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Dates: 4/29/02,9:56 PM through 5/6/02,10:11 AM (2 postings)
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FROM: "M. Wms." <mmwm@adelphia.net>
REC'D: 4/29/02, 9:56 PM
REFERENCES
* Library Journal Chooses Best Reference Websites of 2001:
Among the winners: September 11 News.com, CETACEA (user-friendly
site about whales, dolphins, and porpoises), History in the
News: The Middle East, Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, and
PovertyNet. Also lists of best reference books and reference CDs.
* Library of Congress Virtual Reference Shelf: Quick Reference
AUTHOR INTERVIEWS
* Mystery writer Frances Fyfield on writing ... mysteries.
* Paulette Jiles: Her new novel, Enemy Women, blends Civil War
history with fiction in a compelling and emotional story. In this
interview, she reflects on her transition from memoirist to novelist
and what motivated her to weave a story around women prisoners of
war. Includes link to reading group guide.
* Ursula LeGuin on Genres (Bad! Genres are Bad!)
BOOK REVIEWS
* Jack Loeffler's _Adventures with Ed: A Portrait of Abbey_ (2002)
LIBRARIES
*International Children's Digital Library Planned: Meant for
children ages 3-13, the digital library will initially (Nov. 2002)
include 225 children's books: 100 books selected and digitized by
The Library of Congress, 100 books selected by international
librarians, and 25 books of new material from publishers and
authors. Eventually, the library will offer 10,000 books online,
representing 100 books from 100 countries. Join their Yahoo!
discussion group.
* Summary of Survey on How the Internet Affects Students' and
Scholars' Use of Campus Libraries?
* Johns Hopkins to Build Pratt Library Branch in East Baltimore
* Ideas for Introducing Kids to Libraries: Books and Art Activities
* Howland Public Library (Beacon, NY) Requests 34% Budget Increase;
resident says she'll accept a small increase in her tax bill if it
means better resources. 'It's going to mean an increase for me as a
Beacon homeowner of $13.36,' she said. 'I can't buy a paperback for
that.'
* Chief Librarian Plans for $50-Million Facility Opening in 2005:
Paul Adalian may have stumbled onto a book lover's dream job. The
facility he gets to plan will have plenty of books and reference
materials, but it won't be a traditional library; it will lean
heavily on electronic databases, digital library collections and
other high-tech resources.
MAINE
* York Harbor Bookstore Owner Returns Author's Books: Shelby Monroe,
owner of a bookstore in York Harbor (ME), told Maine author Neil
Rolde that she could not, 'in good conscience,' sell his books as
she walked to the podium where Rolde was speaking and handed him the
copies of his work intended for her shop. 'Donate them to the
library,' she said.
WORDS
* Word Origin: Money Cat
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These are just some of today's entries! Also: A large selection of
resources for XERISCAPING (i.e., drought-tolerant gardening).
Gardeners and homeowners in most areas of the country are bound to
be interested in this this year.
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~ Molly Wms.
Volunteer, Waterboro Public Library (Maine)
http://www.waterboro.lib.me.us
FROM: "M. Wms." <mmwm@adelphia.net>
REC'D: 5/6/02, 10:11 AM
REFERENCES
* Oldest Family Owned Business in the World and in the U.S. (the
oldest began in 578 A.D.!)
* Website Matches Consumers' Values with Manufacturers: 'IdealsWork'
lets you make online purchases from more than 2,300 companies based
on your personal values.
AUTHOR INTERVIEWS
* Profile of Polish Poet/Philosopher Adam Zagajewski
* Interview with Kate White (_If Looks Could Kill_)
BOOK REVIEWS and AWARDS and NEWS
* Agatha Awards Announced (for best traditional mysteries)
* Excerpt and Review: Kate White's _If Looks Could Kill_ (the first
'Reading With Ripa' Selection)
* Book Excerpt: Diane Mott Davidson's _Chopping Spree_ (due out June)
* Book Reviews - Mysteries: The Latest Tony Hillerman mystery, _The
Wailing Wind_ and several other new mysteries reviewed.
* Ireland's Bisto Awards for Children's Books Announced
* Next Harry Potter Book at Least 5 Months Away
* Forthcoming Fiction: Fiction due out in the United States in June
and July. New books by Peter Abrahams, Dale Brown, Catherine
Coulter, Diane Mott Davidson, Stephen Fry, Kristin Hannah, Ethan
Hawke, Steve Martini, Francine Matthews, Richard Russo, Lawrence
Sanders, Danielle Steel, Jorge Volpi, and Minette Walters, and some
interesting debut novels.
* Children's Books: BookSense Spring/Summer 2002 Selections and
Recommendations by Age Level
LIBRARIES
* Carla Hayden Elected New ALA President
* Obituary: Sharon Anne Hogan, Leading Librarian of the Electronic Age
MAINE / NEW ENGLAND
* New Boston Area Independent Bookstore Opens: Village Books, a
900-square-foot store, in 'resolutely independent' and ethnically
diverse Roslindale, Massachusetts
LANGUAGES
* Yiddish language books online
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Also, summaries of over 100 books new to the Waterboro Public
Library (most published 2001-2002).
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~ Molly Wms.
Volunteer, Waterboro Public Library (Maine)
http://www.waterboro.lib.me.us
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