, to increase public awareness of all matter of information policy issues: equitable access to government information; intellectual freedom and privacy. CLA encourages libraries and librarians to play a leadership role within their communities by planning promotions and hosting program for Information Rights Week. Suggested activities in 2002 include public education programs on locating government information, the creation of exhibits highlighting government document collections or programming on access and privacy issues. CLA members, members of the British Columbia Library Association and DSP depository libraries will receive posters celebrating Information Rights Week 2002 in mid-March. For more details and background materials in Information Rights Week visit the CLA website http://www.cla.ca/resources/irw2002.htm. For further information about Information Rights Week in Canada, contact: Vicki Whitmell For further information about the federal government's Depository Service Programme, contact Vicki Whitmell, Executive Director, Canadian Library Association, 328 Frank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0X8. Telephone 613-232-9625, ext 306. Email: vwhitmell@cla.ca _______________________________________________ Cla mailing list Cla@lists.cla.ca http://lists.cla.ca/mailman/listinfo/cla From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:22:02 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ALA raises red flag on recent Bush executive order (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: ALA raises red flag on recent Bush executive order ALA raises red flag on recent Bush executive order http://www.ala.org/news/v8n3/executiveorder.html "A new executive order issued by President George W. Bush restricts access to the records of former presidents. The Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association (ALA) and The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) urge librarians to alert their patrons and the public about this effort to close the public record." For how librarians can help, see also Executive Order 13233 http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/executiveorder13233.html Ongoing List of Historical Works That Would Have Been Affected by Executive Order 13233 http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/historicalworks.html __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® "Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:22:37 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Publishers Seek to Overturn Bush Executive Order on (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Publishers Seek to Overturn Bush Executive Order on Publishers Seek to Overturn Bush Executive Order on Presidential Papers http://www.publishers.org/press/index.htm "The U.S. book publishing industry today urged a federal court to nullify President Bush's executive order limiting access to presidential papers and to order the National Archives to administer the Presidential Records Act of 1978 as Congress intended." See also ALA raises red flag on recent Bush executive order http://www.ala.org/news/v8n3/executiveorder.html "A new executive order issued by President George W. Bush restricts access to the records of former presidents. The Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association (ALA) and The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) urge librarians to alert their patrons and the public about this effort to close the public record." For how librarians can help, see also Executive Order 13233 http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/executiveorder13233.html Ongoing List of Historical Works That Would Have Been Affected by Executive Order 13233 http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/historicalworks.html __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® "Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:22:49 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] LIBRARY SPANISH COMMUNICATION COURSE (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Margaret Thompson Subject: LIBRARY SPANISH COMMUNICATION COURSE Hello, I am excited to distribute this press release to all of you and give you my support of this Library Spanish acquisition course. The Teton County Library was one of the pilot sites for the program, and it has been a huge success here! My sister Elizabeth and I will be promoting the program at PLA March 13-15 booth #2405-- hope to see you all there! Stop by the booth to see the program first-hand and get more information. Margaret Thompson Latino Outreach Coordinator Teton County Library Jackson, Wyoming PRESS RELEASE March 1, 2002 Contact: Elizabeth Thompson Almann, 1-866-391-8901, info@thelearninglight.com THE LEARNING LIGHT LAUNCHES LIBRARY SPANISH COMMUNICATION COURSE AT PLA "Spanish that Works...in the Library," a 16-hour live-instruction course in basic conversational Spanish developed specifically for librarians and library staff will be officially launched to the public at the PLA conference in Phoenix, Arizona March 13-15, 2002, booth #2405. The course has been successfully implemented at the Mesa Public Library in Mesa, AZ, and the Teton County Library in Jackson, WY. The course is based around a core vocabulary of library things (for example, books in Spanish, videos for children, music CD's), library places (circulation desk, computer area, bathroom), and library actions (check-out, return, sign-in). Participants learn functional language such as how to ask for a library card, guide patrons to the Spanish language materials, or determine if a situation requires a translator. There are no written tests or workbook assignments, and participants will not conjugate verbs or read and answer questions. Instead, emphasis is placed on active participation in group and pair work, which includes practice with flashcards and dialogue role-play. The only course requirement is to practice vocabulary and dialogues between lessons. Teaching materials are provided and information is spelled out in simple language, so it is easy to find a qualified instructor. Spanish-speaking staff members with group facilitation experience and a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar can also be trained to lead the class. Spanish that Works...in the Library is sold as a master copy, with a license to make up to 30 student copies for use at one library location for one calendar year. License to make additional copies is available at a low per-student cost. Course kit includes student text and supplemental section, pull-out phrase sheets, flashcard templates, course facilitator's guide, and 2 hours free consulting with the author via e-mail or phone. For more information visit: http://www.thelearninglight.com E-mail: info@thelearninglight.com Or call toll-free: 1-866-391-8901 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:23:15 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] combined school/public libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Caler, Sydne" Subject: combined school/public libraries I have been given the assignment of researching combination public/school libraries. Several area schools are planning new buildings and would like to have a public library within the school. If anyone has tried this or is now involved in a public library/school library arrangement I would like to know many things -1. What does the management look like? Whose Board directs library activities. 2. What does the funding look like? 3. How does the arrangement affect collection development? 4. How do adult patrons and school patrons like the arrangement. Thank you. Sydne Caler Associate Director of Public Services Pikes Peak Library District scaler@mail.ppld.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:23:29 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] News stories appearing in the March 4 American Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gordon Flagg" Subject: News stories appearing in the March 4 American Libraries News stories appearing in the March 4 American Libraries Online > Writers, Publishers Support Challenge to Bush Order on Presidential Records > GPO Turns Tables, Calls on Librarians Not to Restrict Access > FTRF Wins Suit against Arizona Harmful-to-Minors Law > Governor's Budget Plan Threatens Wisconsin Libraries with Massive Cuts > Seattle Public Library Chooses Dates for Two-week Shutdown > Branch Closings Inspire Attempt to Restructure Pratt Board > First Lady Declines UCLA Commencement Invitation > Oklahoma Library Evacuated over Unidentified Powdery Substance > Hawaii to Complete One Library, Others in Jeopardy > Barefoot Suit Might Get Booted American Libraries' Web site also features the latest "Crawford Files" columns by Walt Crawford; "Internet Librarian" 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. Do you have a comment to make about anything appearing in American Libraries? The editors encourage signed e-mail letters on recent content or matters of general interest to the library profession in the Reader Forum section. Send 250 words or less to americanlibraries@ala.org. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 1 23:24:17 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] March issue of CD HotList is now up (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Rick Anderson" Subject: March issue of CD HotList is now up The March issue of CD Hotlist is now ready! This month's gems include a new opera, some rediscovered Blitzstein, classic cool jazz from the early days of public television, and more types of new pop than you can shake yourself at! Dan Cherubin Editor From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 2 21:27:21 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Lucas Color Card (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Ellert Subject: Re: Lucas Color Card We used Lucas for years and until two years ago had positive experience. I don't know what happened, but the bottom fell out of their customer service and quality control around 2000. Orders were late, some of the order was printed twice, other parts of the run were omitted. They promised they'd shape up and in 2001 we again ordered 35,000 patron cards from them. Last year it was even worse with severely delayed shipments, incorrect check digits, labels that would not scan, in other words complete lack of quality control. We will never use them again and have started working with a different vendor. John Ellert, Coordinator of Support Services Wichita Public Library 223 S. Main St / Wichita, KS 67202-3795 316.261.8534 voice/voicemail 316.262.4540 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 2 21:27:27 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN POSITION (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Helen Valantinas" Subject: YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN POSITION March 2, 2002 PLEASE POST OR PUBLISH: YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN POSITION AVAILABLE - MLS required. Opportunity to work with young adults in grades 6 and up; work with the Information Services Department to coordinate services and programs; select material for the young adult collection; provide outreach services through book talks and school visits and assist with budget preparation. Full time, including evenings and weekends. Smoke-free building. Candidates who can communicate orally and in writing in Spanish will be given preference. While experience is preferred consideration will be given to new graduates. Salary range: Minimum $33,369 per year/negotiable upon experience Interested? Send application to: Priscilla Gotham Personnel Manager Fountaindale Public Library District 300 West Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 2 21:27:40 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:44:59 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: missing audio tapes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Diane Goodman" Subject: Re: missing audio tapes You don't give the publisher, year, edition, of the tapes in question. Did you contact the publisher to try to get replacement tapes? I would guess that copying tapes is illegal. Diane L. Goodman Technical Services Manager Sarasota County Library System Sarasota, FL 34236 dgoodman@sarasota.lib.fl.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:39:45 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] SHY Spring Celebration (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "shy librarian" Subject: SHY Spring Celebration In celebration of Spring (well, it FEELS like Spring), and in celebration of its ONE-YEAR anniversary, the entire 64-page Spring 2002 issue of THE SHY LIBRARIAN is being made available online for free in PDF format at: www.shylibrarian.com/samplenewsletter.htm THE SHY LIBRARIAN is a quarterly print magazine which "promotes libraries, librarians, and books." Thanks so much to all our wonderful SHY subscribers. We love ya! ENJOY! The Shy Librarian magazine www.shylibrarian.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:39:58 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] call for contributors (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "ICT Editor" Subject: call for contributors Info Career Trends, a bimonthly electronic newsletter focusing on professional development issues for librarians, is again seeking contributors for its next issue. This thematic issue focuses on the topic of "Rejuvenating Your Career," and I'm in search of short, practical articles describing how librarians have successfully battled burnout, overcome those mid-career (or early-career!) blahs, or switched courses midstream. Please see contributor guidelines at http://www.lisjobs.com/newsletter/theme.htm#contrib . Past issues are archived online at http://www.lisjobs.com/newsletter/archives.htm ; be sure to peruse previous articles to get an idea of ICT's needs and tone. Send all queries to editor@lisjobs.com. Thanks! - Rachel -- Subscribe to the free Lisjobs.com professional development newsletter, Info Career Trends! http://www.lisjobs.com/newsletter/ -- From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:40:17 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Request for PLA (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Lin Light Subject: Request for PLA My son had decided to accompany me to PLA and would like to attend the Thursday evening Sizzlin' Southwest supper. The problem is "it's book". So if anyone is planning to cancel I, would greatly appreciate the chance to purchase your ticket. Lin -- Lin Light Head of Technical Services/Automation Herrick District Library 300 S. River Ave. Holland, MI 49423 llight@llcoop.org Voice-616.355.3727 Fax-616.355.1426 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:40:37 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: PUBLIB digest 1963 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Steve Cassel Subject: RE: PUBLIB digest 1963 Diane, Thanks for the reply. I was not asking about a particular tape title. I have not lost a tape, I am asking for another librarian, who is going to expand the collection of his library. My question was about the loss of audiotapes in general. Copying would be illegal. With the low cost of replacement contracts from vendors, and legal penalties, why do it? Steven L. Cassel, Library Consultant State Library of Ohio 274 E. First Ave. Columbus, OH 43201-3673 (614) 644-9958 (614) 728-2788 FAX Email: scassel@sloma.state.oh.us ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > You don't give the publisher, year, edition, of the tapes in question. > Did you contact the publisher to try to get replacement tapes? I would > guess that copying tapes is illegal. > > Diane L. Goodman > Technical Services Manager > Sarasota County Library System > Sarasota, FL 34236 > dgoodman@sarasota.lib.fl.us > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:40:44 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: book prices (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Kelly Currie" Subject: Re: book prices Every year, in the March 1 issue, School Library Journal calculates the average prices for books, broken down by adults and children and fiction and nonfiction. It's available on their web site (slj.reviewsnews.com) if you search on "book prices." You can calculate the average increase because the table shows prices for the past three years. Kelly Currie Delphi Public Library Delphi, IN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Penelope Garris" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 11:20 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] book prices > We are looking for a recent citation that would show the average annual > increase in book prices over the last few years (preferably broken down into > children's and adult fiction, non-fiction and reference). I believe > Publishers' Weekly used to publish this but we haven't seen it recently. > Thank you for your help. > > Penny Garris > Principal Librarian > Upland Public Library > 450 N. Euclid Avenue > Upland, CA 91786 > (909) 931-4296; pgarris@ci.upland.ca.us > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:40:56 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: missing audio tapes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: missing audio tapes Good morning: I don't believe you're going to get much response (at least not publicly), since what you request is a blatant violation of copyright. As for the video, you'll just have to discard the taped-over one and replace it. The joys of an a.v. collection! Nann @the library in Lake Villa, Illinois -----Original Message----- From: Edward J Elsner [mailto:vantar@juno.com] Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 6:54 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] missing audio tapes I have a couple audio books that are missing a tape each (I used to have three, but I think a kind patron just went and paid for it and the staff disposed of it). Could someone be so kind as to copy the first tape from Lake Wobegon Days by Garrison Keillor and the last tape (#7) from the unabridged The Brethren by John Grisham and send them my way? Email me first (vantar@juno.com), so I don't end up with multiple copies. Thanks. Also, someone taped over our video of Learning About Dinosaurs from Diamond Entertainment Corp. (why they didn't break out the tabs on the cassette is beyond me). Any suggestions? Edward Elsner, Director Crawford County Library 201 Plum St. Grayling, MI 49738 (989) 348-9214 ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:41:21 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: newspaper display (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kate Wolicki Subject: RE: newspaper display We're on the large end of medium-sized, but we put our 20+ papers in two wooden bookshelves with backs & sides (no sliding out onto the floor) on shelves about 6 inches apart (sometimes double that for the more-than-one-copy papers like the Tribune). Papers lie flat. There are eleven shelves in each unit but we don't use the bottom few because no one wants to bend down that far. Two papers per shelf with a plastic tag attached to the shelf identifying the newspaper (alpha order). These shelves have been here longer than me but don't look too old. They look like a home bookshelf might but with highly adjustable (and lots of extra) shelves. Might be a good option for you. Kate Wolicki Niles Public Library District P.S. We recently had a request to please not pitch the ads. We've been keeping them for a week in a box top on the newspaper shelves. It takes a little time to remove them but it's better than having them go all over the tables, chairs, etc. We do throw them out on Sundays, though, rather than putting them back in the appropriate papers before they get shelved. Topic No. 5 Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 20:21:13 -0800 (PST) From: "Mary Hall" Subject: Med.-size PL, how to deal with newspaper display how do you display the daily newspapers? Have you found a rack that works for various sizes of papers plus endless insert ads? Mary Hall From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:41:27 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: What If Everyone Read the Same Book... (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: What If Everyone Read the Same Book... Waukegan, IL, is doing Steinbeck's The Pearl, and Milwaukee is doing Snow Falling on Cedars. Nann @the library in Lake Villa, Illinois -----Original Message----- From: Jennifer Chilcoat [mailto:chilcoat@cals.lib.ar.us] Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 8:19 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] What If Everyone Read the Same Book... Thank you all for your prompt and helpful responses. I was asked to summarize to the list. I am including only the city/town/library system and the book chosen. Apologies if I fail to acknowledge the sponsoring library or organization. There were quite a few, so quantity won out over quality, although I sense that this list represents only the tip of the iceberg--the Arkansas program did not turn up in the early results of my google search. These are in no particular order. Buffalo, NY Queen of the Mist--Joan Murray Chicago To Kill a Mockingbird--Harper Lee New Castle Co., DE Color of Water--James McBride Cleveland Area Metro Lib. Sys. To Kill a Mockingbird--Harper Lee Georgia Center for the Book To be announced Swampscott, MA Hate Crime--Phyllis Karas Arizona (yep, the state) Animal Dreams--Barbara Kingsolver Cuyahoga Co. & neighboring libs. To Kill a Mockingbird--Harper Lee Seattle Wild Life--Molly Gloss Glastonbury, CT Where the Heart Is--Billie Letts Nampa, ID Color of Water--James McBride Westport, CT The Giver--Lois Lowry Gainesville, FL Diary of a Young Girl--Anne Frank Boise, ID Housekeeping--Marilynne Robinson Rochester, NY The Sweet Hereafter--Russell Banks Central NY (Onondaga Co.) A Lesson Before Dying--Ernest Gaines Peoria, IL A Lesson Before Dying--Ernest Gaines Arkansas To Dance With the White Dog--Terry Kay To Kill a Mockingbird seems to be the most popular title, with some communities opting for the works of local writers. Many thanks to Ayinde Truxon, Valerie Smith, Cathy Caine, Beth Coughlin, Anne Christensen, Jo-Ann Carhart, Penny Jeffrey, Miriam Neiman, Karen Ganske, Anita Barney, Sharon Jackson, and Jenny Sevier for their help. Jennifer Chilcoat Head of the Main Library Central Arkansas Library System 100 Rock St. Little Rock, AR 72201 voice 501/918-3031 fax 501/375-7451 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:41:55 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PLA National Conference (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Christine Lind Hage Subject: PLA National Conference The 2002 PLA National Conference is almost here and I'm almost looking forward the Phoenix's great weather as much as I am the programs and exhibits! OK so I'm a PLA junkie! Anyway, here are two opportunities for Publibers. First you are all invited to my suite at the Hyatt on Thursday night from 8:45 - ? I'll post the actual room number to PUBLIB once I'm on site. I'll provide snacks, but ask that you bring your own drinks (there is a bar in the hotel lobby). Right now I have about 25 people signed up, but I sure would like to see a lot more folks there! RSVP to me (need I say via email?) I'm also looking for some volunteers to help staff the ALA Bash sales desk. This year the Indigo Girls will be performing and it should be a great show. If you have an hour or so to spare and are willing to help sell tickets, please contact Ann Curtis (acurtis@ala.org ) . She is filling in the schedule. It won't take long and is a great way to meet people and help with ALA's scholarship efforts. Christine Lind Hage ALA Councilor at large Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 USA 586/226-5010 voice 586/226-5008 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:42:00 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Announcement: OCLC Institute "Cataloging Internet Resources" Ve (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lytle,Amy" Subject: Announcement: OCLC Institute "Cataloging Internet Resources" Ve The Web-based distance-learning course, "Cataloging Internet Resources Using MARC 21 and AACR2," version 2, revised and expanded, is now available from the OCLC Institute. The course has been completely updated to include recent AACR2 rule revisions for Chapter 9, and NOW INCLUDES INSTRUCTION IN CATALOGING ELECTRONIC SERIALS. "Cataloging Internet Resources" covers the MARC 21 fields and subfields and related AACR2 rules necessary for creating complete and accurate bibliographic records for Internet resources. Each lesson includes learning objectives, quizzes, and tests to help students assess their own self-paced learning. Instruction is based upon a wide range of real-world examples, and each lesson provides direct online access to supporting standards and documentation. The course designers and developers have created a comprehensive online learning experience for anyone who wants to use MARC/AACR2 systems, standards, and practices to describe, access, and otherwise manage electronic resources. One-year subscriptions and 24/7 access provide ample time for learning, mastery, and even using the course for desk-top ready reference. Multiple seat licenses, available at reduced cost, enable libraries to bring this knowledge to all critical staff. Students access the course via the Web, and no plug-ins are necessary. To view sample lessons, see . "Cataloging Internet Resources" is jointly developed by Steve Miller, University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee; Amigos Library Services, Inc., NELINET, SOLINET, and the OCLC Institute. For more information, contact the OCLC Institute (http://www.oclc.org/institute) or Amy Lytle (lytlea@oclc.org) Erik Jul Executive Director OCLC Institute jul@oclc.org ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:42:51 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] volunteer at PLA conference in Phoenix (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Julie James Subject: volunteer at PLA conference in Phoenix For those lucky enough to be attending next week's Public Library Association conference in Phoenix, please consider volunteering an hour or two of your time to help out with the Internet Cafe. WE NEED volunteers to help folks get to their email, report computer problems, and generally keep things running smoothly. Wednesday, March 13, 4 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 8:30 - 4:00 p.m. YOU WILL BENEFIT by getting involved in the association, meeting fellow attendees, and getting first dibs on a computer yourself. Very minimal techie knowledge required. Please send me an e-mail with your preferred time and a second choice. Thank You!! Julie Julie James * jjames@co.davidson.nc.us Thomasville Public Library 14 Randolph Street Thomasville, NC 27360 336/474-2696 * new e-mail, new job, new home, new life From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:43:44 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Why I am a librarian - 24 years later (not as long as Dale Ricklefs) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "John Richmond" Subject: Why I am a librarian - 24 years later (not as long as Dale Ricklefs) I found Dale Ricklefs's response to the "why I am a librarian" question interesting. Because I find that, at this point, there isn't much that is intellectually engaging or stimulating about the profession...or maybe it's the position I'm in. Which is administration, where I never intended to be, but I started out there, and here I am. Yes, there is fine-tuning of programs, and there's always another technological challenge ahead...but is, say, buying a new server, hosting our own website, and perhaps considering mp3 technology intellectually stimulating? (Is this a rhetorical question?) I find myself in the same position as Dale, somewhat, though she is in a city library, and I am not, i.e., casting about for projects or visions or something that will prove stimulating...though from what I read in the papers, some of my local officials and/or politicians could use some arbitration and mediation and negotiation--to reflect what it sounds like Dale's doing--and perhaps I could put some of my *pastoral* skills to work. As for why I became a librarian--somewhat different, the reasons, this last time, after being out of the profession for awhile, than the first time around--well, I would represent a library/information science school dean's nightmare, if I were to be interviewed now as a potential lib. school student. Because I became a librarian, to a great extent, because I (retro alert, retro alert!) *loved books*. And still do. When I was a child, I went with my mother at least once a week to what was then the Topeka Public Library (it's gotten a grander name since then, and more comprehensive funding, to go along with the name). Despite a generally crabby children's librarian--I guess she was a children's librarian--maybe she was "only" a "paraprofessional"--I persisted in checking out books. I grew up in a house filled with books, in a family in which education was highly valued, grandparents and some great-grandparents had gone to college long before people were going to college, etc. Also, some librarians (did they have the MLS?? beats me, I just thought of them as librarians) were very kind. When my younger brother was laid up in traction with a broken leg for six weeks, circa 1962, in the hospital across the street from the TPL, the Crabby One personally selected books for my mother to take to my brother. Later, when I was a 12-year-old weirdo (in the eyes of my peers), and had discovered opera, an enthusiastic fine arts librarian let me check out, against library policy, complete opera recordings which only teachers were allowed to check out. Hope he never was found out. He did disappear, at some point, and I wondered what had happened to him. (Maybe he got a job as an administator somewhere...?) I knew nothing about "information," as we speak of it today, and I didn't have grand visions of my library as a 24/7 community center and/or center of the universe...I didn't know that the McBee cards used by the librarians (MLS or no MLS) were called McBee cards...and I never really went to a reference desk to ask an Information Specialist for anything. I loved books, magazines, records, and there were a couple of people who treated me well...albeit sometimes crabbily. (That children's person must've had a heart of gold underneath the gruff exterior.) Anyway, now I'm not sure what it is about the bidness that inspires me, but there certainly were enough reasons in the beginning. I fear that as a director, in questionable fiscal times, I will have to become what university presidents have become, i.e., mere fund raisers, and that gives me the heebie-jeebies. Meanwhile, it keeps food on the table, my one-income-family from going naked, and...as with Dale, so with me: I am seeking Fulfillment elsewhere, while smiling benevolently upon my place of employment, contemplating library district law and an upcoming budget process that will be weirder than any I've ever imagined, with ordinances and levies and...well, I fully expect PLA and four days in Phoenix to turn me around, inside out and upside down, and I will return to the tundra of central IL renewed and full of Vision. John Richmond, Director Alpha Park Public Library District 3527 South Airport Road Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 Voice: (309) 697-3822, ext. 12 Fax: (309) 697-9681 E-mail: jrichmond@alphapark.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:44:11 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: library dreams (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Darlene Smithwick" Subject: Re: library dreams Recently, I had a dream that our reference desk was in Walmart. We were located between the snack bar and the checkout counters and we stayed very busy. The worst part was dodging shopping carts to get to the reference books. Darlene M. Smithwick Reference & Adult Services Coordinator 3131 Electric Road SW Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 772-7507 (540) 772-2131 FAX dsmithwick@co.roanoke.va.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:44:16 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Filtering Software: The Religious Connection (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Filtering Software: The Religious Connection Filtering Software: The Religious Connection http://netizen.uoregon.edu/documents/religious2.html "This report reviews the relationships of eight filtering companies whose products are currently being used in U.S. public schools, or that are marketing their products for use in public schools. This report reviews the relationships of eight filtering software companies with conservative religious organizations. Some of the filtering companies are providing filtering services to conservative religious ISPs that are representing to their users that the service filters in accord with conservative religious values. Some of the filtering companies appear to have partnership relationships with conservative religious organizations. Some filtering companies have been functioning as conservative religious ISPs and have recently established new divisions that are marketing services to schools. Most of the companies have filtering categories in which they are blocking web sites presenting information known to be of concern to people with conservative religious values -- such as non-traditional religions and sexual orientation -- in the same category as material that no responsible adult would consider appropriate for young people." __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® "Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:44:24 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] "Beginners Genealogical Research on the Internet" Web-based (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Diane K. Kovacs" Subject: "Beginners Genealogical Research on the Internet" Web-based "Beginners Genealogical Research on the Internet" Web-based Workshop This workshop is free, but registration is required for communications with the instructor - you will *not* be put on a mailing list. Register anytime to work-at-your-own pace in 2002 with the instructor through e-mail and Web. Agenda Syllabus at http://www.kovacs.com/genbegin.html Register at http://www.kovacs.com/register.html Overview In this Web-based hands-on workshop, students will learn the basics of genealogical research within the context of using the Internet for genealogical research. Audience No genealogical research knowledge is assumed. The workshop might also be useful for those who assist others in doing genealogical research. Participants should know how to use Netscape or Internet Explorer 4.5 or higher to interact with the Web-based materials. Materials All materials will be online on interactive Web pages. Color printed packets will be priority mailed to each participant on receipt of payment, or purchase order. Instructor: Diane K. Kovacs Genealogical Research on the Web 2002 Neal-Schuman http://www.neal-schuman.com/db/1/281.html Diane K. Kovacs - Kovacs Consulting Internet & World Wide Web Training From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:45:25 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FTX Patron Self Checkout? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Ed Veal" Subject: FTX Patron Self Checkout? Is there anyone out there who is using the FTX Patron Self Checkout system from Vernon? We are currently using the 3M Self Check system and considering changing. I am putting together a cost analysis for the two. All input is welcome. **************************************************************** Edward Veal (eveal@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us) Library Computer Specialist / Web Master Lubbock City-County Library http://library.ci.lubbock.tx.us Mahon Library 1306 9th St. Lubbock, TX 79401 voice: 806-775-2849 fax: 806-775-2827 ******************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:46:08 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Directors and library degrees (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Sheridan Subject: Re: Directors and library degrees I did not have a library degree when I started working as a library director but I am glad that I made the sacrifice of time and money earn my library degree. First, my library board saw me in a different light and I have received wage increases to the point where my earnings are competitive, not top drawer be at least comfortable. Second, I noticed that in representing the library at non-library functions I am accorded more respect because of the degree. Third, it has instilled confidence in what I do at the library and this confidence projects itself to my staff because they know that if they have a question my degree gives my answer a level of authority that it would not otherwise have. Into the seventies the only requirement for becoming a lawyer in Michigan was that you had to read the law under the guidence of a licensed lawyer and pass the bar exam. I do not think that this is true anymore but I may be mistaken. Those lawyers who read the law and passed the bar exam were fully lawyers in the eyes of the courts but who had more customer confidence, the self-taught lawyer or the degreed lawyer? Who would you have more confidence. Non-degreed librarians do a great job and probably do the lion's shrare of work in all libraries but they are not accorded the level of respect that degreed persons are given, not only within the library profession but by the public at large. Only when the general public accords librarians respect do wages and benefits meet respectable levels. When the attitude of the general public is, "Anyone can do that job.", the profession will suffer. Finally, while you can learn a lot on the job and in workshops, you will not be exposed to the wide range of knowledge involved in librarianship. It is the general, in-depth education that gives a degreed librarian an edge over the non-degreed librarian. This is why we need to make sure that leadership positions should be filled with degreed person. If we as a profession will not demand the highest standards for ourselves we will not be able to get the powers that be to take libraries and librarianship seriously. John S. John Sheridan St. Charles District Library 104 W. Spruce St. St. Charles, Mi. 48655 jsherid@vlc.lib.mi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:46:17 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Theft Detection Systems - Results of Survey (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: SARusso2000@aol.com Subject: Theft Detection Systems - Results of Survey Results of the inquiry I sent to NH and US libraries over the Internet, asking if libraries serving communities of our size (15,000 population or less) had theft detection systems. I received 12 relevant replies: Ten librarians thought theft detection systems were justified, cost-effective, and did not cause patrons to be disaffected. Comments: “worth the expense and effort†“selectmen were quick to appropriate money when I said that the system would pay for itself in 3 years†“Our patrons were saddened that we had to install a device, saddened that we had to resort to that. Overall they were understanding.†“…cut our theft rate by 90%†“The visible security gate is a great deterrent…†“Our library is in a small, upscale suburb and we would be robbed blind without a detection system…. Media in particular would be flying out the door.†“…I am very glad our system was installed with the new building five years ago.†“I think most people are used to these systems in stores and don't take offense.†“Reminds people who might forget to check materials out.†“…our annual loss was reduced from 364 to only 60 books†Two librarians thought detection systems were not worth it, and that they created bad PR: They saw these drawbacks: cost of equipment purchase faulty equipment staff time to put in strips and sensitize/desensitize materials false alarms sensitizers may damage videos and audiotapes “the image it projects is not worth it†Problems with systems: staff time putting strips in more work for staff who will have to desensitze/resensitize materials as they circulate staff have to be at Circ Desk at all times to stop people who set off alarm embarrassment, when alarm is set off due to staff mistake/equipment malfunction when patron runs through door after alarm is set off and cannot be stopped poor service from companies installing/servicing equipment (cited by several people) A bypass procedure would solve some of the problems. (“A bypass procedure is a lot less labor intensive that a full circulating procedure. With a bypass system, your materials stay sensitized the entire time and your staff passes them around the security gate.†Materials would be tattle-taped, but circ. items would not have to be desensitized at check out or resensitized upon return.) This would involve having the Circ Desk next to the exit door. Benefits: Major reduction in unauthorized removal of library materials. Less of a need to use budgeted funds to replace missing items; able to devote more money to purchasing new materials. Thanks to all who responded - I really appreciate your thoughts and opinions! - Steve Russo, Hollis (NH) Social Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:46:21 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference Service Guidelines (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joyce Vitali Subject: Reference Service Guidelines Has anyone developed a set of service standards or guidelines used in training new reference librarians at public service desk? We are developing guidelines and would appreciate input for other libraries. Please email jvitali@westport.lib.ct.us __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - sign up for Fantasy Baseball http://sports.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 4 17:46:27 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:00 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] The LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: The LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund The LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund http://www.merrittfund.org/ Was established as a special trust in memory of Dr. LeRoy C. Merritt. It is devoted to the support, maintenance, medical care, and welfare of librarians who, in the Trustees' opinion, are: * Denied employment rights or discriminated against on the basis of sex, sexual preference, race, color, creed, or place of national origin; * Threatened with loss of employment or discharged because of their stand for the cause of intellectual freedom, including promotion of freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and the freedom of librarians to select items for their collections from all the world's written and recorded information. The trust is not an American Library Association fund. How to Donate to the LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund http://www.merrittfund.org/donate.html The Merritt Fund is supported solely by donations and contributions from concerned groups and individuals. Contributions to the Merritt Fund are not tax-exempt, because they are used to give direct aid to individuals without reference to Internal Revenue Service requirements regarding tax-exempt organizations. Hence, contributions do not qualify as personal tax dedications for donors. Regular monthly, quarterly, or annual contributions are essential. Please contribute now and as often as possible. To add an image/link to the Merritt Humanitarian Fund, visit the Merritt Fund Committee of the Intellectual Freedom Round Table at http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ifrtmerritt.html __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® "Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 5 22:47:04 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Libraians wirthout degrees (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 17:52:53 -0500 From: Bonnie Young To: PUBLIB Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Re: Libraians wirthout degrees Subject: Re: Librarians without degrees In response to the message from James Casey on librarians without degrees, I used to be one of those library directors. Without a degree, I was dedicated, committed and hard-working, and our library service (at the smaller Adamstown Area Library) was outstanding. Today, I am the same person, and we serve our Lititz, PA community (I am now at a larger library) with the same drive and enthusiasm I had before my degree - yet there is a difference - I now have an understanding of librarianship that I did not have before, and I have gained skills in technology that I would not otherwise have learned. Before my degree, I would have said the MLS did not matter. But now I can see why the degree is necessary. The knowledge I obtained in library school has given me a vision that I did not have before. Bonnie Young, Director Lititz Public Library www.lititzlibrary.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 5 22:47:32 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] The Top Librarian Personalities On The Web (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Blake Carver" Subject: The Top Librarian Personalities On The Web Hi All, I've put together The LISNews.com Top Librarian Personalities on the Web, it's a list of people that, for one reason or another, have stood out in the crowded field of online librarians. The list was based on votes by librarians and others in the library field and includes names like Walt Crawford, Marylaine Block, Karen Schneider, and more. You can view the list and details on how I put it together at: http://www.lisnews.com/article.php3?sid=20020303191829 ------------ Blake Carver LISNews.com Librarian and Information Science News http://www.lisnews.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 5 22:51:58 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: Director posting Message-ID: Library Director, Whatcom County Library System 5205 Northwest Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 Deadline: April 30, 2002 Open until filled SALARY RANGE: $59,280 - $73,300 Hiring salary depends upon qualifications DUTIES: Manage the Whatcom County Library System to assure the accomplishmentof the library's mission, goals, and objectives. Responsible for long-range planning, financial management, personnel management, and public relations. Reports to Library Board of Trustees. The library system serves 99,000 residents with 9 branch libraries and a bookmobile, a staff of 70 FTE, an annual circulation of over one million, and an annual budget of $4 million. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters in Library Science and State of Washington Library Certificate. Minimum of 8 years library experience with at least 4 in an administrative capacity. BENEFITS: Competitive benefit package APPLICATION: Submit a completed WCLS application packet to: Sigrid Brorson, Interim Director sbrorson@qwest.net Whatcom County Library System 5205 Northwest Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 Telephone: 360-384-3150 FAX: 360-384-4947 Application packet must include: 1) Completed WCLS application form 2) List of 3 professional references 3) Cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing experiences and abilities related to: a) long-range planning, b) financial management, c) working with boards and committees, d) personnel management, and e) public relations 4) Professional resume DEADLINE: Completed application packets must be received by 5:00 PM on April 30, 2002 when screening will begin. Position open until filled. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:49:48 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB Buttons (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: PUBLIB Buttons Susan Colowick created a delightful button design for PUBLIB. I tossed them on the Web: http://www.bluehighways.com/buttons/ Anyone with a button-maker who would like to make PUBLIB buttons... we will reward you handsomely (right, folks?)! Of course, if your library or company produces the button... your company name could get on there as the button's sponsor. Also, I have heard from several people interested in going out to supper Wednesday AND Thursday. How about some recommendations of a place not too far from Christine's suite for Thursday? (For Wednesday, I'd love to go to a real "joint" with really good Mexican food... anyone else?) Are we really less than 2 weeks to PLA? I better get hold of my panel's team and make sure we're ready to wow you! ---------------------------------------------- Karen G. Schneider kgs@lii.org http://lii.org Coordinator, Librarians' Index to the Internet lii.org New This Week: http://lii.org/ntw lii.org: Information You Can Trust! ---------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:49:56 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library News Daily via e-mail (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Peter Scott Subject: Library News Daily via e-mail You can now receive a daily digest of items from the Library News Daily weblog in your e-mail box. Just go to: http://www.lights.com/scott/ then fill in the form in the left column. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:50:00 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Report of Campaign for America's Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Report of Campaign for America's Libraries Following is a report updating activities regarding the Campaign for America's Libraries. Please post this report to any list that you wish in order to keep people informed about the Campaign . There is great news to share about The Campaign for America's Libraries as we head into this new year. The campaign now has more than 1,000 libraries on board thanks to the efforts of public, school, academic and special libraries nationwide, as well as state chapters, state libraries and regional cooperatives around the country. The campaign has provided these organizations with a brand and a program that is serving the broadest array of marketing and communications initiatives -- from developing new programs and services to advocating for new buildings and more funding. The flexibility of the @ your library* brand has done exactly what it was intended to do - offer libraries a creative way to customize their marketing efforts to meet their needs while being a part of a larger, national program. The January issue of American Libraries (pgs 70-75) provides a wonderful description of how libraries are participating and ideas on how to get involved. Here are a few additional examples: Redefining "normal" @ your library (Milner Library, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois) Fundraising campaign brochure theme to raise $3 million for the library. Reeling you in @ your library (Richard Bland College Library, Petersburg, Virginia) Communications campaign to raise awareness of the library Richard Peck @ your library (Blue Valley High School, Stilwell, Kansas) Writing workshop led by 2001 Newbery Award winner Richard Peck Families reading together @ your library (Burkeville Elementary School, Burkeville, Texas) Program to encourage family reading Read about…home improvements @ your library (Andover Public Library, Andover, Kansas) Program to get word out into the community about library resources. Flyers were hung in shops and offices throughout the community including a local Home Depot. Relax! @ your library (Missoula Public Library, Missoula, Montana) Program to promote the library as a place to enjoy and relax Connect @ your library (SELCO [Southeastern Libraries Cooperating], Rochester, Minnesota) Billboard campaign to raise awareness of the system's libraries Be an advocate @ your library (Westchester Library System, Ardsley, New York) Brochure theme to promote library advocacy As many of you know, National Library Week is coming up April 14-20. National Library Week is the perfect opportunity for libraries to get involved in the @ your library campaign if they have not done so already. We are pleased to announce that the Omaha (Neb.) Public Library is the winner of the 2002 Grolier National Library Week Grant, a $4000 annual award sponsored by Grolier Publishing Co. and administered by the ALA Public Awareness Committee. The award is given to a U.S. library for the best proposal for a public awareness campaign in support of National Library Week. This year, ALA received 74 applications - the highest number ever. Libraries were asked to develop proposals around the @ your library brand. The Omaha Public Library will partner with Nebraska StoryArts, a non-profit organization that produces storytelling activities around the state, to produce its program, Find your story @ your library. The program's goal is to demonstrate the power of individuals finding and telling their own stories. It also showcases how the library is a community center that brings people together. National Library Week (April 14-20) also marks the launch of an exciting, new, national initiative sponsored by ALA called Rediscover America @ your library. The program is designed to showcase the essential role of libraries and librarians to our democracy and convince policymakers and the public that libraries and librarians are needed now, more than ever. During National Library Week, ALA will be conducting a national radio publicity campaign with library spokespeople discussing the importance of libraries to our communities. There is also a new video about the program available for purchase from the Public Information Office. For ideas on how libraries can get involved, see the campaign Website at www.ala.org/@yourlibrary/rediscoverAmerica. The campaign offers libraries of all types opportunities to participate in national partnerships. A new Put It in Writing @ your library program with Woman's Day Magazine will kick off during National Library Week. Woman's Day is sponsoring a national essay contest for unpublished women writers that runs until August 1 and is hosting writing programs in eight libraries around the country during National Library Week featuring their writers. These workshops are free to the public and are designed to motivate new writers and to showcase the role of libraries and their resources in the creative process. Nancy Kranich, ALA immediate past president, is featured in an article about the partnership in the March issue of Woman's Day, which just hit the stands. More details can be found at www.ala.org/@yourlibrary/putitinwriting. In addition, a grand slam 21st century literacy initiative with Major League Baseball starts this spring, with promotional materials available beginning National Library Week from ALA Graphics. The program is called Hit a Homerun @ your library and it will launch on the first-ever Baseball Literacy Day coming in May. For more information, see the campaign Web site at www.ala.org/@yourlibrary/homerun. I would like to thank all of you for your continued support of the campaign. The level of participation in the program demonstrates that the word is getting out about this multi-year public education effort. You, of course, are our best ambassadors for the program. I hope that you will share this campaign update with your members and encourage their involvement. If you or your members have any questions about the campaign, please contact Deborah Davis or Megan Humphrey in the Public Information Office. They are always looking for great examples to share of how libraries are participating. If you know of any participating libraries, please encourage them to send a description of their involvement to atyourlibrary@ala.org and to mail sample materials to PIO. Thank you. Deborah L. Davis, Manager @ your library The Campaign for America's Libraries 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2148 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:50:05 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] periodicals free (for shipping) to a good home (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Don Litzer Subject: periodicals free (for shipping) to a good home McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin is making space by deaccessioning back issues of several periodicals. If you are interested in any of the periodicals listed below, please let me know as soon as possible. If you are interested, we will let you have them for the cost of getting them to you (which we can discuss in detail once you express an interest). While we honor first-come first-served as a general principle, we also reserve the right to consider other factors, such as demonstrated need or value to your collection, your willingness to take entire runs, etc., in allocating materials. Let me know if you have any other questions! Title Format Years Deaccessioned Shelf space occupied American Heritage Print 1970-1996 1.75 Film 1970-1980 included Atlantic Monthly Print(bound) 1857-1933 9.50 Print(loose) 1934-1993 5.50 Better Homes & Gardens Print 1965-1996 2.50 Business Week Film 1967-2001 2.00 Family Handyman Print 1973-1990 .75 Good Housekeeping Print 1950-1998 5.75 Harper's Print(loose) 1934-1993 4.67 Ladies Home Journal Print 1978-1996 1.50 Film 1965-1977 included McCall's Print 1981-1996 1.75 Film 1965-1980 included Mechanix Illustrated Print 1952-1965(scattered),1966-84 1.25 Ms. Print 1976-1997 1.00 Nation Print 1983-1997 2.25 Film 1967-1982 included National Geographic Print(loose) 1934-1989 included New Republic Print 1978-1998 2.25 New York Times Book Review Film 1985-1994 .50 New York Times Magazine Film 1984-1991 .50 People Print 1974-1996 5.00 Popular Mechanics Print 1951-1980 3.50 Popular Science Print 1939-1940(bound),1945-1995 5.25 Readers Digest Film 1967-1974 .25 Science News Film 1984-1994 .25 Vogue Print 1965-1999 5.75 Workbench Print 1956-1980 .50 Don Litzer Head of Adult Services McMillan Memorial Library 490 E. Grand Avenue Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 (715) 423-1040 "Happiness = Reality - Expectations" ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:50:12 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of March 5, 2002 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Valerie Worrell Subject: Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of March 5, 2002 Sno-Isle Regional Library System has a Librarian - Children's Services at the Lynnwood Library in Washington State. Job #0217, Closes 03/15/02. For more information and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity, please visit our website at www.sno-isle.org/jobs Sender: "Susan Hill" Subject: PLA Question To PLA folks: Does anyone know if there will be an "onsite" postal facility in the = exhibit hall this year? I think in the past, there hasn't been one at = PLA. Does anyone have any info? And, if there is no post office, are = we allowed to wheel in our collapsible wheeled bags to carry off our = treasures? We will have most vendors simply mail us catalogs and info, = but there always seems to be neat posters, books, etc. that we pick up. = Thanks in advance! Susan ********************************************************** Susan N. Hill, Director/Editor Paulding County Carnegie Library Rural Library Services Newsletter 205 S. Main Street Paulding, Ohio 45879 (419) 399-2032 (voice) (419) 399-2114 (fax) hillsa@oplin.lib.oh.us (e-mail) http://www.pauldingcountylibrary.org (URL) *********************************************************** ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:50:30 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] download the PLA conference program to your PDA! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Julie James Subject: download the PLA conference program to your PDA! PLA Conferencegoers: Palm users can download the conference program!! See the link below. You'll need about 350K of space on your device. With the touch of an icon you can add programs to your datebook, including hotel & room numbers. Very spiffy, even on my low-budget m100 Palm. Julie James p.s. don't forget to schedule your volunteer time! > -----Original Message----- > From: Nicole Wheatley [SMTP:nwheatley@ala.org] > Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 1:23 PM > To: pla-leaders@ala.org > Subject: [PLA-LEADERS:312] download the PLA conference program to > your PDA! > > Dear leaders, > > We have some exciting conference news to pass along that is new this > year! Download the conference program and late-breaking conference > information to your personal digital assistant (PDA). The program is > now available for PDA downloading on the PLA website and will also be at > beam stations located throughout the convention center. The web address > is: http://www.pla2002.mobileplanit.com. > > ******************************************************* > Nicole M. Wheatley > Program Coordinator > Public Library Association > a division of the American Library Association > 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago IL, 60611 > phone: 800-545-2433, ext. 5026 > fax: 312-280-5029 > e-mail: nwheatley@ala.org > http://www.pla.org > ******************************************************* > Don't miss the 9th National PLA Conference in > Phoenix, Arizona, March 12-16, 2002! > http://www.pla.org/conf02/index.html > ******************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:50:40 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1964 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Neligh Public Library Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1964 Landmark Audio at Boulder, CO replaces lost, damaged, whatever your patrons do to the tapes, when you lease from Landmark. Very pleasant people to do business with.> > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:50:51 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Challenging homework assignments (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "B. Heather Campbell" Subject: Challenging homework assignments At a branch where I once worked, we helped high school students with a twice-a-year Supreme Court case assignment. It sounds straightforward enough but the cases the teacher chose were often so obscure that they weren't in many of our most-complete reference books, let alone in our books of landmark Supreme Court cases. He assigned between 15-20 cases to his classes each time. When our resources and that of the Main Library and other branches were exhausted, students had to check the County Law Library to complete the assignment. Parents complained to the school without success. When we contacted the teacher, he was refused to talk to us about the assignment, let alone work with us to help alleviate the situation. His supervisor apologized to us for his attitude but gave us the impression that her hands were tied. That high school course at that particular high school was the only one in the county was the only one that had this assignment. In pre-Internet days, there weren't enough sources to go around; some were vandalized during the course of the assignment. After Internet came to JPL, there was a site or two that had the information the students needed, but we had too few PCs to meet the demand this assignment generated. Even with the Internet, some cases were hard to find, sometimes because the wrong spelling was given for names in the case. The students were supposed to be doing this assignment on their own, but ended dividing up the cases and working in groups. Another time I remember involved Whole Language class a 6th grader was taking. The assignment was to find the width of a mountain. Then there was the time, 50 or more 6th graders were assigned Kafka's Metamorphosis and told to read it or they would receive a failing grade. The school did not provide copies of the book to the students. The library system, at the time of the assignment, owned 5 copies of the book. I've been working in this system for almost 23 years; I've only encountered one teacher that came into the library to see if the resources were there for his students to complete the assignment he was planning. B. Heather Campbell, Senior Librarian Big Kahuna of Main Fiction Main Library Volunteer Coordinator Literature and History Department Jacksonville Public Library Jacksonville, Florida 32202 heatherc@coj.net 904-630-2367 Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. -- Dr. Seuss in _The Lorax_ ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:50:59 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Info Graphix (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: George Dawson Subject: Info Graphix Our library is looking at the possibility of getting the Microfilm ScanPro by Info Graphix. Is there another library out there who is familiar with this product? Any help would be appreciated. George Dawson Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Public Library 100 W. Academy Street Brenham, Texas 77833 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:51:02 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ASTM Standards (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Edith Parsons Subject: ASTM Standards This message has been cross posted: My public library has had a standing order for the Annual Book of ASTM Standards for a number of years. We are considering cancelling the print version and going with their "Standards Subscription" service. This is essentially a "choose as you go" arrangement whereby subscribers pre-pay and are then entitled to view, download, and print their choice of 25 (or 50 or 200) ASTM standards over a 12 month period. I am interested in hearing from other libraries that have tried this online service. I would specifically like to know how you administer this service. Does your library absorb the costs, or do you pass these costs on to your customers? How user friendly is this product? Have there been significant cost savings? Thanks for your help. Edith Parsons B.A., M.L.S. Manager, Information Services Edmonton Public Library 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2V4 Phone: (780) 496-7022 eparsons@epl.ca From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:51:08 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Desk shifts (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Ellen Thompson" Subject: Desk shifts This has probably been addressed at some point on this listserv. I = thought I'd check again. We would like to know how long staff in your = library is scheduled to work on the reference desk and on the = circulation desk. 2-3 hours? 5-6 hours? Do you have staff work a = morning shift and then a later afternoon shift? Just one desk shift per = day? Your input will be greatly appreciated. Please send to me = directly ethompson@coosnet.com Thanks! Ellen Thompson, Assistant Library Director Coos Bay Public Library ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:51:13 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ALAET - March 6, 2002 - No. 74 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: kmccook@tampabay.rr.com Subject: ALAET - March 6, 2002 - No. 74 A LIBRARIAN AT EVERY TABLE March 6, 2002. No. 74. Sources and Sites for librarians building community. http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/a-librarian-at-every-table/ A NEW DESIGN FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP The Pew Partnership has just released a report, Crafting a New Design for Civic Leadership, that documents the lessons learned from the Civic Entrepreneur Initiative, a program aimed at equipping new leaders to take action in their communities. http://www.pew-partnership.org/pdf/pceireport.pdf NEW PATRIOTISM PROJECT The New Patriotism Project is moving Americans beyond flag-waving to a higher level of public and political engagement. The initiative is providing people with the tools and vision to improve the way political leaders, the news media and citizens conduct themselves, community by community across the country. Project of the Harwood Institute. http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/newpatriotism/index.html BIBLIO-BUILD BiblioBuild is an exciting new collaborative project, an opportunity to fund and construct a home for a deserving Rochester area family. It is the first such project sponsored by library employees and friends anywhere! We hope to make this new home reader-friendly, complete with bookshelves, books, a computer and library cards. This project is part of the highly successful Flower City Habitat for Humanity program.(thanks RT). http://www.bibliobuild.org/ .. -- Kathleen de la Peña McCook kmccook@tampabay.rr.com University of South Florida, Library & Information Science A Librarian at Every Table http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/a-librarian-at-every-table/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:51:18 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] space planning (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Powell Subject: space planning Hi, The Boerne Library is beginning an expansion project. Does someone have a resource or ballpark estimates on these questions: 1. What is the optimium ratio of space between staff and public areas in public libraries? 2. Is there a sq. foot figure on how much work space an individual should have? 3.Is there an figure how many staff people are needed for what amount of public space? ===== JOHN F. POWELL, MLIS __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:51:22 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] CIPA Legal Defense: Please Help (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: CIPA Legal Defense: Please Help March 6, 2002 To: Our Colleagues From: Office for Intellectual Freedom and ALA Development Office Almost one year ago today, on March 20, 2001, the American Library Association (ALA) filed suit to challenge the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). This Act requires public libraries that receive federal funding to install and enforce the use of blocking software on all computers with Internet access. ALA filed suit, not only because of the flawed nature of filtering software, but also because CIPA violates the First Amendment and hinders the ability of libraries to fulfill their responsibility to provide access to information. A trial date has been set for March 25, 2002. For the most current information on the legal challenge, please visit http://www.ala.org/cipa During this difficult time, librarians must continue to be at the forefront of efforts to preserve and promote access to information and free expression, not an easy task anywhere, any time. In this light, we need your help today. In order to meet funding needs for this legal challenge, ALA launched its campaign to raise $1.3 million for the CIPA Legal Fund. Thanks to many ALA member libraries, divisions, chapters, affiliates, and others, we are nearly halfway to our fund-raising goal. Please visit http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html to make your gift to the CIPA Legal Fund and join ALA in our fight to protect intellectual freedom and equity of access. Please consider a contribution that will express your personal commitment to keeping Americas libraries safe from censorship. By defending intellectual freedom, even during times of uncertainty, librarians help to ensure that intellectual freedom will remain one of our most treasured freedoms. See also What You Can Do To Oppose CIPA http://www.ala.org/cipa/whatyoucandocipa.html __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 1 + 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:51:31 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] NEW: Questions and Answers on Privacy and Confidentiality (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: NEW: Questions and Answers on Privacy and Confidentiality The ALA IFC is developing a Questions and Answers on Privacy and Confidentiality to answer questions raised in comments to date on the draft Interpetation on privacy. The latest Q&A (updated 3/6/02), which will be continually expanded with new questions and answers, is available online at http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/privacyqanda.html See also Draft Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights on Privacy http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/draftprivacyinterpretation.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:51:41 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Freedom to Read Foundation Announces Slate for 2002 FTRF (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Freedom to Read Foundation Announces Slate for 2002 FTRF March 6, 2002 Slate for 2002 FTRF Election Announced http://www.ftrf.org/2002slate.html Ballots will be mailed April 1 to all persons holding paid memberships in the Foundation as of that date. How to join FTRF http://www.ftrf.org/joinftrf.html Ten candidates for the Freedom to Read Foundation Board of Trustees have been slated for the 2002 election by the nominating committee, composed of trustees Charles Levendosky, Burton Joseph, and Chair Vivian Wynn. Trustees to fill five vacancies on the Board will be chosen from the following list of candidates: Eliza Dresang Florida State University School of Information Studies Tallahassee, FL Herbert Foerstel National Security Archive Columbia, MD Agnes Griffen Tucson Pima Public Library Tucson, AZ Joel Hirschhorn Attorney, Hirschhorn & Bieber, P.A. Coral Gables, FL Joyce Meskis Tattered Cover Book Store Denver, CO Sam Morrison Broward County Libraries Division Fort Lauderdale, FL Stephen Silberstein Co-founder, Innovative Interfaces San Francisco, CA Vans Stevenson Motion Picture Association of America Washington, DC Tom Teepen Columnist, Cox News Service/N.Y. Times Wire Service Atlanta, GA Sylvia Turchyn Indiana Univ. School of Library & Info. Science Library Bloomington, IN According to Foundation election rules, at least two, and no more than three, candidates must be nominated for each vacancy on the Board. NOMINATION BY PETITION Persons who wish to nominate candidates by petition should submit twenty-five (25) signatures of current members of the Foundation in support of each candidate. Names of petition candidates, and the required signatures to support each, must be received by the Executive Director of the Foundation no later than March 25, 2002. For more information on the Freedom to Read Foundation election, please contact Jonathan Kelley, Freedom to Read Foundation, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611; (800) 545-2433, ext. 4226; Fax: 312-280-4227; jokelley@ala.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:51:49 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Cafe/Bookstore survey results summary (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "B. Heather Campbell" Subject: Cafe/Bookstore survey results summary Greetings! This information has been posted to two listservs and to individual posters who asked for survey results. Concerning the latter, if I have left out anyone who asked to be included in the mailing, I apologize. I'm a bit over my multi-tasking threshold and, as I share workroom PCs with the rest of the department, I am using the this e-mailer's Works In Progress feature to the max, hoping to finish and e-mail this by the end of the week. Some of you may remember a request for information I sent in early February asking about your experiences with cafes and bookstores in libraries. Thanks to the Better Jacksonville Plan, Jacksonville (FL) Public Library's new Main Library is due to open (from what we know now) on December 8, 2004. Plans are to include a cafe and a bookstore. I was asked to find out how other libraries were doing with their bookstores or cafes. Six libraries responded by e-mail. One library was contacted by phone by JPL's Facilities Planner; unfortunately, I don't have the results of that conversation. Posters also responded with suggestions such as giving me URLs to check and that I join the FOLUSA listserv and post the question. I was unable to do the latter due to the number of listservs I am on already and was unable to locate a listserv archive for FOLUSA. If someone else is on the FOLUSA listserv and can help me, please contact me. I thank everyone for the help and encouragement they offered. I was able to get some great information from Multnomah County Public Library's (Portland, OR) website: www.multcolib.org/products/entre/index.html . I haven't included the information from that site in this summary for two reasons: they state it very well and the site is worth a look AND this site is in their archives and some of the information may have changed. Another helpful website was: www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/content/p110800a.html . A major caveat on those looking at these sites: many of the URLs are no longer functioning and many of the e-mail addresses for contact persons are no longer valid. I also checked PUBLIB's archives and contacted those who asked or gave information on this subject in the past; the majority of the e-mail addresses I used were no longer valid. I also checked InfoTrac for articles on the subject. For those who are interested in more details, I have an Excel spreadsheet that features information by library. I can send a copy to you- if you don't mind cutting and pasting together 6 printouts to get the Big Picture. Summary of (mostly) Public Library Cafe and/or Bookstore Experience Survey February 2002: The six responding libraries are located in Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Florida, Michigan, and New Jersey. All are public libraries but one. That library was contacted because it was featured on one of the websites listed above. One library has a combined bookstore/cafe but it is off the library property. Two have cafes adjacent to the library. One library is using a former Borders as temporary quarters and the cafe can only be reached by going through the library. The library has adjusted its operating hours to accommodate the cafe's breakfast trade. Three do not have a cafe. Of those three, one has a Coffee Cart, the other two are either considering getting a coffee cart and providing a seating area or considering having vending machines installed. Only one respondent gave cafe square footage: 867 square ft total (preparation and seating areas). Three respondents mentioned that food and drink were allowed in their libraries; however, one library allows only covered drinks and one library encourages keeping food in the cafe area and does not allow food or drink near the computers. All cafes and coffee carts are managed and operated by contract with University Food Services or others. (WARNING-- You may want to have something to eat before or while you read the following) Menu offerings include: coffee, speciality coffees, coffee drinks, tea, sodas/soft drinks, sandwiches, paninis, salads, breakfast stuff, donuts, snakes, canned food, juice, water, desserts, quiche, wraps, muffins, bagels, soups and hot dishes. Rents and profits from cafes mentioned ranged from none (In one case, the Friends bookstore and Cafe located offsite share rent and utilities; the library receives no profit from the cafe) to rent paid to the city with a 5 year lease to rent paid plus a percentage of the profit (In January, this meant a $450 increase over December in one library). The coffee cart gives the library $6000 in revenue; the cart pays rent plus 5% of the profits. Of the five libraries that have bookstores, Friends Groups run 4 of the stores. One store was supposed to have been run by the Friends Group but ended up being run by volunteers under the leadership of a volunteer coordinator paid by local government. In one case, the bookstore is staffed by a Friends volunteer just a few times a week; the library staff takes monies from customers on an honor system when the Friends aren't there. Items sold in bookstores include: used books, glass jewelry, stationery, puppets, book/doll tie-ins, school supplies, diskettes, paper, index cards, gift items, paperbacks, library related gift items, jewelry and note cards produced by local artisans and sold on consignment, and used books that are donations from the community- not library discards. Bookstore revenues (when mentioned in the e-mails) ranged from $16,000 to $75,000 per year. Square footage on the bookstores (when mentioned) ranged from 120-250 square ft. In one case, the bookstore's space was supplemented by the use of book trucks in the lobby to display book sale books. Comments regarding both enterprises included: Instead of a bookstore, one respondent would sell books online; the Friends group for that library doesn't turn over its profit to the library. The respondent advocates hiring a Development Director and have Friends for advocacy only. One library was forced into building a smaller facility than planned. They hope for changes in the future and expansion of bookstore space during renovation. Another library is delighted with the success of its Coffee Cart commenting that they "don't have to move a muscle" to get the revenue. The university library cafe is having problems finding help to work in the cafe to keep it open nights. If they had it to do over, they would make the cafe bigger and have food prep onsite rather than bringing the food in from the university cafeteria. The public library with the offsite coffeehouse/bookstore ran into difficulties when the private owner of the coffeehouse "went under" and stuck the Friends group with the other half of the rent and utilities. The rent for the whole space also went up. They are pleased with the present owner; they are allowed to use coffeehouse space for programming as long as they buy coffee, etc. The library in its temporary quarters with the cafe has profited from the experience in other ways; they are looking to expand seating space in the cafe in their new facility due to the success of the current operation. The common thread that ran through all the responses concerning cafes is that library users love them. The common thread that ran through most of the responses concerning bookstores was the positive and integral role played by volunteers and Friends groups who ran them. Thanks again to all those who took the time and thoughtfulness in responding to my post. B. Heather Campbell, Senior Librarian Big Kahuna of Main Fiction Main Library Volunteer Coordinator Literature and History Department Jacksonville Public Library Jacksonville, Florida 32202 heatherc@coj.net 904-630-2367 Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. -- Dr. Seuss in _The Lorax_ ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:52:18 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] An opportunity to help (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Litrcynow@aol.com Subject: An opportunity to help More than 90% of the adults in your community who cannot read will not or can not get help to learn to read from the traditional literacy providers. Why? They are too ashamed, or they have schedule problems due to work or family commitments (childcare!) or they have transportation problems (no car, no public transportation). But a public library CAN provide materials that will enable them to learn to read by themselves, in the privacy of their own home, and on their own schedule. To find out how, visit http://www.literacy-now.org Jack A. Fenimore Literacy NOW, Inc. Providing a way for adults to learn to read by themselves in the privacy of their own home. See & hear how we do that at http://www.literacy-now.org ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:52:28 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] WebDewey (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Patty Latham Subject: WebDewey Is anyone from Tech Services out there any good at WebDewey? We just got it yesterday, and we're pretty befuddled having been used to the CD-rom, "Dewey for Windows." Does anyone know of some easy to read documentation (I never understand a word OCLC says)? Thanks for any help... Patty Latham Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Warren, Ohio From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:52:35 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] online reading log (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Donna Winter Subject: online reading log The TLN Technology Committee is exploring the possibility of creating a personal reading log databse for patrons. Before re-inventing the wheel, we thought we'd check to see if anyone has done such a project. We are thinking of doing a php database with username and password control so that each person has access to only his own reading log. ---------------------------- Donna Winter Livonia Civic Center Library Reference Librarian, Adult Services 32777 Five Mile Road email: dwinter@tln.lib.mi.us Livonia, Michigan phone: (734) 466-2494 ref. desk: (734) 466-2490 http://tln.lib.mi.us/~dwinter http://livonia.lib.mi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:52:42 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1965 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Sloan Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1965 Add to this list Palm Beach County, Florida, reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Susan Sloan Boca Raton Public Library Boca Raton, Florida > Topic No. 4 > > Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 14:41:27 -0800 (PST) > From: Nann Blaine Hilyard > To: publib > Subject: RE: What If Everyone Read the Same Book... > Message-ID: > > Waukegan, IL, is doing Steinbeck's The Pearl, and Milwaukee is doing Snow > Falling on Cedars. > > Nann > @the library in Lake Villa, Illinois > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jennifer Chilcoat [mailto:chilcoat@cals.lib.ar.us] > Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 8:19 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [PUBLIB] What If Everyone Read the Same Book... > > Thank you all for your prompt and helpful responses. I was asked to > summarize to the list. I am including only the city/town/library system and > the book chosen. Apologies if I fail to acknowledge the sponsoring library > or organization. There were quite a few, so quantity won out over quality, > although I sense that this list represents only the tip of the iceberg--the > Arkansas program did not turn up in the early results of my google search. > These are in no particular order. > > Buffalo, NY Queen of the Mist--Joan > Murray > Chicago To Kill a Mockingbird--Harper Lee > New Castle Co., DE Color of Water--James McBride > Cleveland Area Metro Lib. Sys. To Kill a Mockingbird--Harper Lee > Georgia Center for the Book To be announced > Swampscott, MA Hate Crime--Phyllis Karas > Arizona (yep, the state) Animal Dreams--Barbara Kingsolver > Cuyahoga Co. & neighboring libs. To Kill a Mockingbird--Harper Lee > Seattle Wild Life--Molly Gloss > Glastonbury, CT Where the Heart Is--Billie Letts > Nampa, ID Color of Water--James > McBride > Westport, CT The Giver--Lois Lowry > Gainesville, FL Diary of a Young Girl--Anne Frank > Boise, ID Housekeeping--Marilynne > Robinson > Rochester, NY The Sweet Hereafter--Russell Banks > Central NY (Onondaga Co.) A Lesson Before Dying--Ernest Gaines > Peoria, IL A Lesson Before > Dying--Ernest Gaines > Arkansas To Dance With the White > Dog--Terry Kay > > To Kill a Mockingbird seems to be the most popular title, with some > communities opting for the works of local writers. > > Many thanks to Ayinde Truxon, Valerie Smith, Cathy Caine, Beth Coughlin, > Anne Christensen, Jo-Ann Carhart, Penny Jeffrey, Miriam Neiman, Karen > Ganske, Anita Barney, Sharon Jackson, and Jenny Sevier for their help. > > Jennifer Chilcoat > Head of the Main Library > Central Arkansas Library System > 100 Rock St. > Little Rock, AR 72201 > voice 501/918-3031 > fax 501/375-7451 > ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:53:09 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] cataloger/reference position (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Maxine Bleiweis" Subject: cataloger/reference position Librarian, Cataloging and Reference. Energetic, service-oriented individual to perform cataloging of library materials in all formats, coordinate cataloging and processing duties and assist at the reference desk in a busy public library. Applicant should have experience cataloging print and non-print materials, using MARC format, Dewey Decimal Classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings, ANSCR, OCLC and other appropriate bibliographic utilities. Dynix experience preferred. Applicant must have ability to prioritize multiple assignments, strong interpersonal skills, superior customer service skills, knowledge of books, film, video and music. REQUIRED: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school program. Hiring range, $42,091 to $52,614. Benefits include health, long-term disability and life insurance. Send resume and names of three references to Maxine Bleiweis, Library Director, Westport Public Library, Arnold Bernhard Plaza, Westport, CT 06880. Applications accepted until the position is filled. E-mail: mbleiweis@westport.lib.ct.us. EOE From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:53:34 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PLA Sizzlin' Southwestern Supper (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lynn Daugherty" Subject: PLA Sizzlin' Southwestern Supper We have one ticket ($30) we will not be using to the PLA Sizzlin' Southwestern Supper, March 14. If anyone would like this ticket, it is yours for $30. We can arrange to meet at PLA somewhere to make the exchange.Lynn Daugherty, Director Jasper County Public Library 208 W. Susan, Rensselaer, IN 47978 219-866-5881 ldaugherty@jasperco.lib.in.us FAX:219-866-7378 library home page: www.jasperco.lib.in.us ledaugh@netnitco.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:53:41 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Childrens book/audio kits (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Judy Howington" Subject: Childrens book/audio kits I need recommendations for publishers/suppliers of Children's book (either paperback or hardback) and audiocassette kits in plastic hang bags. I particularly need Beginning readers and books for that age group. We already use Recorded Books. Thanks for the help. Judy Howington Assistant Director Tuscaloosa Public LIbrary 1801 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:53:45 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting--Fargo, ND (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Beth Postema Subject: Job Posting--Fargo, ND The Fargo Public Library is seeking a an energetic individual to join our staff as a Youth Services Librarian: Salary: $30,405 Number of Openings: 1 Degree Required: MLS Closing Date: April 1 Starting Date: Negotiable Benefits: standard benefits package Position Description: Under supervision, the incumbent will assist customers with informational and recreational reading needs. Provide group or one on one instructions to the public on how to use the library and its resources. Select age appropriate resources and maintains youth services collection. Assist in coordinating and implementing special programs and events. Evening and weekend work required. Other Skills and Knowledge: Master's degree in library science preferred; bachelor degree required. One to two years of professional library experience required, preferably including experience in collection development, library use instruction, and program development. Experience working with children in grades 1 through 7 required. Must be familiar with library computer systems and the Internet. Job Setting: The Fargo Public Library is a growing library system serving a population of nearly 100,000. Fargo has some of the best public schools in nation with a 98% graduation rate. The City of Fargo is the largest community in the state of North Dakota, this summer the library will be opening the first branch in the state. Interviews will be conducted at PLA; consult the Placement Center for further details. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to: From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:53:49 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting--Fargo, ND--Corrected (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Beth Postema Subject: Job Posting--Fargo, ND--Corrected > The Fargo Public Library is seeking a an energetic individual to join our > staff as a Youth Services Librarian: > > Salary: $30,405 > Number of Openings: 1 > Degree Required: MLS > Closing Date: April 1 > Starting Date: Negotiable > Benefits: standard benefits package > Position Description: Under supervision, the incumbent will assist > customers with informational and recreational reading needs. Provide group > or one on one instructions to the public on how to use the library and its > resources. Select age appropriate resources and maintains youth services > collection. Assist in coordinating and implementing special programs and > events. Evening and weekend work required. > Other Skills and Knowledge: Master's degree in library science preferred; > bachelor degree required. One to two years of professional library > experience required, preferably including experience in collection > development, library use instruction, and program development. Experience > working with children in grades 1 through 7 required. Must be familiar > with library computer systems and the Internet. > Job Setting: The Fargo Public Library is a growing library system serving > a population of nearly 100,000. Fargo has some of the best public schools > in nation with a 98% graduation rate. The City of Fargo is the largest > community in the state of North Dakota, this summer the library will be > opening the first branch in the state. > Interviews will be conducted at PLA; consult the Placement Center for > further details. > Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and the names of > three references to Director Charles Pace, 102 3rd St. N., Fargo, ND 58102 www.fargolibrary.org > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 6 21:53:55 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: He Knows What You've Been Checking Out (Dreher, Salon) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: FW: He Knows What You've Been Checking Out (Dreher, Salon) http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2002/03/06/libraries/index.html He Knows What You've Been Checking Out The USA PATRIOT act gives the government broad new powers to seize library and bookstore records -- and prevents librarians and booksellers from complaining. ---------------------------------------------- Karen G. Schneider kgs@lii.org http://lii.org Coordinator, Librarians' Index to the Internet lii.org New This Week: http://lii.org/ntw lii.org: Information You Can Trust! ---------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:43:09 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Friday Funnies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Carolyn Trout" Subject: Friday Funnies Last weekend we had ice and snow, and our children's librarian, Jennifer McQuilkin, had to reschedule a Dr. Seuss Read Across America program to this next Saturday. There was a community group called KLAS booked into our large meeting room for next Saturday, but their booking sheet indicated they expected only ten people to attend, so Jennifer called the KLAS contact person to ask if she could move them into a small meeting room so she could have the large room for her 100+ kiddies. This was their phone conversation: KLAS contact: Well, I don't know if I have the authority to make that decision about switching rooms. I am only the communications officer. I will have to talk with my captain. Jennifer: Your captain? What kind of a community group is KLAS? KLAS comm. officer: Why, we're the Klingons. Jennifer: Well, do you anticipate adding a dozen or more Klingons to your federation between now and next Saturday? If not, you will fit into the small meeting room. Unless you are going to have one of those blood battles with big swords. KLAS comm. officer: I guess it will be all right to switch. Jennifer: Thank you so much. This really helps me out. KLAS comm. officer: No problem. I'm really a fan of Dr. Seuss's books. I used to read them to my children all the time when they were little. They are so much better than this terrible Harry Potter stuff that forces magic on children. Jennifer: (unable to restrain herself) How can you say that about Harry Potter? You belong to a Klingon organization! KLAS comm. officer: Harry Potter is about MAGIC! WE are about SCIENCE!! Carolyn Trout Director, Joplin Public Library 300 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 64801 417-623-7953, Fax 417-625-4728 ctrout@joplinpubliclibrary.org http://www.joplinpubliclibrary.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:43:22 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Receipt Printers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: philip yates Subject: Receipt Printers I'd like to solicit some opinion, thoughts, or suggestions about issuing receipts to customers. We currently use an antiquated system of handwriting four part carbon receipts for customers who pay for lost books, damaged, books, etc. The information about the book and the customer has to be included on the receipt so that if they find the material and return it we can give a refund. How do you issue receipts? We have receipt printers that spit out due dates for customers and list f ines paid, but what do you do in cases like issuing receipts for lost books, damaged books, paying for out of county library card fees, etc. Philip Yates. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:43:29 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Childrens book/audio kits (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Joyce Mitchell" Subject: Re: Childrens book/audio kits I've ordered book/audio kits from Regent Book Company (www.regentbook.com). They usually repackage them into hangup bags. I also have catalogs from the following though I haven't ordered from them: ABC Audiobooks www.abcaudiobooks.com Live Oak Media www.liveoakmedia.com Weston Woods www.scholastic.com/westonwoods I order hangup bags from Monaco www.hangupbags.com Joyce L. Mitchell, Library Director Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield 305 Market Street Smithfield, NC 27577 (919) 934-8146 / Fax (919) 934-8084 The very best place to start! "A book is a garden carried in the pocket." -Chinese proverb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy Howington" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 7:06 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] Childrens book/audio kits > I need recommendations for publishers/suppliers of Children's book (either > paperback or hardback) and audiocassette kits in plastic hang bags. I > particularly need Beginning readers and books for that age group. We > already use Recorded Books. Thanks for the help. > > Judy Howington > Assistant Director > Tuscaloosa Public LIbrary > 1801 Jack Warner Parkway > Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:43:34 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] children's Audio/Book kits (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Judy Howington" Subject: children's Audio/Book kits I need recommendations for publishers/suppliers of Children's book (either paperback or hardback) and audiocassette kits in plastic hang bags. I particularly need Beginning readers and books for that age group. We already use Recorded Books. Thanks for the help. Judy Howington Assistant Director Tuscaloosa Public LIbrary 1801 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:43:37 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:01 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] guide for space planning (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sandra Robbers" Subject: guide for space planning The Wisconsin Division of Libraries, Technology and Community Learning have a space needs outline with Excel spreadsheet on their web site which is good place to start. It was written by library building consultant Anders Dahlgren when he worked for the state library agency. http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dlcl/pld/plspace.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sandy Robbers robbers@ifls.lib.wi.us Interim Director Indianhead Federated Library System 1538 Truax Blvd. Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-839-5082 Extension 16 FAX: 715-839-5151 IFLS Web Page: www.ifls.lib.wi.us ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:43:41 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Challenging homework assignments (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Kamm Subject: Re: Challenging homework assignments "B. Heather Campbell" wrote: > > At a branch where I once worked, we helped high school students with a > twice-a-year Supreme Court case assignment. It sounds straightforward > enough but the cases the teacher chose were often so obscure that they > weren't in many of our most-complete reference books, let alone in our > books of landmark Supreme Court cases. He assigned between 15-20 cases > to his classes each time. When our resources and that of the Main > Library and other branches were exhausted, students had to check the > County Law Library to complete the assignment. Parents complained to the > school without success. When we contacted the teacher, he was refused > to talk to us about the assignment, let alone work with us to help > alleviate the situation. His supervisor apologized to us for his > attitude but gave us the impression that her hands were tied. > > That high school course at that particular high school was the only one > in the county was the only one that had this assignment. In > pre-Internet days, there weren't enough sources to go around; some were > vandalized during the course of the assignment. After Internet came to > JPL, there was a site or two that had the information the students > needed, but we had too few PCs to meet the demand this assignment > generated. Even with the Internet, some cases were hard to find, > sometimes because the wrong spelling was given for names in the case. > The students were supposed to be doing this assignment on their own, but > ended dividing up the cases and working in groups. > I wonder if bringing the problem this particular teacher caused to the school board would have helped. My medium-sized public library has the Supreme Court Reporter (West's publication covering the U.S. Supreme Court), California Reporter (their edition of the California Appellate and Supreme Courts), and the digets covering the respective reporters. When someone asks us for a court case, our first question is: "Do you know which court decided the case?" If it's a lower federal court or from another state, the students are out of luck. I'd love to hear about a state whose superintendent of public instruction (that's what California calls the person elected to be in charge of the state's public education program) or state school board would require teachers to take a course on using libraries in order to get or retain their teaching credentials. Teachers should also be required to provide lessons for their students on using the library. -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor-at-Large, Sue Kamm Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers Think Blue Week 2000 email: suekamm@mindspring.com Visit my web page: http://suekamm.home.mindspring.com/index.htm "Good is not good when better is expected." -- Vin Scully From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:44:12 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] IT: New Anticensorware Report: BESS vs Image Search Engines (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Seth Finkelstein Subject: IT: New Anticensorware Report: BESS vs Image Search Engines Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:17:11 -0500 From: Seth Finkelstein To: Seth Finkelstein's InfoThought list Subject: IT: New Anticensorware Report: BESS vs Image Search Engines Available at: http://sethf.com/anticensorware/bess/image.php BESS vs Image Search Engines Abstract: This report investigates how N2H2's censorware treats several image search engines. N2H2/BESS turns out to blacklist popular general image searching sites as "Pornography". The cached images held by such sites are probably the cause. This is discussed as a deep dilemma of censorware, where general search facilities may be considered as tainted if they contain any cached forbidden material. -- Seth Finkelstein Consulting Programmer sethf@sethf.com http://sethf.com Seth Finkelstein's Infothought list - http://sethf.com/infothought/ http://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/19/technology/circuits/19HACK.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:44:19 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Post Office and luggage carts at PLA conference (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Barb Macikas" Subject: Post Office and luggage carts at PLA conference In response to Susan Hill’s question (publib 1966, No. 6) about a post office at the PLA National Conference, PLA has made arrangements with the business center in the convention center so attendees can mail packages and posters home from the conference. And yes, PLA allows collapsible luggage carts into the exhibit hall with the following caveats. First, this is a union hall and though chances are extremely low, the union could object to use of the carts. If they do, we will need to prohibit them on-site. Second, any closed container on a cart (not books!), could be confiscated by security—our security by necessity must be tighter than it has been in the past. Finally, users of carts should take care in crowded exhibit aisles as the carts are not always seen by others and are easily tripped over. Thanks for registering and see you in Phoenix. Barbara A. Macikas Deputy Director Public Library Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 t: 312-280-5025 f: 312-280-5029 e: bmacikas@ala.org Join us in Phoenix at the PLA National Conference March 12-16, 2002 www. pla.org Topic No. 6 Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 18:50:20 -0800 (PST) From: "Susan Hill" To: publib Subject: PLA Question Message-ID: To PLA folks: Does anyone know if there will be an "onsite" postal facility in the = exhibit hall this year? I think in the past, there hasn't been one at = PLA. Does anyone have any info? And, if there is no post office, are = we allowed to wheel in our collapsible wheeled bags to carry off our = treasures? We will have most vendors simply mail us catalogs and info, = but there always seems to be neat posters, books, etc. that we pick up. = Thanks in advance! Susan ********************************************************** Susan N. Hill, Director/Editor Paulding County Carnegie Library Rural Library Services Newsletter 205 S. Main Street Paulding, Ohio 45879 (419) 399-2032 (voice) (419) 399-2114 (fax) hillsa@oplin.lib.oh.us (e-mail) http://www.pauldingcountylibrary.org (URL) From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:44:23 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] For Sale: Locking CD cases in three styles: (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jan Heuss Subject: For Sale: Locking CD cases in three styles: These locking CD cases are for sale by the Ames Public Library, Ames, IA: 1. 1,780 gray Checkpoint cases. Each holds a single CD in a jewel case. There is one plastic key to unlock these cases. 2. 2,188 see-through acrylic Kwikcases. Each holds a single CD in a jewel case. Magnet unlocks this case. 3. 174 see-through acrylic Kwikcases. Each holds a double CD jewel case. Unlocks by the same magnet mention in #2 above. There are a total of seven unlocking magnets originally purchased for $200 each. We are asking $1 per case and will throw in the magnets for free. You pay shipping or pick them up here. First-come, first-serve. Interested parties may inquire via phone or e-mail. -- Jan Heuss Ames Public Library Media Department,515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-5665 FAX (515) 239-4571 jheuss@ames.lib.ia.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:44:27 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Nobel Laureate Oscar Arias (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Nobel Laureate Oscar Arias -----Original Message----- From: Beth Dempsey [mailto:Beth.Dempsey@gale.com] Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 7:18 AM To: 'weissman@main.morris.org'; 'kgs@bluehighways.com' Cc: Lori Bailey Subject: Can Gale post this message to PubLib? Hi Sara and Karen: Gale has invited Nobel Laureate Oscar Arias (think Arias Peace Plan) to speak at an event at PLA. We're delighted to report that he accepted our invitation and we'd like to open the opportunity to hear him speak to the PubLib listserv. (The preview of our Spanish Language resources is a very small piece of the evening.) Would it be possible to post the message below? Many thanks. The pleasure of your company is requested for an inspiring address by Dr. Oscar Arias and preview of Gale's new Spanish Language Resources. Background: Dr. Oscar Arias Dr. Oscar Arias was President of Costa Rica from 1986 to 1990 and was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his instrumental efforts in ending the decades of political violence that gripped the countries of Central America. Since the conclusion of his term in office, he has continued to be "a man of the people" promoting human development, global governance and human security. Oceano Grupo Editorial These high-quality Spanish-language references cover a wide variety of subject areas including everything from arts to health, geography to spirituality and biography and history. Thorndike Press Spanish-language Series in Large Print Features well-reviewed titles by popular Spanish-language authors as well as some translated books originally written in English. This evening with Dr. Oscar Arias and a preview of our new Spanish-language resources will take place on March 13th, 2002 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at: The Heard Museum 2301 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 (555) 555-5555 Please RSVP by March 8th, 2002 e-mail: RSVP@gale.com Please include number of attending, institution, contact name, phone number and e-mail address. Beth Dempsey Manager, Corporate Communications Gale 27500 Drake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (248) 699-8554 Fax: (248) 699-8004 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:44:32 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Seminar on the Acquisitions of Latin American Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Cecilia Sercan Subject: Seminar on the Acquisitions of Latin American Library XLVII SALALM Conference June 1-4, 2002 Trends and Traditions in Latin American and Caribbean History The forty-seventh Seminar on the Acquisition of Latin American Library Materials (SALALM) hosted by Cornell University Library will take place in Ithaca, New York, on June 1-4, 2002. The conference theme, Trends and Traditions in Latin American and Caribbean History, provides an opportunity to discuss new directions in Latin American historical research, including the application of new methodologies and the full range of primary source materials that librarians collect to support this research. Panelists will discuss a variety of topics in political, economic and social history, which have been the focus of new scholarship and theoretical debate. Examples of some of these topics include race and slavery, nation building and national identities, literature and history, popular culture and other interdisciplinary approaches. We will also examine emerging issues in the preservation of library materials, the development of digital collections, and the history of book in Latin America. There will be exhibits by book vendors and publishers who specialize in providing Latin American and Caribbean materials in both print and nonprint formats. Conference lodging, most of the meetings and the book exhibits will take place in the Statler Hotel, located on the campus of Cornell University. Invitations and registration materials for SALALM XLVII will be mailed in January 2002 For program content or to propose papers, contact Denise Hibay, President SALALM, The New York Public Library, 476 Fifth Avenue, Room 315, New York, New York 10018; (212) 930-0980; fax (212) 930-0572; dhibay@nypl.org. The deadline for paper and panel proposals is February 1, 2002. For details on local arrangements or book exhibits, contact David Block (db10@cornell.edu) or Cecilia Sercan (css4@cornell.edu) , co-chairs, Local Arrangements Committee for SALALM XLVII, Cornell University Library, Ithaca, NY 14853; (607) 255-9480, fax (607) 255-2493. The conference website is: http://www.library.cornell.edu/colldev/salalm47.htm Organized in 1956 under the aegis of the Organization of American States' Library and Bibliographic Development Program, and incorporated as an independent association in 1968, SALALM continues to address the needs of librarians, booksellers, educators and others concerned with building library collections of Latin American and Caribbean materials and making them available for scholarly use. Recent conferences hosted by Arizona State University Library (2001), University of California, Los Angeles (2000), Vanderbilt University (1999), the Library System of the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras (1998) and the Library of Congress (1997), have attracted an increasing number of participants from around the world. ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:44:38 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Especially for Children and Their Parents: Updated March 7, (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Especially for Children and Their Parents: Updated March 7, Especially for Children and Their Parents: Updated March 7, 2002 http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/children.html The Internet offers kids many opportunities for learning, constructive entertainment, and personal growth. At the same time, parents are concerned about the risks kids face online. The challenge for parents is to educate themselves and their children about how to use the Internet safely."--GetNetWise New items include: Know The Rules: Public Awareness Campaign for Teen Girls http://www.missingkids.com/html/ncmec_default_know_the_rules_main.html "Teenagers, 12*19, especially GIRLS, are the most victimized segment of the population in the United States." See also Libraries & the Internet Toolkit http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/internettoolkit.html __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® "Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:44:43 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Damaged book pages experiment (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Terry Wirick" Subject: Damaged book pages experiment Hi,=20 I have an unusual request and I am hoping that someone can help me out. At the library where I work, we have a copy of=20 Chronicle of the Olympics 1896-1996 Dorling Kindersley Publishing ISBN 0-7894-0608-X Some of the pages are torn out and one page has a picture cut out. I would like to try an experiment dealing with replacing pages that are = torn out or have other types of damage. I would like to ask if anyone could scan pages 165 =96 170 of this book. = We have a copy laser printer and I would like to see how replacing = damaged pages with color copies would work out. If anyone could scan these pages for me, could you email me and I will = pick someone from the replies and arrange the emailing of the scanned = pages. My address is twirick@erielibrary.org. I will be happy to inform the list of how this works out.=20 Thanks in advance. Terry Erie County Public Library ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:44:48 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] New Jersey Library Association Membership (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "A. Courtney" Subject: New Jersey Library Association Membership Join Njla now and get a deal! Library Staff who join NJLA now will not only be able to register for the annual conference at the discounted member rate but will also get the rest of this year plus a full year of NJLA membership. That's right! 18 months of NJLA membership entitling you to the newsletter, NJLA listserv, discounts to NJLA's fabulous professional development programs and more for the price of 12 months. The NJLA membership year is July 1- June 30. Take advantage of this wonderful offer in time to attend the NJLA conference. For more information on joining NJLA, contact the NJLA office at (609) 334-8032 or access a membership form@http://www.njla.org/pdfapp.pdf Jayne Beline Director Parsippany-Troy Hills Library System Parsippany, New Jersey From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:45:04 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] The Value of PUBLIB (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: The Value of PUBLIB Fyi, we get some excellent value from PUBLIB. I have been pricing commercial lists for our own organization, and just for fun did a calculation about what it would cost to host PUBLIB elsewhere, using good-quality software on a reliable server. (With 5,000 members and 15-20 posts per day on average, plus our need for a searchable archive, we can't use just any old software.) It costs out at about $2,000 per month! I'm sure we could find cheaper places to host us, but even at a fraction of the price... we're clearly not a cheap service to support. With this spin on it... we should remind ourselves now and then how appreciative we are to be hosted "for free" on the UC Berkeley SunSITE (and nothing is free, as we all know--it certainly costs them labor to maintain us). Thanks to Janet Garey, Garey Mills, and everyone else at UCB SunSITE! ---------------------------------------------- Karen G. Schneider kgs@lii.org http://lii.org Coordinator, Librarians' Index to the Internet lii.org New This Week: http://lii.org/ntw lii.org: Information You Can Trust! ---------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:45:13 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] IT: SmartFilter blacklists computer science library as 'Sex' (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Seth Finkelstein Subject: IT: SmartFilter blacklists computer science library as 'Sex' Subject: IT: SmartFilter blacklists computer science library as 'Sex' Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:57:53 -0500 I've archived this at http://sethf.com/anticensorware/smartfilter/damage1.php [Summary - SmartFilter blacklisted a web digital library devoted to "NIPS", that is, "Neural Information Processing Systems", as 'Sex'. The reason should be obvious, but if not, take a look at the (surprisingly, unblacklisted) site http://www.bcpl.net/~lpettijo/2cndpage.html Note censorware advocates sometimes deride these reports as legends and stories. You can verify this blacklisting by clicking on the following URL: http://www.securecomputing.com/cgi-bin/filter_whereV301.cgi?url_check=Check+URLs&url_string1=http://nips.djvuzone.org Of course, after this is publicized, SmartFilter'll eventually change it, and the censorware blacklist will be assumed perfect once again ... My previous reports on SmartFilter: SmartFilter's Greatest Evils: http://sethf.com/anticensorware/smartfilter/greatestevils.php SmartFilter - I've Got A Little List: http://sethf.com/anticensorware/smartfilter/gotalist.php ] [Forwarded with permission] From: Yann LeCun Subject: SmartFilter blocks computer science library Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 13:42:12 -0500 Seth, I thought you might be amused to know that the NIPS Online web site ( http://nips.djvuzone.org ) is currently being blocked by SmartFilter. This may be a good example of the "collateral damage" caused by censorware. NIPS Online is a free digital library that provides access to the proceedings of a yearly computer science conference called Neural Information Processing Systems (NIPS). I am the creator and maintainer of NIPS Online, and I am not sure why my site is being blocked (the content is as innocuous as can be), though I suspect the acronym NIPS may have something to do with it. What I know is that prominent scientists at some industry research labs are being denied access to important scientific publications because their employer uses bad censorware (not that there is such a thing as good censorware). Regards, -- Yann LeCun ____________________________________________________________________ Yann LeCun Fellow, Computer Science Division NEC Research Institute tel:+1(609)951-2614 fax:(609)951-2482 4 Independence Way yann[at]research[dot]nj[dot]nec[dot]com Princeton, NJ 08540-6634, USA. http://yann.lecun.com -- Seth Finkelstein Consulting Programmer sethf@sethf.com http://sethf.com http://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/19/technology/circuits/19HACK.html Seth Finkelstein's Infothought list - http://sethf.com/infothought/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:45:26 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Executive Order 13233 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Executive Order 13233 As the release below explains, the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) is strongly encouraging librarians to create displays and exhibits highlighting the detrimental effects of Executive Order 13233, which restricts access to presidential records. Please spread the word among your committees and in your states! If you develop an exhibit or know of someone else who has developed one, please let OIF know. Thanks. _________________________________________ ALA raises red flag on recent Bush executive order http://www.ala.org/news/v8n3/executiveorder.html "A new executive order issued by President George W. Bush restricts access to the records of former presidents. The Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association (ALA) and The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) urge librarians to alert their patrons and the public about this effort to close the public record." For how librarians can help, see also Executive Order 13233 http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/executiveorder13233.html Ongoing List of Historical Works That Would Have Been Affected by Executive Order 13233 http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/historicalworks.html __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® "Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:45:32 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Bill Manson" Subject: Has anyone encountered statistics that compare library users' = probability of voting with non-library users' probability of voting? (Yes, the City Council and the Library have some funding issues.) Bill Manson Chief Librarian Cornwall Public Library Cornwall, Ontario "Baseball statistics are simplifications of much more complex = realities." -- Bill James ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:45:40 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting - Duluth, GA (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Cheryl \(Bower\) Morgan" Subject: Job Posting - Duluth, GA I'm forwarding this ad on behalf of the HR Department. I am a Systems Librarian who has worked with Interface Electronics Inc. for 3 years as a Library Systems Specialist and Network Field Engineer, meeting the technology needs of libraries throughout the United States. Interface Electronics Inc. has served libraries for about 14 years, offering technical support and a wide array of value added technology products and services. Among products offered are print management solutions, session management solutions, firewall and VPN technology, and remote access solutions. As a librarian, I have found my work here to be very exciting and rewarding. I can highly recommend a position with this company to any talented Systems Librarian who has a service orientation and a strong desire to learn new technologies and apply them to meeting challenges faced by libraries today. Feel free to ask me questions about my job experiences, but please don't send me any resumes. I am not involved in the hiring process. Resumes should go to hr@interface.com. Cheryl Bower Morgan, MSLS cheryl_bower@msn.com Systems Librarian/Field Engineer Duluth Ga. company seeks IT Professional with Public or Academic Library experience, an MLS a plus. Admin./troubleshooting experience in Windows 2000. Knowledge about/experience with LANs, WANs, Internet access, and Linux helpful. Clean driving record [verified]. Travel required. Salary dependent on experience. Fax resume to 770-623-8001 or email hr@interface.com There is also a more general Engineer ad at http://www.ajcjobs.com/wl/JS_JobSearchDetail.shtml?value=444796 &TS=1015553839197 ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:45:50 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Finding Our Way Materials Available (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laura Hayes" Subject: Finding Our Way Materials Available Finding Our Way: Living with Dying in America Series Reprint is Now Available Throughout the fall, a series of groundbreaking articles called Finding Our Way: Living with Dying in America provided information and support to people dealing with advanced illness and end-of-life issues. Distributed to newspapers throughout the country by Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services and coordinated by the Partnership for Caring, it has had an estimated readership of seven million people. The series is now available, for the first time, in a user-friendly periodical-format, complete with photographs, illustrations, and sidebars with details on where to get help and further resources. Finding Our Way: Living with Dying in America is national public education initiative underwritten by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation and the Charitable Leadership Foundation. The effort focuses on bringing practical information to the American public regarding end of life and its surrounding issues. As a nation we have been made aware that the profound impact of death can be felt at any point, whether we are facing advanced illness, reeling from the sudden loss of a loved one, or feeling kinship with others' losses. Finding Our Way models difficult conversations to help overcome fear and denial, guiding us toward embracing dignity and control near the end of life. The positive, proactive message of the series provides examples of courageous conversations and offers resources so that people can begin to take control. The Finding Our Way: Living with Dying in America series reprint is a public education and outreach "tool" for doctors' offices, hospitals, community forums, libraries, and others who offer resources, support, and information to people in need. To place a bulk order for distribution to the public, log onto www.findingourway.net. The cost is $50.00 per 100 reprints. Contact: Sherri Roff Telephone: 518.626.6089 Email: findingourway123@aol.com ##### From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:46:04 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Please post (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "PATH (Pat Hawkins)" Subject: Please post > Deputy Director For Central Library Services > > The Kansas City Public Library seeks a leader in the field of information > sciences to make the successful transition from the Main library to a new, > renovated Central Library. > Reporting to the Executive Director the qualified individual is > responsible for providing leadership in successful management of Central > Library adult and children's public services departments. Supervises & > evaluates management level staff; directs development of Central Library > print/non-print collections. Plans, budgets and develops policy for > Central Library services (and works in cooperation with branch system in > providing equitable service systemwide.) Conducts research, prepares > reports and develops programs. Position requires individual with record of > demonstrated effectiveness in leading and directing personnel, maintaining > effective internal work relationships, developing beneficial public > relations, arriving at workable solutions to professional and managerial > problems and superior oral and written communication skills. Requires > M.L.S. and extensive administrative/managerial library experience/emphasis > on public service functions of a Main/Central Library, considerable > knowledge of reader interest levels, broad knowledge of books, authors and > non-book materials. Hiring salary range: $59,270-$68,161. Apply through > April 30, 2002 with letter of application, resume, completed application > form, and completed skills questionnaire in confidence to: Patricia > Hawkins, HR Director, Kansas City Public Library, 311 E. 12th St., Kansas > City, MO. 64106. See WWW.kclibrary.org for > required forms. EOE Committed to Cultural Diversity. > > > Pat M. Hawkins,IPMA-CP > Dir. of Human Resources > Kansas City Public Library > 816 701 3420 > From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:46:35 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] The Twelfth Conference on Computers, Freedom, and Privacy (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: The Twelfth Conference on Computers, Freedom, and Privacy The Twelfth Conference on Computers, Freedom, and Privacy http://www.cfp2002.org/ "The Twelfth Conference on Computers, Freedom, and Privacy is to be held in San Francisco in April 2002. The conference organizers are requesting proposals for panel topics. Any member of the public can suggest a topic on issues including global activitism; technology and monopoly; voting technology and democracy; technology and weapons; ICANN and Internet governance; borders and censorship; digital divide; biometric systems; consumer privacy; wireless privacy and security; hacktivism; intellectual property and intellectual freedom; digital rights management and privacy; public records and private lives. CFP organizers are also soliciting papers on Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies and the Fair Use doctrine." See also Draft Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights on Privacy http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/draftprivacyinterpretation.html __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® "Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 14:46:41 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Homework Centers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sandra Knes" Subject: Homework Centers I know many of you Publibbers are on your way to PLA but I thought I would toss this inquiry out today anyway. The Lakeland Library Cooperative in West Michigan is planning a workshop for our members on homeschoolers and homework centers. We have presenters from our cooperative for the homeschooling portion but nothing on homework centers. Do any of you have homework centers at your library? Where can we get informtion for a presentation? Is there anyone near Michigan that might be able to be part of the workshop? Any help will be appreciated. Enjoy the convention, maybe I'll make the next one! Sandie Sandra R. Knes Library Director Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Street Grand Haven MI 49417 616/842-5560 ext 212 gdhse@llcoop.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:06:46 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1967 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Carrie Guarria Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1967 Hi, Judy. I have frequently ordered children's audiokits from Regent Books. The number is 1-800-999-9554. It seems to me that they specialize in the age group you are looking for although they do have kits for older as well. Carrie Guarria Lindenhurst Memorial Library 1 Lee Avenue Lindenhurst, NY 11757 > Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 18:53:41 -0800 (PST) > From: "Judy Howington" > To: publib > Subject: Childrens book/audio kits > Message-ID: > > I need recommendations for publishers/suppliers of Children's book (either > paperback or hardback) and audiocassette kits in plastic hang bags. I > particularly need Beginning readers and books for that age group. We > already use Recorded Books. Thanks for the help. > > Judy Howington > Assistant Director > Tuscaloosa Public LIbrary > 1801 Jack Warner Parkway > Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 > From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:07:19 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library card holders and voting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: suekamm@mindspring.com Subject: Library card holders and voting The late, much lamented Marvin Scilken had some correlation between library card ownership and voting. One would have to search The U*N*A*B*A*S*H*E*D LIBRARIAN for a specific source for these data. Bill Manson wrote: Has anyone encountered statistics that compare library users' = probability of voting with non-library users' probability of voting? (Yes, the City Council and the Library have some funding issues.) Bill Manson Chief Librarian Cornwall Public Library Cornwall, Ontario "Baseball statistics are simplifications of much more complex = realities." -- Bill James ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor-at-large, Sue Kamm Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers Think Blue Week 2000 Visit my home page: http://suekamm.home.mindspring.com/index.htm email: suekamm@mindspring.com "Good is not good when better is expected." -- Vin Scully From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:07:24 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Children's Audiokits (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Carrie Guarria Subject: Children's Audiokits > > Hi, Judy. I have frequently ordered children's audiokits from Regent > Books. The number is 1-800-999-9554. It > seems to me that they specialize in the age group you are looking for > although they do have kits for older as well. > > Carrie Guarria > Lindenhurst Memorial Library > 1 Lee Avenue > Lindenhurst, NY 11757 > > > > Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 18:53:41 -0800 (PST) > > From: "Judy Howington" > > To: publib > > Subject: Childrens book/audio kits > > Message-ID: > > > > I need recommendations for publishers/suppliers of Children's book (either > > paperback or hardback) and audiocassette kits in plastic hang bags. I > > particularly need Beginning readers and books for that age group. We > > already use Recorded Books. Thanks for the help. > > > > Judy Howington > > Assistant Director > > Tuscaloosa Public LIbrary > > 1801 Jack Warner Parkway > > Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 > > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:07:28 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Have you guys seen this? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Stephanie Poole Subject: Have you guys seen this? Hi guys. I don't know how many of you have seen this already but it was posted to Univ. of KY SLIS listserv and I thought I would pass it on to you all. It's not exactly a flattering portrait of Librarians and Library Science education. In fact, it really ticked me off. Maybe one of you guys can come up with a more articulate response to this than my "screw you!". Enjoy. Have a great weekend everyone! http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/db/printer.asp?ID=18860 Stephanie __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:07:33 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: damaged book replacement experiment (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Stephanie Beverage Subject: Re: damaged book replacement experiment This is in response to Terry Wirick's recent post, about experimenting with photocopied replacement pages in damaged books. I think you are looking at potential copyright enfringement here. I have just recently attended a workshop on copyright and have been reviewing copyright law, and what was requested - copying or scanning a few pages of the Dorling Kindersley title and then sending them onto another library is probably a violation of copyright. It meets some of the fair use criteria, but I know that my City Attorney would probably not look upon this favorably. Be careful in this arena - copyright is more complicated than ever and you don't want to initiate a practice that might get you into some nasty legal waters. Just my opinion.... Stephanie Beverage Library Director Alhambra Public Library 410 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:07:39 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PLA REMINDER: Wanna bring some culture to your library? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laura Hayes" Subject: PLA REMINDER: Wanna bring some culture to your library? Then stop by the ALA Public Programs Office booth, visit our Table Talk sessions, or attend our PRIME TIME program at PLA's National Conference to learn more about developing and hosting cultural programs. ALA Public Programs Office - Booth #2813 Gather information about available grants and hosting traveling exhibitions, book and video discussion programs, author events, and pick up a FREE Jazz Appreciation Month poster. Open Wednesday, March 13 (4 - 6 p.m.), Thursday, March 14 (8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and Friday, March 15 (8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Planning Cultural Programs Through Community Partnerships Thursday, March 14, 2 p.m., in the Table Talk Area Working with community organizations to develop and promote cultural program series and events in your library can provide access to new programming opportunities, audiences and resources. ALA Public Programs Office staff members will help you assess your community's needs and identify and work with partners to create cultural programs for adults. The session will also cover resources available through the Public Programs Office. Finding Funding to Support Your Cultural Programs Friday, March 15, 8:30 a.m., in the Table Talk Area Learn how to get funds for your adult cultural program series and events from a variety of local and national funding sources. ALA Public Programs Office staff members will provide information about various funders, give you tips for writing a convincing proposal, and introduce you to resources available through the Public Programs Office. PRIME TIME Family Reading Time ® Friday, March 15, 2 - 3:15 p.m., Room: Prescott 6-7 Learn how this award-winning program brings a nontraditional audience of at-risk families with children aged 6-10 to public libraries for a six-week reading and discussion series based on children's books. Librarians will detail how parents and children bond around the act of reading and learning together, participate in humanities discussions, and learn to become active library users. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funds this Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) project. Presenters: Dianne Brady, LEH, Dana Eness, LEH, Karen McPheeters, Farmington Public Library (N.M.), Thomas Phelps, NEH, and Deb Robertson, ALA Public Programs Office. For more information on any of these programs, please visit www.ala.org/publicprograms/events . ALA Public Programs Office Linking Libraries, Communities and Culture www.ala.org/publicprograms ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:07:56 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Summary - Staff with B.A. degrees at Reference Desk (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Purcell, Joyce" Subject: Summary - Staff with B.A. degrees at Reference Desk My thanks to all of you who replied to my query two weeks ago. The response was overwhelming; it's taken me this long to organize your replies into a readable summary. I wish I could include all the replies verbatim, but it would be more than our system can handle right now. Joyce Purcell Water & Power Library 111 N. Hope St. Room 516 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Voice (213) 367-1996 Fax (213) 367-5088 Joyce.Purcell@ladwp.com Judging from your replies, this is not a new development to cope with the shortage of MLS candidates; in some cases it has been going on for decades. LIBRARY SYSTEMS (by state) STAFFING REFERENCE DESKS WITH B.A. DEGREED STAFF AZ - Phoenix CA - Inglewood CA - Ventura County DE - New Castle County IN - Anderson IN - Lake County IA - Cedar Rapids IA - Grinnell LA - Baton Rouge MO - Jefferson County NY - Liverpool NY - Queens OH - Cuyahoga County TX - Dallas TX - Round Rock Ontario - Oakville These are the main issues that came up: RESPONSIBILITIES >From NY: The difference between Librarian Assistants and Librarians work is mostly in the scope of responsibilities. Librarian Assistants are trained to do a narrowly defined job and are supervised by librarians who deal with policies and the big picture. The positives are people who are grateful for their promotions and don't have so many other responsibilities that they resent spending their time on the Information Desk. >From AZ: Library Assistants receive training in how to conduct reference interviews and how to use reference materials and sources. They work the desk with Librarians (and sometimes without) to provide reference service. Librarians do all of the above Plus selection and serve on policy-making committees. Library Assistants with special talents and/or training and/or years of service may also serve on the committees. >From TX: There are several people in this classification in each Central Library division and at some branches. They do just about everything that librarians do, *except* supervising and collection development. >From TX: Yes, we do use non-MLS degreed staff who have Bachelor's Degrees and they have a higher pay range than the other clerks, though I think they should probably be a pay grade higher, just a grade below the MLS degreed librarian. The MLS degreed librarian is always there to help with the questions beyond basic web assistance and "where is this book" types of questions, which are easily 80% of the work done at the ref desk. The MLS degreed librarian also has other major responsibilities and more off desk time, e.g., develop the genealogy/local history collection, select and order material, and maintain the website. >From IN: our library for many years has hired persons with BA degrees to work at the Reference desk and in Children's services, not as quasi-librarians, but as assistants. They generally handle ready reference, readers' advisory, ILL, and support in their technology centers. Our feeling has been that the BA degree gives them a good general knowledge on which to build. These staff are not left alone as replacement librarians, but basically free-up time of the librarians. >From the Employment Opportunities web site at Queens Borough PL, NY: Library Assistants will be trained and participate in the following activities: Under direct supervision, provides ready reference service to children and young adults. Provides basic bibliographic and reference instruction. Assists in book talks, class and school visits. Provides customer service at the circulation desk Assists in other branch activities as needed. TRAINING >From IA: As far as reference work goes, new staff are given in house training and sent to workshops when they are available. While the first several months can be overwhelming for them, generally after the first year I would say that most are easily able to handle 70% of the questions, and after 3 years 90% of the questions. When they can't answer a question they call on other staff or on the director for the toughest ones. I have never had any advanced degree coursework, although over the 10 years I've been here I've attended many workshops and have done a lot of on the job learning. >From IN: Who will be training the people in this new classification? You, librarians? This training will take at least a year. If your library system is at all like ours, that means you'll be doing your present job, the job of the trainee until she is capable, AND training the trainee with no adjustment in staffing or pay. >From CA: Four people on our current staff were promoted to the newly-created position of library assistant. We're training these people to answer simple reference questions, but some of them don't have a lot of knowledge that professional staff has -- last night one of the trainees tried answering a question about the Code of Hammurabi, which he obviously had never heard of, and a request for Herman Hesse's Steppenwolf (which he'd also never heard of). SALARIES >From MA: If your library does hire non-librarians to do reference, it won't be long before they start asking for similar salaries to the librarians. The bottom-line is that people need livable salaries whether they have a Masters Degree or not. Librarian salaries were established along the lines of gender discrimation against women, and now people are starting to realize you can no longer discriminate on this basis. >From IN: When I first arrived, Paraprofessionals were looked down upon by Professional Librarians as glorified Clerks. As Professionals (especially in Children's Services) have become harder to come by and more expensive, Paraprofessionals were given more responsibilities (though, of course, not more pay). Recently "Paraprofessional" has been replaced by the term "Assistant Librarian", i.e., Librarian with even poorer pay than us. >From CA: In my system, there are Library Tech I's, II's, and III's. LTI requires an AA I believe; LTIII requires a B.A. All three work on the reference desks at our libraries. The LTIII's run small libraries. It's a money issue. More frequent lately is the promotion of LT II's and LT III's straight to Librarian and Senior Librarian ranks. That is due to a combination of the salary we offer, the dearth of MLS librarians, and the fact that the MLS is not required (the requirement was deleted several years ago by the county personnel department as not "required by the State"). It is also due to the fact that LT's do reference. CAREER PATH >From OH: We have Public Service Assts working at reference desks in every department and branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library. We have had them for more than 25 years. PSAs can only apply for a job for which they are qualified. When we advertise a Public Services Librarian position, it still requires a MLS. Many of our PSAs have decided to go to library school. When they have completed half the credits needed to graduate, they become PSA IIs and get a raise and can be the Person in Charge. When they graduate, they must apply for PSL positions--they do not automatically become librarians. There is no "career ladder" for PSAs unless they get a degree. Of course, they can apply for other PSA positions w/more hours or at another branch. >From MO: Our "children's librarian" and "reference librarians" hold only bachelors degrees. We simply cannot afford to hire an MLS to fill each position. We do however, encourage them to get their MLS, and the library offers tuition re-imbursement - we pay 1/2 of the tuition. >From IN: The state of Indiana has a Certification system which involves five classes in Librarianship. We require all new Paraprofessionals to be Certified at Level IV within 5 years. In the past, tests could be taken in lieu of the classes and Paraprofessionals could attain a Certificate III level which was the level a Professional fresh out of school automatically rated. Now, only Professionals educated in ALA accredited schools can have Level III, Level II, or Level I certification. >From the Queens Borough PL web page: The Library Assistant Program provides a unique opportunity for college graduates to work in the busiest and most innovative public library in the country to explore the exciting possibilities of a career in public librarianship. This temporary appointment is for a maximum of two years. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory evaluations and acceptance as a matriculated student in an accredited Masters of Library Science program after which appointment to the position of Librarian Trainee may take place. >From the ALA: This is a working document developed by the American Library Association and its Congress on Professional Education. http://www.ala.org/hrdr/lepu.pdf This report is about 10 pages long and is in pdf format (uses Acrobat Reader). It includes an important overview position on the stratification of positions in the library, including the qualifications and preparation for each and the essential tasks for each. It might provide a framework for examining the possibilities. FUTURE OF THE PROFESSION >From Ontario: The trend to put non librarians on reference is here to stay ... which says something about the degree and its future. >From Southern California: My assumption in your case would be that this is the camel's nose under the tent--you'll never get it out. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:08:02 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Announcement: "Steering By Standards" Videoconference Series (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lytle,Amy" Subject: Announcement: "Steering By Standards" Videoconference Series Library systems and practices rely upon a growing array of technical standards designed to support all aspects of knowledge management. Often, new standards combine both imaginative thinking and technological innovation to produce new solutions for information managers and users. Understanding, influencing, planning for, and exploiting standards has never been more important--or more challenging--for libraries. The OCLC Institute is presenting "Steering by Standards," a series of three satellite videoconferences that will address key topics in the standards arena (http://www.oclc.org/institute/events/sbs.htm). The videoconference series includes: A New Harvest: Revealing Hidden Resources with the Open Archives Metadata Harvesting Protocol. Tuesday, March 26, 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST. Key Speaker: Herbert Van de Sompel The OAIS Imperative: Enduring Record or Digital Dust? Friday, April 19, 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST Key Speaker: Donald Sawyer Paper Past, Digital Future: Managing Metadata Standards in Transition. Wednesday, May 29, 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST Key Speaker: Barbara Tillett Site licenses are available at a discount for the 3-show series, or for single shows. All transmissions are via C-band satellite; a toll-free number will enable participants to interact with the experts and practitioners in the standards fields. For more information on obtaining a site license for this videoconference series, contact your OCLC Regional Network or the OCLC Institute at lytlea@oclc.org. ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:08:10 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Fabulous Programs at PLA! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laskowski, Nancy" Subject: Fabulous Programs at PLA! There will be two fabulous programs at the 9th National PLA Conference in Phoenix next week presented by the Research and Statistics Committee. The first, Counting on Results, will be on Friday, March 15, at 8:30 a.m. in the Tucson 40-43 Room at the Phoenix Civic Plaza. The program will introduce you to some new tools for outcome-based evaluation of public libraries for specific service responses, including Palm software for collecting detailed output data. You'll hear about the experiences of more than 30 public libraries across the country that tested these new tools. Speakers include an expert in survey administration and research; a supervisor of computer and network services, collection development, and training in a public library; and a library problem-solver who has used a combination of marketing and geographical research in her customer-based approach. The second program, Collecting Statistics in the Networked Environment, with the catchy subtitle of "Implementing the New Public Library Performance Measures," will be on Saturday, March 16, at 8:30 a.m. (gotta love those early sessions!) in the Phoenix 16-20 Room at the Phoenix Civic Plaza. This program will provide you with a progress report on efforts to establish a set of nationwide performance measures for public library networked services. Speakers include a principal investigator in the IMLS-sponsored research project, a library administrator who is trying to collect the statistics, and a vendor representative who will report on efforts to meet library demand for statistics. More information is available at www.pla.org. We hope to see you in Phoenix at the programs! Nancy Laskowski Information Technology Division The Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189 215-686-7501 laskowskin@library.phila.gov From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:08:14 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] National Library Week, April 14*20, 2002 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: National Library Week, April 14*20, 2002 National Library Week, April 14*20, 2002 https://cs.ala.org/@yourlibrary/nlw.cfm "National Library Week 2002 provides a wonderful opportunity for libraries of all types across the country to participate in @ your library, The Campaign for America's Libraries. More than 1,000 libraries nationwide have already embraced the campaign and its messages. They have found the campaign easy to implement on many different levels and universal in its scope and appeal." See also Omaha Public Library wins 2002 Grolier National Library Week Grant http://www.ala.org/news/v8n3/grolier.html __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® "Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:08:18 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] More on National Library Week, April 14*20, 2002 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: More on National Library Week, April 14*20, 2002 A link to the Public Information Office's site: National Library Week, April 14-20, 2002 http://www.ala.org/pio/nlw/ See also Omaha Public Library wins 2002 Grolier National Library Week Grant http://www.ala.org/news/v8n3/grolier.html National Library Week, April 14-20, 2002 https://cs.ala.org/@yourlibrary/nlw.cfm "National Library Week 2002 provides a wonderful opportunity for libraries of all types across the country to participate in @ your library, The Campaign for America's Libraries. More than 1,000 libraries nationwide have already embraced the campaign and its messages. They have found the campaign easy to implement on many different levels and universal in its scope and appeal." __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® "Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:08:25 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] News stories appearing in the March 11 American Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gordon Flagg" Subject: News stories appearing in the March 11 American Libraries News stories appearing in the March 11 American Libraries Online > Americans Believe Free Access Essential, Says Study of Gates Foundation Program > Former Catholic University SLIS Dean Elizabeth Stone Dies > LC Battles Donor over Rand Manuscript Pages > More Water Damage at Canada's National Library > Hennepin Reverts to Standard Cataloging > Arson Fire Damages Minnesota High School Library > Family-Diversity Program Stirs Spat in Connecticut > Accused Library Hacker Pleads Not Guilty American Libraries' Web site also features the latest "Crawford Files" columns by Walt Crawford; "Internet Librarian" 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. Do you have a comment to make about anything appearing in American Libraries? The editors encourage signed e-mail letters on recent content or matters of general interest to the library profession in the Reader Forum section. Send 250 words or less to americanlibraries@ala.org. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:32:32 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Program at PLA: Free Range Library Service (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Program at PLA: Free Range Library Service Free Range Library Service: Wherever You Go, There We Are Friday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. Room: Tucson 36-39 Four Internet pioneers with great experience in delivering Web and online reference services will share their stories about how they started their free, online, library-based services, who they serve, how they fund and maintain their resources, and future directions of their projects. Panelists: Rebecca Cawley of Michigan Electronic Library; Susan McGlamary of 24/7; Julie Mason of INFOMINE; Karen G. Schneider of Librarians' Index to the Internet Hope to see you there! ---------------------------------------------- Karen G. Schneider kgs@lii.org http://lii.org Coordinator, Librarians' Index to the Internet lii.org New This Week: http://lii.org/ntw lii.org: Information You Can Trust! ---------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 8 18:33:07 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Have you guys seen this? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: suekamm@mindspring.com Subject: Re: Have you guys seen this? The student who wrote this put a response on an LIS website. Here's the URL: http://www.lisnews.com/article.php3?sid=20020308125444&mode=flat Students in the information studies program have been calling and leaving him messages expressing their anger, etc. Stephanie Poole wrote: Hi guys. I don't know how many of you have seen this already but it was posted to Univ. of KY SLIS listserv and I thought I would pass it on to you all. It's not exactly a flattering portrait of Librarians and Library Science education. In fact, it really ticked me off. Maybe one of you guys can come up with a more articulate response to this than my "screw you!". Enjoy. Have a great weekend everyone! http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/db/printer.asp?ID=18860 Stephanie __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/ -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor-at-large, Sue Kamm Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers Think Blue Week 2000 Visit my home page: http://suekamm.home.mindspring.com/index.htm email: suekamm@mindspring.com "Good is not good when better is expected." -- Vin Scully From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 9 21:52:17 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] What Did We Say? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: What Did We Say? This bounced into the PUBLIB mailbox today: "Network Associates WebShield SMTP V4.5 MR1a on webshield1 intercepted a mail from which caused the Content Filter Lang6 to be triggered." Goodness, Lang6! I mustn't post THAT again. (?) ---------------------------------------------- Karen G. Schneider kgs@lii.org http://lii.org Coordinator, Librarians' Index to the Internet lii.org New This Week: http://lii.org/ntw lii.org: Information You Can Trust! ---------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 9 21:52:32 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Library card holders and voting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Dan Robinson" Subject: Re: Library card holders and voting >From the online citations in Library Literature, this one seems to fit: Scilken, Marvin Library users and voting (getting the message to elected officials) The Unabashed Librarian (ISSN:0049-514X) no77 p1+ 1990 Dan Robinson drobinson@hwwilson.com On 8 Mar 02, at 15:09, suekamm@mindspring.com wrote: > The late, much lamented Marvin Scilken had some correlation > between library card ownership and voting. One would have to > search The U*N*A*B*A*S*H*E*D LIBRARIAN for a specific source for these data. > > Bill Manson wrote: > > Has anyone encountered statistics that compare library users' = > probability of voting with non-library users' probability of voting? > > (Yes, the City Council and the Library have some funding issues.) > From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 9 21:52:56 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: The Value of PUBLIB (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judi Crowley Subject: Re: The Value of PUBLIB Thanks Karen, for the reminder. This resource is very important to so many people. It is hard sometimes, to remember how difficult and time consuming it used to be to find and collect the kinds of information and opinion that we all get so quickly and easily from PubLib. It's important to be reminded to say thank you to all those good people at UCB SunSITE. They certainly help to make my job easier! Judi Crowley Hampstead Public Library Hampstead, NH 03841 (603) 329-6411 crowley@empire.net "Karen G. Schneider" wrote: > Fyi, we get some excellent value from PUBLIB. > > I have been pricing commercial lists for our own organization, and just > for fun did a calculation about what it would cost to host PUBLIB > elsewhere, using good-quality software on a reliable server. (With 5,000 > members and 15-20 posts per day on average, plus our need for a > searchable archive, we can't use just any old software.) > > It costs out at about $2,000 per month! > > I'm sure we could find cheaper places to host us, but even at a fraction > of the price... we're clearly not a cheap service to support. > > With this spin on it... we should remind ourselves now and then how > appreciative we are to be hosted "for free" on the UC Berkeley SunSITE > (and nothing is free, as we all know--it certainly costs them labor to > maintain us). > > Thanks to Janet Garey, Garey Mills, and everyone else at UCB SunSITE! > > ---------------------------------------------- > Karen G. Schneider kgs@lii.org http://lii.org > Coordinator, Librarians' Index to the Internet > lii.org New This Week: http://lii.org/ntw > lii.org: Information You Can Trust! > ---------------------------------------------- > From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 9 21:53:47 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:02 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Have you guys seen this? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judi Crowley Subject: Re: Have you guys seen this? I think the operative words in this article are that he began by searching out a way out of his last D-. His absurd opinion of librarians matches neatly with his D- problem. But then, he may just enjoy sounding outrageous. Judi Crowley Hampstead Public Library Hampstead, NH 03841 (603) 329-6411 crowley@empire.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 9 21:53:54 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:03 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: The Value of PUBLIB (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Leila C. Shapiro" Subject: Re: The Value of PUBLIB Dear Karen, I would certainly like to add my thanks to UCB for hosting us. It is a wonderful public service. Leila Shapiro From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 9 21:54:22 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:03 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Spring 2002 - Consumer Health Credential Program Web-based Course (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Diane K. Kovacs" Subject: Spring 2002 - Consumer Health Credential Program Web-based Course "How to Find Medical Information on the Internet for the Healthcare Professional and Consumer" Medical Library Association Continuing Education Web-based Course* - 6 CE. Register at anytime to work at your own pace 3/10 - 9/15, 2002. *This Web-based workshop involves individually paced work working with the instructor and other students via e-mail and online meetings by appointment. Consumer Health Credential Program information http://www.mlanet.org/education/chc/index.html Agenda Syllabus at http://www.kovacs.com/mlace.html Register at http://www.kovacs.com/register.html Overview In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to search for and evaluate health and medical information on the Internet for healthcare professionals and consumers. Print and commercial published database ready-reference tools for healthcare research are compared to the core Internet medical reference tools. In addition you will learn about and have available on the Web, a core e-library of 'the best' ready-reference resources for healthcare information on the Internet. Audience Health and medical librarians or others who work with healthcare professionals and/or healthcare consumers. Registration and Tuition http://www.kovacs.com/register.html The workshop tuition is $100 per person Materials All materials will be online on interactive Web pages. Color printed packets will be priority mailed to each participant on receipt of payment, or purchase order. Instructor: Diane K. Kovacs Note that a sequel 6 CE course "Finding Alternative & Complementary Health Information on the Web" is under development and should be available later this summer. How to Find Medical Information on the Internet: A Print and Online Tutorial for the Healthcare Professional and Consumer By Diane K. Kovacs and Ann L. Carlson Internet Workshop Series No. 10 Berkeley, CA: Library Solutions Press, 2000 http://www.kovacs.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 9 21:55:40 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:03 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] NJLA Membership (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "A. Courtney" Subject: NJLA Membership Join Njla now and get a deal! Library Staff who join NJLA now will not only be able to register for the annual conference at the discounted member rate but will also get the rest of this year plus a full year of NJLA membership. That's right! 18 months of NJLA membership entitling you to the newsletter, NJLA listserv, discounts to NJLA's fabulous professional development programs and more for the price of 12 months. The NJLA membership year is July 1- June 30. Take advantage of this wonderful offer in time to attend the NJLA conference. For more information on joining NJLA, contact the NJLA office at (609) 334-8032 or access a membership form@http://www.njla.org/pdfapp.pdf Jayne Beline Director Parsippany-Troy Hills Library System Parsippany, New Jersey ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 9 21:55:46 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:03 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Professional position (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Donald Sager Subject: Professional position EXECUTIVE LIBRARIAN, GLENVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY, GLENVIEW, IL The Glenview Public Library Board is seeking a creative administrator with proven management skills to work in concert with the Board and staff to further expand and improve services to this attractive community of 41,847. As a result of the decommissioning of the Glenview Naval Air Station, the village gained substantial property for residential and retail development, light industry, and public services. Many new residents are attracted by the village's convenient location on Chicago's North Shore, outstanding schools and cultural institutions, and especially the excellence of its public library. This is a highly educated community that uses and values its library. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Executive Librarian is responsible for the administration of the library and has responsibility for planning, managing, and organizing the library operations as well as directing, developing, and coordinating its programs of service for community residents. This includes management of an annual budget of $4 million, a staff of 64 FTE, and a collection of 250,000 books and audiovisual resources. Circulation is in excess of 700,000, and over 1,000 programs and meetings are annually scheduled in the library. Planning has been initiated for a new library building to replace the present 47,500 sq. ft. facility. GPL has been a pioneer in the application of new technology, and it offers a wide array of electronic services. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants need an MLS from an ALA-accredited program, and a minimum of seven years of public library administrative experience. In addition, the Board is seeking candidates with good people skills, successful personnel and financial management experience, superior communications ability, a sound knowledge of library technology, and library building experience. COMPENSATION: GPL offers a salary range of $80,000-$100,000, with a starting point commensurate with experience. Fringe benefits are generous. The Glenview Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FURTHER INFORMATION: For additional background on the position, library, the Village of Glenview, and the area, check our website or contact Don Sager at 312-961-5536. HOW TO APPLY: Deadline for applications is April 30, 2002. The Library Board requests that interested candidates forward a meaningful cover letter and current resume, preferably by e-mail, to . Applications can also be sent via fax (847-945-5484) or by U.S. mail to the library executive search firm of: Gossage Sager Associates 590 Wilmot Road Deerfield, IL 60015 USA Attention: Donald Sager From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 9 21:55:52 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:03 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Administrative Opportunity (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Donald Sager Subject: Administrative Opportunity DIRECTOR, SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES Sioux Falls, South Dakota A talented administrator is being sought to provide leadership for the Siouxland Libraries System. This organization serves a rapidly growing population of 151,000 city and county residents through a busy central library, ten branches, and two bookmobiles. Construction of a new central library in 2004 will follow construction of two new branches and the renovation of a third branch. The Library System has a dedicated staff of 92 (62 FTEs), and an annual budget of $4.1 million. Readership ranks in the upper quartile. Ten national publications have named Sioux Falls one of the best places in a variety of quality of life categories. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director reports directly to the Mayor with responsibility to an advisory Board of six trustees, and serves as liaison to the County Commission and rural communities. Besides responsibility for the development and daily supervision of the library staff, the Director has responsibility for the development and implementation of System's budget, long range strategic plan, policies and programs of service. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications include an MLS from an ALA accredited program, eight years of increasingly greater responsible public library experience, including three years in an administrative capacity. Key attributes include exceptional collaborative and consensus-building skills, superior written and oral communications ability, a thorough awareness of trends in library applications of new technology, experience in the assessment of community needs, and skill in envisioning and articulating those needs. A sense of humor, and a good track record of involvement and leadership in the community are essential. COMPENSATION: Minimum: $68,286; Mid-point: $85,384; Maximum: $102,460 (Nine step pay plan.) Salary is negotiable, dependent upon experience and qualifications. Generous fringe benefits. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment, or the provision of services FURTHER INFORMATION: See www.gossagesager.com/sl.htm for links to additional information sources, including the library home page, and information on Sioux Falls; or contact Don Sager at . Interviews will be held during the PLA National Conference in Phoenix, March 14-16. Call 312-961-5536 to schedule an interview or to obtain further information. HOW TO APPLY: The City of Sioux Falls and the Library Board requests that all applications, inquiries or nominations be sent directly to the management recruitment firm of Gossage Sager Associates, at the following address by April 15, 2002. To apply, send a meaningful cover letter and current resume via e-mail (dsager@gossagesager.com), fax (847-945-5484) or U.S. mail to Don Sager at: GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES 590 WILMOT ROAD DEERFIELD, IL 60015 From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 9 21:58:13 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:03 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library card users and voting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: scilken Subject: Library card users and voting Sue Kamm is correct in referring to Marvin Scilken on this issue. He published a series of postcards to be sent to public officials on a variety of occassions which cite a research study by Roger Seasonwein Associates, Inc. - a national survey (May 80) which found much higher percentage of library users vote than do non users of libraries. And 58%of voters used a public library within the prior six months. (Details of the survey in The U*N*A*B*A*S*H*E*D Librarian, Issue #35) Three of the postcards read, "Voters vote for libraries, Libraries are important to people who are important to you." "Would you believe that 58% ofvoters used a public library within the last 6 months" "Congratulations on your election. Do you know that most of the people who voted for you were library users." There are several more with different messages. If anyone wants to see several, send a stamped , self-addressed envelope to me at 330 W. 28th St. New York, NY 10001 I dont know whether subsequent surveys have found the same numbers. Marvin urged various researchers to include such questions in their studies. P. Scilken Polly Scilken 330 West 28th St. #9F New York, NY 10001 212-255-2429 FAX 212-691-3807 From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Mar 10 15:52:22 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:03 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Have you guys seen this? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: VE Dow Subject: Have you guys seen this? Oh, I don't know. How could I possibly take seriously something written by a person with the first name of Sony??? Developmental biology? Sounds like this sophomoric twit was upset about not being able to do the work to earn a C. Mediocrity takes refuge in trashing someone else's abilities. On a lighter note - anyone seen the way cool photonic librarian in the just released movie The Time Machine. I going to copyright myself immediately and begin work on my database. Boggles the mind - I could be handing out information while scot-free to pursue my other life! VEDow - just my opinions on a Sunday... --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Mar 10 15:52:38 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:03 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Library card users and voting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Bill Manson" Subject: Re: Library card users and voting To all who helped, particularly Polly, my thanks. I'll be putting the SASE in the mail tomorrow! Bill Manson Cornwall Public Library "Baseball statistics are simplifications of much more complex realities." -- Bill James ----- Original Message ----- From: "scilken" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2002 10:06 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] Library card users and voting > Sue Kamm is correct in referring to Marvin Scilken on this issue. He > published a series of postcards to be sent to public officials on a variety > of occassions which cite a research study by Roger Seasonwein Associates, > Inc. - a national survey (May 80) which found much higher percentage of > library users vote than do non users of libraries. And 58%of voters used a > public library within the prior six months. (Details of the survey in The > U*N*A*B*A*S*H*E*D Librarian, Issue #35) > Three of the postcards read, "Voters vote for libraries, Libraries are > important to people who are important to you." "Would you believe that > 58% ofvoters used a public library within the last 6 months" > "Congratulations on your election. Do you know that most of the people who > voted for you were library users." There are several more with different > messages. If anyone wants to see several, send a stamped , self-addressed > envelope to me at 330 W. 28th St. New York, NY 10001 > I dont know whether subsequent surveys have found the same numbers. > Marvin urged various researchers to include such questions in their studies. > P. Scilken > > > > > Polly Scilken > 330 West 28th St. #9F > New York, NY 10001 > 212-255-2429 > FAX 212-691-3807 > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Mar 10 15:53:30 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:03 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Phoenix 101 -- Part 3 (the last) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joe Schallan Subject: Phoenix 101 -- Part 3 (the last) Phoenix 101 -- Part 3 The economic and cultural environment In a few days many of you will be here in Phoenix. The weather right now (March 10) is wonderful -- 70s in the day, 40s at night, and clear and dry. The longer forecast calls for 70s and low 80s for highs during the conference days. (Again, check your favorite online weather spot before you take off, just in case one of those Pacific fronts moves in on us from California.) Now, to the matter at hand . . . . Many Hollywood westerns were filmed in Arizona in the 30s, 40s, and 50s, and the opening scenes of Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" featured Phoenix of the year 1960. But of late Phoenix hasn't appeared much in films you may know . . . with the one great exception of Ethan and Joel Coen's "Raising Arizona." So is Phoenix really a place where convenience store clerks pull out huge .44 Magnum revolvers to blast away at would-be disposable-diaper thieves? Where probation hearings are held under the watchful gaze of a color portrait of Senator Goldwater? Where the population lives in mobile homes tucked among spectacular desert buttes? Where unabashed unfinished furniture salesmen realize their dreams and build mercantile empires? Where the Biker of the Apocalypse roams desert backroads, blasting the little lizards off rocks with his sawed-off shotgun? Hmmmm . . . . . . . (And how do you Minnesotans feel about "Fargo"?) Metro Phoenix's economy In Part 1 I mentioned that the city of Phoenix proper, at 1.3 million, is the nation's sixth-largest city, and that metropolitan Phoenix, at 3.3 million, is the USA's 14th largest urban agglomeration. Despite these impressive numbers, Phoenix remains a branch-office town when it comes to business. Perhaps only two or three Fortune-1000 companies are headquartered here. Metro Atlanta, only a little larger than Phoenix, has 27 large corporation head- quarters, according to a recent article. Our major local bank was recently absorbed into the Bank One empire, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Our major metropolitan daily paper, The Arizona Republic, was recently purchased from local ownership and added to the Gannett empire. What this means is that many business decisions once made locally by local leaders are being made elsewhere. What this means is that corporate support for the arts and education is limited by the fact that so few corporate headquarters are located here and so few corporate officers live here as active community members. For many workers and professionals, Phoenix is only a waystation, a stopping-over place on the way to somewhere else. This does not build a sense of a stake in the community and its fate. Nevertheless, numerous corporate operations -- even if branch office or branch plant ones -- mean that the Phoenix economy is vibrant and capable of generating many jobs. Metro Phoenix is a hotbed of high-tech manufacturing and employment. Both Intel (headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif.) and Motorola (headquarters in Schaumberg, Illinois) have major operations in metro Phoenix, as does Boeing. There's a very good chance that the Pentium processor in your PC was fabricated in Chandler, Arizona, a large suburb in which Intel employs nearly 10,000 workers. Other large operations in Phoenix are those of Allied Signal, Orbital Sciences, American Express, Bank of America, and Honeywell. Billions of semiconductor chips are made here, as are advanced helicopters, jet aircraft engines, and avionics systems. We are a major hub and employment center for Southwest Airlines and America West Airlines. Our airport is one of the busiest in the world. There are many good high-tech and professional jobs in metro Phoenix. There are areas of the metro area, such as north Scottsdale, where the display of new wealth reaches the point of embarrassment. The ability of Phoenix and its suburbs to generate jobs is astounding. In many respects, Phoenix is still a classic western boomtown, its dazzling growth and, in some quarters, wealth, fueled by its own optimism. Much of Phoenix's vitality comes from a large development and construction industry. As long as more people keep arriving, the economic ball keeps rolling along. It's rather a Ponzi scheme -- with new arrivers pumping in their talents and money to keep the whole thing afloat. It must also be noted that manyjobs are low-paying service-sector ones. Many are held by immigrants. Many offer their holders no medical or retirement benefits. This translates into a median household income that is below the national average. Phoenix is dominated by anti-tax, anti-government conservative voters. State government is stingy, especially in the areas of education, mental health, and child welfare. Arizona consistently ranks near the bottom nationally in spending on child welfare and mental health. Nearly one out of every four children lives in poverty amidst all the economic dynamism. There's one other fact of economic and social life in Phoenix that must be noted -- transience. Out of every five people who move to Phoenix, four leave within five years. Only the constant influx of new bodies sustains the astonishing growth. But only one in five "stick." This constant churning of the population doesn't exactly instill a sense of community or of belonging. Many arrivals in Phoenix simply work for a few years and move on. Most people in Phoenix have left behind relatives, classmates, and friends elsewhere. It is a city for both fresh starts and anonymity. What all of this boils down to is just this: Phoenix is for many a place of opportunity and growth; it is also for many just a stopping-over point. It means that Phoenix must continually struggle for community and identity. And yet . . . There's a core. Perhaps several hundred thousand of us, who have lived all or most of our lives here. Who graduated from elementary, high school, and university here. Who DO have family and longtime friends here. Who want to see Phoenix improve and prosper and play to all its strengths. Metro Phoenix's cultural environment Is this an oxymoron? Nope. Despite all its problems associated with lack of corporate support, newness as a major American urban center, and transience of population, metro Phoenix offers just enough cultural life for the thinking and appreciating person to survive. We have a symphony. We have an opera company. Several theater companies. A world-class ethnological museum and a world-class botanical garden. An excellent art museum. A wonderful central public library. A major institution of higher education -- Arizona State University, located in the suburb of Tempe. We have major-league baseball, basketball, hockey, and football. We have baseball spring training (in full swing during the week of the conference). Here are some personal picks for Publibbers, with an emphasis on cultural institutions near the conference site in downtown Phoenix. If you have an interest in Native American culture, do not miss the Heard Museum, only a little more than a mile north of the conference center. It is one of the nation's pre-eminent institutions devoted to the arts and crafts of Native American peoples: http://www.heard.org/ If you are turned on by science and technology, visit the Arizona Science Center, which is within walking distance of the conference, in the Phoenix Heritage & Science Park. This hands-on museum was inspired by the Exploratorium in San Francisco, and currently features among its regular activities an exhibition of RMS Titanic artifacts: http://www.azscience.org/ The Phoenix Museum of History focuses on the city's history in exhibits in a new, spacious building. It is adjacent to the Arizona Science Center, also in the Heritage & Science Park: http://www.azcama.com/museums/phx_museum_history.htm The Heritage & Science Park houses a collection of historic houses and shops, restored to something near their original condition. There is a Doll Museum, a Tea Room, and a pizzeria, among other attractions: http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/PARKS/heritage.html Don't miss the Burton Barr (Central) Library of the Phoenix Public Library system, only about a mile from the PLA conference site. This innovative building features fantastic views north and south and one of the world's largest public reading rooms (43,000 square feet!): http://www.lib.ci.phoenix.az.us/web/ec/central.html Just a few blocks north of the Central Phoenix Library, you'll find the Phoenix Art Museum. >From the museum's website: "The collection includes over 17,000 artworks that span the centuries. Emphasis is on American, Asian, European, Latin American, Modern and Contemporary, and Western American art, plus Fashion Design and the Thorne Miniature Rooms of historic interiors." http://www.phoenixartmuseum.org/ An interesting small museum and gift shop just across Adams Street from the Hyatt Hotel is the Museo Chicano. Stop here if you have an interest in the art of the Hispanic Southwest: Museo Chicano 147 E. Adams Street While you are conferencing, you may notice an architectural gem of a church immediately across Monroe Street from the north end of the conference center. This is St. Mary's Basilica, the home of Phoenix's first Roman Catholic parish. The current building, which so effectively melds Spanish Baroque and Romanesque Revival styles, was built from 1903 to 1915. In 1987 Pope John Paul II visited Phoenix and delivered a sermon from its terrace. Not many people in Phoenix know that at one time there were TWO churches in this building. What is now a basement was orginally a separate church for Phoenix's Mexican-American Catholics, who were not welcome in the grander space above. (I should also note the presence in downtown Phoenix of the original Carver High School building, which until 1954 was Phoenix's segregated high school for African-Americans. A local group is now endeavoring to transform this space into a museum devoted to the African-American experience in Arizona.) Immediately to the west of the conference site you'll see Phoenix Symphony Hall, home to the Phoenix Symphony and the Arizona Opera. Arizona Opera is a fine regional company doing five productions per year (in 2001-02, Rigoletto, Don Giovanni, The Merry Widow, The Dialogues of the Carmelites, and Madama Butterfly). The company will be between shows during the conference, but the Phoenix Symphony will be in action the evenings of March 14th and 15th, performing Beethoven's Ninth (Choral) Symphony: http://www.phoenixsymphony.org/home.php So what about eating? I go downtown a lot, since I'm an opera, classical music, and baseball fan. (Ask me about two days last fall when I managed to combine two performances of Rigoletto, one NL Division Series game, and a Mexican/hot-chile eat-fest into ONE PERFECT WEEKEND. Any town that lets you pull something like that off can't be TOO culturally deprived!) I tend to hang out at the same places when I eat, so I haven't come close to sampling everything downtown Phoenix has to offer. Just behind St. Mary's Basilica and just north of the conference site, you'll see the high rises of the Arizona Center. This city-block-sized development includes a two-floor arcade of shops and restaurants, including Lombardi's for expensive (and good) Italian fare, and Sam's Cafe for more reasonably priced Southwestern cuisine. There's also a Starbuck's and several other restaurants. Friday's Front Row Grill is located inside Bank One Ballpark (BOB), the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Open 365 days a year, the restaurant gives you a view out over the left field bleachers. (One night I saw Sammy Sosa launch one onto the roof of Friday's!) It's the usual fare of the Friday's chain, but with an unusual view! My favorite hangout is the Matador, a Sonoran-style food joint on Adams Street just west of the conference center. Walk west, passing in front of Symphony Hall, cross the street, and walk one block along Adams to First Street. You'll pass the Museo Chicano on the way. The Matador is on the southeast corner of First and Adams. The Matador -- neither fancy nor expensive -- features classic high fat, high carb Sonoran-style tamales, burros, tacos, rellenos, and enchiladas. Around Phoenix, we refer to this kind of stuff as "heart attack on a plate." Have the No. 29 combination -- two green corn tamales with refried beans and rice, load it up with salsa (the chunky stuff is milder but the smooth, dark, red stuff they'll bring to the table is ATOMIC and wonderful), and wash the whole works down with a couple Negra Modelos (my favorite Mexican dark beer). Do this in the evening, though. You can't feast at the Matador and expect to make it through an afternoon conference session without falling asleep. Now you wouldn't want to eat this food all the time. It evolved as a way to cheaply feed Sonoran ranchhands and miners who burned 8,000 calories a day. But if you are coming to the Southwest and you can fast and then feast, go for it! (You can probably skip breakfast the following morning.) Oh, I've also eaten in the restaurant on top of the Hyatt. Can't remember the food. What is that line about never eating in a revolving restaurant because the money will be for the ride, not the food? But if you want to have drinks, the revolving restaurant on the Hyatt is a great place to take in a 23-story-up view of Phoenix. I spent a memorable evening up there once when one of our violent summer thunderstorms was passing through. What a show! Finally, there's Pizzeria Bianco, near the Science Center in the Heritage and Science Park. I haven't eaten there, but there's usually a line of customers waiting to get in! Must be good and, indeed, that is what I've heard. Here's their promotional blurb: "Equipped with a wood burning brick oven, Chris Bianco creates pizzas and entrees made with his homemade mozzarella cheese, fresh baked breads and locally grown vegetables. Hours: Tuesday - Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 5pm-10:30pm, Sunday 5pm-9pm. Phone (602) 258-8300." - - - That's probably too long . . . but that's it! My home town since 1958. I love it; I hate it. I still have fun in it, anyway. W E L C O M E, and enjoy! Joe Schallan ----- __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Mar 10 15:54:14 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:03 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Davenport, Iowa, Director's Position (fwd) Message-ID: LIBRARY DIRECTOR SEARCH REOPENED! DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY DAVENPORT, IOWA W.WW.DAVENPORTLIBRARY.COM The Davenport Public Library seeks a dynamic and innovative individual to serve as the Library Director. Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Director's responsibility is to provide strategic vision and leadership in a cutting-edge library system, focused and dedicated toward the strengthening of library services and presence within the community. The library, its branch, and bookmobile serve a population of nearly 100,000, with a budget of $3 million and a staff of 47 (FTEs). The City of Davenport is a vibrant community on the bank of the Mississippi River, offering a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities (www.quadcities.com). The successful candidate should have: ? an MLS from an ALA-accredited library program and eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional public library experience, four of which include administrative and supervisory responsibilities. ? a strong commitment to excellence in customer service. ? a clear vision for the future of libraries with the ability to promote that vision within the community. Priorities of this position are: ? implementing the library's capital improvement program, including the branch library's project ? continuing partnerships, both public and private, with the City, Business Community, and FRIENDS Board (501 (C3) ) ? creating the campaign for a successful special tax levy dedicated to library service Salary and benefits: Starting annual salary $75,000+ negotiable, depending upon qualifications. The position also provides a competitive benefits package. Complete position description and compensation information available at: www.libraryjobs.net To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to: Davenport Public Library Search Library Jobs Network Marianne Hartzell & Joseph Mika P.O. Box 4396 East Lansing, MI 48823 Application Deadline: April 30,2002 EEO/ADA Employer From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:43:08 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] LSSI Is Looking for a Few Good Bibliotecarios Virtuales (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Stephen Coffman" Subject: LSSI Is Looking for a Few Good Bibliotecarios Virtuales Amigos y colegas / Friends and colleagues LSSI is looking for a few great bilingual and bicultural reference librarians to help develop and staff an innovative new program designed to help libraries improve reference services to Spanish-speaking communities. The program is called Servicios de Referencia en Espanol, and it takes advantage of LSSI's Virtual Reference technology to allow libraries to offer live, real-time Spanish-language reference services over the Web. Patrons may access the service from home, school, office, or right inside the library (because the library is the primary Internet access in many communities) simply by clicking on a "Referencia" link on the library's Web site. When they do, they will be immediately connected with a Spanish-speaking reference librarian, who can converse using Spanish-language 'chat' (voice is coming soon), and librarians and patrons may co-browse and share material from Spanish-language databases, Web resources and even print publications using LSSI's advanced collaboration and content sharing technologies. When the session is completed, both the patron and the librarian are emailed a full Spanish-language transcript of the session and patrons without an email address may pick up the transcript from a secure Web site. Libraries may choose to staff the service themselves, or they can have LSSI's team of crack bilingual and bicultural reference librarians help them staff it --- either in whole or in part. That's where you come in, because there are already many libraries strongly interested in this service, but most lack the resources to staff it entirely on their own. So, we have one full-time opening and several part-time openings for really great bilingual and bicultural librarians who can meet (or come close to meeting --- we know we are asking for a lot here) the following criteria: --you are a top-notch reference librarian with a thorough knowledge of both Spanish and English-language reference sources online and in-print. Those with pubic-library experience especially welcome. --you speak and write both Spanish and English fluently. --you are intimately familiar with at least one of the primary Latino or Spanish-speaking cultures. --you have a computer and are not afraid to use it. --you are an active member of Reforma, Foro or similar association, or can show us some other evidence of your dedication to improving library services to Spanish-speaking communities (strongly preferred). The full-time position is located in Germantown, Maryland. Part-time positions may be located anywhere in North America as long as you have a PC and good access to the Internet. Very flexible scheduling available for part-time positions. So if this sounds like it might be for you, and you think you've got what it takes to be a good bibliotecario virtuale, ... Please stop by this coming week and drop off your resume at our Exhibits at PLA Conference in Phoenix, AZ, March 13-15th. LSSI Virtual Reference ToolKit. Booth 933 Or at Computers In Libraries in Washington DC, March 13-15th. LSSI Virtual Reference ToolKit. Booth 330 Or, if you can’t make it to either of those locations, you may fax your resume to us at Human Resource, LSSI, LLC, 301-540-5522. For more information call 301-5100 x 245. And for those of you who may be interested in other language services, German, French are other Roman-language interfaces are available right now, Chinese language services and other ‘double-byte’ language interfaces will be available later this Spring. Muchimas gracias, SC Steve Coffman VP, Product Development LSSI - Library Systems and Services LLC 20250 Century Blvd. Germantown, MD 20874 www.lssi.com/virtual stevec@lssi.com 800-638-8725 x265 -- From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:43:33 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Copyright - Damaged Book pages (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Katie Bunn Subject: Copyright - Damaged Book pages I forwarded this question to Arlene Bielefield, MLS, JD, a professor in Library Science at Southern CT State University, and co-author, with Lawrence Cheeseman, of "Libraries and Copyright Law". These are her comments: "When it is printed matter, the copyright law does allow (Under Section 108, not under Fair Use [Section 107]) libraries, under certain conditions, to replace missing pages in serials, and to copy and put on the shelf certain monographs. For published works, a search must be made for an unused copy at a reasonable price. If one cannot be found, then the library can copy pages or the whole thing to be put on the shelf--those can be facsimile copies or digital copies and up to three can be made. Digital copies must be used in the library only. The earlier question concerned A-V materials which are never allowed to be copied under the law." On Arlene's behalf, I'll just go ahead and say that, of course, this is for informational purposes and not to be considered legal advice!! -- Katie Bunn Teen Services Librarian Farmington Library Farmington, CT 860-677-6866 "People say that life's the thing, but I prefer reading." Logan Pearsall Smith ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:43:45 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Cash registers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Barbara Storch Subject: Cash registers We are in the process of purchasing a new cash register, and have received guidelines from our Finance Department about the requirement for a journal capability and other parameters. Has anyone purchased a cash register recently. What did you select and what features did it have? Are you satisfied with it? Thank you. Barbara J. Storch Library Manager West Palm Beach Public Library 100 Clematis Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Telephone: 561-868-7721 Fax: 561-653-2632 e-mail: storchb@wpbpl.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:43:53 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Hey, have you guys seen this? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lisa Costich" Subject: Re: Hey, have you guys seen this? So a guy who gets D minuses thinks librarianship is a joke? Gee, I'm crushed. From his rant, I can tell that he probably hasn't spent much time in libraries in his life. That might explain the failing grades. **The views, opinions, & judgements expressed in this message are solely those of the author. **The message contents have not been reviewed or approved by the Allen County Public Library. Lisa Costich, Manager Tecumseh Branch Library Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, Indiana From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:44:08 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Academic to public (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Phil Hjemboe" Subject: Academic to public I have been a public services librarian in small college libraries for = about 10 years. Throughout my library school years I had intended to seek = a public library position in reference. When an opening in a college = library came along I took it and have remained with academic libraries = since. Still, all these years, I have thought of someday seeking a public = library position. The service philosophy of public libraries and the = diversity of p.l. users continue to attract me, as does the opportunity to = do significantly more reference than in my present position. I wonder if anyone reading this list has made the switch from academic to = public library? I would be interested in hearing your experiences and what = difficulties or challenges you encountered in making the switch. Phil Hjemboe (phil_hjemboe@rockford.edu) Rockford College Rockford, IL ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:44:15 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Student Satirist Responds (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Blake Carver" Subject: Student Satirist Responds LISNews has buckled under the load this story has brought. I am trying = to=20 figure out how I can keep the site going, but I may be in big trouble = with=20 my hosting company. We are getting 3 or 4 times the average number of=20 visitors, and it's way too much for the server to handle, so they shut = me down. I was hoping to move it to a dedicated server sooner or later, but this = may=20 have accelerated that process, greatly. Please pass this along, and not the link back to LISNews for now. -Blake So here is Sony's response: He wrote: Sometimes negative attention forces you to stop and wonder: what=20 exactly are we doing as comedians and satirists? While the bulk of = satire=20 may seem relatively superficial and too often topical to provide any = real=20 and lasting value from an intellectual standpoint, it does serve as a=20 magnifying glass for that brief moment in which it is read, intensifying = the reader's scrutiny upon the subject at hand. Like any other mode of=20 expression, however, it cannot function at all without attention. In = this=20 way it may be like a gross New York Post tabloid, but the objectives = cannot=20 be systematically simplified and subsequently relegated to some recess = of=20 literary darkness. As an immutable fact, any piece of such satire, when written with=20 edge and conviction and compounded with a large body of attention, must=20 then cause agitation among its readers. I will neither decry this as=20 unfortunate, nor laud it as beneficial. It is simply a fact, and by = that=20 virtue the piece must meet with resistance. Is it merely that "good = taste=20 and humour are a contradiction in terms," as Malcolm Muggeridge stated, = or=20 is there a greater underlying propensity to infuriate when relating some = agenda, be it political, ideological, or otherwise? This is the paradox = in=20 which the satirist resides, and the consternation of some is an = inevitable=20 corollary. Charles Dickens mused, "I believe no satirist could breathe=20 this air. If another Juvenal or Swift could rise up among us tomorrow, = he=20 would be hunted down. If you have any knowledge of our literature, and = can=20 give me the name of any man, American born and bred, who has anatomised = our=20 follies as people, and not as this or that party, and who has escaped = the=20 foulest and most brutal slander, the most inveterate hatred and = intolerant=20 pursuit; it will be a strange name in my ears, believe me." Logically enough the primary group so roused is that which is the=20 focus of the satirist's meditation. Regardless of how much acclaim is=20 received from other demographics, it is the negative feedback that must=20 necessarily garner so much attention. Perhaps this is poetic justice to = the satirist, but the positive is the subsequent opening of dialogue, = both=20 beautiful and profane, and the creation of a forum for discussion on the = salient topic. Indeed, does not the projected illiteracy and ignorance = of=20 the author do nothing less than mediate the ensuing dialogue? Ronald = Knox,=20 in describing the institution of American satire, contended that "the=20 hall-mark of American humour is its pose of illiteracy." From = Shakespeare=20 to The Onion, this is true not only of the American incarnation, but of=20 humor in general. To pretend illiteracy is certainly not to be = uneducated,=20 but to be tame is indeed to preclude progression. If one can overcome=20 initial offense and examine the satire's intent more closely, the = impetus=20 shifts from one of dismay to one of epistemology, and the inherent=20 ambiguity of the author's objective serves as a powerful catalyst for=20 reflection. If some are disillusioned, it is not especially of import, = as=20 many more will proceed from that disillusionment to insight, to=20 intelligence and understanding, and finally, to laughter. For those who still require further and more specific = explanation, I=20 assure you that I have the utmost respect for librarians and their=20 profession. I can't imagine anything more vital and integral to academia = than information dispersal and communication. Which is precisely the = point=20 of the article I wrote. I hoped that the juxtaposition of such a clearly = noble profession with some of the gross stereotypes associated with it=20 would help enlighten the reader as to the clear chasm that separates=20 informed and misinformed formation of opinions. I chose library science = as=20 the catalyst for this concept because I felt the disparity between = common=20 sense and misconception was the greatest here. The extreme sensitivity = of=20 the library community was foolishly omitted from these considerations. Now, I sent an apology/explanation to the Daily Bruin as soon as I = realized what an uproar my article had created, in the hopes that they=20 would print it. Being recently told by the editor that it is not the = policy=20 of that paper to print apologies or follow-ups, I am resorting to=20 statements of this nature. On a more personal note, let me tell you a=20 little about myself that might help ground the article more clearly. = Ever=20 since I can remember, I have absolutely loved to read. In elementary and = junior high school, I actually had my mom pick me up an hour after = school=20 got out so that I could hang out in the library and read. Inevitably, = some=20 shushing and dirty glances did occur, but for the most part I have=20 maintained a great relationship with the librarians who I dealt with in = the=20 past, and respect them deeply. In fact, my best friend's mother is a=20 librarian (the housewife "type"), and I think that she is a wonderful=20 person, and that her job is infinitely important to the kids and adults = in=20 my small hometown. As for college, I can't even begin to describe the=20 amount of time (aside from studying) that I've spent here at the UCLA=20 libraries. From days spent in the book stacks, to lazy afternoons = looking=20 through archived Time magazines, I have utilized and enjoyed the = libraries=20 here as much as anyone else. I have cherished the opportunity to watch=20 films from D.W. Griffith to old TV episodes in the media lab. I am not a = moron, and I realize that it takes a lot of time, effort, and skill to=20 orchestrate a library system as massive as the one here at UCLA, and = others=20 like it around the world. I am very sincere in this, and am now getting=20 frustrated by the constant and numerous attacks directed at me. It is = my=20 hope that these apologies and explanations are considered by the library = community. For fear that I may never again be welcome in a library, = even=20 as I move on to law school next year, I would like to take the = opportunity=20 to thank all of you now for the knowledge and experiences gained in your = buildings. Thanks for the memories. -Sony Barari -------------------------------------------- Blake Carver LISNews.com Librarian & Information Science News http://www.lisnews.com ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:44:26 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Have you guys seen this? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Re: Have you guys seen this? Stephanie Poole drew our attention to these remarks by Molecular Biology Student. http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/db/printer.asp?ID=18860 Talk about "tunnel vision". This Student is suffering from microscopic vision. Support for Research and Lifetime Learning --- whether you call them "science" or not --- are as essential to the survival of humanity as the meandering of molecules under a microscope. James B. Casey --- My own views. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:44:47 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Cites & Insights: April issue out (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Walt_Crawford@notes.rlg.org Subject: Cites & Insights: April issue out Cites & Insights: Crawford at Large 2:5 (April 2002) is now available. Still free, still PDF, still at: http://cical.home.att.net This 18-page issue includes: * The Literacy "Crisis": Good News--Or Is It? * Bibs & Blather * Trends and Quick Takes -- six items * Product Watch -- nine items * Following Up -- two items * Copyright Currents * PC Group Reviews -- 24 reviews in 14 categories -wcc- From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:44:59 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Have you guys seen this? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: Have you guys seen this? I hope that students and faculty in the UCLA library school and the librarians at the university library disabuse this guy of his notions. I think he's been concentrating on the cellular level too long. Nann @the library in Lake Villa, Illinois -----Original Message----- From: Stephanie Poole [mailto:poolesl@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2002 5:10 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Have you guys seen this? Hi guys. I don't know how many of you have seen this already but it was posted to Univ. of KY SLIS listserv and I thought I would pass it on to you all. It's not exactly a flattering portrait of Librarians and Library Science education. In fact, it really ticked me off. Maybe one of you guys can come up with a more articulate response to this than my "screw you!". Enjoy. Have a great weekend everyone! http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/db/printer.asp?ID=18860 Stephanie __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:45:09 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: Have you seen this reply (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan T. Byra" Subject: re: Have you seen this reply I tried to look at the the reply this kid supposedly had written and the screen kept saying the document contains no data. Could it possibly be that he has no comeback to all the angry responses he's been getting? And let's consider the source here - a slacker who starts off by admitting that he's trying to get out of going to class. Puh-leeze!!! Maybe he's jealous?? -- Susan T. Byra, MLS Director, East Miss. Regional Library Now I believe that there are unicorns - William Shakespeare From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:45:23 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: PUBLIB digest 1970 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Roberts, Julie" Subject: RE: PUBLIB digest 1970 With this spin on it... we should remind ourselves now and then how > appreciative we are to be hosted "for free" on the UC Berkeley SunSITE > (and nothing is free, as we all know--it certainly costs them labor to > maintain us). > > Thanks to Janet Garey, Garey Mills, and everyone else at UCB SunSITE! ( and Karen G. Schneider!) [Roberts, Julie A.] A BIG THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HIP, HIP, HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I appreciate this list VERY MUCH, as I'm sure everybody on this list does! What would we all do without our worldwide "neighborly" site that breaks down our borders? Julie A. Roberts roberju@rolling-meadows.lib.il.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:45:40 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] time machine (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Danny Weiss" Subject: time machine Not really one to tout movies on the list-serves (especially ones that stray so far from their original classic sources), but... the Time Machine (which strays perhaps to a fault) is notable for featuring a very cool New York Public librarian of the future who does a great reference interview and readers' advisory and storytime and is the compendium of (no less than) All World Knowledge - he's a self described "third generation photonic with verbal and visual link capabilities connected to every database on the planet" -- he even survives 800,000 years into the future. it's nice to be noticed. Dan Weiss, Director "A book must be the axe for the frozen sea within us" Fanwood Memorial Library Franz Kafka North Ave. & Tillotson Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023 PHONE: 908.322.6400 FAX: 908.322.5590 dweiss@lmxac.org www.lmxac.org/fanwood From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:45:46 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job posting-Branch Manager/Cuyahoga County Public Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: LSEVOLD Subject: Job posting-Branch Manager/Cuyahoga County Public Library JOB POSTING CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Job title: Branch Manager Branch: Warrensville Branch Hours: 40 hours/week Starting pay rate: $22.73/hour-$26.21/hour ($47,291 annual - $54,518 annual) Pay level: M 9 Benefits: CCPL offers hospitalization, life insurance, state retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday time and optional benefits. Under general direction, manages overall branch operation. Coordinates all branch services; selects, supervises and evaluates staff. Develops a budget, supervises collection development, provides direct service to the public and represents the library in the community. Administers collective bargaining agreement. Assists in promoting the library's diversity initiative. Excellent customer service is our highest priority. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited library school, and 4 to 6 years of professional library experience including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity. Excellent supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills required for supervising staff, representing branch to local community, public speaking at meetings and events, and for providing service to the general public. Good problem solving skills and strong organizational ability. A valid Ohio Driver's license is required and own vehicle preferred. Applicants with experience working with a culturally diverse population will be preferred. Proof of education, resume and three written (letters) work references are required. Serving the cities of Warrensville Heights, Highland Hills and North Randall, Warrensville Branch is located in the southeast section of Cuyahoga County, adjacent to Shaker Heights and Beachwood on the North, Cleveland on the West, Maple Heights and Bedford on the South, and Orange on the East. There are 6 schools and the building is modern with public meeting rooms, adequate parking and excellent program facilities. A special feature is the Ezra Jack Keats collection; a complete holdings of his books and some original memorabilia. The 2001 circulation was 138,873. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2002 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 March 29, 2002. 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 Tue Mar 12 19:46:05 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE:Criticism of the library science graduate degree in UCLA Daily Bruin (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mary Lou Caskey" Subject: RE:Criticism of the library science graduate degree in UCLA Daily Bruin Rarely have I seen such a bold display of ignorance and condescension. It was hard to remain angry about it because it was so stereotypical and so vastly out of date. And more importantly our critic is a D-minus student in HIS chosen field. Ah, youth! One of my teachers in grade school used to say "it's the empty tin cans that rattle the most." I think the best part about the article he wrote is that it was published for all to see. I don't think any of us needs to add anything. He has revealed himself very well. Please don't give it dignity by a serious response. Mary Lou Caskey Director Mid-York Library System Utica, NY From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:46:21 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] CAPE FEAR CRIME FESTIVAL STORY CONTEST (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: mspencer@nhcgov.com Subject: CAPE FEAR CRIME FESTIVAL STORY CONTEST Hi folks- Attached is a pdf of the CFCF Story Contest Press Release, the text of which is included below. Nicki Leone Book Buyer Bristol Books 1908 Eastwood Rd. Suite 116 Wilmington, NC 28403 910.256.4490 910.256.4770 (fax) buyer@bristolbooks.com www.bristolbooks.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: CAPE FEAR CRIME FESTIVAL STORY CONTEST Contact: Nicki Leone Programming Director Cape Fear Crime Festival 5828 Greenville Loop Rd. Wilmington, NC 28409 910.264.2101 910.256.4770 (fax) booklady@ec.rr.com www.galleone.com/cfcf.htm The Cape Fear Crime Festival Seeks Submissions for Story Contest Wilmington, NC (March 1, 2002) - The organizers of the upcoming Cape Fear Crime Festival are seeking submissions for the 2002 Cape Fear Crime Festival Short Story Contest. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners: $75.00 for First Place, $50 for Second Place, and $25.00 for Third Place winners. Contest winners will also have their story printed in chapbook form and distributed to all attendees at the Cape Fear Crime Festival, held in Wilmington, North Carolina October 25th through October 28th. Submissions must be no longer than 4000 words, of a previously unpublished and unsubmitted short story with a strong crime or mystery theme. No other genres will be considered! An $8.00 entry fee must accompany each submission, and all entries must be postmarked by July 1, 2002. Full contest guidelines and entry forms can be found on the Cape Fear Crime Festival website at www.galleone.com/cfcf.htm. Entries should be mailed to: Story Contest Cape Fear Crime Festival 5828 Greenville Loop Rd. Wilmington, NC 28409 Entries must be accompanied by an Official Entry Form or facsimile (available online at www.galleone.com/cfcf.htm), and the required entry fee, $8.00 (check or money order made payable to Cape Fear Crime Festival). All entries must be original, unpublished and unproduced, not accepted by any other publisher or producer at the time of submission. The Cape Fear Crime Festival retains one-time publication rights to the prize-winning entries in chapbook form, to be distributed to festival attendees, and made available for a nominal fee to people unable to attend the festival, as well as the rights to publish prize-winning stories in a later anthology of prizewinners. Entries must be typed on one side of 8-1/2 x 11 white paper (computer printout acceptable). All manuscripts must be double-spaced. Name, address, phone number and email, (if available) must appear in the upper left-hand corner on a separate cover page. Your name must not appear on the manuscript itself- otherwise your entry is disqualified. Judging and Notification Every entry will be read by the judges. Judges' decisions are final. Entries must be postmarked by July 1, 2002. We cannot return submitted manuscripts; however, to receive notification of the receipt of your manuscript, send a self-addressed stamped postcard along with your entry. Top Award Winners will be notified by mail or email before September 15, 2002. The Cape Fear Crime Festival is the vision of a number of people actively involved in the literary community of Wilmington, NC, who simply could not believe that a city the size of Wilmington, with such a thriving literary scene, had no annual book festival to celebrate its vitality and talent. This is a "grass roots" festival, built from the ground up by people whose main motivation is their love of literature and their addiction to mystery novels. CFCF 2002 will be held October 25th-27th. For more information, contact Nicki Leone at 910-264-2101. Nicki Leone Programming Director The Cape Fear Crime Festival 5828 Greenville Loop Rd. 910.264.2101 booklady@ec.rr.com www.galleone.com/cfcf.htm (See attached file: contest02_pr.pdf) (See attached file: contest02_pr.pdf) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Marie Spencer Audiovisual/Reference Librarian New Hanover County Public Library 201 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 910-341-4390 x225 910-341-4357 fax http://www.nhcgov.com/LIB/LIBmain.htm ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:46:25 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Electronic and print periodicals (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Abby Schor" Subject: Electronic and print periodicals We are currently considering the issue of print vs. electronic periodicals. Like so many of you, we have seen the use of our paper periodicals drop, while electronic resources use goes up. Our paper collection seems to be used more for recreational or leisure purposes, while students and others doing research rely on electronic databaes. Do any of you have a formula or other way to determine how much of your budget to devote to paper (or microform) periodicals and how much for electronic databases? We are fortunate to have free access to many FirstSearch databases through the Illinois State Library, and we subscribe to several of the Gale products (such as General Reference Center, Expanded Academic, General Business File and Health Reference Center), giving our patrons access to thousands of full text articles, in addition to abstracts. Do you drop a subscription to a little-used paper or microform product of your vendor provides it full text? Do you have a policy covering such decisions? I'd be interested in anything you'd like to share about this. Abby Schor Collection Specialist Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 847-870-4310 (voice) 847-392-0136 (fax) From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:46:36 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Meeting rooms (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "John Richmond" Subject: Meeting rooms The ever-present question, in one form or another.... I have been researching the archives, looking specifically for info on how far in advance libraries let folks reserve a room, for how many meetings in a row groups may reserve, and if libraries let groups sign up for a year in advance. My impression is that few places allow for scheduling a whole year in advance. I did not find anyone *defending* such advance sign-ups. At this point, we don't let people book a room for more than three meetings in a row. This has led to some extremely unhappy feelings on the part of groups who have used the library regularly (and who have made generous donations to the library...not every year, necessarily, but over time). So we're reexamining meeting room policies. I would be interested to hear any testimonials in favor of letting groups book a room for a year, or even six months, in advance. Advantages? Any favorable results from such a policy? Want to play devil's advocate to those who *don't* allow such advance booking?? You may reply directly. And maybe I'll have lots to read when I return from PLA--either that or nothing, because everyone ELSE will be at PLA. John Richmond, Director Alpha Park Public Library District 3527 South Airport Road Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 Voice: (309) 697-3822, ext. 12 Fax: (309) 697-9681 E-mail: jrichmond@alphapark.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:46:45 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Any Mariners fans going to PLA? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Colowick Subject: Any Mariners fans going to PLA? I have two tickets to the Mariners vs. Padres game on Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m. I'm looking for either (1) someone who would like both tickets or (b) someone who would like one ticket and wouldn't mind sitting with me (and preferably has a car). I paid $15.50 per ticket - upper box seats, first base side. I'd like $30 for the pair; the single-ticket price is more negotiable since you have to put up with me. Go M's! Susie Colowick North Olympic Library System scolowick@nols.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:46:50 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Public Library Internet Services and The Digital Divide (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Public Library Internet Services and The Digital Divide News Release March 10, 2002 FSU Information Institute Announces New Report: Public Library Internet Services and The Digital Divide: The Role and Impacts from Selected External Funding Sources This study was completed in January, 2002 and finds that public libraries made significant strides in deploying their information infrastructure as a result of E-rate awards, LSTA grants, and from awards made through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The study also found that the State Library often played a critical role in organizing public libraries to participate in the E-rate program. Despite the success of these (and other) external funding programs a number of strategies can be employed to increase the effectiveness and impact of these efforts. The report offers a number of recommendations to make E-rate, LSTA, and Gates awards more effective and have greater impact. The report also offers specific suggestions for how public libraries can better use such external funds to promote information technology development and deployment. Single copies of the printed report can be obtained by contacting Susan Thomas, Office Manager, Information Institute, School of Information Studies, Louis Shores Building, Room 226, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306 [phone 850-645-5683; or email at sthomas@garnet.acns.fsu.edu]. An electronic version of the report is available from the Information Institute's website at http://www.ii.fsu.edu/divide/index.html. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Charles R. McClure * * Francis Eppes Professor and Director * * Information Use Management and Policy Institute * * School of Information Studies * * Louis Shores Building, Rm. 226 Voice: 850-644-8109 * * Florida State University * * Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2100 USA Fax: 850-644-9763 * * Email address: cmcclure@lis.fsu.edu * * McClure's URL: http://slis-two.lis.fsu.edu/~cmcclure/ * * Information Institute URL: www.ii.fsu.edu * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:47:05 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: Library Research Service 9-11 Survey (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Froehlich, Patricia" Subject: FW: Library Research Service 9-11 Survey September 11, 2001 was six months ago today. Every institution in American life has been challenged to react to the political and socio-economic aftershocks of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and the associated crash in Pennsylvania. Libraries-public, school, college and university, special-have been no exception. At this six-months milestone, the Library Research Service is conducting a survey of the nation's libraries to assess how they have risen to this challenge through the service they provide. To report on how your library has responded to September 11 and its aftermath, please visit our website, http://www.lrs.org, 1) Click on the '9-11 Survey', 2) Select '911' and click on 'Go', and 3) Select 'Take survey' and click 'Go'. Feel free to copy this invitation to participate in this survey to any appropriate listserv to which you subscribe. Again, all types of libraries throughout the United States are invited to respond. This survey will be available through March 29, 2002. A report of the results will be posted on our website by the end of April 2002. Thank you in advance for your participation. Stephanie Kean Colorado Department of Education, State Library Library Research Service 201 E. Colfax Ave. Rm. 309 Denver, CO 80203 303.866.6906 303.866.6940 Fax kean_s@cde.state.co.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:47:20 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] LSSI at PLA and CIL (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Stephen Coffman" Subject: LSSI at PLA and CIL Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet...." Rudyard Kipling was right, at least during the next few days, as the Reference Division of LSSI sends its people to opposite ends of the country. Team West, including Kay Henshall, Louise Stewart and Arthur Brady, will be in Phoenix for the Public Library Association Conference (Booth 933). Team East, including Steve Coffman, Michelle Fiander and Jim Hockenberry, will be in Washington, D.C. for the Computers In Libraries Conference (Booth 330). In addition to live access to all the new features and functionality of Release 2.0 of the Virtual Reference ToolKittm, booth visitors will have opportunity to learn more about: - CiteRight(tm), providing for easy and accurate citations from any source, in any style - Servicios de Referencia en Español(tm), the new Spanish-language reference service - RefTracker(tm), which integrates email, desk and phone reference with online reference - EasySite(tm) and CommunityPac(tm), offered by our partner MyCommunity International - New offerings and partnerships in support of distance learning, e-library content So whether your travel plans take you to Arizona's red desert, or to the Eastern Seaboard, plan to spend some time with us. And if you can't, we'll be happy to send you lots of information about what you missed...! Louise Stewart, MLIS Library Systems and Services, LLC 20250 Century Blvd., Suite 200 Germantown, MD 20874-1114 phone 503-253-2681 fax 301-540-5522 email louises@lssi.com www.vrt.com -- From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:47:52 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Virtual Reference Librarians to Get Together at PLA (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Stephen Coffman" Subject: Virtual Reference Librarians to Get Together at PLA Calling all virtual reference librarians and friends We all know that the one down side to virtual reference is that all of us spend far too much time working with people on the computer, and there aren't enough near enough opportunities to meet and get to know our friends and colleagues face to face. It's high time we did something to change that, so if you are attending PLA and you are currently a virtual reference librarian, training to be a virtual reference librarian, or just mildly curious about what virtual reference is and what it is like to do it for a living, by all means join us at the Virtual Reference Librarian's Soiree (we call it a Soiree, but you don't need to dress ... it's really an informal get together with light snacks, libations and lots of talk) Thursday, March 14 5:00-7:30pm Sports City Grill & the Sky Lounge 132 East Washington (near the corner of Washington and 2nd) Phoenix, AZ 85004 So come join us and compare notes about software, what it's like to handle more than one patron at once, how you handle that occasional obscene caller, tips for finding answers quick online, what happens when an entire school class logs on at once, and all of the other experiences that can make life so interesting for virtual reference librarians. LSSI is supplying the appetizers, and a cash bar will be available. Everyone is welcome ... and we are particularly hoping to see you there. Here's a link to the restaurant: http://www.restaurant.com/sportscitygrill/index.asp?rid=301089&pg=1&mma=&rn=&zp=85004&ct=&st=&stp=0&pc=0&sc=0&nb=&ps=&pct=0&flt=&qt=1&srt=0&srvt=0&bsp=1&rfi=0&asp=SearchResults.asp See you in Phoenix, Kay Henshall -- From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:48:14 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Service Dogs in the Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Stephanie J. Leedy" Subject: Service Dogs in the Library My library is currently reviewing its policy on service dogs in the library. Does anyone have a policy that requires all service dog owners to carry papers from their physicians or papers stating that the dog is a trained service dog? Does anyone have a policy that includes requirements for psychiatric service dogs or minimal protection service dogs? Does your policy require patrons with psychiatric service dogs to carry training papers for their dog? Does the dog need to wear a harness with a service dog logo on it? Does the policy state that service dogs must remain on a leash / harness at all times? If you have a extensive policy that you would like to share with me, please send it to sleedy@auburnalabama.org . Thanks, Stephanie J. Leedy Reference Librarian Auburn Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:48:20 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] NEDCC Off the Wall and Online Conference (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Kim O'Leary" Subject: NEDCC Off the Wall and Online Conference The Northeast Document Conservation Center Presents Off the Wall and Online: Providing Web Access to Cultural Collections May 30-31, 2002 If you have time for only one conference this year, opt for Off the Wall and Online at The National Heritage Museum (formerly The Museum of Our National Heritage) in Lexington, Massachusetts. This cutting-edge conference from the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) in Andover, Massachusetts is designed to serve institutions that are digitizing or planning to digitize collections and also those who simply want to make their Websites more interesting. As the emergence of the World Wide Web has made the world smaller, museums and their online audiences have grown tremendously. This event will address the questions and challenges facing both large and small institutions that are undertaking digitization projects and putting images from their collections online for educational purposes, research, and public relations. The NEDCC conference will bring together museum educators, technical experts, and administrators to discuss the new access opportunities as well as often perplexing issues of quality versus cost and longevity of the digital files. A keynote address by Beverly Sheppard, Deputy Director of IMLS will focus on outreach to diverse communities. New evaluation data will be presented to help define the online audience and determine what sorts of programs are most effective in engaging this audience. Topics will include: - The Changing Role of Museums - Attracting Visitors to a Website - Cooperating to Build Virtual Collections - Reaching Out to Diverse Audiences - Designing a Website - Quality of Scanned Images - Web-based Education - Image Capture for Preservation & Access The conference will be held on May 30-31, 2002 at The National Heritage Museum (formerly The Museum of Our National Heritage) in Lexington, Massachusetts. A National Museum Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) supports this high-profile event. IMLS is an independent, federal, grant-making agency that fosters leadership, innovation and education learning through museums and libraries. Co-sponsors are the New England Museum Association and The National Heritage Museum. NEDCC also receives financial support for its field service activities from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Registration information is available on NEDCC's Web site at www.nedcc.org or contact Ginny Hughes at ghughes@nedcc.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:48:32 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarians' Unions? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Carol Russo" Subject: Librarians' Unions? ** High Priority ** Hello, everyone: I'm certain that I've read here that many of you belong to a union solely representing librarians...can someone give me more information about them? Here in Broward County, we're represented by a government supervisors' union, but some of us aren't sure it can meet our needs...although we don't know if there's anything that can be done now! Thanks! ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com ********************************************************************** From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:48:42 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] job opening (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: bigginsj@uhls.lib.ny.us Subject: job opening Job Opening: Head of Adult Services Bethlehem Public Library near Albany New York is accepting applications = for the position of Head of Adult Services. The successful candidate = will have strong administrative and personnel skills, experience in = collection development, materials selection and fiscal management and = proven abilities in planning and executing new services and programs. Responsibilities: Administration of a key department in a busy suburban library Supervision and scheduling staff of 10 (6.5FTEs) Selection of reference materials; oversight of selection of adult = circulating materials Budget preparation for all expenses related to adult services Statistical summaries and reports in support of the department's = productivity Developing programs for the adult community Coordinating outreach services Education/Experience: MLS from an ALA accredited program. New York State Public Librarian's Professional Certificate. Five years increasingly responsible post masters public library = experience. Minimum three years of supervisory experience. Experience with computer technology and electronic resources. Full job description at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org Salary Range: mid $40s Deadline for Application: April 1, 2002 Send resume and three current references to: Nancy L. Pieri, Library Director Bethlehem Public Library=20 451 Delaware Avenue Delmar, New York 12054 =20 ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:48:46 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of March 12, 2002 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Valerie Worrell Subject: Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of March 12, 2002 Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Librarian - Children's Services, 24 hours/week at the Lynnwood Library in Washington State. Job #0217 Open Until Filled. For more information and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity, please visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/ or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040. ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Public Services Assistant II - Technical Liaison, 40 hours/week at the Lynnwood Library in Washington State. Job #0224, Closes 03/29/02. For more information and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity, please visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/ or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040. ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ Valerie Worrell Sno-Isle Regional Library Human Resources Phone: 360-651-7004 Fax: 360-651-7151 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:48:50 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Programming for Adults (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "B. Heather Campbell" Subject: Programming for Adults Greetings! Jacksonville (FL) Public Library is seeking information to help us expand our programming for adults and young adults. Please take the time to complete the following survey and return it to me off-list. I will summarize results for the list. This e-mail is cross-posted to PUBLIB, PUBYAC, and FL-LIB. Please excuse any duplication. Thank you in advance. Attendance: 1. Do you count young adult programming separately, or is it included with either children's or adult programming? 2. Do you compare the number of actual attendees to the number of customers expected to attend at each program? 3. Do you measure the number of customers you have to turn away at each program? 4. What other/additional statistics do you keep regarding adult program attendance? 5. What statistics do you keep on how attendees found out about a program? Customer satisfaction: 1. Do you keep statistics regarding customer satisfaction? 2. Do you collect statistics regarding customer's rating of the program presentation? How do you measure this? 3. Do you collect statistics regarding customer's rating of the program's content? How do you measure this? 4. Do you collect statistics regarding customer's rating of the physical environment? How do you measure this? 5. What other/additional statistics do you collect regarding customer satisfaction? 6. Do you keep track of how much it costs to put on each program? Thank you in advance for your help. B. Heather Campbell, Senior Librarian Big Kahuna of Main Fiction Main Library Volunteer Coordinator Literature and History Department Jacksonville Public Library Jacksonville, Florida 32202 heatherc@coj.net 904-630-2367 Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. -- Dr. Seuss in _The Lorax_ ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:48:55 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Special Collections Manager Vacancy/Selby Public (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Liz Nolan" Subject: Special Collections Manager Vacancy/Selby Public CLOSING DATE: March 25, 2002 SALARY: $33,129-49,694 annually LOCATION: Selby Public Library, Sarasota, FL (Sarasota County PL System) DESCRIPTION: Professional work with administrative responsibilities, planning, organizing, and directing the services and operation of the Special Collections (environmental, genealogy, Music Archives), located within a large public library. Reference and information services will be provided to a diverse population characteristic of a busy urban setting. Position requires an energetic, team-oriented individual with a strong public service commitment. Essential functions include, but are not limited to, assistance to public, collection management, public relations/outreach, collaboration with two large groups of volunteers, strategic/long range planning, development of guidelines regarding copyright/fair use, development of Web-based research tools and use of digital technology in preserving collection. The new 73,000 sq.ft. Selby Library was dedicated in 1998, and is in the heart of downtown Sarasota, Florida, recently named by Money Magazine as the "Best Small City" in the country. The 2000 HALPR Index ranked the Sarasota County Library System as one of the top 10 public libraries in the nation serving populations of 250,000-499,999. Our library system is enjoying a period of dynamic growth, and the Selby Library offers an exciting opportunity to manage innovative programs that meet the needs of this extraordinary community. REQUIREMENTS: MLS plus two years professional library experience, preferably in a public library. Experience in management and supervision is preferred. Experience in grant writing an foreign languages is desired. Knowledge of: electronic resources including the Internet, online library catalog, reference databases, and office software applications; knowledge of environmental resources, genealogy, and/or music history, literature, theory, and bibliography is preferred. Skills in: good verbal and written communication, planning, and organization; use and application of computers, automated library systems, and electronic resources. Ability to: work comfortably in an urban, multicultural environment; work well with internal and external customers in a professional, friendly, and cooperative manner; be flexible and embrace change; promote the Special Collections; analyze professional and administrative problems and make recommendations as to their resolution; do original research work; conduct a reference interview; analyze information for answering a variety of requests from numerous sources of reading and reference material; conduct ongoing training of employees in the methods, techniques, and procedures utilized. APPLICATION: Qualified applicants must apply online at: http://pats.sarasotacounty.org 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 Application (with resume) must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:49:19 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Dinner at Matador Thursday; possible Wednesday? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: Dinner at Matador Thursday; possible Wednesday? Nann and I are going to El Matador Thursday, 7 p.m. (Ph: 602-254-7563) El Matador is at First Street and Adams, a short walk from the conference site. According to Joe Schallan, "It's the best in the time-honored tradition of Sonoran-style, "heart attack on a plate" Mexican cooking!! Lots of cheese, big portions. Try the greencorn tamales washed down with a couple Negra Modelos!" I will reserve a table for 4, unless I hear from others. (Btw, they have more heart-conscious food, too!) I heard from some folks who were interested in Wednesday--I'd be willing to do El Matador then, too--I'm just worried that my plane might get in late or some other problem! So I'm tentatively targeting 8 p.m. Wednesday--that may be late for some of you, particularly if you have an East Coast tummy. If you're interested, email me before noon Wednesday Pacific Time, or leave a message where I'm staying: Marriott Residence Inn Phoenix Airport (you might have to leave it under the name of Vickie Nesting--who has a bad case of flu and won't be there--if that isn't confusing enough ;) ). Oh, so nice to think we will get a chance to see one another! Don't forget the PUBLIB social Thursday night, hosted by Christine Lind Hage, and now don't go getting shy on us--just show up and you will feel like one of the gang. It's just like PUBLIB--some yack, some listen, everyone enjoys. Safe travel, one and all! ---------------------------------------------- Karen G. Schneider kgs@lii.org http://lii.org Coordinator, Librarians' Index to the Internet lii.org New This Week: http://lii.org/ntw lii.org: Information You Can Trust! ---------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 19:58:40 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Joseph J. Mika" Subject: posting I have been asked to send the advertisement for Davenport attachment as text. In case you are unable to open the attachment, the advertisement appears below. Thank you. LIBRARY DIRECTOR SEARCH REOPENED! DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY DAVENPORT, IOWA W.WW.DAVENPORTLIBRARY.COM The Davenport Public Library seeks a dynamic and innovative individual to serve as the Library Director. Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Director's responsibility is to provide strategic vision and leadership in a cutting-edge library system, focused and dedicated toward the strengthening of library services and presence within the community. The library, its branch, and bookmobile serve a population of nearly 100,000, with a budget of $3 million and a staff of 47 (FTEs). The City of Davenport is a vibrant community on the bank of the Mississippi River, offering a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities (www.quadcities.com). The successful candidate should have: ? an MLS from an ALA-accredited library program and eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional public library experience, four of which include administrative and supervisory responsibilities. ? a strong commitment to excellence in customer service. ? a clear vision for the future of libraries with the ability to promote that vision within the community. Priorities of this position are: ? implementing the library's capital improvement program, including the branch library’s project ? continuing partnerships, both public and private, with the City, Business Community, and FRIENDS Board (501 (C3) ) ? creating the campaign for a successful special tax levy dedicated to library service Salary and benefits: Starting annual salary $75,000+ negotiable, depending upon qualifications. The position also provides a competitive benefits package. Complete position description and compensation information available at: www.libraryjobs.net To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to: Davenport Public Library Search Library Jobs Network Marianne Hartzell & Joseph Mika P.O. Box 4396 East Lansing, MI 48823 Application Deadline: April 30,2002 EEO/ADA Employer ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 22:27:39 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Update on Phoenix weather (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joe Schallan Subject: Update on Phoenix weather Attention Phx-bound Publibbers: Latest forecast (as of Tuesday evening): Wednesday Partly cloudy High 85 Low 53 Thursday Partly cloudy High 73 Low 47 Friday Partly cloudy High 71 Low 48 Saturday Partly cloudy High 72 Low 47 It MAY be windy on Thursday and Friday. So if you're grabbing a flight in the morning, throw a jacket in the suitcase. No need for coats, ear muffs, or gloves! Joe Schallan "Phoenix 101" PS. I plan to attend Christine Hage's Publib get-together Thursday night at the Hyatt, if she's still having it. Christine? --- __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 23:21:43 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Meeting rooms (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Margaret N. Waznis" Subject: Re: Meeting rooms John, you need the PLA program noted below - there is definitely going to be a large contingent from our library there! Betty Waznis San Diego County Library Meeting Rooms: Damned If You Do and Damned If You Don’t Thursday, March 14, 2002 2–3:15 p.m. Room: Flagstaff 1–5 All libraries either have meeting rooms, or plan to have meeting rooms, when they renovate or build a new building. Meeting rooms are seen as a great public service to the community by the administration, and as a huge headache by the staff members that deal with them on a daily basis. Hear what public service staff and administration have to say as they designed meeting rooms, devised meeting room policies, and dealt with the problems that come with having meeting rooms. Presenters: Paula Alston, Chesapeake Public Library System (Virg.); Margaret Smith, Jacksonville Public Library (Fla.); Jody Treadway, West Florida Regional Library Organizer: Jody Czesak Treadway, West Florida Regional Library > Topic No. 14 > > Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 16:46:36 -0800 (PST) > From: "John Richmond" > To: publib > Subject: Meeting rooms > The ever-present question, in one form or another.... I have been > researching the archives, looking specifically for info on how far in > advance libraries let folks reserve a room, for how many meetings in a row > groups may reserve, and if libraries let groups sign up for a year in > advance. My impression is that few places allow for scheduling a whole year > in advance. I did not find anyone *defending* such advance sign-ups. At > this point, we don't let people book a room for more than three meetings in > a row. This has led to some extremely unhappy feelings on the part of > groups who have used the library regularly (and who have made generous > donations to the library...not every year, necessarily, but over time). So > we're reexamining meeting room policies. I would be interested to hear any > testimonials in favor of letting groups book a room for a year, or even six > months, in advance. Advantages? Any favorable results from such a policy? > Want to play devil's advocate to those who *don't* allow such advance > booking?? You may reply directly. And maybe I'll have lots to read when I > return from PLA--either that or nothing, because everyone ELSE will be at > PLA. > > John Richmond, Director > Alpha Park Public Library District > 3527 South Airport Road > Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 > Voice: (309) 697-3822, ext. 12 > Fax: (309) 697-9681 > E-mail: jrichmond@alphapark.org > From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 12 23:22:16 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:04 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Book Sales (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Steve Mauer Subject: Library Book Sales Greetings all, Feeling strapped for cash? Want to know more about books? Got books? Ever wondered what your "sale" books were REALLY worth? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you might want to visit: http://www.librarybooksales.org Funded by the California State Library, the web site is a vehicle for libraries and friends groups to sell their better books, instead of "giving them away" at the local sale. Participation is open to any public library and affiliated Friends group. Sign-up takes about 2 minutes, it's free, and once inside, there are tons of tips, hints, a chat room, FAQ, etc. New stuff is being added all the time. Libraries are signing up from around the country and books are being added daily. We will soon be promoting the site with the book-buying public. The project is a unique meld of professional bookselling, expert programming and the initial efforts of the Rural Library Initiative. We are very excited about the up-side potential of the project. Customers get great buys and libraries can finally get FAIR prices for their better books. Please stop by pay us a visit, I we think you will be impressed. Feel free to contact me off-list if you have any comments, suggestions or problems (non-medical only). Cheers, Steve Mauer Project Manager Steve Mauer http://www.librarybooksales.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:45:31 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Announcement: Librarian I/II - Electronic Services (Redwood City, CA) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Scott Bauer Subject: Job Announcement: Librarian I/II - Electronic Services (Redwood City, CA) {Apologies in advance for the cross-posting} LIBRARIAN I/II-ELECTRONIC SERVICES #1573 CLOSING DATE: 3/29/02 (full announcement at: http://www.redwoodcity.org/hr/Jobs/librarian_es.html ) Redwood City, California's award-winning library invites you to apply for the full-time position of Librarian I/II - Electronic Services, to provide reference service in an increasingly technological and diverse environment. Will provide technology support and reference services at the Main and Community Libraries, including providing direct public service, technical support and training to both staff and the public, and helping to provide services to remote library users. Candidates must be able to work evenings and weekends. Must have a Master of Library Science degree with course work in reference services and library technology. Two years experience in the reference/technology area is also required for the Librarian II level. Salary: Librarian I - $3,658 to $4,447 monthly; Librarian II - $4,023 to $4,891 + excellent benefits. Applications and additional information available online, or from: City of Redwood City Department of Human Resources 1017 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA 94063 Job Hotline (650) 780-7292 (24 hours) -------- Scott Bauer bauer@plsinfo.org Redwood City Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:45:45 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Libraries as landlords (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Ginny LaJuene Subject: Libraries as landlords A piece of property is being considered for our library. The existing building has a tenant on the second floor - the first floor is vacant. Does anyone have experience with a library being a landlord? Please respond off-list. Thank you. Ginny La Juene, Director Altamont Free Library 105 Park Street Altamont, N.Y. 12009 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:46:29 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Freep Columnist Dickerson sends library love letter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "A. Michael Deller" Subject: Freep Columnist Dickerson sends library love letter After all the furor over the Daily Bruin attempt at satire - maybe everyone is ready for a love letter? Try this one ! A. Michael >Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 08:02:24 -0500 >To: everyone@tln.lib.mi.us, up.coop@up.lib.mi.us, michlib-l@lists.libraryofmichigan.org, lkniffel@ala.org >From: "A. Michael Deller" >Subject: Freep Columnist Dickerson sends library love letter >Cc: dicker@freepress.com > > > >In the Wednesday, March 13, issue of the Detroit Free Press, columnist Brian Dickerson writes what he termed was going to be a library love letter. He described the article he was preparing that way to Karen Kotulis-Carter, Director of the Bloomfield Township Public Library. > >He again used that descriptor when he left voice mail for me - asking for a return call Tuesday afternoon. It is important to note that his parents took him to get his first library card, but it is the quality of library service that he has recently experienced that was the inspiration for today's column. > >Brian uses "almost interchangably" the Bloomfield Township Public Library, the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, and the Southfield Public Library. It was obvious in the time that I was on the phone with Brian that those libraries are doing a superb job of meeting Brian's expectations. He also understands the importance of delivery among and between libraries, which he notes in his column. > >So a tip of my topper to the three Metronet members within TLN - you have made a really good impression which Brian extends to all of us! > >If you don't have a copy of the paper close at hand - mine was on the front doorstep at home early this morning - check out this URL - > > http://www.freep.com/news/metro/dicker13_20020313.htm Enjoy ! A. Michael > > > A. Michael Deller, Director mdeller@tln.lib.mi.us The Library Network voice: 734-281-3830 x106 13331 Reeck Road fax: 734-281-1905 Southgate, Michigan 48195-3054 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:46:45 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: online reading log (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Donna Winter Subject: Re: online reading log For those interested in responses I got on this thread. All I got were requests to share responses. :) ---------------------------- Donna Winter Livonia Civic Center Library Reference Librarian, Adult Services 32777 Five Mile Road email: dwinter@tln.lib.mi.us Livonia, Michigan phone: (734) 466-2494 ref. desk: (734) 466-2490 http://tln.lib.mi.us/~dwinter http://livonia.lib.mi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:47:23 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: Have you seen this reply (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "David C. Jones" Subject: re: Have you seen this reply >I tried to look at the the reply this kid supposedly had written and the >screen kept saying the document contains no data. Could it possibly be >that he has no comeback to all the angry responses he's been getting? >And let's consider the source here - a slacker who starts off by >admitting that he's trying to get out of going to class. Puh-leeze!!! >Maybe he's jealous?? >-- Here is his reply, as posted to newlib-l: Dear Readers, I just wanted to take a moment to go ahead and apologize if my article has offended you. It was written solely with the intention of providing a piece of comic material to UCLA students. The intention, however obscured that it may have been, was certainly not to belittle the library profession, but rather to poke fun at the misguided misconceptions people have about many things that they do not completely understand. This has been a recurring theme in a series of Daily Bruin articles over the past couple weeks. I'll be the first to admit that my article is grossly cursory in nature in regards to library science. I actually did take the time to research the profession, and understand that it is indeed a valuable institution to our society. It'd be idiotic of me or anyone else to think otherwise, and I hope that this common sense overshadows the propagation of any contrary opinion. Sometimes exaggeration is the key to comedy (I've never been close to a D-), and the "uninformed" opinion that you may find so offensive is actually an indictment of the propensity for our society to form opinions based on soley superficial foundations. Thank you for taking the time to write to me, and once again I apologize. -Sony Barari From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:47:36 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Librarians' Unions? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Re: Librarians' Unions? Carol Russo wrote: > ** High Priority ** > > Hello, everyone: > > I'm certain that I've read here that many of you belong to a union solely representing librarians...can someone give me more information about them? Here in Broward County, we're represented by a government supervisors' union, but some of us aren't sure it can meet our needs...although we don't know if there's anything that can be done now! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Librarians themselves don't generally have sufficient numbers to constitute a viable bargaining unit and therefore are often lumped in with other, larger worker groups. I heard that in New Jersey (Woodbridge Public Library), Librarians were affiliated with the Teamsters Union. In a Library System in Southern Ohio to which I belonged, the staff of that System joined a local union of clerical workers and ended up LOSING most of their existing benefits. Within two years the workers had "de-certified" their participation in that union. Bad, inept negotiators can cost staff far more than they win. Maybe the union which you already are affiliated with is a better "devil you know" than some other group. James B. Casey -- My own views as a public librarian. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:48:00 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Double Fold (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Robin K. Blum" Subject: Double Fold Has anyone read "Double Fold: Libraries and the Assault on Paper", and what were your thoughts? It received the National Book Critics Circle award yesterday. R. K. Blum In My BookR http://www.inmybook.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:56:10 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: Double Fold Message-ID: >>Has anyone read "Double Fold: Libraries and the Assault on Paper", and what were your thoughts? Yes, I did..and had two almost diametrically opposed reactions: 1. IMMENSELY unfair to some very good people, librarians I've had the good fortune to work with. I don't like character assassination. 2. Yes, as a profession we have a tendency to throw pots of money at projects and get pretty far down the road before we truly evaluate where we are going and what we are doing. Was myself involved in one such project in the 1970s..that ran about two years longer than it should have. And while putting up new buildings is certainly not the answer to housing folios of old newspapers, his point about offsite storage was reasonable. I think the next such book will be on how we threw resources at an early 21st century thing called electronic reference, at the expense of our fundamental collections and services. Funny thing? I worked in two major academic libraries in the period about which Baker writes..never heard of, never saw, the "double fold test" used/applied. ---------------------- Sara Weissman Morris County Library http://www.gti.net/mocolib1 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:56:19 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] job descriptions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: jbrown@mfrl.org (Jo Brown) Subject: job descriptions Our library system is working on job descriptions and job competencies to go along with a new evaluation process. My job title is Special Projects Coordinator. This includes being in charge of building projects for the library. Is there anyone out there who has this responsibility who can suggest what the competencies should be for this kind of assignment? (I was in charge of a building project 5 years ago. I knew nothing when I started but now am the staff "expert". ) If I leave/retire, what kind of compentencies should be written into the the evaluation for the next person--"works well with architects?, able to read blueprints (sort of)?, able to climb around in construction debris?" I would really appreciate some help with this. Jo Brown Special Projects Coordinator Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library 200 Miller Street Blacksburg, Virginia (704) 552-8264 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:57:08 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Adult French language collection (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jane Greene Subject: Adult French language collection Does anyone have an adult French language collection targeted toward African or Haitian immigrants who are native French speakers or toward Iranian or Vietnamese immigrants who also speak French? What is the scope of your collection? How big is it, and how much do you spent on it annually? Who are your vendors? If you have a French collection but cannot answer these questions, would it be possible for you to put me in touch with someone at your library who might be able to answer them? Thank you. Jane Greene Adult Services Librarian Quince Orchard Library Montgomery County Public Libraries 15831 Quince Orchard Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 TEL: 240-777-0208 FAX: 240-777-0202 EMAIL: greenj@mont.lib.md.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:57:42 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Academic to Public (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Victoria Dow" Subject: Academic to Public I switched about 13 years ago and am happy I did. Sometimes I miss = academe... but a smiling face and a sincere "thank you for your help" = immediately cures any nostalgia. =20 I had no trouble switching - reference work is reference work no matter = where. I was welcomed for what I brought to the public library, for the = 6 years experience I had at that point, and for my abilities and = knowledge. No one seemed to think anything of the fact that I had been = working in an academic library. The things I needed to know I learned = on the job - just as I had learned reference skills on the job in the = academic library. I have also found that many things I studied in = library school have been applicable both in the academic and public = library. I do wish, one time for myself, certainly for the profession, that = switching the other direction would be as easy! My experience, when at = a public library I did look for a new job in academic libraries, was = that I was passed over due to the "public" library stigma. That may be = harsh - but I have found that as a group, academic librarians seem to = think that public librarians are nothing but glorified nannies, = janitors, and circulation clerks (God bless my circ clerks - I'd be in = deep trouble without them!!). Somebody tell me that has changed?! =20 Any way - yes, please come join us. Your skills will be welcome and I = think you will find the work just as rewarding and challenging. VEDow (my opinions, on sale today...) Victoria E. Dow, Director West Chester Public Library 415 North Church Street West Chester, PA 19380-2401 610-696-1721 610-429-1077 (fax) www.ccls.org/othlibs/west.htm ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:57:48 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Freedom of Information Day- March 16 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Freedom of Information Day- March 16 Freedom of Information Day- March 16 Contact: ALA Public Information Office Telephone: 800/545/2433, ext.5041, 5044 http://www.ala.org/washoff/madison.html See also Freedom of Information Act http://www.ftrf.org/foia.html Executive Order 13233 http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/executiveorder13233.html and 2002 Calendar of Promotional Events for Libraries and Literacy http://www.ala.org/pio/literacycalendar.html __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® "Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:57:59 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] IT: New Report: Pre-Slipped Slope - censorware vs Wayback archive (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Seth Finkelstein Subject: IT: New Report: Pre-Slipped Slope - censorware vs Wayback archive Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 14:08:47 -0500 From: Seth Finkelstein To: Seth Finkelstein's InfoThought list Subject: IT: New Report: Pre-Slipped Slope - censorware vs Wayback archive New anticensorware report from Seth Finkelstein: Available at: http://sethf.com/anticensorware/general/slip.php The Pre-Slipped Slope - censorware vs the Wayback Machine web archive Abstract: This report examines how various censorware programs blacklist an extensive (100 Terabytes) web-site archive called the "Wayback Machine". The control requirements of censorware lead to considering this archive site as a "Loophole" or "proxy avoidance systems". The censorware slippery-slope logic (or flying leap off a sharp cliff) leading to suppressing such a digital library is discussed. The Wayback Machine is at http://web.archive.org/ -- Seth Finkelstein Consulting Programmer sethf@sethf.com http://sethf.com Seth Finkelstein's Infothought list - http://sethf.com/infothought/ http://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/19/technology/circuits/19HACK.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:58:22 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Libraries in Former Railroad Stations - Thank you & summary (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Helen & Roger Dewey" Subject: Re: Libraries in Former Railroad Stations - Thank you & summary Here is a note from my library volunteer who wanted the information about libraries in former railroad stations. We even received a magazine mailed from Austrailia with a photo of a depot library on the cover! I have copied excerpts from the responses at the end of this message. * * * * "To all of the nice people who responded to our e-mail - I would like to thank all the nice librarians who responded to my request for information about libraries in train stations. I was amazed and happy to see that there are so many throughout the country. What I am going to do with this information, I am not yet sure, but it could make for an interesting article sometime. To all the libraries and their staff, city fathers, architects, and planners that have found new life for old stations that would have been otherwise torn down, I give you all a very heartfelt THANK YOU! Sincerely, Eric Tongren, Circulation Volunteer, Pohick Library" * * * * Summary of Responses: - - - - Here is a link to the Bowling Green Public Library in BG, KY...southcentral Kentucky. BG is my home town and although I no longer live there, I am very proud that the library has refurbished and saved the L&N station there. What a wonderful use for the building! I wish more libraries would do this... http://www.bgpl.org/depot/depotindex.htm - - - - The Unicoi County Public Library (Erwin, TN) is located in a former railroad station. Their website has a picture of the library if your volunteer is interested: http://www.wrlibrary.org/Libraries/unpage.html - - - - The Collinwood Branch Library in Collinwood, Tennessee (population 1,024) is housed in a former railroad station. The library just opened up last fall. The community received a grant from the federal Department of Transportation for the renovation. It is a lovely little library. - - - - The Chesterfield County Library System in South Carolina has a branch in an old railroad station - the McBee Depot Library. The library shares the depot with a very small railroad museum. The building was added to the historic register in 2000. There is a mention of it in The Bulletin (Railroad Station Historical Society) v. 33 #6 Nov.-Dec. 2000. The town of McBee was built around the railroad and was named after railroad executive V.E. "Bunch" McBee. The town held a centennial celebration this past October. The centennial committee grew out of the McBee Depot Library Association. There is an old picture and some information posted on a genealogy web site at http://www.pigggenealogy.com/mcbee.htm. - - - - The Chanute, Kansas, Public Library is located in a renovated train depot. It also houses the Osa & Martin Johnson Safari Museum. - - - - In Kansas, the Chanute Public Library is in a remodeled Santa Fe depot. See a picture at: http://users.aol.com/sfrr5/sk1/chanute.htm - - - - The Eastern Oklahoma District Library System has one in Sallisaw Oklahoma. I think the renovations were completed within the last ten to fifteen years. - - - - The Sallisaw, Oklahoma, library is in a depot. There is a picture of it at http://www.eodls.lib.ok.us/sallisaw.html - - - - Frankston Depot Library P. O. Box 639 Town Square South Frankston, Texas 75763 903-876-4463 - - - - There are 2 in NM. Hatch Public Library (on I-25 between Truth or Consequences and Las Cruces) and Magdalena (east of Socorro in the San Augustin plains area). - - - - This is a very small public library that is in a former railroad station. It's in Illinois. SELBY TOWNSHIP LIBRARY DISTRICT (SL) Depot & Marquette Streets, Box 49, DePue 61322-0049 Librarian: Ann Rodriguez Phone: 815/447-2660 - - - - Heritage Public Library in Providence Forge, VA http://www.heritagelibrary.org/ - - - - The Middletown Thrall Library, Middletown, NY is in an expanded and renovated train station. - - - - I saw a presentation by architect Richard Schoenhardt (based in Connecticut) on the renovation of the station in Middletown, New York into a public library for that municipality. It was about 1995. - - - - I'm prety sure that the RR station in Troy NY was converted into a library. The architect was Richard Schoenhardt (Schoenhart Architects, Glastonbury CT). - - - - The Public Library in Albion Pennsylvania, twenty miles west of Erie 10 south of Lake Erie is located in an old RR station. The Library uses the first floor is used for Fiction and non-fiction while the basement is used as a children's room. The building retains much of its old RR charm. - - - - I can only think of one library in Ohio located in a former train station, a small independent library in NW Ohio: Forest-Jackson Public Library 122 E. Lima Street Forest, OH 45843-1116 419.273.2400 - - - - I know of at least one in the state of Michigan--Gaines Township, which is located about ten miles south-southwest of Flint. The library is a branch of the Genesee District Library. The community of Gaines never really grew into much, just a small farming community and a stop on the railroad, and after the passenger trains stopped running, the depot sat abandoned for years. It was restored and converted into a small branch library a couple of years ago. - - - - Thank you, all. Helen Dewey (Not a spokesperson for the System) hdewey@erols.com Pohick Regional Library, Fairfax County Public Library System 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA 22015 Phone: 703-644-7333 FAX: 703-644-4035 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:58:49 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Youth Services Librarian - Luling, Louisiana (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Vicki Nesting Subject: Youth Services Librarian - Luling, Louisiana St. Charles Parish Library Position Announcement Youth Services Librarian Description: The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for all of the Library's collections, programming and outreach services for children and teenagers. Collection duties include selection and maintenance of books, magazines, audio and video resources for children and teenagers available at five branches and one bookmobile. Programming includes coordinating, planning and/or presenting activities for children and teenagers at all five branches throughout the year, with special emphasis on our weekly preschool storytimes and annual summer reading program. Outreach services include site visits to, and other cooperative efforts with, schools, day cares & other agencies or events serving youth. Additionally this librarian participates in facility planning, provides juvenile reader's advisory and reference support to staff and patrons, and works together with both professional and paraprofessional staff to serve our young patrons. Qualifications: ALA accredited Master's degree. Relevant experience in youth services (two years is desirable). Demonstrated leadership abilities. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Starting Salary: $36,174 - $37,635, depending on qualifications Benefits: (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Retirement, Insurance) Send resume and references to: St. Charles Parish Library, P.O. Box 949, Luling, LA 70070; applications accepted until positions are filled. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vicki Nesting, Regional Branch Librarian St. Charles Parish East Regional Library Destrehan, Louisiana vnesting@stcharles.lib.la.us vnestin@bellsouth.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 13 20:58:55 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:05 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reporting a Challenge (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Reporting a Challenge Reporting a Challenge http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/reporting.html Since 1990, the American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom has maintained a confidential database on challenged materials. ALA collects information from two sources: newspapers and reports submitted by individuals, some of whom use the Challenge Database Form. All challenges are compiled into a database. Reports of challenges culled from newspapers across the country are compiled in the bimonthly Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom; those reports are then compiled in the Banned Books Week Resource Guide. Challenges reported to the ALA by individuals are kept confidential. In these cases, ALA will release only the title of the book being challenged, the state and the type of institution (school, public library). The name of the institution and its town will not be disclosed. A list of most frequently challenged books is compiled from these challenges for each annual Banned Books Week. To report a challenge, please print the Challenge Database Form http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/chall.html complete it, and fax it to Beverley Becker, associate director of the Office for Intellectual Freedom, at 312-280-4227. For assistance with actual and possible challenges to books, Internet access, magazines, and other library materials, you also may contact Beverley Becker at 800-545-2433, ext. 4221, or bbecker@ala.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 14 22:48:06 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:06 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Oregon Librarian Charged with Ethics Violations (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: RKent20551@cs.com Subject: Oregon Librarian Charged with Ethics Violations The Friends of Cuban Libraries (WWW.FRIENDSOFCUBANLIBRARIES.ORG) March 8, 2002 OREGON LIBRARIAN CHARGED WITH ETHICS VIOLATIONS The Friends of Cuban Libraries, an ad hoc human rights organization that supports intellectual freedom in Cuba, has filed charges of ethical violations against Larry Oberg, the director of the Mark Hatfield Library at Willamette University. The human rights group has asked two professional organizations to investigate Mr. Oberg for attempting to ban the publication of messages from the Friends of Cuban Libraries on electronic bulletin boards, also known as listservs, which specialize in library issues. Mr. Oberg denies allegations that censorship exists in Cuba, and he disagrees with reports by the Friends of Cuban Libraries and other organizations, such as Amnesty International, that the Cuban government is persecuting volunteers in the island nation who have opened uncensored libraries to challenge the government's control of information. On March 4 Larry Oberg posted a message on the listserv of the intellectual freedom office of the International Federation of Library Association, known by the acronym FAIFE, commending a ban imposed by two listservs on messages from the Friends of Cuban Libraries. In response, the director of FAIFE, Susanne Seidelin, declared that her office is "oppose[d] to censorship in whatever form it may occur." Further, she stated that any subscriber to the FAIFE listserv "has the right to send messages and encourage a debate on issues related to libraries, librarianship and intellectual freedom." On March 5 the Friends of Cuban Libraries asked FAIFE to formally investigate Mr. Oberg for attempting to censor publications issued by the human rights organization. On March 4 the Friends of Cuban Libraries also petitioned the Professional Ethics Committee of the American Library Association (ALA) to investigate Larry Oberg for violations of the ALA code of ethics, which states: "[We] are members of a profession explicitly committed to intellectual freedom and the freedom of access to information. We have a special obligation to ensure the free flow of information and ideas to present and future generations." BACKGROUND: The Friends of Cuban Libraries, founded in June, 1999, is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that supports Cuba's independent librarians. We oppose censorship and all other violations of intellectual freedom, as defined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, regardless of whatever government is in office in Cuba. We are funded entirely by our members and do not seek or accept funding from other sources. Website: (http://www.friendsofcubanlibraries.org). E-mail: (rkent20551@cs.com). Telephone (USA): 718-340-8494. Mailing address: 4-74 48th Avenue, #3-C, Long Island City, NY 11109 USA. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 14 22:49:22 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:06 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: online reading log (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jerry Kuntz" Subject: Re: online reading log Donna, I'd be curious to know if you intended this concept to be reader logs that would only be accessed by the patron; or if in addition you would ever look at the logs, strip the names from them, and aggragate and analyze them to create an "if you like..." database. Playing devil's advocate: wouldn't a reader log (even a voluntary one) still be a library record if it is stored on your equioment, and therefore subject to confidentiality laws and subpoena? IMHO, this sounds like a task better suited for a client program loaded and stored on an individual's home computer [a dumbed-down citation manager?]; or for a commercial web-based service that can offer privacy guarantees that public institutions just can't make. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Donna Winter Reply-To: dwinter@tln.lib.mi.us Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 17:48:19 -0800 (PST) >For those interested in responses I got on this thread. All I got were >requests to share responses. :) > > ---------------------------- >Donna Winter Livonia Civic Center Library >Reference Librarian, Adult Services 32777 Five Mile Road >email: dwinter@tln.lib.mi.us Livonia, Michigan >phone: (734) 466-2494 ref. desk: (734) 466-2490 >http://tln.lib.mi.us/~dwinter http://livonia.lib.mi.us > > > > -- Jerry Kuntz Electronic Resources Consultant Ramapo Catskill Library System jkuntz@rcls.org -- From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 14 22:49:28 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:06 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] UCLA Alumni Association Spring Luncheon (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan Broidy" Subject: UCLA Alumni Association Spring Luncheon This should be a "great affair", love to see some of us PubLibbers there - both you UCLA grads and you "otherwise interested" librarians. We really have a great speaker this year. Susan Broidy Los Angeles public Library UCLA Department of Information Science Alumni Luncheon - Please join the UCLA Information Science Alumni Association at our annual luncheon as Eugenie Prime, Business Librarian at HP Corporate offers up her own unique insight into the current state and future of the library and information science professions. "Opportunity Knocking -- Anyone Home?" Where: UCLA Faculty Center When: Sunday, April 7, 2002 @ 11:30am. (There will be a no-host reception followed by the luncheon) Tickets are: $29.50 for Alumni, interested librarians, and UCLA Faculty & Staff $20 for UCLA IS Students, Class of 2003. *Complimentary admission* for members of the UCLA IS Graduating Class of 2002!! Speaker: Eugenie Prime, Manager, HP Corporate Libraries Eugenie Prime has managed the corporate libraries at Hewlett-Packard since 1987. Before that, she headed a large hospital library while simultaneously serving as president of CINAHL Corporation, database producers and publishers of the Nursing and Allied Health Index. Prime has a B.A. in world history and sociology from the University of the West Indies; a M.A. in history from Andrews University, and M.S. in library science from Drexel University; and an M.B.A. from UCLA. In addition to her membership in Special Libraries Association, Prime is a member of the Industrial Technical Information Managers Group and is a member and chair of the Conference Board Information Services Advisory Council. Prime has been an invited speaker at many conferences, including Online, ASIS, ASIDIC, and the Western Canada and Pacific Northwest chapters of SLA. She is noted for her slightly outrageous sense of humor and her ability to express substantive issues and ideas with simplicity and wit. An interview with Prime appeared in the inaugural issue of Information Outlook (January 1997), in which she discussed the importance of a vision for libraries and the process for developing that vision. To register, please contact Christine Coelho at (310) 206-0375 or coelho@gseis.ucla.edu Registration by March 29, 2002 is greatly appreciated. ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 14 22:49:48 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:06 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Community analysis (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "C. Noble" Subject: Community analysis As part of a community analysis, we are going to conduct a community survey and invite focus groups to share comments regarding library services. I'd be interested and appreciative if those libraries who have already walked this road would share their survey tools and questions used. Email or fax transmission would be great. Please excuse cross list postings. Many thanks! Cheryl Noble, Director Carnegie Public Library 101 West Clay Albany, MO 64402 660-726-5615 (phone) 660-726-4213 (fax) cheryl@carnegie.lib.mo.us http://carnegie.lib.mo.us ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 14 22:52:22 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:06 2005 Subject: community analysis Message-ID: Part of information gathering in my hometown was an online survey form (trustees were also administering near same queries, in person, as people exited library). Feel free to swipe the code for your own use. http://www.gti.net/randolph/libsurvey.html ------------------------ Sara Weissman Morris Coounty Library http://www.gti.net/mocolib1 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 14 22:52:36 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:06 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Academic to Public (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Re: Academic to Public A move to Public Librarianship from Academia could be far more "liberating" and "empowering" than many people realize. Academic Librarians are generally at the lower echelon of the "Pecking Order" in Academia. If they are in the "tenure track" at all, Librarians in Colleges and Universities have traditionally been assigned lower status than teaching faculty. Even the Director of an Academic Library is basically "middle management" --- reporting to a Dean or Provost, who reports to a Vice-President, who reports to a President, who reports to a Board of Trustees. Even the highest ranking Librarian in Academia must live within the budget which is devised by those "higher up the totem pole" and be satisfied with only a narrowly defined portion of the overall budget pie. When it is a matter of building projects, insurance plans for staff, personnel policy revisions, etc., the Academic Librarian will often be told what will happen rather than have a viable role in deciding what will happen. On the other hand, a Public Librarian has direct access to the POWER --- that is, to the Taxpayers and to the Money. Public Library Directors basically fulfill the role of a College or University President in that they report directly to a Board of Trustees. A Public Librarian is the top ranking professional in an organization which is strictly dedicated to the work of Librarianship --- and is not accorded secondary status to teaching faculty or any other professional groups. State Legislators, Mayors, and other high ranking public officials will know you by "first name" and keep your concerns in mind because you deal directly with those taxpayers who constitute the electorate. Of course, Politics are present everywhere and Academia is no exception. Do you wish to be dealing with the squabbles between Deans and Associate Professors over borrowing privileges or lobbying Mayors and Legislators for Library Funding and Intellectual Freedom? Public Librarians can operate in a larger political arena and represent their institution whereas the Academic Librarian would often find that it is a Dean or President or Provost with teaching faculty background who is speaking on behalf of the entire University. What about pay and benefits? How many times have you seen absurd ads requiring a double masters degree and knowledge of two foreign languages, and etc. for a miserable salary even in some of the most prestigeous Universities in the Country? Anyway, would you rather be paid $35,000 per year and be at the bottom of the totem pole in an academic setting or earn that same salary and be the CEO of a small Public Library? If one is looking for a sinecure, Public Librarianship is definitely NOT the right place to search. In a Public Library you will need to be prepared to do virtually anything in order to get the job done. To a much greater extent than in Academic Libraries, the "Buck" stops at the Public Librarian's desk. James B. Casey --- My own views --- once an aspiring academic librarian (M.L.S., M.A., Ph.D.), but glad to be in Public Libraries. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 14 22:52:56 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:06 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: online reading log (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Donna Winter Subject: Re: online reading log Our original thought was for individual patron access only. In fact, we're talking about having the user create their own username and password with no connection to actual patron names as a security measure that would make any confidentiality/subpoena issues moot since we wouldn't know who belonged to what. Would that be correct from a legal standpoint? I don't know. The problem with making it something to store on an individual's computer would mean that when they are in the library and trying to remember if they've read that book, they wouldn't be able to access their files. > Donna, > I'd be curious to know if you intended this concept to be reader logs > that would only be accessed by the patron; or if in addition you would > ever look at the logs, strip the names from them, and aggragate and > analyze them to create an "if you like..." database. > Playing devil's advocate: wouldn't a reader log (even a voluntary one) > still be a library record if it is stored on your equioment, and > therefore subject to confidentiality laws and subpoena? > IMHO, this sounds like a task better suited for a client program loaded > and stored on an individual's home computer [a dumbed-down citation > manager?]; or for a commercial web-based service that can offer privacy > guarantees that public institutions just can't make. ---------------------------- Donna Winter Livonia Civic Center Library Reference Librarian, Adult Services 32777 Five Mile Road email: dwinter@tln.lib.mi.us Livonia, Michigan phone: (734) 466-2494 ref. desk: (734) 466-2490 http://tln.lib.mi.us/~dwinter http://livonia.lib.mi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 14 22:53:21 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:06 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Internet & Computer Classes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Fran Hays" Subject: Internet & Computer Classes Please take a few minutes to respond to the following questions. You may respond to me directly and I will summarize to the list. Thank you, Fran Hays fhays@mail.co.beaufort.sc.us Beaufort (SC) County Public Library 1. How does your library staff its training program for the public? a. Staff dedicated entirely or primarily to instruction b. General staff who instruct in addition to other duties c. Volunteers d. Outsourced provider 2. How is your training funded? 3. What areas of computer use do you cover in training? a. Basic computer skills/Windows b. Introductory Internet c. Office products (Word, Excel, etc) d. Library online catlog and/or databases e. Special topics (genealogy, health, business) f. Other 4. How often are classes offered? a. Weekly b. Bi-monthly c. Other 5. Which hours/days do you find best attended? Worst attended? 6. Where do you hold classes? a. Library computer lab b. Computers in public areas c. Library meeting rooms d. Remote sites. Specify________ 7. Do you use computer projectors, hands-on instruction or a combination? 8. Do you use PCs or laptops? What is your preference and why? 9. What materials and curriculum do you use to conduct training? Please include a brief description. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 14 22:54:26 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:06 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] security of special collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Elizabeth Fry" Subject: security of special collections What are your procedures for securing special collections from theft and damage? Do you control access and if so, how do you do it? Elizabeth Fry Government Reference Librarian Arlington County (VA) Public Library efry@co.arlington.va.us 703-228-3352 FAX: 703-228-3354 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 14 22:56:38 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:06 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Public libraries groups about developing community or individual web sites (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Don Saklad Subject: Public libraries groups about developing community or individual web sites Which public libraries, especially but not just limited to Massachusetts PLs, offer presentations or groups that meet from time to time for public library users who are developing their own web sites and want to share hints, tips and pointers with one another under the instruction or facilitation of an expert?... Cheers! and kind regards, oo__ Don Warner Saklad Weblog guide to problematical library use http://zork.net/~dsaklad From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 14 22:56:49 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:06 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Hooked on Phonics (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Deborah Bryan Subject: Hooked on Phonics Hello, I'm trying to help our processing department with a problem they are having wtih the new "Hooked on Phonics" They used to come in plastic cases but now they are packed in cardboard boxes and have many pieces such as spinners, cards, etc. What sort of packaging do other libraries use for these sets? The biggest plastic tape/book container we could get from Demco is not quite big enough. We're thinking of plastic or sterilite boxes. I just thought I'd check to see if there's anything out there that might work better. With the popularity of Hooked on Phonics I'm sure a lot of other libraries are in the same dilemma. Deb Bryan Adult Services Librarian "Stick a book in your ear--listen to Audiobooks" From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 16 16:16:35 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:07 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Overdue fines (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Barbara Storch Subject: Overdue fines Do any of you have a no overdue fines policy? Do any of you have a no overdue fines policy just for children? If you originally charged overdue fines, have you noticed any change in patron behavior regarding returning items in a timely manner? Barbara J. Storch Library Manager West Palm Beach Public Library 100 Clematis Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Telephone: 561-868-7721 Fax: 561-653-2632 e-mail: storchb@wpbpl.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 16 16:16:48 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:07 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re Librarians' Unions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: David Mignerey Subject: Re Librarians' Unions Insist that the Union that wants to recruit your library staff has a Librarian on its payroll. This is a technique that many "legitimate" labor organizations use. I would be very suspicious of a "supervisors' union" or one that is not affilliated with a larger consortium of unions. Regards From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 16 16:16:55 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:07 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] A Public Librarians Day? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Carol M. Guerriero" Subject: A Public Librarians Day? This is a bit off the wall, but it is Friday... I just discovered that during National Library Week there's an International Special Librarians Day. Do public librarians have a similar day? Should we? And what about the upcoming Nurse's and "Administrative Assistants" Days? Has anyone ever thought about approaching Hallmark about cards for Libary Week? And do you think one of our major image problems is that we are so overshadowed by the institutions we work for that we have a hard time shining our own lights? The column in this week's Detroit Free Press is a good example (http://www.freep.com/news/metro/dicker13_20020313.htm), where the writer praised our books, our computers, our interactive websites and interlibrary loan, but the only humans singled out are volunteers (who, supposedly, can answer a question better than a professional). Like I said, this is a bit off the wall... Carol Guerriero Livonia Civic Center Library 32777 Five Mile Road Livonia Michigan 48154 (734)466-2485 cmg@tln.lib.mi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 16 16:17:14 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:07 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: online reading log (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Gerard Mittelstaedt Subject: Re: online reading log Hi, There is no such thing as privacy. Especially after Sept 11, 2002. If there is a record it will be used by some higher authority when they want to use it. Having been visited by the FBI I can assure you that this is the way it is. Gerard Mittelstaedt mittelst@mcallen.lib.tx.us McAllen Memorial Library McAllen, TX 78501 USA On Thu, 14 Mar 2002, Donna Winter wrote: > Our original thought was for individual patron access only. In fact, we're > talking about having the user create their own username and password with > no connection to actual patron names as a security measure that would make > any confidentiality/subpoena issues moot since we wouldn't know who > belonged to what. Would that be correct from a legal standpoint? I don't > know. > > The problem with making it something to store on an individual's computer > would mean that when they are in the library and trying to remember if > they've read that book, they wouldn't be able to access their files. > --- snip --- From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 16 16:17:24 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:07 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] How to advocate for or set up a GNU/Linux installfest at your public library. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Don Saklad Subject: How to advocate for or set up a GNU/Linux installfest at your public library. How to advocate for or set up a GNU/Linux installfest at your public library http://groups.google.com/groups?q=sulzberger&hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&scoring=d&selm=a6s967%2447h%241%40panix2.panix.com&rnum=1 Cheers! and all the best! oo__ Don Warner Saklad Weblog guide to problematical library use http://zork.net/~dsaklad From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 16 16:17:40 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:07 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] How to Remove CD Scratches (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Diedre Conkling" Subject: How to Remove CD Scratches Earlier this week I went home and played sick for a few hours. While channel flipping I ran across and interesting segment on Techtv. It was about removing cd scratches, a subject that often pops up on this list. The author of this article sounded more excited on tv about baking soda toothpaste than he does in this article. Anyway, more information at http://www.techtv.com/callforhelp/print/0,23102,3375597,00.html Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR 97365 Phone & Fax: (541) 265-3066 Work: diedre@mail.crsn.lib.or.us Home: dconklin@OregonVOS.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 16 16:17:47 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:07 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] News stories appearing in the March 18 American Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gordon Flagg" Subject: News stories appearing in the March 18 American Libraries News stories appearing in the March 18 American Libraries Online > Steven Garfinkel Receives 2002 James Madison Award > Fire Destroys New York Sikh Temple Library > Woman Abducted from South Bend Library > Former Archivist Pleads Guilty to Theft > PLA Conference Gathers Community in Phoenix > Teachers Suggest Banning 50 Books from Kentucky High School > World-Record Book Challenge Filed in Wisconsin > Captain Underpants Yanked in North Dakota > Indiana Circ Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft > Canadian Pilfered-Books Case Thrown out of Court > British Library Association Soon to Be CILIP > Top 10 British Librarians Named American Libraries' Web site also features the latest "Crawford Files" columns by Walt Crawford; "Internet Librarian" 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. Do you have a comment to make about anything appearing in American Libraries? The editors encourage signed e-mail letters on recent content or matters of general interest to the library profession in the Reader Forum section. Send 250 words or less to americanlibraries@ala.org. From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Mar 16 16:18:02 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:07 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Steven Garfinkel Receives 2002 James Madison Award (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Steven Garfinkel Receives 2002 James Madison Award Steven Garfinkel Receives 2002 James Madison Award http://www.ala.org/alonline/news/2002/020318.html#madison "Steven Garfinkel, the leading architect of the current government-wide security-classification system, is the recipient of the American Library Association's 13th annual James Madison Award, which recognizes efforts to promote government openness." __________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html intellectual freedom @ your library Free People Read Freely® "Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:38:44 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: A Public Librarians Day? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Kamm Subject: Re: A Public Librarians Day? Since National Library Week frequently coincides with Secretaries' Week, I think we should all be taken to lunch at a nice restaurant and sent flowers -- preferably by the trustees, mayor, or city council, depending on who holds the purse strings. "Carol M. Guerriero" wrote: > > This is a bit off the wall, but it is Friday... > > I just discovered that during National Library Week there's an > International Special Librarians Day. Do public librarians have a similar > day? Should we? > > And what about the upcoming Nurse's and "Administrative Assistants" Days? > Has anyone ever thought about approaching Hallmark about cards for Libary > Week? > > And do you think one of our major image problems is that we are so > overshadowed by the institutions we work for that we have a hard time > shining our own lights? The column in this week's Detroit Free Press is a > good example (http://www.freep.com/news/metro/dicker13_20020313.htm), > where the writer praised our books, our computers, our interactive > websites and interlibrary loan, but the only humans singled out are > volunteers (who, supposedly, can answer a question better than a > professional). > > Like I said, this is a bit off the wall... > > Carol Guerriero > Livonia Civic Center Library > 32777 Five Mile Road > Livonia Michigan 48154 > (734)466-2485 > cmg@tln.lib.mi.us -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor-at-Large, Sue Kamm Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers Think Blue Week 2000 email: suekamm@mindspring.com Visit my web page: http://suekamm.home.mindspring.com/index.htm "Good is not good when better is expected." -- Vin Scully From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:39:30 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Academic to Public (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: hudsonm@eiNetwork.Net (Mark Hudson) Subject: Re: Academic to Public On Thu, 14 Mar 2002 James B. Casey wrote: What about pay and benefits? How many times have you seen absurd ads requiring a double masters degree and knowledge of two foreign languages, and etc. for a miserable salary even in some of the most prestigeous Universities in the Country? Anyway, would you rather be paid $35,000 per year and be at the bottom of the totem pole in an academic setting or earn that same salary and be the CEO of a small Public Library? $35,000 a year may seem like a pittance to some people, but I must say I've never heard of an academic library paying MLS-degreed librarians $10-12 an hour, no health insurance, no paid vacation time, as many public libraries do. The intangible rewards of public work may be greater -- personally I get an enormous amount of professional satisfaction every day from the sense that I'm providing a very high level of library service in an ethnically diverse, working-class user community -- but it's impossible to pay back student loans and achieve any kind of financial security on that kind of money. I wonder how many librarians leave the public field every year for academia or even the corporate world because they feel there is no future for them, economically speaking, in public libraries? And of course, it's our patrons who pay the biggest price, by going without the information services these professionals would have provided had they found it possible to stay in the public library world. Mark Hudson, MA, MLIS From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:39:49 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ALAET- March 18, 2002 - No. 76. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: kmccook@tampabay.rr.com Subject: ALAET- March 18, 2002 - No. 76. A LIBRARIAN AT EVERY TABLE March 18, 2002. No. 76. Sources and Sites for librarians building community. http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/a-librarian-at-every-table/ STRATEGY TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE ABANDONED In its FY 2003 budget, the White House stripped over $100 million in public investments previously available for community technology grants and IT training programs--programs that offer real payoffs to rural communities, the working poor, minorities and children. To justify these shortsighted budget choices, the administration last week released "A Nation Online," the latest nationwide study on computer and Internet use in America. Once the national benchmark for measuring the digital divide, the latest report takes the position that the digital divide is no longer a major concern-a position belied by the facts. The Benton Foundation's analysis of the data reveals that the gaps in technology access among citizens of different educational, income, racial and geographic backgrounds are not abating. According to "A Nation Online's" own numbers, only one in four of America's poorest households were online in 2001 compared with eight in ten homes earning over $75,000 per year. Even more striking is the fact that this gap expanded dramatically between 1997 and 2001. http://www.benton.org/press/2002/pr0211.html ILLEGAL TO BE HOMELESS Homeless persons find their civil rights threatened in an increasing number of communities, according to a new report released by homeless advocacy groups. The report finds that more jurisdictions are enacting laws that effectively criminalize homelessness by prohibiting activities such as sleeping or camping in public, even when no shelter beds are available.The report finds that the use of these ordinances is increasing. Almost 80 percent of the cities surveyed in the 2002 report have laws that prohibit sleeping/ camping in public areas. Meanwhile, 100 percent of communities surveyed lack enough shelter beds to meet demand. The report distinguishes California as the "meanest" state in the country for people who are poor and homeless, with New York City vying with Atlanta, GA and San Francisco, CA- the three meanest cities nationally- for top notoriety. http://www.nationalhomeless.org/criminalizationrelease.html CONNECTING SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES Thirty years of research confirms that it makes a difference for students when schools, families and communities connect their efforts. Community involvement helps provide the services and support that schools cannot provide students and their families alone. School-community connections can also result in education that is grounded in real-life experiences and is relevant in the local community. Site of the National Center for Family and Community Connections with Schools. http://www.sedl.org/connections/focus.html .. -- Kathleen de la Peña McCook kmccook@tampabay.rr.com University of South Florida, Library & Information Science A Librarian at Every Table http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/a-librarian-at-every-table/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:40:18 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Subject: Meeting rooms (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Margaret Conroy" Subject: RE: Subject: Meeting rooms We allow people to book our two meeting rooms a year in advance, and encounter little difficulty in doing so. Actually, we go by calendar year, so in late 2002 we'll open the 2003 booking calendar. Groups may only schedule one meeting per week and library programs take priority, etc., usual rules. We get great PR from allowing some groups, such as Toastmasters, to hold their regular meetings at the library. We'll never have enough meeting rooms available at the perfect time to suit all needs and the public understands that. Allowing bookings up to 12 months in advance is far less burdensome on the staff than forcing people to call every month or three, and the public really likes it! Margaret Conroy, Director Missouri River Regional Library 214 Adams St. P.O. Box 89 Jefferson City, MO 65102 (573) 634-6064 ext. 234 (573) 634-7028 fax conroym@mrrl.org > So we're reexamining meeting room policies. I would be interested > to hear any testimonials in favor of letting groups book a room for a year, > or even six months, in advance. Advantages? Any favorable results from such > a policy? > > John Richmond, Director > Alpha Park Public Library District > 3527 South Airport Road > Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 > Voice: (309) 697-3822, ext. 12 > Fax: (309) 697-9681 > E-mail: jrichmond@alphapark.org > > > > > > > > ************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:40:28 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Fwd: PW NewsLine for March 13, 2002 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Whitewright Public Library Subject: Fwd: PW NewsLine for March 13, 2002 Here's a tidbit from the Publisher's Weekly NewsLine from March 13th: >Micropress Funding Strategy: Library Fees > >The paperback sale of first novel Fire in the Rock to Ballantine barely >seems worth mentioning, following, as it does, the normal >small-press-to-large arc. Except the small press in question is not your >average publisher ­ it's the Novello Festival Press, the only house we >know of that's funded by a public library. > >NFP recently sold its first ever paperback right to Maureen O'Neal for >$20,000 ­ not a particularly impressive number ­ but not too shabby >considering the house runs on fines and fees collected by the library >system of Charlotte, North Carolina. The house is distributed by John F. Blair. > >NFP started a little over a year ago and does three to four titles a year. >Fire in the Rock is its first novel, but perhaps not its last, with review >and now rights attention coming in. "Like everyone else, we >want to continue functioning and paying writers appropriately," says >executive editor Amy Rogers.—Steven Zeitchik Anyone know of other libraries funding a small press? Chris ===================== Whitewright Public Library Whitewright, Texas 903.364.2955 home.texoma.net/~wwpl From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:40:40 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] An invitation to join the DIGITALDIVIDE listserv (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Andy Carvin Subject: An invitation to join the DIGITALDIVIDE listserv An invitation to join DIGITALDIVIDE: An international discussion list on bridging the digital divide (Please feel free to redistribute this message) As part of its ongoing commitment to exploring new ways of bridging the digital divide, the Benton Foundation's Communications Policy Program would like to invite you to join the DIGITALDIVIDE listserv. DIGITALDIVIDE is a moderated discussion in which citizens can discuss the wide range of issues related to bridging the digital divide. The listserv, which currently includes approximately 2700 members from around the world, cuts across disciplinary boundaries: community activists, educators, researchers, librarians, representatives of commercial and nonprofit enterprises, volunteers, students and concerned citizens are all encouraged to take part in this online discussion. The listserv tackles the digital divide from a variety of angles, that include (but are not limited to) the following subjects: - Internet access issues; - content creation for underserved populations and communities; - combating illiteracy in its many forms; - online diversity; - economic development and workforce issues; - community building; - technology accessibility and the disabled; - the Internet and cultural diversity; - digital divide news and events; - education and training; - best practices from local, national and international digital divide efforts; - obstacles to bridging the digital divide; - new tools for measuring the divide; - public/private and commercial/nonprofit partnerships; - public policy issues DIGITALDIVIDE is moderated by veteran listserv facilitator Andy Carvin, Senior Associate at the Benton Foundation. In order to subscribe to DIGITALDIVIDE, send an email message to listserv@owa.benton.org In the first line of the body of the message, include the following text: subscribe digitaldivide yourname with nothing else contained in the message. Be sure to replace "yourname" with your name. If you prefer to subscribe via the web, you can visit our web site: http://www.DigitalDivideNetwork.org Simply fill out your email address on the lower left side of the page where it says "Sign up for the DIGITALDIVIDE discussion list" and press the "submit" button. Once you've submitted your request, you'll receive a confirmation email that will help you complete your subscription to the list. For more information, feel free to contact Andy Carvin at acarvin@benton.org. thanks, ac **************************************** Andy Carvin acarvin@benton.org Senior Associate Benton Foundation http://www.benton.org http://www.DigitalDivideNetwork.org **************************************** From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:41:45 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] voice recognition software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sowers, Dawn" Subject: voice recognition software We are in the "research phase" of an oral history project. Part of that research includes looking at voice recognition software that would allow us to transcribe the interviews. Has anyone any experience with this type of software? What did you use? How did you use it? What were its strengths?. . .weaknesses? Thanks for your assistance. Please send replies to dawn.sowers@fauquiercounty.gov Dawn J. Sowers Public Services Manager Fauquier County Public Library 540-347-8750 ext 23 dawn.sowers@fauquiercounty.gov From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:42:30 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] public libraries and distance education (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Suzanne Morlock Subject: public libraries and distance education Hello, One of our strategic planning goals is to "outreach" to distance education students. I am looking for input from PUBLIC LIBRARIES ONLY, as academics have a different mission with regards to distance education. What, if anything, are you doing to make it easier/more effective for distance education students in your service area beyond providing interlibrary loan services, general library services and proctoring. I have read numerous articles on the subject but all literature points to the academic library's responsibility to the distance education student in various ways. The only points we have identified with regards to this are to encourage students to fully utilize the academic library resources that are part of their tuition. Our databases are geared more toward the needs of the general public. Unfortunately, we do limit the number of interlibrary loan requests anyone can submit per week which can sometimes limit a university research project. I'd appreciate any innovative thoughts, programs or procedures you have going to help support the patrons in your area. Suzanne Morlock Reference Supervisor Teton County Library P.O. Box 1629 Jackson, WY 83001 smorlock@will.state.wy.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:42:48 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Eastern New York Chapter of ACRL Spring Conference Announcement (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kristin Strohmeyer Subject: Eastern New York Chapter of ACRL Spring Conference Announcement Eastern New York Chapter of ACRL Spring Conference Monday, May 6th, 2002, 8:45am-3:30pm Statler Hotel, Cornell University “May You Live in Interesting Times: Current Issues in Information Access.” Keynote Address “The US Patriot Act: Its Implications For Higher Education” Tracy Mitrano, Policy Advisor for the Office of Information Technologies and the Co-Director of the Computer Policy and Law Program at Cornell University. Afternoon Panel Discussion “Library Security: Issues Affecting our Collections, Patrons and Privacy” Panelists will include Richard Strassberg, Director of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation at Cornell University, Cynthia Cost, Director of Administrative Services Syracuse University Library, and Michael Matis, Reference/Information Technology Librarian at the University at Albany. Pre-Conference Dinner Please plan on joining us Sunday evening, May 5th at 6:30. Our guest will be Mary Redmond, Research Library Acting Director, New York State Library, speaking on “Information Access Issues in Times of Crisis: Before and After Sept. 11” The printable registration form for both the conference and the dinner can be found at http://www.enyacrl.org/ Kristin L. Strohmeyer Reference Librarian/Coordinator of Instructional Services 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, New York 13323 kstrohme@hamilton.edu 315-859-4481 FAX 315-859-4578 ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:42:57 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] overdue fines (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Insley, Diane" Subject: overdue fines > Topic No. 1 > > Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 13:16:35 -0800 (PST) > From: Barbara Storch > To: publib > Subject: Overdue fines > Message-ID: > > > Do any of you have a no overdue fines policy? [Insley, Diane] We had > one for about 30 years and then started charging fines about 1 1/2 years > ago. > > Do any of you have a no overdue fines policy just for children? [Insley, > Diane] We do charge 10 cents for children and 20 for adult. > > > If you originally charged overdue fines, have you noticed any change in > patron behavior regarding returning items in a timely manner? [Insley, > Diane] We have noticed that people are returning items more promptly than > when we didn't have fines. While our loss rate remains about the same, > the items that have been returned by their due date has increased > significantly. Our number of reserves have gone down because more books > are on the shelf. We do have a very liberal policy. People can renew > online or by phone, we have a telephone overdue notice that calls when > item is 2 days late and no there is a 2 day grace period when fines don't > accrue. Also the maximum any family will be charged in fines is $20. > Once all items on all family cards have been returned, they may pay $20 > and all other fines will be waived. It allows people who have returned > items to start over with clean cards. Also we are pretty liberal about > waiving fines when there is a reason that items could not be returned. > There are several customers who have not been happy with fines, but some > customers thought that it was about time that people paid for keeping > books too long. While the customer service at the front desk is easier > when there are not fines, I would not go back to not having fines. > Diane Insley San Marcos (TX) Public Library > > > Barbara J. Storch > Library Manager > West Palm Beach Public Library > 100 Clematis Street > West Palm Beach, FL 33401 > Telephone: 561-868-7721 > Fax: 561-653-2632 > e-mail: storchb@wpbpl.com > > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:43:16 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sheanshang, Catherine" Subject: =20 =20 -----Original Message----- From: Carol Ritzenthaler [mailto:carol@ohionet.org] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 3:21 PM To: 'ohionet-l@ohionet.org' Subject: Special Program Announcement! OHIONET Proudly Presents Mining for Money; a Grant-writing Tool Kit =20 Mining for Money is an intensive, full-day program aimed at giving = libraries of all types the essential tools for successful grant writing. = The program will address a full spectrum of nuts and bolts grant writing = factors. 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(Hmmm, am I the first person to establish this thread?) Programs I: I went to some that were interesting and some that were not-so-interesting. Of note: "Creating Synergy," which has changed the way I listen during meetings. (I've only had these few hours to practice my new skill. I know I'll have ample opportunity for further practice.) "So You Want to Be a Learning Organization," something I'm contemplating (hard) about implementing. "Outcome-Based Evaluation" (two different programs): I like the postcard reply form for patrons to use. There were other nuggets sifted from other programs, as well. Programs II: Benjamin Zander got us off to a high-energy start. (And I want you to know that it was Ben himself who asked me -- and my two companions -- to sit down front, and that I decided that the second row was close enough.) Helen Thomas was interesting, though I thought she gave her standard speech with paragraphs about libraries tacked onto the front and the end. Programs III: At first I thought, "The all-conference reception at the end?" but that really was a good time to have it -- winding down, seeing people, admiring the Phoenix central library (and that very, very cool Teen Corner) (and the beautiful quilt with blocks depicting all the PPL branches). Schedule: Very efficient. I am sure the exhibitors will be pleased, because you couldn't help but go thru the exhibits on your way to another geographical corner of the civic center. (That's an in-reference: the wings were named for Arizona cities, Yuma, Flagstaff, etc., and as is usual at conferences it was rare that any two programs you wanted to see were next door to one another). The length of the programs was good, the time in between allowed for exhibit-going or for going out and getting chilled in the sunshine. Meals: I didn't go to any of the banquets and I didn't go to the ProQuest reception at the Heard Museum, so I can't comment. Shuttle busses: Sigh. One of these years they'll work perfectly. Other details: Very classy totebags. Nice badgeholders. The spiral binding for the conference program was *brilliant*!!! AND, saving the best to last: the fellowship. I saw people I went to library school with, people I used to work with, and people I do work with (in this library and in area libraries). PubLib gets around--I'll bet more than half the people at the conference were PubLibbers, whether frequent posters, occasional posters, or lurkers. Thanks, Christine, for hosting the PubLib reception. (Who polished off that decadent choclate cake?) It was sooooo neat to meet Miriam Bobkoff, Betty Waznis, Nancy-from-Stonington, and, most especially, John Richmond. (John does not look *anything* like what I, and others I talked to, had imagined. Nicer!) Welcome home, everyone. Keep on doing good work! Nann @the library in Lake Villa, Illinois (P.S. 13 members of the ALA Ad Hoc Quilters Taskforce, our largest gathering ever, had a wonderful time Saturday afternoon at the Arizona state quilt show.) From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 20:44:38 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Meeting rooms - thanks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "John Richmond" Subject: Meeting rooms - thanks Just back in the office from PLA...and, yes, I *did* go to the workshop on meeting rooms. I even got to stand up and ask a question for clarification re: Jacksonville Public Library's (?) meeting room reservation policy...my 15 seconds of nothing at all like fame at PLA. Anyway, thank you to the many people who wrote. Several people have asked for a summary. When I've got some time again, I will summarize for the list. Over-all, the people who responded (20+ of you) do allow groups to book a room for up to a year in advance. My next question to the list will be to ask about libraries who own popcorn makers--quasi-movie-theater-variety--but I'll save that for another post. Nice to meet publibbers at PLA.... John Richmond, Director Alpha Park Public Library District 3527 South Airport Road Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 Voice: (309) 697-3822, ext. 12 Fax: (309) 697-9681 E-mail: jrichmond@alphapark.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 21:58:01 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PLA impressions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen G. Schneider" Subject: PLA impressions I'm swimming to the surface long enough to comment... First of all, big thanks to Christine!!! (and Larry Neal, AKA Chef Larry... plus other staff I forget) The party was great, it was so much fun to meet John Richmond et al., and the location was excellent. I think we had about 35 folks there--pretty darn good! Someone volunteered to do buttons... 'fess up! Location: I stayed out by the airport, which seemed far, far, far from the conference. Shuttles: stopped too early, particularly given how far some of us were from the conference center. A rumor was going around that PLA was "enforcing" the exclusivity of the shuttles for conference hotels. If this is true, get over it, PLA--whether I'm billing it back to the state or paying for it out of my own pocket, I may feel compelled to save $100-$200 a trip. Programs: the ones I got into were all terrific. I was dismayed not to get into several programs at all. What I could not determine is whether programs ended up in rooms too small for the topics, or if there just were not enough rooms large enough for PLA programs, period--I certainly had a sense that Phoenix was too small to host our conference comfortably, despite its sprawl and population. "Buy the tape" is not what I want to hear after spending time/money/energy to get to a conference. Nevertheless, as always, program quality was superb, and the tracks work well. PDA downloads/updates: cool! Fun! What a terrific plus. Bags/SWAG/etc.: What Nann said! The best tote bag I've snagged in a while, and the spiral binding was great. Yes, despite my PDA I still used the binder, because the PDA's calendar wouldn't let me add more than one event per hour--I know that would seem like odd behavior, but not if you're program-shopping (or not able to get into the program of choice). Plenty of swell goodies at the exhibits, too. As a presenter: Absolutely terrific AV support!! Some of the best I've ever had... good equipment, set up in advance, a personal rep to set us up and give us advice... amazingly good. Bravo! Exhibits: these were fab. I met with many vendors I needed to see, got a chance to see WebDewey and WebFeat in action (am I in the kind of job where everything I shop for is modified with "Web" or "Digital?"). Food: I ate at the Matador twice, per Joe Schallan's advice, and did not regret that at all--it was reliable, yummy "heart attack on a plate" with just the right heat in it. Tamales were to die for. Sam's was o.k., though I sat in a stiff breeze the entire time, and therefore, yes, was cold in Phoenix. Two years, and on to Seattle!! ---------------------------------------------- Karen G. Schneider kgs@lii.org http://lii.org Coordinator, Librarians' Index to the Internet lii.org New This Week: http://lii.org/ntw lii.org: Information You Can Trust! ---------------------------------------------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Mar 18 21:58:07 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:08 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] WANTED: Library Short Stories (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "shy librarian" Subject: WANTED: Library Short Stories WANTED: Library Short Stories THE SHY LIBRARIAN magazine is accepting short-short stories (under 1,200 words) for publication in each issue of the print quarterly. Submitted fiction should feature a librarian or a library setting, but does not have to be about librarianship per se. One new piece will be published per issue with the writer receiving $25 along with a one-year subscription to THE SHY LIBRARIAN magazine. Submissions may also appear on THE SHY LIBRARIAN website (www.shylibrarian.com), with permission. Please send your short-short story submissions to: shortstory@shylibrarian.com. The first short story will appear in the Summer 2002 issue of THE SHY LIBRARIAN magazine. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:29:11 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] relocation allowance (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Meredith Southard Subject: relocation allowance Having recently graduated with my MLS (and my finances seriously depleted!), I was wondering if public libraries commonly offer some sort of relocation allowance/advance on the first paycheck. Would it be inappropriate for me to explain my situation and ask about an allowance during my interviews? I realize that this probably varies depending on the funding of the particular library, but any general advice would be very helpful and well-appreciated! Thank you, Meredith Southard University of South Carolina, MLS 2001 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - live college hoops coverage http://sports.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:29:22 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: A Public Librarians Day? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Stephanie Stokes Subject: Re: A Public Librarians Day? At 05:47 PM 3/18/02 -0800, you wrote: >Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 17:38:44 -0800 (PST) >From: Sue Kamm >Since National Library Week frequently coincides with Secretaries' Week, >I think we should all be taken to lunch at a nice restaurant and sent >flowers -- preferably by the trustees, mayor, or city council, depending >on who holds the purse strings. We do -- during "Library Lovers' Month" see: http://www.librarysupport.net/librarylovers/liblunch.html Stephanie Stokes, Prez FRIENDS & FOUNDATIONS of California Libraries http://www.librarysupport.net/librarylovers/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:29:48 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: voice recognition software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Deeney, Marian" Subject: RE: voice recognition software I currently use Dragon Naturally Speaking by L&H Software Solutions (web: http://www.lhsl.com/naturallyspeaking/ ) It is a very good speech recognition program. I like it a lot and find it very easy to use. However, it does take some time to learn your speech. There is not one "generic" set up that anyone could just sit down and talk and then the system would automatically translate your voice. The setup for basic learning of your speech patterns is about 10-15 minutes (if I am remembering correctly). The software then continually learns from you, by your corrections, spelling and training of the software - so you can teach it acronyms, formulas, abbreviations, technical words, etc. As the software learns or its vocabulary increases, there are less corrections and additions needed. In other words, through use, it has tailored itself to my speech and a co-worker could not just sit down and talk and get the same quality speech recognition as I would. For me, it really saves time if I have a print document and need to quickly get it into electronic format. I can read it, proof it, and correct it much faster than typing it. I also recently had a shoulder injury that prevented me from typing with two hands...it was far far better than 1 finger typing with one hand! ;-) Overall, I would recommend it highly! Marian Deeney Library Program Administrator State Library of Florida R.A. Gray Building Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 phone: 850-245-6600; direct line: 850-245-6620 fax: 850-488-2746 email: mdeeney@mail.dos.state.fl.us -----Original Message----- From: Sowers, Dawn [mailto:dawn.sowers@fauquiercounty.gov] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 8:57 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] voice recognition software We are in the "research phase" of an oral history project. Part of that research includes looking at voice recognition software that would allow us to transcribe the interviews. Has anyone any experience with this type of software? What did you use? How did you use it? What were its strengths?. . .weaknesses? Thanks for your assistance. Please send replies to dawn.sowers@fauquiercounty.gov Dawn J. Sowers Public Services Manager Fauquier County Public Library 540-347-8750 ext 23 dawn.sowers@fauquiercounty.gov From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:30:05 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Rock'n'Roll quote of the day (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "GraceAnne A. DeCandido" Subject: Rock'n'Roll quote of the day >From today's NYTimes report on the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction: " Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers introduced Talking Heads, saying that hearing the band gave him a new sensation: "I wanted to have sex with a lot of librarians." " Amusedly, GraceAnne GraceAnne A. DeCandido, MLS Blue Roses Consulting ~ Writing ~ Editorial ~ Web Content ~ New York City ~ ladyhawk@well.com ~ http://www.well.com/user/ladyhawk/gadhome.html Ten Graces for New Librarians http://www.well.com/user/ladyhawk/albany.html A word after a word after a word is power. --Margaret Atwood From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:30:34 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Academic to Public (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Re: Academic to Public Mark Hudson wrote: "$35,000 a year may seem like a pittance to some people, but I must say I've never heard of an academic library paying MLS-degreed librarians $10-12 an hour, no health insurance, no paid vacation time, as many public libraries do. The intangible rewards of public work may be greater -- personally I get an enormous amount of professional satisfaction every day from the sense that I'm providing a very high level of library service in an ethnically diverse, working-class user community -- but it's impossible to pay back student loans and achieve any kind of financial security on that kind of money." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I agree that pay scales in some parts of the country are significantly lower than in Suburban Chicago --- where the cost of living is nearly double what it is elsewhere in Illinois. All salary related comparisons are relative until you come to compare the salaries of public school teachers and administrators with those of ANYONE in either academia or in public libraries. http://thechampion.org/teach2000/teacheravgsal.htm These are the AVERAGE salaries paid to public school teachers in every school district in Illinois. When it shows the AVERAGE salary for a public school teacher in High School District 218 (for example) at $71,497 for the 9 month year (with no evening and weekend duty) and the administrator average at $95,876, it means that there are plenty of much higher salaries in both categories. Can anyone find academic librarians, public librarians, or even Ph.D. university faculty or administrators with salaries comparable to what the public schools pay? One of my colleagues on the E-Rate Task Force calculated funding for public education and found that out of every $100 in State, Federal and Local tax money going to both public schools and public libraries, the public schools get $98 and the public libraries get $2. If you control the money, you can pay the salaries. Public Library Boards often cannot afford to pay decent salaries because the Public Schools control an overwhelming preponderance of the tax money available. James B. Casey --- My own views. ALA Council Member From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:31:00 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: A Public Librarians Day? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: Re: A Public Librarians Day? Pyke Johnson, Jr., wrote this in Connecticut Libraries (date unknown); reprinted in Dickson, The Library in America: Take a Librarian to lunch. You know that she deserves it. Ascertain her favorite food, Then find a place that serves it. Seek out, too, an ambience That you are sure will suit her. Some place that bans all little kids And where there's no computer. Serve her with her favorite drink. Champagne? Or something diet? And make it clear that, at this meal, There are no rules on quiet. Ask her to tell you of her job: Which books are circulating? Which patron said what funny thing? You'll find it fascinating. But do leave promptly when you've shared Good talk and drink and food. Librarians must be back when due And may not be renewed.* *N.B. Nothing here should be construed as precluding the taking of a male Librarian to lunch. --Nann -----Original Message----- From: Sue Kamm [mailto:suekamm@mindspring.com] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 7:39 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: A Public Librarians Day? Since National Library Week frequently coincides with Secretaries' Week, I think we should all be taken to lunch at a nice restaurant and sent flowers -- preferably by the trustees, mayor, or city council, depending on who holds the purse strings. -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor-at-Large, Sue Kamm Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers Think Blue Week 2000 email: suekamm@mindspring.com Visit my web page: http://suekamm.home.mindspring.com/index.htm "Good is not good when better is expected." -- Vin Scully From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:31:09 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] What if everyone read the same book (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sandra Miranda" Subject: What if everyone read the same book Two more listings: Westchester County (NY) Charlotte's Web (Spring) White Plains (NY) The Pearl (Fall) Thanks to Jennifer Chilcoat for the list and to everyone who contributed. Sandy Miranda Sandra Miranda Library Director White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: (914) 422-1406 Fax: (914) 422-1462 E-mail: smiranda@wppl.lib.ny.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:31:33 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Public Librarians' Day? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "John Richmond" Subject: Re: Public Librarians' Day? Now, I am trying to get into High Professional Dudgeon here. National Library Week coincides with Secretaries' Week/Day/Whatever. But what if there were a National Public Librarians' Day at the same time...the public might, subliminally, begin to get the idea--which some already have--that librarians and secretaries are on the same plane. But I am an Information Professional, and I have a master's degree to prove it. (Rah, rah!) If there is such a thing as National CEO Day, or National Power Brokers' Week, then let's honor public librarians then. I demand my rightful place in the Pantheon of...of...something. (By the way, I have acquired a tasteful purple shirt, with purple tie to go with it, and I am told that purple is now a Power Color. Every time I wear purple, I feel Empowered. Though, for some reason, my salary remains the same on the days that I wear purple, and does not change. I do not understand....) John Richmond, Director Alpha Park Public Library District 3527 South Airport Road Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 Voice: (309) 697-3822, ext. 12 Fax: (309) 697-9681 E-mail: jrichmond@alphapark.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:31:46 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Coming Up Taller Growing Stronger: IMLS Calls for Grant Applican (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Maxwell, Eileen" Subject: Coming Up Taller Growing Stronger: IMLS Calls for Grant Applican Press Release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services March 19, 2002 IMLS Press Contacts: 202/606-8339 Eileen Maxwell - emaxwell@imls.gov Mamie Bittner - mbittner@imls.gov Coming Up Taller Growing Stronger Washington, DC - In 2002, the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities will present Coming Up Taller awards to non-profit organizations, state or local governments, or federally-designated tribal communities conducting out-of-school programs using the arts and humanities to enrich the lives of underserved children. Coming Up Taller grants ten awards of $10,000 each year. Guidelines, eligibility requirements, past honorees and applications are available on the Coming Up Taller Web site at http://www.cominguptaller.org Coming Up Taller is a unique partnership among federal cultural agencies. Recognizing the exceptional afterschool programs at many of our nation's libraries and museums, this year the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities welcomes the Institute of Museum and Library Services joining with the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities in making these awards possible. Founded in 1998, the program focuses national attention on, and garners support for, out-of-school programs that use the arts and the humanities to provide children safe places to go, new learning opportunities, chances to contribute to their community, and ways to take responsibility for their own futures. The 2001 Honorees include Artists in Training, a program developed by the Opera Theater of Saint Louis. The program, which is in its second decade, exposes high school singers to operatic training by celebrated college voice teachers. Through AIT students learn how to set and develop artistic goals and how to be productive citizens in their communities as well as in their post high school lives. During the school year students attend weekly voice lessons. In the fall they begin with an orientation, in the spring they attend a college retreat, and in the winter they participate in a ten-day visiting artist program where they receive master training. The Opera Theater of Saint Louis established a formal matching scholarship system with Webster University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis, which provides opportunities for exceptional students to attend the school's programs. During the past three years 90 percent of AIT graduating seniors enrolled in college. In 1996 the leaders of the Tohono O'odham Nation established the Arts and Cultural Preservation Program Youth/Elder Initiative to redevelop strong cultural/community identity within their youth population. The after-school, summer arts, and culture program uses the traditional arts of the Tohono O'odham Nation such as: pottery basketry, oral history activities, traditional singing, and dancing to foster positive self images and identities in their youth. Another integral element of the program is their Youth/Elder Initiative, which pairs the Elders and Youth together to share and implement cultural knowledge. Through this collaboration the initiative reintroduced the jujkida--a rain ceremony--back to a village where it had not been performed in 30 years. In 1998 visual artist Bob Bates and local businessman Irwin Jaeger developed the Inner-City Arts After School Program in a Los Angeles neighborhood in response to budget cuts to Los Angeles Public Schools. The pair transformed a former auto body shop into an artistic haven for children from 14 local elementary schools. Inner City Arts provides activities in visual arts, dance, digital animation, and choir. The majority of the children that are served by the program are Latino, many of whom have limited English language proficiency. A large number of the children live in walking distance of the center and one third of the children are classified as homeless. Without the program many would not have experienced diverse and significant cultural exposure. The University of California Los Angeles conducted a recent study on children who participated in the program. The study showed that the children who attended preformed better on standardized tests in math, reading, and language. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - IMLS is an independent Federal agency that fosters leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of learning by supporting the nation's museums and libraries. Created by the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996, P.L. 104-208, IMLS administers the Library Services and Technology Act and the Museum Services Act. For more information contact IMLS at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 202-606-8536, or . Eileen Maxwell Public Affairs Specialist Institute of Museum and Library Services 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Suite 510 Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8339 202-606-8591 (fax) emaxwell@imls.gov Subscribe to Primary Source, the IMLS monthly e-mail newsletter, for important museum and library news http://www.imls.gov/utility/subscrbe.htm. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:32:06 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanks, Christine and on to Atlanta! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Beth Nicholson" Subject: Thanks, Christine and on to Atlanta! The party was great as Nann and Karen have said, but Christine really = deserves an extra special thanks. It's not as if she didn't have = anything else to do at conference but throw a party for us! Does anyone know offhand if ALA is going to open the exhibits in Atlanta = Friday night as they did at midwinter? I'd like us to get back on track = with the SMLS dinner in conjunction with Publib and I'll help with = coordinating it. It might not work real well with Friday night exhibits. = What do you all think? We need someone who knows downtown Atlanta to help with restaurant and = gathering place information, so speak up. If you've never been a part of = this, you will find you really enjoy it. Beth Beth Nicholson, Director Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library 404 W. Pike Street Clarksburg, WV 26201 (304)627-2236 FAX (304)627-2239 nicholsb@clark.lib.wv.us ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:32:42 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Display Policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Eric Robbins Subject: Display Policies I have searched through the Publib archives looking for information concerning policies for display, art and pamphlet areas and found some information, but nothing very recent. After listening to Judith Krug at PLA (great program)I thought that our library might want to visit the issue. If you have a policy that is working for your library please send it to me (snail, fax or email). I will post the best examples. Thanks, Eric Robbins Assistant to the Director Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Ln. Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 272-6224 x205 erobbins@nslsilus.org http://nbpl.nsn.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:33:05 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kate Wolicki Subject: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn Oh, H - E - Double Hockey Stick! My boss has asked me to look for alternative solutions to our little internet porn problem. My coworkers (and I don't include myself not because I don't believe them, but because I haven't had this problem yet) have had increasing difficulty with people looking at internet porn. We generally double check what they're doing and then ask them to leave, verbally or via a half sheet of paper we've made up for the purpose. The viewers are getting more arrogant and my boss's blood pressure is rising. Some of the librarians are feeling very attacked by patrons viewing graphic porn. Of course, this has to do with personal backgrounds, moral views, etc. No commentary on our role as public servants, etc. please. Attempts to solve our problem: Saving Ourselves: I have offered to be the go-to person in a "maybe it's porn" situation, because I don't have a personal porn vendetta and because I'm comparitively tall and loud. And due to certain physical attributes I spent all of grades 6-16 being sexually harassed so I'm sadly unphased by it. My offer stands, but has not helped our problem. Our porn viewers are tricky minimize-when-they-hear-footsteps people, and the other librarians understandably don't want to shirk their duties. Possible Accountability: We've begun holding on to patrons' cards while they use the dedicated Internet terminals. Having something of theirs, and them knowing we have their name, has helped somewhat but the problem is regrowing. And we have many terminals which are primarily for the catalog but at which patrons can access the internet, where they don't need to leave cards. Filtering: We reject filters, for obvious reasons, and especially because our catalog is web-based and so a filter would filter our catalog and really cause havoc. We used to have database terminals and filtered internet terminals and the filters blocked innocuous searches in the databases. We spent too much time having to fix the frozen computers, too. Besides, they'd likely find a way around or through the filters. Notifying: We've put up signs (very vague) saying "certain websites are innapropriate for viewing in a public setting." Policifying: The board has got an Internet Use Policy but we don't have an internet user agreement. With all those terminals with the catalog on them, out of district users, and people in a hurry, I don't think having one would be workable. Technological Possibilities: I've asked about popup killers (foot fetish man likes to leave 25 windows minimized), but computer services says they mess up legit websites. I've asked for a click-thru Internet User Agreement when the screensaver is running ("I-ain't-gonna-look-at-naked-ladees" instead of "password:"). Nobody's told me yet why that's not possible. What other solutions have people found effective? And if someone's done some nice research and would like to share (no polemics, please) I'd like to know. I've checked the archives but may have missed something. I know, I hate discussing this too. But it's not going away for us like I thought it would after each solution. All we want is to find a way to say VIEWING THIS IS INAPPROPRIATE IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. QUIT IT AND GO CHECK OUT A VARGAS BOOK OR SOMETHING, IF YOU REALLY CAN'T AFFORD A MAGAZINE, without messing with our patrons' rights. And I really want to be able to say, No, filters aren't the solution. Kate Wolicki Niles Public Library District From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:33:14 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] OPG Alert: Urge CDC and USDA to Provide Safe-Sex Info to Youth (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Will Doherty Subject: OPG Alert: Urge CDC and USDA to Provide Safe-Sex Info to Youth OPG Alert: Urge CDC and USDA to Provide Safe-Sex Info to Youth On March 9, 2002, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) removed a National Prevention Information Network (NIPN) website link to the Coalition for Positive Sexuality (CPS) website called positive.org, apparently caving in to pressure from the right-wing Physicians Consortium and the Focus on the Family's James Dobson. Positive.org explains to youth how to protect themselves from disease by engaging in safe sex practices, such as wearing a condom to prevent HIV transmission. The site also offers information about birth control, abortion, and sexual orientation. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) public affairs specialist Maria Bynum declared that the USDA would also remove links to positive.org and possibly other websites from the cyfernet.org website. Please contact CDC and USDA urging them not to abandon sexually active young people, to make sure they can access not only information about abstinence, but also this life-saving information about sexually transmitted disease prevention, and to suggest restoring the links to positive.org and any similar site links. To take action on this alert, please go to: http://onlinepolicy.org/action/cdcusdaalert.shtml Please pass this on to friends and like-minded activists until the expiration date of April 30, 2002. Sincerely, Will Doherty Executive Director Online Policy Group ------- From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Mar 19 22:33:24 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:09 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: New John Morton CD from innova (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: John Morton Subject: Re: New John Morton CD from innova RECOMMENDED FOR ALL LIBRARIES: "ALBUM OF THE WEEK" - NEW YORK TIMES OUTLIER New Music for Music Boxes(innova 553) featured on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday(see below) "The composer John Morton's atmospheric instrumental pieces use the muscular plink of intimately recorded music boxes for repeating patterns and glassy textures, then breach the prettiness with dissonant guitar or sound processing that melts down the tinkling" - Jon Pareles, New York Times "John Morton's music is fresh, fearless and outrageously original. It's at once soothing and disturbing. The thinking man's music box." -Claudia Marshall, WFUV, New York The music box takes center stage in this exciting and novel CD by New York composer/pianist/instrument builder John Morton. Through the manual and electronic manipulation of composed music box mechanisms, layers of tones, surprising textures, and elegantly constructed figures are moulded into abstract melodies. Joined by Steve Hardwick, guitar, Ted Piltzecker, vibraphone, and Bill Blossom, bass, the altered music box becomes a distinct, expressive musical instrument: it intrigues the imagination and evokes the power of childhood musical memories. Among the compositions on the CD is a suite from A Delicate Road, commissioned by the Greenwall Foundation and first performed at The Kitchen with dancer/choreographer David Appel; an early work, Slurry, for three clarinets; as well as stylistically diverse compositions that explore the rhythmic, enveloping sound of Morton's ingenious music boxes. For the past several years, John Morton has been focussing on the manipulation, alteration, and electronic processing of music boxes. Along with artist Jacqueline Shatz, they construct large scale music boxes using multiple, moving sculptures and numerous composed music boxes which are activated singly or simultaneously by the observer/participant. During Summer, 2001, they were in residence at the Kohler Factory in Wisconsin, creating music boxes in the Arts/Industry program. Hear the interview and live performance on NPR: www.npr.org/programs/wesun/features/2001/nov/musicbox/musicbox.011118.html Order today from: http://www.innovarecordings.com/albums/553.html Library orders: AEC One Stop Group: www.aent.com/connoisseur.html or 800-388-8889 --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! 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Last week's message read: September 11, 2001 was six months ago today. Every institution in American life has been challenged to react to the political and socio-economic aftershocks of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and the associated crash in Pennsylvania. Libraries-public, school, college and university, special-have been no exception. At this six-months milestone, the Library Research Service is conducting a survey of the nation's libraries to assess how they have risen to this challenge through the service they provide. To report on how your library has responded to September 11 and its aftermath, please visit our website, http://www.lrs.org, 1) Click on the '9-11 Survey', 2) Select '911' and click on 'Go', and 3) Select 'Take survey' and click 'Go'. Feel free to copy this invitation to participate in this survey to any appropriate listserv to which you subscribe. Again, all types of libraries throughout the United States are invited to respond. This survey will be available through March 29, 2002. A report of the results will be posted on our website by the end of April 2002. Thank you in advance for your participation. Stephanie Kean Colorado Department of Education, State Library Library Research Service 201 E. Colfax Ave. Rm. 309 Denver, CO 80203 303.866.6906 303.866.6940 Fax kean_s@cde.state.co.us Patricia Froehlich Public Libraries Consultant CDE - Colorado State Library, Room 309 210 East Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80203 303-866-6908 Fax: 303-866-694 froehlich_p@cde.state.co.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:22:35 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: PUBLIB digest 1979 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Newell, Sandy" Subject: RE: PUBLIB digest 1979 I know folks are talking about PLA programs. I was not able to attend and would like to hear comments from anyone who attended the adult and family literacy oriented programs. I'd like to know more about literacy topics that were of interest to you and appropriate literacy speakers. Please respond to me as well as to the list serve. Sandy Newell State Library of Florida 850-245-6600 snewell@mail.dos.state.fl.us - From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:22:41 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Terry Wirick" Subject: Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn We use to allow Internet access from our web based catalog computers. We did have problems with patrons using the catalog computer for Internet access and doing it for a long time. We also had a couple patrons who would access ‘questionable’ sites from the catalog computers. Finally, we blocked out Internet access on our catalog computers, which solved that problem. Our Internet computers are limited to our computer lab. Patrons have to sign in with some type of ID and then are assigned to a computer. Every once in awhile, we will find someone who has accessed questionable sites. Since we require sign-ins, we can pinpoint who was using that computer and then we can deal with that patron when they return to use the Internet computers. We have a combination of volunteers and staff that man our computer lab. While it hasn’t eliminated the problem completely, it seems to be a workable solution. While holding a library card, driver’s license, etc., might deter some questionable Internet activity, it probably would be better if you had some way to match users with computers, so if there is a problem, you will have an idea who was using that computer. Also, if there is a pattren of abuse, you would have a way to track useage to see what patron(s) are involved. Terry Erie County Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:23:12 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: relocation allowance (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jennifer Chilcoat" Subject: RE: relocation allowance I was in similarly dire straits when I got out of school. Our library didn't, and still doesn't, offer a relocation allowance, though I have heard of a couple who do. My sense is that they are the exception. However, when they offered me the job here I explained my situation to our director and he advanced me enough money to cover my modest moving expenses and to get my utilities hooked up. I don't remember the exact details, but I think I paid the loan back over my first six months or year of employment. That was almost 12 years ago, and I'm still grateful for that accommodation. It's the kind of thing that makes me feel like I'm working with family. You could inquire about whether the library offers a relocation allowance in the job interview. But I wouldn't go begging like I did until after you get a job offer. Jennifer Chilcoat Head of the Main Library Central Arkansas Library System 100 Rock St. Little Rock, AR 72201 voice 501/918-3031 fax 501/375-7451 -----Original Message----- From: publib@webjunction.org [mailto:publib@webjunction.org]On Behalf Of Meredith Southard Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 9:31 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] relocation allowance Having recently graduated with my MLS (and my finances seriously depleted!), I was wondering if public libraries commonly offer some sort of relocation allowance/advance on the first paycheck. Would it be inappropriate for me to explain my situation and ask about an allowance during my interviews? I realize that this probably varies depending on the funding of the particular library, but any general advice would be very helpful and well-appreciated! Thank you, Meredith Southard University of South Carolina, MLS 2001 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - live college hoops coverage http://sports.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:23:23 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: A Public Librarians Day? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Kamm Subject: Re: A Public Librarians Day? A nice gesture on the part of the Orange County (CA) library foundation, but there are several things missing -- like the rank-and-file librarians who do the bulk of the work. -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor-at-Large, Sue Kamm Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers Think Blue Week 2000 email: suekamm@mindspring.com Visit my web page: http://suekamm.home.mindspring.com/index.htm "Good is not good when better is expected." -- Vin Scully From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:23:41 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: relocation allowance (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: relocation allowance Meredith, I'd hope you would at least be allowed a few days with pay in order to move in. Alas, it may not happen. That's one of my peeves about library hiring (Jim Casey, you can take on teacher salaries; I'll take this). IMO all public libraries should budget for interviewing and relocation expenses for MLS positions and above--if not all the expenses, then a portion. Library administrators and library boards should not be chintzy about this. (Hold the position open a month longer in order to free up some money.) I've learned to ask up front whether interview expenses will be reimbursed (if I were offered a job I would then ask about reimbursement for moving). As I told one library board president, if they're not willing to pay for the interview, I would suspect them of other cheese-paring. I have heard that there are some people who interview because they want to get free trips. I suspect there are fewer of them than there are people (at least librarians) who genuinely want jobs. Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library -----Original Message----- From: Meredith Southard [mailto:meredithsouthard@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 9:30 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] relocation allowance Having recently graduated with my MLS (and my finances seriously depleted!), I was wondering if public libraries commonly offer some sort of relocation allowance/advance on the first paycheck. Would it be inappropriate for me to explain my situation and ask about an allowance during my interviews? I realize that this probably varies depending on the funding of the particular library, but any general advice would be very helpful and well-appreciated! Thank you, Meredith Southard University of South Carolina, MLS 2001 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - live college hoops coverage http://sports.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:23:51 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Conrad Rader" Subject: Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn I am so with you there. Internet porn goes in phases here in our department, and we do have a use policy in place http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/about_acpl/index/library_policies.html Additionally, we have no-sign at each computer station, outlining the policy. This is backed up by vigilance by the reference librarians and security. If the policy says don't do this or this will happen, it is up to the library to make sure consequences happen. That being said, yes, I am tired of plying cat and mouse with the porn viewing public, I am tired of knowing the best vantage points to check out our hard to see screens, and I am not particularly fond of having to over the should monitor EVERYONE to make sure that the internet terminals are being used appropriately. Filtering is not the answer, but the best answer I have come up with is enforcement of community standards. The policy is the encoding of community standards so I am just representing the community when I tap on the shoulder. My take on the situation Conrad Rader Reference Librarian, Business and Technology Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, IN crader@acpl.lib.in.us 219.421.1200 ex2153 "The views, opinions, and judgments expressed in this message are solely those of the author. The message contents have not been reviewed or approved by the Allen County Public Library." >>> Kate Wolicki 03/19/02 10:35PM >>> Oh, H - E - Double Hockey Stick! My boss has asked me to look for alternative solutions to our little internet porn problem. My coworkers (and I don't include myself not because I don't believe them, but because I haven't had this problem yet) have had increasing difficulty with people looking at internet porn. We generally double check what they're doing and then ask them to leave, verbally or via a half sheet of paper we've made up for the purpose. The viewers are getting more arrogant and my boss's blood pressure is rising. Some of the librarians are feeling very attacked by patrons viewing graphic porn. Of course, this has to do with personal backgrounds, moral views, etc. No commentary on our role as public servants, etc. please. Attempts to solve our problem: Saving Ourselves: I have offered to be the go-to person in a "maybe it's porn" situation, because I don't have a personal porn vendetta and because I'm comparitively tall and loud. And due to certain physical attributes I spent all of grades 6-16 being sexually harassed so I'm sadly unphased by it. My offer stands, but has not helped our problem. Our porn viewers are tricky minimize-when-they-hear-footsteps people, and the other librarians understandably don't want to shirk their duties. Possible Accountability: We've begun holding on to patrons' cards while they use the dedicated Internet terminals. Having something of theirs, and them knowing we have their name, has helped somewhat but the problem is regrowing. And we have many terminals which are primarily for the catalog but at which patrons can access the internet, where they don't need to leave cards. Filtering: We reject filters, for obvious reasons, and especially because our catalog is web-based and so a filter would filter our catalog and really cause havoc. We used to have database terminals and filtered internet terminals and the filters blocked innocuous searches in the databases. We spent too much time having to fix the frozen computers, too. Besides, they'd likely find a way around or through the filters. Notifying: We've put up signs (very vague) saying "certain websites are innapropriate for viewing in a public setting." Policifying: The board has got an Internet Use Policy but we don't have an internet user agreement. With all those terminals with the catalog on them, out of district users, and people in a hurry, I don't think having one would be workable. Technological Possibilities: I've asked about popup killers (foot fetish man likes to leave 25 windows minimized), but computer services says they mess up legit websites. I've asked for a click-thru Internet User Agreement when the screensaver is running ("I-ain't-gonna-look-at-naked-ladees" instead of "password:"). Nobody's told me yet why that's not possible. What other solutions have people found effective? And if someone's done some nice research and would like to share (no polemics, please) I'd like to know. I've checked the archives but may have missed something. I know, I hate discussing this too. But it's not going away for us like I thought it would after each solution. All we want is to find a way to say VIEWING THIS IS INAPPROPRIATE IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. QUIT IT AND GO CHECK OUT A VARGAS BOOK OR SOMETHING, IF YOU REALLY CAN'T AFFORD A MAGAZINE, without messing with our patrons' rights. And I really want to be able to say, No, filters aren't the solution. Kate Wolicki Niles Public Library District From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:23:57 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job posting - search re-opened (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Penelope Klein Subject: Job posting - search re-opened Historic rural library serving a population of approximately 10,000 seeks a dynamic and creative Library Director to manage its daily operations, including its volunteer staff. The successful candidate will have strong managerial, financial, administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills, considerable programming experience, collection development expertise, and a desire to provide outstanding customer service. Familiarity with spreadsheets and budgeting tools a plus. Strong written and verbal communications abilities are essential. The library is part of the Chester County Library System, a leader in innovative library service. An ALA-accredited MLS, or MLS near completion, is preferred. Professional public library experience is essential. Valid driver's license required. Salary commensurate with experience, based on a 35-hour week, with excellent benefits. Please send resume to: Noreen Vigilante President, Board of Trustees Chester Springs Library 1685A Art School Road Chester Springs, PA 19425 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:24:27 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Public Librarians' Day? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Andrea Johnson Subject: Re: Public Librarians' Day? --- John Richmond wrote: > Now, I am trying to get into High Professional Dudgeon here. National > Library Week coincides with Secretaries' Week/Day/Whatever. But what if > there were a National Public Librarians' Day at the same time...the public > might, subliminally, begin to get the idea--which some already have--that > librarians and secretaries are on the same plane. But I am an Information > Professional, and I have a master's degree to prove it. (Rah, rah!) If > there is such a thing as National CEO Day, or National Power Brokers' Week, > then let's honor public librarians then. I demand my rightful place in the > Pantheon of...of...something. Rah! Rah! Indeed! Power to the librarian! > (By the way, I have acquired a tasteful > purple shirt, with purple tie to go with it, and I am told that purple is > now a Power Color. Every time I wear purple, I feel Empowered. Though, for > some reason, my salary remains the same on the days that I wear purple, and > does not change. I do not understand....) Do people listen to you more on the days you wear purple? Can you bench press more than on non-purple days? Do you have a Powerful smell on purple days? (If so, maybe your purple shirt needs dry-cleaning...) Maybe "empowered" can be interpreted in other ways and still be true. :) Andrea (who just heard a rumor that our library board declared last night that our staff is "not as good as we think we are," and overpaid to boot.) andielib@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - live college hoops coverage http://sports.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:24:38 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: relocation allowance (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "James B. Casey" Subject: Re: relocation allowance Meredith Southard wrote: > Having recently graduated with my MLS (and my finances > seriously depleted!), I was wondering if public > libraries commonly offer some sort of relocation > allowance/advance on the first paycheck. Would it be > inappropriate for me to explain my situation and ask > about an allowance during my interviews? I realize > that this probably varies depending on the funding of > the particular library, but any general advice would > be very helpful and well-appreciated! --------------------------------------------------------- Meredith: You should not hesitate to state your needs frankly about relocation expenses. Any Director or Board of Trustees which would refuse to help is probably not worth your time and professional commitment. Indicate that you will keep receipts for movers, air fare, truck rental, etc. to serve as documentation. If the Library fails to help, it isn't as much a question of being "cheap" as it is "dumb" in terms utilization of fiscal resources. And don't buy the excuse: "We can't afford it." As a recently qualified M.L.S., your services should cost the Library a considerable sum every year in terms of salary and benefits (say, $35,000 + $4,000 per year in health insurance, and other benefits). Over 5 years, the cost could be well over $200,000. Investing $500 or $1,000 in a one time payment to help with relocation expenses and insure that the new professional will be able to focus on her/his responsibilities rather than fending off bill collectors and dealing with back aches is simply good buisiness. Not to do so, would only reveal that the organization doesn't have its priorities in order and isn't worth several years of your professional life. Check out my article: "The 1.6% Solution" in the April 2002 issue of American Libraries. It delves into important management issues such as that which you have presented in your posting. James B. Casey -- My own views. Director of Oak Lawn Public Library South Suburban Chicago. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:24:49 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: online reading log (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Donna Winter Subject: Re: online reading log But if the record does not point to an identifiable individual, isn't the information rather useless? ---------------------------- Donna Winter Livonia Civic Center Library Reference Librarian, Adult Services 32777 Five Mile Road email: dwinter@tln.lib.mi.us Livonia, Michigan phone: (734) 466-2494 ref. desk: (734) 466-2490 http://tln.lib.mi.us/~dwinter http://livonia.lib.mi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:24:56 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Colowick Subject: RE: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn Kate, A strongly worded admonition, perhaps added to your existing patron behavior rules, seems like the best solution. Something like "Viewing explicit pornography on public computers is offensive to other patrons and staff. Anyone who engages in this behavior will be asked to leave." We have a general rule about "destructive, disorderly, or disruptive behavior," but we should probably add the word "offensive" to cover this type of situation. We do have a few staff members who are offended by it, and occasionally a wide-eyed patron will ask, "Can they really look at that stuff in the library?" On some of our computers you have to agree to abide by the Internet Use Policy before you can proceed. (Ironically, these are the filtered YA computers.) But the only thing in our policy that might apply here is the statement that "Users may not employ Library systems for any form of harassment." I don't know if you'll find any of this helpful, but be aware that many of us "feel your pain" - even (especially?) those of us who object to filtering on ethical, legal, techological and all other grounds. Susan M. Colowick Head of Reference Services North Olympic Library System Port Angeles, WA 360-417-8501 scolowick@nols.org > -----Original Message----- > From: Kate Wolicki [mailto:Kwolicki@nileslibrary.org] > Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 7:36 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [PUBLIB] Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn > > > Oh, H - E - Double Hockey Stick! > My boss has asked me to look for alternative solutions to our little > internet porn problem. My coworkers (and I don't include > myself not because > I don't believe them, but because I haven't had this problem > yet) have had > increasing difficulty with people looking at internet porn. > We generally > double check what they're doing and then ask them to leave, > verbally or via > a half sheet of paper we've made up for the purpose. The viewers are > getting more arrogant and my boss's blood pressure is rising. > Some of the > librarians are feeling very attacked by patrons viewing > graphic porn. Of > course, this has to do with personal backgrounds, moral > views, etc. No > commentary on our role as public servants, etc. please. > > Attempts to solve our problem: > Saving Ourselves: I have offered to be the go-to person in a > "maybe it's > porn" situation, because I don't have a personal porn > vendetta and because > I'm comparitively tall and loud. And due to certain physical > attributes I > spent all of grades 6-16 being sexually harassed so I'm sadly > unphased by > it. My offer stands, but has not helped our problem. Our > porn viewers are > tricky minimize-when-they-hear-footsteps people, and the > other librarians > understandably don't want to shirk their duties. > > Possible Accountability: We've begun holding on to patrons' > cards while they > use the dedicated Internet terminals. Having something of > theirs, and them > knowing we have their name, has helped somewhat but the problem is > regrowing. And we have many terminals which are primarily > for the catalog > but at which patrons can access the internet, where they > don't need to leave > cards. > > Filtering: We reject filters, for obvious reasons, and > especially because > our catalog is web-based and so a filter would filter our > catalog and really > cause havoc. We used to have database terminals and filtered internet > terminals and the filters blocked innocuous searches in the > databases. We > spent too much time having to fix the frozen computers, too. Besides, > they'd likely find a way around or through the filters. > > Notifying: We've put up signs (very vague) saying "certain > websites are > innapropriate for viewing in a public setting." > > Policifying: The board has got an Internet Use Policy but we > don't have an > internet user agreement. With all those terminals with the > catalog on them, > out of district users, and people in a hurry, I don't think > having one would > be workable. > > Technological Possibilities: I've asked about popup killers > (foot fetish man > likes to leave 25 windows minimized), but computer services > says they mess > up legit websites. I've asked for a click-thru Internet User > Agreement when > the screensaver is running > ("I-ain't-gonna-look-at-naked-ladees" instead of > "password:"). Nobody's told me yet why that's not possible. > > What other solutions have people found effective? And if > someone's done > some nice research and would like to share (no polemics, > please) I'd like to > know. I've checked the archives but may have missed something. > > I know, I hate discussing this too. But it's not going away > for us like I > thought it would after each solution. All we want is to find > a way to say > VIEWING THIS IS INAPPROPRIATE IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. QUIT IT > AND GO CHECK > OUT A VARGAS BOOK OR SOMETHING, IF YOU REALLY CAN'T AFFORD A MAGAZINE, > without messing with our patrons' rights. And I really want > to be able to > say, No, filters aren't the solution. > > Kate Wolicki > Niles Public Library District > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:25:04 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Proxy Servers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Garland Co. Library" Subject: Proxy Servers Are any libraries out there using proxy servers? If so, who are they and are they good? We were using GreenBox which allowed us to filter a profile on our LAN but they have gone out of business. It allowed us to filter a profile without having to use sepcific IP addresses-- so you could log on to any computer and select a profile. Our Child profile was filtered only, all other profiles are not. ANY HELP? _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:25:14 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] library policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laurel Goodgion" Subject: library policies Hi, There are have been some questions about library policies lately. In addition to obtaining sample policies from other libraries, it also helps to look at: Model Policies for Small and Medium Public Libraries by Jeanette Larson and Herman Totten. Published by Neal-Schuman, 1998. 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 Mar 20 19:25:25 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Business Manager Tests (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Ellen Thompson" Subject: Business Manager Tests We are about to lose our long time Business/Office Manager to retirement. We are hoping to hire a competent replacement but have little experience in this area. Would anyone be willing to share any tests or simulation exercises your libray might have for such position? We haven't had to hire in this position in 17 years!! Things have certainly changed. Please respond directly to me. TIA Ellen Thompson, Assistant Library Director Coos Bay Public Library ethompson@coosnet.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:25:32 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of March 19, 2002 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Valerie Worrell Subject: Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of March 19, 2002 Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Librarian - Children's Services, 24 hours/week for the Lynnwood Library in Washington State. Job #0217 Open Until Filled. For more information and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity, please visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/ or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040. ____________________________________________________________________________ _________ Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Public Services Assistant III - Children's Liaison, 24 hours/week for the Sultan Library in Washington State. Job #0228 Closes 04/12/02. For more information and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity, please visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/ or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040. ____________________________________________________________________________ _________ Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Public Services Assistant II - Technical Liaison, 40 hours/week for the Lynnwood Library in Washington State. Job #0224 Closes 03/29/02. For more information and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity, please visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/ or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040. ____________________________________________________________________________ _________ Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Public Services Assistant I, 20 hours/week for the Monroe Library in Washington State. Job #0226 Closes 04/10/02. For more information and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity, please visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/ or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040. ____________________________________________________________________________ _________ Valerie Worrell Sno-Isle Regional Library Human Resources Phone: 360-651-7004 Fax: 360-651-7151 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:25:57 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PLA Comments, continued (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan B. Hagloch" Subject: PLA Comments, continued Congratulations to Christine et al for a terrific PLA. I think it may have been the best one yet! Loved Benjamin Zander (and plan to check my CD sources for a Beethoven's Ninth conducted by him!). The talk table on Building Projects was excellent, especially since I couldn't attend the later program by the same guy. Especially liked the stuff on measuring library outcomes and demonstrating our benefit to our communities! This is something that we are all going to have to learn to do as efficiently as we can. And "Hear! Hear!" to the comments on the tote bag and the spiral bound program. My PDA was being temperamental, so I didn't try the PDA downloads, but I heard they were great. By circumventing the PLA Housing Office, I managed to snag a room downtown. As far as the San Carlos Hotel was concerned, my husband and I were there for leisure purposes. A bit more expensive, but worth it! I learned my lesson years ago in Dallas. Conference schedules are too mutable to have to rely on long-distance shuttles, and Phoenix being flat, walking within the downtown area (The "Copper Square," was that it?) was pretty easy. Surprise restaurant Find was the Pride of India on Van Buren. Fantastic! Sorry to have missed the PUBLIB group gathering; and I won't be at ALA in Atlanta, so I'll just have to wait for Toronto next year! Susan B. Hagloch Library Director Tuscarawas County Public Library haglocsu@oplin.lib.oh.us "Life consists of adapting to incoherence." Antonio Bioy Cesares From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Mar 20 19:26:08 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:10 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Meeting Room Scheduling (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Henricks Subject: Meeting Room Scheduling Speaking of meeting rooms... Can anyone recommend software that is easy to use which can help us with our room booking schedules? We book about 900 meetings a year at the library, and would love to meet the software which will provide options such as scheduling different rooms, assignment of the rooms, room charge, room rental agreement, room capacity, AV needs, etc. It would also be a plus if the software allowed for a master calendar for library staff and patrons to access to find out what's going on. The application, we hope, would provide for changes to be made easily in the event a meeting is canceled or rescheduled. Thanks in advance for any ideas. Susan Susan Henricks, Director Carnegie-Stout Public Library 360 W. 11th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4697 (563) 589-4126 http://www.dubuque.lib.ia.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:26:40 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PLA Comments (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Julie James Subject: PLA Comments I hope everyone is submitting their opinions on the evaluation form here https://cs.ala.org/placonf/eval/ so that the next conference (in Seattle!) will be even better! Julie ~ Julie James jjames@co.davidson.nc.us Thomasville Public Library 14 Randolph Street Thomasville, NC 27360 336/474-2696 fax 336/472-4690 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:27:17 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Voice software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: KTDyer@aol.com Subject: Re: Voice software In a message dated 03/20/2002 4:31:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, publib@webjunction.org writes: > In other words, through use, it has tailored itself to my speech and a > co-worker could not just sit down and talk and get the same quality speech > recognition as I would. I have heard good things about the Dragon software. However, a couple of friends of mine have the problem of being in a cubicle whre other people's voices are nearby and some of those voices get picked up along with what she is saying which can certainly defeat the purpose if you have to do a lot of editing. One of the friends had to say "no" to a great library job because she actually tried it out on the premises and too much other noise came in (like hearing aids?). The other person has decided to use it only when most of the people in her area are not there. Just a reminder to check out this angle. --Karen Dyer ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:27:33 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Rock'n'Roll quote of the day (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: espicer Subject: Re: Rock'n'Roll quote of the day Funny, the Talking Heads always gave my husband that same sensation! (Although maybe with just *one* librarian...) ;) Ann Perrigo, Director Allegan (MI) Public Library espicer@triton.net "GraceAnne A. DeCandido" wrote: > >From today's NYTimes report on the Rock n Roll Hall of > Fame induction: > > " Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers introduced > Talking Heads, saying that hearing the band gave him a new > sensation: "I wanted to have sex with a lot of librarians." " > > Amusedly, GraceAnne > > GraceAnne A. DeCandido, MLS > Blue Roses Consulting ~ Writing ~ Editorial ~ Web Content ~ New York City ~ > ladyhawk@well.com ~ http://www.well.com/user/ladyhawk/gadhome.html > > Ten Graces for New Librarians > http://www.well.com/user/ladyhawk/albany.html > > A word after a word after a word is power. > --Margaret Atwood From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:27:47 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] IT: SmartFilter blacklists anti-censorship site as 'Sex' (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Seth Finkelstein Subject: IT: SmartFilter blacklists anti-censorship site as 'Sex' Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 05:28:18 EST From: Seth Finkelstein To: Seth Finkelstein's InfoThought list Subject: IT: SmartFilter blacklists anti-censorship site as 'Sex' I've archived this at http://sethf.com/anticensorware/smartfilter/damage2.php [Summary - SmartFilter blacklisted a major anti-censorship site as 'Sex'. http://libertus.net - about censorship and free speech Note censorware advocates sometimes deride these reports as legends and stories. You can verify this blacklisting by clicking on the following URL (till March 22) http://www.securecomputing.com/cgi-bin/filter_whereV301.cgi?url_check=Check+URLs&url_string1=http://libertus.net Of course, after this is publicized, SmartFilter'll eventually change it, and the censorware blacklist will be assumed perfect once again ... My previous reports on SmartFilter: SmartFilter's Greatest Evils: http://sethf.com/anticensorware/smartfilter/greatestevils.php SmartFilter - I've Got A Little List: http://sethf.com/anticensorware/smartfilter/gotalist.php ] From: Irene Graham To: stop-censorship [at] lists.efa.org.au Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 14:13:25 +1000 Subject: [STOP] Smartfilter blocks anti-censorship site as Sex An addition to the never ending story of wrong blocks by filtering software... Smartfilter V3.01 blocks my entire site, which discusses freedom of speech, censorship, and yes, the problems of filtering software: http://libertus.net under the category "Sex" aka porn. Smartfilter V3.01 URL checker: http://www.securecomputing.com/cgi-bin/filter_whereV301.cgi I have emailed Smartfilter asking them to please explain. Irene [SmartFilter said they'd fix it, by March 22] -- Seth Finkelstein Consulting Programmer sethf@sethf.com http://sethf.com Seth Finkelstein's Infothought list - http://sethf.com/infothought/ http://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/19/technology/circuits/19HACK.html Anticensorware Investigations - http://sethf.com/anticensorware/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:28:26 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Department Manager Position (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:31:39 -0500 From: Ann Jastrzembowski To: 'PUBLIB' Subject: RE: [PUBLIB] Department Manager Position Hopefully this will work better, and thanks again! Job No. 02-037 Regular Staff Position Job Title: Department Manager Department: Northeast Branch Supervisor: Library Director Hiring Range: $44,661 - $55,827 Union Position: No Benefits: Yes Opening: 03/21/02 Hours: Full-Time Closing: 04/30/02 Position Summary Under the direction of the Library Director, the Department Manager actively manages and supervises the staff, services, and budget for the branch. The Department Manager develops, implements and coordinates system-wide policies and procedures and requisite staff training. The Manager also serves as part of the Library's management team, participates in strategic planning and various management meetings, and serves as spokesperson for this specific agency. This position requires some evening and weekend hours. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned: · Manages staffing, training, coaching, workload planning, staff development, supervision and evaluation of agency staff. · Acts as spokesperson for the agency. · Recommends, develops and implements policies, services, operations and programs based on sound analyses and thorough understanding of the specific agency and the community it serves. · Provides active leadership for the agency. · Develops, justifies and manages agency budget. · Actively participates in system-wide planning, development and continual improvement. · Coordinates and oversees collection development and management for the agency. · Actively participates as a member of the Library management team. · Demonstrates a strong commitment to responsive and innovative service. Minimum Qualifications include: · Masters Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited program and eligibility for a Michigan Librarian Certificate. · 3-5 years successful supervisory/managerial experience. · 3-5 years experience as a professional librarian in a public library setting. · Strong administrative skills, including budget and financial management. · Ability to gather and analyze data and to justify courses of action. · Successful program development experience in a library system. · Knowledge of current and emerging library methods and procedures. · Ability to apply and use new technologies to expand and enhance public service. · Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner, using good judgment. · Excellent oral communication and listening skills. · Excellent written communication skills including drafting planning documents, business reports and correspondence. · Strong leadership skills. · Effective problem solving skills. · Proven ability to inspire teamwork, build relationships, maintain a flexible, accessible leadership style. · Ability to motivate staff to be creative and comfortable with change and innovation. · Ability to work with a diverse staff and community. · Active involvement in professional library organizations and library activities. Preferred Qualifications include: · Experience in project management. · Ability to work successfully within a complex organizational structure. · Strong background in public service. The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements. To apply, please submit a completed employment application form with optional cover letter and resume to: Ann Arbor District Library Human Resources 343 South Fifth Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Application forms are available on the first floor of the Main Library on Fifth Avenue, at each branch location, and at www.aadl.org/aboutus/. The Ann Arbor District Library is an EEO Employer. The Ann Arbor District Library reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:28:41 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Connie Jo Ozinga" Subject: Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn We have taken several steps to address this. Our Main Library adult internet computers are in privacy cubicles and are unfiltered. Users do sign a user agreement which clearly states: deliberate display of inappropriate internet sites to staff will result in termination of your privileges. Each monitor now has a little yellow stand up notice on it that repeats this. The exact wording is: Library Internet stations may not be used for any activity that is deliberately offensive or creates an intimidating or hostile environment. Display on the monitor or printing of sexually suggestive objects, pictures and/or literature may be in violation of state and federal obscenity laws. This may result in immediate termination of computer privileges for one (1) month. Any action that deliberately exposes library staff members to sexually suggestive or other inappropriate materials will result in immediate termination of computer privileges for one (1) month. Branch internet computers are not private. They are filtered at the YA level, and filters are removed for adults on request. In the case of branches, action is taken both in response to deliberate display to staff and to any complaints by patrons. However, we do not actively monitor what is being viewed. A few weeks ago the staff terminated privileges of a gentleman at Main for deliberate display. A few hours later we heard from his parole officer, who told us he was a violent sexual predator targeting young boys, on probation, with one of his probation requirements being no internet during probation. No internet. The probation officer asked us to certify that he had used Internet access at the library. He would then be returned to prison due to parole violation. After much discussion we did allow the witnessing staff member, who was also given the choice herself of whether or not to cooperate, to certify to the parole officer. You may or may not agree with that decision. I am probably setting myself up for flaming by telling this story. But think it through. What would you have done? D*mned if you do, D*mned if you don't. Connie ¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ Connie Jo Ozinga, Library Director Elkhart Public Library Elkhart, Indiana http://www.elkhart.lib.in.us cjo@elkhart.lib.in.us ¤º°`°º¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸ From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:28:49 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Julie Bauer Subject: Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn Hi, Kate. Man, do I sympathize! It's a small problem here too, but absorbs a lot of energy. Two technological and one interpersonal suggestions: We have a pop-up killer that so far hasn't seemed to interfere with anything. It's called POW! and it is freely downloadable from www.analogx.com. When you download it, it "knows" a few pop-up windows, but you train it by adding windows. When I come across a computer with, as you say, 25 pop-ups, each more revolting than the last, I add them to the list. It is not killing windows wholesale, which may be what your IT people are worried about. Maybe you can convince them to let you download it to one workstation and see how it goes. Do you use any kind of security software? Fortres, which we use, allows you to specify sites to be blocked. It's based on the URL you provide, not keywords or whatever like filters. Finally, the one I would enjoy most. Standing behind the offending patron and saying very loudly (you say you are loud, so am I when I need to be): "The viewing of Internet pornography is prohibited in this library. You must leave the premises now or be escorted out by the police." Unfortunately, I cannot do that at our library because we do not have a policy forbidding porn. I did rid myself of one patron who liked to leave a lot of nasty windows open and then return to the computer to pick up something he had "forgotten" -- in reality, to watch the reaction of the librarian or hapless patron now at the computer -- by announcing loudly that if he must view pornography, we would appreciate him closing the sites when he is done. Hasn't been back since. I wish you luck. ===== Julie Bauer Information Services Librarian Weston Public Library Weston, Massachusetts __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® http://movies.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:29:24 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Relocation allowances (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "John Richmond" Subject: Relocation allowances General--or, at least, traditional and probably old-fashioned--practice would suggest NOT asking about a relocation allowance at an interview. Such things are saved for When the Job Offer Comes. If the information is not volunteered, then it is O.K., I think, to ask about an allowance. I certainly would ask about reimbursement for interviewing costs--travel, meals, lodging (if required), et al. Travel *and* moving allowances vary from place to place. The City of Palestine, TX, paid interview travel and moving expenses for department heads. The library district where I now work paid all interview expenses, and gave me a moving allowance which covered half the cost of the moving company's expenses...nice, but not as nice as the full costs paid by the City of Palestine. Some cities pay, some don't. Depends on policy and, sometimes, the whim of the city manager, mayor, or library board, depending upon what kind of library is involved. And, to return to the original question: Save the ???? about moving expenses until you're offered the/a job. IMHO. John Richmond, Director Alpha Park Public Library District 3527 South Airport Road Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 Voice: (309) 697-3822, ext. 12 Fax: (309) 697-9681 E-mail: jrichmond@alphapark.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:29:36 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] proxy server (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Garland Co. Library" Subject: proxy server Are any libraries out there using proxy servers? If so, who are they and arethey good? We were using GreenBox which allowed us to filter a profile on our LAN but they have gone out of business. It allowed us to filter a profile without having to use sepcific IP addresses-- so you could log on to any computer and select a profile. Our Child profile was filtered only, all other profiles are not. ANY HELP? _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:29:47 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] A Question for Web/System Administrators (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Robyn Erler" Subject: A Question for Web/System Administrators Hello Web/System administrators, I'm a relatively recent UW-Madison SLIS grad and am currently taking an online Web Administration class. I'm writing to ask for a little help with part of this week's lesson. Here is my challenge: "Contact an ISP e-mail administrator and ask them what are the top 5 things that they would want a new e-mail admin to know before beginning." I'm not quite sure who to turn to on this since my own network administrator is not responding. So what are the key things to know when managing network email? And, I am asked to compile a list of the top five email, newsgroup, and directory services but am not having much luck. What do you use/recommend? Thank you for any help you can offer! Feel free to reply to me personally instead of via this list. These tips will be posted on the class bulletin board. Robyn robyn@gatesfoundation.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:30:19 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Federal Tax Forms Program - Tax Law Changes (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Davis Louise Subject: Federal Tax Forms Program - Tax Law Changes As a result of new tax law signed by President Bush on March 9, 2002, several tax products are being changed. The Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 may reduce 2001 taxes for some taxpayers. Affected tax materials currently being revised are Form 2106, Employee Business Expenses, Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization and their Instructions. With the tax-filing deadline so near, we are not automatically sending stock of the revised materials. If you need a printed supply of the affected forms and instructions, please contact us on the Hotline, 1-800-829-2765 and we will do our best to get them to you before April 15, 2002. The revised forms and instructions are available electronically on the IRS web site, The Digital Daily, . Thank you for your support with the Federal Tax Forms Program. Louise Davis Internal Revenue Service louise.davis@irs.gov ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:30:37 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Subject: Re: A Public Librarians Day? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Stephanie Stokes Subject: Subject: Re: A Public Librarians Day? Subject: Re: A Public Librarians Day? >>>>>...A nice gesture on the part of the Orange County (CA) library foundation, but there are several things missing -- like the rank-and-file librarians who do the bulk of the work..... Sue Kamm <<<<<< Dear Sue Library Lovers and Librarians? These appreciation IDEAS are "bound" to get you together! http://www.librarysupport.net/librarylovers/appreciation.html Posted by... Stephanie Stokes, Prez FRIENDS & FOUNDATIONS of California Libraries http://www.friendcalib.org/ GOOD LIBRARIES NEED GOOD FRIENDS "I don't know how any Friends group can be totally effective and successful without the support and cooperation of the staff and director." -- Marcia Barker The Friends of the Canton Public Library in Michigan do a number of things for the library Staff to promote their relationship, including staff appreciation week (a special event every day). Marcia Barker Friends/Volunteer Coordinator shares some of their ideas that may work for a special week in February. We have a special program going on now. Our library is undergoing a large expansion project with several inconveniences to staff during the construction phase (i.e. parking in the public lot, desks moving to temporary locations, dust, noise, etc.). The Friends are, therefore, sponsoring a Moral Committee. Our activities include the following: Monday Moanin' Drawings - the first Monday of each month, we draw a name or two for some very nice prizes, generally in the $25. range. GUPPY AWARDS - given monthly for showing "Grace Under Pressure." Nominated by a fellow staff member and chosen by a committee. Again, a very nice and a "Guppy" certificate signed by the director. MAILBOX MEMENTOS - given the third Wednesday of each month in every staff member's mailbox (staff - 110). Includes such items as tote bags with our Guppy logo and a note saying pack up your personal items, we're moving our desks temporarily, or a carmel apple celebrating the Fall, or a Payday Candy Bar given on payroll day saying enjoy your PayDay Pay Day, or Christmas coffee mugs for everyone. In Jan. we are doing back scratchers for everyone and chairside massages for the 10 drawn names. DRESS DOWN DAYS - every Friday is dress down during construction. LET'S PARTY - Friday night dutch-treat dinners at a local restaurant - staff signs up so we can make arrangements as needed. This has been a really fun project and has brought everyone closer together, not to mention raised our morale during this crazy construction period. I would love to here from others would can share any 'year-round' appreciation ideas that go on at your library. I will POST them to the Library Lovers' Site. THANKS! From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:30:41 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Spanish Reference (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Karen Clark" Subject: Spanish Reference Our library is finishing up a state development grant for Spanish reference and adult fiction and nonfiction titles. We are specifically looking for a Spanish Almanac. The latest edition we could find is 1995 and we know there must be something more current available. If anyone knows of a resource for a Spanish Almanac, please let me know. Thanks for any help. Karen Karen Clark Librarian Logan Library (435)716-9138 kclark@loganutah.org www.logan.lib.ut.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:30:46 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Local author collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "White, Elizabeth" Subject: Local author collections Does anyone devote an area/collection/section of their library to books (fiction and non-fiction) written solely by authors from that state? We are talking about it. It might possibly also include art displays by local artists. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:31:06 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Software for checkout (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lewistown Public Library" Subject: Software for checkout Does anyone checkout computer software ( educational and entertainment)? A patron wants to donate some and I would like to know if it is legal? Problems? Benefits? ________________________________ Bridgett Johnson Library Director Lewistown Public Library bridgett@lewistownlibrary.org 701 W. Main St. Lewistown MT 59457 406 538-5212 www. lewistownlibrary.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 22:31:22 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] DEAR BIBLIA: Library Advice Column (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "shy librarian" Subject: DEAR BIBLIA: Library Advice Column THE SHY LIBRARIAN magazine is introducing a new LIBRARY ADVICE COLUMN called DEAR BIBLIA. We are now seeking tongue-in-cheek questions from the library community for the omniscient BIBLIA to answer. Grappling with a problem at your library? DEAR BIBLIA can help. Write her at: dearbiblia@shylibrarian.com. Selected questions will be answered in the Summer 2002 issue of THE SHY LIBRARIAN magazine. BIBLIA is Amanda Credaro, a.k.a. “The Warrior Librarian” (www.geocities.com/bibliophist/). Her book, “Warrior Librarian Gold Edition,” will be released later this year by Libraries Unlimited. THE SHY LIBRARIAN Quarterly 67 Van Buren Avenue West Hartford, CT 06107 USA 860-521-4182 www.shylibrarian.com publisher@shylibrarian.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Mar 21 23:27:58 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:11 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] porn thread (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Nancy Persons" Subject: porn thread I have to play the devil's advocate here and ask those libraries who "don't filter" but who do make decisions about what's "appropriate" to consider that they are in fact providing human filters and thus are in fact filtering. I don't want to come down on one side of the issue or not, but it does seem to me that if you're walking around, looking at what folks are looking at and making decisions about it, you are filtering/censoring them. I also would ask all those libraries -- are you using privacy screens? We mandate their use on all terminals. It is next to impossible to see what's on the screen unless you're standing directly behind the person and looking over their shoulder. We recently interviewed a candidate for a reference librarian position here. He proudly announced that his library does not filter, and then went on to explain (as if it were in some way better) that their policy was to monitor what folks are doing and then tell them to stop. I would urge those of you without privacy screens to give them a try. They work so well that we find they're a hindrance to helping a patron. This does not of course address problems related to the viewing of pornography (which is not illegal, by the way, unless it is child pornography) in a highly trafficked setting, or any of the many other related issues. My only point is that filtering is filtering, whether it's done through a computer intermediary or directly by a person. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:55:17 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Tired, tired, etc. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Melora Ranney Subject: Re: Tired, tired, etc. I am curious. What would be the *worst* thing that could happen if you put up privacy screens and let people surf the Internet unobserved for their half hour or whatever of allotted time? Melora From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:55:24 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ALAET - March 22, 2002 - No.77 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: kmccook@tampabay.rr.com Subject: ALAET - March 22, 2002 - No.77 A LIBRARIAN AT EVERY TABLE March 22, 2002. No. 77. Sources and Sites for librarians building community. http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/a-librarian-at-every-table/ CULTURAL POLICY Mapping State Cultural Policy in the United States Pew Charitable Trusts, 2002 The Pew Charitable Trusts has posted a working paper , titled "Sub-National Cultural Policy -- Where the Action Is? Mapping State Cultural Policy in the United States," "introduced some new thinking about the role and contribution of cultural programs at the sub-national level, illustrating these ideas by reference to the role of the states in the United States." http://www.pewtrusts.com/pdf/cul_new_zealand_paper.pdf CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL AGE FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE The Asset Development Institute of the Center on Hunger and Poverty at the Heller School, Brandeis University, will present a major conference on the challenges of the Digital Age for low- income people, community action agencies, and other community-based organizations. It will examine different impacts of information technology (IT) on the economy, social issues, low- income people, and organizations. http://www.masscap.org/index.html WELFARE REFORM REAUTHORIZATION Articles in FOCUS that probe aspects of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the primary cash welfare program under the 1996 welfare reform legislation, which expires and must be reauthorized in 2002. Contributing scholars take a longer perspective on the existing research, and give their thoughts about the most important things that policymakers and others should know as they consider reauthorization of TANF. The reforms attempt to influence work, marriage, fertility”among the most complex of human behaviors. How have they affected the lives of poor families and how will they impinge on the next generation? http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/irp/focus/focus.htm#F22:1 .-- Kathleen de la Peña McCook kmccook@tampabay.rr.com University of South Florida, Library & Information Science A Librarian at Every Table http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/a-librarian-at-every-table/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:55:41 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Tired, tired, tired: dealing w/ Internet porn (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "George Bergstrom" Subject: RE: Tired, tired, tired: dealing w/ Internet porn Kate, (Terry, Conrad, and Susan) Well most of my good advice has been taken by those faster on the reply button, but since we should write what we know I will add my 2 cents. I think the first step in finding the solution is to look at how the computers are arranged. For catalog machines that are out in the building away from staff positions I think that Terry's suggestion of limiting them to catalog only is a very good solution (there are many products to help with this ranging from free to very expensive). If the machines are in a lab situation (like most of ours) then also as Terry suggested some sort of sign in is a simple and workable solution. Finally we have a few Internet machines that are very near the reference desk. It is the intent that these machines are for overflow fromthe lab, and also so the reference librarians can help patrons with research and teaching the catalog and databases. The nearness of the desk seems to limit porn, but we have to policy chatting and email. As I think we can all agree Filters are NOT an option, not just because of the freedom issues, but because many don't work as well as they claim and they give parents and others a false sense of security. Since we have well writen policies and for the most part keep track of names (at least the ones they give us) we have been relativly successful. In the 4 plus years we have had the lab and good access we have only had to ban one person. In the end if your policies are well writen and at least one person on staff doesn't mind tapping on the shoulder I think you are in a good position. George ------------ George C.A. Bergstrom Computer Lab Supervisor Vigo County Public Library One Library Square Terre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 232 - 1113 ext. 403 gbergstrom@vigo.lib.in.us From: Kate Wolicki Subject: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with Internet porn Oh, H - E - Double Hockey Stick! My boss has asked me to look for alternative solutions to our little Internet porn problem. My coworkers (and I don't include myself not because I don't believe them, but because I haven't had this problem yet) have had increasing difficulty with people looking at Internet porn. We generally double check what they're doing and then ask them to leave, verbally or via a half sheet of paper we've made up for the purpose. The viewers are getting more arrogant and my boss's blood pressure is rising. Some of the librarians are feeling very attacked by patrons viewing graphic porn. Of course, this has to do with personal backgrounds, moral views, etc. No commentary on our role as public servants, etc. please. Attempts to solve our problem: Saving Ourselves: I have offered to be the go-to person in a "maybe it's porn" situation, because I don't have a personal porn vendetta and because I'm comparatively tall and loud. And due to certain physical attributes I spent all of grades 6-16 being sexually harassed so I'm sadly unphased by it. My offer stands, but has not helped our problem. Our porn viewers are tricky minimize-when-they-hear-footsteps people, and the other librarians understandably don't want to shirk their duties. Possible Accountability: We've begun holding on to patrons' cards while they use the dedicated Internet terminals. Having something of theirs, and them knowing we have their name, has helped somewhat but the problem is re-growing. And we have many terminals which are primarily for the catalog but at which patrons can access the Internet, where they don't need to leave cards. Filtering: We reject filters, for obvious reasons, and especially because our catalog is web-based and so a filter would filter our catalog and really cause havoc. We used to have database terminals and filtered Internet terminals and the filters blocked innocuous searches in the databases. We spent too much time having to fix the frozen computers, too. Besides, they'd likely find a way around or through the filters. Notifying: We've put up signs (very vague) saying "certain web sites are inappropriate for viewing in a public setting." Policifying: The board has got an Internet Use Policy but we don't have an Internet user agreement. With all those terminals with the catalog on them, out of district users, and people in a hurry, I don't think having one would be workable. Technological Possibilities: I've asked about popup killers (foot fetish man likes to leave 25 windows minimized), but computer services says they mess up legit web sites. I've asked for a click-thru Internet User Agreement when the screensaver is running ("I-ain't-gonna-look-at-naked-ladies" instead of "password:"). Nobody's told me yet why that's not possible. What other solutions have people found effective? And if someone's done some nice research and would like to share (no polemics, please) I'd like to know. I've checked the archives but may have missed something. I know, I hate discussing this too. But it's not going away for us like I thought it would after each solution. All we want is to find a way to say VIEWING THIS IS INAPPROPRIATE IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. QUIT IT AND GO CHECK OUT A VARGAS BOOK OR SOMETHING, IF YOU REALLY CAN'T AFFORD A MAGAZINE, without messing with our patrons' rights. And I really want to be able to say, No, filters aren't the solution. Kate Wolicki Niles Public Library District ##################################################### From: "Terry Wirick" Subject: Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with Internet porn We use to allow Internet access from our web based catalog computers. We did have problems with patrons using the catalog computer for Internet access and doing it for a long time. We also had a couple patrons who would access ‘questionable’ sites from the catalog computers. Finally, we blocked out Internet access on our catalog computers, which solved that problem. Our Internet computers are limited to our computer lab. Patrons have to sign in with some type of ID and then are assigned to a computer. Every once in awhile, we will find someone who has accessed questionable sites. Since we require sign-ins, we can pinpoint who was using that computer and then we can deal with that patron when they return to use the Internet computers. We have a combination of volunteers and staff that man our computer lab. While it hasn’t eliminated the problem completely, it seems to be a workable solution. While holding a library card, driver’s license, etc., might deter some questionable Internet activity, it probably would be better if you had some way to match users with computers, so if there is a problem, you will have an idea who was using that computer. Also, if there is a pattern of abuse, you would have a way to track usage to see what patron(s) are involved. Terry Erie County Public Library ################################################## From: "Conrad Rader" Subject: Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with Internet porn I am so with you there. Internet porn goes in phases here in our department, and we do have a use policy in place http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/about_acpl/index/library_policies.html Additionally, we have no-sign at each computer station, outlining the policy. This is backed up by vigilance by the reference librarians and security. If the policy says don't do this or this will happen, it is up to the library to make sure consequences happen. That being said, yes, I am tired of plying cat and mouse with the porn viewing public, I am tired of knowing the best vantage points to check out our hard to see screens, and I am not particularly fond of having to over the should monitor EVERYONE to make sure that the internet terminals are being used appropriately. Filtering is not the answer, but the best answer I have come up with is enforcement of community standards. The policy is the encoding of community standards so I am just representing the community when I tap on the shoulder. My take on the situation Conrad Rader Reference Librarian, Business and Technology Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, IN crader@acpl.lib.in.us 219.421.1200 ex2153 ############################################### From: Susan Colowick Subject: RE: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with Internet porn Kate, A strongly worded admonition, perhaps added to your existing patron behavior rules, seems like the best solution. Something like "Viewing explicit pornography on public computers is offensive to other patrons and staff. Anyone who engages in this behavior will be asked to leave." We have a general rule about "destructive, disorderly, or disruptive behavior," but we should probably add the word "offensive" to cover this type of situation. We do have a few staff members who are offended by it, and occasionally a wide-eyed patron will ask, "Can they really look at that stuff in the library?" On some of our computers you have to agree to abide by the Internet Use Policy before you can proceed. (Ironically, these are the filtered YA computers.) But the only thing in our policy that might apply here is the statement that "Users may not employ Library systems for any form of harassment." I don't know if you'll find any of this helpful, but be aware that many of us "feel your pain" - even (especially?) those of us who object to filtering on ethical, legal, technological and all other grounds. Susan M. Colowick Head of Reference Services North Olympic Library System Port Angeles, WA 360-417-8501 scolowick@nols.org _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:55:58 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] internet policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Bronwen Gillette Subject: internet policies Ahhh, yes, the pornies! We have come up with a very workable solution thanks to various postings here which we cobbled together. Our patrons now "check out" internet time using their library cards. We have courtesy cards for out-of-town guests. After reading and signing our internet policy, a special message is attached to their dynix record stating that we have a signed agreement. Each computer has a number and a corresponding tag with a barcode. Each computer also has a little pocket on the side of the monitor for the tag so the reference staff and the guard can tell instantly if the person on the computer has really checked in properly to use it. Although we really can't monitor their activities and have no software that automatically bumps them when their hour is up, our patrons seems to think that big brother CAN monitor them and our policy violations have dropped dramatically. We can monitor who is on which computer and how long they have been online. If we do find someone in violation of our policy, we can pull the tag from the pocket and add an official warning to their dynix record. Another offense and a further dynix message states that the offender has a 30 day internet suspension and a date for return. And finally, if necessary, that all internet privileges have terminated. The patron is unable to check out further computer time at any of our locations. This set up has worked really well for us and was not difficult to put in place. So thanks to all of you who posted suggestions here! Bronwen Gillette Reading Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:56:16 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: porn thread (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: RE: porn thread Privacy screens block side views but our computer lab and the non-lab terminals are arranged in rows so that the person behind you can see what's on your screen. It's been pointed out that libraries have patron behavior policies that state something like, "Patrons shall respect the rights of other patrons and shall not harass or annoy others." In Illinois the law allows a library board to "exclude from the use of the library any person who willfully violates the rules prescribed by the board." The fine reading of such policies is what Mr. Kreimer used on Morristown. OTOH I'll bet patrons who deliberately view pornography on library computers aren't going to sue. (Now, there would be a case: patron sues library for denying him access to porn sites on the grounds that his constitutional right to information has been violated. Mental anguish? Yeah, for the library.) Nann (who has been tempted to say loudly, "What would your mother/your kids say if she /they knew you were looking at that stuff here?") -----Original Message----- From: Nancy Persons [mailto:npersons@sonoma.lib.ca.us] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 10:28 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] porn thread I have to play the devil's advocate here and ask those libraries who "don't filter" but who do make decisions about what's "appropriate" to consider that they are in fact providing human filters and thus are in fact filtering. I don't want to come down on one side of the issue or not, but it does seem to me that if you're walking around, looking at what folks are looking at and making decisions about it, you are filtering/censoring them. I also would ask all those libraries -- are you using privacy screens? We mandate their use on all terminals. It is next to impossible to see what's on the screen unless you're standing directly behind the person and looking over their shoulder. We recently interviewed a candidate for a reference librarian position here. He proudly announced that his library does not filter, and then went on to explain (as if it were in some way better) that their policy was to monitor what folks are doing and then tell them to stop. I would urge those of you without privacy screens to give them a try. They work so well that we find they're a hindrance to helping a patron. This does not of course address problems related to the viewing of pornography (which is not illegal, by the way, unless it is child pornography) in a highly trafficked setting, or any of the many other related issues. My only point is that filtering is filtering, whether it's done through a computer intermediary or directly by a person. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:56:28 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] possible phone scam (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Tom Keene/NewPtRchy Subject: possible phone scam Has anyone had negative experiences with the National Info-Tech Center (apparently of Montreal, Canada) sending some phone directory on CD-ROM and claiming a staff person ordered it? And, of course, returning the product costs about twice the stated purchase price on the invoice? --Tom @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Tom Keene, Assistant Director New Port Richey Public Library 5939 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652 keenet@tblc.org Fax: (727) 841-4559 http://www.tblc.org/newport @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:56:42 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: library policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Andrea Johnson Subject: Re: library policies Yes! I second this recommendation. I've used this book, and it is excellent. Andrea Johnson andielib@yahoo.com --- Laurel Goodgion wrote: > Hi, > > There are have been some questions about library policies lately. In > addition to obtaining sample policies from other libraries, it also helps to > look at: > > Model Policies for Small and Medium Public Libraries by Jeanette Larson and > Herman Totten. > Published by Neal-Schuman, 1998. > > 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 > > > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® http://movies.yahoo.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:57:02 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: porn thread (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan Colowick Subject: RE: porn thread Nancy, >if you're walking around, looking at >what folks are looking at and making decisions about it, you are >filtering/censoring them. I absolutely agree. We don't currently have an anti-porn policy; I make a point of NOT looking at what's displayed on people's screens. However, if A LOT of (not just one or two) patrons or employees are upset by seeing porn sites or printouts, I would equate this with any other behavior that people find annoying or disruptive, and I can see justification for asking people not to engage in such behavior. As for privacy screens, they don't eliminate the litter of pornographic material at the printer. And as you said yourself: >They work so well that we find they're a hindrance to helping a patron. We frequently have two or more people viewing the same screen at once, so the screens would have to be removable, and from what I've heard, the removable ones don't hold up very well. If you've found a source for durable, effective, easily removable screens, I would definitely consider them. Susan M. Colowick North Olympic Library System From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:57:09 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting: Technology and Building Systems Supervisor - Austin (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Beth Fox Subject: Job Posting: Technology and Building Systems Supervisor - Austin The Westbank Community Library, a dynamic and growing community library in the suburbs of Austin, Texas with a sparkling new building, is seeking a Technology and Building Systems Supervisor. The job includes oversight of an extensive technology network with 4 servers. Considerable technological expertise and familiarity with automated library resources is crucial. Candidates must have an MLS degree and two years of library experience, including reference. The job pays $36,000 and comes with excellent benefits, including fully paid health insurance. For a job description or additional information contact: Carolyn Olsen Bookkeeper@westbank.lib.tx.us Phone: (512) 314-3592 Fax: (512) 314-3591 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:57:23 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Conrad Rader" Subject: Re: Tired, tired, tired: dealing with internet porn I would have to agree with your actions. Fact of the matter is that the man would not have had privileges terminated if he followed the rules. As you had already terminated his anonymous privilege for his own actions, it seems pretty clear to me that he dug his own hole. By certifying his actions, the witnessing librarian did her civic duty. He had already done enough to get his privileges terminated and since you found out about the parole violation after you completed your own procedures, I don't see a problem, ethical or otherwise. I think given the same circumstances I would have done the same. Conrad Rader Reference Librarian, Business and Technology Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, IN crader@acpl.lib.in.us 219.421.1200 ex2153 "The views, opinions, and judgments expressed in this message are solely those of the author. The message contents have not been reviewed or approved by the Allen County Public Library." From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:57:29 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting: System Librarian (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Dan Siebersma" Subject: Job Posting: System Librarian System Librarian needed. The Lakeland Library Cooperative is looking for an energetic and experienced System Librarian to coordinate our migration to our Next Generation System and then, following migration, to help member libraries in their ongoing use of the new system. Our system is shared by 41 member libraries operating out of 81 locations. We have a database of 815,000 titles (3,596,000 items) and 607,000 patrons, with an annual circulation over 8 million. The system librarian will have supervisory level responsibility for the successful coordination of migration to, and operation of, the new shared system. We’re looking for someone with a minimum of four years of experience working with an integrated library system, at least three of which have been in a consortium setting. The ideal candidate will also have experience migrating from a Dynix system to Horizon, SIRSI, or Innovative. An ALA/MLS is strongly preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered. The salary range for this position is $42,515 to $57,512. Appointment is generally made at the first step, but exceptional qualifications or experience may affect placement. For further information, send an email to: syslib@llcoop.org. To apply, send cover letter and resume, along with 3 references, to: Dan Siebersma, Director, Lakeland Library Cooperative, 4138 3 Mile Rd. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. You may also email the information to syslib@llcoop.org. Position open until filled. Dan Siebersma, Director Lakeland Library Cooperative 4138 3 Mile Rd. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544 (616) 559-5253 ext. 201 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:57:38 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: porn thread (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Conrad Rader" Subject: Re: porn thread This always seems to come up when we talk about filters and censorship. The fine lines between 'not filtering' and 'appropriate'. In my opinion, it is the same argument behind by not buying certain books, you are censoring the collection. It is something we are aware of and work to minimize, but it is always hanging out in the background. In fact, the community is the body that sets standards for acceptable behaviour. Local laws are put into place that forbid certain kinds of activity and if you want to have it changed, well, you have to find a constituency that supports you. In the public library, the board represents the community, and they have set the policy that non-filtering libraries use, at least this is the case in my library. When you say filtering is filtering, that is not exactly correct. Filtering prevents the person from ever seeing material and prevents a lot of other material from ever being seen as well. Monitoring use is letting someone know that what they are viewing is not appropriate for the area they are in. Masturbating is not illegal either, but it's not something to be encouraged in public. The existence of internet use policies is a contract with the patron for using a public internet station. As the providers of the service, the library and by extension, the community is saying what is appropriate as is their right as the provider of the service. We do not prevent them from accessing the material, but we do enforce the contract. If the patron chooses to ignore the contract for use, well, I'm pretty sure they're not doing it to make an intellectual freedom statement when the typical response I hear is that "it just came up" and they have been flipping between screens to avoid being seen. This is where idealism meets realism. I have to deal with the reality of the situation everyday, while trying to work towards the ideals when I think it will make a difference. You said it yourself, the use of privacy screens are sometimes a hindrance to helping the patron. Using privacy screens is one way of solving the problem, but it is not a reason to not also use other methods. There are many different shades to this argument, and I don't want to come off as sounding preachy, but by taking radical stands like filtering is filtering, it makes it difficult to come halfway and work to a win win situation. Please don't take this as an attack on your position, I just wanted to illustrate a different view of the situation. I would prefer not having to enforce the policy of "over the shoulder" monitoring, but it is the solution that is currently working in my community, and I do work for the community. If there comes a time when the opportunity to change the policy comes about, I do want to be in there with other suggestions, but in the meantime, it will be more of "I'm sorry but that is not appropriate material for this station, please log off. Thank you". Yours from the trenches, Conrad Rader Reference Librarian, Business and Technology Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, IN crader@acpl.lib.in.us 219.421.1200 ex2153 "The views, opinions, and judgments expressed in this message are solely those of the author. The message contents have not been reviewed or approved by the Allen County Public Library." From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:57:44 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ALA Elections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Nann Blaine Hilyard Subject: ALA Elections Dear Colleagues, The ALA ballots are in the mail. Council candidates include quite a number of public librarians. Among the PubLib regulars (and the glad-to-help out who may reply privately more often than publicly) are: Skip Auld, Therese Bigelow, Dee Conkling, Susan Cooley, Douglas Henderson, Susan Hildreth, Julie James, Deborah Mazzolini, Michael Miller, Karen Schneider, and Art Weeks. You are entitled to vote for 33 Councilors-at-Large. Also, long-time PubLibber Christine Lind Hage is a candidate for PLA Councilor. Just thought you'd like to know. Nann Blaine Hilyard Lake Villa District Library in northern Illinois **************************************************************************** * From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:57:57 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] OCLC Workshop (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Janzen, Deborah" Subject: OCLC Workshop Diane Mohr, Training and Support Assistant for the OCLC Western Service Center, asked if I would share this invitation to a training session we are hosting in May: ATTN: All OCLC Western Libraries!! Fresno County (CA) Free Library is hosting Web ILL workshops May 14-16, 2002. Class size is limited, so register early. To register online, or for more information, visit the OCLC Western Web site at http://www.oclc.org/western/training. Deborah Janzen Support Services Fresno County Free Library 2420 Mariposa, Fresno 93721 559-488-3223 deborah.janzen@fresnolibrary.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:58:02 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Pornography in the Public Library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "laura morgan" Subject: Pornography in the Public Library I have read with interest some of the recent postings regarding Internet = pornography in public libraries. This is a subject I have spoken and writ= ten about a great deal over the past few years. Where I work, "patrons a= re free to view anything, including pornographic sites." (see context of = quote and elaboration of policy below in D.C. testimony) We do have privacy screens, however, I view them as an inadequate "soluti= on" to the multitude of problems created by the open access to pornograph= y in a public facility. =20 =20 Laura G. Morgan Architecture Librarian =20 =20 E-Rate and Filtering Hearing Testimony, Washington, D.C., April 4, 2001 http://energycommerce.house.gov/107/hearings/04042001Hearing155/Morgan252= .htm "You Can't Have Sex in the Library" by editor-in-chief Leonard Kniffel, A= merican Libraries, March 2001 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cyberia-l/message/39668 "A Library of Liberal Lunacy" by Dennis Byrne, Chicago Tribune, June 4, 2= 001 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cyberia-l/message/39875 "Young Minds at Risk" by Dennis Byrne, Chicago Sun Times, September 13, 2= 000 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alaoif--ala1.ala.org/message/13280 PA Filtering Bill Testimony, Harrisburg, PA, June 7, 2001 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alaoif--ala1.ala.org/message/11748 CPL Violations of the Sexual Harassment Policy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alaoif--ala1.ala.org/message/11749 Scope of the Pornography Problem http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alaoif--ala1.ala.org/message/11753 Statement before the CPL Board 9/19/2000 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alaoif--ala1.ala.org/message/11754 Statement before the CPL Board 3/19/2002 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alaoif--ala1.ala.org/message/15468 =20 =20 ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:58:31 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] News stories appearing in the March 25 American Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gordon Flagg" Subject: News stories appearing in the March 25 American Libraries News stories appearing in the March 25 American Libraries Online > Budget Plan Saves Washington State Library > Wisconsin Assembly Repeals Ban on Library Fees > Chicago Public Library Denies Meeting Room to Anti-Semitic Group > Wheeler Resigns as Detroit PL Head > Canadian Library Association Executive Director Whitmell Resigns > Judge Reinstates Ousted Bolingbrook Trustee > French National Library Snaps Up Historic Photo > National Library of Canada Showcases Country's First Newspaper American Libraries' Web site also features the latest "Crawford Files" columns by Walt Crawford; "Internet Librarian" 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. Do you have a comment to make about anything appearing in American Libraries? The editors encourage signed e-mail letters on recent content or matters of general interest to the library profession in the Reader Forum section. Send 250 words or less to americanlibraries@ala.org. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:58:36 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] policy on workplace violence (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laurel Goodgion" Subject: policy on workplace violence Hello, If any of you have a library policy on workplace violence, will you please send me a copy. We have one but our board members would like to see other libraries. Thank you. 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 Fri Mar 22 18:58:43 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] New Internet Computer (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Monique McLay Shore" Subject: New Internet Computer We've just purchased and are experimenting with a NIC, New Internet = Computer, web appliance. It is designed solely to access the Internet. = It loads a Linux based OS and a Netscape based browser, with the most = common plug and play options. Since it doesn't have a hard drive, we = don't have to worry about viruses or other harddrive related problems, = as it is essentially a clean slate each time it boots. This part is very = appealing. However, much to my chagrin, it does not password protect the = area that controls the connection setup (this info is saved in the = cache). While I realize this presents many potential problems, the one = I'm most interested in getting feedback on is whether or not any harm = can come from having our network settings displayed for curious patrons. = This includes the machine IP address, subnet mask, gateway, host/domain = name, and DNS. Could someone use this information to gain access to our = network? Could someone who actually understands how all these numbers = work give me some advice? TIA, Monique McLay Shore Stewart Library Grinnell, IA 50112 (641) 236-2661 mmshore@iowatelecom.net ********************************************************************* Due to deletion of content types excluded from this list by policy, this multipart message was reduced to a single part, and from there to a plain text message. ********************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Mar 22 18:58:49 2002 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:45:12 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Skip Auld: At-Large Candidate for ALA Council (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Hampton M. \"Skip\" Auld" Subject: Skip Auld: At-Large Candidate for ALA Council Mary, As you so kindly pointed out at a recent VLA Council meeting, I'm an at-large candidate for ALA Council