Comments for stories from a Library life http://library.palomacruz.com Info, links and musings from a (non-librarian) Library supporter. Mon, 12 May 2008 14:37:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 Comment on guidelines for commenting by Josh http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/07/29/guidelines-for-commenting/#comment-11198 Josh Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:38:01 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/07/29/guidelines-for-commenting/#comment-11198 Keep in mind, these are not the guidlines to post a comment at alt teen services, although I would assume most of them should be understood as common sense. These are however the guidelines that the authors library system has put on their soon to be published teen services blog. Keep in mind, these are not the guidlines to post a comment at alt teen services, although I would assume most of them should be understood as common sense. These are however the guidelines that the authors library system has put on their soon to be published teen services blog.

]]> Comment on trailer for Hollywood Librarian by stories from a Library life » Hollywood Librarian http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/07/06/trailer-for-hollywood-librarian/#comment-10553 stories from a Library life » Hollywood Librarian Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:37:15 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/07/06/trailer-for-hollywood-librarian/#comment-10553 [...] you heard about the new Hollywood Librarian movie? There’s been a lot of discussion online, and in the press. Local library director Rhea [...] […] you heard about the new Hollywood Librarian movie? There’s been a lot of discussion online, and in the press. Local library director Rhea […]

]]> Comment on unattended children by stories from a Library life » more on unattended children http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/02/04/unattended-children/#comment-4778 stories from a Library life » more on unattended children Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:00:10 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/02/04/unattended-children/#comment-4778 [...] In a follow-up to the ongoing attention to unattended children in the library, a recent story in The Monitor (from McAllen, Texas) covers the challenges their local library is facing: [...] […] In a follow-up to the ongoing attention to unattended children in the library, a recent story in The Monitor (from McAllen, Texas) covers the challenges their local library is facing: […]

]]> Comment on the library wants you by stories from a Web Junkie life » cross-posting http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/01/24/the-library-wants-you/#comment-4389 stories from a Web Junkie life » cross-posting Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:07:26 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/01/24/the-library-wants-you/#comment-4389 [...] the library wants you [...] […] the library wants you […]

]]> Comment on the library wants you by stories from a teaching life » cross-posting http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/01/24/the-library-wants-you/#comment-4388 stories from a teaching life » cross-posting Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:06:42 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/01/24/the-library-wants-you/#comment-4388 [...] the library wants you [...] […] the library wants you […]

]]> Comment on the library wants you by stories from a Library life » cross-posting http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/01/24/the-library-wants-you/#comment-4387 stories from a Library life » cross-posting Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:02:10 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/01/24/the-library-wants-you/#comment-4387 [...] the library wants you [...] […] the library wants you […]

]]> Comment on the library wants you by stories from a Houston life » cross-posting http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/01/24/the-library-wants-you/#comment-4386 stories from a Houston life » cross-posting Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:01:23 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/01/24/the-library-wants-you/#comment-4386 [...] the library wants you [...] […] the library wants you […]

]]> Comment on the library wants you by stories from a Bilingual life » cross-posting http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/01/24/the-library-wants-you/#comment-4385 stories from a Bilingual life » cross-posting Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:00:01 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2007/01/24/the-library-wants-you/#comment-4385 [...] the library wants you [...] […] the library wants you […]

]]> Comment on programming ideas to support businesses at your library by Paloma Cruz http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/12/27/programming-ideas-to-support-businesses-at-your-library/#comment-4095 Paloma Cruz Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:07:42 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/12/27/programming-ideas-to-support-businesses-at-your-library/#comment-4095 Commenting has been acting up. This is a test to see if it's back up. Commenting has been acting up. This is a test to see if it’s back up.

]]> Comment on Mike Jones at Houston Public Library by K http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/10/19/mike-jones-at-houston-public-library/#comment-3645 K Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:35:41 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/10/19/mike-jones-at-houston-public-library/#comment-3645 Year there´s a good soundin album from mike jones wit´in his history . i´ve dealed one Album from him out the Car . fast runnin´frum block though block . mic i´m chilled next up to crossed some other roadz . it´s eazy to walk down the -H-town streetz . Real TEXAS U know i´m sayn´aight . Greetings from K - Year there´s a good soundin album from mike jones wit´in
his history . i´ve dealed one Album from him out the Car .
fast runnin´frum block though block . mic i´m chilled next up to crossed some other roadz . it´s eazy to walk down
the -H-town streetz . Real TEXAS U know i´m sayn´aight .
Greetings from K -

]]> Comment on Harry Potter isn’t welcome in Georgia by stories from a Library life » the most challenged books http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/10/09/harry-potter-isnt-welcome-in-georgia/#comment-3407 stories from a Library life » the most challenged books Tue, 10 Oct 2006 03:41:22 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/10/09/harry-potter-isnt-welcome-in-georgia/#comment-3407 [...] What are the most challenged books in the country (in addition to Harry Potter)? From the Houston Chronicle: The 10 most challenged books of the 21st Century (2000-05) are: [...] […] What are the most challenged books in the country (in addition to Harry Potter)? From the Houston Chronicle: The 10 most challenged books of the 21st Century (2000-05) are: […]

]]> Comment on the Houston Post archives by Paloma Cruz http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/02/the-houston-post-archives/#comment-879 Paloma Cruz Thu, 08 Jun 2006 02:08:50 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/02/the-houston-post-archives/#comment-879 BIC is located in the library's Central Library... which is under renovation. I think they moved it to the building next door, the historic Julia Ideson Building. From their <a href="http://www.houstonlibrary.org/about/pressreleases/20060223-central.html" rel="nofollow">press release</a>: <blockquote>There will be a reference room where customers can find information and consult reference materials including those exclusively available at the Central Library. For faster service, customers may request reference materials in advance by email, through the HPL Web site's "Ask a Librarian" service, or by telephone at 832-393-1313. Computers will be available in the circulation area to check the catalog and place holds.</blockquote> BIC is located in the library’s Central Library… which is under renovation. I think they moved it to the building next door, the historic Julia Ideson Building. From their press release:

There will be a reference room where customers can find information and consult reference materials including those exclusively available at the Central Library. For faster service, customers may request reference materials in advance by email, through the HPL Web site’s “Ask a Librarian” service, or by telephone at 832-393-1313. Computers will be available in the circulation area to check the catalog and place holds.

]]> Comment on the Houston Post archives by Jason Farr http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/02/the-houston-post-archives/#comment-878 Jason Farr Wed, 07 Jun 2006 17:39:19 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/02/the-houston-post-archives/#comment-878 I am trying to locate some articles written written in the 60' by Marge Crumbaker. So my question is: where is the The Houston Pulic Library's Bibliographic Information Center? I am trying to locate some articles written written in the 60′ by Marge Crumbaker. So my question is: where is the The Houston Pulic Library’s Bibliographic Information Center?

]]> Comment on libraries actually want their materials back by stories from a Library life » and I thought our libraries were tough! http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/01/10/libraries-actually-want-their-materials-back/#comment-77 stories from a Library life » and I thought our libraries were tough! Sat, 06 May 2006 20:31:37 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/01/10/libraries-actually-want-their-materials-back/#comment-77 [...] And Houston’s libraries get slammed for reporting unreturned books on creadit reports. I wonder how customers would react to this? [...] […] And Houston’s libraries get slammed for reporting unreturned books on creadit reports. I wonder how customers would react to this? […]

]]> Comment on the Houston Post archives by Paloma Cruz http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/02/the-houston-post-archives/#comment-36 Paloma Cruz Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:02:54 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/02/the-houston-post-archives/#comment-36 Brenda, my first recommendation is going to be to either call the Houston Public Library at 832-393-1313 or use their online, interactive "Ask A Librarian" chat, available at <a>www.houstonlibrary.org</a>. If they can't help you, try Harris County. They also have an Ask a Librarian service, at <a href="http://www.hcpl.net" rel="nofollow">www.hcpl.net</a>. Either should be able to help you or get you started. Good luck! Brenda, my first recommendation is going to be to either call the Houston Public Library at 832-393-1313 or use their online, interactive “Ask A Librarian” chat, available at www.houstonlibrary.org. If they can’t help you, try Harris County. They also have an Ask a Librarian service, at www.hcpl.net.

Either should be able to help you or get you started.

Good luck!

]]> Comment on the Houston Post archives by Brenda Allen http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/02/the-houston-post-archives/#comment-35 Brenda Allen Sat, 18 Mar 2006 03:23:59 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/02/the-houston-post-archives/#comment-35 I'm looking for information possibly from the late 1940's about a murder. the woman's name was Lois Miller and the man that supposely killed her was Willis Paul Miller. Any information would be appreciated. Thank You, Brenda Allen I’m looking for information possibly from the late 1940’s about a murder. the woman’s name was Lois Miller and the man that supposely killed her was Willis Paul Miller. Any information would be appreciated. Thank You, Brenda Allen

]]> Comment on Houston Public Library gets $10,000 donation by stories from a Library life » Houston Public Library partners with H-E-B http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/02/26/houston-public-library-gets-10000-donation/#comment-32 stories from a Library life » Houston Public Library partners with H-E-B Mon, 27 Feb 2006 03:59:28 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/02/26/houston-public-library-gets-10000-donation/#comment-32 [...] I know that Houston Public Library is one of the libraries that’s partnering with H-E-B on this initiative, though that didn’t make it into this article. (Update: It did make the news.) [...] […] I know that Houston Public Library is one of the libraries that’s partnering with H-E-B on this initiative, though that didn’t make it into this article. (Update: It did make the news.) […]

]]> Comment on librarian honored by Mayor by stories from a Library life » media got it right http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/01/03/librarian-honored-by-mayor/#comment-29 stories from a Library life » media got it right Wed, 04 Jan 2006 12:40:19 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2006/01/03/librarian-honored-by-mayor/#comment-29 [...] I posted about Mayor White honoring a Houston librarian during his inauguration, but that being glossed over by media. Well, a day later, the media get it right. It’s the same story that was up yesterday, but it’s been lengthened. [...] […] I posted about Mayor White honoring a Houston librarian during his inauguration, but that being glossed over by media. Well, a day later, the media get it right. It’s the same story that was up yesterday, but it’s been lengthened. […]

]]> Comment on a Harry Potter recap by stories from a Library life » http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/18/a-harry-potter-recap/#comment-12 stories from a Library life » Sun, 24 Jul 2005 04:53:44 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/18/a-harry-potter-recap/#comment-12 [...] Harry Potter [...] […] Harry Potter […]

]]> Comment on a Harry Potter recap by Books Blog http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/18/a-harry-potter-recap/#comment-11 Books Blog Tue, 19 Jul 2005 06:58:45 +0000 http://library.palomacruz.com/2005/07/18/a-harry-potter-recap/#comment-11 <strong>J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince</strong> I just have to get this over with: Dumbledore dies at the end of this book. And that’s not really that big a deal. Old news, right? Sadly, that’s just about the only thing this sixth Harry Potter novel is good for. Besides tritely dev... J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince

I just have to get this over with:
Dumbledore dies at the end of this book.
And that’s not really that big a deal. Old news, right?
Sadly, that’s just about the only thing this sixth Harry Potter novel is good for. Besides tritely dev…

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