MEMBER LIBRARY WEEKLY BULLETIN
No. 02-43
October 25, 2002
CAROL HENDRIX, Executive Administrative Assistant
Oops! Here is a
corrected update to last weeks update…Port Byron’s new FAX # is
315-776-5693. Thanks.
PLEASE NOTE !! When
FLLS made the decision to no longer supply pockets on books that we process
for you, we established a revised procedure for processing books. This
procedure consisted of:
 | Attaching a mylar jacket when
appropriate |
| Attaching a spine label to the
spine |
| Attaching a bibliographic label
to the inside of the book where the pocket used to go. |
However, a number of
libraries have decided to continue to use book pockets (at their expense),
and as a result, have requested that we no longer attach the bibliographic
labels to the books we process. This request has made the processing
procedure more complicated since we jacket and label each book in the order
that they come from cataloging regardless of the owning library, and not in
a batch mode where all the books from one particular library are jacketed
and labeled together as a group. We process books for over 30 libraries and
it is difficult for us to keep track of which library wants a bibliographic
label attached and which one doesn’t. As a
consequence, we will no longer be attaching the bibliographic label to the
book. Instead, we will only be attaching the
spine label, and the bibliographic label will be sent inserted unattached
into the book with the copy of the process slip.
PLEASE NOTE !! We have
noticed with increasing frequency that member libraries are not updating or
reviewing the holdings data on books that are sent back from FLLS after
processing, or the libraries are not entering the correct holdings data
(especially the collection code and item type) when fast adds or short bib
records are created. For instance, when FLLS catalogs a book, we enter the
generic item type “BOOK”, and when the library receives the book back from
us the item type must be changed to the local specification. If the item
type is not updated, the statistics will be inaccurate. When a library
creates a fast add or a short bib, the holdings data should be correctly
entered or reviewed once the Dynix form or vendor card is returned. FLLS
does not update or correct holdings data created by member libraries. One
way FLLS has decided to bring this problem to your attention is by making
the generic item types we assign when cataloging non-circulating. In other
words, if you don’t change the generic item type, you won’t be able to
circulate the item. The current generic item types are: BOOK, INTER, MULTI,
SR, and VHS. Please be aware that you can override the non-circulating
status, but if you don’t update the item type, your statistics will continue
to be incorrect – and you will continue to be prompted that the item is
non-circulating.
If there are any questions, please contact me.
JULIA GRIMSMAN, Ulysses Philomathic Library,
Trumansburg
We have an extra
processed copy (not stamped with library name) of The Founding Fish by John
McPhee, available for $14.38. If you are interested in purchasing this book,
please call me at 607-387-5623.
- Upcoming Workshops:
Both of these
workshops qualify for the FLLS Continuing Education Grant! If you would
like an application form, please contact me (dianam@flls.org or x. 27)
What’s New in
Young Adult Literature:
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Presented by
Kathleen Odean, author of Great Books for Girls and Great Books for
Boys, as well as chairperson of the 2002
Newbery Committee. |
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Topics will
include: |
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Preview the
best new young adult books |
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Prepare for
being challenged |
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Strategies to
introduce new books to young adults |
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New books for
reaching reluctant readers |
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Date: 3 to
choose from. This 1-day workshop runs from 8:30am – 3:15 pm.
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November 12 –
Rochester |
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November 13 –
Syracuse |
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November 13 –
Albany |
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Presented by
BERG (Bureau of Education and Research) |
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Cost: $165 per
person |
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To register,
contact BERG: |
What’s New in
Children’s Literature and Strategies for Using It in Your Program:
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Presented by
Judy Freeman, author of Books Kids Will Sit Still For.
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Topics will
include |
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Preview the
best new children’s books |
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Strengthening
read-aloud skills |
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Current trends
in Children’s Literature |
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Developing
Lifelong Readers |
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Date: 3 to
choose from. This 1-day workshop runs from 8:30am – 3:15 pm. |
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December 10 –
White Plains |
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December 11 –
Albany |
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December 12 –
Rochester |
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December 13 -
Buffalo |
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Presented by
BERG (Bureau of Education and Research) |
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Cost: $155 per
person |
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To register,
contact BERG: |
- Letters About Literature
Project
The New York Center
for Books and Reading, in collaboration with the Weekly Reader, is
sponsoring the Letters About Literature Project. (This is a 20-year-old
program that has not had offical, New York in-state sponsorship before.)
Structured as a
contest, this initiative encourages students to read and to write about
their personal reactions to their reading. There are three levels, grades
4-6, 7-8, and 9-12. Deadline for submissions is December 6, 2002.
For a fuller
description with submission form, contact
dstam@twcny.rr.com.
- Personal Safety for Children
A handbook entitled
“Personal Safety for Children: A Guide for Parents” has been developed for
a recent White House Conference on Missing, Exploited and Runaway
Children. It is available on the internet at
http://www.nochildleftbehind.gov/parents/safety/index.html
As well as in print
(free) by calling 1-877-4ed-pubs. The pamphlet
is available in English and Spanish.