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Heather, all of us YALSA members appreciate your endorsement of YALSA and =
the book lists we prepare. I have only one addition (and small correction)=
. The Michael L. Printz Award is the "Newbery" of YA books, and last =
year's winner--the first for this award--is Walter Dean Myers' Monster. =
The Alex Awards are the best adult books of the year for young adults. =
Again, thanks so much for being aware--and making known to others--the =
work that the members of YALSA are doing!
Frances Bryant Bradburn
Printz Award 2000 Chair
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Topics of the day:
1. Hit : Spyware
2. YALSA BEST BOOKS FOR YA's
3. Library Without a LibraryPt.3
4. ELEM: Rehired! and third grade end of year game
5. Periodical Indexing - alternatives to CPI
6. TARGET: K books
7. Megan Volmer's request for book
8. If you can get to Valley Cottage, NY
9. Literature Circles -
10. GEN: Caspr Library World listserv?
11. Target: Multicultural Books
12. Target: Character Counts
13. Online Literary Criticism-HIT
14. Books about Down's Syndrome needed
15. poem needed
16. Reading level abbreviations
17. BIG Atlas
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 18:40:25 -0400
From: Earl Sande <sandes@CODETEL.NET.DO>
Subject: Hit : Spyware
The program I downloaded was JPEG Optimizer, recommended on one of the
newsgroups. I tried it out on a number of files and it reduced JPGs from
54 to 97%, so it seemed such a wonderful thing for Linda and I. We both
are quite into graphic files. Linda tried it out on her computer and =
ended
up posting a suggestion to a friend on the clip-art newsgroup.
Fortunately, the friend was one of those gurus and immediately send a note
on it, calling it spyware and explaining that it can ONLY be uninstalled =
by
going to
<http://grc.com/oo/program.htm > where Linda got further explanation. It
took her three times to completely remove the parts - that's closing down
the computer three times!
It appears that there are a number of such programs that are distributed
and which has a script that returns information to another person, this =
one
turning over the information only to sponsors of the pages (or something
like that) and as quantitative data. Other such programs, however, turn
the information over with specific details and not necessarily to a
specified group.
According to Linda, who checked the jpg of some of the pictures, JPEG
Optimizer does leave some tags in the file of each picture, although it
could only be used to "advertise" that the picture has been optimized by
this program and not spread anything elsewheres unless the person goes
ahead and downloads the program.
One letter I got recommended that I read the Tourbus issue on spyware
which, she said, urged that it was nothing to really worry about.
I don't use many programs nor do I download many off the 'Net. If I could
be caught this easily, I wonder about others who do more downloads.
Earl
Earl P Sande
Elementary School Librarian
Director of Library Services
Carol Morgan School
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
e-mail : sandes@codetel.net.do=20
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 19:22:19 EDT
From: Heather Norris <HGNorris@AOL.COM>
Subject: YALSA BEST BOOKS FOR YA's
David, and anyone else who may be interested--I think what you had may =
have
been the YALSA Best Books List. Here is the link for the YALSA Best Books
for Young Adults 2000 list. <A
HREF=3D"http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/2000bestbooks.html">YALSA - =
Awards</A
> In case the link doesn't work, the URL is:
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/2000bestbooks.html=20
Also try the YALSA Booklists page which includes all sorts of lists like =
the
"Quick Picks" for reluctant readers, the "Popular Paperbacks" lists and =
even
one for Audio Books. Awards like the Alex Award (sort of the "Newbery for
YA's") and the "Outstanding Books for the College Bound are also found =
there.
URL is: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/index.html=20
or try the link: <A HREF=3D"http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/index.html">=
YALSA
- Booklists</A>
YALSA-- the Young Adult Library Services Association of the ALA is a great
organization. For those of you who haven't discovered it yet go to their
website and browse around. Lots of good stuff. :) <A
HREF=3D"http://www.ala.org/yalsa/index.html">YALSA: Young Adult Library
Services Association</A> or URL: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/index.html=20
Enjoy!
Heather Norris
Graduate Student
College of Library and Information Services
University of Maryland, College Park
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 19:43:12 EDT
From: Anna Russell <Alibrarian@AOL.COM>
Subject: Library Without a LibraryPt.3
This is my third post in a month to the list concerning my unusual =
situation.
I want to thank everyone who has responded, I did get a few ideas as well =
as
a lot of support from the responses.
As I posted the last two times, next year due to overcrowding my library =
will
be a classroom. So I will become the librarian without a library. We =
have
asked the district for a temporary for the class (we are actually short 3
classrooms) but the answer so far has been no (seems we have a problem =
with
city requirements). So this is a reality.
Since my last posting I have had a meeting with the District Library
Consultant, the District Systems Management Coordinator (I am not sure
exactly her title - she runs our library server and our Dynix system) and =
my
principal. At the meeting we discussed that we all knew this would not =
meet
state or district guidelines but it was going to happen. I was able to
suggest that I go to the classroom and teach Big 6 research skill and
storytimes integrated into the curriculum. We discussed book check out. =
The
only way would be for my para and myself to load book carts and go to the
kids. It was suggested that I use the hand held computer to check out
books. I voiced concerns about memory and battery problems. I was able =
to
share an idea I received from the list --using a laptop and connecting
through the classroom network. The only problems were my library laptop
would not handle this and only half our building is networked. Then yes =
good
news--the library and system consultants said that the library department
would purchase a laptop for me to use with PC reliance. Ok so its not =
great
news but it means I will be able to at least scan the books. And for the
area where there is no network I can use PC reliance and download the
information safely in my computer. The other good news is I was told a =
new
library is in the bond election this summer---which means they could start
construction sometime next year.
I know some people are shaking their heads saying "oh my". But I am =
trying
to be positive and thinking of the kids.
Now for the point of my post. I am working on a plan of action to =
present
to my principal.(This is something I am doing on my own) I have decided I
must present her with a sketchy outline of things we must do. I am trying =
to
do this by weeks -- for example the first week or two of school we will =
need
to focus on inputting new students and with this new situation--meeting =
the
needs of teachers. I feel that I must be available the first week for
teachers to check out resources that they need. I also am going to =
propose a
day when I will be available all day to consult with teachers on projects,
plans and to help pull materials. I have stressed to the principal that =
we
must be as flexible as possible---as in not covering any conference =
periods.
I am looking for any and all suggestions of things I need to include in my
plan.
I am also looking for any research or literature enrichment activities =
that I
could use. I am putting together a notebook so that I will have a large
resource to pull from when a teacher asks for a unit on a certain topic. =
If
you have any ideas you would like to share, suggestions for books or =
websites
I might visit, please email me. At this point I have found my principal =
is
being very helpful and I am sure I could purchase any suggested resource
books from school money.
Please excuse my ramblings but right now I have lots of ideas and thoughts
about next year. I am hoping that with the lists help I can prepare ahead =
of
time and be ready to make the best of a bad situation.
Once again thanks for all the responses and support I have received. And
thanks for letting me share my problems and pick your brains.
Thanks
Anna Russell
Thompson Elem
Library Media Specialist (soon to be Mobile Library Media Specialist)
Aldine ISD
Houston Texas
alibrarian@aol.com=20
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 19:46:55 -0500
From: tunafish <tunas3@BCN.NET>
Subject: ELEM: Rehired! and third grade end of year game
Greetings! First of all I got my job back, as did almost 90 of my peers,
by a tax raise. It was a long three weeks to be in someones political
envelope pushing... Whew, and thanks for all your concerns!
I have a fun game we played in library today with third grade. I made
a cube out of foamcore board - about 5 x 5 x 5inches
-I glue gun the edges and run a colored strong tape over the seams.
Then, with thick marker, I label each side E, FIC, BIO, REF, 398.2,
811. We all sit in a circle on the floor. I name someone and I roll
the cube to them - then, whichever side lands up, I devise a quizzy
question about it (for the 811 and 398.2 it can either be about the
subject headings or about Dewey or Non- Fiction, for the others it can
be either location, or card catalog, or call label, or title author
etc) The kids loved it, I got to see whether they've learned anything
and it gave my reading voice a big rest. Enjoy it!
Patty Melville MLS
Egremont Elem school
Pittsfield, MA
tunas3@bcn.net=20
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 19:44:10 -0500
From: Dan Robinson <dlrbnsn2@ECLIPSE.NET>
Subject: Re: Periodical Indexing - alternatives to CPI
If you really want to know about H.W. (Halsey William) Wilson, we
have a short biography at
http://www.hwwilson.com/AboutHW/history.html . And yes, I didn't
know who he was before I started working here either <grin>.
Dan Robinson
Indexing Services
H.W. Wilson Company
Bronx, NY
drobinson@hwwilson.com=20
dlrbnsn2@eclipse.net=20
On 31 May 00, at 18:58, Earl Sande wrote:
> A good number of years back, I discussed with some Vancouver (British
> Columbia) teacher-librarians their project of each library indexing a
> certain number of periodicals and then cumulating the information.
>
> As I recall, the project tried to index titles that were not usually =
found
> in the commercial index.
>
> While I think the commercial indexes are preferable (someone should =
raise a
> statue to whoever H.W.Wilson was!) but perhaps local library groups =
might
> consider as part of their projects cooperative indexing.
>
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 17:43:36 -0700
From: Edith Fuller <efuller@TELEPORT.COM>
Subject: TARGET: K books
Looking for a Kindergarten-appropriate picture book on inappropriate
touching by and to K
students, such as hugging, bottom patting, snuggling, kissing, etc., in
classroom, library, other educational settings.
Principal wants to have a picture book that can be read to
promote/provoke discussion with the K students.
Thanks for the help!
Edith M. Fuller
Librarian, Professional Library
Portland Public Schools
Portland OR 97208
efuller@teleport.com=20
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 20:59:53 -0400
From: Irby & Fran Hipp <ihipp@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Megan Volmer's request for book
My apologies for posting to the group. I located Mousekin's Golden
House for Megan Volmer, but my email just to her kept bouncing back.
Megan, I found your book...
Fran Hipp, Librarian
Huntersville Elementary
(Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC)
ihipp@earthlink.net=20
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 20:58:13 -0400
From: Picone <rpicone@GARDEN.NET>
Subject: If you can get to Valley Cottage, NY
Scholastic in Valley Cottage New York is having their half price book sale
this week. Went today with a parent and spent $700 for $1400 worth of
books. Fabulous selection, lots of great choices, good help. Used book
fair profit to do this, so school budget not affected. Will spend the =
last
few weeks of school featuring the new stuff -- makes it fun for all of us.
Betty Picone
Librarian/Media Specialist
Fredon Elementary School
459 Rt. 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973)383-4151
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 21:02:56 -0400
From: Picone <rpicone@GARDEN.NET>
Subject: Literature Circles -
I know there is a formal lesson format for these, but an abbreviated and
effective way to do them in a library class period:
Select enough multiple copies of books so that you have about three of =
each
you will offer and put out only enough books so there is one for each =
person
in the class. (Three copies of one, Four of another, Two of one other,
etc.).
Then let the kids pick the books after giving them sufficient time to =
select
one that will interest them. Then let the BOOKS form the GROUPS. Whoever
has ..... read over here.....
Give them time for silent reading, and then time for discussion. They do =
so
love to talk to each other, give them a good reason.
Betty Picone
Librarian/Media Specialist
Fredon Elementary School
459 Rt. 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973)383-4151
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 21:24:54 -0400
From: Suzanne Weinheimer <suzanne@WHATEXIT.COM>
Subject: GEN: Caspr Library World listserv?
I checked with Caspr, and there is no listserv for Library World
customers. One is planned for the future. Does anyone want to join an
informal list to network with each other? I know I would love to talk to
other LW users to bounce ideas off of, shart reports (I cannot get the
hang of creating those reports), troubleshoot, etc. Email me privately,
and we'll try to set up something. Several LMNETters have been vry
helpful with LW stuff in the past, and I figured there may be a larger
group out there to share with.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Suzanne Weinheimer, Librarian
South Mountain Elementary School Library
444 West South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
1-973-378-7848 / FAX: 1-973-564-9633
email: suzanne@whatexit.com=20
WWW: http://www.southmountain.somsd.k12.nj.us=20
_________________________________________________________________________
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 21:25:33 EDT
From: Karen Miller <MILLERLIB@AOL.COM>
Subject: Target: Multicultural Books
Hello,
Dr. R. Takaki spoke on multiculturalism to our faculty a week ago and =
we
would like to start a multicultural book discussion group. We would like =
the
faculty to read the one book this summer ( all reading the same book). =
But
we would like to have a great story and a multicultural theme in the same
book.
If you have any suggestions, please send them. Thank you
Karen Miller
Library Media Specialist
Winchester High School
80 Skillings Rd.
Winchester,MA 01890
781-721-7020 e-mail kmiller@winchester.k12.ma.us=20
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 20:48:53 -0500
From: Elizabeth H Hitomi <ehitomi@ELK-GROVE.K12.IL.US>
Subject: Target: Character Counts
Several of our teachers have returned from a conference on "Character
Counts", a program that helps develop good character traits in students
through literature. They are very excited about the program and have
managed to snare some funding for book purchases to support the program.
The problem is that we can not find a "definitive" book list for the
program. The teachers have access to an Arizona Librarian's suggested
list - and the even pages of a brochure from a vendor (no odd pages though
so the list is incomplete). Is there anyone that has implemented the
"Character Counts" program and can point me to a complete book list or
vendors that support the program? Respond to me directly - I can post a =
HIT
if there is interest. Thanks for your assistance.
Elizabeth H. Hitomi
LMC Tech Assistant
Devonshire Elementary
1401 Pennsylvania Av.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
"Poetry and hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get =
you.
And all you can do is to go where they can find you."
-- Winnie the Pooh
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 22:12:54 -0400
From: "Dr. Dana McDougald" <dmcdouga@COE.UGA.EDU>
Subject: Re: Online Literary Criticism-HIT
We have World Authors from Wilson networked and also Salem's Masterplots
networked. WA has author bios and Salem's has author bios, plot analyses,
and character analyses. These are both well worth the money, which really
was not too much, considering.
Dr.Dana McDougald, Librarian
CSHS Library, A National Award-Winnning Library
Cedar Shoals H. S., A National Blue Ribbon School
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr.
Athens, Ga. 30605
dmcdouga@coe.uga.edu=20
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 22:24:43 EDT
From: Patricia Meehan <Coral59446@AOL.COM>
Subject: Books about Down's Syndrome needed
Does anyone have any suggestions for books about Down's Syndrome? I =
had
a requests for a story to share and a factual book on that subject.
TIA.
Patricia Meehan
Librarian,
Pittston Primary Library
Pittston, Pa
Coral59446@aol.com=20
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 21:21:53 EDT
From: Kathy Sweeney <SWEENKS770@AOL.COM>
Subject: poem needed
Does anyone know the poem that includes," new friends are silver, but old
friends are gold" as the main idea. Those words may not be exact. I need =
this
by Friday and would appreciate any help that anyone could give me. TIA!
Kathy Sweeney, teacher/librarian
Titus Elementary School
Warrington, PA 18976
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 19:47:07 -0500
From: Sheryl Mackey <Mackey1@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject: Reading level abbreviations
Our English teachers have been given a list of recommended books to be
taught next year. Grade levels are given for each book and then the
abbreviations: MG or UG is placed beside the grade level. Do any of you
know what this abbreviation could stand for?
Sheryl Mackey
Librarian
Clarksville High School
Clarksville, Tn 37043
Mackey1@prodigy.net=20
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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 00:24:03 -0500
From: Mary Ann Bell <mbell@MAIN.COM>
Subject: BIG Atlas
I need a large world atlas, 30" tall or so, to place the one which now
resides on my atlas stand. I saw one at the Texas Library Association
convention this spring, and told myself I would go back for it or at
least remember the publisher, but did neither. Can anyone point me
toward such a thing? TIA!! Mary Ann
Dr. Mary Ann Bell, Librarian
York Junior High School
Conroe ISD, TX
mbell@main.com=20
mbell@conroe.isd.tenet.edu=20
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