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Ohio Valley Area Libraries (OVAL) Regional Library System and = Community=20 and Professional Programs of Ohio University invite you to = attend:

MANAGING THE LIBRARY'S IMAGE: = Dynamic=20 Library Management

Presented by: Melissa = Dabe,=20 Greene County Public Library and Holly Carroll, Willoughby-Eastlake = Public=20 Library

Date & times: = Friday &=20 Saturday, September 19 & 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Grover = Center, Ohio=20 University, Athens

Fees: $135 for = individual class;=20 $125 per class if registered for the two-part series. Successful = completion=20 earns 1.2 CEUs for a class or a total = of=20 7.2 CEUs for the entire certificate.

Registration and up-to-date=20 information: www.oval.lib.oh.us/dlmgt/

---On Day 1 Melissa Dabe will present "Developing a Marketing Plan." = You will=20 learn the basics of marketing and start planning your library's future. = Come to=20 this workshop with your pencils ready and you'll leave with a draft of a = marketing plan. Topics include: a) What is marketing, public relations,=20 advertising, and publicity?; b) Benchmarking; c) Setting goals and = objectives;=20 d) Targeted marketing and niche marketing; e) Developing a clear = message; f)=20 Tools to get your message out; g) Evaluating your campaign.

---On Day 2 Holly Carroll will present "Library Advocacy: Tools for=20 Survival." The focus of this workshop is to develop an awareness = and appreciation of the political nature = of=20 librarianship. Participants will learn specific skills and techniques = for=20 effective advocacy. Topics include: = a)=20 Skills for Effective Advocacy b) Media Relations c) Tools of the Trade = d)=20 Putting it all together e) Components of an Effective Advocacy Campaign = Public=20 Policy. Prior to workshop participants will need to download "Library = Advocacy:=20 A Handbook for Ohio Public Library" from the Ohio Library Council's Web = site (www.olc.org). Please read and bring a = copy to the=20 workshop.

---For more information about any OVAL workshop, contact Jennifer = Hanlon,=20 Continuing Education Coordinator, at ceoval@oplin.org or 1-800-759-1537 = x9.

OVAL: Your Source for Instruction, = Insight,=20 Inspiration, Innovation!

Margaret "Doc" Delaney, Communications = Coordinator

Ohio Valley Area Libraries Regional Library=20 System (OVAL)

252 West Thirteenth Street, Wellston, OH = 45692

740-384-2103 x 2 ~ 740-384-2106 fax

www.oval.lib.oh.us ~=20 delanema@oplin.org

------=_NextPart_000_0064_01C36BE0.4D9C96A0-- From chris@molorls.org Tue Aug 26 19:59:20 2003 From: chris@molorls.org (Chris Hopkins) Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 14:59:20 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Disaster Preparedness Workshop @ MOLO Message-ID: <006a01c36c04$28706770$0700000a@molorls.org> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_006B_01C36BE2.A15EC770 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Planning to Prevent Disasters and How to Manage Disasters When They Do Occur Thursday, August 28, 2003 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM MOLO Regional Library System Training Center, New Philadelphia, OH Scheduled Speaker: Jan Haines, State Library of Ohio, and Dave Mezack, Clermont County Public Library Registration is limited to 40 The dust has settled, the water has subsided, or the smoke has dissipated. Now what? Disasters can strike at any time and place. Having a staff that knows what to do before, during and after such an event can help lessen panic and enable everyone to work together toward an organized recovery. Dave Mezack, Operations Coordinator, Clermont County Public Library and Jan Haines, Library Development Consultant, the State Library of Ohio will discuss the steps you can take in advance to lessen the potential effects of disasters on your libraries. Assessing your facilities, the necessary elements of a good plan and technology issues are some of the areas that will be addressed to help you prepare effective responses now - while you're not in a crisis. Whether your library is working on a disaster preparedness plan or has one in place, we encourage you to attend and share your experiences during the later portion of this workshop when Susan Hagloch, Director of Tuscarawas County Public Library; Dan Suvak, Director of Walsh University Library; Jean Kindry, Director of Canal Fulton Public Library, and Kent Oliver, Director of Stark County District Library, offer roundtable discussion on their plans.=20 Register on-line for this workshop at http://www.molorls.org/ceonline/event.aspx?ID=3D13 Chris Hopkins, Program Coordinator MOLO Regional Library System 1260 Monroe Avenue New Philadelphia, OH 44663 Voice: 1-800-829-6656 Fax: 330-364-8537 http://www.molorls.org =20 =20 ------=_NextPart_000_006B_01C36BE2.A15EC770 Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Message

Planning to Prevent Disasters and How to Manage = Disasters When=20 They Do Occur

Thursday, August 28, = 2003

1:00 PM to 4:00=20 PM
MOLO Regional Library System Training=20 Center, New Philadelphia,=20 OH

Scheduled Speaker: = Jan Haines, State Library of Ohio, and Dave Mezack, = Clermont=20 County Public Library

Registration is limited = to 40

The dust has settled, the water has subsided, or the smoke = has=20 dissipated. Now what? Disasters can strike at any time and place. Having = a staff=20 that knows what to do before, during and after such an event can help = lessen=20 panic and enable everyone to work together toward an organized recovery. = Dave=20 Mezack, Operations Coordinator, Clermont County Public Library and Jan = Haines,=20 Library Development Consultant, the State Library of Ohio will discuss = the steps=20 you can take in advance to lessen the potential effects of disasters on = your=20 libraries. Assessing your facilities, the necessary elements of a good = plan and=20 technology issues are some of the areas that will be addressed to help = you=20 prepare effective responses now - while you're not in a crisis. Whether = your=20 library is working on a disaster preparedness plan or has one in place, = we=20 encourage you to attend and share your experiences during the later = portion of=20 this workshop when Susan Hagloch, Director of Tuscarawas County Public = Library;=20 Dan Suvak, Director of Walsh University Library; Jean Kindry, Director = of Canal=20 Fulton Public Library, and Kent Oliver, Director of Stark County = District=20 Library, offer roundtable discussion on their plans.

Chris = Hopkins,=20 Program Coordinator
MOLO Regional Library System
1260 Monroe = Avenue
New=20 Philadelphia, OH 44663
Voice: 1-800-829-6656
Fax: = 330-364-8537
http://www.molorls.org =

------=_NextPart_000_006B_01C36BE2.A15EC770-- From chris@molorls.org Tue Aug 26 20:07:09 2003 From: chris@molorls.org (Chris Hopkins) Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 15:07:09 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Supervisory Skill Building Series @ MOLO Message-ID: <007101c36c05$3f9cc1e0$0700000a@molorls.org> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0072_01C36BE3.B88B21E0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Supervisory Skill Building - Part I Friday, September 5, 2003 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM MOLO Regional Library System Training Center, New Philadelphia, OH Scheduled Speaker: Robert McElwee, TFM Services, SPHR Registration is limited to 40 Why are supervisors important? What does a supervisor do? What are the challenges faced by new supervisors? What can a person do to become a more effective supervisor? These are just a sampling of the topics that will be covered during this workshop designed for those with three or less years in supervisory management. Included will be the Supervisory Skills Questionnaire (2nd Edition), published by HRDQ which will enable attendees to actually assess their skills as the day progresses. While the questionnaire is designed for those with three or less years of experience, seasoned supervisors are welcome to attend and share their insight and experiences with others. Part II will be held on Friday, October 31, 2003. Register on-line for this workshop at http://www.molorls.org/ceonline/event.aspx?ID=14 Chris Hopkins, Program Coordinator MOLO Regional Library System 1260 Monroe Avenue New Philadelphia, OH 44663 Voice: 1-800-829-6656 Fax: 330-364-8537 http://www.molorls.org ------=_NextPart_000_0072_01C36BE3.B88B21E0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Message

Supervisory Skill Building - Part I

Friday, September 5,=20 2003

9:30 AM=20 to 3:30 PM
MOLO = Regional=20 Library System Training Center, New = Philadelphia,=20 OH

Scheduled Speaker: = Robert McElwee, TFM Services, = SPHR

Registration is limited = to 40

Why are supervisors important? What does a supervisor do? = What are=20 the challenges faced by new supervisors? What can a person do to become = a more=20 effective supervisor? These are just a sampling of the topics that will = be=20 covered during this workshop designed for those with three or less years = in=20 supervisory management. Included will be the Supervisory Skills = Questionnaire=20 (2nd Edition), published by HRDQ which will enable attendees to actually = assess=20 their skills as the day progresses. While the questionnaire is designed = for=20 those with three or less years of experience, seasoned supervisors are = welcome=20 to attend and share their insight and experiences with others. Part II = will be=20 held on Friday, October 31, 2003.

Chris = Hopkins,=20 Program Coordinator
MOLO Regional Library System
1260 Monroe = Avenue
New=20 Philadelphia, OH 44663
Voice: 1-800-829-6656
Fax: = 330-364-8537
http://www.molorls.org =

------=_NextPart_000_0072_01C36BE3.B88B21E0-- From lattanzm@nolanet.org Tue Aug 26 20:17:46 2003 From: lattanzm@nolanet.org (Melissa Lattanzi) Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 15:17:46 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Personnel Issues Message-ID: This message is in MIME format. Since your mail reader does not understand this format, some or all of this message may not be legible. ------_=_NextPart_001_01C36C06.BB56FE30 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Personnel Issues Program Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Program Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speakers: Rick Rubin, Ph.D. School of Library and Information Science Attorney Scott Warrick Program Description: Rick Rubin will explore the work factors that affect employee motivation, and reviews the role of compensation and other workplace interventions as rewards for performance. The afternoon presentation by Scott Warirck will focus on learning how to effectively coach, document, warn and terminate employees while avoiding legal liability. Click here for more information http://www.nolanet.org/eventdetail.cfm?ID=284 Melissa Lattanzi, Continuing Education Coordinator NOLA Regional Library System 4445 Mahoning Ave. NW Warren, OH 44483 Phone: 330-847-7744 ext. 12 ------_=_NextPart_001_01C36C06.BB56FE30 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Personnel=20 Issues

Program = Date: Tuesday, September 23,=20 2003

Program Time: 9:00 AM = - 4:00=20 PM

Speakers:
Rick = Rubin, Ph.D.=20 School of Library and Information Science
Attorney Scott = Warrick=20

Program=20 Description:
Rick Rubin will explore the work factors that = affect=20 employee motivation, and reviews the role of compensation and = other=20 workplace interventions as rewards for performance. =

The afternoon presentation by = Scott Warirck=20 will focus on learning how to effectively coach, document, warn = and=20 terminate employees while avoiding legal liability.

Click here for=20 more information http://www.nola= net.org/eventdetail.cfm?ID=3D284

Melissa Lattanzi, Continuing Education = Coordinator

NOLA Regional Library = System

4445 Mahoning Ave. NW

Warren, OH 44483

Phone: 330-847-7744 ext.=20 12

------_=_NextPart_001_01C36C06.BB56FE30-- From chris@molorls.org Wed Aug 27 13:34:32 2003 From: chris@molorls.org (Chris Hopkins) Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 08:34:32 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] (no subject) Message-ID: <000c01c36c97$9142ee10$0700000a@molorls.org> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_000D_01C36C76.0A314E10 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Oh, No! It's Wage and Hour! Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Tuesday, September 16, 2003 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM MOLO Regional Library System Training Center, New Philadelphia, OH Scheduled Speaker: Attorney Scott Warrick Registration is limited to 40 If you're a library Director, Clerk-Treasurer, or Human Resource Manager trying to effectively interpret the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, this workshop is for you! Learn about employees vs independent contractors, how overtime is calculated and paid, who is exempt/non-exempt from overtime pay, who is considered a salaried employee, what is the salary test and does it apply to public sector employees; "rounding" for clocking in/out, does the library have to give employees breaks and are they paid or unpaid, and when must the library pay for travel time. Bring your questions!=20 Register on-line for this workshop at http://www.molorls.org/ceonline/event.aspx?ID=3D15 =20 Chris Hopkins, Program Coordinator MOLO Regional Library System 1260 Monroe Avenue New Philadelphia, OH 44663 Voice: 1-800-829-6656 Fax: 330-364-8537 http://www.molorls.org =20 =20 ------=_NextPart_000_000D_01C36C76.0A314E10 Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Message

Oh, No! It's Wage and Hour! Understanding the Fair Labor = Standards=20 Act of 1938

Tuesday, September 16,=20 2003

1:00 = PM=20 to 4:30 PM
MOLO = Regional=20 Library System Training Center, New = Philadelphia,=20 OH

Scheduled = Speaker: Attorney Scott = Warrick

Registration is = limited to =20 40

If you’re a library Director, Clerk-Treasurer, or = Human Resource=20 Manager trying to effectively interpret the Fair Labor Standards Act of = 1938,=20 this workshop is for you! Learn about employees vs independent = contractors, how=20 overtime is calculated and paid, who is exempt/non-exempt from overtime = pay, who=20 is considered a salaried employee, what is the salary test and does it = apply to=20 public sector employees; “rounding” for clocking in/out, = does the library have=20 to give employees breaks and are they paid or unpaid, and when must the = library=20 pay for travel time. Bring your questions!

Chris = Hopkins,=20 Program Coordinator
MOLO Regional Library System
1260 Monroe = Avenue
New=20 Philadelphia, OH 44663
Voice: 1-800-829-6656
Fax: = 330-364-8537
http://www.molorls.org =

------=_NextPart_000_000D_01C36C76.0A314E10-- From franka@ohcapcon.com Wed Aug 27 15:14:57 2003 From: franka@ohcapcon.com (Frank Atkinson) Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 10:14:57 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Utltities Information for Residents of Mogadore who must make electric decision by September 16 Message-ID: <052b01c36ca5$98359d40$e801a8c0@fr4> Some of the patrons in this area may find this of use... Is there a list of individual library emails, some of this stuff is of very regional interest... Its very nice to have oplinlist back... -----Original Message----- From: occ_moderator [mailto:piercy@occ.state.oh.us] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 9:29 AM To: occ-alert@yahoogroups.com Subject: [occ-alert] Residents of Mogadore must make electric decision by September 16 Residents of Mogadore must make electric decision by September 16 FirstEnergy Solutions agreement up for renewal COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 27 - The Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC), the residential utility advocate, alerts the residents of the Village of Mogadore of an important electric aggregation decision that must be made by September 16. Residents will be receiving information from their local government about how to join, remain in or withdraw from the community buying group. The mailing also provides details about the new rate being offered by FirstEnergy Solutions, the company chosen by village officials to supply electricity to its residents as part of its aggregation program. What is aggregation? Electric aggregation is the process of joining consumers together as a group to buy electricity. Mogadore residents passed a ballot issue in November 2000 giving their local government the ability to choose a new electric supplier on their behalf. How will it affect residents in Mogadore? Residents will be included automatically in the community buying pool and will be switched to FirstEnergy Solutions unless they "opt out," or remove themselves from the group. After the initial opt-out period, consumers who join in the program for the first time will receive a letter from Ohio Edison notifying them that FirstEnergy Solutions will supply their electricity. Those consumers will have seven days from the postmark date on this letter to withdraw from the aggregation program at no cost, after which time a $25 fee will be charged. Residents who choose to opt out of the aggregated group will continue to purchase their electricity from Ohio Edison. Whether residents participate in the buying pool or not, Ohio Edison will continue to deliver electricity to their homes, repair poles and wires and send customers their monthly bill. What should consumers do now? The OCC is offering the following tips for residents of the Village of Mogadore: - Carefully read the information that was mailed to you from the village's office, including the rate and terms and conditions of the agreement with FirstEnergy Solutions. Residents can contact FirstEnergy Solutions at 1-866-636-3749 for more information. - If you do not wish to be included in the buying pool, you must mail back the opt-out card, postmarked by September 16. - To participate in the buying pool, you do not need to do anything. You will be switched automatically to FirstEnergy Solutions. - If you currently have an agreement with an electric supplier and you do not want to be part of the aggregated group, you must mail back the opt-out card postmarked by September 16. If you are considering joining the aggregated group, you should review the length of the agreement you have with your supplier and be sure to consider any cancellation fees or penalties that may apply if you do not opt out of the program. - Keep all information sent by the village's office and FirstEnergy Solutions for future reference. - If you have misplaced or have not received the opt-out notice and do not wish to participate in the buying pool, call FirstEnergy Solutions to ask how to remove yourself from the group. Residential consumers can contact the OCC toll free at 1-877-PICKOCC (1-877-742-5622) or at www.pickocc.org to request more information about the aggregation process or energy choice programs. About the Ohio Consumers' Counsel The Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) is the residential utility advocate serving as a resource for individuals who have questions and concerns or would like more information about the services provided by their publicly owned electric, natural gas, telephone and water companies. The state agency also educates consumers about utility issues and resolves complaints from individuals. To receive utility information brochures, schedule a presentation or file a utility complaint, residential consumers may call 1-877-PICKOCC (1-877-742-5622) or visit the OCC website at www.pickocc.org. For more information, visit the OCC site at: http://www.pickocc.org From delanema@oplin.org Wed Aug 27 19:34:05 2003 From: delanema@oplin.org (Margaret "Doc" Delaney) Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 14:34:05 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] OVAL Workshops in September Message-ID: <003d01c36cc9$cb8d7ea0$3b01a8c0@oval.lib.oh.us> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_003E_01C36CA8.447BDEA0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In addition to the Kent State University Master of Library of Information Science Distance Degree Program (www.oval.lib.oh.us/kent/) continuing this fall, Ohio Valley Area Libraries (OVAL) Regional Library System invites you to join us in September for... CREATE A SAFE & HEALTHY BUILDING Presented by: Miriam Kahn, MBK Consulting Date & Time: Tue, Sep 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fees: Free to MOLO/OVAL/SOLO members; $50 non-members ---Have you ever wondered where the hazardous places and environments are in your library? How you will deal with these dangers? How you will protect your collections and your patrons, especially those with disabilities? Learn about surveying your building as a preliminary step toward good indoor air quality. Learn where the potential hazards are for your older patrons and for your patrons with disabilities. This workshop will cover two related topics: working with disabled patrons and indoor air quality. The first part will provide an overview of the needs of patrons with disabilities and elderly patrons. Learn how ADA requirements affect cultural institutions, looking at both the physical facility and such basic requirements as ramps and accommodations, to programmatic areas such as accessible exhibits and events. The second part will look at surveying your building for potential indoor air quality problems as well as security and safety risks. MANAGING THE LIBRARY'S IMAGE: Dynamic Library Management @ Grover Center, Ohio University, Athens Presented by: Melissa Dabe, Greene County Public Library and Holly Carroll, Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library Date & Time: Fri & Sat, Sep 19 & 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fees: $135 for individual class; $125 per class if registered for the two-part series. Successful completion earns 1.2 CEUs for a class or a total of 7.2 CEUs for the entire certificate. ---On Day 1 Melissa Dabe will present "Developing a Marketing Plan." You will learn the basics of marketing and start planning your library's future. Come to this workshop with your pencils ready and you'll leave with a draft of a marketing plan. Topics include: a) What is marketing, public relations, advertising, and publicity?; b) Benchmarking; c) Setting goals and objectives; d) Targeted marketing and niche marketing; e) Developing a clear message; f) Tools to get your message out; g) Evaluating your campaign. ---On Day 2 Holly Carroll will present "Library Advocacy: Tools for Survival." The focus of this workshop is to develop an awareness and appreciation of the political nature of librarianship. Participants will learn specific skills and techniques for effective advocacy. Topics include: a) Skills for Effective Advocacy; b) Media Relations; c) Tools of the Trade; d) Putting it all together; e) Components of an Effective Advocacy Campaign Public Policy. Prior to workshop participants will need to download "Library Advocacy: A Handbook for Ohio Public Library" from the Ohio Library Council's Web site (www.olc.org). Please read and bring a copy to the workshop. INNOVATIVE IDEAS: GETTING CREATIVE WITH THE ELLISON MACHINE! Presented by: Karen Gardner, Northwest Ohio SERRC Date & Times: Wed, Sep 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and repeated from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fees: This workshop is FREE of charge to everyone! Enrollment limit: 12 per session ---This fun filled hands-on session will help librarians, educators and related professionals design and create books and curriculum materials for students utilizing 180 die cut patterns with the Ellison machine. Come prepared to be creative! Participants are required to bring their own construction paper, wallpaper, poly foam, felt and any other materials that participants want to use. ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: HOW TO HANDLE "OVER DUES" Moderated by: Jimmie Epling, Ohio Valley Area Libraries (OVAL) Regional Library System Date & Time: Thu, Sep 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fees: This workshop is free of charge to everyone! ---Dealing with overdue materials is a part of the library business. This moderated open discussion on "over dues" will help you answer these questions and more. Topics will include: a) Is your library's problem unusual?; b) Is your annual loss rate (non-returned materials/total circulation) excessive?; c) Are there problems with particular types of patrons? New borrowers? Students?; d) What are effective/efficient notices? U.S. Mail? E-mail? Phone calls?; e) Are collection agencies cost effective?; f) Is your fine policy a help or hindrance to resolving overdue problems? Participants are encouraged to bring three years of circulation and overdue statistics, fine policies, collection agency policies and experience. PLAGIARISM AND THE INTERNET Presented by: Cynthia Jasper-Parisey, US/MS Library Director, Cincinnati Country Day School Date & Time: Fri, Sep 26 from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fees: This workshop is FREE of charge to everyone! Cheating, copying, and plagiarism are not new concepts and cannot be "blamed" on the Internet. Web technology, however, has made cheating much easier and educators have been searching for new ways to detect and control these practices. Cynthia will discuss what is (and what is not) plagiarism, plagiarism indicators or clues, how to confirm plagiarism using the Internet and other tools, and ways to prevent plagiarism. This is a videoconference. ___________ Unless otherwise noted, all workshops are held at OVAL, 252 W. 13th St., Wellston, Ohio { MAP: www.oval.lib.oh.us/find/ }. For further details, up-to-date information, and on-line registration, please visit the OVAL Web site, www.oval.lib.oh.us/, and click on the Continuing Education link. For more information about any OVAL workshop, contact Jennifer Hanlon, Continuing Education Coordinator, at ceoval@oplin.org or 1-800-759-1537 x9. All OVAL professional & technical training opportunities apply toward renewal of your Ohio Public Library Certification. ___________ OVAL: Your Source for Instruction, Insight, Inspiration, Innovation! Margaret "Doc" Delaney, Communications Coordinator Ohio Valley Area Libraries Regional Library System (OVAL) 252 West Thirteenth Street, Wellston, OH 45692 740-384-2103 x 2 ~ 740-384-2106 fax www.oval.lib.oh.us ~ delanema@oplin.org ------=_NextPart_000_003E_01C36CA8.447BDEA0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

In addition to the Kent = State=20 University Master of Library of Information Science Distance Degree = Program=20 (www.oval.lib.oh.us/kent/) continuing this fall, Ohio Valley Area = Libraries=20 (OVAL) Regional Library System invites you to join us in September=20 for...

CREATE A SAFE & HEALTHY = BUILDING
Presented by: Miriam Kahn, MBK=20 Consulting
Date=20 & Time: Tue, Sep 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30=20 p.m.
Fees: Free to = MOLO/OVAL/SOLO=20 members; $50 non-members
---Have you ever wondered where the = hazardous places=20 and environments are in your library? How you will deal with these = dangers? How=20 you will protect your collections and your patrons, especially those = with=20 disabilities? Learn about surveying your building as a preliminary step = toward=20 good indoor air quality. Learn where the potential hazards are for your = older=20 patrons and for your patrons with disabilities. This workshop will cover = two=20 related topics: working with disabled patrons and indoor air quality. = The first=20 part will provide an overview of the needs of patrons with disabilities = and=20 elderly patrons. Learn how ADA requirements affect cultural = institutions,=20 looking at both the physical facility and such basic requirements as = ramps and=20 accommodations, to programmatic areas such as accessible exhibits and = events.=20 The second part will look at surveying your building for potential = indoor air=20 quality problems as well as security and safety risks.

MANAGING THE LIBRARY'S = IMAGE: Dynamic Library Management @ Grover Center,
Ohio = University,=20 Athens
Presented by: = Melissa=20 Dabe, Greene County Public Library and Holly Carroll, = Willoughby-Eastlake Public=20 Library
Date &=20 Time: Fri & Sat, Sep 19 & 20 from 9:00 = a.m. to=20 4:00 p.m.
Fees: $135 = for=20 individual class; $125 per class if registered for the two-part series.=20 Successful completion earns 1.2 CEUs for a class or a total of 7.2 CEUs = for the=20 entire certificate.
---On Day 1 Melissa Dabe will present "Developing = a=20 Marketing Plan." You will learn the basics of marketing and start = planning your=20 library's future. Come to this workshop with your pencils ready and = you'll leave=20 with a draft of a marketing plan. Topics include: a) What is marketing, = public=20 relations, advertising, and publicity?; b) Benchmarking; c) Setting = goals and=20 objectives; d) Targeted marketing and niche marketing; e) Developing a = clear=20 message; f) Tools to get your message out; g) Evaluating your = campaign.
---On=20 Day 2 Holly Carroll will present "Library Advocacy: Tools for Survival." = The=20 focus of this workshop is to develop an awareness and
appreciation of = the=20 political nature of librarianship. Participants will learn specific = skills and=20 techniques for effective advocacy. Topics include: a) Skills for = Effective=20 Advocacy; b) Media Relations; c) Tools of the Trade; d) Putting it all = together;=20 e) Components of an Effective Advocacy Campaign Public Policy. Prior to = workshop=20 participants will need to download "Library Advocacy: A Handbook for = Ohio Public=20 Library" from the Ohio Library Council's Web site (www.olc.org). Please read and bring a copy to the=20 workshop.

INNOVATIVE = IDEAS:=20 GETTING CREATIVE WITH THE ELLISON = MACHINE!
Presented by: Karen Gardner, Northwest = Ohio=20 SERRC
Date &=20 Times: Wed, Sep 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. = and=20 repeated from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fees: This workshop is FREE of charge to = everyone!=20 Enrollment limit: 12 per session
---This fun filled hands-on session = will=20 help librarians, educators and related professionals design and create = books and=20 curriculum materials for students utilizing 180 die cut patterns with = the=20 Ellison machine. Come prepared to be creative! Participants are required = to=20 bring their own construction paper, wallpaper, poly foam, felt and any = other=20 materials that participants want to use.

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: HOW TO HANDLE "OVER=20 DUES"
Moderated=20 by: Jimmie Epling, Ohio Valley Area Libraries (OVAL) = Regional=20 Library System
Date & Time: Thu, Sep = 25 from=20 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fees: This=20 workshop is free of charge to everyone!
---Dealing with overdue = materials is=20 a part of the library business. This moderated open discussion on "over = dues"=20 will help you answer these questions and more. Topics will include: a) = Is your=20 library's problem unusual?; b) Is your annual loss rate (non-returned=20 materials/total circulation) excessive?; c) Are there problems with = particular=20 types of patrons? New borrowers? Students?; d) What are=20 effective/efficient notices? U.S. Mail? E-mail? Phone = calls?;=20 e) Are collection agencies cost effective?; f) Is your fine policy a = help or=20 hindrance to resolving overdue problems? Participants are encouraged to = bring=20 three years of circulation and overdue statistics, fine policies, = collection=20 agency policies and experience.

PLAGIARISM AND THE INTERNET
Presented=20 by: Cynthia Jasper-Parisey, US/MS Library Director, = Cincinnati=20 Country Day School
Date & = Time: Fri, Sep 26=20 from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fees: This workshop is FREE of charge to = everyone!
Cheating, copying, and plagiarism are not new concepts and = cannot=20 be "blamed" on the Internet. Web technology, however, has made cheating = much=20 easier and educators have been searching for new ways to detect and = control=20 these practices. Cynthia will discuss what is (and what is not) = plagiarism,=20 plagiarism indicators or clues, how to confirm plagiarism using the = Internet and=20 other tools, and ways to prevent plagiarism. This is a = videoconference.

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Unless=20 otherwise noted, all workshops are held at OVAL, 252 W. 13th St., = Wellston, Ohio=20 { MAP: www.oval.lib.oh.us/find/ }. For further details, = up-to-date=20 information, and on-line registration, please visit the OVAL Web site, = www.oval.lib.oh.us/, and=20 click on the Continuing Education link.

For more information = about any=20 OVAL workshop, contact Jennifer Hanlon, Continuing Education = Coordinator, at ceoval@oplin.org or 1-800-759-1537=20 x9.

All OVAL professional & technical training opportunities = apply=20 toward renewal of your Ohio Public Library = Certification.
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OVAL:=20 Your Source for Instruction, Insight, Inspiration,=20 Innovation!

Margaret "Doc" Delaney, = Communications=20 Coordinator
Ohio Valley Area Libraries Regional Library System = (OVAL)
252=20 West Thirteenth Street, Wellston, OH 45692
740-384-2103 x 2 ~ = 740-384-2106=20 fax
www.oval.lib.oh.us=20 ~ delanema@oplin.org

------=_NextPart_000_003E_01C36CA8.447BDEA0-- From muetheel@oplin.lib.oh.us Wed Aug 27 20:48:19 2003 From: muetheel@oplin.lib.oh.us (Elizabeth Muether) Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:48:19 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Thermal Receipt printers Message-ID: <001a01c36cd4$2a687060$115ed542@Laptop> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0017_01C36CB2.A330AAC0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable We are looking to replace receipt printers. We are currently using Star = TSP 400 series printers. Is anyone have a recommendation for thermal = receipt printers. You can respond to me directly. Elizabeth Muether muetheel@oplin.org ------=_NextPart_000_0017_01C36CB2.A330AAC0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

We are looking to replace receipt = printers. =20 We are currently using Star TSP 400 series printers. Is anyone = have a=20 recommendation for thermal receipt printers.

You can respond to me = directly.

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------=_NextPart_000_0017_01C36CB2.A330AAC0-- From GPERSOHN@SLOMA.state.oh.us Thu Aug 28 18:07:57 2003 From: GPERSOHN@SLOMA.state.oh.us (Gretchen Persohn) Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:07:57 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Position opening Message-ID: <71FF2B6D4C93D51180BD0008C7CF0603D953E5@EXCHSRV1> The State Library of Ohio has a job opening for a cataloger. The link below provides details. http://www4.state.oh.us/jobs/applicant/results2.asp?postingID=81855 Gretchen Persohn Head, Research Services State Library of Ohio "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." -- Gandhi From Nancy.Ostrander@lorain.lib.oh.us Thu Aug 28 18:22:45 2003 From: Nancy.Ostrander@lorain.lib.oh.us (Nancy Ostrander) Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:22:45 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Position Open: Librarian Supervisor, Children/Youth Services In-Reply-To: <71FF2B6D4C93D51180BD0008C7CF0603D953E5@EXCHSRV1> Message-ID: www.lorain.lib.oh.us FULL-TIME POSITION OPEN LIBRARIAN SUPERVISOR, CHILDREN/YOUTH SERVICES (Grade EK) Basic Function: Performs a variety of complex technical and administrative tasks requiring considerable independent judgment and in-depth knowledge related to the management of a library department or branch operations. Distinguishing Features of the Class: This classification is professional library work calling for the application of the principles of library science to the assignments. The distinguishing feature of this class is that the duties performed are supervisory and managerial in nature and include extensive contact with community and outside agencies served by the unit. Employees assigned to this class serve as managers of a department or branch and have hire, fire and disciplinary authority. Complex and sensitive library problems are solved independently. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Directs operations of library department or branch by assisting in developing short-range and long-range plans, determining internal policies and procedures, and coordinating the development of goals and objectives for the unit.[PARA]Manages and leads in the operation of a library department or branch. [PARA]Maintains good public relations with the neighborhood, community or target populations served by the unit.[PARA]Trains and makes assignments to subordinates, evaluates their performance, and recommends personnel actions.[PARA]Monitors unit operations and customer service, ensures any necessary corrections are made, and implements staff changes to improve activities.[PARA]Assists in budget preparation and maintenance by forecasting department or branch library requirements and monitoring/approving expenditures.[PARA]Oversees branch physical plant (cleanliness, safety, security, use); reports problems to the Facilities Manager and/or immediate supervisor.[PARA]Attends meetings, continuing education programs and conferences to keep informed of current trends, issues and methods related to the assigned area of responsibility.[PARA]Prepares correspondence and hears and resolves complaints. Coordinates, plans and promotes various library activities.[PARA]Alternates with other Librarian Supervisors and Public Services Coordinators as the person in charge of the Main Library. Selects and maintains materials for department or branch collection. [PARA]May lead and facilitate standing or special committees. Serves as a member of the Library's Management Team. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, methods, techniques and procedures; thorough knowledge of reader interest levels; ability to lead, plan and supervise the work of others; ability to use office productivity and communications software applications in a computerized, networked environment; tact and courtesy; ability to work in a team environment; ability speak effectively in public; good professional judgment. Education, Training and Experience: Requires a master of library science degree issued by an ALA-accredited library school and three to four years of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Supervisor: Library Director Other: Salary range $36,457-$44,811 depending on experience and qualifications; excellent fringe benefits. MLS from ALA-accredited library school required. Supervises approximately seven staff in the Children's Department of the Main Library. Provides direct reference, reader's advisory and computer users assistance to the public. Serves as liaison to community, fostering partnerships between the library, the schools and other agencies that serve youth in the community. Develops joint programming between Lorain Public Library System and other agencies, working to promote reading and literacy awareness throughout the community; oversees in-house children's services training for Library System. Requires at least two years progressively responsible public library experience including providing programs, reference and reader's advisory service directly to the public and supervising the work of clerical and/or professional staff. Competency in the use of a variety of online catalogs, the Internet, online databases, e-mail, and office software required; storytelling experience required. Excellent customer relations skills, supervisory skills, ability to integrate technology into operations, thorough knowledge of public library collection development, especially in children's literature, good organizational and people skills to lead and communicate effectively in a team environment. Applicants are expected to work evenings and weekends. The Lorain Public Library System has a Main Library, five branches and a bookmobile, which serve a diverse population of over 120,000. Closing Date for Applications: 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2003. Apply to: Kenneth L. Cromer, Director, Lorain Public Library System, 351 Sixth Street, Lorain, OH 44052 or call (440) 244-1192, ext. 221 for an application packet. EEO/AA/EQUAL ACCESS AGENCY Nancy Ostrander, SPHR Human Resources Manager http://www.lorain.lib.oh.us/ Ph: (440) 244-1192, ext. 222 Fax: (440) 244-4888 -----Original Message----- From: oplinlist-admin@oplin.org [mailto:oplinlist-admin@oplin.org]On Behalf Of Gretchen Persohn Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 1:08 PM To: 'oplinlist@oplin.org' Subject: [OPLINLIST] Position opening The State Library of Ohio has a job opening for a cataloger. The link below provides details. http://www4.state.oh.us/jobs/applicant/results2.asp?postingID=81855 Gretchen Persohn Head, Research Services State Library of Ohio "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." -- Gandhi _______________________________________________ OPLINLIST mailing list OPLINLIST@oplin.org http://mail.oplin.org/mailman/listinfo/oplinlist From mgsnyder@camls.org Thu Aug 28 20:45:57 2003 From: mgsnyder@camls.org (Michael G. Snyder) Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 15:45:57 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] CAMLS Workshops for September Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.0.20030828154359.00a6a1f8@mail1.camls.org> Below are a few of the courses offered by CAMLS in September. For a complete listing of classes, go to: http://www.camls.org/ce/default.asp What's New With Technology Tuesday, September 9 A videoconference with Brad Stephens will review current and future trends in technology. http://www.camls.org/ce/ce_workshop_description.asp?ID=165 Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers Thursday, September 18 Now more than ever, mangers and supervisors required to make any financial decisions or manage budget lines need to make informed decisions. CPA Kathy Hedrick will help you understand financial statements and accounting tactics that could help you save the resources that are important to you. http://www.camls.org/ce/ce_workshop_description.asp?ID=157 Teen Poetry Slams Saturday, September 20 Learn everything you need to know about how to put on and promote your own slam--the hottest event in teen programming today! http://www.camls.org/ce/ce_workshop_description.asp?ID=161 The Power of Appreciative Feedback Tuesday, September 23 Feedback has been identified as a key tool in performance, and this innovative model will show you how to give and receive feedback in ways that will empower you and others. http://www.camls.org/ce/ce_workshop_description.asp?ID=141 Introduction to Windows PCs for Libraries Wednesday, September 24 This workshop will give guidance and practice to library staff members who have not previously had extensive experience on a Windows-based PC. http://www.camls.org/ce/ce_workshop_description.asp?ID=162 Complete workshop schedule is available at http://www.camls.org/ce/default.asp From JKIMMET@SLOMA.state.oh.us Fri Aug 29 13:00:24 2003 From: JKIMMET@SLOMA.state.oh.us (Jo Kimmet) Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 08:00:24 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Gates Technical Support workshop Message-ID: <71FF2B6D4C93D51180BD0008C7CF06030105675E@EXCHSRV1> > In December 2003, the Gates US Library Program will be ending its two-year > technical support commitment in Ohio. In order to make this transition > from Gates technical support as easy as possible for Ohio's grantees, the > Gates Foundation will be offering a final technical support workshop. > > This workshop is aimed at library staffs that are supporting the Gates > computers, but others interested in the Gates public access computing > project would be welcome. > Topics of the workshop will include: > > An Overview of the Gates computers operating system > Security issues > Profiles, Policies, & Permissions > Locking & unlocking > The Windows 2000 upgrade > Why you should do it > How to make it painless > Overview of support issues with the Gates computers > Software quirks & fixes > Hardware quirks & fixes > Support resources > Maintaining the Gates computers > Moving Forward topics > Stretching the life-span of the computers > Upgrading hardware & software > Licensing issues > Re-purposing the Gates computers > > The workshop will be offered twice. One session will be held at the State > Library in Columbus on September 8, 2003 from 10am to 4pm. The second > session will be held at the Mansfield-Richland County Public Library in > Mansfield on September 9, 2003 from 10am to 4pm. There is no charge for > the workshop, but participants will be on their own for lunch. > > > Participants may register for either Gates Technical Support workshop > on-line by going to www.slocem.lib.oh.us. > > > From chris@molorls.org Fri Aug 29 14:47:07 2003 From: chris@molorls.org (Chris Hopkins) Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 09:47:07 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Collection development worskhop @ MOLO Message-ID: <000401c36e34$09dd7910$0700000a@molorls.org> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0005_01C36E12.82CE4A10 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Collection Development: Evaluating Turnover Rates 9/22/2003 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM MOLO Regional Library System Training Center, New Philadelphia, OH Scheduled Speaker: Beth Farrell, Portage County District Library and Karen Sykeny, Massillon Public Library Registration is limited to 40 Collection development poses challenges like limited budgets, limited staff, and time constraints. When most people think about collection development, selection of library materials, acquisitions, donations, weeding, preservation, and protecting intellectual freedom are likely to be the kinds of activities that come to mind. But evaluating the collection is equally important and library staff can benefit by having a better understanding of holdings by charting the collection. Beth will share some valuable techniques for evaluating fiction, non-fiction, children's materials and audio visual materials. Following her presentation, Karen Sykeny, Young Adult Librarian at Massillon Public Library, will share how she used this model to monitor turnover the rate and how keeping monthly and yearly statistics for circulation and program attendance provided her with useful strategies. She also will explain how the figures helped with yearly reports, as well as asking for monetary support and funding for materials and programs, especially in tight budget times. Karen also will explain how monitoring usage helps with weeding and ordering, (i.e. knowing month-to-month what is "hot" or not) for her YA department.=20 Register on-line for this worskhop at http://www.molorls.org/ceonline/event.aspx?ID=3D17 =20 Chris Hopkins, Program Coordinator MOLO Regional Library System 1260 Monroe Avenue New Philadelphia, OH 44663 Voice: 1-800-829-6656 Fax: 330-364-8537 http://www.molorls.org =20 =20 ------=_NextPart_000_0005_01C36E12.82CE4A10 Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Message

Collection Development: Evaluating Turnover=20 Rates

9/22/2003

1:00=20 PM to 4:00 PM
MOLO=20 Regional Library System Training Center, New=20 Philadelphia, OH

Scheduled = Speaker: Beth Farrell, Portage County District Library and Karen Sykeny, Massillon Public=20 Library

Registration is = limited to =20 40

Collection development poses challenges like limited = budgets, limited=20 staff, and time constraints. When most people think about collection=20 development, selection of library materials, acquisitions, donations, = weeding,=20 preservation, and protecting intellectual freedom are likely to be the = kinds of=20 activities that come to mind. But evaluating the collection is equally = important=20 and library staff can benefit by having a better understanding of = holdings by=20 charting the collection. Beth will share some valuable techniques for = evaluating=20 fiction, non-fiction, children’s materials and audio visual = materials. Following=20 her presentation, Karen Sykeny, Young Adult Librarian at Massillon = Public=20 Library, will share how she used this model to monitor turnover the rate = and how=20 keeping monthly and yearly statistics for circulation and program = attendance=20 provided her with useful strategies. She also will explain how the = figures=20 helped with yearly reports, as well as asking for monetary support and = funding=20 for materials and programs, especially in tight budget times. Karen also = will=20 explain how monitoring usage helps with weeding and ordering, (i.e. = knowing=20 month-to-month what is "hot" or not) for her YA department. =

Chris = Hopkins,=20 Program Coordinator
MOLO Regional Library System
1260 Monroe = Avenue
New=20 Philadelphia, OH 44663
Voice: 1-800-829-6656
Fax: = 330-364-8537
http://www.molorls.org =

------=_NextPart_000_0005_01C36E12.82CE4A10-- From lefflema@oplin.org Sat Aug 30 18:39:20 2003 From: lefflema@oplin.org (Mary K. Leffler) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 13:39:20 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Stumper Message-ID: <002401c36f1d$a4a61b70$6600a8c0@vintoncountypublic.lib.oh.us> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0021_01C36EFC.1D70C6D0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Howdy! I have a patron who is trying to recall the title and author of a book = she has read in the time frame from 1963-1969. This book is a book that = could be classified as children's or young adult. She also thought that = this was either a Newberry honor or Caldecott honor. We have searched = NoveList, but have found a book that matches. The plot: an old man offers to his heirs a chance to win the exclusive = inheritance of his huge estate. To be the winner, the heirs had to = solve a riddle. The solution includes facts from the stock market and = the Wall Street Journal. A young girl solves the mystery and becomes = the heir, and develops a close friendship with the old man.=20 The patron describes this as a very wholesome, educational, and gripping = book. I leave this "mystery" in your expert hands. Please post to the list, = and thank you in advance! Mary Leffler System Administrator Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library 120 N. Market St. McArthur, OH 45651 (740) 596-5691 Voice (866) 821-0446 Toll-free in Ohio (740) 596-2477 Fax ------=_NextPart_000_0021_01C36EFC.1D70C6D0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Howdy!

I have a patron who is = trying to=20 recall the title and author of a book she has read in the time frame = from=20 1963-1969. This book is a book that could be classified as = children's or=20 young adult. She also thought that this was either a Newberry = honor or=20 Caldecott honor. We have searched NoveList, but have found a book = that=20 matches.

The plot: an old = man offers to=20 his heirs a chance to win the exclusive inheritance of=20 his huge estate. To be the winner, the heirs had to = solve a=20 riddle. The solution includes facts from the stock market and the = Wall=20 Street Journal. A young girl solves the mystery and becomes the = heir, and=20 develops a close friendship with the old man.

The patron describes = this as a very=20 wholesome, educational, and gripping book.

I leave this "mystery" = in your=20 expert hands. Please post to the list, and thank you in=20 advance!

Mary Leffler
System = Administrator
Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library
120 N. Market=20 St.
McArthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5691 Voice
(866) 821-0446 = Toll-free in=20 Ohio
(740) 596-2477 Fax

------=_NextPart_000_0021_01C36EFC.1D70C6D0-- From Kathleen.Jozwiak@ritter.lib.oh.us Sat Aug 30 19:03:12 2003 From: Kathleen.Jozwiak@ritter.lib.oh.us (Kathleen Jozwiak) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 14:03:12 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Quik Cases Message-ID: <103c251067e0.1067e0103c25@clevnet.org> We have the following quik cases available. We'll send them free to anyone on US Cargo or you can come and pick them up. Please reply to me off list. 2,164 VCR video quik cases 748 music audio cassette cases Kathleen -- Kathleen L. Jozwiak, M.L.S. Assistant Director Ritter Public Library 5680 Liberty Ave. Vermilion, OH 44089 (440) 967-3798 (440) 967-5482 fax From pollyho@oplin.org Sun Aug 31 19:15:25 2003 From: pollyho@oplin.org (Polly Horn) Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:15:25 -0400 Subject: [OPLINLIST] Stumper References: <002401c36f1d$a4a61b70$6600a8c0@vintoncountypublic.lib.oh.us> Message-ID: <3F523B3D.6DAE747B@oplin.org> --------------08C0DB3AF625384147348DC6 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Westing Game by Ellen Raskin but it is newer - won Newbery in 1979 Polly Horn Community Library Sunbury, Ohio "Mary K. Leffler" wrote: > Howdy! I have a patron who is trying to recall the title and author of > a book she has read in the time frame from 1963-1969. This book is a > book that could be classified as children's or young adult. She also > thought that this was either a Newberry honor or Caldecott honor. We > have searched NoveList, but have found a book that matches. The plot: > an old man offers to his heirs a chance to win the exclusive > inheritance of his huge estate. To be the winner, the heirs had to > solve a riddle. The solution includes facts from the stock market and > the Wall Street Journal. A young girl solves the mystery and becomes > the heir, and develops a close friendship with the old man. The patron > describes this as a very wholesome, educational, and gripping book. I > leave this "mystery" in your expert hands. Please post to the list, > and thank you in advance! Mary Leffler > System Administrator > Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library > 120 N. Market St. > McArthur, OH 45651 > (740) 596-5691 Voice > (866) 821-0446 Toll-free in Ohio > (740) 596-2477 Fax --------------08C0DB3AF625384147348DC6 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Westing Game by Ellen Raskin but it is newer - won Newbery in 1979

Polly Horn
Community Library
Sunbury, Ohio

"Mary K. Leffler" wrote:

Howdy! I have a patron who is trying to recall the title and author of a book she has read in the time frame from 1963-1969. This book is a book that could be classified as children's or young adult. She also thought that this was either a Newberry honor or Caldecott honor. We have searched NoveList, but have found a book that matches. The plot: an old man offers to his heirs a chance to win the exclusive inheritance of his huge estate. To be the winner, the heirs had to solve a riddle. The solution includes facts from the stock market and the Wall Street Journal. A young girl solves the mystery and becomes the heir, and develops a close friendship with the old man. The patron describes this as a very wholesome, educational, and gripping book. I leave this "mystery" in your expert hands. Please post to the list, and thank you in advance! Mary Leffler
System Administrator
Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library
120 N. Market St.
McArthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5691 Voice
(866) 821-0446 Toll-free in Ohio
(740) 596-2477 Fax

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