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> Topics of the day:
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> 1. HIT: Classification for 9/11 events
> 2. Book title needed
> 3. Hit: Dewey Shelving Rules
> 4. Target: The Dewey Rap
> 5. TARGET: Tenure (2)
> 6. HIT: Advice for new librarians, aka survival strategies:
> 7. Problems With Alice 5.49
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> Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 18:30:52 EDT
> From: Wendy Stoll <Wendy40@AOL.COM>
> Subject: HIT: Classification for 9/11 events
>
> Thank you all for responding so quickly. I didn't know about that Dewey
help
> site, and I appreciate it.
>
> The consensus seems to be to classify comprehensive works about 9/11 in
> 973.931. I am told this is the number for events of the GWBush
> administration.
>
> The web address mbdavis gave me is:
>
> <A
HREF="http://www.oclc.org/dewey/updates/tips/classification/necessary.htm">h
ttp://www.oclc.org/dewey/updates/tips/classification/necessary.htm</A>
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>
> Thank you all VERY much!!
>
>
> Wendy Stoll, Librarian
> Smyrna Elementary School
> Louisville, KY Wendy40@aol.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 18:34:44 EDT
> From: Debra Kilcup <DebraKilcup@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Book title needed
>
> Hello all. My massage therapist mentioned a book read to her in the fourth
> grade--probably 15-20 years ago. She cannot remember the title, but
recalls
> the characters heading toward "the goblin layer" and having to swim. Does
> this sound like anything anyone is aware of. It would make her day to find
> this book again.
> Thanks
> Debra Kilcup, NBCT,2002
> Teacher Librarian
> Olympia, WA
> dk98502@aol.com
>
> There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only
> reward is that it's easy. Unknown
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 18:33:33 -0500
> From: Sandy Scroggs <sscroggs@SATX.RR.COM>
> Subject: Hit: Dewey Shelving Rules
>
> Below are the responses I received. When thinking with a clearer head, I
> realized I didn't phrase the question properly. I should have indicated I
> was looking for the filing rules for punctuation in titles in books
> generally found in the E or F section of a library.
>
> Thank you for your replies.
>
> How funny that I checked my e-mail today and saw your post. Just today I
> found the following site that seems to fit the bill. Hope this helps!
> http://www.4homeschool.info/library_skills_2_class_lessons.htm
>
> Have them look at Do We Know Dewey,
> http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/dre/dewey/, I learned
> more from it than from my cataloging class.
>
> Sandy Scroggs Librarian
> Kate Schenck Elementary School
> San Antonio, TX
> sscroggs@satx.rr.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 17:23:31 -0700
> From: Tracy Magin <ttmagin@YAHOO.COM>
> Subject: Target: The Dewey Rap
>
> Does anyone have the words to
>
> =====
> Tracy Magin,librarian
> Walker-Grant Middle School(grades 4-7)
> Fredericksburg, VA 22401
> ttmagin@yahoo.com
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> Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 17:29:34 -0700
> From: "Ms. Lindgren" <mslindgren@YAHOO.COM>
> Subject: TARGET: Tenure
>
> Someone once told me that only NY and CA have tenure. I don't know about
CA,
> but I do know that both NY and NJ have tenure after 3 years. I was
wondering
> if any other states offer tenure and after how many years. I'd like to
compile
> a list of all 50 states as a HIT, so send me info on your state. Thanks.
>
>
>
> =====
> Dawn Lindgren, Library Media Specialist
> Sayreville War Memorial High School, Parlin, NJ
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> Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 22:34:34 -0400
> From: Judith Finucane <jfinucan@GRISWOLD.K12.CT.US>
> Subject: Re: TARGET: Tenure
>
> Connecticut also has tenure after 4 years.=20
>
>
>
> >>> "Ms. Lindgren" <mslindgren@YAHOO.COM> 05/18/03 20:33 PM >>>
> Someone once told me that only NY and CA have tenure. I don't know about
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> but I do know that both NY and NJ have tenure after 3 years. I was =
> wondering
> if any other states offer tenure and after how many years. I'd like to =
> compile
> a list of all 50 states as a HIT, so send me info on your state. Thanks.
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> Dawn Lindgren, Library Media Specialist
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> Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 23:07:47 -0400
> From: Alice Yucht <aliceinfo@EXCITE.COM>
> Subject: HIT: Advice for new librarians, aka survival strategies:
>
> On May 1, I posted a notice that asked: If you could give ONE strategic
survival tip (50 words or less) to a new school librarian, what would it
be?
> Obviously I must have touched a nerve, because I've gotten over 90
responses so far. After sorting, crunching the many duplicates, and
editeing where necessary, here are the tips the LM_Net community offers to
our newbies:
>
> MAKE FRIENDS WITH THE CUSTODIAN AND SECRETARIES!! These people can do so
much for you, and they usually know how/where to find stuff you need...
whether supplies or inside info.
>
> Join LM_Net, but set to set to DIGEST for the first few months, so you're
not totally overwhelmed.
>
> Check the LM_Net archives to research topics you've got questions about,
*before* you post a request.
>
> Join your state/regional professional association(s). Make friends with
other local school and public librarians; they will be your best resource
and support group!
>
> Network: No matter how nice and how welcoming your new collegues are they
do not understand your job. As a newbie you will have plenty of specific
questions that only another librarian will be able to help you with. Don't
hesitate to go to professional meetings, either in your district or at the
state level. It's the administration responsibility to keep the library open
on these occasions, not yours no matter how painful it feels.
>
> Actively seek out mentors -- experienced librarians who are willing to
provide 'been there, done that' advice. Mentors don't have to be local --
just willing to listen objectively (even online) and offer seasoned
suggestions.
>
> Request site visits to/from other librarians.
>
> Make sure you have at least 2 pairs of comfortable shoes to wear.
>
> Get to know your colleagues before school starts. Find the school
yearbook or ask the secretary for the last year's faculty photos.
>
> Learn how to use any library automation systems before school starts.
Know how to check stuff in/out, look up titles, add and edit patrons. Once
the kids are there you won't have time to figure things out.
>
> Find out what the log-in passwords are, where the instruction manuals are,
how to order supplies (new toner cartridges, etc.), and where the supplies
are kept.
>
> Get to know the principal and the technology manager/coordinator. Find
out what *their* priorities are.
>
> Get a copy of your school's curriculum and read it. Look for ways to
offer library 'connections' to the classroom teachers.
>
> Decorate: do something to make the library look noticeably
different/better than it did before.
>
> Have a 'get to know you' breakfast for the faculty during the first week
of school. Provide donuts/muffins and/or make a breakfast casserole. A
tray of fruit is great too. This definitely gets you started on the right
foot. Be sure to have lots of new books sitting out that will look
interesting to teachers, but don't talk business... just socialize.
>
> Don't change things right away. Talk to teachers and administrators and
even students to find out how and why certain procedures have been
established. Then gradually introduce changes that will make your and
their lives better and easier. Be aware that some changes may not be
possible until you've built your program and trust. If the change involves
operational logistics, be prepared for solid reasons for making the change.
>
> Mail: You will get tons of it -- mostly trying to sell you stuff. Stand
next to the trash can or recycling bin as you go through the mail, and
discard as much as possible.
>
> Catalogs from publishers and vendors:
> 1. Set up a filing system (usually alph by company name is best). Date
each catalog and file it. Keep only ONE copy of each catalog, throwing out
the old ones as soon as new ones arrive. (this is a good job for a
volunteer. . . . or 5th graders).
> 2. Sort catalogs into reference (keep all year, for basics) and browsing
(new titles, etc.) piles. Browse through catalogs during faculty meetings,
while watching the news, etc.
> 3. Tear out the catalog pages of titles you want to consider. Highlight
the choice(s) and put the pages into a file. Throw the rest of the catalog
away. Most of the major jobbers will have the items you've selected, and
you can search using the information you've saved.
>
> Paperwork: Keep expandable files or plastic bins on your desk for four
categories of paperwork: Schedules (meetings, calendars, due dates, etc.),
Orders (budget info, possible purchases, etc.), Lesson Planning, Research
Projects/Requests. You can further organize into subtopics, using file
folders. But -- on those days when you are even busier than usual, you can
just toss the paperwork into the right holder, and then get back to it
later.
>
> Create a "remember to report" form to keep with your day book. Suggested
headings: special activities, units taught, meetings attended, problems,
need to buy. You can then use these forms to quickly note items to include
in your monthly and end-of-year reports.
> Written Goals & Vision: Take the time each month to review your goals and
write out your accomplishments. I was always able to work more productively
after I had reviewed my goals and vision for the library, and bad days
seemed better after reviewing my accomplishments.
>
> Discipline: never threaten students with an action you cannot carry out.
If you say you are going to do something, don't back down.
>
> Learn to let the little things go. Some tasks in the library may have to
wait a day or two. Remember that some of the things we do are important
only to us as librarians, while other people will never notice whether they
have been done or not. Concentrate on what is essential for the moment,
for the day. Remember, interaction with your students should take
precedence over anything else you do.
>
> Listen to your students. Often we overlook their opinions about books,
and they are the people we're buying for. Do a survey early in the school
year, and find out what they like and dislike in literature. Then, if you
can, buy some of those titles. The kids will be thrilled.
>
> Shelving: even 3rd graders can help get books back onto the shelves. It
won't be perfect, but it will be better than carts of unsorted books.
>
> With all of the fun and exciting things you can do in the library -- don't
think you have to do it all this year. Plan one or two great events and be
really successful with those! You can add something else the next year.
Leave room for your program to grow.
>
> Accept the fact that you'll never get it all done. You may find that
others see your job as 'easy' compared to theirs, because they have no idea
of all the responsibilities you have. Don't whine. No-one's listening.
>
> LUNCH: do not eat at your desk / on the run because you 'have so much to
do.' Be collegial and congenial: join the crowd in the faculty room. You
don't get brownie points -- or extra pay -- from TPTB for self-sacrifice! "
>
> Create a backflip.com account to keep all the websites you find -- and
want to remember -- in some sort of order.
>
> Circulate (yourself): Get out of the library between classes and observe
the culture of the building. Are teachers in their doorway? Talk to them.
Nod to them. Smile at them. Put items in their mailbox that might be
useful to them. Email them when you find something in their field.
Students? Walk around so they know you. Go to the cafeteria so they see
you. Be in the hall when they enter and leave the building. Become a
people person so they see the library as a people place. pop into
classrooms for a minute to leave a new book, a list of curriculum-related
websites, suggested titles, etc. Just saying Hi is an important marketing
tool.
>
> Carry a PDA or small notebook to write down the numerous requests that
come your way when you are in the hall, the lunchroom, the bathroom (yes,
even there people ask for information)l, the parking lot. . .
>
> Service: a media specialist is to serve, but not be a servant. Work with
but not for the other teachers in your building. You are a professional
colleague, not support staff.
>
> COLLABORATION: After getting to know your library-using teachers, approach
one or two about collaborating on a classroom/library project. Don't try to
work with everyone at once, and definitely don't try to convert the library
non-users your first year. Once you have had success (defined as making the
teachers happy), the word will get around. "Word of mouth" is your best
friend. Don't be discouraged if there are holdouts, you can't please all the
people all of the time. Besides, they will retire eventually.
>
> Get a copy of Gary Hartzell's book: Building Influence for the School
Librarian and study, study, study! Learn how to promote your services, and
develop advocates who will spread the word for you. Without influence, we
are sitting ducks for budget cuts and the dreaded "reduction in force."
>
> ------
> For even more advice, search the LM_Net archives for 'new librarian,'
take a look at the set of practical guidelines/timelines on my website, at
http://www.aliceinfo.org/YSGD_newlibjob.html
> Remember:
> 1. Stay as healthy and fit as you can and be focused with a positive
attitude while you are on the job!
>
> 2. It *will* get easier. The first year, when you are learning and/or
inventing ALL the routines, can be mind-numbingly exhausting. It won't be
this hard the second year. And each year after that gets easier!
>
> and finally:
> Super(wo)man is a cartoon character, not a real person. You are a real
person. Remember to have a real life. . .with time for yourself.
>
> Alice Yucht
> aka Alice in InfoLand: writer, consultant, presenter, mentor,
curmudgeon-at-large
> soon to be retired (from her day job, not from her chosen profession),
> and available at http: www. aliceinfo.org, somewhere in deepest New
Jersey.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 08:38:02 +0700
> From: Nicky Komolavanij <nickykomol@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Problems With Alice 5.49
>
> Despite purchasing Alice 5.46 almost a year ago, we are still having
> problems. The local rep offers more and more excuses, so I thought I'd
put
> one of our queries to you guys and see if you have any suggestions! I've
> drawn a blank with the OALIB list in Australia.
>
> We purchased the Inquiry (OPAC) module, along with the Internet Inquiry
one,
> amongst others, but it won't work. We've been told...virus on server
(no),
> not enough RAM (no), not enough hard drive space (no), needs the 5.49
> upgrade (just done) and now...it won't run alongside the Alice database
> unless it has it's own server. Is this true? If so, can you refer me to
> the details on the site/in manuals because we were initially told that
there
> would be no installation problems at all. We run Windows NT.
>
> Our Systems Administrator (he's a tekkie, I'm not!) says that the rep's
> technicians did the folllowing last week, in an attempt to fix the
> problem..."This involved re-installing WIndows Advanced Server, checking
> that IIS 5 worked and then re-installing Alice and copying the data files
> back.
> Once Windows and Alice were installed (with no data files) IIS and the
> internet inquiry worked.
> But when he copied the data over from the backed up OASIS folder, it all
> stopped"
>
> Another query on the new 5.49 upgrade...we have 2 libraries, Primary
> (School) and Secondary. We used to be able to indicate our location. Now
> we cannot. The old "Primary/Secondary" info appears in the section
entitled
> "item code". We use the location bar to indicate the area within the
library
> that the resource is stored (poster, videos etc). Any ideas, please?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Mrs Nicky Komolavanij
> Librarian
> St John's International School
> Viphavadee Rangsit 22
> Bangkok 10900
> Thailand
>
> Mobile: 01 559 5512
> E-mail: NickyKomol@hotmail.com
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