From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Jan 1 15:47:11 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Specialized maritime collection (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Grace-Ellen McCrann Subject: Re: Specialized maritime collection 30 December 2004 My first thought would be the National Wetlands Resource Center, which is part of the Department of the Interior. They have a website at: http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/ The link to their Library has some great stuff --- including online publications (i.e., Waterfowl Management Handbook, Species Profiles and their Technical Report Series). You could add these links to an online info portal, or even add these electronic docs to your catalogue as online only records. ------------------------- You might also want to look at the Fish & Wildlife Service, another Interior agency. Their main webpage is: http://www.fws.gov/ ---------------------------- The Librarians' Index to the Internet has some neat resources under "Marine Biology" at: http://lii.org/search?m=p&query=marine+biology&searchtype=keywords ---------------------------- The Marine Resources Library in Charleston may also be able to help. http://www.mrl.cofc.edu/index.html --------------------- McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana has a Gulf Biologic Station Collection. Info at: http://www.library.mcneese.edu/depts/archive/gbiosta151.htm --------------------- The National Marine Fisheries Service (part of NOAA and the Department of Commerce) includes information on Gulf marine resources. Their website is: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ -------------- And the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries has a search feature on their home page --- I searched using shrimp and got several resources. http://www.wlf.state.la.us/apps/netgear/index.asp?cn=lawlf&pid=1 The URL for their Crustacean Programme (several shrimp resources) is: http://www.wlf.state.la.us/apps/netgear/index.asp?cn=lawlf&pid=549 -------------- The Louisiana Seafood Board has a website at: http://www.louisianaseafood.com/ -------------- The Louisiana Oysters website is at: http://www.louisianaoysters.org/ ---------------- Kind regards, Grace-Ellen Grace-Ellen McCrann Chief, Government Douments & Reference Divisions The City College of New York Cohen Library, 2nd Floor 138th Street & Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031 (212) 650 5073 gemscot@yahoo.com -------------------- --- "Troxclair, Debbie" wrote: Our Parish president has asked us to develop a specialized collection for a new branch that we are building in the southern part of the parish. This collection is to include materials on commercial and recreational fishing, wetlands ecology, coastal erosion, conservation, and the oyster and shrimp fishing industries, especially in the Gulf of Mexico. Has anyone developed a specialized collection of this type? Could you suggest any sources that we might investigate to purchase the materials? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance. Debbie Troxclair Jefferson Parish Library 4747 W. Napoleon Metairie, LA 70001 dtroxclair@jefferson.lib.la.us (504) 838-1108 "A journey of a thousand sites begins with a single click." __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Jan 1 15:48:31 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Filing/shelving of Large Print Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Bancroft Public Library (Salem)" Subject: Re: Filing/shelving of Large Print Books We have a small collection of Large Type books (in terms of percentage of total collection), but they are in their own separate section. People tend to come in searching specifically for LT, and know right where to browse for them. On a side note, our Books-on-tape are in a separate section, and books-on-CD are in yet another section. All for the same reason. --Don On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:41:56 -0800 (PST), philip.wong-cross@dc.gov wrote: > I have checked the archives without success. My query: > > How are your Large Print Books shelved in your library? In a separate room? in a separate section of shelving for each subject area? interfiled throughout with standard print books? > > If this hasn't been discussed,perhaps everyone else is ALREADY shelving their Large Print books with [i.e., inter-filed with] their standard print collections. ARE YOU? > > L.P. Books, afterall, are no longer the large CLUNKY things they were 30 years ago. My feeling is they ought to be interfiled with standard print so that as the population ages, books are all in one place by the library's classification scheme rather by size of print. Please share your thoughts and practices. > > --Phil Wong-Cross > > -- Donald J McMorris Jr Bancroft Public Library 181 South Main St PO Box 515 Salem, NY 12865 Phone/Fax: (518) 854-7463 www.slibrary.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Jan 1 15:49:40 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Filing/shelving of Large Print Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Conroy, Margaret " Subject: Re: Filing/shelving of Large Print Books Our large print collection is segregated from regular print, shelved at the beginning of the adult fiction. Large print non-fiction is also shelved there. We currently also group our LP fiction by genre, but as ours is a proportionately small collection, this makes a bit of a mess, IMHO. But, nobody asked me! From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Jan 1 15:50:06 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Books for Soldiers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kyle Stedman Subject: Books for Soldiers http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/ Help the troops escape boredom by donating some books. You can also donate DVDs and CDs requested by soldiers. Thanks, Kyle Stedman, Public Librarian --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 1 20:27:01 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Filing/shelving of Large Print Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Diedre Conkling Subject: Re: Filing/shelving of Large Print Books I have sort of mixed views on this issue and I am not sure what the right view is. I have worked in fairly medium sized collections where the large print collection was separated and it appeared to work well. These were also libraries that could afford to have duplicates of the same titles in regular type and large print. Also, with the size of the larger collection the large print books would have been harder to find since they were a significantly smaller part of the collection. Even with labeling that is very visible. However, I have real questions about it in a smaller collection, say a collection of less than 20,000 items total. In a small library without a large budget for materials one might not want to buy duplicates of such titles. It seems that if the children's and adult nonfiction is interfiled, in a small library it works well. Children can pick out items on a higher reading level and maybe be pushed onto reading at higher levels. Adults will pull a children's book off the shelf, when they wouldn't if the item were in a children's area. And we all know that sometimes they get exactly the information they want. Can this also work in a similar way with large print books? If the large print books are interfiled with the other books people that don't necessarily need them might pick them up when they would never even look at books in a separate large print collection? I am finding that in one library I work with that the books are getting separated into so many little sections that it is difficult for me to find items. So I wonder how hard it is for the patrons. But maybe this is another issue altogether. Anyway, I would love definative answers to these questions but so far I haven't found any. Maybe trial and error is the solution but we have to be willing to test the waters and see what works. We also have to be willing to admit that something doesn't work and try something else. This is probably the hard part for me. Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR 97365 Phone & Fax: 541-265-3066 http://lcld.library-blogs.net/ Work: diedre@mail.crsn.lib.or.us Home: diedrec@charter.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Jan 1 20:27:35 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:27 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Shelving Large Print (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sana Moulder" Subject: RE: Shelving Large Print Phil, We also shelve our large print in a section by itself. It is in the = very beginning of the fiction section. We don't shelve it by genre, but = there are genre labels on all the books, so patrons looking for = mysteries or romance can easily find those things. The LP non-fiction = is shelved at the end of the LP fiction. We keep it separate from = standard print books because we think that people needing LP books are = not likely to have any use for standard print books. =20 Sana Moulder Fayetteville, NC ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 1 20:28:52 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:27 2005 Subject: large print Message-ID: Sender: "Tina Hager" Large print books... We currently shelve ours in one section that is large print but it does get cumbersome when browsing for a certain author because you have to look in two places. It is good for those people only wanting large print though. But then again I can see the benefit of interfiling too. Tina Hager Little Elm Public Library director From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Jan 2 16:46:41 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] NEEDED: first time director of a small public library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Edward Elsner" Subject: NEEDED: first time director of a small public library I need one person to volunteer to read through my manuscript for the Public Library Helper and flag any areas that are unclear. Other suggestions and comments are also welcomed. This person needs to be in their first library director position and must be running a small public library serving less than 20,000 population. It is my hope for the Public Library Helper to be a wonderful book for all small public libraries. I am attempting to cover all the basics involved in managing and working in a small public library. Thanks. Edward Elsner, Director & Consultant Delton District Library P.O. Box 155 Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-8040 ddl@mei.net -- _______________________________________________ Find what you are looking for with the Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:14:12 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Filing/shelving of Large Print Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sally Burnell" Subject: Re: Filing/shelving of Large Print Books Where I work, we shelve our Large Print books separately from our regular print collection, and that includes LT Non-Fic as well. We do have some duplicate Large Print/Regular Print titles and some duplicate copies of LT titles on the shelves as well, although again, not many. We use our LT collection probably more extensively than many libraries, but then, I work in outreach librarianship, so....it only goes to figure. But in recent years, so many of our old LT readers have ditched reading altogether in favour of watching videos/DVD's that our collection is only really getting used at our nursing home drop sites and our materials-by-mail anymore. Times were that the demand for hot new LT titles was very high, but in these video/DVD oriented times, that isn't as much the case anymore. Oh, and by the way, I am new to this list, having only joined very recently. ~Sally Burnell, paraprofessional librarian Akron-Summit County Public Library Mobile Services Department From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:14:21 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] REMINDER: Alexander Hamilton Exhibit Applications Due Jan. 21! (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laura Hayes" Subject: REMINDER: Alexander Hamilton Exhibit Applications Due Jan. 21! The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, the New-York Historical Society, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History are accepting grant applications from public, academic and special libraries, as well as National Park historic sites, wishing to host the traveling exhibition, Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America. Public, academic and special libraries and National Park historic sites interested in hosting the exhibition can download the application and guidelines at www.ala.org/publicprograms. Applications must be received by January 21, 2005. The exhibit examines Hamilton's central role during the Revolutionary War and Founding period (1774-1804) in creating the economic, constitutional, social, journalistic, political and foreign policy templates for modern America. It will acquaint visitors with a statesman and visionary whose life inspired discussion and controversy and shaped the America we live in two hundred years after his death. The traveling exhibition is based on a major exhibition of the same title on display at the New-York Historical Society from September 10, 2004 until February 28, 2005. Two copies of the exhibit will travel to 40 libraries and National Park historic sites around the country between October 2005 and March 2009. Each exhibit will consist of six colorful, freestanding 18-foot-long and 7-foot-high panels. Each section will examine a different period in Hamilton's life, from his birth through his experience in the American Revolution and his career in politics, to the infamous duel with Aaron Burr that fatally wounded him, and the legacy he left in many arenas of government. Libraries and National Park historic sites selected for the tour will receive grants of $1,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities for planning seminar and/or programming expenses. Selected institutions will host the exhibition for a six-week period and are expected to present at least two free public programs featuring a lecture or discussion by a qualified scholar on exhibition themes. All showings of the exhibition will be free and open to the public. For more information about Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America, please visit www.ala.org/publicprograms. Support for the exhibit is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. ALA Public Programs Office Linking Libraries, Communities and Culture www.ala.org/publicprograms publicprograms@ala.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 Jan 3 14:14:24 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] REMINDER: WWI Film Series Applications Due Jan. 31 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Laura Hayes" Subject: REMINDER: WWI Film Series Applications Due Jan. 31 The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office and National Video Resources (NVR) are accepting grant applications from libraries of all types that are interested in hosting The World War I Years: America Becomes a World Power, a new film viewing and discussion series. Support for the series is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Libraries interested in presenting the series can download the application and guidelines at www.ala.org/publicprograms or www.ww1films.com. Applications must be received by January 31, 2005. The World War I Years is a six-part, scholar-led film viewing and discussion series that explores the political and social history of the United States in the early 20th century. Themes for the six programs in the series are: The Road to War, Over There: The Military History of the American Expeditionary Force, Modern War: The Experience of the Doughboys, The American People in Wartime, Peace Making: The League of Nations Experiment, and After the War: The Turbulent Years. Fifty libraries will be selected to participate in The World War I Years project. Participating libraries will receive a collection of six carefully curated documentary films to use for the series and keep as part of their permanent collections; seven compelling essays on the film topics written by eminent scholars; an extensive resource guide for additional reading, videos, and Web sites; and program and publicity materials. Additionally, 25 of the selected libraries will be invited to send the program coordinator and scholar to a training seminar in Chicago. These libraries will also receive a $1,300 grant to use toward seminar travel and other expenses. For more information, please visit www.ala.org/publicprograms or www.ww1films.com. ALA Public Programs OfficeLinking Libraries, Communities and Culturewww.ala.org/publicprogramspublicprograms@ala.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 Jan 3 14:14:31 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Shelving Large Print Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Amkleiman1@aol.com Subject: Shelving Large Print Books Hi Phil, I'm adding my voice to the mix. Simply, Libraries purchase Large Print Books for patrons (mainly seniors) with visual impairments. By shelving these items separately, it allows patrons already with some limited sight to find books easily. Isn't that what's it's all about! Libraries that inter-file their collections have reported that often a patron will borrow a Large Print book when the regular print title is in circulation. That works well in that situation. But Libraries have also reported that when the books are inter-filed their Large Print patrons (mainly seniors) have had trouble locating the titles, since now, after 30 years of Large Print production, Large Print look exactly like regular print books. Allan Allan M. Kleiman Chair, ALA Library Service to an Aging Population Committee President, NJLA Special Populations Section c/o Westfield Memorial Library 550 East Broad Street Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-4090 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 3 14:14:40 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Library Serice to Older Adults @ ALA Midwinter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Amkleiman1@aol.com Subject: Library Serice to Older Adults @ ALA Midwinter =20 =20 Planning on attending ALA Midwinter? Interested in Library Service to=20 Older Adults? or Service to the Baby Boomers? Then, I would like to cordia= lly=20 invite you to attend one of our upcoming meetings.=20 All meetings are open sessions. This is a good way to meet some of the=20 committee members, share ideas, and learn how to get involved with upcoming= =20 activities and=20 events.=20 The meetings are scheduled as follows:=20 Friday, January 14th=20 ALA Task Force on the White House Conference on Aging=20 Marriott Grand Ballroom 1, 08:30-11:00am=20 Saturday, 1/15=20 All RSS committee meeting (Library Service to an Aging Population Committee= )=20 09:00-11:00 =20 Westin America South=20 Sunday, 1/16=20 4:30-5:30pm=20 Hynes Convention Center, Room 310=20 Monday, 1/17=20 9:30am-11am.=20 Marriott Grand Ballroom G, Tables 48 and 49=20 Plus, Mark Your Calendars:=20 Scheduled for Friday June 24th in Chicago (prior to ALA Annual) and now=20 designated as an official pre-White House Conference event is our forum, on= : =E2=80=9C Libraries, Lifelong Learning, Information and Older Adults.=E2=80=9D More i= nformation=20 to follow after Midwinter.=20 For further information about the RUSA/RSS Library Service to an Aging=20 Population Committee, or aging related topics, please contact me, Allan M.=20 Kleiman, Chair, =20 at: _Kleiman@aol.com_ (mailto:Kleiman@aol.com) .=20 I hope to see you in Boston!=20 Allan=20 Allan M. Kleiman=20 Chair, RUSA/RSS Library Service to an Aging Population Committee=20 c/o Westfield Memorial Library=20 550 East Broad Street=20 Westfield, NJ 07090=20 908-789-4090=20 _kleiman@aol.com_ (mailto:kleiman@aol.com) =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 Mon Jan 3 14:14:57 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Large Print shelving (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mimi Morris" Subject: RE: Large Print shelving It seems to me that the primary purpose of a large type collection is to make sure that materials are available to patrons with limited vision. If that is the case, I would always prefer to have those items separate from the general collection. People with vision problems have enough trouble navigating in a fully sighted society. I think that forcing them to find "their" books in the midst of hundreds of books they can't read is not serving them to the best of our ability. The serendipitous "finds" of large print goodies by patrons without vision problems is just fine--but I wouldn't go out of the way to make them easy to find for the lucky few while compromising their use by the intended audience. Just my thoughts... Happy New Year! Mimi From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:15:04 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lytle,Amy" Subject: [Cross-posted with apologies - please redistribute as appropriate. = Thank you.] OCLC Focus Group Opportunity on Research Repositories in Boston at = Mid-Winter OCLC is interested in talking with librarians about their plans and = needs for managing repositories of scholars and researchers' work. A = focus group discussion will take place in Boston on Sunday, January 16 = during Mid Winter American Library Association Conference. The = discussion will be facilitated by a professional market researcher. OCLC = is inviting librarians who are involved with repositories at academic = libraries to participate in the focus group discussion.=20 This research project will discuss managing repositories of scholars and = researchers' work. There will be two focus group sessions held at a = research facility in Boston on Sunday, January 16 at 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. = and 2:30 - 4:00 pm. There is limited space in each group. If you would like to participate in this research study, please respond = by completing the attached form and returning it by Friday, December 31 = to Marketing Backup in care of Diane Cellentani at: e-mail: dcellent@columbus.rr.com=20 phone: 614-844-5740=20 Diane represents the marketing research consulting firm conducting the = focus groups for OCLC. If you have questions, please call Diane = Cellentani at Marketing Backup (614-844-5740). A confirmation letter = with location details will be delivered to you soon via e-mail. =20 Participant Name: ________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________________ Library Name: ___________________________________________________ Street Address: __________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________________________ Phone #: __________________ =20 FAX #: ____________________________ THANK YOU! Please respond by Friday, January 7 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 3 14:15:10 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarian: Economic and financial justice begins with information: A LIBRARIAN AT EVERY TABLE-238 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kathleen de la Pena McCook Subject: Librarian: Economic and financial justice begins with information: A LIBRARIAN AT EVERY TABLE-238 Kathleen de la Pena McCook has sent you a link to a weblog: Blog: Librarian Post: Economic and financial justice begins with information: A LIBRARIAN AT EVERY TABLE-238 Link: http://alaet.blogspot.com/2005/01/economic-and-financial-justice-begins.html -- Powered by Blogger http://www.blogger.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:15:15 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Shelving large print (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Cris Adams" Subject: RE: Shelving large print We have a separate section for large print and always have. I've read the other responses and understanding the thinking. However, I believe there's a bottom line: You have to ask yourself who you are purchasing the large print materials for. It's all well and good to want to encourage other people to read them, but most of our patrons who need these materials simply can't read regular print. Consequently, shelving large print in the regular stacks wouldn't be helpful at all for the people we actually purchase large print for. Just a thought........... Cris Adams Hobbs Public Library 509 N. Shipp Hobbs, NM 88240 (505) 397-9328 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:15:54 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] To refund or not to refund (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Cris Adams" Subject: To refund or not to refund When a patron loses a book, we charge them the list price plus a $3.00 processing fee. If the patron pays for the item, those funds go into our City's general fund as income, not back into our book budget. (Trust me---I've tried for years to get this changed, but with no success.) If the patron finds the book later and returns it, we refund all but the processing fee. If the refund is more than $10, our City has asked that we do a check request rather than deplete what little petty cash we have. But....the refund is taken from our book budget. Some of my staff members feel that the time & cost it takes to remove the item from the database, then add it back again, do a check request from City Hall, & then either contact the patron to pick up the check or mail it to them is not cost effective. Also, there's the issue of paying twice for the same book---once when the book is purchased, and a second time when the refund is given. (Often a patron will pay for a book knowing they have it at the house, but since it shows up as "lost" on their record, they're blocked from checking out. So they pay for it just to be able to check out again, then miraculously "find" the lost item & come in for their refund.) On Thursday during our staff meeting, we'll be talking about whether or not to recommend to the Library Board that we not do refunds for lost items. The main difficulty I see with this is that sometimes what was lost is out of print, and we just might like to have the item back in the collection. How do the rest of you handle refunds? Thanks, Cris Adams Hobbs Public Library 509 N. Shipp Hobbs, NM 88240 (505) 397-9328 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:16:02 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Intellectual Freedom Principles - Training (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Reference" Subject: Intellectual Freedom Principles - Training Has anyone done staff training on Intellectual Freedom Principles? If so, please reply to the list or email Jamie Bukovac, Director, Hinsdale Public Library at: jbukovac@hinsdale.lib.il.us. Thank you, Patti Palmer Head of Reference Hinsdale Public Library 20 East Maple Street Hinsdale, IL 60521 Phone: (630) 986-1976 Fax: (630) 986-9720 E-mail: Reference@hinsdale.lib.il.us www.hinsdale.lib.il.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:16:06 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Classical music collection development resource (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rebecca Bronson Subject: Classical music collection development resource Several years ago when I selected the music CD opening day collection for our new library, I used a reference source to help select classical music CDs. I thought it was a Schaum's guide, but I have looked on FirstSearch and didn't find a Schaum's for classical music, and of course, we don't have that title in our collection anymore. Anyone have any ideas which ref source it could be? Or does anyone have other suggestions for authoritative collection development resources for classical music? Classical is one of many genre that we collect, and although it doesn't circulate heavily, I feel that there are some works that we really should have somewhere in our three-location system. I understand, however, that not all renditions of Handel's Messiah are created the same, depending on conductor, orchestra, etc. Thanks! -- Rebecca Bronson Reference Librarian Handley Regional Library 871 Tasker Rd. P.O. Box 1300 Stephens City, VA 22655 540-869-9000 voice 540-869-9001 fax rbronson@hrl.lib.state.va.us www.hrl.lib.state.va.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:16:11 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Locking devices for printer trays (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Carol Simmons Subject: Locking devices for printer trays Happy New Year to all! Does anyone know where I can buy locking devices for computer printer (HP) trays or drawers? We're having problems with folks taking paper out of our lab printers....Thanks! Carol Simmons Director Daly City Library 40 Wembley Drive Daly City, CA 94015 650-991-8029 - phone 650-991-5726 - fax csimmons@dalycity.org www.dalycitylibrary.org Daly City Library - "Preserving Yesterday, Informing Today, Inspiring Tomorrow" From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:16:19 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] January issue of CD HotList has been posted (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Rick Anderson" Subject: January issue of CD HotList has been posted The January issue of _CD HotList: New Releases for Libraries_ is now up and viewable at this URL: http://cdhotlist.btol.com This month's recommended titles include wonderful new recordings of works by such obscure composers as Johannes Prioris and Wilhelm Molique; on the pop side, there are new releases by old favorites like R.E.M. and the Stray Cats, as well as more obscure (but equally worthy) fare from Mark Lanegan and Zero 7. Of course, there are also lots of folk, country, jazz and world/ethnic recommendations for your collection-building pleasure. Enjoy! (Please note that a handy and printable guide to using the new CD HotList is available at this URL: http://www.btol.com/pdfs/Guide_CD_Hotlist.pdf.) ---- Rick Anderson Dir. of Resource Acquisition University of Nevada, Reno Libraries (775) 784-6500 x273 rickand@unr.edu From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:16:22 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Filing/shelving of Large Print Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Katie McDonough, Director" Subject: Re: Filing/shelving of Large Print Books We are a comparatively small library. Population roughly 6500 with a collection of approximately 30,000. We shelve our large print fiction separately, but we shelve large print non-fiction with the rest of the adult non-fiction. The thinking is that if some who needs LP is looking for a book on a particular subject, they'll be able to find it in our online catalog, whereas they want to be able to go straight to the LP fiction. This seems to work well. I'd be interested in what others do in terms of selecting LP titles. Our method is not very scientific. We use the reserve list. When we get to the point where we buy a second copy, we get a large print copy if available. Katie McDonough, Director Kimball Library Atkinson, NH From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:16:33 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Nann Blaine Hilyard" Subject: http://broken.typepad.com/b/2004/06/library_sign.html Goes to show that *we* understand what we're talking about, but everyday patrons (or non-patrons) don't. =20 Does the Bethel library staff know they've been blogged? =20 =20 Nann @the library in Zion, Illinois=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 Mon Jan 3 14:16:46 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Sri Lankan Libraries Call for Assistance (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Sri Lankan Libraries Call for Assistance Sri Lankan Libraries Call for Assistance 03-01-2005 (IFLA) "A large number of school libraries, community libraries, children libraries, public libraries, libraries belonging to religious institutions* have either been completely destroyed or severely affected" says W. A. Abeysinghe, Chairman of the Sri Lankan National Library and Documentation Boards (NLDSB) in an appeal for help published by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) today. The full text of the appeal reads as follows: Sri Lanka plunged into crisis as giant tidal waves lashed the southern, northern, and eastern coasts of the country causing over 12000 deaths and massive lost of property. The sudden rise in sea-level, a phenomenon known as tsunami, had been unleashed by a massive earthquake measured at 8.9 Richter scale, near northern Sumatra, Indonesia at 6.58 a.m. (Sri Lankan time) on Sunday 26th December 2004. According to the US Geological survey this was the fifth largest quake for a century and the biggest for 40 years. A wall of water as high as 50 feet triggered by the earthquake hit the Sri Lankan coast around 9.45 a.m. (Sri Lankan time). In some areas in Sri Lanka the killer waves had traveled as far as 5 kilometers inland and sucked in almost everything standing in its way. It is estimated that over one million people in the country have been affected by this phenomenal tragedy. Amidst this catastrophe a large number of school libraries, community libraries, children libraries, public libraries, libraries belong to religious institutions and a large number of private/home libraries in the affected areas have either been completely destroyed or severely affected. In this hour of calamity the National Library and Documentation Services Board (NLDSB) of Sri Lanka seeks assistance from the international community and especially from the IFLA members to reconstruct/repair the damaged libraries and the restoration of the damaged books and other library material. According to the preliminary estimates the damage to the buildings and to the other infrastructure facilities is huge and donations in the form of either library material or financial assistance are sought from the international library community. " Monetary donations can be sent to: the NLDSB account no. 00251620073963 at the Peoples Bank, Park Street Branch, Colombo, Sri Lanka. For further details please contact: Upali Amarasiri, Director General, National Library and Documentation Services Board (NLDSB), 14, Independence Avenue, Colombo 7. Sri Lanka. Website http://www.natlib.lk or http://www.lankapage.com E-mail: dg@mail.natlib.lk Tel. +94 11 2687581 Fax: +94 11 2685201 Many thanks in advance for your support! W.A.Abeysinghe Chairman National Library and Documentation Services Board, Sri Lanka Upali Amarasiri Director General National Library and Documentation Centre and National library and Documentation Services Board, Sri Lanka" Link(s) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) WebWorld's resources page on the disaster in Asia National Library of Sri Lanka National Archives of Sri Lanka Contact National Library of Sri Lanka Abdelaziz Abid, UNESCO, Information Society Division Source IFLA From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 14:17:18 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Information on cash registers (fwd) Message-ID: (Please send replies to the list or to Cynthia directly) Subject: Information on cash registers We are budgeted to purchase a cash register during this fiscal year. In all of my years in library work, I've never had to purchase a cash register and have absolutely no idea which ones are good and which ones not to even consider. My purchasing agent is also interested in knowing what paperwork anyone might have on the procurement process. Thanks in advance for your help with this query. Cynthia Pirtle Director of Library Services Moreno Valley Public Library 25480 Alessandro Blvd. Moreno Valley, CA 92553 951-413-3881 (V) 951-247-8346 (F) www.moreno-valley.ca.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 17:44:37 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Laptop loan program (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rosemarie Lewis Subject: Laptop loan program My library system recently acquired a grant to provide laptops for patron use within our branches. The intention is to increase the number of patron workstations without having to find a place for more furniture. The laptops will be loaned for an hour and patrons presumably can take them to any empty table in the building and still have access to the Internet and other services. Of course theft is a major concern. We have trouble keeping $20 DVDs, but somehow we're going to have to figure out a way to keep them from stealing $2000 laptops. We're also a little worried about getting the patrons to give up the laptops after their one-hour loan period is over. While I'd like to know if any of you have a similar program and what your experience has been, I'd also like to hear anyone else's concerns or opinions. Thanks for your time! (My apologies if this shows up twice. It didn't appear to have gone through the first time.) Rosemarie Lewis Branch Manager Palm Springs North Branch Library Miami-Dade Public Library System 17601 NW 78th Avenue Suite 111 Miami, FL 33015 Temporary phone: 305-815-9319 http://www.mdpls.org "Delivering Excellence Every Day" From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 17:44:43 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Start the New Year Off Right: Subscribe to LII New This Week (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: Start the New Year Off Right: Subscribe to LII New This Week Stay ahead of the pack in 2005 by subscribing to New This Week, a free weekly announcement service from Librarians' Index to the Internet featuring dozens of newly-discovered, high-quality Websites carefully selected and annotated by our skilled LII librarians, who every week trawl the Internet seeking the best of the Web in every imaginable topic. Two flavors--and two ways to subscribe! New This Week's two flavors: 1. New This Week: our general publication, featuring Websites about current events, emerging issues, holidays, seasons, classic reference resources, and human interest (includes a link to More New This Week, which often features California-specific sites) 2. New This Week for Washington State: Websites specific to Washington State Two ways to subscribe to New This Week: by email subscription, or by RSS! 1. Email: go to http://lii.org/search/file/mailinglist 2. RSS (includes a tutorial explaining RSS): http://lii.org/search/file/liirss (Rss instructions for geeks only: drop http://lii.org into your aggregators and pick up the feeds that display.) You can also read New This Week on the Web (http://lii.org/ntw and http://wa.lii.org/ntw-wa ). But why tie a string around your finger? Let the best of the Web come to you. Subscribe today! Karen G. Schneider Director, Librarians' Index to the Internet http://lii.org kgs@lii.org Websites You Can Trust! ------------------------------- Primary financial support for Librarians' Index to the Internet provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Other sources include the Washington State Library. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 17:44:49 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] large print inter/filing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Kelly McBride" Subject: large print inter/filing One thing no one has mentioned is that if you interfile, you are (IMHO) putting an additional burden on a population that already has vision difficulties. The burden is finding the large print books amongst the regular print books. If you are like us, your labels are the same size print (pretty small, 12 point, I think) on every material type. So sometimes in the stacks, with a florescent bulb nearing the end of it's life, standing almost on my head to read a label, I have trouble reading our labels--and I'm not even to the bifocal stage. (Well, okay, I'm on the cusp of bifocals, but that's my first mid-life crisis!) I've pondered whether we should use a large, bolder font for large print labels. It seems to me that interfiling non-print media with books (especially videos in non-fiction!) would work okay. Maybe even be better. But you can tell a video or book on tape/CD from a print book pretty easily. It's not so easy to tell if a book is large print (if you can't read those pesky little LPs on top line of the label) without OPENING the book. Just some thoughts. Pax, Kelly ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kelly R. McBride, Director Russell Co. Public Library Lebanon, VA 24266 276-889-8044 (v) kmcbride@russell.lib.va.us ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 17:44:56 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] lib-web-cats update request (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Marshall Breeding Subject: lib-web-cats update request As part of my ongoing efforts to ensure that the lib-web-cats online directory of libraries is accurate and up-to-date, I request that all public libraries review their listing in this resource. Lib-web-cats is available on the Web at: http://www.librarytechnology.org/libwebcats You can search or browse for your library, and click on the "details" link to see the complete entry. To submit changes, press the "Update This Entry" button on the bottom of the page. If your library is not listed, you can use this link to submit it: http://www.librarytechnology.org/lwc-edit.pl The information in lib-web-cats serves as a free online directory of libraries for the general public. Having accurate addresses and telephone numbers will help patrons find or make contact with your library. The advanced search facility of lib-web-cats allows researchers so search by current or previous automation systems, which can be useful when selecting a new system. The data in lib-web-cats helps me track trends in library automation. The information related to the current and previous automation systems and the years in which they were selected is especially valuable. The statistical information on the number of volumes in the library, size of population served, and annual circulation help correlate the size and volume of activity of the library. I encourage libraries to place a link on their own Web sites to lib-web-cats if you want to provide a way for your users to find "other libraries." If you do so, please use this version of the URL: http://www.librarytechnology.org/libwebcats Lib-web-cats currently lists over 12,000 libraries. Please help me expand this number to make it a more comprehensive resource. Thanks very much for your assistance. -Marshall Breeding Library Technology Officer, Vanderbilt University Editor, lib-web-cats http://www.librarytechnology.org/libwebcats Editor, Library Technology Guides http://www.librarytechnology.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 17:45:01 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] School for Scanning Boston (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Julie Carlson" Subject: School for Scanning Boston Please excuse multiple listings.. =20 The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) PRESENTS =20 10th Anniversary=20 School for Scanning: Building Good Digital Collections =20 June 1 - 3, 2005 The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers=20 Boston, Massachusetts =20 What is the School for Scanning? This conference, taught by some of our = nation's leading experts in digital library development, provides = current, essential information for managers of paper-based, = photographic, audio, and video collections who are seeking to create, = manage, and preserve digital assets. Although significant technical = content will be presented, this is not a technician-training program. = Conference content will include: =20 Content Selection for Digitization =20 Copyright and Other Legal Issues =20 Text and Image Digitization =20 Audio and Video Digitization =20 Metadata =20 The IT Perspective Essentials of Delivery Systems Business Models for Digital Projects/Programs Outsourcing and Vendor Relations Digital Preservation =20 Who should attend? Administrators within cultural institutions, as well = as librarians, archivists, curators, and other cultural or natural = resource managers dealing with paper-based, photographic, audio, and = video collections should find the School for Scanning conference highly = relevant and worthwhile. Since the content and complexion of this = conference evolves with the technology, it may prove beneficial to = attend even if you have participated in a previous School for Scanning. = An audience of 200 or more attendees is expected. =20 What does the conference cost? The cost of the conference is $410 and = the registration deadline is May 3, 2005. Registration applications = will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.=20 =20 Visit the NEDCC Web site for a complete agenda and registration = information. www.nedcc.org =20 Questions concerning registration procedures and information should be = directed to Ginny Hughes at ghughes@nedcc.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 Jan 3 17:45:09 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Filing/Shelving of Large Print Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Hermes, Virginia, JCL" Subject: Filing/Shelving of Large Print Books Our large print collection is divided into genres and non-fiction and is shelved separately from regular print materials. A very popular display at our Central Resource Library is "New in Large Print" where patrons wanting LP head first to see what's just been published in that format. --Virginia Virginia Hermes Readers' Advisor Johnson County Library 9875 W. 87th St. Overland Park, KS 66212 913.495.2472 hermesv@jocolibrary.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 17:45:18 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job posting-Dover, DE (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sheila B. Anderson" Subject: Job posting-Dover, DE POSITION: Librarian II, Head of Adult Services. DUTIES: The essential function of the position within the organization is to manage the library department of responsibility. The position is responsible for staff supervision, planning, training, policy, procedures, collection development, customer service, and reporting. This position supervises nine employees, including two with ALA accredited MLS degrees, and manages all adult reference, readers' advisory, and circulation services. Assists with collection development, bibliographic instruction, staff training, and other duties as assigned. As a member of the library's management team, the person in this position will be responsible for assisting with the creation and implementation of library policies and procedures. This position reports to the Library Director. The library, in the heart of historic Dover, the state capital, has 23 staff, a collection of 100,000 volumes, and is the countywide reference center. QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate will be a tactful, customer service-oriented professional. Requires an ALA accredited MLS and three to five years of library experience, preferably with two years of supervisory experience. HOURS: 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours are required. SALARY: Salary Range: $36,679 - $44,015 TO APPLY: To apply, submit a resume, three references, and a City of Dover employment application to: City of Dover, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 475, Dover, DE 19903. An application can be obtained from the Human Resources Department at City Hall or on the website http://www.dover.de.us. EOE/AA. Closing Date: January 31, 2005 ************************************************************* Sheila B. Anderson ALA Councilor at Large Library Director Dover Public Library 45 South State Street Dover, DE 19901 sanderso@lib.de.us www.doverpubliclibrary.org (302) 736-7032 (302) 736-5087 (fax) From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 17:45:29 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Information on cash registers (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 16:22:23 -0500 (EST) From: Sue Kamm To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Information on cash registers (fwd) Why is a library different from any other business organization (at least in terms of purchasing nonlibrary-specific equipment such as cash registers or computers)? An office supply company, such as Office Depot, Office Max, or Staples, should be able to help you. They may even have a special department which deals with government purchases. Your friendly CyberGoddess and Councilor-at-large, Sue Kamm Inglewood/Los Angeles, CA Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers Think Blue Week 2000 Visit my home page: http://suekamm.home.mindspring.com/index.htm email: suekamm [at] mindspring.com "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." John Emerich Edward Dahlberg-Acton, Lord Acton (1834-1902) Letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 17:45:42 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: To refund or not to refund (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Kamm Subject: Re: To refund or not to refund Here's a vote for no refunds. Once they've paid for the library materials, they belong to the borrower. It's up to them to decide what to do with the item if they find it. Your friendly CyberGoddess and Councilor-at-large, Sue Kamm Inglewood/Los Angeles, CA Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers Think Blue Week 2000 Visit my home page: http://suekamm.home.mindspring.com/index.htm email: suekamm [at] mindspring.com "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." John Emerich Edward Dahlberg-Acton, Lord Acton (1834-1902) Letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 17:45:48 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] shelving large print (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sandra Robbers" Subject: shelving large print When deciding to shelve large print separately, please consider the location of the collection and the signage. Many of the people using large print may have mobility difficulties as well. Too often I have visited libraries where the large print collection is far away from the entrance and the signage would be difficult if not impossible to see by someone who has visual impairments--too small print, too high on the end of the stacks, difficult to get a wheelchair to the collection etc. Perhaps you could ask several people who use large print about how easy it is to find and use your large print collection. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sandy Robbers, Director robbers@ifls.lib.wi.us 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 Mon Jan 3 17:45:52 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Cash registers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sherry Hupp Subject: Re: Cash registers You can get cash registers through the major office supply companies like Staples. We have a small electronic one with 10 keys that you can assign payment categories to (lost materials, copies, donations, etc.). The cost was around $350. It also provides reports of amount collected by category, cash taken in , checks, etc. Sherry W. Hupp, Director Cromaine District Library 3688 N. Hartland Rd. Hartland, MI 48353 PH: 810-632-5200, ext. 105 FAX: 810-632-7351 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 20:45:21 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: Selecting LP (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 16:52:01 -0600 From: Kathleen McCorkle To: publib@webjunction.org Subject: Selecting LP "I'd be interested in what others do in terms of selecting LP titles. Our method is not very scientific." My theory is we don't need to be scientific just use some common sense. We are a small rural library with a population of 1300 and we target our LP for the people who need it and like that author. We don't usually buy two of anything as room is at a premium in our small space. Also SEKLS purchases a lot of LP for the rotation books and we take part in that program. We also purchase our audios targeted for the ones who use them and /or need them as we have patrons who are unable to read at all anymore. I realize our system probably wouldn't work well if we were in a large city, but it works for us. Kathleen McCorkle Sedan Public Library 115 N. Chautauqua Sedan, KS 67361 620 725 3405 sedanlib@terraworld.net -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.8 - Release Date: 1/3/2005 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 20:45:52 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: To refund or not to refund (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Judy Bennett Subject: Re: To refund or not to refund Cris, We also had patrons (repeatedly) who paid for items simply to clear their record knowing that they had the item at home -- and then, like you have experienced -- they returned the item. After several years and a growing number of cases, our Library Board (at staff's recommendation) removed the refund option. Now we charge for the retail price (at the time of purchase) plus a $5.00 processing fee -- none of it is refundable if the item is returned. Patrons are told this when the item is paid for, although it does not stop some from trying to talk us into a refund -- or getting upset when we will not refund. We have had patrons who "donated" the item to us after it had been paid for and we treat it like any other donation. If we need it, we keep it; if not, it is put into our book sale. My sympathies on not being able to use the collected money to replace the item. We are able to do that so it is not a double whammy to our budget. Judy -- Judy K. Bennett Director Derby Public Library 611 Mulberry Derby KS 67037 316-788-0760 (phone) 316-788-6067 (fax) judy@derbylibrary.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 20:46:06 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Intellectual Freedom Principles - Training (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Christine Lind Hage" Subject: RE: Intellectual Freedom Principles - Training We require that ALL new employees view the Library Video Network video called FOR FREEDOM'S SAKE. It gives excellent practical examples of intellectual freedom situations in public libraries and then suggests appropriate responses. It has situations where patrons approach different level staff members (pages through librarians). It models a couple of ways to address minors viewing adult materials on the Internet. The movie is very well done and I'd recommend it to all public library employees. Christine Lind Hage, Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-2995 586/226-5010 voice 586/226-5008 fax http://www.christinelindhage.net Candidate for President of the American Library Association From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 3 20:46:25 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:28 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB Midwinter in Boston: Time's A-Wastin' (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: PUBLIB Midwinter in Boston: Time's A-Wastin' Hi folks, it is now Monday, January 3, and in 11 days some of us will be in Boston for the ALA Midwinter meeting. Are we going to get together? Where and when? The usual 5-7? Anyone have a location of note? Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:10:59 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Manuscript Reviewer Chosen...Thanks (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Edward Elsner" Subject: Manuscript Reviewer Chosen...Thanks Thank you everyone. Your help on the writing, compiling of information, and now reviewing the Public Library Helper has been great. Everyone will have a chance to see it when ALA Editions publishes it. Edward Elsner, Director & Consultant Delton District Library P.O. Box 155 Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-8040 ddl@mei.net -- _______________________________________________ Find what you are looking for with the Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:11:31 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Shelving Large Print Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: suswil21@comcast.net Subject: Shelving Large Print Books I have worked in libraries with fairly large collections and a small neighborhood branch of the CPL system. All have shelved their large print in separate areas. Let's keep in mind that those patrons who need the large print because their sight is impaired like to browse too. Having to sift through an entire collection to find a large print book that meets their special need is an undue burden. -- Susan Wilner, MLIS swilner@hplibrary.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 Tue Jan 4 17:11:54 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lytle,Amy" Subject: [Cross posted on behalf of Tony Chirakos with apologies. Please = redistribute as appropriate.] Please join us at the ALA Midwinter conference for "Digital Collections: Celebrate Digital Access with CONTENTdm," Saturday, January 15, from = 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm or "Real Successes: CONTENTdm for Digital Collection = Management" on Sunday, January 16, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Both sessions will = feature speakers from the CONTENTdm user community who will share their projects = by describing their experiences digitizing collections with CONTENTdm and = the impact those collections are now having on their user constituencies. Used by hundreds of libraries and consortia to increase visibility and provide access to digital collections. CONTENTdm is the ideal tool for = the storage, delivery, and sharing of primary source materials in support of teaching, learning, and research. CONTENTdm empowers libraries to = provide digital collections and services supporting a wide range of media types = to faculty, students, patrons, and the global community. Digital Collections: Celebrate Digital Access with CONTENTdm Date: Saturday January 15, 2005 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Location: Hynes Convention Center Room 204. Speakers: Nancy Kraft & Claudia Frazer (Iowa Heritage Digital = Collections), Rob Weidman (Lehigh University) Real Successes: CONTENTdm for Digital Collection Management Date: Sunday January 16, 2005 Sunday 10:00 am - 11:30 am Location: Sheraton Boston Hotel - Liberty B Room Speakers: Carol Hixson (University of Oregon), Jin Ma (Pennsylvania = State University) To register for this session and other OCLC-sponsored meetings, please = go to Registration: https://www3.oclc.org/app/ala_registration/default.asp Sincerely, Tony Chirakos tony_chirakos@oclc.org OCLC Digital Collection Services ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 4 17:12:02 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Position Available - Michigan (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Hill,Sue" Subject: Position Available - Michigan CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY, 401 S. CAPITOL, LANSING, MI POSITION: PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN HOURS & LOCATION: Haslett Library, 5670 School Street, Haslett, MI, Full-time. 40 Hours/week. May include evenings and weekends. Capital Area District Library (CADL) provides library services to our local communities seven days per week. All positions will require some evening and weekend hours, including Sundays. While this position is currently assigned at the above location, CADL reserves the right to require all employees to be available for assignments at any CADL location. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Possession of a Master's Degree in Library Science or its equivalent from an ALA accredited institution. Possession of a Michigan Librarian's Professional Certificate. This is an entry-level position; no previous experience is required. Second Language speakers desired (Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Farsi, Hmong/Lao, and Serbo-Croatian). NATURE OF WORK: Under the supervision of a Branch or Department Head, provides reader's advisory and quick reference assistance to patrons of all ages. Develops and maintains assigned library collections; provides one-on-one and group training for library patrons and staff; provides programming for youth and adults. Also performs professional work in reader's advisory service, collection development, reference, acquisitions, or other specific fields. May supervise the work of support staff. SALARY: $38,382 Annually (with benefits) DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 31, 2005 FOR DETAILS AND/OR APPLICATION: Contact the Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, (517) 367-6300 or visit www.cadl.org/jobs Susan Hill, Director Capital Area District Library 401 S. Capitol Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6300 hills@cadl.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:12:11 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Automated Systems Position - Michigan (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Hill,Sue" Subject: Automated Systems Position - Michigan CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY, 401 S. Capitol, Lansing, MI 48933 POSITION: AUTOMATED Systems Specialist . EDUCATION & The position requires an ALA accredited Masters of Library Science Degree. EXPERIENCE Minimum of two years experience working with automated systems in public libraries. Experience with HTML preferred NATURE OF Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Technical Services. WORK Responsibilities include: Developing and conducting automated system (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.) training for staff. Answering questions from the staff regarding the automated system. Developing written and on-line instructions for public and staff use of the on-line catalog. Reviewing and revising the circulation procedure manual as necessary. TIME & HOURS Full-time, 40 hours per week. OF EMPLOYMENT: Evening and weekend hours as necessary. SALARY: $44,140 annually (with benefits) DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 31, 2005 FOR DETAILS AND/OR Contact the Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, Monday-Friday, APPLICATION: 8am-5pm, (517) 367-6300 or visit www.cadl.org/jobs Susan Hill, Director Capital Area District Library 401 S. Capitol Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6300 hills@cadl.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:12:16 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Classical CDs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Nancy Polhamus" Subject: Classical CDs I believe that Rebecca is looking for the Schwann catalog. I highly recommend the Penguin Guide to CDs. My husband has encyclopedic knowledge of classical recordings, and he favors Penguin above all others. Nancy Polhamus Gloucester County (NJ)Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:12:30 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: Temporary move (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Stooksbury, Susie" Subject: FW: Temporary move > > > Hi, > We will be faced in March with a major carpeting job which will mean > much of the library will be inaccessible to the public for several weeks. > We are hoping to set up a make-shift main library in the Children's Room > but will be very limited on space. How can we best choose what will be > most helpful for the public to have on hand? > Have any of you been faced with this type of situation? If so, how > have you handled it? > > Thanks in advance, > Susie Stooksbury > Assistant Director > Oak Ridge Public Library > Oak Ridge, TN 37830 > 865-425-3455 > sstooksbury@cortn.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:12:38 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Writers wanted: Program and conference reporting for Cites & Insights (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Walt_Crawford@notes.rlg.org Subject: Writers wanted: Program and conference reporting for Cites & Insights [Apologies for cross-posting, but please do redistribute to appropriate lists. Initially posted to publib, web4lib, lita-l, and nmrtwriter] Cites & Insights: Crawford at Large, a free web-based journal of libraries, policy, technology and media, is now accepting and inviting program and conference reports in areas appropriate for C&I's readership. It's a chance to be published in a widely-read venue, with as little editing as possible, with a byline--and in a timely fashion (aiming for 2 to 6 weeks between receipt of reports and publication). Full details are at http://cites.boisestate.edu/reporting.htm If your'e not a C&I reader, take a look at one or two issues (http://cites.boisestate.edu/ will lead you to all of them); it never makes sense to contribute to a publication you don't read or understand! And if you're unsure whether a program or conference is "appropriate," or have questions that the site doesn't answer, just drop me a line: wcc@notes.rlg.org Thanks--and I look forward to seeing, editing, and publishing your reports! walt crawford From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:12:50 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Filing/Shelving of Large Print Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Diedre Conkling Subject: Re: Filing/Shelving of Large Print Books As I said in my earlier post on this subject, it seemed that having a separate large print collection work okay in the medium sized libraries that I have worked in. But think about this situation. You are in a very small library. The total adult fiction collection is less than 4,000 items, including large print. You have less than $3,000 to spend on purchasing adult fiction, which is a lot in some libraries, so you purchasing duplicates of titles is something done with extreme caution. You have a large print fiction collection that is equal to 1/4 to 1/3 of the adult fiction collection. All of the large print books are well labeled with a very bright yellow label that stands out on the shelves. Your local population has a lot of retired individuals but the majority don't migrate over to the large print collection. And the new large print books are interfiled with the other new books in the new book display near the circulation desk, and this works well. With this situation would you still be adamant about separating the large print collection or would you think twice about it? Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR 97365 Phone & Fax: 541-265-3066 http://lcld.library-blogs.net/ Work: diedre@mail.crsn.lib.or.us Home: diedrec@charter.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:12:55 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RFID Question Added to Questions and Answers on Privacy and (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: RFID Question Added to Questions and Answers on Privacy and An RFID question and answer was added to Questions and Answers on Privacy and Confidentiality. http://www.ala.org/oif/policies/interpretations/privacyqanda http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/statementspols/statementsif/interpretations/qandaonprivacyandconfidentiality.pdf ********************************************************************* My library is considering implementing a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system for circulation and stacks maintenance. What are the implications for patron privacy of such systems? RFID is a rapidly changing technology, so privacy implications are still being discerned. Simply described, RFID systems use individual item tags to store information (usually a unique item number without any associated information, such as title or author) that can be read by scanners for purposes of circulation and inventory. At this time, privacy issues are focused on how to protect the stored item information on the tags so that patron privacy is not endangered. Some libraries have already implemented RFID; others are waiting until some of the industry technical standards and privacy implications have been better resolved. While ALA does not have an official position on the use of RFID at this time, libraries considering implementing RFID should review the following documents: ALA Library. "Fact Sheet 25 - RFID: A Brief Bibliography." ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. "RFID: Radio Frequency IDentification Chips and Systems." Ayre, Lori Bowen, The Galecia Group. "Position Paper: RFID and Libraries. August 19, 2004." Book Industry Study Group. "BISG Policy Statement #002: RFID - Radio Frequency Identification Privacy Principles. Approved : September 23, 2004." E-list: "RFID_LIB A forum for discussion of the uses and implications of using RFID technology in libraries." Electronic Frontier Foundation. "Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)." Electronic Privacy Information Center. "Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems." Givens, Beth, Director of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. "RFID Implementation in Libraries: Some Recommendations for 'Best Practices.'" Library and Information Technology Association. "Technology and library users, an ongoing discussion. The Top Trends, Issue Two: RFID." January 11, 2004. Molnar, David and David Wagner. "Privacy and Security in Library RFID Issues, Practices, and Architectures." (CCS'04, October 25-29, 2004, Washington, DC) "RFID Position Statement of Consumer Privacy and Civil Liberties Organizations." November 20, 2003. Weblog: "RFID in Libraries." From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:13:00 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] interfiling collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Julie.Ourom" Subject: interfiling collections Happy New Year from a chilly Canadian north - where the cold has already headed south. The discussion about interfiling large print books is very timely for us as we're undergoing a retrofit of our main library this winter and have been discussing whether to make any changes to how we display materials. This library is our central library and provides direct service to 22,000 people and indirect service to another 8.000. Collection size is approx. 75,000 in the main branch and another 50,000 distributed among the branches. We currently interfile junior and adult non-fiction but keep fiction age categories separate. We don't have separate areas for different types of fiction. AV materials, different languages, local history, literacy, LP etc. are each shelved separately. We are considering interfiling some categories, particularly non-fiction. That could include interfiling books and AV items, also literacy and French language materials. I'd be interested in hearing from any libraries who actually do interfile different types of materials - pros and cons, does it work, would you recommend it to others, does size of library matter? Thanks for any suggestions. Julie Ourom, Manager of Public Libraries Government of Yukon, P.O. Box 2703 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 Phone: 867-667-5447 FAX 867-393-6333 E-mail: julie.ourom@gov.yk.ca From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:13:10 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Can you identify this book? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Nancy Polhamus" Subject: Can you identify this book? A patron came in today looking for a book she read about in a magazine article suggesting books that would make good holiday gifts. She had intended to buy it as a gift for someone who is a teacher. She through the magazine away, and can’t remember the title, author, or whether it was fiction or nonfiction. She said it is “based on something that was on the Internet”. In the story, a teacher requires her students to make a list of positive things about each member of the class. When one of the students dies, the others go back to the lists and remember the positive things they wrote about him. Can anyone tell me the title or author? Thank you all – Nancy Polhamus Gloucester County Library (NJ) From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:13:15 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ALA Midwinter Meeting, 2005 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Diedre Conkling Subject: ALA Midwinter Meeting, 2005 This list of meetings may be of interest to SRRT Feminist Task Force members and others. Updates, corrections and additions are welcome. Enjoy. Friday, January 14, 2005 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ALA Pay Equity Location:Hynes Convention Center 102 Saturday, January 15, 2005 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ALA COSWL Location:Sheraton Beacon H 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM SRRT All Task Force Meeting (including the Feminist Task Force and all other SRRT task forces-everyone invited, including non-SRRT members) Location:Hyatt Regency Boston Duxbury 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM GLBTRT Steering Committee Location:The Colonnade Colonnade West 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM SRRT Action Council Location:Hyatt Regency Boston Plymouth 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ALA PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES FORUM Location:Hynes Convention Center Ballroom 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM GLBTRT All Committee Meeting Location:Hyatt Regency Boston Duxbury 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Feminist Task Force Amelia Bloomer Project (visitors welcome) Location:Boston Marriott Copley Place Grand BR G - Table 1 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM GLBTRT Book Awards Committee Location:Boston Park Plaza Beacon Hill Sunday, January 16, 2005 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM ACRL- WSS All Committees Meeting Location:Ritz Carlton Boston Petite BR . 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ALA/COUNCIL/EXEC. BD. MEMBERSHIP INFO. Location:Hynes Convention Center Ballroom 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM LAMA Women Administrators Discussion Group Location:Omni Parker House Wheatley Terrace 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ALA-APA INFO. SESSION Location:Hynes Convention Center Ballroom 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM ALA COUNCIL I Location:Hynes Convention Center Ballroom 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM GLBTRT Book Awards Committee II Location:Boston Park Plaza Stuart 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ACRL-WSS Awards Committee Location:Sheraton Beacon C 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Feminist Task Force Amelia Bloomer Project (visitors welcome) Location:Hilton Boston Back Bay Copley 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Feminist Task Force General Meeting (members & non-members) Location:Boston Marriott Copley Place Grand BR B 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM ACRL-WSS General Membership Meeting Location:Westin North Star 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM ACRL-WSS Social Hour Location:Off-Site To Be Determined (come to the General Meeting and find out where) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GLBTRT Social Location: The Cottonwood Restaurant and Café ( http://www.cottonwoodboston.com/ ) 222 Berkeley Street Monday, January 17, 2005 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Sunrise Celebration Location:Convention Center Rm. 311 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Feminist Task Force General Meeting (members & non-members) Location:Sheraton Conf. Rm. 7 . 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM GLBTRT Steering Committee II Location:Hilton Boston Back Bay Maverick A 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Feminist Task Force Amelia Bloomer Project (visitors welcome) Location:Hilton Boston Back Bay Belvidere B 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ACRL-WSS Discussion Group Location:Westin Daniel Webster 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM ALA-APA COUNCIL Location:Hynes Convention Center Ballroom 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ALA & ALA-APA EXEC. BD. CANDIDATES FORUM Location:Hynes Convention Center Ballroom 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ACRL-WSS Executive Committee Location:Lenox Dome Room . 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM SRRT Action Council II Location:Sheraton Commonwealth Tuesday, January 18, 2005 9:15 AM - 12:45 PM ALA COUNCIL II Location:Hynes Convention Center Ballroom Wednesday, January 19, 2005 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM ALA COUNCIL III Location:Hynes Convention Center Ballroom Acronyms ACRL = Association of College and Research Libraries: http://www.ala.org/ACRLTemplate.cfm?Section=acrl ALA = American Library Association: http://www.ala.org APA = Allied Professional Association: http://www.ala_apa.org/ COSWL = Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship: http://www.ala.org/ala/hrdr/abouthrdr/hrdrliaisoncomm/statusofwomen/committeestatus.htm FTF = Feminist Task Force: http://libr.org/FTF/ GLBTRT = Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Round Table: http://www.ala.org/ala/glbtrt/welcomeglbtround.htm LAMA = Library Administration and Management Association: http://www.ala.org/ala/lama/lama.htm SRRT = Social Responsibilities Round Table: http://www.libr.org/SRRT/ WSS = Women Studies Section: http://libr.org/WSS/ ---------- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR 97365 Phone & Fax: 541-265-3066 http://lcld.library-blogs.net/ Work: diedre@mail.crsn.lib.or.us Home: diedrec@charter.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:13:36 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] There's still time for Best Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: David.Faulkner@ci.austin.tx.us Subject: There's still time for Best Books I'm still working on compiling the PubLibber's list of the favorite reads of 2004. However there's still time to get your nomination in to me. Let me know what you enjoyed reading (non-fiction, fiction, youth, children's books all accepted) or to what you enjoyed listening. I'll have the finished list both as a Word document and as a Listmania list on Amazon and will make either available to all that are interested. David Faulkner Library Assistant Austin Public Library System Daniel E. Ruiz Branch Austin, Texas 512-974-7487 mailto:David.Faulkner@ci.austin.tx.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 17:13:43 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBYAC? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: PUBYAC? Has PUBYAC disappeared? It says it is "temporarily offline": https://mail.prairienet.org/mailman/listinfo/pubyac Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 19:28:58 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Laptop Loan Program (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Bruce Brigell" Subject: RE: Laptop Loan Program Skokie Public Library has been loaning laptop computers for a couple of years now. We require borrowers to sign a form and leave 2 forms of ID at the desk. We have had no theft problems [they are kept in a locked charging cabinet]. We give them out for a 2hr. period [we have 12 units]. This works well because the batteries won't hold a charge for much longer than that. Only problems have been with batteries--as they age they don't hold the charge as long. Some can be re-calibrated, some have had to be replaced. Also, had a couple of problems with people working on long projects who did not save them, or saved them to places that are wiped clean on reboot. When battery ran out we had to deal with some upset [understandably so] patrons. We since have added printed warnings about appropriately saving materials. On the whole the program has run more smoothly than expected. Bruce Brigell Coordinator of Information Services Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton St. Skokie, IL 60077 847/324-3142 847/673-7797 [fax] bbrigell@skokielibrary.info Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 14:44:37 -0800 (PST) From: Rosemarie Lewis To: publib Subject: Laptop loan program My library system recently acquired a grant to provide laptops for patron use within our branches. The intention is to increase the number of patron workstations without having to find a place for more furniture. The laptops will be loaned for an hour and patrons presumably can take them to any empty table in the building and still have access to the Internet and other services. Of course theft is a major concern. We have trouble keeping $20 DVDs, but somehow we're going to have to figure out a way to keep them from stealing $2000 laptops. We're also a little worried about getting the patrons to give up the laptops after their one-hour loan period is over. While I'd like to know if any of you have a similar program and what your experience has been, I'd also like to hear anyone else's concerns or opinions. Thanks for your time! (My apologies if this shows up twice. It didn't appear to have gone through the first time.) Rosemarie Lewis Branch Manager Palm Springs North Branch Library Miami-Dade Public Library System 17601 NW 78th Avenue Suite 111 Miami, FL 33015 Temporary phone: 305-815-9319 http://www.mdpls.org "Delivering Excellence Every Day" From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 4 19:29:06 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jane Dillon" Subject: We will refund the cost of the item but not the processing costs or costs for referral to the Credit Agency (UMS) IF they bring it in within 60 days. Items are reimbursed by check request by the city from the general fund where payments are deposited originally and mailed by city finance to the patron, we don't have to do anything after the paperwork leaves our hands. This takes anywhere from 10 days to 2 weeks. The bureaucratic time limits and the fact they won't get their money back immediately if they show up with the book the day after they pay for it are explained to them when they first pay. We do get some people who come suspiciously soon after they have paid for an item but most people would prefer to pay another 25 cents the next day rather than pay $5.00 in processing costs. =20 The thing that seems unfair in your situation is that the money comes back out of your book budget, can you talk to your finance office about refunding the money from the fund it was paid into? =20 Our auditors and finance department don't like to see any refunds coming out of the cash register. Topic No. 11 Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 11:15:54 -0800 (PST) From: "Cris Adams" To: publib Subject: To refund or not to refund Message-ID: When a patron loses a book, we charge them the list price plus a $3.00 processing fee. If the patron pays for the item, those funds go into our City's general fund as income, not back into our book budget. (Trust me---I've tried for years to get this changed, but with no success.) If the patron finds the book later and returns it, we refund all but the processing fee. If the refund is more than $10, our City has asked that we do a check request rather than deplete what little petty cash we have. But....the refund is taken from our book budget. Some of my staff members feel that the time & cost it takes to remove the item from the database, then add it back again, do a check request from City Hall, & then either contact the patron to pick up the check or mail it to them is not cost effective. Also, there's the issue of paying twice for the same book---once when the book is purchased, and a second time when the refund is given. (Often a patron will pay for a book knowing they have it at the house, but since it shows up as "lost" on their record, they're blocked from checking out. So they pay for it just to be able to check out again, then miraculously "find" the lost item & come in for their refund.) On Thursday during our staff meeting, we'll be talking about whether or not to recommend to the Library Board that we not do refunds for lost items. The main difficulty I see with this is that sometimes what was lost is out of print, and we just might like to have the item back in the collection. How do the rest of you handle refunds? Thanks, Cris Adams Hobbs Public Library 509 N. Shipp Hobbs, NM 88240 (505) 397-9328 Jane Jane Dillon Public Services Manager Carrollton Public Library 1700 Keller Springs Road Carrollton, TX 75006 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 4 19:29:15 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:29 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Specialized Maritime Collections (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jo Giese" Subject: Specialized Maritime Collections Dear Debbie: You might think the land-locked (and Ice-Blocked) upper = Midwest would not be able to address your problem, but it isn't so! My = alma mater, the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison has a Center for Limnology = with hotlinks to such agencies and organizations as you are needing, = including the American Fisheries Society, and the National Benthic = Society which is meeting right there in New Orleans in May of 2005. = After all, Wis. contains the headwaters to the mighty Mississippi! =20 http://limnology.wisc.edu/Library/LimnologyLibrary/index.htm Jo Giese, Reference Librarian=20 Prospect Heights Public Library District=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 Wed Jan 5 16:42:03 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] processing materials (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Barbara Goodell" Subject: processing materials Are there any other libraries out there (especially multi-branch) that do i= n-house processing of materials? Do you use any special program for creati= ng spine labels? Thanks in advance for your assistance. Barbara Goodell, Wharton County Library Director ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 5 16:42:13 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Large Print Books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sarah Nagle" Subject: Large Print Books We have a separate section, for many of the reasons mentioned in previous posts. However, we've found that there are other crucial factors as well for LP placement - good lighting, proximity to chairs or other seating, and distance from entrance. Several of our LP patrons are also mobility-impaired and would like LP to be closer to entrance (unfortunately, we can't accommodate this based on our layout). This is definitely something to think about for any sort of remodeling project. Sarah Nagle Branch Manager and Reference Coordinator Carver County Library - Chaska Branch 3 City Hall Plaza Chaska, MN 55318 email snagle@carverlib.org Phone: 952-227-7615 Fax: 952-279-5216 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 5 16:42:18 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Sirsi Outreach Module (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jill Hartmann Subject: Sirsi Outreach Module I am trying to find a library that uses the outreach module of the Sirsi Workflows system. We are planning to start a homebound service, using this module, and I am finding the help screens less than helpful. I would dearly love to ask a few questions of someone who has been using this. Thanks! -- Jill Hartmann, Head Adult/Extension Services Racine Public Library 75 7th Street Racine, WI 53403 (voice) 262-636-9247 hartmann@racinelib.lib.wi.us FAX 262-636-9260 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 5 16:42:31 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Nann Blaine Hilyard" Subject: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3D4259298 =20 This was on Morning Edition today. =20 =20 Nann @the library in snowy Zion, Illinois =20 Nann Blaine Hilyard, director Zion-Benton Public Library 2400 Gabriel Ave. Zion, IL 60099 847-872-4680 x 110 847-872-4942 fax www.zblibrary.org =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 Wed Jan 5 16:42:40 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Betsy Alexander" Subject: The University of Maryland College of Information Studies is offering a = 4-week, on-line workshop on virtual reference from January 31-February = 25, 2005. "Virtual Reference Workshop 1.0" is designed for newcomers to = the virtual environment from public, academic, or special libraries. = This interactive, web-based workshop features readings, message board = discussions with peers and knowledgeable faculty, and hands-on practice = with LSSI Virtual Reference Toolkit software. You will learn how to: Overcome the unique challenges of providing virtual reference Handle the virtual session, including glitches Take advantage of the software features Multi-task Evaluate transactions and improve your performance Participants should be prepared to dedicate approximately 10 hours to = the course over the four-week period. Upon successful completion, 1.0 = CEU will be awarded. For additional information on this and other = on-line courses, visit www.clis.umd.edu/ce. =20 REGISTER TODAY! ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 5 16:42:59 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Laptop Loan Program (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lesley K" Subject: Laptop Loan Program We put in a similar program about six months ago. They have been extremely popular, and we have had no difficulties. We only check them out to adults, and they must have a card in hand. They check out for an hour, and the overdue fines are very steep -- $100 an hour, effective within five minutes -- and we make sure the patrons know this. We have never had one turned in late; even if they did keep them late, the batteries would run down within a couple of hours, so it wouldn't do them any good unless they happened to bring along a battery re-charger. As for theft, I suppose it could happen, but I'm sure that we would see anyone leave with them -- our Info desk faces the front doors, and they're not small enough to stuff in your pocket, like a DVD. They are also configured to work through our network, and would probably not work (certainly would not access the Internet) once you left our parking lot. I'm not the techie, so I can't tell you exactly how they were set up, but if you have any questions, I'd be happy to forward them. At 01:34 PM 1/4/05 -0800, you wrote: >My library system recently acquired a grant to provide laptops for >patron use within our branches. > >... > >Of course theft is a major concern. We have trouble keeping $20 DVDs, >but somehow we're going to have to figure out a way to keep them from >stealing $2000 laptops. > >We're also a little worried about getting the patrons to give up the >laptops after their one-hour loan period is over. > >While I'd like to know if any of you have a similar program and what >your experience has been, I'd also like to hear anyone else's concerns >or opinions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lesley Knieriem lesleyk@rpl.lib.ar.us Reader's Advisory Librarian 479 - 621 - 1152 Rogers Public Library Rogers, AR 72758 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Nunc adeamus bibliothecam, non illam quidem multis instructam libris, sed exquisitis. -- Erasmus ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 5 16:43:04 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PATRIOT study launched to measure law enforcement activity in (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: PATRIOT study launched to measure law enforcement activity in ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline Volume 14, Number 1 January 5, 2005 In This Issue: ALA begins PATRIOT study to measure law enforcement activity in libraries This week ALA initiated a set of surveys to assess the impact of the USA PATRIOT act on America's libraries and library patrons. Working with several teams of academic researchers, ALA seeks to quantify and examine contacts by federal law enforcement agencies in public and academic libraries. The planning phase of this project was made possible by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The Knight Foundation is helping to finance these studies, with additional support anticipated from other foundations. As homeland security tops the 109th Congress's list of priorities and parts of the PATRIOT Act are scheduled to sunset in December, 2005, ALA seeks to ensure that library patron privacy is preserved. The results of these surveys will provide much-needed information to inform the debate about law enforcement's role in libraries and the effect that the law enforcement activity is having on library users. Preliminary results will be made available to members of Congress as they debate the status and necessity of the sunset provisions. The Web-based surveys, titled Impact and Analysis of Federal Law Enforcement Activity in Academic and Public Libraries, are directed at academic and public library administrators. The survey questions will examine the contacts being made by law enforcement in libraries, how library policies have changed since the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act, and any resulting changes in library patron behavior. The survey instrument has been carefully reviewed by counsel for the ALA to ensure that respondents do not violate the gag order imposed by the USA PATRIOT Act, and the U.S. Department of Justice has acknowledged its interest in the results of the project. The team of researchers working in tandem with ALA have selected a diverse sample of United States public and academic libraries reflecting geographic, population, and size differences. Administrators of the libraries selected for the study will be notified by mail. Libraries selected for the survey are strongly encouraged to respond. The results of the studies will be presented as a report at the American Library Association's 2005 Annual meeting in Chicago. The results may be used to create an educational resource for practitioners on dealing with federal law enforcement. ****** Remember: You Can Call Any MEMBER OF CONGRESS Toll-Free: 1-800-839-5276 ****** ALAWON (ISSN 1069-7799) is a free, irregular publication of the American Library Association Washington Office. All materials subject to copyright by the American Library Association may be reprinted or redistributed for noncommercial purposes with appropriate credits. To subscribe to ALAWON, send the message: subscribe ala-wo [your_firstname] [your_lastname] to listproc@ala.org or go to http://www.ala.org/washoff/alawon. ALA Washington Office, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 403, Washington, D.C. 20004-1701; phone: 202.628.8410 or 800.941.8478 toll-free; fax: 202.628.8419; e-mail: alawash@alawash.org; Web site: http://www.ala.org/washoff. Executive Director: Emily Sheketoff. Office of Government Relations: Lynne Bradley, Director; Carol Ashworth, Don Essex, Joshua Farrelman, Erin Haggerty, Patrice McDermott and Miriam Nisbet. Office for Information Technology Policy: Rick Weingarten, Director; Carrie Lowe, Kathy Mitchell, Carrie Russell. ALAWON Editor: Bernadette Murphy. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 5 16:43:14 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference Department volunteers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Karen Dinkins-Curling Subject: Reference Department volunteers Our Friends of the Library would like to recruit volunteers for all departments in the library. We're pondering what tasks the Reference Department might set before them, and would appreciate ideas from other libraries. Does your reference department use volunteers? If so, doing what? Many thanks, Karen Dinkins-Curling, M.L. Reference/Serials Librarian Roanoke Public Library 706 S. Jefferson St. Roanoke, VA 24016 Tel: 540-853-2477 Fax: 540-853-1781 e-mail: karen.dinkins-curling@roanokeva.gov __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 5 21:22:08 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] For all those who loved Janet Bode... (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Ann Sparanese" Subject: For all those who loved Janet Bode... For all those who loved Janet Bode. YA librarians will probably recognize the name "Janet Bode" as the author of a number of honest, down-to-earth, empathetic non-fiction books for teens on difficult subjects: death, pregnancy, teens in prison, love and relationships. Janet died in 1999 after a battle with cancer that spanned a number of years. Her partner in life - and in some of her books as well - cartoonist-writer Stan Mack, has authored a wonderful remembrance of Janet, their lives together "before and after" cancer, and their joint struggle against it -- something that transformed him into the caregiver he never imagined he could or would be. This is a wonderful book - for all those who loved Janet, it will be a particularly poignant remembrance, as well as a unique memoir of life events that we all wish would never happen, but that often do. Janet Bode loved to meet and interview teens and their words always found their way directly into her books. She was a visitor to my Teen Advisory Group here in Englewood, NJ twice in the 90's. Janet was charismatic in the best sense of the word - she was memorable, she was sincere, she was upbeat and she drew kids out. She made you feel - kids and librarians alike - that _you_ were the special one, not her. She projected honest respect. She was possessed of a quirkiness was tremendously appealing. She got some of her life lessons in the "school of hard knocks" and it made her able to really understand the difficult situations of many young people. I was a little in awe of how prolific she was -- and what was _I_ doing? Just working everyday in a public library. But Janet thought librarians had a calling and she loved us. So I am just calling this small treasure of a book to your attention: Janet & Me: A Memoir of Love and Loss By Stan Mack Simon & Schuster, 2004 0684872781 (pbk.) *** Ann C. Sparanese, MLS Head of Adult & Young Adult Services Englewood Public Library 31 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 tel: 201-568-2215 ext. 229 fax: 201-568-6895 email: sparanese@englewoodlibrary.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 Jan 5 21:22:54 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: [LITA-L:892] Nylink online Information Technology workshops available January - June 2005 (fwd) Message-ID: This announcement has been posted to multiple lists. Please excuse any duplication. Dear List subscribers Want to attend information technology workshops without ever leaving your library or office?  Plan on attending an online workshop that is part of the Nylink Institute of  Information technology Fluency, a project that was funded originally by an IMLS grant. Online workshops, lead by experienced Nylink trainers, eliminate the need for you to travel and spend time out of the library. You can take them at your own pace within the period each is offered, which is 4 weeks. These workshops are geared towards participants who want a workshop that focuses on providing introductory knowledge, skills and concepts of a topic. Each workshop includes weekly readings, exercises and assignments, and opportunity for asynchronous discussion with the instructor and other participants. Upcoming online workshops offered by Nylink are available as follows:  January 24th, 2005 – February 18th, 2005               Understanding Databases http://nylink.suny.edu/training/db.htm          Understanding PCs and Operating Systems http://nylink.suny.edu/training/pcop.htm March 7th 2005 – April 1st, 2005                        Information Technology & Society http://nylink.suny.edu/training/info_soc.htm NEW, see note below Web Design for Librarians http://nylink.suny.edu/training/webdes.htm   April 18th, 2005 -  May 13th, 2005 Introduction to Networking for Librarians http://nylink.suny.edu/training/network.htm User Interface Evaluation and Usability http://nylink.suny.edu/training/interface.htm NOTE: Nylink’s Institute for Information Technology Fluency for Library Professionals has grown: “Information Technology & Society” has been added to the curriculum. This workshop, scheduled to begin November 15, examines how society impacts and is impacted by information technology, particularly in the context of libraries and information gathering. The class addresses topics such as patron privacy, filtering, computer security, intellectual property, digital divide, electronic publishing, spyware and others. Register for any of these online workshops on the Nylink web site at . We hope to see you online! Regards, Jane Jane C. Neale Information Technology Coordinator Nylink State University Plaza Albany, NY 12246 e-mail: nealej@nylink.suny.edu T (800) 342-3353 F (518) 432-4346 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 5 21:23:29 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: Sno Isle job Message-ID: Sender: "Valerie Burgess" Subject: Sno-Isle Libraries has an opening for Librarian - Children's Services, 24 hrs/wk, plus benefits for Lynnwood Library in Washington State. Job #0503 Job Closes 01/28/05. For more information and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity, please visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 5 21:23:38 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Cohabitation of materials on shelves (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "John" Subject: Cohabitation of materials on shelves This is the first place I've ever worked where kids' non-fiction books were (are) shelved in with adult books. The policy was in place before I arrived. It seems to work just fine. I think the idea, In the Beginning, was to somehow inculcate in children the idea that...something, I don't know...but in reality, as our building now is, the Youth Services Dept. couldn't HOLD all the non-fic volumes. Well--they do have the biographies upstairs in YS, but all other non-fic is downstairs...well, except for the 398s, some of which are upstairs. But *almost* all kid non-fic and grown-up non-fic is intermingled, interfiled, interwoven, interdependent, and all that. I think Diedre's comment about a small library with a small space and small budget and small collection, and interfiling LP with regular books, does make sense. (I know that the world of Information Science has been waiting to hear me say that....) Our LP books are shelved separately, and for us it works fine. I did suggest something radical to staff recently, i.e., to shelve new LP books with other new fiction. Not interfiled, but *at least* with other new books, because even though we promote LP and our population is getting older (the only thing to change much between the 1990 census and the 2000 census; we didn't get more *diverse*, as I think the State Library wanted us to say on our post-2000 census annual report, we just got older), LP sutff doesn't circulate here the way I think it could. Should. And I thought putting new LP books with other new fiction would be an interesting experiment. Everyone fainted dead away, and since I don't care to make this a battle to die for, I acquiesced to the wishes of the proletariat. Whenever I see "LP" for "Large Print," I think of gas, for some reason.... Or 33-1/3 rpm recordings. And *then* I think Large Print. John Richmond, Director Alpha Park Public Library District 3527 So. Airport Road Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 Ph: (309) 697-3822, x. 12 Fax: (309) 697-9681 Email: jrichmond@alphapark.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I feel more like I do now than I did before I got here." -- anon. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 5 21:23:48 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Interfiling media in libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Melissa Licon Subject: Interfiling media in libraries Hello, My library in Williamson County, Tennessee has recently acquired "Great Courses" materials, which offer lectures on various topics in a variety of formats (video, CD, book, etc...) Our concerns with the new materials revolve around the issue of where to put these courses in the collection. We can either interfile the materials with the rest of nonfiction (books) or keep them with the videos/audios that are separate in the collection. Do any other libraries interfile media in nonfiction? Are there problems with theft, or confusion with differing loan periods? Helpful suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Melissa Licon Reference Librarian Williamson County Public Library Franklin, Tennessee (615) 595-1243 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 5 21:23:54 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Audiobook theft (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Mike Boedicker" Subject: Audiobook theft Has anyone ever had a problem w/ audiobook theft? If so, how have you addressed it? Until now, audiobooks were the only AV items never stolen at our library, but we recently found the empty cases for the CD "Lord of the Rings" and cassette "First Counsel" hidden in the stacks w/ all media removed... Mike Boedicker Audiovisual Director & Webmaster Danville Public Library 319 N. Vermilion, Danville, IL 61832 (217) 477-5223 ext. 123 / Fax: (217) 477-5230 Library site: http://www.danville.lib.il.us Personal site: http://www.boedicker.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 5 21:24:25 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: NPR... Message-ID: Sender: "Mark West" Subject: Re: It appears that the correct URL is: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4259298 Mark West, Deputy Director Naperville Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 5 21:24:51 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: ID the book Message-ID: Sender: Billerbes@aol.com Subject: RE: Can you identify this book The history of this can be found at: http://www.snopes.com/glurge/allgood.asp It turns out to be a true story, and there are some sources given, though I don't know that there is an actual book built around the story. From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:52:20 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBYAC alive and kicking (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Shannon Van Hemert Subject: PUBYAC alive and kicking I've been alerted that there are rumors that the listserver PUBYAC is temporarily offline. This is NOT TRUE. The listserver is alive and kicking in Illinois, although the moderator is alive and kicking in Colorado. PUBYAC is a discussion forum similar to PUBLIB, but is targeted to librarians serving Young Adults & Children. We also have many grad school students and publishers who monitor the list. To subscribe to PUBYAC, link to this page and fill in the pertinent blanks. https://mail.prairienet.org/mailman/listinfo/pubyac You must be a member to access the recent archives. Archives more than a year old are temporarily offline, but we are working on moving that (different) server. Shannon VanHemert Head of Children's Department and PUBYAC Moderator Columbine Public Library Jefferson County Public Library 7706 W. Bowles Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 Phone: 303 932-3053 Fax: 303 932-3041 shannonv@jefferson.lib.co.us Find us on the Web: http://jefferson.lib.co.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:52:27 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Interfiling media in libraries (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2005 21:05:00 -0800 From: Sue Kamm To: melartist@gmail.com Cc: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Interfiling media in libraries At my library. all AV media are kept in and circulated from an AV sleeves, marked with the title and ID number. We put the empty containers for audiocassettes and dummies for recorded literature on the shelves. A borrower wanting one of the items retrieves the dummy or container and brings it to the AV desk Staff takes the dummy, gets the actual medium, puts the dummy in place of the item, and charges it out. Four audiocassettes (mostly abridged recorded literature), we put the tape(s) in the container and charge out the item. We use collection codes in our homegrown circulation system which define the item - medium, subject (our term for non-fiction) or fiction, length of loan period, number of items with that collection code which may be checked out, renewability (videos are non-renewable), fine, and replacement cost. The barcode is linked to the item during cataloging and mechanical processesing. This process is VERY labor-intensive, as our desk must be staffed all hours the library is open. However, it eliminates the problem of theft by the public. The main problem we have with materials is that they may be checked out and never returned. -- Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor-at-Large, Sue Kamm Los Angeles/Inglewood, CA Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers, 2000 email: suekamm@mindspring.com Visit my homepage: http://suekamm.home.mindspring.com/index.htm "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." --John Emeich Edward Dalberg-Acton, Lord Acton Letter to Bishop Mandell Creig From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:52:33 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarian: BRIDGING ECONOMICALLY ISOLATED COMMUNITIES:A LIBRARIAN AT EVERY TABLE No.239 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kathleen de la Pena McCook Subject: Librarian: BRIDGING ECONOMICALLY ISOLATED COMMUNITIES:A LIBRARIAN AT EVERY TABLE No.239 Kathleen de la Pena McCook has sent you a link to a weblog: Blog: Librarian Post: BRIDGING ECONOMICALLY ISOLATED COMMUNITIES:A LIBRARIAN AT EVERY TABLE No.239 Link: http://alaet.blogspot.com/2005/01/bridging-economically-isolated.html -- Powered by Blogger http://www.blogger.com/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:52:38 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ALA Midwinter Discussion Forum--Adult Learners (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Carole Burke Subject: ALA Midwinter Discussion Forum--Adult Learners LIRT Discussion Forum Understanding your patrons helps you meet their information needs. If you are interested in adult learners, please join the Adult Learners Committee on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Sheraton Boston, Liberty B. The topics are Seniors, non-english speaking adults, and traditional/non-traditional students. See you in Boston. Carole R. Burke Librarian Ottenheimer Library/UALR 2801 S. University Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 501.569.8811 (fax 501.569.3017) From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:52:43 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Lytle,Amy" Subject: [Cross-posted with apologies] When it comes to planning and managing digital projects, you don't need = to know it all! Join us at ALA Midwinter to hear how outsourcing can = save you time and money as you build your digital projects and programs. = A variety of speakers will show how you can build on your existing = staff skills, strengths and expertise to develop and make accessible = your digital collections. What: Digital Projects: How You Can Outsource Without Breaking Your = Budget When: Saturday, January 15, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Where: Hynes Convention Center, Room 208 (coffee and tea will be provided) Register for this and other OCLC ALA Midwinter events at = https://www3.oclc.org/app/ala_registration/default.asp We look forward to seeing you there! Amy Lytle Grants & Education Coordinator OCLC Digital Planning and Education Services 800-848-5878 x 5212 mailto: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 Thu Jan 6 19:52:47 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: can you identify this book (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Tatar, Becky" Subject: RE: can you identify this book You might try one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. It seems to me I also read it in something like Reader's Digest, or Catholic Digest. It was also done as an episode on a TV show, I think PAX TV show called Miracles. Hope this helps. Becky Tatar Periodicals & Audiovisuals Aurora Public Library 1 E. Benton Street Aurora, IL 60505 bltata@aurora.lib.il.us www.aurora.lib.il.us PHONE: 630-264-4100 FAX: 630-896-3209 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:52:58 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: Book title found (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 11:26:01 -0500 From: Nancy Polhamus To: publib@webjunction.org Subject: Book title found Thanks to everyone who responded to my search for a book title/author about students making lists of positive things about their peers. Kari Baumann of Colorado supplied the title and author – The Christmas List by Peter Nelson. Several others provided background and other sources for the story. Joan Condell provided this link if you are interested. Nancy Polhamus From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:53:02 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Virtual Reference on-line workshop-Jan. 31 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Betsy Alexander" Subject: Virtual Reference on-line workshop-Jan. 31 The University of Maryland College of Information Studies is offering an = on-line workshop on virtual reference from January 31-February 25, 2005. = "Virtual Reference Workshop 1.0" is designed for newcomers to the = virtual environment from public, academic, or special libraries. This = interactive, web-based workshop features readings, message board = discussions with peers and knowledgeable faculty, and hands-on practice = with LSSI Virtual Reference Toolkit software. =20 You will learn how to: Overcome the unique challenges of providing virtual reference Handle the virtual session, including glitches Take advantage of the software features Multi-task Evaluate transactions and improve your performance =20 Participants should be prepared to dedicate approximately 10 hours to = the course over the four-week period. Upon successful completion, 1.0 = CEU will be awarded. For additional information on this and other = professional development courses, visit www.clis.umd.edu/ce. =20 The registration deadline for VR 1.0 is January 14. REGISTER TODAY! =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 Thu Jan 6 19:53:06 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Robert Logan" Subject: We recently acquired the YA fiction title "Dunk" by David Lubar on CD. The type of case in which the 6 CD's are packaged is new to us, but seems sturdier than most we have seen until now. The publisher of the CD is Full Cast Audio, and the ISBN is 1932076239. The CD case looks like a DVD case from the outside, but inside the CD's are held in a circular frame, and are kept in place by two flexible tabs, which are released by pressing on them. The tabs are helpfully marked "Press"! The manufacturer of the case appears to be Acecase. 1) Does anyone have experience of how well this case holds up in circulation? Is it as sturdy as it appears to be? 2) Is this a new trend in CD cases? Have people noticed many other titles in this type of case? The poor quality of CD/DVD cases is a continual problem for us, especially with children's materials. Even with adult materials it is not always clear how items should be released from their cases, with the result that they are often broken because users remove the CD in a way which damages the case. 3) Does anyone keep track of the average number of circulations in the life of a CD case (any type)? Thanks for any information. Robert Logan Collection Development Librarian Round Rock Public Library System 216 East Main Round Rock, TX 78664 Telephone: (512) 218-7014//Fax: (512) 218-7061 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 6 19:53:09 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Guidelines for outreach services (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Julia Aker" Subject: Guidelines for outreach services Fellow librarians, We are developing written guidelines and/or a contract for Bookmobile services or homebound delivery and also evaluation forms for our Outreach Services stops. Does anyone have anything written that they could share? Thanks in advance. Julia Aker, Library Director Jackson County Public Library 303 W. Second St. Seymour, IN 47274-2147 812-522-3412 ext. 223 812-522-5456 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:54:04 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] reference dept. volunteers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Phil Shapiro" Subject: reference dept. volunteers hi karen - at a public library in washington dc i've volunteered time at the reference desk answering internet and other technology-related reference questions. i found the experience richly rewarding. i answered both walk-up and phone queries. i made clear to to all i was a library volunteer. i was able to answer about 90 to 95 percent of the questions asked. those questions i wasn't able to answer, i referrred patrons to local computer users groups, where others might be able to provide answers. i also referred patrons to various community technology centers around town, (see http://www.ctcnet.org/membership/directory/index.htm) explaining that sometimes these organizations can provide needed information or skills. hope this helps. do keep us posted on the different ways you're able to use volunteers in reference. phil shapiro -- Phil Shapiro  pshapiro@his.com http://www.his.com/pshapiro/ (personal) http://teachme.blogspot.com (weblog) http://www.digitaldivide.net/profile/pshapiro (technology access work) http://mytvstation.blogspot.com/ (video and rich media) "We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon." -- Dr. Konrad Adenauer From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:54:15 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: processing materials (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Troxclair, Debbie" Subject: RE: processing materials We are currently using Passport. However, when it is no longer supported, we will have to move to Connexion. So far, that hasn't worked very well for us. I would also be interested in whether other libraries have had any luck with using Connexion for labels. Thank you. Debbie Troxclair Jefferson Parish Library 4747 W. Napoleon Metairie, LA 70001 dtroxclair@jefferson.lib.la.us (504) 838-1108 "Don't put all your hypes in one home page." *********************** Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 13:42:03 -0800 (PST) From: "Barbara Goodell" To: publib Subject: processing materials Message-ID: Are there any other libraries out there (especially multi-branch) that do i= n-house processing of materials? Do you use any special program for creati= ng spine labels? Thanks in advance for your assistance. Barbara Goodell, Wharton County Library Director From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:54:34 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Light wells (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Marsha Grove" Subject: Light wells We are building a new 121,000 sq ft building. The architects have planned 4 light wells that open in the second floor. Two of these are 16 ft squares and two are 20 ft squares with an 8 ft wide bridge (walkway) between these. Our Board feels strongly about getting natural light into the first floor. I know about problems such as noise, kids hollering over the railings to those on the first floor, etc. Does anyone have any ways that you have made these light wells work and not have the problems associated with this architectural feature? Marsha Grove Library Director Champaign Public Library 505 South Randolph Street Champaign, IL 61820-5193 phone 217-403-2050 fax 217-403-2053 www.champaign.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:54:39 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] WebJunction Meeting at ALA Midwinter in Boston (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Hill,Chrystie" Subject: WebJunction Meeting at ALA Midwinter in Boston Plan to attend this session on the fast-growing WebJunction community at the ALA Midwinter conference in Boston: Join Us At The (Web) Junction! Panelists will share about their involvement with WebJunction, an online community where library staff to share ideas, solve problems, take courses - and have fun! They will describe how "Read, Learn and Share" come together to develop a successful model of online community building that supports technology, advocacy, and development for libraries. Panelists will show how use of online training, message boards, programs, and content publication help share best practices and keep us all from "reinventing the wheel" as we work to serve our communities through libraries. They will also review current WebJunction community status, and the planned expansion of WebJunction - with more community topics, involvement and custom content from state library and special project partners. Date: Sunday, January 16 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Hynes Convention Center, Room 206 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 19:55:01 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB @ Midwinter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: PUBLIB @ Midwinter Hi folks! I have a tentative place/time for our PUBLIB @ ALA Midwinter gathering. Please let me know if this does not work out for you (and let me know if you want me to deconflict this with the exhibits by timing it a little later): When: Friday, January 14, 5:30 - 7:30 Where: Clery's "Located a block from Copley Plaza at the corner of Dartmouth and Columbus, this bistro and bar earned the title of the 2002 Best of Boston: Best Neighborhood bar, serving more than 400 regulars Enjoy one of the 16 draught beers either at the bar, by the bistro windows or by the fireplace in a cozy booth when the fickle weather of New England turns cold. It's the perfect place to meet friends and enjoy a comfortable atmosphere with fast & friendly bartenders. On select nights partake in some karaoke or dance the night away with DJ Rhythm Nights. Located downstairs is the perfect nook for your company functions. This private and roomy space features a full bar and dance floor." It's no-smoking (I think the whole state is). 'sall right? All are welcome--PUBLIBBers, spouses, loved ones, "special friends," vendors, the bored & curious, etc. etc. Usually at Midwinter the group is a little smaller and we get a chance to get to know one another. Hope to see you all there! Karen / PUBLIB From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 21:42:29 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:30 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: [CALIX:3412] Request for information: Petitioners in Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: FW: [CALIX:3412] Request for information: Petitioners in Libraries Forwarded by request. Responses to Vickey or the list, please-- -----Original Message----- From: owner-calix@listproc.sjsu.edu [mailto:owner-calix@listproc.sjsu.edu] On Behalf Of Johnson, Vickey Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 12:39 PM To: calix@listproc.sjsu.edu Subject: [CALIX:3412] Request for information: Petitioners in Libraries Have any libraries allowed outside groups or individuals to set up tables inside the library entrance to collect signatures on petitions or surveys other than one that is library sponsored or city/county sponsored ? If so, did this action result in the establishment of the library interior being available to everyone for such a purpose? In other words is the library interior then a "public forum" for any group desiring to obtain information or signatures? Please respond to me directly on this issue. Thanks in advance. Vickey Johnson Victoria L. Johnson Director of Library Services San Mateo County Library 25 Tower Road San Mateo, CA 94402-4000 650.312.5256 T 650.312.5382 F johnson@plsinfo.org www.smcl.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 6 21:43:02 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Light wells (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Sue Kamm Subject: Re: Light wells AAAAACKKKK! Can you talk your board out of this "feature"? My library has "light wells" (which aren't skylights, thank heavens) as well as a three-story atrium with the upper floors opening onto the lobby. Since the lobby is tiled, and little darlings just LOVE to see how loudly they can scream, you can imagine the peace and quiet in our building. If the light wells are indeed to be roofed with skylights, make sure you get a solid guarantee from the builder that the skylights won't leak. Ever. I really wish there were some way to convince library boards/councils/commissions and architects that raving beauty with atria, sweeping galleries, and other architectural garnishes do not necessarily create a functioning library. People still think libraries are a place to study, and expect a modicum of silence from other users. And, since weirdos of various persuasions frequent public library buildings (and, for all I know, academic libraries as well), all areas of the library must be easily supervised by staff. This means no alcoves, no stacks that run perpendicular to other stacks, no pillars that can hide a public area. Frankly, if a library user is assaulted or battered in a facility which does not allow supervision of all public spaces, I would love to see a lawsuit against the architect and/or interior planner who created an attractive nuisance. Your friendly CyberGoddess and Councilor-at-large, Sue Kamm Inglewood/Los Angeles, CA Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers Think Blue Week 2000 Visit my home page: http://suekamm.home.mindspring.com/index.htm email: suekamm [at] mindspring.com "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." John Emerich Edward Dahlberg-Acton, Lord Acton (1834-1902) Letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 16:20:19 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting, Ann Arbor, MI (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Eva Davis" Subject: Job Posting, Ann Arbor, MI Please excuse cross-posting. The Ann Arbor District Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has an opening for Youth Services Manager for the system. The application deadline is February 3, 2005. The job posting is attached, or you may view it at http://production.aadl.org/aboutus/hr/job_post/job_posting.cfm?ID=10 or http://tinyurl.com/6cvfh. A completed job application is required, and available at http://www.aadl.org/stories/storyreader$106 or http://tinyurl.com/3vnz6. Thank you! Eva Davis davise@aadl.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 16:20:23 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: interfiling media in libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Stephanie Poole Subject: Re: interfiling media in libraries Hi Melissa. Just up the road from you in Nashville, we leave our nonfiction video/av materials in with the other av. We separate our nonfiction av materials from the fiction and motion pictures, but they live in the same room. Stephanie Cataloger Nashville Public Library Nashville, Tenn. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 16:20:31 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] charging cell phones (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mary K Chelton Subject: charging cell phones I'm curious after the New York Times article yesterday about people stopping to charge laptops and cell phones in various public places whether that had become an issue in public libraries yet. Mary K. ****************************************************** Mary K. Chelton, Ph. D. Professor Graduate School of Library & Information Studies Queens College 254 Rosenthal Library 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, NY 11367 Voice: (718) 997-3790 GSLIS office; 3667 direct/voicemail Fax: (718) 997-3797 ******************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 16:20:44 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] job posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Judy Dunahue" Subject: job posting What do these two things have in common: a bouncing baby boy and a beautiful branch? Answer: Buttons bursting with pride and two openings! Our assistant Children's Services manager is leaving us to be a full-time mother. So we are looking for a energetic and creative librarian to work with a top-notch staff of eight to plan, recommend and carry out a program of services and activities for preschool and elementary age children and for educators, students, and other youth-service professionals. The assistant manager will be responsible for developing the collection for use by the department and as a resource collection for the system. Above all, provide a superlative standard of professional librarianship as an advocate in the community for the welfare, rights and interests of children. As a result of an $84 million capital renovation and expansion plan, we are pleased to offer a new position as children's librarian for the brand new Grabill (IN) branch. The Allen County Public Library is seeking a vibrant, talented, self-motivated librarian to plan and implement a creative and comprehensive program of activities for children and their caregivers at this terrific new facility in a unique, prosperous community with a growing number of young families. Both positions will work with other staff members in collection development, reference and readers' advisory, outreach, programming and circulation. You will need an M.L.S. and a strong knowledge of children's literature. In addition of course you will need a solid base in computer technology, electronic resources and searching skills. It would be especially good if you were flexible, fun-loving, well organized, tactful, resourceful and good humored. The 2005 hiring range for the assistant Children's Services manager begins at $36,774 and up DOE; for the children's librarian it is $35,027 DOE. We have an excellent benefit program including paid interview expenses and a relocation allowance. Located in Fort Wayne, IN and Hennen-rated 5th in its class, the Allen County Public Library is comprised of a main library undergoing a $65 million expansion as well as 13 branches (11 totally renovated or completely new) and a data center. Grabill, IN is an established community with significant new development. Grabill is home to an increasing number of young children and their families as well as to many long-time resident Amish families. In fact, the new branch will feature hitching posts in the parking lot-fast cars and horses, their owners all visiting the library for information and fun! If you'd like to join our team in northeast Indiana where living is very affordable and big cities are within a morning's drive, send your resume, letter of interest and the names of three professional references to Charlene Holly, Human Resources Manager, Allen County Public Library, P.O. Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270. Visit our website at www.acpl.info for further information. An equal opportunity employer. ************************************************ Judy Dunahue Human Resources Allen County Public Library PO Box 2270 Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270 phone: 260-421-1232 fax: 260-421-1389 ************************************************** Advice is like snow; the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into, the mind. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge ************************************************** From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 16:20:54 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Cohabitation of materials on shelves (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Beth Nicholson" Subject: Re: Cohabitation of materials on shelves We have always shelved our new large print books with the other new materials--you actually come to it first. It works very well for us and our large print circulation is very high. Beth ----- Original Message ----- From: "John" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 9:26 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] Cohabitation of materials on shelves > This is the first place I've ever worked where kids' non-fiction books > were (are) shelved in with adult books. The policy was in place before I > arrived. It seems to work just fine. I think the idea, In the Beginning, > was to somehow inculcate in children the idea that...something, I don't > know...but in reality, as our building now is, the Youth Services Dept. > couldn't HOLD all the non-fic volumes. Well--they do have the biographies > upstairs in YS, but all other non-fic is downstairs...well, except for the > 398s, some of which are upstairs. But *almost* all kid non-fic and > grown-up non-fic is intermingled, interfiled, interwoven, interdependent, > and all that. > > I think Diedre's comment about a small library with a small space and > small budget and small collection, and interfiling LP with regular books, > does make sense. (I know that the world of Information Science has been > waiting to hear me say that....) Our LP books are shelved separately, and > for us it works fine. I did suggest something radical to staff recently, > i.e., to shelve new LP books with other new fiction. Not interfiled, but > *at least* with other new books, because even though we promote LP and our > population is getting older (the only thing to change much between the > 1990 census and the 2000 census; we didn't get more *diverse*, as I think > the State Library wanted us to say on our post-2000 census annual report, > we just got older), LP sutff doesn't circulate here the way I think it > could. Should. And I thought putting new LP books with other new fiction > would be an interesting experiment. Everyone fainted dead away, and since > I don't care to make this a battle! > to die for, I acquiesced to the wishes of the proletariat. > > Whenever I see "LP" for "Large Print," I think of gas, for some reason.... > Or 33-1/3 rpm recordings. And *then* I think Large Print. > > John Richmond, Director > Alpha Park Public Library District > 3527 So. Airport Road > Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 > Ph: (309) 697-3822, x. 12 > Fax: (309) 697-9681 > Email: jrichmond@alphapark.org > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > "I feel more like I do now than I did before I got here." -- anon. > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 16:21:13 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Close encounters with a patron - Friday humor (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "John" Subject: Close encounters with a patron - Friday humor The Youth Services Librarian is working in her office. A woman comes to the YS information desk just outside the office. (Woman , shouting) "HELLO!? HELLO!?" YS Librarian exits office, greets woman. Woman: "I see you have some of those Harry Potter books here." YS Librarian: "Yes, we do." Woman: "Obviously, you have *no morals* as a *person*!" Woman turns abruptly and leaves. The End. That's it. It was funnier listening to the YS Librarian tell it--maybe you had to be there--I mean, here--but as the week draws to an end, just some weirdness to ponder, as you (for instance) wrestle with your yet-again altered, revised, and changed e-rate Form 471. (I didn't know that we had an "FSCS number" until I looked at the 471. Just wait--you'll have to look up YOUR FSCS number, too.) John Richmond, Director Alpha Park Public Library District 3527 So. Airport Road Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 Ph: (309) 697-3822, x. 12 Fax: (309) 697-9681 Email: jrichmond@alphapark.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I feel more like I do now than I did before I got here." -- anon. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 16:21:39 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Systems Manager (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Judy Dunahue" Subject: Systems Manager Systems Manager Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, IN The beginning of the boomer retirement wave? For the first time this challenging position is open. Join us in a system that is renovating and expanding through an $84 million program that includes a 367,000 sq. ft. main library, 13 branches and a data center. Hennen-rated 5th in its class, ACPL circulates over 5 million items per year and is in the top ten libraries serving 250,000-500,000 in support per capita, circulation per capita and books per capita. Our IT department services 259 public pc's and 357 staff computers. Fort Wayne, IN is a very affordable place to live. We are looking for a person with the following qualifications: Requires an ALA-MLIS/MIS degree and library experience at both IT and operations levels preferred. Three to five years information technology management experience at an administrative, supervisory or management level, preferably in a library. Acceptable education and experience would include a bachelor's or master's degree in computer technology or related field and three to five years similar experience in a governmental or public agency setting. Broad knowledge of current information technology and telecommunications systems, policies and procedures. Experience in supervising staff, developing budgets and administering and evaluating contracts. Knowledge of current hardware and software related to internal and external networks. Strong written and oral skills. Tact, good judgment, initiative, energy, cooperative spirit and a sense of humor are essential. Hiring range minimum is $65,000 and up DOE. Excellent benefits. Relocation allowance. Send a letter of qualifications, resume and the names of three professional references to Charlene Holly, Human Resources Manager, Allen County Public Library, PO Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270. EOE. See our website at www.acpl.info. ************************************************ Judy Dunahue Human Resources Allen County Public Library PO Box 2270 Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270 phone: 260-421-1232 fax: 260-421-1389 ************************************************** Advice is like snow; the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into, the mind. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge ************************************************** From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 16:21:51 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Vacancies: Acquisitions/Collection Development Librarian and Branch Manager -- Shreveport, LA (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jennie Paxton" Subject: Vacancies: Acquisitions/Collection Development Librarian and Branch Manager -- Shreveport, LA Please excuse any cross-postings: SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 05-HQ-1 VACANCY NUMBER: Librarian III, Acquisitions/Collection Development Librarian, Headquarters Full-Time SUMMARY: Under administrative supervision, this is very responsible professional library work, which involves the application of professional library techniques and procedures. This person is the Head of the Acquisitions/Collection Development Department and is responsible for duties associated with that department. Performs related and other work as required. REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college; attainment of graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited university; at least three years of paid, full-time professional (post-MLS) library experience. [Outstanding, paid, full-time directly applicable experience may substitute for up to one year of the library experience requirement.] Greater consideration will be given to those applicants with demonstrated experience in Collection Development and Acquisitions. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Comprehensive knowledge of: (1) professional library principles, practices and procedures; (2) public library functions, facilities and operations; (3) patron needs and library services to meet those needs; (4) standard library automated system modules; (5) electronic and printed materials, resources and databases. Knowledge and experience with SIRSI's Unicorn Acquisitions System is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to: (1) handle both routine operations and long-range planning; (2) establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; (3) supervise, train, and evaluate support staff; (4) schedule department staff and work flow for maximum effectiveness; (5) communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals; (6) use application software. GENERAL DUTIES * Supervises all areas of work in the Acquisitions/Collection Development Department. * Evaluates the collection and selects library materials, which includes interaction with library branches and departments as well as vendors. * Oversees the complete ordering process including monitoring the library materials budget. * Selects, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates support personnel (1 full-time librarian and 1 full-time and 1 part-time paraprofessional). * Participates in the bids and contracts for library materials. * Conducts long-range planning and development of the department as a whole. * Performs other necessary duties as required. PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice] Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with 30 minutes unpaid lunch. THE LIBRARY Shreve Memorial Library is the fourth largest public library system in Louisiana, with twenty-one branches and one bookmobile. The library system has a combined holdings of over 665,000 items and an annual budget of nearly $1,000,000. A 10-year, 5.26 mills property tax was passed in 1996. This is providing for the expansion of 10 existing branches, the building of two new outlets and the expansion of 9 part-time branches. The Acquisitions/Collection Development department is responsible for selection of materials (with input from branch librarians) for the entire library system. THE AREA Shreveport (and sister city Bossier City) are two progressive cities in Northwest Louisiana steeped in Southern style! Shreveport and Bossier City are rich in attractions, festivals, cultural activities and fine food. Shreveport-Bossier serves as the trade and cultural center of the 200-mile radius extending into Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, known as the Ark-La-Tex. Some of the attractions include horse racing from Louisiana Downs, one of the nation's largest thoroughbred racetracks, the American Rose Center, North America's largest park dedicated to the rose, theater, ballet, opera, a symphony, museums, outdoor recreation at local lakes and parks, five dockside river boat casinos with entertainment districts on both sides of the Red River, a variety of festivals year-round, and family attractions including a Sci-Port Discovery Center and IMAX theater and a water park. With a low cost of living, Shreveport is a desirable place to live. http://www.shreveport-bossier.org BENEFITS 12 days vacation/year (with increases every other year), 11 paid holidays/year + 1 personal day, 15 days sick leave/year. Medical, dental, and life insurance; (library pays 60% of employee's health insurance.) Excellent retirement system (with the City of Shreveport). Tuition reimbursement available (after one year of employment.) APPLICATION DEADLINE Review of resumes will begin immediately and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. STARTING DATE Position available March 16, 2005 SALARY $2862/month + benefits CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume and three professional references to Jennie Paxton, Human Resources Coordinator, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA 71120-1523 or fax to (318) 226-4780 or e-mail to jpaxton@shreve-lib.org (Word Perfect or Word formats only). If you have questions regarding the application process, contact Jennie Paxton at (318) 226-4789. Contact Grace Simmons (318) 226-4975 if you have questions regarding the position. A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or on-job related disability. January 4, 2005 SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 05-CG-1 VACANCY NUMBER: Library Associate V, Branch Manager, Cedar Grove/Line Avenue Branch Library Full-Time SUMMARY: Under administrative supervision, this individual is responsible for managing the Cedar Grove/Line Avenue branch library, which will include a variety of advanced Library duties; performs related work as required. REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college, including a minimum of nine semester hours of library science, plus four years of paid, full-time library experience. Familiarity with automated library systems is highly desirable. Supervisory experience is highly desirable. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Considerable knowledge of: (1) standard library principles, practices and procedures; (2) electronic and printed materials, resources and databases; (3) principles of supervision and motivation. Ability to: (1) relate and communicate effectively with other employees; (2) train and develop staff; (3) use resourcefulness, tact and courtesy in dealing with library patrons; (4) use application software. GENERAL DUTIES * Coordinates, directs and supervises the work of the Cedar Grove/Line Avenue branch library. * Supervises, evaluates and trains two full-time and seven part-time employees; schedules substitutes as needed; recommends staffing needs and changes. * Reads reviews and offers suggestions to Collection Development staff on selection of library materials. * Advises Children's Librarian and Literacy Coordinator in planning and implementing programs such as Summer Reading Club, preschool programs and literacy programs. * Performs reference/readers' advisory and circulation duties as required. * Instructs school classes in the use of library facilities and standard reference tools; gives book talks and book reviews to school classes and civic groups; conducts outreach programs for the community if needed. * Keeps detailed records with assistance from the First Assistant. * Attends system meetings/workshops, etc. * Oversees facility maintenance. * Responds to after-hours security system calls at library branch. * Performs other necessary duties as required. PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice] Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. APPLICATION DEADLINE STARTING DATE SALARY Applications accepted until Two weeks after selection $2456/month + benefits position is filled CONTACT: Send applications to Jennie Paxton, Human Resources Coordinator, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA 71120-1523. Contact Bandana Mukherjee, (318) 226-4974 or Cindy Ortego (318) 226-5881, if you have questions regarding the position. A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or on-job related disability. January 4, 2005 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 20:54:21 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Braille labels (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Eileen Simmons Subject: Braille labels Some of you asked to hear what I found out about putting Braille labels on audiobooks, so here's a summary. No public library seems to do this. A staff member at the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library provided the following information. You need a Braille labeler or a Perkins braillewriter (like a typewriter, and faster to use than a labeler), and either dimo-tape in the case of the labeler or adhesive-backed Braille label sheets. And, of course, someone who knows Braille. Companies that stock these supplies: American Thermoform Corp. 1-800-331-3676 www.atcbrieqp.com Maxi-Aids, Inc. 1-800-752-0689 www.maxiaids.com What are we going to do? I called the woman who asked the question, and told her what I had learned. I said we wouldn't be able to label the books, and asked if she knew about the Talking Books program. She said they were regular users, but she likes to use our collection as well. I told her any reference librarian on duty would be happy to help her daughter select titles. She said that would work for her, and that is how we left it. Eileen Simmons Assistant Director/Head of Reference Everett Public Library 2702 Hoyt Ave. Everett, WA 98201 425.257.8022 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 20:54:47 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Friday humor, part 2 - can't help myself (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "John" Subject: Friday humor, part 2 - can't help myself So, just awhile ago the Youth Services Librarian (again) has another strange encounter with a patron. And I quote: A patron comes into the office and says something like, "I just wanted you to be aware of this movie that you have in the library. It's called Animal Farm. I checked it out last time I was in for my kids to watch and it is really quite frightening. I thought it was going to be cute and fun...you know maybe some talking animals or something like Babe. It definitely isn't. I'm just saying that you should be aware of it." I said, "yeah, it's based on the book by George Orwell." She looked at me and said, "OH my! Is that a children's book?" John Richmond, Director Alpha Park Public Library District 3527 So. Airport Road Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 Ph: (309) 697-3822, x. 12 Fax: (309) 697-9681 Email: jrichmond@alphapark.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I feel more like I do now than I did before I got here." -- anon. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 20:55:13 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] new Digital Divide Network web site launched (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Phil Shapiro" Subject: new Digital Divide Network web site launched hi PUBLIB people - are there people you know in your community who are involved in bridging the digital divide? thanks for alerting them to a new web site, the interactive Digital Divide Network web site, that unites people doing such work. http://www.digitaldivide.net this site is funded by 3 foundations and will be around for a while. i've been beta-testing the site and it's looking strong. this web site is an outgrowth of the Digital Divide Network email list that was started 5 years ago by the Benton Foundation, in Washington DC. earlier this week i received email from some reporters at the wall street journal and wired magazine who may be covering this site in upcoming articles. thanks for helping to spread the word in your community. librarians are some of the closest allies to those working to bridge the divide. we need your help as information conduits. incidentally, it's possible for anyone using this new site to set up their own community. so the opportunity is ripe to have a gathering on this site of people who are both public library advocates and interested in digital divide issues. it's helpful to note that "digital divide" is defined in the broadest sense on this web site and email list. it includes literacy, citizen journalism, e-government and even technology use in disaster relief. one of the members of the DDN community, taran rampersad, has written software that's being used in the tsunami relief effort. the BBC did a nice news story on this at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4149977.stm phil shapiro arlington, virginia -- Phil Shapiro  pshapiro@his.com http://www.his.com/pshapiro/ (personal) http://teachme.blogspot.com (weblog) http://www.digitaldivide.net/profile/pshapiro (technology access work) http://mytvstation.blogspot.com/ (video and rich media) "We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon." -- Dr. Konrad Adenauer From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 7 20:55:39 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Filling our Ideabox: Possible Diversity Conference Presenters (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Maggie Bollar Subject: Filling our Ideabox: Possible Diversity Conference Presenters Good Evening: In Ohio, we hold an excellent library conference dedicated to diversity issues every two years. I'd like to start generating a list of possible conference speakers and authors, for this and other conferences. If you've seen someone present on a diversity-related theme (enhancing library services to the underserved, cultural sensitivity, language information for libraries, collection development in languages other than English, outreach, bilingual children's programming, services to GLBT populations, adaptive technology, recruitment, etc., even an author presentation or a musical performance), and you enjoyed the presentation, would you mind forwarding that information to me? We are also interested developing a library-relevant program to tie in to the devastation on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It is okay if you don't have contact information about the speaker - even if all you know is the date and place of the conference, and a little bit about the session, I can track down the speaker information from the state library organizations. We will archive that list on our Diversity Resources website: http://www.olc.org/diversity/ so that other librarians may make use of the information, as well. Regards, Maggie Bollar Children's Librarian / Webmaster New Carlisle Public Library www.new-carlisle.lib.oh.us --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more. ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 7 20:56:15 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:31 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Opinions of New and Experienced Librarians needed for article (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Subject: Opinions of New and Experienced Librarians needed for article Please excuse the cross-posting. Please feel free to forward. Hello everyone, I am in the process of writing an article with a fellow new librarian and we wish to collect your opinions. The current article wishes to assess the opinions of both new and experienced librarians in an attempt to either support or debunk the generation gap hype. If you currently hold an MLS/MLIS and: 1) have not earned it before 2000, or 2) have held a professional (MLS) position for 10+ years, I would love to collect your opinions. MLS-holders who attained their degree in 2000 or later can access the questionnaire through the following hyperlink: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=97973800544 Those who have held professional (MLS) positions for 10+ years can access the questionnaire through the following hyperlink: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=79270800661 Thank you, Adrienne Strock From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Jan 8 15:28:36 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Reference Department volunteers (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Helen & Roger Dewey" Subject: Re: Reference Department volunteers When I worked at a large suburban branch, we asked a Reference Dept. volunteer (non-MLS) to create a database of our juvenile biographies about Blacks so we could post laminated lists for Black History month. One list was sorted by sport or other topic. One list was alphabetical by person. Sure, the catalog might provide this information if you searched it just right, but these posted lists were used extensively by the patrons. This volunteer also helped with our inventory of Reference books. He worked with a printout of the items cataloged as REF and made sure they could be found. Helen Dewey formerly Fairfax County Public Library ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Dinkins-Curling" To: "Multiple recipients of list" Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 5:35 PM Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference Department volunteers > Our Friends of the Library would like to recruit volunteers for all > departments in the library. We're pondering what tasks the Reference > Department might set before them, and would appreciate ideas from other > libraries. > > Does your reference department use volunteers? If so, doing what? > > Many thanks, > Karen Dinkins-Curling, M.L. > Reference/Serials Librarian > Roanoke Public Library > 706 S. Jefferson St. > Roanoke, VA 24016 > Tel: 540-853-2477 > Fax: 540-853-1781 > e-mail: karen.dinkins-curling@roanokeva.gov > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Jan 8 15:28:58 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] charging cell phones (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Cindy Guthrie" Subject: charging cell phones Mary K. and other colleagues, Here at the D.C. Public Library I have recently been encountering cell phone chargers among preschool teachers & daycare workers accompanying their classes to the library. Apparently some see this as an acceptable form of multitasking -- take the class to the library, chat with your coworkers rather than participating in the program, help yourself to the electricity to charge your phone.....I find this rather out of line, particularly given that these folks are spending most of the day in one workplace and could conveneiently charge their phones there. At this time, we have no policy against it, however. Cindy Guthrie, Mt. Pleasant branch, DCPL From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Jan 8 15:29:06 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job opportunity (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kathy Hunt Subject: Job opportunity REFERENCE SERVICES LIBRARIAN - The Fort Smith Public Library in scenic western Arkansas is seeking an enthusiastic, customer service oriented professional to provide leadership for the Reference Services Department. RESPONSIBILITIES: Individual will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department, including supervising and scheduling reference staff, providing quality reference service to customers, participating in collection development and maintenance, and presenting Internet and other computer training sessions to the public and staff. REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree required with preference for M.L.S or other library related degree. Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple projects, strong computer skills, capacity to adapt to new technologies and at least one year successful professional library experience desired. Minimum salary: $25,000. LIBRARY: The Fort Smith Public Library is a city library system with a $2.1 million budget and a 67,000 square foot main library and three branches, all opened since 2000. Library has 41 FTE and serves 80,000 in scenic western Arkansas. REFERENCE DEPARTMENT: Four full time and four part time staff members provide service to a diverse clientele in a beautiful library environment. Almost 18,000 questions were answered and 26,390 computer sessions were recorded last year. The library utilizes PC Reservation and LPT:One Print Management System to manage public computer access. Free high speed wireless Internet service is also available to library customers in the Reference and Periodicals area. Send resume to: Diane Cheshier, Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR, 72903 or dcheshier@fspl.lib.ar.us Review of applicants will begin January 15, 2005, and continue until filled. ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 8 15:29:15 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:32 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Travel Books Responses (LONG) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Courtney Stephens Subject: Travel Books Responses (LONG) ***Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication.*** Listed below are all of the suggestions that I have received so far. Hope this helps. I suggested to the other librarians at my library that we put either Fodor's or Frommer's on standing order and also either Lonely Planet or Rough Guide. ~Courtney Stephens Reference Librarian Williamson County Public Library Franklin, TN ***Suggestions begin here:*** Here at D.C. Public Library we have many Fodors and Frommers on standing order. They're quality publications, they cover the most popular places, and are updated frequently. I would start with them and fill in with other guides as you see fit. If people do request a specific brand, it always seems to be Lonely Planet. Also, you really can't go wrong with Moon Handbooks, Insight Guides, DK, Discovery, etc. The new "See It" by Fodors is great too. I hope this helps. ------------- Fodors and/or Frommers would give you the most "mainstream" information, and also the widest range of coverage and titles. I prefer Frommers for the layout and the maps, but Fodors are good as well. Lonely Planet and Rough Guides do offer alternate destinations (as well as alternate perspectives) so perhaps you could choose one of these series as well. I also like the DK Eyewitness guides because they are so visual but they don't give as much "practical" information. There are of course some one-offs like the "Unofficial Guide to Disney World" that are great on those few destinations. And, the Mobil series for sections of the U.S. are great nuts-and-bolts as well. AND, we've found that the really broad travel books – like US, US Cities, Europe – are too broad. Most people want one country or a handful at most. ------------ I've been in charge of the travel collection development for this library and my previous library - a total of 4 years. I find people look for Fodor's and Frommers, and Rick Steve's for Europe. I keep most Fodor's and Frommer's on standing order. When I have extra money I buy Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, and DK. The DK ones have the best pictures, but Fodor's and Frommer's have the best information. Lonely Planet goes for unusual locations and they only publish every 2 or 3 years. ------------ We have an extensive, heavily used travel collection, with multiple copies of basic guides, including Fodor, Frommer, Let's Go, Lonely Planet, Rough, Moon, Footprint, Eyewitness, etc. If you have only one choice, I would go with Fodor. These are well-written, comprehensive, cover all income levels, with good history and bibliography. The most compelling reason for choosing Fodor, however, is that these are the most popular with our borrowers. ------------ The Highland Park Library serves an upscale community where travel books are very popular. We don't buy Lonely Planet but do find Fodor's and Frommer's are popular. My personal favorites (my husband and I have no children and travel to Europe every year) for Europe are: Cadogan for the information and sense of humor the writers have, and that sense of humor is very lacking in travel writing; DK Eyewitness guides for the info and illustrations; Insight for info; Michelin Red guides for excellent and always reliable hotel and restaurant recommendations; Michelin Green guides for excellent and always reliable info on sites to see (these two and the Michelin maps coordinate and are nice to use together); Access guides are good, too. When we travel I always take both Michelins for where we are going (if available) and a second or third, but that's enough weight to carry. The Blue Guides are excellent for the most detailed information. Depends on your users and their budgets and travel styles. ------------ Courntey, this from personal experience. At one time we swore by the Mobil guides, but now they are a pale imitation of what they once were. We've (family) have settled on the Insight Guides (published by Houghton Mifflin) for vacation planning, and the Access guides (published by HarperCollins) for use during the vacation. Access has good neighborhood maps and interesting places to visit and eat, ranging from the free to the expensive. The Insight guides have good text, maps and interesting pictures. ------------ i hope you get some good replies on this one. It would be a hard one for me. I use different travel books for different reasons. Probably just for basic accommodations, area information, food I would go to Fodors. However, if I want to find an interesting place to stay or some off the main beat thing to do or eat I would look at Lonely Planet or another resource. I admit that I have given up on the local public libraries having the travel books I need. I now go to the big chains or Powells books and scour through the books until I find the one or two that will really meet my needs at that particular time. Even the large public libraries no longer carry the variety of guides that I find useful ------------ I like to use the Unofficial Guides Series from Wiley, John & Sons, Inc. They cover many areas of the United States, and tend towards things off the typical tourist map. I have found their information to be accurate and useful. http://www.wiley.com ------------ If I could only have one travelogue on my shelves, it would be Fodor's "Exploring Series". They give you great tips, note out of the way stuff, must-see's and also 'if you have this much time' itineraries. They are written in easy language, have colorful pictures, decent maps, and provide background on the places to see. I am not thrilled with the regular Fodor's books but this series is great for travelers of all ages. I also like Lonely Planet because it is down-to-earth and has great low-budget suggestions [sometimes TOO low-budget so doesn't always appeal to older, more affluent patrons]. And for U.S. and Canada travel, try the Unofficial Guides Series from Wiley, John & Sons, Inc. They always list the out-of-the-way, cool stuff and also the local good eats. Really worth it if you have extra change. ------------ I don't prefer one brand over all others. Some are better in some areas than others. My library buys Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet is filled with innacuracies, no opening times for restaurants are given, prices are vague and it is no longer the budget travel guide it once was. The maps are extremely poor and often take you into very dangerous areas which LP describes as "charming". I've used 5 different ones personally and was disappointed on every occasion. I now only use them for accommodation ideas which I look up and book online before I go. Green Guide and Rick Steve's "Europe Through the Backdoor" (and respective country guides) are very popular for Europe (most travelers I saw this year had these). Rick Steve's lacks good maps, but makes up for it with much better detail in food and cultural guides. The Irreverant Guides are good for younger travellers and those who like to visit a lot of cultural attractions, but are only available for a few cities in the US. I've purchased the Irreverant Guide to Manhattan for my upcoming trip, and downloaded the RNC Guide map, of all things, which has an excellent locator for public toilets and bookshops. Many times I think one would be better off with something like wikitravel, a few good maps, and some googling to find places to visit. YHA's are often the best place for information once you arrive somewhere - they usually print up flyers of local attractions, restaurants etc. Of course that's not so helpful for a library's collection, but perhaps you could create a webpage or handout with this information as well as buying some books? ------------ The Sept. 15, 2004 Booklist summarizes travel guide series with a brief description of the type of material each covers. "Fall Travel Guides" Booklist p. 198-199 ------------ I'm a HUGE fan of the Rick Steves books for Europe. They're heavily (annually, fully) updated, and fit the budgets of more people. Fodor's tends to go rather high-end ($$), but has good info and maps. Frommer's is okay, esp. for the individual cities. Lonely Planet and Rough Guides are good for the younger and more adventurous crowd. I like to find some that are a 'niche' market--for instance ones for traveling with kids, traveling as a disabled person, traveling gay, etc. A smattering of those is a nice add to a collection. ------------ >If I could only have one travelogue on my shelves, > it would be Fodor's > "Exploring Series". Yes, I'll agree with this--the regular Fodor's are, as I said, rather pricey stuff, but the Exploring series is quite good. And very yummy eye-candy to boot, for us armchair travelers ;) ------------ I *always* use Let's Go for traveling. Often I'll supplement with Lonely Planet or Fodors, but I use Let's Go for the basic backbone of my trip. Let's Go caters to the younger, cheaper traveler. (Lonely Planet does too, but it's also aimed more at travelers who are non-American.) The books will list different suggestions for day, week, and month-long trips as well as a bit of history & culture, suggestions for different types of travelers (Vegan, gay or lesbian, women, etc.), and specifics for places to go. ------------ The Broward County Library subscribes to both Fodor's and Lonely Planet as well as the Rough Guide series. You have to analyze your customer base. Fodor's has the greatest name recognition with the public and is the most conventional (cathedrals, museums etc.). The Lonely Planet and Rough Guides are for people who desire a more non-conventional travel experience and who are willing to travel off the beaten path to achieve it. I would check your circulation statistics. If Fodor's gets checked out the most that is what you should keep. I hope this helps you. ------------ In addition to the previous suggestions, keep in mind that Fodor's and Frommer's cover the most common (for Americans) travel destinations, while Lonely Planet and Rough Guide have guides to just about every conceivable location in the world. I've used LP and RG as supplementary informational tools for students needing to do country reports. LP and RG are also more useful for the patron wanting to learn the culture of their destination, beyond where to eat, stay, and sightsee. So, you'll have to decide the age-old question of "giving them what they want" vs. breadth of collection. Also, this is a great example of a collection where circ stats can be deceptive. If a patron checks out three guides to France based on brand-name alone, but only finds one of them to be useful, it'd be nice to know that and why. Maybe you could create one of those "Tell us what you thought of this book" sheets (more commonly used for fiction) and paste it inside of the travel guides to help you weed in the future. ------------ I hope your library isn't considering getting *only* one series of travel books. My experience has been that they all suit different needs. Here's my personal rundown: Insiders' Guides. The best for domestic (US) travel. (However, the number of titles is pretty limited). Lonely Planet is past its prime, as someone already pointed out. (Anyone know of a *decent* budget travel guide for young adventurous types?) Insight Guides are good for when you want to see lots of pictures of places before you go - not so good for lugging around once you're there. Fodors' - IMO - is all about finding a Holiday Inn in Bermuda. (i.e., not a lot of local character) ------------ From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Jan 9 13:07:21 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] New Directions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Auld, Skip" Subject: New Directions To friends and readers of ALA Member-Forum, Publib, Web4Lib, and various other lists (with for duplication of this message): Two years ago, many of you marked my name on the ALA Council ballot with the expectation that I would represent your views, values, and priorities. Last week I decided that, because of my higher personal costs associated with attending conferences, and because I have college-age children, I will be unable to attend conferences this year. With regret, I resigned my position as councilor-at-large and ALA Council representative to the Planning & Budget Assembly, as well as American Libraries Advisory Committee member. As I said in a message to the Council list, I am very proud of my library system and appreciate the tremendous financial support it has provided over the past decade for me to become involved and contribute whatever talents I have to our professional associations. Our library system has historically tried to support all staff who want to attend conferences with time off to attend, as well as funding within our available resources. Being elected to the ALA Council was a great honor and responsibility, and I have enjoyed debating and being a part of the great work of our noble profession of service to others. I will continue this work through service in my own local community here "in the trenches." And I will continue seeking your ideas for topics for the "Perspectives" column in Public Libraries magazine. Thank you and please keep in touch. Hampton (Skip) Auld Assistant Director Chesterfield County Public Library 9501 Lori Road Chesterfield, VA 23832-0297 Phone: (804) 748-1767 Fax: (804) 751-4679 Email: auldh@chesterfield.gov Website: http://library.chesterfield.gov From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Jan 9 22:44:31 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: PUBLIB @ Midwinter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: FW: PUBLIB @ Midwinter Folks, haven't heard a peep from anyone about this. Does this mean there's no interest? Karen G. Schneider -----Original Message----- From: K.G. Schneider [mailto:kgs@bluehighways.com] Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 4:51 PM To: 'publib@webjunction.org' Subject: PUBLIB @ Midwinter Hi folks! I have a tentative place/time for our PUBLIB @ ALA Midwinter gathering. Please let me know if this does not work out for you (and let me know if you want me to deconflict this with the exhibits by timing it a little later): When: Friday, January 14, 5:30 - 7:30 Where: Clery's "Located a block from Copley Plaza at the corner of Dartmouth and Columbus, this bistro and bar earned the title of the 2002 Best of Boston: Best Neighborhood bar, serving more than 400 regulars Enjoy one of the 16 draught beers either at the bar, by the bistro windows or by the fireplace in a cozy booth when the fickle weather of New England turns cold. It's the perfect place to meet friends and enjoy a comfortable atmosphere with fast & friendly bartenders. On select nights partake in some karaoke or dance the night away with DJ Rhythm Nights. Located downstairs is the perfect nook for your company functions. This private and roomy space features a full bar and dance floor." It's no-smoking (I think the whole state is). 'sall right? All are welcome--PUBLIBBers, spouses, loved ones, "special friends," vendors, the bored & curious, etc. etc. Usually at Midwinter the group is a little smaller and we get a chance to get to know one another. Hope to see you all there! Karen / PUBLIB From plib2 at webjunction.org Sun Jan 9 22:44:46 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] staff use of the library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Amy & Kate Subject: staff use of the library I am interested in hearing from other public libraries about staff use of the collection. Specifically, if your library offers free check out privileges only to people who live inside a district or other boundary and to people who pay for the privilege, do staff who work at the library have free circulation rights regardless of where they live? Also, what about accruing overdue fines and other charges? Does your staff pay late fees? Thanks, Kate MacQueen Library assistant Eugene Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:10:35 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: FW: PUBLIB @ Midwinter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Diedre Conkling Subject: Re: FW: PUBLIB @ Midwinter I know the answer. I was considering attending, for the first time ever. This probably scared everyone off. ;-) ============================================================ From: "K.G. Schneider" Date: 2005/01/09 Sun PM 07:47:54 PST To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: PUBLIB @ Midwinter ============================================================ Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR 97365 Phone & Fax: 541-265-3066 http://lcld.library-blogs.net/ Work: diedre@mail.crsn.lib.or.us Home: diedrec@charter.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 Mon Jan 10 18:10:47 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: staff use of the library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Christine Hage" Subject: RE: staff use of the library We give all our staff, regardless of their residency, a library card. Staff and trustee cards are not charged fines, but will be turned over to the collection agency if they do not return the materials. We also give cards, with a 1 year expiration, to people who work within our service area regardless of where they live. The theory behind that is that their employers pay taxes to the library so everyone who "lives/works" at that address is entitled to a card. Where it gets dicey is in our school districts. We have six school districts within our service area, but which also extend past our service area. If the school building they teach in is in our service area they get a card. If they work in one of the districts in our library service area, but in a building outside the area they do not get a card. Substitutes are not issued cards. Employees applying for a business card, must bring in a pay stub, business card or a letter on company/school letterhead showing they work within our service area as proof of eligibility. Christine Lind Hage, Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-2995 586/226-5010 voice 586/226-5008 fax http://www.christinelindhage.net Candidate for President of the American Library Association From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:10:59 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Friday humor, part 2 - can't help myself (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Nann Blaine Hilyard" Subject: RE: Friday humor, part 2 - can't help myself When I was at the Lake Villa District Library I received a "statement of concern" from a patron who was very upset about the video Trainspotting. She had checked it out expecting it to be along the lines of Thomas the Tank Engine. She thought the title would be attractive to small children. Since LVDL (as well as ZBPL, and most other libraries) processes videos and DVDs with the publishers' sleeves/liner notes affixed to the case, patrons have the opportunity to read the blurb and see the rating. Both of these libraries shelve kid-vid in the youth services area, separated by many yards from adult-vid. Nann @the library in Zion, Illinois -----Original Message----- From: publib@webjunction.org [mailto:publib@webjunction.org] On Behalf Of John Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 7:57 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Friday humor, part 2 - can't help myself So, just awhile ago the Youth Services Librarian (again) has another strange encounter with a patron. And I quote: A patron comes into the office and says something like, "I just wanted you to be aware of this movie that you have in the library. It's called Animal Farm. I checked it out last time I was in for my kids to watch and it is really quite frightening. I thought it was going to be cute and fun...you know maybe some talking animals or something like Babe. It definitely isn't. I'm just saying that you should be aware of it." I said, "yeah, it's based on the book by George Orwell." She looked at me and said, "OH my! Is that a children's book?" John Richmond, Director Alpha Park Public Library District 3527 So. Airport Road Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 Ph: (309) 697-3822, x. 12 Fax: (309) 697-9681 Email: jrichmond@alphapark.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- "I feel more like I do now than I did before I got here." -- anon. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:11:04 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Black History/MLK Online Resource (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Grace-Ellen McCrann Subject: Black History/MLK Online Resource 10 January 2005 Dear Everybody, The City College of New York has an online resource which may be helpful as we come up to Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month. The site is called "Black Studies" and can be found at: http://origin.admin.ccny.cuny.edu/library/blacks.html Currently there are resources in 51 subject categories including Abolition, Civil Rights, The Freedman's Bureau, the Harlem Renaissance, Horseracing, Literature & Writing, Martin Luther King Jr., the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Slave Narratives, Statistics, Theatre, Tuskegee Airmen and the Underground Railroad. I hope these resources will be of interest. Kind regards, Grace-Ellen Grace-Ellen McCrann Chief, Reference & Government Documents Divisions The City College of New York Cohen Library, 2nd Floor 138th Street & Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031 (212) 650 5073 gemscot@yahoo.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:11:10 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Mississippi libraries ban 'Daily Show' book (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Whitewright Public Library Subject: Mississippi libraries ban 'Daily Show' book http://www.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/01/10/banned.book.ap/index.html ===================== Whitewright Public Library, Whitewright, Texas GatesLib List - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gateslib/ MARC/Spectrum info: From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:11:19 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Wikipedia? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Whitewright Public Library Subject: Wikipedia? I'm curious to see if anyone has used Wikipedia for reference, even if it's just for a starting point to find other materials? My concern is that "anyone can edit" and I'm curious about how accurate it can be without someone overseeing the edits. Chris Ely ===================== Whitewright Public Library, Whitewright, Texas GatesLib List - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gateslib/ MARC/Spectrum info: From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:11:27 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: PUBLIB @ Midwinter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Dianne Harmon" Subject: RE: PUBLIB @ Midwinter I already have this blocked out on my calendar -- I am looking forward to making it this time as I haven't been able to recently. Sounds good to me. Dianne Harmon Joliet Public Librry > -----Original Message----- > > Folks, haven't heard a peep from anyone about this. Does this > mean there's > no interest? > > Karen G. Schneider > > -----Original Message----- > From: K.G. Schneider [mailto:kgs@bluehighways.com] > Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 4:51 PM > To: 'publib@webjunction.org' > Subject: PUBLIB @ Midwinter > > Hi folks! I have a tentative place/time for our PUBLIB @ ALA Midwinter > gathering. Please let me know if this does not work out for > you (and let me > know if you want me to deconflict this with the exhibits by > timing it a > little later): > > When: Friday, January 14, 5:30 - 7:30 > Where: Clery's > > "Located a block from Copley Plaza at the corner of Dartmouth > and Columbus, > this bistro and bar earned the title of the 2002 Best of Boston: Best > Neighborhood bar, serving more than 400 regulars Enjoy one of > the 16 draught > beers either at the bar, by the bistro windows or by the > fireplace in a cozy > booth when the fickle weather of New England turns cold. It's > the perfect > place to meet friends and enjoy a comfortable atmosphere with fast & > friendly bartenders. On select nights partake in some karaoke > or dance the > night away with DJ Rhythm Nights. Located downstairs is the > perfect nook for > your company functions. This private and roomy space features > a full bar and > dance floor." > > It's no-smoking (I think the whole state is). > > 'sall right? > > All are welcome--PUBLIBBers, spouses, loved ones, "special friends," > vendors, the bored & curious, etc. etc. Usually at Midwinter > the group is a > little smaller and we get a chance to get to know one > another. Hope to see > you all there! > > Karen / PUBLIB > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:11:37 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB @ Midwinter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: PUBLIB @ Midwinter O.k., I've heard from several of you that you plan to be there. I just wanted to be sure :-) I'm aware that it overlaps with a lot of other things going on (including a dinner I need to get to 7-ish), but I was scolded the year I put it early Saturday evening, so there ya go. One more reminder: When: Friday, January 14, 5:30 - 7:30 Where: Clery's "Located a block from Copley Plaza at the corner of Dartmouth and Columbus, this bistro and bar earned the title of the 2002 Best of Boston: Best Neighborhood bar, serving more than 400 regulars Enjoy one of the 16 draught beers either at the bar, by the bistro windows or by the fireplace in a cozy booth when the fickle weather of New England turns cold. It's the perfect place to meet friends and enjoy a comfortable atmosphere with fast & friendly bartenders. On select nights partake in some karaoke or dance the night away with DJ Rhythm Nights. Located downstairs is the perfect nook for your company functions. This private and roomy space features a full bar and dance floor." It's no-smoking (I think the whole state is). All are welcome--PUBLIBBers, spouses, loved ones, "special friends," vendors, the bored & curious, etc. etc. Usually at Midwinter the group is a little smaller and we get a chance to get to know one another. Hope to see you all there! From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:11:51 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Sri Lankan library assistance? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Dannielle Spindler-Swart" Subject: Sri Lankan library assistance? I have lost the article posted here regarding assistance for Sri Lankan libraries destroyed in the recent tsunami. Could someone please share that link again? Off-list is fine, unless others might need it as well. Thank you, Dannielle Tech Services Four County Library System Vestal, NY From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:11:54 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarian I, Los Angeles, California (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Martha Teran" Subject: Librarian I, Los Angeles, California Librarian I Salary: $3,461.45 - $4,292.09 Exam No.: Q8334P For information, please visit the Public Library Website at: http://www.colapublib.org Career Opportunities, Examination announcements. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A Master of Library Science degree - OR - completion of 36 graduate quarter units (24 graduate semester units) in a library science curriculum leading to a Master of Library Science degree. Persons who are successful in this examination, but who do not have a Master of Library Science degree, will be appointed on a temporary basis until this degree is obtained. Bulletin No.: 461-284 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 10 18:11:59 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarian II/Spanish Speaking, Los Angeles, California (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Martha Teran" Subject: Librarian II/Spanish Speaking, Los Angeles, California LIBRARIAN II/SPANISH SPEAKING CHICANO RESOURCE CENTER SALARY: $3,651.55 - $4,531.82 Monthly EXAM NO.: Q8335G FOR INFORMATION: Please visit the Public Library Website at: http://www.colapublib.org Career Opportunities, Examination annoucements. SALARY INFORMATION: Employees will receive bilingual bonus of $100 per month and competitive benefits package. Applicants must be proficient in English and Spanish and have specialized knowledge of and sensitivity toward the Hispanic culture. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university and one year's experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian I performing professional library work. REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: To qualify, applicants must submit a copy of their Master of Library Science (MLS) degree or transcripts of school records confirming successful completion of their MLS degree at time of filing. Bulletin No.: 461-280 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 10 18:12:07 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Meeting Room AV equipment policies (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jerry Carbone" Subject: Meeting Room AV equipment policies We have just upgraded our meeting room by installing video projector, large screen, speakers, and DVD/VCR player and amp. For those of you who have done this would you mind sharing any tips on its managing the resource with users. For example I would be interested in any policies, waivers, etc. that you use with groups or individuals who wish to use the equipment. I would be happy to receive attachments in the standard MS applications, or .pdf. The room also has internet access so laptops may be used to access the Internet for programs or training, etc. TIA, _____________________________________________________ Jerry Carbone, Library director Brooks Memorial Library 224 Main St. Brattleboro,Vt. 05301 802-254-5290 ext 101 http://www.brooks.lib.vt.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:12:10 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Opening in Indiana (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Linda Manderson" Subject: Job Opening in Indiana ANDERSON IN: REFERENCE LIBRARIAN Join Anderson Public Library's great Reference Services Team in providing excellent customer service to customers, including general reference, ILL, help using computer/information resources, and innovative programming for adults. Located about 35 miles northeast of Indianapolis, APL is a beautiful library with excellent collections and a generous budget. Requires MLS degree, with reference work experience; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; leadership capabilities; programming experience helpful. See www.andersonlibrary.net for full job description. Salary: $31, 805.45 minimum, with excellent benefits Apply by 1/24/05 by sending resume, references, and application form (upon request) to Linda Manderson, HR Manager, Anderson Public Library, 111 E. 12th St., Anderson IN 46016-1762; fax 765-648-2220; e-mail lmanderson@and.lib.in.us EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:12:16 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] circulation scanners (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Kristin Caldwell Peto" Subject: circulation scanners Due to a steady increase in circulation, our library needs to invest in new scanners to use with our circulation system (Winnebago Spectrum). We want a scanner that does not require the user to perfectly position the book in order to scan it. We want something that scans over a wide area. Also, we would like to find an ergonomic scanner that will decrease the physical strain on our circulation staff. Since it is so difficult to purchase scanners blindly out of catalogs, we are seeking help from libraries with automated systems and high circulation (i.e. more than 15,000 items/ month). If you meet both of these criteria, would you please answer the following questions? 1. Do you have a scanner that you absolutely adore? Why? 2. Do you have a scanner that didn't quite meet your needs? 3. Do you know of scanners that we should absolutely avoid? Please contact me directly at kcp@scarborough.lib.me.us. Thanks, Kristin Peto Children's Services Manager Scarborough Public Library Scarborough, ME ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This business message and any accompanying attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender or the Network Administrator at Scarborough Public Library. ~~~Outgoing mail scanned for viruses by Symantec Mail Security~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:12:30 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Crowley, Bill" Subject: Greetings:=20 Bluntly put, this posting is an effort to bring to the attention of the PubLib membership a just-published book of mine entitled Spanning the Theory-Practice Divide in Library and Information Science. It's available for $45 from Scarecrow Press, the ISBN being 0-8108-5165-2. To be honest, I thought about waiting until I could "make" the book fit a hot PUBLIB topic but decided to be up front in publicizing the work. PubLib members who have seen my articles in such forums as American Libraries, Library Journal, and Public Libraries know that I tend to address topics that some feel should be left unexamined. There's a bit of that in the book but there is mostly a real effort to deal with how to develop effective theories from real-life experience and maybe, just maybe, provide a basis for practitioners, faculty, and consultants to learn each other's working lives and develop a practical way of talking about common problems. Anyhow, from now going to try and write novels, preferably best sellers! Regards,=20 Bill Crowley, Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science Dominican University 7900 West Division Street River Forest, IL 60305 708.524.6513 crowbill@dom.edu=20 =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 Mon Jan 10 18:12:54 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] NASIG Annual Conference and membership renewal (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Anne McKee Subject: NASIG Annual Conference and membership renewal NASIG's 20th Annual Conference will be returning to the Upper Midwest this spring as we visit the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The conference will be held May 19-22, 2005 at the Minneapolis (downtown) Hilton. Both the Conference Planning and Program Planning Committees have been hard at work since last June preparing a 20th anniversary conference that will be of great interest to all members of the serials information chain. Details will be added to the Conference's website (http://www.nasig.org/conference/2005.htm) as they become available. Northwest Airlines will be the preferred airline for the conference and details of a special fare arrangement as well as registration and hotel prices will be announced soon. ACTION ITEM: IF you want to qualify for the NASIG member registration rate ($100 lower than the non-member rate), your membership renewal must be processed by Jan. 31, 2005. Processing renewal or new member application forms and payments can take 1-2 weeks. Please print the renewal or membership application form from the NASIGWeb (http://www.nasig.org/forms/index.htm) and fax it with credit card payment to Denise Novak, NASIG Treasurer, at 412-268-7148. Alternatively, you may send it by expedited courier with credit card or check payment Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Fariha Grieme, NASIG Registrar (F-GRIE@TC.UMN.EDU) or Denise Novak, NASIG Treasurer (dn22@andrew.cmu.edu) Mark your calendars for this exciting 20th annual conference. See you in May! ************************************************* Anne E. McKee NASIG Past President/Publicist From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:13:04 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] NASIG sponsored SCCTP Course (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Anne McKee Subject: NASIG sponsored SCCTP Course I am delighted to announce that a continuing education workshop, Integrating Resources Cataloging Workshop, in conjunction with the Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP), will be offered on March 23 and 24, 2005 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii. If you are interested in this workshop, please complete the registration by February 23, 2005. Point your browser to: http://www.oclc.org/western/training/courses and follow the links. Anyone in the library profession is cordially invited to this workshop. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Keiko Okuhara at keikooku@hawaii.edu or 808-956-9953. This announcement is cross-posted. Please excuse duplication and feel free to share this with any one who would be interested. Keiko Okuhara NASIG Continuing Education Committee ****************************************** Anne E. McKee NASIG Past President/Publicist From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 18:13:15 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 2978 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gloria Goverman" Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 2978 I've always had staff be fine-free and to have borrowing privileges no = matter where they live. =20 Gloria W. Goverman Director East Fishkill Community Library 348 Route 376 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 845 221-2412 - voice 845 226-1404 - fax efdir@frontiernet.net ------------------------------ >=20 > Topic No. 2 >=20 > Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2005 19:44:46 -0800 (PST) > From: Amy & Kate > To: publib > Subject: staff use of the library > Message-ID: = >=20 > I am interested in hearing from other public libraries about staff use = of > the collection. Specifically, if your library offers free check out > privileges only to people who live inside a district or other boundary = and > to people who pay for the privilege, do staff who work at the library = have > free circulation rights regardless of where they live? Also, what = about > accruing overdue fines and other charges? Does your staff pay late = fees? >=20 > Thanks, > Kate MacQueen > Library assistant > Eugene Public Library >=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 Mon Jan 10 19:53:34 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: staff use of the library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Gair Helfrich" Subject: RE: staff use of the library We give all library employees (and, in fact, all county employees) a library card, regardless of where they reside. Our staff does not pay late fees, but does pay for last materials. Hope this helps, Gair __________ Gair Helfrich Network Services & Computer Services Manager Atlantic County Library 40 Farragut Avenue Mays Landing, NJ 08330 609-625-2776 ext. 6313 Fax: 609-625-8143 ghelfrich@acmail.aclink.org -----Original Message----- From: publib@webjunction.org [mailto:publib@webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Amy & Kate Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 10:49 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] staff use of the library I am interested in hearing from other public libraries about staff use of the collection. Specifically, if your library offers free check out privileges only to people who live inside a district or other boundary and to people who pay for the privilege, do staff who work at the library have free circulation rights regardless of where they live? Also, what about accruing overdue fines and other charges? Does your staff pay late fees? Thanks, Kate MacQueen Library assistant Eugene Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 10 19:53:46 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:33 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: staff use of the library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Diedre Conkling Subject: Re: staff use of the library The fines question has been discussed before on this list but I am not sure library cards have been discussed. However, my answer remains the same. Do you want your staff to know your collection? Does it help in this goal to allow them to take materials home and view, read, or listen in their off time? If the answer is yes then give them a card. If the answer is yes, don't charge them fines because it basically is part of their job. And really, can this one small perk really hurt? However, like everyone else, if they lose the item they should pay for the item. ============================================================ From: Amy & Kate Date: 2005/01/09 Sun PM 07:49:54 PST To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] staff use of the library am interested in hearing from other public libraries about staff use of the collection. Specifically, if your library offers free check out privileges only to people who live inside a district or other boundary and to people who pay for the privilege, do staff who work at the library have free circulation rights regardless of where they live? Also, what about accruing overdue fines and other charges? Does your staff pay late fees? Thanks, Kate MacQueen Library assistant Eugene Public Library ============================================================ Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR 97365 Phone & Fax: 541-265-3066 http://lcld.library-blogs.net/ Work: diedre@mail.crsn.lib.or.us Home: diedrec@charter.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 Mon Jan 10 19:53:53 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Sri Lankan library assistance? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Diedre Conkling Subject: Re: Sri Lankan library assistance? I don't know exactly which message you want. However, we got an update on the ALA Council list today. Here it is: To: ALA Council List Subject: [ALACOUN:13759] Fwd: Update on: Assistance for Libraries, Information Services & Archives From: Alfred Kagan Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 10:52:36 -0600 Sender: owner-alacoun@ala1.ala.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FYI Begin forwarded message: From: sophie.felfoldi@ifla.nl Date: January 10, 2005 9:01:39 AM CST To: ifla-l@infoserv.inist.fr Subject: Update on: Assistance for Libraries, Information Services & Archives ASSISTANCE FOR LIBRARIES, INFORMATION SERVICES & ARCHIVES IN SRI LANKA Today (Monday 10 January) the newly-established Sri Lanka Disaster Management Committee for Libraries, Information Services and Archives [SL DMC for LISA] held its fourth meeting and agreed a list of requirements to assist with the rehabilitation of libraries and information services and government records destroyed or damaged by the tsunami. The opportunity is also to be taken to not only rebuild but also develop them so that they are in positions to play positive roles in the Government?s ambitious plans to establish an e-Lanka. Time scales will obviously depend to a large extent on what becomes available but attention is being paid to those outlines in the Action Plans from the World Summit on the Information Society. The lists that follow are still preliminary. It is also still too early to prioritise items in them particularly because, although it has been possible to travel to view libraries by National Library staff as far south as Hambantota, it has not been possible yet to actually visit and survey those on the east coast where (as I write) cyclonic weather conditions are building to add to the misery caused by the tsunami and the monsoon floods that have followed it and where already damaged roads and bridges now have been made totally impassable. However it is known that many have been swept away entirely or severely damaged. See the Map. See also photos of damaged library buildings between Colombo and Hambantatota on the south-west coast. The National Library and Documentation Services Board provide the executive and services for the SL DMC for LISA. To communicate with it use: E-mail: dg@mail.natlib.lk nldsb@mail.natlib.lk Web site: www.natlib.lk www.lankapage.lk Phones: ++ 94 11 26 87 58 1 Fax: ++ 94 11 26 85 20 1 Address: Director-General, NLDSB, 14 Independence Avenue, Colombo 7 Sri Lanka. For money donations a special bank account, monitored by the Disaster Management Committee, has been opened: send them to NLDSB. LIST OF REQUIREMENTS: MONEY: At this stage monies are probably the best form of assistance in that they can be speedily raised (perhaps by sponsored events such as marathons, coffee mornings etc. etc.), can be speedily transmitted and on arrival can be quickly committed and, in so doing, help to provide employment to local people. Monies are required for: Reconstruction and repair of severely damaged or destroyed buildings; To purchase locally-published books in Sinhala or buy Tamil books from South India; To buy locally-made furniture and equipment; To engage foreign expertise. PLANS & ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS: Required to construct low-cost buildings particularly plans and designs that can be adapted to make use of locally-available materials. MOBILE LIBRARIES: In order to be able to speedily restore services to users. First to be based on the National Library in Colombo until local buildings have been repaired or reconstructed. In obtaining this mobility there is the possibility of reaching the largest numbers of users. Vehicles - x 2 or 3 of middle size (because roads are narrow and damaged). Equipment and stationary to make them operational in the shortest time. Stand alone computers and databases and modems to establish them not only as book-based lending libraries but also as communication centres. (Phone lines are being speedily restored). FURNITURE: a. Designs for low-cost furniture to be manufactured locally; b. Display boards; c. Issue desks; d. Reading tables & chairs; e. Catalogue Cabinets; f. Librarians? tables & chairs; g. Book trolleys; h. Book racks; i. Other types of furniture i.e. kik stools etc. AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT: a. DVD players and discs b. CD Players and CDs c. Video players and tapes (although less of a priority because in the hot and damp climate they quickly deteriorate with mould); COMPUTERS: Required to develop the libraries into information providing centres via ICT, Internet, on-line access etc; a. terminals, keyboards, printers, drives, modems; b. scanners (particularly for damaged government records that should have been destined for the National Archives). ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: a. Fax machines; b. Photocopiers. PRINT & NON-PRINT MATERIALS: Be aware that many of the destroyed communities had little knowledge of the English language and that the books primarily required will need to be in the Sinhala and Tamil languages. Nevertheless some English books will be welcomed particularly when they are suitable for young children (i.e. picture books) or are reference materials. a. childrens? literature; b. reference materials (including in CD formats); c. general reading; d. leisure reading (Sinhala & Tamils requirements are specially relevant here); e. special subject areas (that relate to the work and interests of the community before the waves struck) 1. fishing, prawn farming, ornamental fish farming; 2. small industries such as coir products, mask-making; gem cutting; milk food manufacturing; palm-leaf industry; boat building; carpentry; motor repairs including tinkering and body repairs; 3. paddy and cashew nut cultivation; 4. basic learning materials for foreign languages; 5. on Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. f. support materials for counseling (the huge numbers of traumatized people). FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING: As part of human rehabilitation (in cooperation with the Sri Lanka Library Association) and to assist in the up-grading of knowledge and the acquisition of new skills (to work in the e-Lanka situations) training courses and operations will be established (MONEY) and outside expertise will be necessary (SKILLED EXPERTS) a. Money to operate the programmes and to pay for overseas experts; b. People with specialist skills; Required for the following areas: 1. recovery and conservation of documents ? especially govt. records as well as books; 2. records management; 3. conservation in general. c. Money & expertise to reinforce currently-existing training centres i.e. SL LA; National Institute of Library & Information Sciences; Dept. of Library Science, University of Kelaniya; National Library and Documentation Services Board. CONSERVATION (particularly of local government records many of which have been severely damaged not only by contact with water but by the force of it): 1. expertise see above; 2. specialist equipment 3. mobile conservation units (to move on after assisting in one area) VEHICLES: 1. The National Library possesses few vehicles with which to move around the coastal belt ? for instance moving around experts; 2. It has no vehicles suitable for transporting large quantities of books and heavier equipment and furniture e.g. from the airport or ports to the venues requiring it. As the rescue operations continue it is highly likely that more and different sorts of aid may become apparent. PLEASE, THEREFORE, CONTINUE TO WATCH THIS SPACE. FOR THOSE PLANNING TO ASSIST THE SL DMC HOPES THAT THIS LIST WILL HELP. IN ANTICIPATION IT ALSO WISHES TO RECORD ITS THANKS. Russell Bowden Honorary Fellow of IFLA KOTTAWA Sri Lanka. Al Kagan African Studies Bibliogrpaher and Professor of Library Administration University of Illinois Library 1408 W. Gregory Drive Urbana, IL 61801 tel. 217-333-6519 fax 217-333-2214 akagan@uiuc.edu ============================================================ From: "Dannielle Spindler-Swart" Date: 2005/01/10 Mon PM 03:16:43 PST To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Sri Lankan library assistance? ============================================================ Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR 97365 Phone & Fax: 541-265-3066 http://lcld.library-blogs.net/ Work: diedre@mail.crsn.lib.or.us Home: diedrec@charter.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 12:48:37 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Wikipedia (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Elizabeth Thomsen Subject: Wikipedia Chris asks: > I'm curious to see if anyone has used Wikipedia > for reference, even if it's just > for a starting point to find other materials? My concern is that "anyone > can edit" and I'm curious about how accurate it can be without someone > overseeing the edits. But the beauty of the Wikipedia (and other Wiki projects) is that instead of *someone* overseeing the edits, *everyone* is overseeing the edits. I was skeptical when I first heard about this, and I spent some time looking up topics that I was familiar with, looking (frankly) for factual errors, slanted writing, and other problems. I was surprised at the quality of most of the articles I read, and when I happened to find an error in one, I corrected it. Exploring more, I learned why the Wikipedia works as well as it does. There's a large community of users who are constantly monitoring new pages and edits, correcting the corrections as necessary, repairing vandalism, and engaging in intelligent, if sometimes difficult, discussions trying to make the Wikipedia as complete, fair and accurate as it can possibly be. It's supported by excellent software that makes it easy to see the whole editing history of any page, and to monitor newly edited articles or just particular articles of interest. There are evolving policies and procedures for technical and editorial issues, and for resolving disputes. It's really quite an amazing community, not at all the anarchy you might be imagining from the scary words-- "anyone can edit" ! For a quick look at how things work, try visiting the Wikipedia Community Portal: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Community_Portal -- Elizabeth Thomsen, Member Services Manager NOBLE: North of Boston Library Exchange Danvers MA 01923 et@noblenet.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 12:49:04 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] 3 Day Course in Document Imaging and Document Management: Winter 2005, Spring 2005 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Steve Gilheany" Subject: 3 Day Course in Document Imaging and Document Management: Winter 2005, Spring 2005 --- All of the printed class materials are available free on the Internet for those who cannot attend the class: [http://www.archivebuilders.com/whitepapers/index.html] --- The Next Two Courses: Three days (Winter 2005): Friday, January 28, 2005, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2005, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, January 30, 2005, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the downtown Los Angeles, CA 90012,. Please see http://www.archivebuilders.com/abcourses.html for a detailed course description. Spring 2005: same 3 day schedule starting Friday, April 29, 2005. --- This course is for managers who have been assigned to manage a document imaging system, and must start immediately, but can spend three days to study the subject and its background. This course is designed to assist managers to be more effective in bringing the immediate and long term benefits of document imaging and document management to their organizations and to their organizations' clients, customers, and constituents. Steve Gilheany, CRM, CDIA Contact: SteveGilheany@ArchiveBuilders.com http://www.ArchiveBuilders.com (310) 937-7000 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 12:49:22 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: staff use of the library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rebecca Bronson Subject: Re: staff use of the library > > >I am interested in hearing from other public libraries about staff use of >the collection. Specifically, if your library offers free check out >privileges only to people who live inside a district or other boundary and >to people who pay for the privilege, do staff who work at the library have >free circulation rights regardless of where they live? Also, what about >accruing overdue fines and other charges? Does your staff pay late fees? > Free cards are one of our benefits as staff members, nor do staff incur overdue charges. To my knowledge, staff are no more likely to incur long overdues than the public. In fact if anything, we are probably less likely to since we understand the frustration that long overdues mean for others waiting for a particular item. -- Rebecca Bronson Reference Librarian Handley Regional Library 871 Tasker Rd. P.O. Box 1300 Stephens City, VA 22655 540-869-9000 voice 540-869-9001 fax rbronson@hrl.lib.state.va.us www.hrl.lib.state.va.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 12:49:34 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] staff use of the library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Katie Bunn" Subject: staff use of the library We offer free checkout privileges to all. Staff do not pay late fees = for overdue materials. We charge $1.00 for in-state ILL and $2.00 for = OCLC out-of-state ILL. Library staff pay nothing for in-state and $1.00 = for out-of-state. -- Katie (my signature waaaay below) Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2005 19:44:46 -0800 (PST) From: Amy & Kate To: publib Subject: staff use of the library I am interested in hearing from other public libraries about staff use = of the collection. Specifically, if your library offers free check out privileges only to people who live inside a district or other boundary = and to people who pay for the privilege, do staff who work at the library = have free circulation rights regardless of where they live? Also, what about accruing overdue fines and other charges? Does your staff pay late fees? Thanks, Kate MacQueen Library assistant Eugene Public Library Katie Bunn, Teen Services Librarian Farmington Library, Farmington, CT kbunn@farmingtonlibct.org 860-673-6791 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 11 12:49:42 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Upcoming SOLINET Workshops (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Riley, Alicia" Subject: Upcoming SOLINET Workshops SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, is pleased to announce that there are still seats available in the following upcoming Preservation classes (please excuse cross-posting): DEVELOPING A DISASTER PLAN (Web-based Training) Dates: Thursdays, February 10, 2005, with mandatory follow up sessions on February 24, 2005, and March 10, 2005 Place: Distance Education Time: 2 pm - 4 pm Price: $155.00 for SOLINET members, $225.00 for non-members; early bird discounts and late fees apply Link for more information: http://www.solinet.net/workshops/ws_details.cfm?doc_id=3004&WKSHPID=12DD P DIGITAL IMAGING OF LIBRARY MATERIALS Dates: Thursday, February 10, 2005 Place: Georgia Archives, Morrow, GA Time: 9 am - 4 pm Price: $195.00 for SOLINET members, $235.00 for non-members; early bird discounts and late fees apply. Any registrant within the host state qualifies for the member rate. Link for more information: http://www.solinet.net/workshops/ws_details.cfm?doc_id=3001&WKSHPID=12DI LM2 INTRODUCTION TO PRESERVATION & COLLECTIONS CARE Dates: Thursday, February 17, 2005 Place: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Time: 9 am to 4 pm Price: $145.00 for SOLINET members, $185.00 for non-members; early bird discounts and late fees apply. Any registrant within the host state qualifies for the member rate. Link for more information: http://www.solinet.net/workshops/ws_details.cfm?doc_id=3024&WKSHPID=12IP For more information or to register, contact Vanessa Richardson at 1-800-999-8558, vanessa_richardson@solinet.net or visit our website at www.solinet for full descriptions and online registration. These classes are funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Preservation and Access. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 12:50:22 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Midwinter Invitation (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Laura Kortz Subject: Midwinter Invitation If you'll be going to ALA Midwinter in Boston, please consider reviewing resumes for the NMRT Resume Review Booth at the Placement Center. We desperately need public library reviewers and volunteering for just one hour would make a big difference. Please see the schedule of open times at: http://www.geocities.com/nmrtrrs/MW_2005.html and e-mail Donna Braquet at braquet@lib.utk.edu to sign up. Thank you for considering us. Laura Kortz NMRT Member Services Director From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 12:50:51 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] People/gate/visitor counter questions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "John" Subject: People/gate/visitor counter questions After posting sometime in 2004 that we have a wonderful Walker counter at the front door, the counter died. So we'll be buying a new one, whether Walker or otherwise. (And, yes, if you have a particular counter you really, really like, I'd be happy to hear about it. You can e-mail me privately, lest we start a whole 'nother discussion about counters which would bore everyone.) My real questions are: One of the reported problems with the Walker counter is that it didn't--maybe newer models do--count correctly if two people went out the door, or came in the door, at the same time. Does anyone, when adding up visitor counts for monthly reports, *add* a percentage of the total *to* the total, thereby trying to get the people who walk in side-by-side, or the babies who are carried out in parents' arms and therefore don't get counted by the counter? If you do, what percentage do you add to the total provided by the counter? At one time, I'm told, business office staff here added 1%, but that's almost nothing. So I'm thinking higher would be better--but not artificially high. Thanks. John Richmond, Director Alpha Park Public Library District 3527 So. Airport Road Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 Ph: (309) 697-3822, x. 12 Fax: (309) 697-9681 Email: jrichmond@alphapark.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I feel more like I do now than I did before I got here." -- anon. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 12:51:12 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Wikipedia? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jim Deane Subject: Re: Wikipedia? I think you must be careful with any information source. I have used Wikipedia extensively, and have authored some articles in areas where I am knowledgeable enough to do so. My area of specialty is physics, and the articles I have read on physics topics have generally been first-rate, though I have not exhaustively checked mathematics. For example, see the article on general relativity (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_relativity). If I were looking at physics articles for information to base research or a paper on, I would look for verification sources (books, journals) for most information in Wikipedia. Handily, many articles have references and external links to allow you to verify and/or study in more depth. If you look at the Wikipedia content controls, you can see that there are actually some ways that abuse can be curtailed. I have seen a small handful of events where groups of people try to go in and 'deface' an entry, and it was noticed and 'locked for review' in fairly short order. Within a few hours, perhaps a day or two, the old content was restored and the editing rights were restricted (any edits had to pass review first). See *http://tinyurl.com/5okk4 *for more information on that (long Wikipedia link condensed with www.tinyurl.com). Jim Whitewright Public Library wrote: >I'm curious to see if anyone has used Wikipedia > for reference, even if it's just >for a starting point to find other materials? My concern is that "anyone >can edit" and I'm curious about how accurate it can be without someone >overseeing the edits. > >Chris Ely > >===================== >Whitewright Public Library, Whitewright, Texas > >GatesLib List - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gateslib/ >MARC/Spectrum info: > > > > > > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 12:51:19 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Top Technology Trends: Your Thoughts? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: Top Technology Trends: Your Thoughts? I'm a new "expert" (hah!) who will be presenting at LITA's Top Technology Trends this coming weekend at ALA Midwinter (Sunday, 8:30-11, Sheraton Constitution BR). The trends are those that affect or are important to libraries (that's broad, no?). Yesterday I launched an "open source" approach to the Trends concept by inviting readers of my blog to comment on their ideas. I was pleased to see responses this morning, and would like to expand this discussion, since opening the dialog is so very 2005, don't you think? I have my own ideas for trends, but what would YOU add? Post here... post there... post anywhere! The blog entry, if you'd rather post there (or want to post in both places), is: http://freerangelibrarian.com/archives/011005/top_technology_trend.php Here are a few of my ideas, to get you started. I know I'm supposed to say something hifalutin like "institutional repositories," and don't let me stop you from saying so, but in terms of BIG trends, these are what I really see. The "huh" factor for most of these technologies and trends has significantly diminished, mainstream magazines and news sources write about them, and my mom has heard of most of them. My initial list: Blogs everywhere, for everything RSS going mainstream Flash drives ubiquitous Storage getting cheaperncheaper Cell phones with cameras Ergo, moblogging Broadband picks up many more users Wi-fi commonplace The rise of the "citizen journalist" Ideas that readers have shared since yesterday include Google, IM, Open Source, VoIP (which was featured in this month's Consumer Reports), and more. I think these are all great additions. One commenter suggested broadband shouldn't be on this list. Great perspective! What would you add? And why? Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 12:51:27 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] e-Learning @ PLA Course on Planning (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Linda Bostrom" Subject: e-Learning @ PLA Course on Planning Need a new strategic plan for your library? PLA can help you put together a great one. Get the informaiton you need to do it right in PLA's newest e-Learning course "New Planning for Results." This online course will help you develop an understanding of PLA's recommended strategic planning process, resolve real library planning problems, and, by the end of the course you will have a 'plan to plan' and will have developed the skills you'll need to successfully complete a strategic planning process in your own library. Learners will work with each other and with June Garcia, an experienced library administrator and consultant. The curriculum includes interactive exercises, collaborative work, threaded discussions, online chats with instructors and colleagues, and online course progress assessments. The course can be completed in about 8 online hours spread over the course of six weeks, with 6 months total access to the course materials. This course is based on the bestselling ALA publication, "The New Planning for Results," by Sandra Nelson. The next "New Planning for Results" class begins January 24, 2005. A new class on "Creating Policies for Results" also begins that day. So register today! Visit www.pla.org and click on the e-Learning @ PLA logo for more information, registration costs, and a demo of the course. Linda S. Bostrom Manager of Professional Development Public Library Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312/280-5027; 800/545-2433, x5027 Fax: 312/280-5029 Email: lbostrom@ala.org Mark Your Calendar! March 7-9, 2005 PLA Spring Symposium, Chicago "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." Groucho Marx From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:31:36 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Friday humor, part 2 - can't help myself (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: OdonLibrarian@aol.com Subject: Re: Friday humor, part 2 - can't help myself Not to detract from your humor but this patron may have at least a partial excuse. Here's the description printed on the back cover of our (donated) "Animal Farm" video: "Chaos ensues when animals take over the farm in this magnificent adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel, which features the magic of Hallmark Entertainment and Jim Henson's Creature Shop. "Set in the beautiful Irish countryside and populated with a wide variety of barnyard animals, ANIMAL FARM is sure to leave the whole family squealing with delight." Based on the warning from the patron who donated it to us, I watched it and then put it in the adult collection, adding a note stating that it was based on the George Orwell novel and not recommended for young children. I assume it was in response to further complaints that another staff member put a bigger note on the front that reads: "This movie is NOT like "BABE". NOT for small children." Who you gonna believe: A handwritten note or the official description? There's surely someone someplace who should have been relieved of their blurb-writing responsibilities over that one. Marsha In a message dated 1/8/2005 4:45:33 PM US Eastern Standard Time, publib@webjunction.org writes: A patron comes into the office and says something like, "I just wanted you to be aware of this movie that you have in the library. It's called Animal Farm. I checked it out last time I was in for my kids to watch and it is really quite frightening. I thought it was going to be cute and fun...you know maybe some talking animals or something like Babe. It definitely isn't. I'm just saying that you should be aware of it." I said, "yeah, it's based on the book by George Orwell." She looked at me and said, "OH my! Is that a children's book?" ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 11 21:31:45 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] "Business Reference & Competitive Intelligence Resources on the (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Diane K. Kovacs" Subject: "Business Reference & Competitive Intelligence Resources on the "Business Reference & Competitive Intelligence Resources on the Web" Web-based workshop*. Register at anytime to work at your own pace during 2005/2006. Register at http://www.kovacs.com/register.html Agenda Syllabus at http://www.kovacs.com/bus.html Overview The World Wide Web offers a powerful and cost-effective resource for libraries to provide high quality business reference. The Web is a vital source for information on local, national and international business, research in specific industries, as well as statistical and economic intelligence. This is a general business reference workshop and does not require prior business reference knowledge or experience. Participants who successfully complete all Web-based learning activities will receive a certificate verifying 12 Continuing Education Contact Hours. Audience This workshop is intended for Librarians and other information specialists who want to find high quality usable free and fee-based business information on the Web. The core reference tools for business, in print or electronic format are covered. No business research experience is expected. Special Instructions: E-mail the instructor diane@kovacs.com to share your industry interests or other specific business questions you'd like to have addressed in the workshop.  Participants should know how to use e-mail and a current standard Web Browser, e.g.,Mozilla/Firebird/Firefox, Netscape 7.0 or IE 5.5 or higher. Registration and Tuition $175 http://www.kovacs.com/register.html *Materials All materials will be online on interactive Web pages. Color printed workbooks will be priority mailed to each registered participant. Mechanisms for Instruction Participants will interact through e-mail with the instructors before and after the workshop. Participants will complete hands-on Web-based activities at their own pace with the guidance and in consultation with the instructor. -- Diane K. Kovacs - Web Teacher http://www.kovacs.com The Kovacs Guide to Electronic Library Collection Development: Essential Core Subject Collections, Selection Criteria, and Guidelines by Kovacs, Diane K. & Robinson, Kara L. (January 2004) Neal-Schuman Publishers. http://www.neal-schuman.com/db/7/347.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:31:49 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] "Small Business Research on the Web: Starting, Financing, (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Diane K. Kovacs" Subject: "Small Business Research on the Web: Starting, Financing, "Small Business Research on the Web: Starting, Financing, Growing, Legal, and Tax Information" Web-based workshop*. Register at anytime to work at your own pace 2005/2006 Register at http://www.kovacs.com/register.html *This Web-based course involves individually paced work with the instructor via e-mail and Web. Agenda Syllabus at http://www.kovacs.com/sb.html Overview This hands-on workshop covers small business research basics. Coverage will include start-up, financing, managing, growing and other information on the Internet. Home-based business research and opportunities are explored. Basic online business reference tools are introduced. Plan on at least one to one and one half hours for each Web-based activity for a total of 10-12 hrs of hands-on work. Lecture, discussion and overview time will vary. 10 Continuing Education Contact Hours This workshop covers small business reference sources specifically. "Business Reference and Competitive Intelligence Resources on the Web" is a general business reference workshop. http://www.kovacs.com/bus.html Audience This workshop is intended for people who want to find information for starting or running a small business, or for people who work with small business people in libraries, schools, businesses or other organizations. No business research experience is expected. Special Instructions: E-mail the instructor diane@kovacs.com to share your industry interests or other specific business questions you'd like to have addressed in the workshop. Participants should know how to use e-mail and a current standard Web Browser, e.g.,Mozilla/Firebird/Firefox, Netscape 7.0 or IE 5.5 or higher. Registration and Tuition $175 http://www.kovacs.com/register.html Materials All materials will be online on interactive Web pages. Color printed workbooks will be priority mailed to each registered participant on receipt of payment or purchase order. -- Diane K. Kovacs - Web Teacher http://www.kovacs.com The Kovacs Guide to Electronic Library Collection Development: Essential Core Subject Collections, Selection Criteria, and Guidelines by Kovacs, Diane K. & Robinson, Kara L. (January 2004) Neal-Schuman Publishers. http://www.neal-schuman.com/db/7/347.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:31:59 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE:PUBLIB @ Midwinter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Michael Golrick" Subject: RE:PUBLIB @ Midwinter HI- I thought it was a done deal, put it in my calendar, plan to be there, and have promoted it to several individuals. See you then! MAG Michael A. Golrick mgolrick@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org City Librarian, Bridgeport Public Library http://www.bridgeportpubliclibrary.org -----Original Message----- Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2005 19:44:31 -0800 (PST) From: "K.G. Schneider" To: publib Subject: FW: PUBLIB @ Midwinter Message-ID: Folks, haven't heard a peep from anyone about this. Does this mean there's no interest? Karen G. Schneider From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:32:33 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Free People Read Freely: An Annual Report on Banned and (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Free People Read Freely: An Annual Report on Banned and Free People Read Freely: An Annual Report on Banned and Challenged Books in Texas, 2003-2004 http://www.bannedbooks.info/bannedbooksreport.pdf From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:32:42 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] wall newspaper hanging unit (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan Glickman" Subject: wall newspaper hanging unit I am trying to find a 4-6 pocket LEGAL size hanging wall file system to replace ours that broke. Ours was made by Eldon and I can't seem to find a replacement. We need something that doesn't really need to be screwed to the wall since it's a metal wall. We've had our current one hanging on the side of our stacks, using 2 screws at the top. Does anyone know where I can get a new one, preferably in a clear or beige color, rather than smoke/black? I've been looking at Library and Office supply websites all day! THANK YOU! Susan Glickman IT/Reference Librarian Dorothy Alling Memorial Library 21 Library Lane Williston, VT 05495 http://www.williston.lib.vt.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 Jan 11 21:33:06 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Got a spare terminal? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Pat Lawson" Subject: Got a spare terminal? Apologies for cross-posting-- I have also sent this message to GIS listservs. We are a GIS Galaxy library, preparing for an upgrade to Polaris. One of our terminals has died, and we still have at least 10 months before we will be able to sign a contract and begin migration. Can you help? We will gladly pay the shipping for a terminal if you are upgrading and no longer need it. Our shipping address is in my Signature, below. The unit that needs to be replaced is a Digital Model VT510. We are using the 6 pin MMJ serial port input (COMM 2). We are located in New Jersey, and are on the CDL state delivery system, if that helps. Thanks--Pat Lawson -- Patricia Lawson Phillipsburg Free Public Library 200 Frost Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 www.pburglib.com "Anyone who acts as if freedom's defenses are to be found in suppression and suspicion and fear, confesses a doctrine alien to America." Dwight D. Eisenhower -- From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:33:23 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB digest 2979 (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 15:21:45 -0600 From: James Stewart To: 'PUBLIB' Subject: RE: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB digest 2979 Reading about the patrons disturbed by "Trainspotting" and "Animal Farm" I am reminded of the guy in a small Texas town in the early seventies. He took his family to the local drive-in movie and was outraged that "Midnight Cowboy" wasn't the western he expected. James Stewart Victoria Public Library Victoria, Texas From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:33:31 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Travel Books - Mobil Guides (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sarah Nagle" Subject: Travel Books - Mobil Guides Just read on Publishersweekly.com that operations at Mobil Travel Guides were abruptly shut down last week. Sarah Nagle Reference Coordinator Carver County Library 4 City Hall Plaza Chaska, MN 55318 email snagle@carverlib.org Phone: 952-227-1513 Fax: 952-279-1510 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:33:52 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarian Vacancies: Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center, Fayetteville, NC USA (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Donnette Hall" Subject: Librarian Vacancies: Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center, Fayetteville, NC USA January, 2005 Cumberland County, located in the heart of North Carolina, offers a mixture of cultural diversity and southern hospitality. In addition to a dynamic award-winning library system, our area has a beautiful climate, cultural activities, dining and shopping, recreation, golf, and nightlife. Recent in-house promotions have created openings in key positions. We are now recruiting for: Division Manager (Operations Services) Position #LIB0035: Performs complex administrative and advanced professional library work in organizing and directing the Library's Operations Services in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Supervises the managers of the Computer Services and Technical Services Departments and Assistant Manager of Operations and related staff in services including facilities and grounds maintenance, custodial and courier services, furniture and equipment, security and related service. Manages technology planning and implementation for the library system. Requirements include: MLS degree and 5 years experience as a library professional in a public library system including 3 years supervisory experience working with all levels of library personnel. Salary starts at $42,301/yr. Division Manager (Public Services) Position #LIB0003: Performs complex administrative and advanced professional library work in organizing and directing the Library's Public Services in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Supervises the managers of Cliffdale, North and East Regional branches, Youth Services and Mobile Outreach Services and all other branches, staff and services under their supervision. Coordinates adult programming and resources of the library system. Requirements include: MLS degree and 5 years experience as a library professional in a public library system including 3 years supervisory experience working with all levels of library personnel. Salary starts at $42,301/yr. Librarian II (Youth Services Mgr) Position # LIB0046: Searching for librarian to supervise and coordinate the library's children's and young adult services. Candidates must have 18-24 months experience as a MLS professional librarian. Six months supervisory experience preferred. Salary starts at $32,267/yr. Position located at Headquarters Library. Librarian II (Information Services) Position # LIB0049: Need experienced librarian to supervise reference services for this busy section. Candidates must have 18-24 months experience as a MLS professional librarian. Six months supervisory experience preferred. Salary begins at $32,267/yr. Vacancy located at Cliffdale Regional Branch Library. Requirements: Masters degree in Library Science (MLS). Must have access to transportation and have and maintain a valid NC driver's license with an acceptable driving record, or obtain a valid NC driver's license within 30 days of hire. Negative drug test required. Resume with three references will initially be accepted for review; however, a completed County application is necessary. An application form can be downloaded and completed on the following site: http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us/countyapp.doc Print and mail your application to: Ms. Donnette Hall, Personnel Admin. Assistant, CCPL&IC, 300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5000. For further information, contact Ms. Hall at (910) 483-1580 ext 140, FAX: (910) 486-5372; mailto:dhall@cumberland.lib.nc.us. Other employment opportunities will be listed on our web site at: Cumberland County Library - Current Vacancies Please visit us soon. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:34:09 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Internet Search Engine News Article: Paranoid or Prescient? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Internet Search Engine News Article: Paranoid or Prescient? dwood@ala.org has sent you an article: Internet Search Engine News Article: Paranoid or Prescient? Daniel Brandt is concerned about Google The article address is here: http://www.isedb.com/news/article.php?articleID=1087 From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:34:20 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Valerie Burgess" Subject: All positions may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend = hours, including Sundays Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule = changes depending on library needs =20 LIBRARIAN - CHILDREN'S sERVICES =20 Librarian - Children's Services = Job 0504 Closes 01/28/05 Full Salary Range $21.09 - $29.00/hr plus benefits, 24 hrs/wk = Mountlake Terrace/Brier Libraries, WA =20 This position requires working 24 hours per week; 20 hours per week at = the Mountlake Terrace Library and 4 hours per week at the Brier Library. = This includes working one evening per week and weekends and may include = morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays. = Successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule changes = depending on library needs. =20 =A7 Plan, develop, and create programs and materials for = presentation of children's programs, including reading programs, = literacy improvement projects, recreational reading, and learning = programs for various age groups at schools, senior centers, and other = community groups =A7 Provide general readers' advisory and reference services; = assist patrons with library facilities and services =A7 Assist in development of materials collection through = assessment and interpretation of patron interests and analysis of review = publications; may include weeding of collections =A7 Maintain and develop reference materials and sources =20 Requires competent knowledge of library materials; library system = policies and procedures; automated cataloging system; materials = selection process; readers' advisory; bibliographic search techniques = and reference tools.=20 =20 Requires the ability to use a bar code reader, computer equipment, = Internet and standard office equipment; speak, understand and write = English clearly and concisely; conduct reference interviews; work = cooperatively and maintain favorable relations with the public and = co-workers.=20 =20 Requires a Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited = college or university and have or be able to obtain a Washington State = Librarian certificate.=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 Tue Jan 11 21:34:45 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Valerie Burgess" Subject: All positions may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend = hours, including Sundays Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule = changes depending on library needs =20 LIBRARIAN - CHILDREN'S sERVICES =20 Librarian - Children's Services = Job 0503 Closes 01/28/05 Full Salary Range $21.09 - $29.00/hr plus benefits, 24 hrs/wk = Lynnwood Library, WA =20 This position requires working one evening per week and weekends and may = include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including = Sundays. Successful candidate may be required to adapt to future = schedule changes depending on library needs. =20 =A7 Plan, develop, and create programs and materials for = presentation of children's programs, including reading programs, = literacy improvement projects, recreational reading, and learning = programs for various age groups at schools, senior centers, and other = community groups =A7 Provide general readers' advisory and reference services; = assist patrons with library facilities and services =A7 Assist in development of materials collection through = assessment and interpretation of patron interests and analysis of review = publications; may include weeding of collections =A7 Maintain and develop reference materials and sources =20 Requires competent knowledge of library materials; library system = policies and procedures; automated cataloging system; materials = selection process; readers' advisory; bibliographic search techniques = and reference tools.=20 =20 Requires the ability to use a bar code reader, computer equipment, = Internet and standard office equipment; speak, understand and write = English clearly and concisely; conduct reference interviews; work = cooperatively and maintain favorable relations with the public and = co-workers.=20 =20 Requires a Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited = college or university and have or be able to obtain a Washington State = Librarian certificate.=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 Tue Jan 11 21:35:05 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Elizabeth Loveall" Subject: We are having a discussion about how we keep statistics at our reference desk. Some of us count each unrelated question as a tally mark. So if one patron asks us 3 separate questions (where to find a book, do we have this movie, can I sign up for this program), we would count that as 3 tally marks. However, a couple of others in our department say one patron, one tally mark regardless of how many questions were asked. =20 So we've been asked to research how other libraries count their transactions. I appreciate any help you can provide! ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 11 21:41:17 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: tally marks Message-ID: >> However, a couple of others in our department say one patron, one tally mark regardless of how many questions were asked. The gate count is of patrons, your count is of questions. If one person asks three discrete questions (not understandable spin-offs of one reference interview): it's three hash marks. Easiest definition might be: did they leave the desk? return later and ask something else? Two questions. Did they stay at desk and ask a couple of questions of interviewing librarian? One long question... (Think of it as the Step Away Rule...) Unless of course (it happens) they march up to the desk and announce "I have two questions..." Then? take them at their word and count accordingly! ------------- Sara Weissman Reference/Morris County Library http://www.mclib.info From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:41:45 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RFID in libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Whistler Public Library" Subject: RFID in libraries We are planning the construction of a new library facility and are seriously looking at RFID tags. If you are using RFID, are there any drawbacks etc that you could warn me of? Thanks very much! Joan Richoz Library Director Whistler Public Library 4329 Main Street Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 Tel: 604 932-5564 Fax: 604-932-0664 e-mail: jrichoz@whistlerlibrary.ca website: www.whistlerlibrary.ca From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 11 21:41:55 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:34 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Wikipedia (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Chris Rippel Subject: Re: Wikipedia >I'm curious to see if anyone has used Wikipedia > for reference, even if it's >just for a starting point to find other materials? My concern is >that "anyone can edit" and I'm curious about how accurate it can be without someone overseeing the edits. Chris Ely Dear Chris, I recommend reading Walt Crawford's Perspective on Wikipedia at http://cites.boisestate.edu/oldvol.htm#v4 Click the link marked October [4:12] I am impressed with the currency of Wikipedia. Wikipedia had "stub" articles for buzz phrases like "girlie man" and "reality-based community" within a month or less of when these statements were used in public. Wikipedia also had an article on the Jesusland post presidential election map and, I believe, other versions of the red/blue post-election maps. At least, it was through Wikipedia that I saw these other versions of these maps. Check out Wikipedia's article on the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. It's amazingly up-to-date. A few days after disaster, it was being kept up to day with links to the most current online articles on the disaster. These links have since been removed. Nevertheless, it has lots of links to online Web resources you would trust. -- Thanks, Chris Rippel Central Kansas Library System 1409 Wiliams Great Bend, Kansas 67530 620-792-4865 (voice) 620-792-5495 (fax) crippel at ckls dot org From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 12 15:42:18 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Friday humor, part 2 - can't help myself (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Nann Blaine Hilyard" Subject: Re: Friday humor, part 2 - can't help myself Ummm...where do we draw the line between "labeling" and "advice"?? Nann @the library in Zion, Illinois -----Original Message----- From: publib@webjunction.org [mailto:publib@webjunction.org] On Behalf Of OdonLibrarian@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 8:32 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Friday humor, part 2 - can't help myself Not to detract from your humor but this patron may have at least a partial excuse. Here's the description printed on the back cover of our (donated) "Animal Farm" video: "Chaos ensues when animals take over the farm in this magnificent adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel, which features the magic of Hallmark Entertainment and Jim Henson's Creature Shop. "Set in the beautiful Irish countryside and populated with a wide variety of barnyard animals, ANIMAL FARM is sure to leave the whole family squealing with delight." Based on the warning from the patron who donated it to us, I watched it and then put it in the adult collection, adding a note stating that it was based on the George Orwell novel and not recommended for young children. I assume it was in response to further complaints that another staff member put a bigger note on the front that reads: "This movie is NOT like "BABE". NOT for small children." Who you gonna believe: A handwritten note or the official description? There's surely someone someplace who should have been relieved of their blurb-writing responsibilities over that one. Marsha In a message dated 1/8/2005 4:45:33 PM US Eastern Standard Time, publib@webjunction.org writes: A patron comes into the office and says something like, "I just wanted you to be aware of this movie that you have in the library. It's called Animal Farm. I checked it out last time I was in for my kids to watch and it is really quite frightening. I thought it was going to be cute and fun...you know maybe some talking animals or something like Babe. It definitely isn't. I'm just saying that you should be aware of it." I said, "yeah, it's based on the book by George Orwell." She looked at me and said, "OH my! Is that a children's book?" ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 12 15:42:27 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Counting questions at the reference desk. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "William Fischer" Subject: Re: Counting questions at the reference desk. I think that you need to decide what you are counting. Are you counting reference questions asked or are you counting the number of people who ask reference questions? Are you counting questions to submit to a state agency? If so, they should have directions on exactly what to count. Hope this helps. Thank you very much. Best Wishes. Bill Fischer William T. Fischer Local History Coordinator Montclair Free Public Library >>> "Elizabeth Loveall" 1/11/2005 9:48:03 PM >>> We are having a discussion about how we keep statistics at our reference desk. Some of us count each unrelated question as a tally mark. So if one patron asks us 3 separate questions (where to find a book, do we have this movie, can I sign up for this program), we would count that as 3 tally marks. However, a couple of others in our department say one patron, one tally mark regardless of how many questions were asked. =20 So we've been asked to research how other libraries count their transactions. I appreciate any help you can provide! ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 12 15:42:32 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Cites & Insights 5:2 available (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Walt_Crawford@notes.rlg.org Subject: Cites & Insights 5:2 available Just in time for Midwinter, Cites & Insights 5:2 (Midwinter 2005) is available for downloading at http://cites.boisestate.edu/civ5i2.pdf The 22-page issue, PDF as always, sports a fresh new look (dating back to 1919--my alma mater has great taste in typefaces) and includes: * Trends & Quick Takes: The hazy crystal ball (a roundup of tech and library tech forecasts) and a few quicker takes * Bibs & Blather: Why this issue appears when it does--and some notes about the format changes. * Interesting & Peculiar Products: eight in all * Perspective: Looking Back 2: Trends and Perspectives, 2001-2004. The longer "second half" of the ten-year retrospective, covering the first 56 issues of Cites & Insights. Reminder: Program and conference reports invited. I already anticipate a few from Midwinter (and elsewhere); more are welcome. Check http://cites.boisestate.edu/reporting.htm for more information. From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 12 15:42:37 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB @ Midwinter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: PUBLIB @ Midwinter Yet one more reminder! What: PUBLIB Get-together at ALA Midwinter When: Friday, January 14, 5:30 - 7:30 Where: Clery's "Located a block from Copley Plaza at the corner of Dartmouth and Columbus, this bistro and bar earned the title of the 2002 Best of Boston: Best Neighborhood bar, serving more than 400 regulars Enjoy one of the 16 draught beers either at the bar, by the bistro windows or by the fireplace in a cozy booth when the fickle weather of New England turns cold. It's the perfect place to meet friends and enjoy a comfortable atmosphere with fast & friendly bartenders. On select nights partake in some karaoke or dance the night away with DJ Rhythm Nights. Located downstairs is the perfect nook for your company functions. This private and roomy space features a full bar and dance floor." It's no-smoking (I think the whole state is). All are welcome--PUBLIBBers, spouses, loved ones, "special friends," vendors, the bored & curious, etc. etc. Usually at Midwinter the group is a little smaller and we get a chance to get to know one another. Hope to see you all there! From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 12 15:42:43 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] A/V equipment rental form (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mary Geist Subject: A/V equipment rental form Dear 'Libbers: Please excuse cross-posting... We still occasionally rent "old-timey" A/V equipment for community use--projector screen, overhead projector, etc. We hope to get a digital projector for borrowing purposes this year also (we have one for in-house use only). Since the replacement cost of this type of equipment is so high, we think we might ought to have users sign a responsibility form, similar to the one we have for meeting room users. Does anyone have a form for A/V equipment rental/use that they could share? I don't really have time to reinvent the wheel this week. If you loan or rent computers, digital projectors, or other "high-dollar" equipment for outside-the-library use, how do you proceed? Is the service available to anyone, or to registered library patrons only? Have you had any problems with the service? Thanks in advance, Mary Mary W. Geist, Interim Director Meherrin Regional Library Richardson Library branch 100 Spring Street Emporia, Virginia 23847 434-634-2539 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 12 15:43:12 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Responses to "new" stickers post (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Julia Aker" Subject: Responses to "new" stickers post Below are the responses I received to the following December post: "We have historically stamped the back of each item with the release date. We've been trying "new" stickers on the spines of our materials and have had particular problems with them sticking to the DVD's. Does anyone use anything that stays on the materials and doesn't leave a sticky residue?" Since sending this out, we have found removable yellow stickers with red lettering from Demco. They are also available from Gaylord. We're hoping they will work. Thanks to everyone who responded! Laurel Goodgion, Wethersfield Library, CT (goodgion@wethersfieldlibrary.org) I have always wondered why the pre-printed "new" labels are offered on permanent labels. Nanette Wargo Donohue, Champaign (IL) Public Library (nwargo@champaign.org): We use removable "New" stickers, then we put label protectors over the top. They're easy to peel off and they don't leave any sort of residue. If you want exact product numbers, feel free to e-mail me back and I'll get them for you. Sharon O'Brien, Mohawk Valley Library System, Schenectady, NY (sobrien@mvls.info2): 2 possible suggestions for your problem of new stickers falling off dvd cases (I'm assuming you're using the stickers that are rectangular and come on a roll.) If you use a dvd case with the clear plastic sleeve for the insert, you can put the sticker inside the sleeve rather than on the outside of the case. Either stick it right on the insert, or you can tape it to the inside of the plastic sleeve (leave the backing on the sticker, cut it off the roll, and tape it in, with the tape sticking to the inside of the sleeve.) The other option is similar, and one that a large library here uses for all of their new materials, including books. Again leave the backing on the sticker, cut it from the roll, and tape it to the outside of the case or book jacket with clear scotch tape or book tape. If you're only going to keep the stickers on for 6 months or a year, the tape generally comes off pretty easily. Just don't use the cloudy invisible scotch tape, as I've found that stuff stays on for life. Marla Wilckens, Great Falls Public Library, MT (mwilckens@mtlib.org): We had the same problem at my library. The traditional "New" stickers were a real pain. We also get lease books from Baker & Taylor. The lease spine designation that comes with the books are a type of pliable clear plastic with an almost stained glass effect of their logo. I thought they would be great as a "New" sticker. I called B&T and they referred me to the company they use. They are a little on the pricey side, but well worth all the work and hassle they save. They seem to stay on until it's time to move the books to the regular shelving. Then they peel off easily with no residue. Even patrons have commented how nice they are. The company already had a template made up for other libraries although they will custom make designs, too. I thought they had a website but can't seem to find the address. But the contact person's information/email is: Arlin Tate SpecTape of Atlanta 770-934-4053 Fax 770-493-8783 Outside Atlanta Calling Area 800-468-4053 atate@spectape-atl.com The circulation staff is *really* pleased with them as they are no longer finding round blue "New" stickers stuck everywhere but on spines of books. (-: Martha Lee, Orion Township Public Library, MI (mlee@tln.org): My staff swears if you put a piece of scotch tape under the new label, it wont leave any residue. You don't have to peel the tape off, just the new sticker. Elizabeth Cuckow, Laramie County Library System, Cheyenne WY (ecuckow@LCLSonline.org): We use round colored dots (Avery, I think) and cover them with a small strip of Mylar to keep them from peeling off. I insist that "my" books (nonfiction) get cleaned with a little bit of Goo-Gone when the Mylar/new sticker combination comes off, because the residue attracts dirt. It doesn't take very long and works very well. Sarah Nagle, Carver County Library - Chaska Branch, MN (snagle@carverlib.org): We use colored ½” dots – Avery 05050. We write the month the book came out on it, and put the stickers to the right or left of the barcode on both sides (we do two barcodes per item, at the top). This way, when the books are checked in, they go in a separate pile and are shelved on the new book shelves ASAP. They don’t get put on the regular shelving carts, where they can sit . . . Then, if our shelves are getting full, we start taking off books of a certain month. Julia Aker, Library Director Jackson County Public Library 303 W. Second St. Seymour, IN 47274-2147 812-522-3412 ext. 223 812-522-5456 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 12 15:43:27 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] [Fwd: Early Registration Deadline / Program Posted] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Diedre Conkling Subject: [Fwd: Early Registration Deadline / Program Posted] I thought some public librarians would/should be interested in this conference. ============================================================ From: WE LEARN Date: 2005/01/12 Wed AM 05:45:54 PST To: Nancy Howard Subject: Early Registration Deadline / Program Posted WE LEARN / Women Expanding - Literacy, Education, Action, Resource, Network 2nd Annual (Net)Working Conference - 2005 Women?s Literacy?..Strengthening the Web Friday & Saturday, March 11-12, 2005 The Inn at Brown University, Providence, RI This is a quick reminder -- Early Registration Deadline is fast approaching... January 15 (postmark). Also, we have posted the first draft of the program schedule and workshops. Confirmed Presenters: ? Mary Belenky ? Ujwala Samant ? Jenny Horsman ? Klaudia Rivera EARLY Registration Deadline: January 15, 2005 (15% discount) Registration deadline: February 28, 2005 For general information/registration/travel: http://www.litwomen.org/conferences/2005/flyer.html Program & Workshop Schedule: http://www.litwomen.org/conferences/2005/Program.pdf Registration: WE LEARN Membership Rate // Two-day $80.00 | One-day $45.00 (Basic Membership is $5.00) Non-Membership Rate // Two-day $100.00 | One-Day $55.00 ABE Student Rate // Two-Day $15.00 | One-Day $10.00 We have a limited number of ABE student scholarships & work exchange options for the conference. ? For ABE students only, we can help with registration fees and some travel expenses: http://www.litwomen.org/conferences/2005/ABEscholarship.rtf ? For Americorp/VISTA volunteers, college or graduate students & part-time teachers , we have a limited number of work exchange opportunities available. This will help offset registration fees ONLY: http://www.litwomen.org/conferences/2005/workexchange.rtf For more details, go to: http://www.litwomen.org/welearn.html Or contact: Mev Miller, Ed.D., Director / 401-383-4374 / welearn@litwomen.org WE LEARN Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network www.litwomen.org/welearn.html Mev Miller, Ed.D., Coordinator 182 Riverside Ave. Cranston, RI 02910 401-383-4374 401-383-4374 (fax) welearn@litwomen.org ============================================================ Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR 97365 Phone & Fax: 541-265-3066 http://lcld.library-blogs.net/ Work: diedre@mail.crsn.lib.or.us Home: diedrec@charter.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 12 15:43:33 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Interfiling Spanish materials (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Susan.Anderson@ci.austin.tx.us Subject: Interfiling Spanish materials We had a question from a patron recently regarding Spanish language collections. Are there any public libraries that interfile their Spanish language books with their English language books? Susan Anderson Managing Librarian for Centralized Selection Austin Public Library From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 12 15:43:56 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:35 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] re: tally marks (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 12:25:21 -0800 (PST) From: george bergstrom To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] re: tally marks Counting statistics is of course an age old question. But, as long as your department can come to an agreement and you all try to count in a consistent manner, the ups and downs should reflect the trends, regardless of whether the numbers are exactly accurate. Here we try to count questions not people, but it can be hard sometimes. Should a patron who wants holds placed on all 11 Lemony Snicket books be marked as only one transaction (especially if after each book they want to know their position on the list?) Good luck! George --- PUBLIB wrote: > >> However, a couple of others in our department say > one > patron, one tally mark regardless of how many > questions were asked. > The gate count is of patrons, your count is of > questions. If one person > asks three discrete questions (not understandable > spin-offs of one > reference interview): it's three hash marks. Easiest > definition might be: > did they leave the desk? return later and ask > something else? Two > questions. Did they stay at desk and ask a couple of > questions of > interviewing librarian? One long question... (Think > of it as the Step Away > Rule...) > Unless of course (it happens) they march up to > the desk and > announce "I have two questions..." Then? take them > at their word and count > accordingly! > > ------------- > Sara Weissman > Reference/Morris County Library > http://www.mclib.info > > ===== George C.A. Bergstrom Computer Lab Technician Vigo County Public Library One Library Square Terre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 232 - 1113 x. 403 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today! http://my.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 13:50:05 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Wikipedia (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Joe Schallan Subject: Re: Wikipedia Elizabeth Thomsen wrote: > But the beauty of the Wikipedia (and > other Wiki projects) is that instead > of *someone* overseeing the edits, > *everyone* is overseeing the edits. [snip] > I was surprised at the quality of > most of the articles I read, and when > I happened to find an error in one, > I corrected it. We're professionally oriented to appreciating the value of authority, so something like a Wiki can be mildly disturbing to us. In the case of a Wiki project, the authority is the community of users/writers. In theory, the community constitutes an invisible hand that constantly pushes articles toward greater accuracy and provides vigilance against error and vandalism. For a Wiki to work, however, the community must be large and active. In this regard I find Wikis sometimes weak -- the body of users/writers for many topics isn't large enough. There are too many topics of interest to too few people. This will continue to be a shortcoming -- especially for more arcane topics -- until a critical mass of people who care about each topic is reached. That may prove difficult. Because of the above, one finds many articles initially contributed with no further elaborations or corrections. And because of the above, one finds many topics waiting for articles to be written, or articles that are stubs. (In Wiki parlance, a stub is a topic that needs further work by the community.) One strength of a Wiki is that for a certain topic there will be an interested community, and the result will be an article that is surprisingly thorough. Like Elizabeth, I've contributed to Wikipedia, though these days I find Wikitravel (www.wikitravel.org) to be a lot of fun. For an example of what I'm talking about, see the article I wrote for Dubuque, Iowa (my home town) in Wikitravel, or the ones for Phoenix and Tucson, to which I have contributed. (It seems that only two or three people have contributed to Phoenix and Tucson, and they remain stublike in nature.) All librarians with a bent for writing and research (and that *should* be a lot of us) ought to get involved. Writing for a Wiki is fun, and it lets us exercise the research skills and good judgment we're so proud of. Participation by librarians can only improve the product. Joe Schallan Phoenix From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 13:50:09 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Questions: automatic tape dispenser (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sandra Robbers" Subject: Questions: automatic tape dispenser Do any libraries use an automatic tape dispenser? The public library in Eau Claire (WI) is considering purchasing an automatic tape dispenser to help with preparing items going in courier (improve efficiency & cut down on repetitive motion injuries). Prices of units range from $88 to $500. The library is looking for a dispenser that can handle removable tape with a one inch core. They are wondering if any other libraries have experience with these dispensers. If so, what is your experience and would you recommend any particular dispenser? Please respond directly to Becky Ford, illstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us Thanks much. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sandy Robbers, Director robbers@ifls.lib.wi.us 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 Thu Jan 13 13:50:22 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: RFID in libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Troxclair, Debbie" Subject: RE: RFID in libraries We are using RFID tags in our books. So far, I don't have any drawbacks or advice because we just began. It seems expensive and time consuming to retro, but we are now getting our new books with the tags already in place. We just began the shelf-reading portion of the project this past Monday, and in 1 hour per day (3 hours total), we have already found about a dozen Catalog problems and another dozen that were misshelved. Thank you. Debbie Troxclair Jefferson Parish Library 4747 W. Napoleon Metairie, LA 70001 dtroxclair@jefferson.lib.la.us (504) 838-1108 "Don't put all your hypes in one home page." Topic No. 16 Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 18:41:45 -0800 (PST) From: "Whistler Public Library" To: publib Subject: RFID in libraries Message-ID: We are planning the construction of a new library facility and are seriously looking at RFID tags. If you are using RFID, are there any drawbacks etc that you could warn me of? Thanks very much! Joan Richoz Library Director Whistler Public Library 4329 Main Street Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 Tel: 604 932-5564 Fax: 604-932-0664 e-mail: jrichoz@whistlerlibrary.ca website: www.whistlerlibrary.ca *********** From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 13:50:34 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Staff use of the library (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Stephie Carlile" Subject: Staff use of the library Hey-O! Here at Berwyn, we do have staff cards available for those who do not = reside in Berwyn. Generally, staff do not pay fines for overdue = materials, although the director has suggested that maybe certain = staffers should pay fines. This is because some of the staffers keep = interlibrary loan books & new materials for far longer than they really = should, and the director feels that this is abuse of the 'no fines for = staff' policy. We do not charge for cards, be they for staff or patrons. We do have a = system in place for indivuduals who live in unserved areas, where they = have to pay for cards, but to date we've not had a patron ask about = purchasing a card. Fines do accrue on staff cards, but are waived. Hope this helps! Stephanie Carlile Circulation Supervisor Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave. Berwyn, Illinois, 60402 (708) 795-8000, Ext. 3059 Stephie@BerwynLibrary.net *My views are my own - my library wouldn't want them.* :) Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King = Jr. ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 13 13:50:41 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Interfiling Spanish materials (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Grace-Ellen McCrann Subject: Re: Interfiling Spanish materials 12 January 2005 We're not a public library, but we interfile our foreign language books. We have a reasonably large collection of Chinese language books for example (20,000-30,000 titles) that are in support of our Asian Studies Department. All these books are interfiled in their LC call numbers and we've had no problems --- so far :>) Our patrons seem to find it useful to have everything on a particular topic shelved together, regardless of language. In our particular college there is a very large foreign-speaking student population (our undergraduates speak 90 languages), but all our students for whom English is not their first language have to pass an English language examination as part of their application procedure. Some foreign language speaking students are better at English than others of course, but they all have some abilities in English. Kind regards, Grace-Ellen Grace-Ellen McCrann Chief, Reference & Government Documents Divisions The City College of New York Cohen Library, 2nd Floor 138th Street & Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031 (212) 650 5073 gemscot@yahoo.com ------------------ --- Susan.Anderson@ci.austin.tx.us wrote: We had a question from a patron recently regarding Spanish language collections. Are there any public libraries that interfile their Spanish language books with their English language books? Susan Anderson Managing Librarian for Centralized Selection Austin Public Library __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 13:50:46 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: PUBLIB digest 2979 (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 17:46:10 -0500 From: Kim Villasenor To: plib2@webjunction.org Subject: RE: [PUBLIB] RE: PUBLIB digest 2979 (fwd) I'm surprised these people don't look at the ratings. I am particularly suspicious of movies that aren't rated. Sundance and IFC channels on cable are notorious for unrated movies and are rarely suitable for young children. Kim Villasenor New Madison Public Library New Madison OH email: newmad@oplin.org A library is . . . "a place full of presents waiting to be opened." -Phyllis Root From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 13:50:54 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Interfiling Spanish materials (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:49:47 -0500 From: Rosemarie Lewis To: Susan.Anderson@ci.austin.tx.us Cc: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] Interfiling Spanish materials I work at a very small branch (3000 sq. ft.) and because of space limitations, I had considered interfiling the two languages. However, when we saw the materials on the shelf together, it was really quite confusing. I don't know if everyone feels this way, but for me and my staff, it was hard to switch from one language to the other when shelf reading. There is one branch in our system that interfiles, but they're even smaller than we are. If space is not an issue, I don't recommend it. We do interfile our children's nonfiction with the adult and YA stuff, in both languages, but the language sections are separate. -- Rosemarie Lewis Librarian II Miami-Dade Public Library System www.mdpls.org On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:03:00 -0800 (PST), Susan.Anderson@ci.austin.tx.us wrote: > We had a question from a patron recently regarding Spanish language > collections. Are there any public libraries that interfile their Spanish > language books with their English language books? > Susan Anderson > Managing Librarian for Centralized Selection > Austin Public Library > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 13:51:25 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] earphones for public Internet workstations (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Melissa Kiser" Subject: earphones for public Internet workstations Hello, Recently I volunteered to investigate the price of earphones, the kind that you use with a personal CD player, or like the ones you get on the airplane. We are thinking about selling them at cost to patrons who want a pair of earphones so they can hear the Internet. I haven't found any in Demco, Brodart or Gaylord. I am looking for basic, really cheap ones--no retractable cords or anything like that. Has anyone bought anything like this in bulk, for cheap? *************************************************** Melissa Kiser Harlan Branch Library Manager 17530 State Road 37 P.O. Box 314 Harlan, IN 46743-0314 *************************************************** From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 13:51:29 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Romance Writers of America (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Henry, Becky" Subject: Romance Writers of America RWA Librarian's Day Cathie Linz, the Romance Writers of America's Library Liaison, is looking for a few good librarians in or around the Reno, Nevada area to help her publicize RWA's 2005 Librarian's Day program. Librarian's Day is a special program focusing on romance fiction and romance readers' advisory work and the 2005 Librarians Day program will be held in Reno on Wednesday July 27. Speakers include Nora Roberts, Jayne Ann Krentz, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Linda Howard, and Suzanne Brockmann. Any librarian who is willing to help Cathie find ways to promote this program to other librarians in the area is encouraged to contact her at CathieLinz@aol.com for more details. More information and registration details for RWA's Librarian's Day 2005 will be available on the RWA website www.rwanational.org in late February. Becky Henry Senior Coordinator, Arabian Library Scottsdale (AZ) Public Library System 480-312-6225 (voice) 480-312-6220 (fax) bhenry@scottsdaleaz.gov From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 13:51:34 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reference statistics (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Kathy Smuz Subject: Reference statistics We count each question as a separate transaction, regardless of how many are asked by one individual. I'm sure we've all had patrons who say, "And while I have you..." and then go on with a very long list of questions. Which, of course, we answer graciously. I suppose it comes down to whether you want to know how many patrons you have served, or how many actual questions you have answered, and we opted for the latter. -- Kathy Smuz Dunedin Public Library 223 Douglas Ave. Dunedin, FL 34698 (727) 298-3080 FAX (727) 209-3088 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 22:03:01 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: Travel Books - Mobil Guides (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 13:42:38 -0600 From: Bruce Brigell To: publib@webjunction.org Subject: RE: Travel Books - Mobil Guides The Wall Street Journal from 1/12 sheds a little more light on the situation at Exxon Mobil. The staff of the Travel Guides have been let go but they say that the 2006 editions will appear on schedule. See a snip from the article below. ************************************* Mobil Guide to Restructure By Avery Johnson 12 January 2005 The Wall Street Journal D3 (Copyright (c) 2005, Dow Jones & Company, Inc.) Mobil Travel Guide, a venerable guidebook fixture among travelers -- and a longstanding producer of ratings for restaurants and hotels -- didn't rehire its contracted editorial staff last week and embarked on a restructuring. The guides on store shelves won't disappear, and the 2006 titles will be published in about a year, as planned, says Kenneth Cohen, president of the Exxon Mobil Corp. subsidiary that runs the brand. ******************************************************** Bruce Brigell Coordinator of Information Services Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton St. Skokie, IL 60077 847/324-3142 847/673-7797 [fax] bbrigell@skokielibrary.info -----Original Message----- Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 18:33:31 -0800 (PST) From: "Sarah Nagle" To: publib Subject: Travel Books - Mobil Guides Message-ID: Just read on Publishersweekly.com that operations at Mobil Travel Guides were abruptly shut down last week. Sarah Nagle Reference Coordinator Carver County Library 4 City Hall Plaza Chaska, MN 55318 email snagle@carverlib.org Phone: 952-227-1513 Fax: 952-279-1510 From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 22:03:20 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Staff development games for bus ride (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Julia Aker" Subject: Staff development games for bus ride Fellow librarians, On February 21, most of our staff and several staff members from a neighboring library are riding in a school bus for just over an hour to tour other libraries. After introductions, the committee wants to spend the time on the bus doing some constructive games/activities. Do you have any favorite games or activities that are conducive to riding on a school bus (or do you recommend sedation)? Julia Aker, Library Director Jackson County Public Library 303 W. Second St. Seymour, IN 47274-2147 812-522-3412 ext. 223 812-522-5456 fax From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 22:10:56 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: bus ride Message-ID: >>Do you have any favorite games or activities that are conducive to riding on a school bus 1) Camp songs (my husband and I were destined to marry when it turned out we knew the same camp songs?!) 2) Spitballs ..pulling pigtails..speaking in pig Latin so other people on the bus won't understand you. 3) (Seriously) ..everyone to bring his/her favorite book ..and then pass them around after each stop. 4) (or) different activity between each stop. Between A and B, call out a state, who can name state capitol? Between B and C, let's see your favorite book. Between D and E, write your hobby/avocation on a slip of paper and pass it back. Just don't wake the folks who want to get some shut eye?! --------------- Sara Weissman Morris County Library http://www.mclib.info From plib2 at webjunction.org Thu Jan 13 22:11:15 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:36 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Thanks for Terminal (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Pat Lawson" Subject: Thanks for Terminal Thanks, Pub Libbers-- You have come through again--in response to my request for a spare GIS OPAC, GIS is shipping us a terminal from inventory. That is great service on their part. Also North Haddonfield (NJ) Public Library is upgrading, and will send us a terminal through the state delivery system. An heir and a spare. Thanks to both -- Pat -- Patricia Lawson Phillipsburg Free Public Library 200 Frost Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 www.pburglib.com "Anyone who acts as if freedom's defenses are to be found in suppression and suspicion and fear, confesses a doctrine alien to America." Dwight D. Eisenhower -- From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 14 15:56:44 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Animal Farm (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan Stonesifer" Subject: Animal Farm 4 hours after reading the Publib posting yesterday, an eight-year-old came up to me at our very busy children's desk and asked for (drum roll, please) the book of Animal Farm, because the DVD looked soooo good. See, there's another good reason to keep up with the Publib postings! Susan Susan L. Stonesifer Manager, Glenwood Branch Library Howard County (MD) Libraries 2350 Rt. 97, Cooksville, MD 21723 410/313-5580 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 14 15:56:59 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] IFRT Report Number 55, Winter 2004/2005 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: IFRT Report Number 55, Winter 2004/2005 IFRT Report Number 55, Winter 2004/2005 http://www.nd.edu/~jarcher/ifrtreport/no55/contents55.html Current and Back Issues http://www.nd.edu/~jarcher/ifrtreport/home.html How to Join IFRT http://www.ala.org/ala/ifrt/ifrtorg/joinifrt/joinifrt.htm "Welcome to the IFRT Report a publication of the American Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Round Table. It is a newsletter of current events, opinion, commentary and analysis promoting discussion of activities, programs and problems in intellectual freedom of libraries and librarians. Comments, suggestions or contributions for future issues may be directed to the ALA's IFRT Staff Liaison, the Editor or any member of he Publications Committee." From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 14 15:57:18 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] The Passing of Stephen Boyles (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Jean Armour Polly Subject: The Passing of Stephen Boyles Hi, I was a co-founder of PUBLIB back in 1992, I don't post very often anymore, but I need to take a moment to mention the passing of Stephen Boyles. He passed away on Monday January 10, at the age of 48. Many librarians will remember Steve from Tech-Logic, and before that Library Guardian. He was a fixture at ALA and state library conventions as a knowledgeable and witty developer. Steve blended his understanding technology and libraries and his passionate love of the US Constitution into his products. He was a co-inventor of US patent 6,738,901 for "Smart Card Controlled Internet Access," which is now assigned to 3M. I have contact information for his family if anyone would like to express condolences to the family. We have lost a good friend in Libraryland. -- Jean Armour Polly Assistant Director Administrator of Systems and Technology Liverpool Public Library 310 Tulip Street Liverpool, NY 13088 voice: 315.457.0310 ext 104 fax: 315.453.7867 email:jp@mailbox.lpl.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 Jan 14 15:57:50 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Third-party access to patron info (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jerry Kuntz" Subject: Third-party access to patron info I'm torn between admiration and being deeply troubled by some developing scripts and services like LibraryELF (currently in beta): http://www.libraryelf.com/ What I admire is they offer services that definitely fill a gap that online library systems either don't offer or which may not have been implemented locally: pre-overdue email notices and nice graphic calendar displays, for example. Plus they offer the benefit of combining data from separate library system accounts a person might have (a public library card and university library card, for instance.) But other aspects of this are worrisome. Users are asked to give their library card numbers and PINs to a third company. They are encouraged to combine user activity of different family members into one user account--a feature that many public library users have asked for, but which our professional guidelines discourage. With the card number and PIN, the third party can also access names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses stored in the library's patron records. In effect, users are consenting to give away the privacy of their library accounts that the library itself has worked hard to protect. Maybe this has been discussed in some library blogs already, but I haven't seen it mentioned on the listservs I frequent... -- Jerry Kuntz Electronic Resources Consultant Ramapo Catskill Library System jkuntz@rcls.org -- From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 14 15:57:57 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Computer Disk Vending (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Patricia J. Auriene" Subject: Computer Disk Vending Does anyone there use floppy disk vending machines? We have an old Hamilton cdv. Hamilton no longer makes them. I haven't been able to track down any other vendors so far that make them. Thanks Pat ___________________________________ Pat Auriene Technical Services Manager Fountaindale Public Library District 300 W. Briarcliff Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Voice: 630-759-2102 ext. 4154 Fax: 630-759-9314 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 14 15:58:06 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: reference statistics (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rebecca Bronson Subject: Re: reference statistics We count questions rather than patrons, so if one person asks five questions, we give them five clicks. (We have a clicker-type counter at each public service desk, including circ and in our archives.) -- Rebecca Bronson Reference Librarian Handley Regional Library 871 Tasker Rd. P.O. Box 1300 Stephens City, VA 22655 540-869-9000 voice 540-869-9001 fax rbronson@hrl.lib.state.va.us www.hrl.lib.state.va.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 14 21:34:51 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:37 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Security cases for AV materials (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Moon, Ruth" Subject: Security cases for AV materials Dear PUBLIB members: I am not a member of this list, and I apologize if this is an old question. I did search the archives and found a few helpful emails, but most of them were older; it seems that we are only now beginning to deal with a problem that most libraries had several years ago. We need some security cases for our VHS, DVDs, CDs, and Books on Tape. I have looked at the products in the Gaylord, Highsmith, DEMCO, and Brodart catalogs, and I really can't tell much from the text or pictures. I have three major concerns- 1) ease of use to the patron; 2) ease of use to the staff; 3) safety and security of the materials. I would appreciate any first hand testimonials or complaints about these cases that would help me make an informed decision. Please send directly to me since I am not a subscriber, and I would be happy to summarize for the list or provide a summary on request. Thanks, Ruth Moon, Librarian College of the Redwoods Learning Resource Center 7351 Tompkins Hill Road Eureka, CA 95501 707-476-4263 ruth-moon@redwoods.edu http://www.redwoods.edu/eureka/library   From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Jan 15 21:30:24 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:38 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Salinas PL to close June 17. (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: KTDyer@aol.com Subject: Re: Salinas PL to close June 17. =20 >From Don Roalkvam posted to _alta-l@ala.org_ (mailto:alta-l@ala.org) :=20 Salinas Staff Gets Termination Notices=20 All 33 FTE employees of the Salinas (Calif.) Public Library have received=20 60-day layoff notices from the city informing them they will no longer have= a=20 job after June 17. City Manager David Mora and a human-resources=20 representative began meeting with employees individually at all three branc= hes January 8=20 to deliver the notices, the Salinas Californian reported January 12. =20 After months of uncertainty generated by a grim budget that induced the=20 council to vote to close =20 all three of the city=E2=80=99s libraries, followed by the=20 failure =20 of two tax measures, SPL staffers now have to decide either to=20 find other employment or hope for the success of another possible ballot me= asure =E2=80=94this time with language specifically calling for library funding= =E2=80=94that the=20 Friends group hopes to place before voters by November. Employees will be=20 placed on a call-back list for two years if the city should reopen the=20 libraries.=20 Jayne Wilsey, a librarian at the city=E2=80=99s Steinbeck branch since 1991= , said in=20 the January 14 Monterey County Herald that she has an MLS but doubts she=20 would quality for an administrative assistant post under current city guide= lines.=20 =E2=80=9CIt=E2=80=99s very difficult to make a decision at this point. We d= on=E2=80=99t know if the=20 library will be closed for three months or three years,=E2=80=9D said Richa= rd Allyn,=20 who has worked at Steinbeck since 1975. =E2=80=9CWe=E2=80=99re not looked a= t as people. We=E2=80=99 re looked at as salaries to be lopped off the budget. They don=E2=80=99t kn= ow what=20 they are doing to our lives.=E2=80=9D=20 Posted January 14, 2005. =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 Mon Jan 17 21:22:56 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FTRF Report to Council 2005 Midwinter Meeting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: FTRF Report to Council 2005 Midwinter Meeting 2004*2005 ALA CD#22 (2005 ALA Midwinter Meeting) Freedom to Read Foundation REPORT TO COUNCIL 2005 Midwinter Conference*Boston, Massachusetts It is with great sadness that I present this report in the place of our friend and colleague Gordon Conable, who was President of the Freedom to Read Foundation and a member of the ALA Council. Gordon died unexpectedly this past Wednesday, January 12, as he was preparing to attend this meeting. Gordon was an unsurpassed champion of intellectual freedom, a wise and generous mentor to many, and a consummate librarian who was a true leader of our profession. He gave many years of dedicated service to the Freedom to Read Foundation, serving as Treasurer, Vice-President, and seven years as President. Above all things, Gordon cherished and adored his wife, Irene, and his son, Teddy. He absolutely beamed whenever he spoke of them. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. The Foundation has established a fund in Gordon’s name, which will be used to advance the causes to which Gordon was most devoted and for which he worked most passionately. Irene has asked that any gifts in Gordon’s name be directed to this fund. Building on Gordon’s contributions and those of so many others, the work of the Foundation continues. I am pleased to report on the Foundation’s activities since the 2004 Annual Conference: THE USA PATRIOT ACT AND LIBRARY PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY The right to read and access information in the library anonymously, without government interference, is a bedrock of intellectual freedom. FTRF remains steadfast in its efforts to defend this right by opposing portions of the USA PATRIOT Act and other laws threatening readers’ rights to privacy and confidentiality. In one key challenge to the USA PATRIOT Act, John Doe and ACLU v. Ashcroft, we saw a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) who challenged an FBI-issued National Security Letter (NSL) ordering the ISP to turn over certain user records. On September 29, Judge Marrero of the Southern District of New York ruled that the NSL provision in Section 505 of the USA PATRIOT Act, which permits the FBI to compel the production of information without judicial review, is an unconstitutional infringement on the rights assured to all of us by the Bill of Rights. His decision is stayed pending the government’s appeal. FTRF will continue to support the plaintiffs as amicus curiae, joining the American Library Association (ALA) and the American Booksellers for Free Expression (ABFFE). The Foundation, in partnership with the ACLU, challenged the FBI’s refusal to respond to a Freedom of Information Act request concerning the Bureau’s use of Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act in ACLU v. Department of Justice. The District Court in Washington, D.C., ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, and in June 2004, the FBI began to release relevant records and documents. These include a memorandum demonstrating that the FBI invoked its Section 215 authority just a few weeks after Attorney General Ashcroft stated public ally that those powers had never been used; internal FBI memoranda advising FBI agents that the USA PATRIOT Act could be used to obtain information about persons not connected in any way to terrorism, espionage, or criminal activity; and the procedural rules governing the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. We hope for similar success in Muslim Community Association of Ann Arbor v. Ashcroft, the facial legal challenge to Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act, which amends the business records provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to permit FBI agents to obtain all types of business records, including library records, without a showing of probable cause. The District Court heard oral arguments on the government’s motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ complaint in December 2003. We are still awaiting a decision in the case. FTRF joined with other civil liberties groups in opposing portions of the Intelligence Reform Act of 2004, which would have expanded law enforcement’s ability to demand records without government review. While some of the provisions FTRF opposed were eliminated from the legislation, troubling provisions for national standards for driver’s licenses were retained and adopted as law. This year, we anticipate a full debate over Section 215 and other provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act as the 2005 sunset date for Section 215 draws closer. The ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee is urging everyone to sign the Reader Privacy Petition encouraging the amendment of Section 215; it is available online at www.readerprivacy.com. PRESERVING THE FREEDOM TO READ: NEW LITIGATION The Freedom to Read Foundation works to safeguard everyone’s freedom to read, view, and listen by participating in lawsuits brought to defend First Amendment rights and the right to freely access information. Since the Foundation last reported to Council, it has joined in the following lawsuits: Kaczynski v. United States of America: The Foundation partnered with the Society of American Archivists (SAA) to file an amicus curiae brief urging the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower court’s decision allowing the government to withhold public access to the original writings of Ted Kaczynski, who pled guilty to the “Unabomber” crimes. The government has refused to release Kaczynski’s original journals, which he desires to donate to the University of Michigan. The brief filed by FTRF and the SAA asserted that the documents in question should be preserved and made accessible to scholars, researchers, and the public, without taking a position on the how this objective is achieved. Chiras v. Miller: FTRF filed an amicus brief with ABBFE and the National Coalition Against Censorship in support of author Daniel Chiras and a group of students and parents who are fighting the Texas State Board of Education’s decision to reject Chiras’ textbook, Environmental Science: Creating a Sustainable Future. The board refused to adopt Chiras’ text for use in Texas high-school environmental science classes because it believed the textbook was “anti-Christian” and “anti-free enterprise.” The plaintiffs have appealed the decision of the District Court, which ruled that the school board could reject textbooks if it disagrees with the author’s viewpoint when its viewpoint discrimination is “reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns.” The case is pending before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. FTRF also is monitoring The Center and Hernandez v. Lingle, a lawsuit filed by the ACLU on behalf of a library user in Hawaii who was ejected from the library by a security guard for viewing the website www.gayhawaii.com. The guard relied upon a state trespass statute that gives public officials broad powers to ban individuals from using public spaces. FTRF is not currently a party to this lawsuit. CONTINUING LITIGATION The Foundation is involved in several other lawsuits addressing First Amendment rights. I am pleased to report the Foundation’s success in the following cases: Ashcroft v. American Civil Liberties Union (formerly ACLU v. Reno): On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the injunction barring enforcement of the Children’s Online Protection Act (COPA), a law that proposes restrictions on Internet content deemed “harmful to minors.” The Court concluded that the plaintiffs are likely to prevail on their claim that COPA unconstitutionally burdens free speech, holding that “content-based prohibitions, enforced by severe criminal penalties, have the constant potential to be a repressive force in the lives of a free people.” The Court returned the case to the District Court of Eastern Pennsylvania for a trial to determine whether COPA is the least restrictive means of achieving the government’s goal of protecting children from seeing sexually explicit materials online. Video Software Dealers Association, et al. v. Maleng: On July 15, Judge Robert Lasnik struck down the Washington State law barring the sale or rental to minors of any video game containing depictions of violence directed against “public enforcement officers,” ruling the law was an unconstitutional restriction on speech. FTRF participated as an amicus curiae in the lawsuit with other members of the Media Coalition. Center for Democracy and Technology v. Pappert (formerly Center for Democracy and Technology v. Fisher): The Center for Democracy and Technology succeeded in their legal challenge to a Pennsylvania statute that allowed a Pennsylvania district attorney or the state’s Attorney General to order ISPs*including libraries*to block access to specified Web sites. On September 10, the District Court struck down the law, finding that it had resulted in the blocking of access to more than one million wholly innocent Web sites while having little effect on the approximately 400 child pornography sites targeted by the law. New Times, Inc. v. Isaacks: This defamation lawsuit sought damages from an alternative newspaper in Dallas after it published a satirical article critical of the officials’ actions in jailing a 13 year-old boy. On September 6, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in favor of the newspaper. FTRF joined in an amicus curiae brief supporting the defendants. The Foundation is also involved in these actions: FCC petition for reconsideration: This petition before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asks the agency to reconsider and reverse its decision to impose penalties on NBC for airing an allegedly indecent comment made by the singer Bono during the 2003 Golden Globe Awards. FTRF is one of several organizations that joined together to file the petition after the FCC reversed its original order, which had concluded that Bono’s comment, taken in context, was not indecent or obscene. The petition also urges the FCC to set aside new rules imposing more stringent punishment on broadcasters for indecency. The petition remains pending before the FCC. United States v. Irwin Schiff, et al.: After the federal government successfully sought a temporary restraining order against Irwin Schiff and his publisher, Freedom Books, forbidding them to publish Mr. Schiff’s book, The Federal Mafia: How Government Illegally Imposes and Unlawfully Collects Income Taxes, the Foundation filed an amicus brief opposing the court’s use of prior restraint against the book in order to defend the principle that the First Amendment protects even fringe opinions or beliefs. On August 9, the Ninth Circuit handed down a decision affirming the lower court’s order, that Schiff’s book is deceptive commercial speech and therefore not protected by the First Amendment. Yahoo!, Inc. v. La Ligue Contre Le Racisme et L’Antisemitisme is an ongoing case involving criminal charges that have been filed against the CEO of Yahoo! and monetary penalties assessed in French courts against the company for allowing the sale of Internet auction items and the posting of book excerpts on its Web site related to the Nazi regime. Such activities violate French law but are fully protected speech under the American First Amendment. La Ligue Contre Le Racisme et L’Antisemitisme and the French Union of Jewish Students initiated the legal action against Yahoo! in France and won the initial lawsuit. Subsequently, Yahoo! filed suit in the United States to obtain a ruling on the validity of the French court’s order in light of its users’ First Amendment rights. After the District Court judge ruled that the First Amendment barred any enforcement of the French court’s order in the U.S., the two French groups filed an appeal before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. That court reversed the ruling on the grounds that the District Court lacked jurisdiction over the French parties. FTRF has now joined in an amicus curiae brief supporting Yahoo!’s petition for rehearing or rehearing en banc before the entire panel of judges serving on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. As detailed in earlier reports, the FTRF board believes that the free expression and intellectual property rights affected by the lawsuit*both at home and abroad*must be rigorously defended. STATE HARMFUL TO MINORS LAWS & INTERNET CONTENT LAWS The Freedom to Read Foundation has participated as a plaintiff in several lawsuits challenging state laws that criminalize the distribution or display of materials deemed “harmful to minors.” I am pleased to report our success in Shipley, Inc. v. Long (formerly Shipley, Inc. v. Huckabee), a First Amendment challenge to recent amendments made to the Arkansas “harmful to minors” display statute. On November 16, 2004, U.S. District Court Judge G. Thomas Eisele ruled the display portions of Arkansas’ “harmful to minors” law unconstitutional. The state has not yet decided whether it will file an appeal. On October 5, the District Court granted summary judgment to the government in Athenaco, Ltd. v. Cox, a lawsuit challenging a Michigan statute that makes it unlawful for any person to allow minors to examine sexually explicit material that is “harmful to minors.” The other First Amendment organizations joining FTRF to bring the suit include ABFFE, the Association of American Publishers, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and several Michigan booksellers. The court based its decision on statements made by the government’s attorneys, who claimed that the statute should be narrowly interpreted and would have limited effect on free expression. FTRF and its partners have not filed an appeal. The Foundation joined with several other plaintiffs to file ABFFE v. Petro (formerly Booksellers, Inc. v. Taft), a lawsuit challenging Ohio’s amendment to its “harmful to juveniles” law that affects both print and Internet content. On September 27, the District Court sustained in part and overruled in part both parties’ motions for summary judgment. The parties are now waiting on an expanded opinion explaining the court’s judgment. FTRF and its co-plaintiffs won in PSINet v. Chapman when the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on June 24 upheld the permanent injunction forbidding enforcement of Virginia’s Internet content law. After the Fourth Circuit rejected the government’s petition for rehearing, the government decided not to seek an appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision upholding free expression rights is now final. The State of Arizona has decided to appeal the decision of the District Court awarding summary judgment in favor of FTRF and other plaintiffs in ACLU v. Goddard (formerly ACLU v. Napolitano), which challenges the constitutionality of the state’s “harmful to minors” Internet content law. The case is pending before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. FTRF continues to monitor Southeast Booksellers v. McMasters (formerly Southeast Booksellers Association v. Condon), a lawsuit filed by members of the Media Coalition to overturn an amendment to the South Carolina “harmful to minors” law that sweeps in visual matter communicated via the Internet. The District Court has ordered a hearing on the merits of the case. FUNDRAISING AND MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The Foundation Board members are intensifying our efforts to increase membership, including encouraging more ALA chapters, state school media associations, and students to join the organization. Challenges to the freedom to read are growing, and the Foundation needs your support more than ever. To become a member of the Freedom to Read Foundation, please send a check to: Freedom to Read Foundation 50 E. Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 You also can use a credit card to join the Foundation. Call (800) 545-2433 ext. 4226 or visit us online at www.ftrf.org to use our secure online donation form. Respectfully submitted, John W. Berry President, Freedom to Read Foundation From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 17 21:23:26 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:39 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Position: Technology Department Head- Niles District Library- Michigan (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Nancy Studebaker" Subject: Position: Technology Department Head- Niles District Library- Michigan We are accepting resumes from librarians who can provide leadership to a team of ten para-professionals working in circulation, technical services and our computer lab. We value experience, energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humor. Responsibilities will include planning, organizing, developing and overseeing all aspects of the library's use of technology; supervision of the circulation manager, tech services manager and computer lab manager; development and maintenance of the library's web site; administration and maintenance of library's automation software and maintenance of hardware; all cataloging and processing; all circulation activities; administration of the library's local-area-network; security of all the library's computers and networks; and development of training programs for both public and staff in use of technology. This position requires a MLS and two years of relevant library experience, incuding strong supervisory experience. The library offers excellent benefits including health, dental and life insurance; seven paid holidays, two weeks paid vacation and many opportunities for professional development. The starting range for this position is $35,500 - $40,000 depending on qualifications. We are a 40,000 square foot public library serving 25,565 people in the southwest corner of Michigan, just ten miles from Notre Dame University and South Bend, Indiana. Each month, nearly three thousand patrons use our eighteen-station computer lab which offers T-1 Internet access as well as computer classes. Our computer lab is staffed with two-and-a-half FTE employees who are capable and dedicated. Cataloging and processing of the roughly 4,500 items purchased by the library each year is carried out by two full-time, fun-loving staff members in technical services. Three FTE employees provide outstanding public service while using Dynix to circulate well over 160,000 items each year. Send resume to: Niles District Library Nancy Studebaker, Director nstudebaker@nileslibrary.com or 620 E Main Niles, MI 49120 CLASS VII JOB TITLE: TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIBRARIAN/ DEPARTMENT HEAD Reports to: Director Preferred Qualifications: * Five years library experience Required Competencies: * Considerable knowledge, skill and ability in every phase of the public library field. * Good ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. * Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates and the general public. * Strong knowledge of library automation systems, local-area-network administration, web page design, trends in computers and technology. * Attention to detail. * Familiarity with library collection. * Demonstrated understanding of office and library software applications. * Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment. * Excellent supervisory skills. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Circulation Manager, Computer Lab Manager, Tech Services Manager Essential Functions: * Plans, organizes and implements the library's use of technology. * Plans, organizes and implements technical services. * Plans, organizes and implements circulation services. * Plans, organizes and implements all services offered in the computer lab. * Is responsible for administration, maintenance and efficient utilization of the library's integrated library automation system. * Is responsible for maintenance, updating and usability of the library's web site. * Administers all library computer networks. * Assures security of all library's computers and networks. * Trains both public and staff in use of technology. * Assures proper and timely maintenance of library's computers and peripherals. * Develops and implements plans for continued improvement in the library's use of technology. * Provides reports to the Director. * Participates in staff selection. * Assists with budget preparation. In addition to essential functions, all employees are expected to carry out other duties as assigned. DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY: Operates under the general direction of the Director. Has the authority to make decisions regarding circulation, technical services, the computer lab and all library technology within the limits set by the Director. Acts with the authority of the Director in Director's absence. Nancy Studebaker, Director Niles District Library 620 E Main Street Niles, MI 49120 Phone 269 683 8545 Fax 269 683 0075 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 18 21:58:02 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Public Libraries and bookshops with Wifi hotspots (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Godfrey Oswald" Subject: Public Libraries and bookshops with Wifi hotspots How I love the increasing number of services libraries have been introducing over the last 2 decades. In the very begining libraries provided us only with books and periodicals, then in the 1980s they started providing us with access to CD-ROM databases on computers, as well as allowing us to rent videos to watch at home. In the late 1990s came computers with Internet access (for us to check our e-mails and browse the web), and DVD movies to rent. Imagine this scenario, you are at your local public library typing your project on your laptop or reading a book, and suddenly you need to check your e-mail or browse the web, but the library's computers with Internet access are all fully booked or in use. The solution is to use the WiFi Hotspot in the library (if it has one of course!) Starting from late 2002 (first in the U.S.) libraries began to offer WiFi Hotspots. Initially only university, college and special libraries around the world offered WiFi Hotspots, but around middle 2003, a number of public and national libraries also began to offer WiFi Hotspots. I am now compiling a list of libraries and bookshops with WiFi Hotspots. Please e-mail me details of any library or bookshop you know that has a WiFi Hotspot. The website listing libraries and bookshops with WiFi Hotspots in the U.K. is at: http://lwrw.com/WiFi_in_Libraries.htm thanks. Godfrey Oswald, Info Connect LIS Directory 2005 www.lwrw.com London. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 18 21:58:08 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Children and the Internet: Policies that Work (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: Children and the Internet: Policies that Work Children and the Internet: Policies that Work http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alscpubs/childrentheinternetpoliciesthatwork/ChildrenInternetPolicies.htm "Children and the Internet: Policies that Work is successor to Children and the Internet: Guidelines for Developing Public Library Policy , published in 1998 by the American Library Trustee Association (ALTA), the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), and the Public Library Association (PLA). The original publication provided guidance and food for thought to librarians charged with drafting policy for children's access to the Internet. With growing community concern over children's safety on the Internet, continual debate about the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Internet filtering software, and the constant advancement of technology, the time had come to update the publication with new information and resources. ALSC and PLA are pleased to present Children and the Internet: Policies that Work, edited by Linda Braun of LEO: Librarians & Educators Online. This new publication was created in electronic format to allow for the timely and efficient revision of information on this ever-evolving topic." From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 18 21:58:24 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Long-term loan policy (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Hall Memorial Library" Subject: Long-term loan policy Does anyone have a long-term loan policy and/or form, for things like artwork, they could share with us? Thanks. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 18 21:58:42 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] price of hardcover books (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Elizabeth Rogers Subject: price of hardcover books Once again I'm being asked for the average cost of a hardcover book. I can't seem to find the information. Can anyone out there point me in the right direction? We used to get the Bowker Annual but of course we don't anymore. Thanks for the help, Elizabeth Rogers Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System 33 Oak Street Plattsburgh NY 12901 518-563-5190, ext.14 fax: 518-563-0421 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 18 21:58:59 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Photographs of Library events (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Esther Jiran" Subject: Photographs of Library events Hi, Does anyone have a policy regarding photos taken by staff of library events? Can these photographs be used in library publications, such as the library newsletter and website with out the consent of the people in the picture? If you have a policy, did it derive from legal advice? Are the restrictions or policies any different if the subjects of the photograph are children? Thanks for your help, Esther L. Jiran Interim Director Fremont Area District Library 104 East Main Street Fremont MI 49412 231-924-3480 http://fremontlibrary.net From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 18 22:03:26 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:40 2005 Subject: photos Message-ID: >>Does anyone have a policy regarding photos taken by staff of library events? Can these photographs be used in library publications, such as the library newsletter and website with out the consent of the people in the picture? No. There is one picture on our web site which happened?! to have a child in it, from a distance.. I zoomed way in in Photoshop and blurred the face, because in this case we hadn't gotten a permission. Pictures of any of the public (especially, of course, children--but all the public) are not used without their authorization And we just established this policy because 1) it made sense and 2) could avoid future difficulties. On rare occasions? might mean tossing a neat picture, but so what? Shooting children from BEHIND at poetry festival worked.. youthful energy and engagement were evident in body language, but there were no faces to be seen. -------------- Sara Weissman Morris County Library http://www.mclib.info From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 18 22:03:54 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Opening (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Pat Holloway Subject: Job Opening Want to jump right into a challenging, forward-looking public library in a diverse city of 70,000? This job demands that you complete a half-million dollar renovation project, administer a Long Range Planning grant as well as oversee several ongoing grants, while running a major public library with two branches in local elementary schools. A well-rounded staff of 57, with a seasoned management team and skilled supervisory personnel are already in place to assist you. New Britain Public Library (CT) is managed by the New Britain Institute and supported by funding from the city, as well as private and public grants, and has been a center of culture and information in this urban community since 1901. Located southwest of Hartford, close to I-84, the city offers excellent cultural and educational opportunities including Central CT State University, the New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain Symphony and various sport opportunities. The Director is responsible for selecting, training and evaluating all staff; working with two staff unions (SEIU); developing and administering the budget; implementing short and long term goals; identifying and pursuing alternative funding sources, and developing and maintaining an active outreach program in the community. (See full description at www.nbpl.info .) Demonstrated administrative experience, including at least three years of supervising professional staff is required - also an ALA accredited master's degree in Library or Information Science. Salary minimum is $65,000, with benefit package (as described on library web page at www.nbpl.info ). Tentative start date April 1, 2005. Submit resume and cover letter with names of three references by email or in writing to: search@nbpl.info or Search Committee, New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain, CT 06051. Resumes will be considered as received, until February 28, 2005. -- Pat Holloway Library Director New Britain Public Library 20 High Street New Britain, CT 06051-4226 (860) 224-3155, x113 Fax 826-5191 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 18 22:04:00 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Position Available (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Michelle Bradley" Subject: Position Available The Frankfort Community Public Library, in Frankfort, Indiana, is looking for a Librarian to serve as Head of the Reference Department. This full-time position has excellent benefits. Salary is $34,000 per year. For more details go to http://www.accs.net/fcpl/jobs.htm. For more information email mbradley@accs.net. The Frankfort Community Public Library serves as a community, cultural and educational center, and is home to the Anna and Harlan Hubbard School of Living, Clinton County Civic Theatre, The Clinton County Adult Literacy Program, and Ivy Tech State College Clinton County Site. Frankfort is located 45 miles north of Indianapolis. To apply, send resume and three references to Michelle Bradley, Assistant Director, Frankfort Community Public Library, 208 W. Clinton St., Frankfort, IN 46041. Position is open until filled. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 18 22:04:12 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:40 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Netflix/Blockbuster model (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Jerry Kuntz" Subject: Netflix/Blockbuster model ..just windering if the new Netflix/Blockbuster service model ("no due dates; no late fees") will create expectations for public libraries. I know a few libraries, mainly small, have no overdue fines. How about a "premium" library card that would permit no due dates no overdue fees...for a monthly charge? -- Jerry Kuntz Electronic Resources Consultant Ramapo Catskill Library System jkuntz@rcls.org -- From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 19 15:56:49 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Librarian II positions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Su Edgerton" Subject: Librarian II positions PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM www.pbclibrary.org LIBRARIAN II, Business Reference Seeking applicants for the management of the successful Service to Business Program at the Main Library, which includes planning and developing the delivery of services to the business community. The Business Librarian provides small group instruction, tours and one-on-one assistance for use of resources. Conducts speaking engagements and presentations in the community and coordinates business programming with outside agencies. Acts as subject specialist for the Library, assisting other professional staff with answers to business/finance reference questions. Also works a general reference desk schedule that includes nights and weekends. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science accredited by the American Library Association; minimum of one (1) year of professional library experience. PREFERENCE FOR: Public library experience; experience with public speaking and/or training adults; work experience with or knowledge of business print, database and Internet resources. For more information, please contact Dani Lichtenberg, Reference Manager, at 561-233-2744 or e-mail lichtenbergd@pbclibrary.org LIBRARIAN II, Service to Non-English Speakers Seeking applications for a bilingual, creative and organized Librarian to develop our newly created "Service to Non-English Speakers" program, with emphasis on outreach to the Spanish speaking community. This Librarian is responsible for developing, administering and marketing Main Library and system wide library programs for non-English and bilingual speakers. The Librarian assists in the development of foreign language print and non-print collections. Duties include investigating external funding sources and developing ongoing relationships with Palm Beach county foreign language organizations, media and communities. The Librarian will represent the Library System at community events and festivals. The "Service to Non-English Speakers" Librarian acts as a subject specialist for the Library System. The Librarian assists the public by answering general informational and reference questions and also works a public service desk schedule that includes nights and weekends. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science accredited by the American Library Association; minimum of one (1) year of professional library experience. Oral and written fluency in Spanish and English is required. PREFERENCE FOR: Experience developing library programs. For more information, please contact Jane Craig, Main Library Manager, at 561-233-2784 or e-mail craigj@pbclibrary.org TO APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS, SEND APPLICATION/RESUME TO PALM BEACH COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES, 50 S. MILITARY TRAIL, SUITE 210, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415. (PHONE 561-616-6888, FAX 561-616-6893) EO/AA EMPLOYER M/F/D/V. DFWP Applications/resumes for these positions must be received by 5PM, February 4, 2005. Administrative Assistant Personnel/Payroll PBC Library 561-233-2707 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 19 15:57:25 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee Report to Council 2005 (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee Report to Council 2005 2004-2005 ALA CD#19 2005 ALA Midwinter Meeting ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee Report to Council 2005 Midwinter Meeting Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, January 19, 2005 The ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) is pleased to present this update of its activities. Under Information, this report covers Libraries: An American Value; the ALA Strategic Plan: Ahead to 2010 draft goals and objectives; privacy; and media concentration. Under Projects are updates on Lawyers for Libraries and Banned Books Week. The committee's action items (under Action) include "Resolution on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and Privacy Principles" (CD#19.1.), and three revised policies (CD#19.2–19.4), all Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights, in preparation for the publication of the seventh edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual. INFORMATION Libraries: An American Value During the 2004 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL, the ALA Council took the following action: REFERRED, ALA CD#32.1, Resolution to Amend Libraries: An American Value Statement, to the Intellectual Freedom Committee. The proposed additions to ALA Policy 53.8 are in caps: "We value our nation's diversity and strive to reflect that diversity BY RECRUITING LIBRARY WORKERS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, AND by providing a full spectrum of resources and services to the communities we serve;" to assure the imperative inclusion of library workforce diversity in any and all statements or reports related to the Association's Core Values. (ALA CD#32.1, Council Committee on Diversity Report, Item #1) As directed by Council, the IFC reviewed Libraries: An American Value and reaffirmed the policy is a contract between the public and the profession. The committee conveyed its decision to the Committee on Diversity at this Midwinter, and both committees are in agreement that the suggested revision to Libraries: An American Value would be unsuitable. During its discussions, the IFC found a reference in the ALA Policy Manual, which addresses the goal of this association to promote the recruitment of a racially and ethnically diverse group of high caliber persons to librarianship (ALA Policy Manual, 1.3.E.8.). In light of this ALA policy, and being appreciative of the Committee on Diversity's concerns, the IFC will address diversity recruitment in other policies, as appropriate. ALA Strategic Plan: Ahead to 2010 In accordance with Keith Michael Fiels' request, the IFC reviewed the Ahead to 2010 draft goals. During discussion, the committee expressed disappointment that intellectual freedom, a key action area, was mentioned so infrequently in the draft strategic plan. Privacy Similar in style and purpose to the Libraries & the Internet Tool Kit, the Privacy Tool Kit, which was developed by the IFC Privacy Subcommittee, is a resource to assist librarians in protecting users' privacy and confidentiality. The Tool Kit is available at http://www.ala.org/oif/iftoolkits/privacy. The IFC Privacy Subcommittee has reviewed Questions and Answers on Privacy and Confidentiality, which complements Privacy: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, and has added several new topics: RFID in libraries; the use of social security numbers in library records; library workplace privacy; and the use of personally identifiable information for nonadministrative purposes. The Q&A is available at http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/statementspols/statementsif/interpretations/questionsanswers.htm. Media Concentration The Intellectual Freedom Committee's Subcommittee on the Impact of Media Concentration on Libraries has developed a draft checklist to help libraries counter the impact of media consolidation on the diversity of ideas and localism in their communities. The checklist covers a broad range of topics, such as collection building, cataloging, 21st-century literacy, electronic resources, children's services, and library programming. At this Midwinter Meeting, the subcommittee sought suggestions and ideas for adding to and improving the draft checklist. Over the coming months, the subcommittee will annotate the checklist, add links to relevant resources, and mount it on the OIF Web site (http://www.ala.org/oif). PROJECTS Lawyers for Libraries Lawyers for Libraries, an ongoing OIF project, is creating a network of attorneys involved in, and concerned with, the defense of the freedom to read and the application of constitutional law to library policies, principles, and problems. Five regional training institutes have been held since 2002 in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. A sixth institute is being planned in Atlanta on May 4 in conjunction with the SOLINET's Annual Membership Meeting. To date, over 150 attorneys, trustees, and librarians have attended these five trainings, and an e-list has been created to allow for ongoing communication. Topics addressed include the USA PATRIOT Act, Internet filtering, the library as a public forum, meeting room and display area policies, and how to defend against censorship of library materials. As OIF continues to sponsor institutes, more and more attorneys are learning about the intricacies of First Amendment law as applied to libraries, and the country's library users can be more secure knowing that their rights will continue to be vigorously protected. For more information about the Lawyers for Libraries project, please contact Jonathan Kelley at jkelley@ala.org or 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4226. Banned Books Week ALA's annual celebration of the freedom to read¯Banned Books Week¯begins September 24 and continues through October 1, 2005. This year's theme¯It's Your Freedom We're Talking About¯highlights that intellectual freedom is a personal and common responsibility in a democratic society. More information on the twenty-fourth BBW can be found at http://www.ala.org/bbooks. ACTION Resolution on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and Privacy Principles (CD#19.1) For 25 years, the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) has been a key resource for publishing professionals in every facet of the book industry. BISG has led the way in setting industry standards and conducting vital industry research on behalf of publishers, booksellers, libraries, and vendors. During the past year, the ALA Office of Information Technology Policy (OITP) and OIF have been working with BISG to develop a privacy policy statement on the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Both the IFC and the OITP have reviewed this policy, entitled Radio Frequency Identification Privacy Principles, which can be found at http://www.bisg.org/docs/BISG_Policy_002.pdf and attached as Exhibit A in the attached CD#19.1. Because these RFID privacy principles compare favorably with ALA's privacy policies, the IFC and OITP now move for adoption: "Resolution on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and Privacy Principles," CD#19.1. Intellectual Freedom Manual¯Seventh Edition Background on Revised Interpretations As you know, the IFC anticipates the seventh edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual will be published in time for the 2006 Midwinter Meeting. To meet the publication schedule, the manuscript must be in Publishing Services by April 1, 2005. At the 2004 Annual Conference, Council adopted eight policies the IFC updated. The IFC informed you at that time that the remaining three would be brought to Council at this Midwinter Meeting. On November 10, 2004, as usual, the proposed drafts of the policies were mailed to the ALA Executive Board, ALA Council, ALA Division Presidents, ALA Council Committee Chairs, ALA Round Table Chairs, and appropriate ALA staff liaisons for their input. The IFC carefully considered and discussed all comments received both prior to and during this Midwinter Meeting. One of the comments received was from the ALA Committee on Professional Ethics, which suggested that the IFC develop a Q&A on labels and rating systems. The committee has agreed to undertake this project, and will be seeking input from the profession as it develops this Q&A. Motions (CD#19.2–19.4) The IFC now submits three revised policies for Council's adoption: • "Access to Electronic Information Services and Networks"; the IFC moves the adoption of its revisions to this policy, CD#19.2; • "Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program"; the IFC moves the adoption of its revisions to this policy, CD#19.3; and • "Labels and Rating Systems"; the IFC moves the adoption of its revisions to this policy, CD#19.4. ________________________________________ In closing, the Intellectual Freedom Committee thanks the Division and Chapter Intellectual Freedom Committees, the Intellectual Freedom Round Table, the various unit liaisons, and the OIF staff for their commitment, assistance, and hard work. We also want to recognize and congratulate Judith F. Krug, director of the office, who will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign this May for her tireless commitment to protecting intellectual freedom for all. Respectfully Submitted, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee Kenton L. Oliver, Chair Yvonne Snyder Farley Jack Forman Carrie Gardner Nancy C. Kranich Candace D. Morgan Samuel F. Morrison Peg Oettinger June A. Pinnell-Stephens Pat R. Scales Vivian R. Wynn Bowie Kotrla, Intern Bianca Roberts, Intern Gail A. Weymouth, Intern 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/ala/oif/intellectual.htm http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/navigatingoif.htm From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 19 15:57:31 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] REVISED job posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Su Edgerton" Subject: REVISED job posting PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM www.pbclibrary.org LIBRARIAN II, Business Reference Seeking applicants for the management of the successful Service to Business Program at the Main Library, which includes planning and developing the delivery of services to the business community. The Business Librarian provides small group instruction, tours and one-on-one assistance for use of resources. Conducts speaking engagements and presentations in the community and coordinates business programming with outside agencies. Acts as subject specialist for the Library, assisting other professional staff with answers to business/finance reference questions. Also works a general reference desk schedule that includes nights and weekends. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science accredited by the American Library Association; minimum of one (1) year of professional library experience. PREFERENCE FOR: Public library experience; experience with public speaking and/or training adults; work experience with or knowledge of business print, database and Internet resources. SALARY: $37,980 plus excellent benefits. For more information, please contact Dani Lichtenberg, Reference Manager, at 561-233-2744 or e-mail lichtenbergd@pbclibrary.org LIBRARIAN II, Service to Non-English Speakers Seeking applications for a bilingual, creative and organized Librarian to develop our newly created "Service to Non-English Speakers" program, with emphasis on outreach to the Spanish speaking community. This Librarian is responsible for developing, administering and marketing Main Library and system wide library programs for non-English and bilingual speakers. The Librarian assists in the development of foreign language print and non-print collections. Duties include investigating external funding sources and developing ongoing relationships with Palm Beach county foreign language organizations, media and communities. The Librarian will represent the Library System at community events and festivals. The "Service to Non-English Speakers" Librarian acts as a subject specialist for the Library System. The Librarian assists the public by answering general informational and reference questions and also works a public service desk schedule that includes nights and weekends. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science accredited by the American Library Association; minimum of one (1) year of professional library experience. Oral and written fluency in Spanish and English is required. PREFERENCE FOR: Experience developing library programs. SALARY: $37,980 plus excellent benefits. For more information, please contact Jane Craig, Main Library Manager, at 561-233-2784 or e-mail craigj@pbclibrary.org TO APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS, SEND APPLICATION/RESUME TO PALM BEACH COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES, 50 S. MILITARY TRAIL, SUITE 210, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415. (PHONE 561-616-6888, FAX 561-616-6893) EO/AA EMPLOYER M/F/D/V. DFWP Applications/resumes for these positions must be received by 5PM, February 4, 2005. Administrative Assistant Personnel/Payroll PBC Library 561-233-2707 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 19 15:57:43 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Czechs Join Protest Against Cuban Library Repression (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: RKent20551@cs.com Subject: Czechs Join Protest Against Cuban Library Repression (www.friendsofcubanlibraries.org) Jan. 19, 2005 Following upon similar recent actions taken by organizations in Poland and Latvia, the national association of Czech librarians has condemned the persecution of library colleagues in Cuba. Since 1998, approximately 250 independent libraries have been established throughout Cuba in an innovative challenge to government control of information. Many of the uncensored libraries have been raided by the Cuban secret police, their books have been seized or burned, and about 15 of the independent librarians are serving lengthy prison terms. All of the jailed librarians have been named as prisoners of conscience by Amnesty International, which is demanding their immediate release. In a January 18 letter to the Cuban embassy in Prague, the chairperson of the Czech librarians' association, Vit Richter, noted that Czech librarians have "acquainted themselves with the reports on repression of the persons in Cuba that developed librarian activities independent of official library structures." Richter's letter to the Cuban embassy stressed the need for Cuba to respect intellectual freedom, as guaranteed by Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The letter from the Czech organization also presented a list of the librarians arrested in Cuba and stated: "We, together with other members of [the] international public, ask the Government of Cuba to set free the following persons, jailed for their librarian activities...." The Cuban government has not yet responded to this latest sign of mounting international revulsion against the systematic repression of Cuba's pioneering independent library movement. Similar recent protests by organizations of Polish and Latvian librarians have been met with angry invective on the part of President Fidel Castro's government. The Polish resolution against the repression of the independent librarians was condemned by the Cuban regime as a "vile defamatory campaign" and an attempt to "deceive the international library community." A similar protest issued by the Library Association of Latvia was denounced by the Cuban government as a maneuver of the CIA. ### From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 19 15:58:30 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Play resources? (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Judy A" Subject: Play resources? I have been volunteered to be on a production committee for the local community theater. I will be the resource person for directors. I know that in reference class we were told of resources for plays and such, but of course I thought I would never need that (hah!). Anyway, does anyone know of a good source for low cost or fee free plays and musicals? I have some material from Dover Publications, but I know there is more out there than that. Also, anyone know of a good resource for finding out the royalty fees to do a play? For example, someone wants to do Peter Pan, how much do we have to pay to whom for the rights to do it? Judy Anderson Tillamook, OR The perfect gift for the librarian on your list! Visible and Vocal Librarian http://www.cafepress.com/vavlibrarian _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 19 16:02:37 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:41 2005 Subject: play resources Message-ID: >>good resource for finding out the royalty fees to do a play? Start with http://www.samuelfrench.com Allows you,also, to find plays by # of characters, etc. As resource person you may also find yourself researching for sets and props .. what would the murder weapon look like? how would a 1920s flapper be dressed? Who locally rents trees? sells canvas? etc. Should be fun! --------------- Sara Weissman Morris County Library http://www.mclib.info From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 19 16:03:04 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Spanish-language internet site for maps & directions (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Samantha Johnson" Subject: Spanish-language internet site for maps & directions Does anyone know if there is a Spanish-language counterpart to Mapquest.com? I am looking for a Spanish-language internet site where you can get maps and driving directions to U.S. (or Texas) destinations. Thanks!! Samantha Johnson Moore Memorial Public Library 1701 9th Ave North Texas City, TX 77590 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 19 16:03:13 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Youth Librarian Position Available (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Eric C. Head" Subject: Youth Librarian Position Available The Citrus County Library System has a Librarian I Youth Services position available for a professional seeking an opportunity in the heart of Florida’ s Nature Coast. Citrus County is located 70 miles north of Tampa and 70 miles northwest of Orlando on Florida's Gulf coast. Please feel free to contact the Citrus County Office of Human Resources for more information about all available positions. Announcement No.: 05-07 Closing Date: 2/4/2005 Professional library work responsible for the Youth Services functions within a Region Library. Assists patrons with reference, circulation and reader's advisory needs through print, non-print and electronic sources. Plans, coordinates, and conducts library youth programming and displays at the library and outreach locations. Recommends materials and maintains the youth collection. Participates in system-wide committees and may be called upon to fill the roll of designated person in charge and/or to supervise paraprofessional and clerical staff. Also will be called upon to provide formal technical instruction, adult reference work and other duties as assigned. Performs related work as required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in library science supplemented by professional public library work experience in a youth services environment. Master's Degree in library science preferred. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Considerable knowledge of children's literature, electronic and print reference sources and the Windows operating environment. Must be available to work some evenings and Saturdays. Employee may be required to work at various locations to accommodate the organization's business needs. Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check and physical. For more information about this position go to: http://bocc.citrus.fl.us/humanres/jobs/LibrarianI.html To download an application go to: http://bocc.citrus.fl.us/humanres/job_application.pdf Office of Human Resources 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 283 Lecanto, Fl. 34461 (352) 527-5370 - Office (352) 527-5372 - Fax For more information about Citrus County and the surrounding area visit these Web sites: Citrus County Library System at http://www.cclib.org Visit Citrus County at http://www.visitcitrus.com Chamber of Commerce at http://www.citruscountychamber.com County Government at http://www.bocc.citrus.fl.us Citrus County Schools at http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/ Citrus County Map at http://www.citruscountychamber.com/map.html ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 19 16:03:20 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Free Online U.N. Docs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Grace-Ellen McCrann Subject: Free Online U.N. Docs 19 January 2005 Dear Everybody, The Official Documents of the United Nations (ODS) are now available for free at: http://documents.un.org/welcome.asp?language=E This database used to be available only by subscription. The bulk of the docs currently in the database are from 1993 onwards, but older docs are added all the time. “ODS also provides access to the resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council from 1946 onwards.” This database does NOT contain the UN Treaty Series or the UN Sales Publications. As of this writing there are approximately 800,000 docs in this database. The UN hopes to add approximately 100,000 docs per year. Almost all these docs are available in each of the UN’s six official languages. Kind regards, Grace-Ellen Grace-Ellen McCrann Chief, Government Documents & Reference Divisions The City College of New York Cohen Library, 2nd Floor 138th Street & Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031 (212) 650 5073 gemscot@yahoo.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 19 22:56:15 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:41 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] time tracking software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Judy A" Subject: time tracking software I need to find software that can keep track of individual time on a computer (not with a shut off option) but does not track where they go. In other words, we need it to keep track of how much time each patron spends on the computer. (This is for a college.) Preferably they could log on using their library card bar code. Does anyone know of software/vendors? Judy Anderson Tillamook, OR The perfect gift for the librarian on your list! Visible and Vocal Librarian http://www.cafepress.com/vavlibrarian _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 21 21:58:09 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] community media in public libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Phil Shapiro" Subject: community media in public libraries hi publib people - i'm working on a series of articles on the topic of community media for the new Digital Divide Network web site. http://www.digitaldivide.net if there are folks on this list doing creative things with community media -- locally produced media of any kind, do drop me a line. the media can be both digital and analog, although my articles will be covering more the ditigal media sides of things. this new series of articles will be building on some themes on a piece i wrote for the washington post. http://www.his.com/pshapiro/communitycontent.html thanks, phil shapiro citizen journalist arlington, virginia -- Phil Shapiro  pshapiro@his.com http://www.his.com/pshapiro/ (personal) http://teachme.blogspot.com (weblog) http://www.digitaldivide.net/profile/pshapiro (technology access work) http://mytvstation.blogspot.com/ (video and rich media) "We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon." -- Dr. Konrad Adenauer From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 21 21:59:22 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Subject: time tracking software (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Julie Bauer" Subject: Subject: time tracking software I think CybraryN (www.cybraryn.com) can do that, though with enough bells and whistles to make your head ache. Julie Bauer Reference and Electronic Services Librarian Weston Public Library 87 School Street Weston, MA 02493 (781) 893-3312 jbauer@minlib.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 Jan 21 22:00:10 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Strategic Planning and Surveys (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Courtney Stephens Subject: Strategic Planning and Surveys I have been asked by my director to consult the collective brain of PUBLIB about doing surveys in relation to strategic planning. We recently moved into a new building and are beginning a new round of strategic planning. I have checked the archives and found many other questions of this nature, but not many answers. My director has described the survey we are hoping to conduct as follows: "The survey we need to conduct relates to planning, but may also be under customer/patron/user satisfaction, or planning or long-range planning. The surveys are for users and nonusers to determine interests/needs for planning for future services and/or modificiations for facilities." Any suggestions, samples, comments or just general information would be greatly appreciated. Attachments are welcomed, as are faxes or phone calls. Thanks, Courtney Stephens Reference Librarian Williamson County Public Library Franklin, TN 37064 phone: 615-595-1243 fax:615-595-1247 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 21 22:00:34 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: inauguration (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:48:37 -0800 (PST) From: george bergstrom To: publib@webjunction.org Subject: re: inauguration Hello publibbers, I was working yesterday during the inauguration, but my wife told me last night that the CBS commentators made reference to Laura Bush who used to be "a meek librarian"... Did anyone hear this first hand who can corroborate? Thanks, George ===== George C.A. Bergstrom Computer Lab Technician Vigo County Public Library One Library Square Terre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 232 - 1113 x. 403 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 21 22:00:39 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] A Selection of New Web Resources (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: gary price Subject: A Selection of New Web Resources Greetings from DC. Here's a list (with links) to just a few of the new resources and news items posted on ResourceShelf (http://www.resourceshelf.com) in the last two weeks. We hope you find them useful. ResourceShelf is updated daily. The ResourceShelf team also posts new reports from government agencies, ngo's, think tanks, and other groups on DocuTicker.com(http://www.docuticker.com). === === + New Tool, Compare Graduation Rates at Four-Year Colleges and Universities "A new online tool lets prospective college students and others compare graduation rates of students at thousands of similar schools...the new tool helps families make choices about students' likelihood of graduating from particular institutions, said Kevin Carey, director of policy research at the Education Trust, the Washington, D.C. group that offers the online tool." http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/01/compare-graduation-rates-at-four-year.html + Audio: Libraries and Library Systems in the New Information Landscape A presentation (two MP3 files) by Cliff Lynch's at the LITA National Forum. Lynch talks about, preservation, personalization, education delivery and learning management systems, and consumer marketplace developments." http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/01/cliff-lynch-on-libraries-and-library.html + Sarbanes-Oxley Act--Databases Source: askSam New, Searchable Version of Sarbanes-Oxley Act From askSam & Just Made Publicly Accessible, Australia, Hazardous Substances Information System http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/01/searchable-version-of-sarbanes-oxley.html + Australia and Canada Get Local Versions of MSN's Newsbot http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/01/australia-and-canada-get-local.html + More About Non-Google Book Digitization Projects & IFLA Posts Several Images of Sri Lankan Libraries Post Tsunami http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/01/more-about-non-google-book.html Web Search Briefs (via SEW Blog) + No Kidding, 10GB of Free Storage Space + Feedster Launches Job Search Database http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/01/looking-for-job-search-feedster.html United States Government--Access to Information Source: Government Printing Office Revised Policy, Withdrawal of Documents from GPO Information Dissemination Programs "The revised policy establishes conditions under which a document may be withdrawn, recalled, or restricted in access; it outlines GPO and publishing agency responsibilities. The new policy requires concurrence of the head of the publishing agency before any action is taken. It also requires notification of professional library associations in order to assure support for the actions being taken." http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/01/withdrawal-of-documents-from-gpo.html Weapons of Mass Destruction--China--Database Source: Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) China WMD Database http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/01/china-wmd-database.html Tsunami--Asia Source: Economist Intelligence Unit Asia's tsunami: the impact A new 28-page report from the Economist Intelligence Unit. It's available free. "Asia's tsunami: the impact" assesses the political and economic implications of one of the worst natural disasters in decades." http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/01/just-released-from-eiu-asias-tsunami.html Much More at: http://www.resourceshelf.com and new reports at: http://www.docuticker.com cheers, The ResourceShelf Team From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 21 22:00:44 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Connie Nicely Subject: Job posting Head of Circulation Services St. Joseph County Public Library South Bend, Indiana Ranked among the top ten public libraries in the U.S. (serving populations of 100,000-200,000) for 5 years running, home to Notre Dame, and close to beautiful Lake Michigan and Chicago, the St. Joseph County Public Library is looking for an outgoing, dynamic person as the main library's head of circulation services. We're looking for someone who knows that public and staff are irrepressibly smart, who still knows how to laugh, and who longs to invent, investigate, or experiment with organizational patterns. MLS required with 3-5 years of professional library experience in a public library. Even more important is a passion for public service and a willingness to turn the building on the block into the vibrant heart of a community. Send your resume to: Connie Nicely, Personnel Services Administrator, St. Joseph County Public Library, 304 S. Main, South Bend, IN 46601; e-mail c.nicely@sjcpl.org. Job open until filled. Job description posted on our website:www.sjpcl.org. -- Connie Consuelo Nicely Personnel Services Administrator St. Joseph County Public Library 304 South Main St. South Bend, IN 46601 http://www.libraryforlife.org voice: 574-282-4603 email: c.nicely@sjcpl.org fax: 574-280-2763 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 21 22:25:33 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: strategic planning Message-ID: As a county dept/agency you should be able to call on lots of other depts to assist you: City of Franklin Planning Department (5 planners on staff) 109 3rd Avenue South Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: (615) 791-3212 Fax: (615) 791-3257 County Planning Board http://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/williamson/live/info.asp?page_m=1498&page_s=1474 Contact Facilites and Construction at county Board of Education. Ask if they have enrollment projections for the next 5 years. This is your youth population. http://www.wcs.edu/district/dirdepartment.htm See if Columbia College can/would help with any survey(s) Lehnhart, Kadi DEPARTMENT: Marketing and Public Relations TITLE: Director of Marketing and Public Relations OFFICE LOCATION: Pryor 107 PHONE: 931-540-2516 FAX: 931-540-2841 EMAIL: lehnhart@columbiastate.edu Ask Economic Development what they think the future business climate/clientele will be/need...and how has their web survey gone? http://www.williamsonworks.com/ TN State Data Center has posted population projections through 2025 http://www.state.tn.us/tacir/population.htm Projected in 4-yr age ranges (0-4, 5-9yrs etc), male/female, 5 year intervals, 2000-2025 http://www.state.tn.us/tacir/Population%20Study/williamson%20_age-gender_pop.htm We have done two (biennial) surveys ourselves, in house ..the first just after we (re)opened an expanded, refurbished facility. One of your first decisions will have to be whether you'll do it on your own ..or get outside help (free or for fee?!) Good luck! ---------- Sara Weissman Morris County Library http://www.mclib.info From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 21 22:25:46 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Tax forms in libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Mark Krause Subject: Tax forms in libraries I'm new to the list and know the topic of tax forms in libraries has been covered before, but I have a question for libraries who have decided to NOT stock tax forms and booklets for patron pickup. For libraries who have decided to not carry forms, have you made any other policy changes in connection with this decision? Specifically, has anybody said that form will NOT be printed from the net for patrons by library staff? I ask this because we've discussed not carrying forms and that sounds tempting, but I can imagine big problems. Our current practice is that reference staff prints off copies of forms that we don't carry and that aren't in the reproducible books (at ten cents a page), plus we print off any quick internet item for people who aren't internet savy if it's faster doing it ourselves than trying to teach somebody how to do it. If we didn't carry forms and also did not make a policy that says staff aren't responsible for printing forms for people, I don't really see how it saves staff time or sanity, since we'd end up printing many many more things for people. Personally, I can see libraries not having the forms and also not making staff print them for people, but I was wondering what other libraries have done. Thanks. Mark Krause Racine Public Library Racine, WI mkrause2@racinelib.lib.wi.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 21 22:26:11 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Blogging, Ethics, and Journalism: Where We Fit In (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: Blogging, Ethics, and Journalism: Where We Fit In (feel free to forward to interested parties) Dear librarian colleagues, Friday and Saturday, 1/21-1/22, I am participating in a conference on Blogging, Ethics, and Journalism, nicknamed Webcred. (Here's the page for the webcast, which links to the about pages, etc.: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/webcred/index.php?p=12 ) For those of you who follow my blog, Free Range Librarian, you know I basically got myself "invited" to this conference by pointing out to the right people that ALA was a cosponsor but "we were underwriting a conference to which we were sending no bloggers, journalists, or (outside of OITP staff) librarians. ALA doesn't have a blog, either, making its sponsorship of this conference doubly ironic." Overall, as I follow the preconference discussions (both public and private), what I notice the most is a dearth of emphasis on what journalists call readers and what we call users, patrons, etc., as well as some fairly lofty assumptions about the capabilities of the typical end-user. I also have some skepticism that all of our concerns about blogs and quality information are answered by "transparency," and I'm not quite willing to let go of objectivity, either. I've posted some of my preconference thoughts on my blog, and would love to get your input any time before the conference ends--preferably on the blog. Note that I have comment moderation enabled to keep the spammers unhappy so that comments won't show up until I'm somewhere online where I can see them, unless you have a Typekey username, in which case your posts will show up immediately. You can post to: http://freerangelibrarian.com You'll see several posts of relevance. I encourage you to post your thoughts to these lists, as well, but I'd like to be able to point to one place where I can say "librarians said..." I know this is short notice; I was only invited late last week, and only asked to say something (gulp!) two days ago, in the heat of ALA conference stuff. Thanks for your thoughts on any of this. I will write a follow-up article, either for my blog and/or the library press, if they're interested. Karen G. Schneider kgs@bluehighways.com From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 21 22:28:47 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: ALA Mid Winter Meeting 2005 - Boston - Notes (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:35:04 -0600 From: Jim Casey To: PUBLIB Subject: ALA Mid Winter Meeting 2005 - Boston - Notes AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION MID WINTER MEETING – Boston – January 13-19, 2005. Notes by James B. Casey While ALA Mid Winter for 2004 was held in the sunny and warm city of San Diego, the action for 2005 was transported to the opposite corner of the country and in a venue that was anything but warm and sunny. Boston proved to be a very popular site, however, despite the cold New England Winter weather. Most meetings were held in hotels or convention center sites connected by walkways and in close proximity. Boston hadn’t hosted an ALA since 1941, but offers a venue rich in history and culture, and a paradise for those of bookish and intellectual taste. As of Tuesday, January 18, 2005, attendance had reached 13,322 --- far surpassing the 10,788 who came to the San Diego Mid Winter Meeting of 2004 by that same Tuesday. Boston’s location within relatively easy drive from huge population centers such as New York City, Philadelphia, Newark, Montreal and even Washington/Baltimore may have played a role in the attendance advantage over a San Diego site that was delightful, but very far removed from every other major population center save Los Angeles. Attendees were shocked and saddened by the news that Gordon Conable, President of the Freedom to Read Foundation (for 7 years) and ALA Council Member had died suddenly and unexpectedly on January 12 while he was preparing to come to Boston. Gordon had served for 30 years as a Public Library administrator in California, Michigan and Washington. He was 58 years of age. His wife, Irene, has asked that gifts in his memory be directed to the newly established Gordon Conable Fund of the Freedom to Read Foundation. (For further information concerning the Fund: 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4226 or jokelley@ala.org.) -- On a personal note, I enjoyed working with Gordon during his first two terms on Council (1991-99) and looked forward to his return to that body (he was re-elected in May 2004). Gordon was among the most astute and articulate commentators on budget and investment strategy. Oak Lawn Public Library Trustees Shirley Barrett and Marian Sullivan enjoyed productive sessions involving Association for Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA) committees. My wife Diane Dates Casey continued her important role as Cataloging and Classification Section (CCS) Liaison to Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) Planning Committee and is in her 3rd year as Chair of the CCS Policy and Planning Committee. She has been nominated to run for ALCTS Councilor in the Spring 2005 election. If elected, Diane shall join me on ALA Council in July 2005. I began my third term (and eighth year) as a Member At-Large of ALA Council. My year as Chair of the Resolutions Committee of Council (2004-05) continued with this busy Mid Winter Meeting. RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE: Since October 2004, I had been working with my colleagues on Resolutions Committee to review several draft resolutions that had been submitted via e-mail to the Committee. By the start of Mid Winter, we had four under consideration. On Saturday, January 15, I addressed the Council Orientation Committee program about procedures for the presentation and adoption of resolutions and also discussed some of the “hot issues” which seemed to be emerging via the resolution route prior to Mid Winter. The Resolutions Committee met later that afternoon to review procedures for the Resolutions table and also to prepare the several of the resolutions for addition to the Council Agenda. LEGISLATION ASSEMBLY: As a subcommittee of the Committee on Legislation, this body includes representation from a number of ALA units and serves as a clearing house of information regarding resolutions being developed throughout the Mid Winter meeting by committees and divisions. Among them was “Resolution in Support of the ‘Stop Before You Click’ Campaign” initiated by the Committee on Legislation. The objective is for ALA to endorse the “12 principles for fair commerce in software and other digital products” proposed by AFFECT (Americans for Fair Electronic Commerce Transactions) and resist the efforts by corporations to force consumers to quickly accept by click on a computer screen the lengthy, confusing legalese terms for licensing of software. “It’s time to put a stop to unfair digital product terms.” http://www.fairterms.org Another issue presented was the “Resolution on Privacy and Standardized Driver’s Licenses and Personal Identification Cards” by COL and OITP (Office of Information Technology Policy) seeking ALA’s support for preservation of individual privacy and personal information. It is feared that a national database of information on individuals could give rise to “data mining” for the development of “enemies lists”. Much activity is underway throughout the year at the ALAWO (ALA Washington Office) to follow a myriad of bills and legislative agendas. The ALAWO web site is worth a visit: http://www.ala.org/ala/issues/issuesadvocacy.htm COUNCIL I: This early session of Council saw little direct action beyond reports to the Membership, the most interesting of which was by the Freedom to Read Foundation in which John W. Berry (taking the place of the late Gordon Conable) provided us with much interesting news about steps by the Foundation to join efforts in lawsuits (filing amicus briefs in some cases) to uphold values of intellectual freedom. A resolution on Salinas Libraries – calling for ALA to support efforts to keep that California Library System open – was tabled so that wording changes could be implemented. It was first noted in this session that attendance has gone some 20% beyond that of the last Mid Winter (San Diego). Perhaps the most encouraging news to come in this session was in the Endowment Trustees Report to Council denoting long term investment results. While Councilors such as Gordon Conable and I had been accustomed to complaining about low investment returns by the Foundation during the boom years of the late 1990s, this new group of investment trustees delivered very respectable returns for 2003 (+20.30%) and 2004 (+12.8%). Even more interesting was the fact that the SRI (Socially Responsible Investing) Mutual Fund that several Councilors had urged upon the Endowment Trustees in 2003, turned in a 14.9% return in 2004 --- out performing the overall Merrill-Lynch portfolio by some 2.1%. The Ariel Fund (Morningstar 4 Star Rating) http://www.arielmutualfunds.com took its initial investment of $200,000 (only 1% of the total Endowment Fund portfolio) and increased it to $229,818 (+14.9%) in one year. ALA-APA COUNCIL SESSION: Although APA (Allied Professional Association) has an executive director, that person did not speak to the Council (as Mr. Fiels does on behalf of ALA) and the presentations by various Councilors on behalf of APA were, although articulate, lacking in substantive information concerning the certification courses and programmatic initiatives which are supposed to provide revenue streams in the future. The report of the Committee on Salaries and Status of Library Workers was not even submitted in written form for Council consideration at this session. The Treasurer’s Report by ALA-APA Treasurer Teri Switzer revealed a second year of very large deficits and a flow of contributions from Members which is anemic at best. It was reported that there will be a series of programs at Annual in Chicago by APA concerning compensation issues so important to Library workers – and hence important to those of us who manage libraries as well – but I will be surprised if the APA “cause” gains much momentum. From the floor I raised the issue of possible dissolution of APA in the event that the present fiscal trend continues. Several of the leaders of ALA remain confident in public as to long term projections, but I know that many more rank and file Councilors share my own misgivings. A proposal approved at this session was one which allowed APA Councilors (ALA Councilors who automatically became APA Councilors when APA was created in 2002) to resign from APA whiled remaining on ALA Council. I understand that some Councilors who work for Federal or some State agencies are prohibited from participating in organizations advocating for employee benefits or political candidates. I believe it is possible that others may elect to resign from APA for different reasons. The biggest problems with APA have been its lack of real identity (the name has no meaning among ALA Members) and inept approaches to attracting donations (the check off box on ALA Membership renewals for $2 donation has not been effective). ALA-APA web site: http://www.ala-apa.org is good and their offer of a free copy of the video “Love or Money” for a $25 donation may prove successful. However, the fact remains that most ALA Members don’t know what you mean when APA is brought up in conversation and it is already entering its third year of existence. EXHIBITS: At the Annual Conference in Orlando, Diane and I visited the exhibits to examine RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) products. Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems presented a comprehensive Bibliochip RFID Library System involving self checkout and return. http://www.bibliotheca-rfid.com This time, I looked at the products offered by Integrated Technology Group (http://www.integratedtek.com ) and their TAGSYS ISO 18000-3 chip technology. The vendor demonstrated how a patron can check out nine books at one time simply by stacking them in a given field where the scanner can whip the information out of the chips without necessitating that the book be opened to expose the chip. I was also shown how a wand device can inventory a shelf filled with books almost automatically and provide an inventory report in seconds. While many of my colleagues are concerned about confidentiality issues relative to RFID, my own qualms are more with the expense and labor involved with inserting these chips into thousands of books and the proprietary nature of the software for reading the chip. Service and technical backup is also an area of expense. The gadgetry is slick, but doesn’t offer any magic solution when it comes to affordability. COUNCIL FORUM I (Monday evening, 8-9:30 PM): Council Forum provided an informal group discussion by about 50 Councilors --- including incoming President Michael Gorman and several members of the Executive Board --- of several controversial resolutions coming before Council II and III. The Intellectual Freedom Committee is planning to bring several substantive action items (resolutions) before Council III. These were presented to the Forum and general support from the group was evident. A resolution calling for ALA to speak out as an organization on the impending closure of public libraries in Salinas, California was supported by all speakers while wording changes were recommended by many. The mover, Michael McGrorty gamely took the advice proffered and worked into the evening to prepare an amended version. A resolution seeking support for school media centers within the new “No Child Left Behind” program was discussed and much support was evident for the resolution itself. As to the “No Child Left Behind” program, virtually every speaker admitted that this Bush Administration program had been a disaster and that the new legislation offered more of the same. Some characterized the resolution seeking funding support for school media centers within this legislation as being tantamount to seeking passage on the Titanic. COUNCIL II: The ALA Treasurer’s report delivered by Tina Switzer was a concise and “elegant” presentation of some very good news. Not only has ALA recovered nicely from the difficulties and “red ink” of 2003, but saw $2,258,000 surplus in operating revenue for its fiscal year 2004. Total ALA Revenues include 33.3% from Publishing, 28.3% from Meetings and Conferences, 17% from Memberships and 10.2% from Grants and Awards. Programmatic Priorities or “Key Action Areas” for FY 2006 were approved as Diversity, Education and Continuous Learning, Equity of Access, Intellectual Freedom and 21st Century Literacy. -- A Resolution on Workplace Speech (“Libraries should permit and encourage the full and free expression of views by staff on non confidential professional and policy matters.”) was referred on to ALA legal counsel for review. The Resolution on Health Care (seeking ALA’s endorsement of legislative efforts to press for comprehensive health care for all Americans) was passed unanimously. Also passed resoundingly was a Resolution on School Libraries and the “No Child Left Behind Act” seeking recognition of the importance of School Media Centers as essential to quality education in K-12 schools. I was extremely pleased to see Council conclude its business ahead of schedule and that all of the pending resolutions were addressed, if not approved. TEA AT BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: Diane and I visited the Boston Public Library on January 18 had “Afternoon Tea” at their swank restaurant called “Novel”. Novel’s coffee shop area is about 4 times larger than that of OLPL and can seat about 30 people, but their restaurant area where a luncheon buffet is available and “tea is served” from 2:30 to 4:30 PM is much larger and very plush. According to a Novel staff person, the BPL experiment with a Restaurant on premises began about 18 months ago and appears to have been successful. The top executive of BPL (called “President” rather than Director) is Bernard A. Margolis. He has been a leading Member of ALA Council for many years. COUNCIL III: This session was not only extremely productive, but concluded its work by 11:30 AM --- one hour ahead of schedule. The Committee on Legislation (COL) submitted a “Resolution on Privacy and Standardized Driver’s Licenses and Personal Identification Cards” that passed unanimously. It seeks a system of “checks and balances” to insure the protection of individual liberties and privacy rights through cooperation of the Department of Homeland Security with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board created by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. Also passed unanimously was a resolution opposing the elimination by the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) of print versions of many government documents and a resolution urging the Department of Defense’s National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to continue the public sale and no-fee distribution of the NGA Flight Information Publications and Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File. The COL also secured passage of a resolution supporting the “Stop Before You Click” campaign noted above. --- The Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) secured passage by Council of a resolution on RFID offering companies some specific Technology and Privacy Principles. IFC also secured passage of several new “Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights” designed to insure equity of public access to information. -- International Relations Committee (IRC) presented a resolution dealing with the reconstruction of Libraries destroyed in the wake of the Tsunami and establishing a process of international cooperation to respond more efficiently to such calamities as they affect libraries and library service. – After three amendments and some lengthy discussion among Councilors prior to this session, the Resolution on Salinas Libraries was finally passed. It expresses ALA opposition to the closing of an entire library system and calls for the ALA President to transmit the Association’s concerns to relevant decision makers in California and nationally. It cites “Libraries, an American Value”: “Libraries in America are cornerstones of the communities they serve. Free access to the books, ideas, resources, and information in America’s libraries is imperative for education, employment, enjoyment and self-government.” CONCLUSION: Boston Mid Winter proved to be a major success in terms of attendance, Member satisfaction (from everything I have heard) and by virtue of the fact that we completed all of our work before the end of Council III. In Orlando, about six Resolutions had not even been discussed when the quorum dissolved and time expired on that final Wednesday. The efficient management of Council business was due in large measure to the effective leadership of President Carol Brey Casiano and President Elect Michael Gorman as well as the common sense of the Council Members themselves. Credit is also due to the Resolutions Committee Members, ALA Staff Lois Ann Gregory-Wood and Parliamentarian Eli Mina and to the Resolution movers who took the time back in October and November to forward their draft ideas via the Council List for preliminary hearing. We got our work done because we were ready to focus on substantive issues rather than “word smithing” when the Resolutions came up on the floor. Resolutions Committee Members attending this Mid Winter who joined Eli Mina and me in staffing our Resolutions Table in ALA Office included Larry Hardesty, Bill Paullin, Sue Kamm, Pat Hogan and Bob Holley. Thanks! My sincerest thanks also go to the Oak Lawn Public Library, the Board and Taxpayers for supporting my participation in ALA. James B. Casey, January 19, 2005. From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 21 22:28:54 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Announcement (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "DLD" Subject: Job Announcement POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Coordinator, New York State EqualAccess Libraries Program Albany, New York Libraries for the Future/New York State Library Libraries for the Future, a ten-year-old national nonprofit, champions the role of libraries in American life and works with individual libraries and library systems to help them become more community responsive institutions. As the programming division of the Americans for Libraries Council, Libraries for the Future has developed programs and services in over 200 sites in more than 22 states. The EqualAccess Libraries Program, funded in large part through a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, helps libraries find new approaches to meet the information and learning needs of their varied and diverse constituencies. Through Access Programs like Youth Access (non-school hours programming for teens and preteens that uses technology for enrichment and informal education); Lifelong Access (a model program for helping libraries become centers for older Americans) and Health Access (a model program for helping libraries become centers for health literacy and information), the EqualAccess model integrates outreach, coalition building, needs and assets assessments, and advocacy training with technology-based programming designed to expand community library services. In addition to the EqualAccess Libraries Program, LFF's major programs and services include Family Place Libraries (libraries as centers for healthy child and family development); MetLife Reading America (libraries as centers for intergenerational understanding, especially in new immigrant families) and consulting services in advocacy, public awareness, and professional development. Key Duties and Responsibilities · Oversee and execute all phases of New York State EqualAccess Libraries Program under supervision of the New York State Library and Libraries for the Future. · Participate in training of librarians during EqualAccess Workshops. · Participate in adaptation of EqualAccess Libraries base curriculum to coordinate with New York State needs. · Liaison between LFF office and New York State. · Work closely with key state partners. · Coordinate all state meetings, workshops, training sessions for EqualAccess Libraries Program. · Help to market program to local and regional funders, state libraries and library systems, and state and local media. Qualifications · At least 5 years experience in library, public-access computing, education, or nonprofit fields. · Project management and budgeting experience. · Familiarity with educational applications of new technology. · Ability to work independently, to take initiative and solve problems, and to work collaboratively with other staff members and project partners. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Excellent computer skills, including ability to use technology for sophisticated presentations. · Graduate degree in related field preferred. Letters of application and resumes should either be faxed to 1-646-336-6318 or, preferably, emailed to vthorburn@lff.org. No calls accepted. The position is full-time. It will be located in Albany, N.Y. and Libraries for the Future will be accepting resumes until the position is filled. January 14, 2005 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 21 22:30:30 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: Is reference dead? (Very long) (fwd) Message-ID: -------------- next part -------------- Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.13 - Release Date: 1/16/2005 From plib2 at webjunction.org Fri Jan 21 22:36:54 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:42 2005 Subject: outreach services guidelines Message-ID: Sender: "Julia Aker" Subject: Responses to outreach services guidelines I had almost as many requests to share as I did responses, so here's what we came up with for our library followed by the responses I received. Sorry about the length of it. I knew that I couldn't send the attachments. Thanks to all who were willing to share with us. [Moderator's note...so we've put the responses up on the web.] http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/PubLib/outreach.html From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Jan 22 13:14:30 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:43 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RE: Tax forms in libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Christine Lind Hage" Subject: RE: Tax forms in libraries We do not stock the actual forms, but do put a set of the reproducibles next to our photocopier. We stopped making the forms available about six years ago, but of course had a link on our website for folks to print them off. The printing and photocopying is not free. We charge ten cents a page. Christine Lind Hage, Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-2995 586/226-5010 voice 586/226-5008 fax http://www.christinelindhage.net Candidate for President of the American Library Association From plib2 at webjunction.org Sat Jan 22 13:14:40 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:43 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] FW: [CALIX:3477] Reporter Seeking Info on Wireless Internet (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: FW: [CALIX:3477] Reporter Seeking Info on Wireless Internet In case some of you in California read PUBLIB but not CALIX... Karen G. Schneider -----Original Message----- From: owner-calix@listproc.sjsu.edu [mailto:owner-calix@listproc.sjsu.edu] On Behalf Of Laura Fisher Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:04 PM To: Calix Subject: [CALIX:3477] Reporter Seeking Info on Wireless Internet Donna Jones, a writer for the Santa Cruz Sentinel, is looking for information on libraries in the state that have offer wireless internet connections to library users. If your library provides wireless internet, and you're willing to talk with Ms. Jones about how this service is working, please contact her at djones@santacruzsentinel.net. Laura Fisher California Library Association 717 20th Street, Ste. 200 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-447-8541 From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 24 14:03:30 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Tax forms in libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Susan McGowan" Subject: Re: Tax forms in libraries " plus we print off any quick internet item for people who aren't internet savy if it's faster doing it ourselves than trying to teach somebody how to do it." Our small suburban Chicago public library has not stocked tax forms for years (we couldn't keep up with the demand from patrons - and we're just down the road from the local IRS office!). We do give patrons the IRS URL for doing their own search, and we have been known to do a quick print or two when it's near tax deadline time for computer-handicapped people who know what form number they want. Susan McGowan Reference Coordinator Morton Grove Public Library Morton Grove, IL (847) 965-4220 Direct Line: (847) 929-5118 smcgowan@webrary.org http://www.webrary.org Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect official Library policy. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 24 14:04:17 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] The death of reference (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "John" Subject: The death of reference Whoever Robert Finch may be, there's some good stuff in what he says about the potential death of reference (if one wants to think in terms of life and death). Long posts may deserve dissertation-like answers, but...not at the moment. I do think that there's some confusion in the way "give them what they want" service, or the terminology thereof, is used. I take "give them what they want" to mean providing materials and services that are, in fact, what the particular library's particular public wants. Sometimes even needs. So, for example, I do not buy obscure titles on the religious practices of beneficial nematodes in rural North Dakota; I leave that to my academic colleagues, or any institutes devoted to beneficial nematodes, relgious studies, and/or North Dakota. Whe using the Internet--google, let us say--for reference (which I don't get to do much of anymore, being a director and all that...which has more to do with my atrophied reference skills--being a director, I mean--than anything else), I try to find precisely what inquirers may *not* want--or perhaps I should say, what they want but are not aware of. Looking for sites that end in .edu or .org, e.g., when the unwary student may not know the qualitative difference between and among sites, and will take any .com that pops up. I want to give people what they want--and, insofar as it lies within my capabilities, I want to give them the best (or close to it, given occasional time constraints...though people are often quite willing to wait and let me contact them later, if I have to spend time playing detective) info that I can find that WILL provide what they want. People at public desks who ignore patrons is a whole 'nother can of worms. Maybe even nematodes. John Richmond, Director Alpha Park Public Library District 3527 So. Airport Road Bartonville, IL 61607-1799 Ph: (309) 697-3822, x. 12 Fax: (309) 697-9681 Email: jrichmond@alphapark.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I feel more like I do now than I did before I got here." -- anon. From plib2 at webjunction.org Mon Jan 24 14:04:32 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:44 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] "Senior" blogs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: "Senior" blogs A journalist, Gabriel Goldberg, gabe@gabegold.com is writing a piece on blogs by "seniors." He asks, "Any suggestions or pointers on blogs by/for seniors? Any good search tools focused on seniors?" I can give him some help with the search tools end of things, including terminology, but what he could probably use is some good first-hand examples of blogs for and/or by older people --> and of course that made me think some librarians have probably participated in or created blogs for older people or on related topics. Jon Legree, I am really hoping you're reading this and talk about your custom RSS feed! Anyway, show 'em if you got 'em-- Karen G. Schneider kgs@lii.org From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:23:59 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Tax forms to print rather than printed (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Pat Coffie" Subject: Tax forms to print rather than printed Helped several folks with the forms we have in paper and the ones they = must have us print or print themselves. Is it hellpful to know that the = cost for just your own even at 10 cents a side is less than the cost = you'd be paying if IRS continued to estimate, publish, and ship the way = they once did? Time frame is more responsive on the web and the cost is = actually less per taxpayer than the old massive print, ship, discard = system. =20 We are tax supported. We make it as easy as possible for tax payers to = pay their taxes. A bit of an explanation from time to time seems to = help. Patricia Coffie Waverly 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 Tue Jan 25 17:24:13 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] libraries is places for collaborative writing (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Phil Shapiro" Subject: libraries is places for collaborative writing hi publib people - for those who might be interested, i give brief mention of the use of public libraries as possible venues of collaborative writing in a new item i posted to the mac using educators web site. http://www.macusingeducators.com "group fiction writing using subethaedit" i believe libraries to be places where magical things happen with both the consumption and production of ideas. i wish more people could experience that magic, and maybe controlled collaborative writing experiences at libraries might be a way for them to do so. the public libraries reference can be found in the "how we did it" article, under the "next steps" section of the article. phil shapiro arlington, virginia -- Phil Shapiro  pshapiro@his.com http://www.his.com/pshapiro/ (personal) http://teachme.blogspot.com (weblog) http://www.digitaldivide.net/profile/pshapiro (technology access work) http://mytvstation.blogspot.com/ (video and rich media) "We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon." -- Dr. Konrad Adenauer From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:24:24 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Tax Forms in Libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Billerbes@aol.com Subject: Tax Forms in Libraries We at the Bensenville Public Library (IL) have always enjoyed the tax season. It's not as much fun and as challenging as the pre-Internet days, but it still gives us a chance to see and work with people we do not see often. For several years, we have kept the library open until midnight on April 15. The post office sets up a table to sell stamps and get the returns postmarked. We set out coffee and cookies, and we mingle about cajoling and encouraging and offering what assistance we can. As midnight nears, we order a pizza for the post office clerks. People come from all over the Chicago area (we put up a giant map use colored pins to show where everyone is from). It's all volunteer, of course. Nobody gets paid to stay, but we always have many more staff than we actually need. Any library user is welcome, but it's mostly folks coming in to do their taxes and get them out at the very last minute. We also get MUCH positive publicity. Chicago radio and tv stations pick it up and keep repeating throughout the day that the Bensenville Library is open and it's the place to be on April 15. ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 25 17:24:30 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Public Library Internet Connectivity (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "K.G. Schneider" Subject: Public Library Internet Connectivity Please respond to the sender--not to me. -- kgs NATIONAL SURVEY OF PUBLIC LIBRARY INTERNET CONNECTIVITY -- LAST CHANCE! A letter announcing a new national survey of public libraries and Internet connectivity was sent to public libraries across the country in late November 2004. This study is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the American Library Association (ALA), and is being conducted by researchers from Florida State University's Information Use Management and Policy Institute (http://www.ii.fsu.edu). The survey ends FEBRUARY 1, 2005. PLEASE take the time to complete the survey, available at http://www.plinternetsurvey.org. The survey has a total of 19 questions divided into two parts that will take you about 15 minutes to complete. The first part of the survey pertains to selected library branches in your system (if applicable), while the second part pertains to the entire library system. It is likely that not all of your branches were included in the study, as they were selected randomly. You will need the 8 or 10 character Library ID code included in the letter you received to initiate the web-based survey. If you have lost that ID number, you can look it up at the study website http://www.plinternetsurvey.org. The answers you provide will provide public libraries, state library agencies, the Gates Foundation, ALA, policymakers, and others with extremely important data regarding public library Internet connectivity issues, and the impacts of such connectivity in the communities that libraries serve. To read more about the study, please visit http://www.plinternetsurvey.org. Thank you very much for your willingness to participate. ************************************************************************* * John Carlo Bertot, Ph.D. Phone: (850) 644-8118 * * Professor Fax: (850) 644-4522 * * School of Information Studies Email: bertot@lis.fsu.edu * * Florida State University http://slis-two.lis.fsu.edu/~jcbertot * * 101 Shores Building * * Tallahassee, FL 32306-2100 * ************************************************************************* From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:25:21 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Tax forms in libraries (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Andy Barnett Subject: Re: Tax forms in libraries We gave out about 100,000 items last year (five per capita in our city), provide prominent links to the IRS and state agency and will print anything people want. To make this easier and faster, we loaded the IRS files from their CD-ROM onto our hard drive. Andy Barnett, Asst. Director www.mcmillanlibrary.org McMillan Memorial Library 490 East Grand Ave. 715-423-5144 (phone) Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-423-2665 (fax) Any profession that jettisons the values that have given it competence, adaptability and identity becomes weak and hollow. - Adapted from Jane Jacobs's Dark Age Ahead. From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:25:34 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Burns, Jacqueline, JCL" Subject: We are looking at a variety of Link Resolver and Federated Search products. I am interested in knowing which public libraries have purchased or are thinking of purchasing one of the following. A quick response is all I'm seeking, so no need to add comment unless you care to add. Thanks in advance =20 Link Resolver =20 EBSCO's LinkSource =20 TDNet's TOUR =20 Serial Solutions' ArticleLinker =20 =20 =20 Federated Search =20 WebFeat =20 TDNet's Searcher-Analyzer =20 Serial Solutions' Central Search =20 Jackie Burns Document Delivery Librarian Johnson County Library 9875 W. 87th St. Overland Park, KS 66212 913-495-7558 burnsj@jocolibrary.org =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 Jan 25 17:25:50 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Best Reads of 2004 - Part One (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: David.Faulkner@ci.austin.tx.us Subject: Best Reads of 2004 - Part One Here is part one of the final list of the best books of 2004 as recommended by the members of PubLib. Thank you for all your suggestions. David Faulkner Library Assistant Daniel E. Ruiz Branch Austin Public Library Austin, Texas PubLib's Best Books of 2004 Compiled by David Faulkner; Austin Public Library; Austin, Texas david.faulkner@ci.austin.tx.us 37th Hour, The / Jodi Compton Alchemy of Mind, An : The Marvel and Mystery of the Brain / Diane Ackerman Amateur Marriage, The / Anne Tyler America The Book / Jon Stewart Amulet of Samarkand, The / Jonathan Stroud Another Bullshit Night In Suck City: A Memoir / Nick Flynn Artemis Fowl / Eoin Colfer Automatic Millionaire, The / David Bach B for Buster / Iain Lawrence Beatnik Rutabagas From Beyond the Stars / Quentin Dodd Best Awful, The / Carrie Fisher Bet Me / Jennifer Crusie Blue Blood / Edward Conlon Body Of David Hayes, The / Ridley Pearson But Inside I'm Screaming / Elizabeth Flock By Bread Alone / Sarah-Kate Lynch Call Of The Mall, The / Paco Underhill Can You Keep a Secret? / Sophie Kinsella Chicka Chicka Boom Boom / Bill Martin Children's Hour, The / Marcia Willett Citizen Hobo : How a Century of Homelessness Shaped America / Todd DePastino Cloud Atlas, The / Liam Callanan Codex / Lev Grossman Confusion, The / Neal Stephenson Crackpots / Sara Pritchard Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, The / Mark Haddon Da Vinci Code, The / Dan Brown Darkly Dreaming Dexter / Jeff Lindsay Darling, The / Russell Banks Dating Dead Men / Harley Jane Kozak Death Match / Lincoln Child Dewey Decimal System Of Love / Josephine Carr Digital Fortress / Dan Brown Dogs Don't Bite When a Growl Will Do: What Your Dog Can Teach You About Living a Happy Life / Matt Weinstein, Luke Barber Dogs of Babel, The / Carolyn Parkhurst Dogs Of Bedlam Farm, The: An Adventure With Sixteen Sheep, Three Dogs, Two Donkeys, And Me / Jon Katz Dress Your Family In Corduroy And Denim / David Sedaris Ear, the Eye, and the Arm, The / Nancy Farmer East Of Eden / John Steinbeck Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation / Lynne Truss Eight Minutes In The Morning / Jorge Cruise Ella Enchanted / Gail Carson Levine Errands / Judith Guest Eventide / Kent Haruf Financial Freedom On $5 A Day / Chuck Chakrapani Flesh and Blood / John Harvey Flying Crows / Jim Lehrer Forest Lover, The / Susan Vreeland Four Souls / Louise Erdrich From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:26:21 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] One Community/One Book Committee invitation letter (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Beth Scudder" Subject: One Community/One Book Committee invitation letter ----344510-7129147-1017340393=:3379 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hello all, We are getting ready to embark on a One Community/One Book program and we ar= e ready to invite community members to participate on our planning committee= Does anyone have a copy of the initial letter you sent to people explaini= ng the concept of the program and asking them to serve on the committee? We hate to re-invent the wheel, so your examples are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Beth Scudder, Director McKinney Memorial Public Library (Texas) bscudder=40mckinneytexas.org ----344510-7129147-1017340393=:3379 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Disposition: inline The material in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential, privileged, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that the unauthorized review, use, disclosure, duplication, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by return email and destroy all electronic and paper copies of the original message and any attachments immediately. Please note that neither City of McKinney nor the sender accepts any responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan attachments (if any). Thank You. ----344510-7129147-1017340393=:3379-- From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:26:25 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Ann Davis" Subject: The Sacramento Public Library invites qualified applicants to apply for the positions noted below. SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY *CENTRAL LIBRARY MANAGER - $60,000 - $75,000 (DOQ) *4 BRANCH SUPERVISOR LIBRARIAN III OPENINGS - $3,084.07 - $4,784.40 *AUTOMATION LIBRARIAN III - $3,084.07 - $4,784.40 *4 LIBRARIAN I/II OPENINGS - $2,380.04 - $4,299.64 The JOBS: The Central Library Manager plans, directs, and manages the staff and activities of the Central Library and participates in system-wide committees, task forces and training for professional and paraprofessional staff at our 27 branches throughout the county of Sacramento. (Minimum Qualifications: an MLS, 2 years of experience in a supervisory or administrative position, and 4 years of experience as a professional librarian, preferably 2 in a public library.) The Automation Librarian III acts as the primary Library liaison between the Library and Innovative Interfaces Inc. for the Integrated Library System (ILS) and between outside libraries participating in the ILS and the Sacramento Public Library. (Minimum Qualifications: an MLS, 3 years of experience as a professional librarian in the area of specialization, and 1 year in a supervisory capacity.) Branch Supervisor Librarian III's perform skilled professional library work of a managerial nature, such as supervision of a community or regional library. (Minimum Qualifications: an MLS, 3 years of experience as a professional librarian in the area of specialization, and 1 year in a supervisory capacity.) Librarian I/II's perform and/or supervise professional library work such as youth or children's services, readers' advisory and information services, material selection and acquisition, a specialized function such as cataloging, or automated systems coordination. Each of our current openings involves some level of Youth Services. (Minimum Qualifications: an MLS. Appointment to level II requires that the employee perform the full range of duties for the class and meet qualification standards, with 1 year of experience in a public library preferred.) Librarian I/II applications must be received no later than Jan. 31, 2005 (post marks not accepted). Successful candidates for each of the above positions must possess: dynamic internal and external customer service style; strong leadership skills; organization, time management, team-building, strong oral and written communication skills; knowledge of cutting edge practices in librarianship; and a high degree of initiative, maturity, integrity, and good judgment. The COMMUNITY: Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and fastest growing metropolitan regions in the nation. Sacramento is situated just two short hours from the sophistication of San Francisco, the romance of the Napa/Sonoma wine country, and the majesty of Lake Tahoe & the Sierra Nevada Mountains. =20 The ORGANIZATION: As the fifth-largest library system in California with an annual budget of $30 million and over 300 FTE's, the Sacramento Public Library is a distinctive, vital, and widely used community service. Serving both the city and county of Sacramento, our libraries circulate over 5 million items annually through the 27 city and county branch libraries. More than 580,000 Sacramento-area residents have a library card. The BENEFITS: SPL employees receive Paid Time Off (accrual schedule based on years of service), 12 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, PERS retirement 2% at 55, Transportation allowance, Parental leave for both men and women, Section 125 Fringe Benefit Plan, Optional Deferred Compensation Plan. The SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process will consist of oral interviews and/or a supplemental questionnaire. The examination may include, but is not limited to, the essential knowledge and abilities listed above. Video teleconferencing may be available for candidates from long distances. To APPLY: Submit EACH of the following: 1) Sacramento Public Library Application, 2) Resume, 3) Cover Letter to: Library Human Resources Recruitment, 828 I Street, Sacramento, Ca. 95814. Applications may be obtained from any Sacramento Public Library branch, or by visiting www.saclibrary.org. Ann Davis Human Resources Department Sacramento Public Library 828 I Street Sacramento, Ca. 95814 P: 916 264-2725 F: 916 264-2728 ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 25 17:26:51 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] post-search tools (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: nose itall Subject: post-search tools Dear Everyone I would like to know whether you recommend installing post-search tools such as Net Snippets (http://www.netsnippets.com/) in the library for the use of your clients. Do clients actually do use them? Now that there are free tools available it is easier for them to use at home the material they saved in the library. Do you think that there are any copyright implications for this (i.e. if people take home their own copy of material from the digital library). All the best, Sima --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term' ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 25 17:29:19 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] RESOLUTION ON RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TECHNOLOGY (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: RESOLUTION ON RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TECHNOLOGY RESOLUTION ON RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY PRINCIPLES WHEREAS, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that uses various electronic devices, such as microchip tags, tag readers, computer servers, and software, to automate library transactions; and WHEREAS, the use of RFID technology promises to improve library operations by increasing the efficiency of library transactions, reducing workplace injuries, and improving services to library users; and WHEREAS, many libraries are adopting or in the process of adopting RFID technology to automate library circulation, inventory management, and security control; and WHEREAS, consumers, consumer groups, librarians, and library users have raised concerns about the misuse of RFID technology to collect information on library users' reading habits and other activities without their consent or knowledge; and WHEREAS, protecting user privacy and confidentiality has long been an integral part of the mission of libraries; and WHEREAS, the ALA Code of Ethics states, "We protect each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted"; and WHEREAS, Privacy: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights states that "The American Library Association affirms that rights of privacy are necessary for intellectual freedom and are fundamental to the ethics and practice of librarianship," and calls upon librarians "to maintain an environment respectful and protective of the privacy of all users"; and WHEREAS, the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee recognizes the importance of developing policies and guidelines for appropriate implementation of RFID technology in light of the profession's commitment to preserving user privacy and its concern for preserving the trust of library users; and WHEREAS, the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee and the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy, recognizing the immediate need to draft privacy principles to protect and promote ALA's values, joined with the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) to form a working group dedicated to developing a set of privacy principles to govern the use of RFID technology by all organizations and industries related to the creation, publication, distribution, and retail sale of books and their use in libraries; now, therefore, let it be RESOLVED, that the American Library Association endorse the "BISG Policy Statement Policy #002: RFID - Radio Frequency Identification Privacy Principles" (Exhibit I) developed by the IFC and the OITP with the BISG and other working groups; and be it further RESOLVED, that ALA affirm established privacy norms within and across the business, government, educational, and nonprofit spectrum, specifically acknowledging two essential privacy norms: § Data transferred among trading partners related to customer and/or patron transactions shall be used solely for related business practices and no unauthorized transaction shall be permitted. § Data related to customer and/or patron transactions shall not compromise standard confidentiality agreements among trading partners or information users; and be it further RESOLVED, that the ALA adopt the following "RFID Privacy Principles" developed by the IFC and OITP with the BISG RFID working group: All businesses, organizations, libraries, educational institutions and non-profits that buy, sell, loan, or otherwise make available books and other content to the public utilizing RFID technologies shall: 1) Implement and enforce an up-to-date organizational privacy policy that gives notice and full disclosure as to the use, terms of use, and any change in the terms of use for data collected via new technologies and processes, including RFID. 2) Ensure that no personal information is recorded on RFID tags which, however, may contain a variety of transactional data. 3) Protect data by reasonable security safeguards against interpretation by any unauthorized third party. 4) Comply with relevant federal, state , and local laws as well as industry best practices and policies. 5) Ensure that the four principles outlined above must be verifiable by an independent audit; 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M____________________________________________________________ M____________________________________________________________ M______________________________________\!`/[_`PH``/____\&"0(` M`````,````````!&&````$UI8W)O Sender: David.Faulkner@ci.austin.tx.us Subject: Best Reads of 2004 - Part Two PubLib's Best Books of 2004 Compiled by David Faulkner Austin Public Library Austin, Texas david.faulkner@ci.austin.tx.us Full Cupboard of Life, The: More from the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency / Alexander McCall Smith Game, The / Laurie R. King Garden, The / Elsie Aidinoff Gilead / Marilyn Robinson Give 'Em What They Want: Managing the Public's Library / published by American Library Association Good Grief / Lolly Winton Gothic Enterprise, The / Robert Scott. Great And Terrible Beauty, A / Libba Bray Great Fire, The / Shirley Hazzard Hedge Knight, The / George R.R. Martin Hole in Texas, A / Herman Wouk Hole In The Universe, A / Mary McGarry Morris Hole In The World, A / Sid Hite Hot Flash Club, The / Nancy Thayer I Dream of Microwaves / Imad Rahman Ice Run / Steve Hamilton Ida B And Her Plans To Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, And (Possibly) Save The World / Katherine Hannigan Inamorata / Joseph Gangemi Inside The Victorian Home / Judith Flanders Janet & Me: A Memoir Of Love And Loss / Stan Mack Jonathan Strange And Mr. Norrell / Susanna Clarke Just One Look / Harlan Coben Kite Runner, The / Khaled Hosseini Know-It-All, The / A.J. Jacobs Known World, The / Edward P. Jones Kushiel's Avatar / Jacqueline Carey L'Affaire / Diane Johnson Last Call / Laura Pedersen Last Goodbye, The / Reed Arvin Life Of Pi, The / Yann Martel Little Bitty Lies, / Mary Kay Andrews Little Scarlet / Walter Mosley Little, Big / John Crowley Live Bait / P. J. Tracy Love And Hate In Jamestown / David Price Love In The Driest Season / Neely Tucker Love That Dog / Sharon Creech Lovely Bones, The / Alice Sebold Lucia, Lucia / Adriana Trigiani Lying Awake / Mark Salzman Maise Dobbs Series / Jacqueline Winspear Mammoth Book Of Fantasy, The/ Mike Ashley Man in My Basement, The / Walter Mosley McSweeney's Enchanted Chamber Of Astonishing Stories / Chabon, Michael, Ed. Me And Emma / Elizabeth Flock Men We Became, The / Robert T. Littell Middlesex / Jeffrey Eugenides Monkeewrench / P. J. Tracy Monster of God: The Man-Eating Predator in the Jungles of History and the Mind / David Quammen Mr. Paradise / Elmore Leonard Murder on the Leviathan / Boris Akunin, Andrew Bromfield Translator My Sister's Keeper / Jodi Picoult Ninjas, Piranhas And Galileo / Greg Leitich Smith No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, The / Alexander McCall Smith Northern Light, A / Jennifer Donnelly From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:31:35 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: "Senior" blogs (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: Rosemarie Lewis Subject: Re: "Senior" blogs Hi Karen, This a nice site: http://maturetechnology.blogspot.com/. The author is a senior citizen from California who started blogging last May. He's an engineer, and he doesn't post very frequently. But his entries are well-written and thoughtful. This guy is kind of funny - a self-proclaimed curmudgeon from Bangor, Maine. http://dailysnooze.blogspot.com/ Ken's been keeping a blog since 2003, and he writes about anything that catches his fancy: http://kengory.blogspot.com/ Finally here's a woman with an active site called Pawigoview. She lives in Franklin, NC (such a beautiful town!) and has been blogging since July 2004. http://pawigo.blogspot.com./ There's also a site called "Gossip Cooler: A Daily Blog about Growing Older." http://www.seniorcitizens.com/weblog/gossipcooler.html It's part of a large web site for seniors (www.seniorcitizens.com). It looks relatively new and very commercial - lots of ads either hoping to confuse or generate revenue, and it doesn't list any authors or who's responsible for the site, so be wary. Hope that helps a bit. So far no one has organized seniors on the web into a directory - so they're spread out a bit. -- Rosemarie Lewis Librarian II Miami-Dade Public Library System www.mdpls.org On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 11:24:57 -0800 (PST), K.G. Schneider wrote: > A journalist, Gabriel Goldberg, gabe@gabegold.com is writing a piece on > blogs by "seniors." He asks, "Any suggestions or pointers on blogs by/for > seniors? Any good search tools focused on seniors?" > > I can give him some help with the search tools end of things, including > terminology, but what he could probably use is some good first-hand examples > of blogs for and/or by older people --> and of course that made me think > some librarians have probably participated in or created blogs for older > people or on related topics. Jon Legree, I am really hoping you're reading > this and talk about your custom RSS feed! > > Anyway, show 'em if you got 'em-- > > Karen G. Schneider > kgs@lii.org > > From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:31:40 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Volunteer coordinator position (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "jpeters" Subject: Volunteer coordinator position Good morning: Our Library is seeking information on those libraries that have a position (probably part-time) of volunteer coordinator. Particularly, I'm looking for a list of duties or a job description for this position. Can you help? Jim Peters Parmly Billings Library 510 N Broadway Billings, MT 59101 406-657-8291 jpeters@billings.lib.mt.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:31:46 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Family Fun Nights (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "jpeters" Subject: Family Fun Nights Good Morning: I'm looking for information from libraries that have something that might be called a "family fun night". We envision an evening that would have activities for teens, parents and children that go one simultaneously. This might be on a Friday evening, after the library has closed. If your library sponsors these kinds of activities, let me know what types of things you do. Thanks in advance... Jim Peters Parmly Billings Library 510 N Broadway Billings, MT 59101 406-657-8291 jpeters@billings.lib.mt.us From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:31:56 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS -- REMINDER (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Don Wood" Subject: CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS -- REMINDER CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS to School Libraries in Canada Online http://www.schoollibraries.ca/>http://www.schoollibraries.ca/ -- PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS -- SLIC Online is inviting submissions on the general subject of school libraries, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. This invitation is intended to create a fresh bank of resources to support policy, curriculum, resources, community relations, exchange of new initiatives, and media response in the context of sensitive community climates. Even in Canada, a free country by world standards, books and magazines are banned at the border. Books are removed from the shelves in Canadian libraries, schools, and bookstores everyday. Free speech on the Internet is under attack. (Excerpt from Canada's Freedom to Read Week Kit, 2004). The theory and practice of intellectual freedom are essential underpinnings of critical inquiry and informed citizenship, both important goals of our education systems. However our communities are hard-hit by related sensitive social issues, such as book challenges, Internet access and child protection, equitable access and connectivity, principles of intellectual freedom in the aftermath of terrorist attacks, funding, coporate sponsorhip, the impact of cutting teacher-librarians, and working with community leaders to deal with concerns about school policies and resources. Guest Editor For This Issue Toni Samek E-mail: toni.samek@ualberta.ca Deadline for Contributions (International Contributions Welcome) March 1, 2005 Contributions May be in the Form of: * Articles * Thought Pieces * Letters * Bibliographies & Resource Lists * Reviews * Other Submit To: toni.samek@ualberta.ca Possible Topics Include, but are not limited to: * Access to Information * Advocacy * Child Development * Colonialism * Core Values * Collections * Community Activism * Community Standards * Corporate Sponsorships * Current Climate of Crisis in School Libraries * Cultural Literacy * Democratic Education * Distance Learning * Ethics * Freedom of Expression & Censorship * Educating for Global Citizenship * Family Values * Homophobia * Identities * Information Literacy * Interconnectivity * International Development * Issues of Internet Access & Child Protection * Lifelong Learning * Knowledge Society * Political Correctness * Privacy & Confidentiality * Privatization * Progressive Views * Publishing * Racism * Rights of the Child * Rights of the Girl-child * Sexism * Social Responsibilities for K-12 * Virtual Community * White Privilege SLIC Online is a journal of the Canadian Association for School Libraries. CASL's mission is to provide national support for the development and maintenance of exellence in Canada's school libraries, media centres, and school library personnel. Upcoming Issues: 24(2) Central Services and Leadership for School Libraries 24(3) Teacher-Librarianship as a Profession 24(4) Social Responsibility and Intellectual Freedom in School Libraries Toni Samek, PhD Associate Professor School of Library & Information Studies 3-15 Rutherford South, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta CANADA T6G 2J4 Phone: (780) 492-0179 Fax: (780) 492-2430 E-mail: toni.samek@ualberta.ca Web: http://www.ualberta.ca/~asamek/toni.htm "A word after a word after a word is power." Margaret Atwood From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:32:18 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Question about antivirus on server (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Sharon Custer" Subject: Question about antivirus on server Excuse any duplication, as this is going to multiple lists. I am looking for a good anti-virus to add to a Windows 2000 Server machine. Could any please send any recommendation directly to me at the email address below. Thank you, Sharon Custer Eccles-Lesher Memorial Library 673 Main Street PO Box 359 Rimersburg, PA 16248 (814) 473-3800 FAX: (814) 473-8200 http://www.eccles-lesher.org Sharon.Custer@eccles-lesher.org "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:32:30 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Updated List of Duplicate Items (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Pomes, Stephen" Subject: Updated List of Duplicate Items The MMS Library has a revised list of discard items available to libraries. To view this list, please use the following link. http://www.geocities.com/stephen_v_pomes/ No postage reimbursement is necessary. If you do wish to reimburse, please reimburse by sending stamps. Please send all responses to Lee.Adams@mms.gov Stephen V. Pomes, Librarian Library U.S. Dept. of Interior Minerals Management Service 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd., ms 5031 New Orleans, LA 70123-2394 United States of America Telephone: 504-736-2521 Fax: 504-736-2525 E-Mail: stephen.pomes@mms.gov bayoudoc@latech.edu'; 'lla_gen_mem@ecsvr2.enrg.lsu.edu'; 'publib@webjunction.org' From plib2 at webjunction.org Tue Jan 25 17:32:37 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Job Posting (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: fhays@bcgov.net Subject: Job Posting LIBRARIAN I =96 REFERENCE (Bluffton Branch of the Beaufort County=2C SC = Library System)=3A Works Monday =96 Thursday 11 - 8=2C Friday 8 - 5 and s= ome = weekends=2E Using established reference interview skills=2C determines th= e = informational needs of patrons=2E Assist patrons in locating needed = information=2E Continually reviews and recommends Internet web sites for= = inclusion on the Library=92s home page=2E Conducts group and individual = tours of the library=2E Participates in the publicity and marketing of = the Library through various publications and displays=2E = MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS=3A Master=92s degree in Library and Information = Science=2E Eligibility for South Carolina Public Library Certification=2E= = Public service front line position requiring a dependable=2C motivated=2C= = customer service oriented person=2E Knowledge in Internet resources and = capable of instructing library patrons in computer applications=2E = Desktop publishing=2C database management=2C and library automation skill= s=2C = preferably DRA=2E Must be extremely flexible with working hours and may = occasionally work more than 40 hours a week if necessary=2E Physical = ability to lift=2C carry=2C push and/or pull up to 20 pounds=2E = APPLY=3A Beaufort County Employee Services Division=2C 100 Ribaut Rd=2C = Beaufort or obtain online at www=2Ebcgov=2Enet Applications accepted unt= il = filled=2E EOE SALARY=3A =2434=2C691 yr NOTE=3A All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be = required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior = to appointment=2E ********************************************************************* 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 Jan 25 17:32:50 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:45 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Reminder-Patriot Act Survey (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: "Carrie Russell" Subject: Reminder-Patriot Act Survey REMINDER -- PATRIOT Act Survey At the beginning of January, researchers working for ALA sent out letters inviting a sample of public and academic libraries to participate in a web survey assessing the impact of the USA PATRIOT Act on America's libraries and library patrons. If your library received a letter requesting your participation in the Web-based survey, please take the time to do so. Even if your library has no law enforcement activity to report, your participation is vital to the accuracy of the study. We appreciate your prompt participation in the survey! From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 26 16:11:46 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:46 2005 Subject: DeweyError List Message-ID: The Ohio Library Council's Technical Services Division would like to announce their sponsorship of the DEWEYERROR list, a new electronic distribution list that will alert members to suspected errors in Dewey numbers in LC records. Do you, or does your library, routinely accept Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) numbers from Library of Congress (LC) catalog records without checking them first? Or, do you not only check them, but also take the trouble to advise LC when you suspect a number is in error? If you answered yes to either of these questions, the DEWEYERROR list is available for your use. The Ohio Library Council's Technical Services Division is sponsoring this list based upon the support of several of our members. It supersedes a privately maintained list dedicated to the same purpose. Fianna Holt, Technical Services Librarian at Albright College (Reading, PA) has commented: "This list is worthwhile for the mistakes that I can catch or can alert the staff when it is an ordered item. ... just today, your message on the book Now, discover your strengths by Marcus Buckingham was valuable as we had accepted the number as is. It's clearly misclassified and I am going to change to your suggestion!" To subscribe to the list, send an e-mail to listserv@listserv.kent.edu with the text SUBSCRIBE DEWEYERROR plus your name. This is not a discussion list - only notification takes place - so postings should not be excessive. All postings are verified for appropriateness (but not for accuracy) so you will be spared irrelevant material. The list has no official connection with the Library of Congress, nor with OCLC, owners and publishers of the Dewey Decimal Classification(TM) system. Bonnie Doepker Past Coordinator, OLC Technical Services Division -----Original Message----- From: PUBLIB [mailto:plib2@webjunction.org] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:29 PM To: Ian Fairclough Cc: 'Bonnie Doepker' (E-mail) Subject: Re: FW: SUBSCRIBE PUBLIB IAN FAIRCLOUGH >>There's a question about a message which Bonnie posted to the list recently but has not appeared. What was the subject of message and/or date it was sent? those are the ways I can search to see if was posted out. Thanks Sara Weissman, co-moderator PubLib From plib2 at webjunction.org Wed Jan 26 16:12:35 2005 From: plib2 at webjunction.org (PUBLIB) Date: Wed May 18 10:51:46 2005 Subject: [PUBLIB] Best Reads of 2004 - Part 3 (and final) (fwd) Message-ID: Sender: David.Faulkner@ci.austin.tx.us Subject: Best Reads of 2004 - Part 3 (and final) If you would like a copy of the entire list of the Best Reads in a Word document please email me and I'll send it. David -------------------------------------------------------- PubLib's Best Books of 2004 Compiled by David Faulkner Austin Public Library Austin, Texas david.faulkner@ci.austin.tx.us Obsession With Butterflies, An: Our Long Love Affair with a Singular Insect / Sharman Apt Russell One Vast Winter Count: The Native American West Before Lewis and Clark / Colin G. Calloway Opening Act of Unspeakable Evil, An / Jim Munroe Orchard / Larry Watson Ordinary Wolves / Seth Kantner Other Boleyn Girl, The / Philippa Gregory Out Of The Deep I Cry / Julia Spencer-Fleming Outcasts Of 19 Schuyler Place / E. L. Konigsburg Perfect Mile, The: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less Than Four Minutes to Achieve It / Neal Bascomb Pirates / Celia Rees Playing with Fire / Peter Robinson Pompeii / Robert Harris Preservationist, The / David Maine Prince Edward / Dennis McFarland Princess In Love / Meg Cabot Princess In The Spotlight / Meg Cabot Princess Of Neptune, The / Quentin Dodd Progress Paradox, The: How Life Gets Better While People Feel Worse / Gregg Easterbrook Queen's Fool, The / Philippa Gregory Question of Blood, A / Ian Rankin Rule Of Four, The / Ian Caldwell & Dustin Thomason Sammy And Juliana In Hollywood / Benjamin Alire Saenz Set This House in Order: A Romance of Souls / Matt Ruff Shadow Divers / Robert Kurson Shadow of the Wind, The / Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Lucia Graves Shamer's Daughter / Lene Kaaberbol Shoulder The Sky / Anne Perry Sister Of My Heart / Chitra Divakaruni Sixpence House : Lost In A Town Of Books / Paul Collins Skinny Dip / Carl Hiaasen Sleep Toward Heaven / Amanda Eyre Ward So Yesterday / Scott Westerfeld Soloist, The / Mark Salzman Something Rotten / Jasper Fforde Sometimes A Great Notion / Ken Kesey Spirit & Flesh: Life In A Fundamentalist