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DIANA McFARLAND, Youth Services Coordinator |
YA Reads
On the Bright Side, I’m Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God, by Louise RennisonIf the teens in your library enjoyed Angus, Thongs, and Full Frontal Snogging: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson, they’ll enjoy this sequel, which picks up right where the last book left off. Fourteen year old Georgia provides us with a witty and self-indulgent play-by play- of her daily dramas: Will she ever snog again (British slang for “kiss” – check it out in her glossary)? What is the best way to become a “heartless boy magnet?” Don’t be fooled by the titles and covers of these books – they are right on target, and actually quite tame.
Privacy Online
Websites collect all sorts of information about their users. For example, you may be asked for anything from your zip code to your favorite color. How this information is used is largely up to the company collecting it. Among other things, they may sell it to other companies, or use it to tailor the pop-up ads that appear when you visit their sites.In this summer’s edition of Library Journal’s NetConnect, Chris Hoofnagle, legislative counsel for the Electronic Privacy Information Center, advises “When engaging in a transaction [online], give the least amount of information to complete it.” (Often when websites ask for personal information on forms, required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).)
It takes time and some effort to wade through the company’s privacy policy, but it’s worth it (although some websites collect information before you get to this point in the registration process). See what you’re agreeing to – read before you sign.
Often websites which require registration use an opt-out privacy policy. You must find and de-select a pre-checked option which gives permission to the company to send you information, advertisements, offers, and share your information with others. The option to opt-out is not always obvious and may require some tracking down.
It can be easy to feel anonymous on the web, but just check your cookie files to get an idea of the trail you leave along the information highway.
Workshop for Writers and Illustrators of Children’s Works
The Fulton Public Library (in Fulton, NY) is hosting a beginner's conference in September for people interested in writing and/or illustrating works for children and young adults. There will be a keynote speaker and four different workshops to help aspiring writers and illustrators find out how to get started in the world of publishing materials for children and young adults. An editor and college professor will also do some individual manuscript or illustration critique sessions by appointment.Most of the cost of the conference is covered by a grant from the Oswego County Legislature's "Partnership in the Arts" program and a donation from the Fulton Savings Bank, so the cost to potential attendees is relatively low.
Presenters include Margery Facklam, Mary Jane Auch, Patience Brewster, Hope Marston, and Aline Newman.
The workshop will be held Saturday, September 21, 2002 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration costs $45.
For an application or more information, please contact me (dianam@flls.org, x27) or check the Fulton Public Library’s website: http://home.twcny.rr.com/fultonpublibrary/
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MARISA IACOBUCCI, Adult Services Coordinator |
Rather than adopting an unfunded mandate for filters that may not work, the government should implement programs teaching students how to use the Internet responsibly.”—“Instilling moral character more effective than installing Internet filters.” --Charles Haynes
The American Cancer Society recently sent the system multiple copies of a selection of books an videos on breast cancer and general cancer issues. After making sure that our Central Library (TCPL) had copies, we have many left.
Below is a list of the items we have and which are up for grabs on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in any of these items, please E-MAIL ME ONLY to let me know what you would like. If you have questions about the titles, just give me a call. But, please e-mail me to ask for a copy -- this is the best way for me to keep track of who asked when. Thanks!
• Our Mom Has Cancer. Abigail & Adrienne Ackermann. children's book 2001
• Coming to Terms with Cancer: A Glossary of Cancer-Related Terms. Edward H. Laughlin, MD. 2002
• American Cancer Society's Guide to Pain Control: Powerful Methods to Overcome Cancer Pain. From the Experts at the American Cancer Society. 2001
• A Breast Cancer Journey: Your Personal Guidebook. From the Experts at the American Cancer Society. 2001
• The American Cancer Society's Healthy Eating Cookbook: A Celebration of Food, Friends & Healthy Living. 2nd edition 2001
• The American Cancer Society's Healthy Eating Cookbook: A Celebration of Food, Friends & Healthy Living. 1st edition 1999 (1 copy)
• Consumers Guide to Cancer Drugs. Gail M. Wilkes, RN, MS, AOCN, et al. 2000
• Cancer in the Family: Helping Children Cope With a Parent's Illness. Sue P. Heiney, PhD, RN, et al 2001
• Informed Decisions: The Complete Book of Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery. Harmon J. Eyre, M.D., et al 2nd edition, 2002