Q: What is watlnet?
ANSWER:
watlnet is the “WA Teacher Librarians Network.”
The list was set up through EdNA to encourage discussion and sharing among Western Australian Teacher Librarians, Resource Teachers, Library Technicians, Assistants and Officers, and any other type of people interested in school libraries. It does not replace OZTL NET but works alongside the national listserv and provides information and networking opportunities at the local level.
It provides for the “torn pages” and video requests, PD notices and discussion on local issues which do not normally require national listings. Discussion on topics of general interest should be posted to the national list.
The list is moderated and messages are distributed as sent. Robust discussion is encouraged. However, if discussion deviates too far from the issues or becomes too personal you can anticipate a firm reaction.
Q: How do I subscribe to watlnet?
ANSWER:
How to subscribe:
- Send an email to: lyris@edna.edu.au
- In the body of the message type: subscribe watlnet
- Leave the subject area blank and turn off your Internet signature
- A confirmation message will be sent; you must reply to the confirmation message within a certain period or you will not be subscribed.
Once you have subscribed you can send messages to the list by using the following address: watlnet@edna.edu.au
If you wish to unsubscribe:
- Send an email to: lyris@edna.edu.au
- 2. In the body of the message type: unsubscribe watlnet (insert your email address)
- Leave the subject area blank and turn off your Internet signature
Q: How do I get rid of silverfish on the bookshelves
ANSWER: (Here are some suggestions sent through on watlnet)
- Apparently Epsom Salts sprinkled behind the books on the shelves wards off silverfish. A bit messy but probably works.
- I have had this problem in the past and I asked for some surface spray, which I used over the holidays (so no problems for the students) and sprayed under all of my bookshelves and cupboards. So far I have seen a lot less of the blighters hanging around.
- Try sprinkling Epsom Salts, apparently they eat it up and it dries them out…. what a way to go ! but it serves them right when they feast on our precious resources.
- Borax and bay leaves have been recommended to me in the past.
- Half sugar, half borax kills silverfish. You could try leaving out the bowls after closing time.
- The lady who wrote Spotless said that “Oil of Cloves” – diluted – wiped on surfaces deters them. I also sprinkle cloves around in my cupboards and shelves at home on her recommendation but the students might get a bit funny about that.
- I have heard that lavender works - I think you just place fresh lavender where you find them and they will not return. I have used this in my wardrobe but am unsure how it will work in a library!
- I’ve heard Cedarwood products work well.
- I have them really bad at home and thre best thing is to spray them professionally. I tried everything and nothing worked but getting the professionals in.