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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:26:12 1997
From: Vicky Schoenrock <vschoenr@nslsilus.org>
ubject: Bookmobile Collection Development
I am interested in any bookmobile collection development policies for
children's materials. I know that is kind of broad but I need a
"handle"
to grab on to....I have found only one book in our system that addresses
that. If there are any local librarians I can talk to, send me a message
and I can give you a call.
I am specifically interested if purchases are made separately from the
main library collection. At the moment, I buy for bookmobile and they
don't like what I give them and wipe out subject areas in the main
libraries collection.(It's a long story...) I would like them to
buy their own materials and could also use justification for that.
Vicky Schoenrock, Youth Services Manager
Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. Waukegan IL 60085
Phone: 847-623-2041 Fax:847-623-2092
vschoenr@nslsilus.org
***My opinions are my own, of course***
"Remain calm and share your bananas." - Anne Lamott
"If you can't say something good about a person,
come sit next to me." - Alice Roosevelt Longworth
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:26:12 1997
From: Shorecam@aol.com
Subject: Re: BIB: Adult titles for sixth grader
I still think you ought to try harder to show this boy and his parents all
the wonderful stuff there is in YA lit. Why is it they are specifically
exempting YA novels? Do they have a misconception about what these books are
like? Patty Campbell
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:26:17 1997
From: Becky Smith <bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us>
Subject: Re: Spanish Websites
Carrie Schadle wrote:
>
> Can anyone suggest any good websites (entertainment and informational) for
> kids? I serve a lot of Spanish speakers and understand a little, but
> don't read it at all. Thanks in advance.
Try some of these:
Baja Global - a web magazine with pages and links to all kinds of
information in Spanish - news, celebrities, research, and so on.
Their main page is at
http://www.bajaglobal.com/
and their kid's page at
http://www.bajaglobal.com/espanol/ninos/main_ni.htm
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Busquedas de Informacion - a compilation of links to informative
sites for students, parents, and teachers looking for information
in Spanish on the Internet.
http://www.scienceacademy.com/ssearch.html
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LatinoLink - not really a kid's site, but could be used by kids.
News, information, links, chat rooms, and more.
http://www.latinolink.com/index.html
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LatinWorld - a site very similar to Latinolink.
http://www.latinworld.com
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Cibercentro - An information center for Spanish speakers
worldwide, bills itself as "the doorway to a world of
information for Hispanos"
http://www.cibercentro.com/
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Hola alo Hello - a site from AT&T in Spanish, Portuguese, and
English, with links to thousands of WWW pages for speakers of
Spanish and Portuguese.
http://www.atthola.com/
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Hope this helps!
--
Becky Smith
Children's Librarian
Logan (UT) Library
bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"We learn from history that we do not learn anything from history."
-Mark Twain-
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:26:14 1997
From: Karen Ricketson <ricketso@northnet.org>
Subject: Re: Toddler Storytime
Mindy Schafer wrote:
> We are in the process of planning special once-a-month "storytimes"
> for children ages 18-30 months and their caregivers. Since we
> already hold regular storytimes for two year olds, we have a pretty
> good grasp of what to include, etc. What we need help with is a name
> for the class. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks!
Here's a suggestion how about:Lapsit Time?????? Hope it helps!
Karen Ricketson
<ricketso@northnet.org>
Head of Children's Services
Plattsburgh Public Library
Plattsburgh, NY
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:26:28 1997
From: Charlotte Lesser <clesser@keene.edu>
Subject: First time cardholders
Thanks to all the many people who replied to my posting requesting
information on what you gave a child who gets their first library card!
Here are some of the suggestions I received:
1> Our new cardholders, up to 12 or so years, get a painter's-type hat. It's
made of a sturdy non-woven material with a plastic bill. It's mainly
bright green, with some black, purple, dark green, and
pink. The front of the crown says
OFFICIAL CARD HOLDER
Euclid Public Library
We order them from a catalog, and I think the Friends of the Library paid
for the first batch, at least. Maybe all of them.
2> In the folders this fall we have included for
grades 1-4: a Write with Arthur pencil from Demco, the Libraries Because...
bookmark from Demco, a Chalk One Up for Reading pin from Upstart/Highsmith,
the 4 page booklet regarding the Dewey Decimal system from Upstart/Highsmith
and a booklist prepared by us about school stories appropriate for that age
group with approximately 36 titles. For the grades 5-8 folder they have the
Solve a Mystery..Read pencil from Demco, the Mystery Library Skills bookmark
from Demco, a plastic laminated doorknob hanger that says "PLease do not
disturb, I'm Reading" from Rivershore Reading store and a booklist prepared
by us with helpful hints on library research, for example: for Science
Projects we list about 10 ideas for projects, 5 of our top circulating
science project titles and the general Dewey Decimal category for science
projects.
Our Spring Break survival kits are usually in plastic bags.
3>Our bags were imprinted ones, and inside were a bookmark, button,
bibliography, pencil, magnet, card protector, and a brochure for the
parents. We also did them in Spanish. Funding was from a grant. This is
the kind of thing I think you can get pretty good community support for--
service clubs like Kiwanis will donate.
4> We give kids a sticker that says "I just got my library card" or
"Libeary Lover" w/a litttle bear on it, or similiar. We also give out
bookmarks that say "Riverdale Public Library, Youth Services Dept., our
address and phine". The caption at the top is "Reading Is Fun"
w/a
little alien reading a book and smiling. On the bottom of the bookmark it
says "Read To Succeed". The bookmarks are shaped similiar to an awards
ribbon, are laminated, and very sturdy. Not sure what they're made of,
might even be plastic. I ordered the bookmarks from Union Pen Company.
5> We don't do a goodie bag but we do give out large 2- 2 1/2" sticker
that say "I got my library card today" the came from the Riverside
catalog
6>We have Friends of the Library members make small drawstring bags that we
give the children to carry their cards in. They are approximately 5" X
5"
with a drawsrting just long enough to go around the wrist. We thought about
making them long enough to wear round the neck but for safety's sake we
decided against that. We origanlly purchased some mock suede to make these
out of but many of the ladies had fabric scraps of their own that they use.
I'm still trying to make up my mind about what to include in our hand-out
but I have great suggestions to include in my decision making!
Many thanks to all who responded!
Charlotte
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Charlotte Lesser Phone (603) 352-0157
Head of Youth & Community Services Fax (603) 352-1101
Keene Public Library email clesser@keene.edu
60 Winter St.
Keene NH 03431
Check out the Youth Dept. Home page on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/library/jyouth.htm
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:26:13 1997
From: Saroj Ghoting <sghoting@capaccess.org>
Subject: clip art
Hi!
I think this topic was addressed a while back, but I'd appreciate any
suggestions. I am looking for GOOD clip art with and for children
compatible with windows 3.1 or windows 95 and Wordperfect--software or
vendors. Thanks!
Saroj Ghoting Head, Children's Services
sghoting@capaccess.org Rockville Regional Library
voice: 301-217-3869 Montgomery Co. Dept. of Public Libraries
fax: 301-217-3931 99 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:27:51 1997
From: Linda Plevak <lplevak@netxpress.com>
Subject: Unattended Children
Reading everyone's views I felt compelled to add my own comment. I am
not currently working with the public, but I do have experience with
unattended children from the library I used to work at. Sometimes
professional and personal responsibilty seem to merge. I lean towards
helping kids out because I'm Catholic and because as a member of the
community (the village), I feel compelled to be concerned for a child's
welfare. No, I don't think I should take on all parental
responsibility, but I applaud those librarians who have done their best
to keep library patrons of all ages from danger.
As a consultant, I realize every library in every community is a little
bit differennt. Every library needs to decide what's best for them. As
a person and a Christian, I try to do what I can -- sometimes just
saying a silent prayer.
Here's an innovative idea from a library friend...Call the media. He
called the t.v. crews in to film people (in their cars in the parking
lot) who were regularily dropping off their kids and using the library
for babysitting. That cured the problem, at least for awhile.
Linda L. Plevak Special Services Consultant Alamo Area Library System
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:26:13 1997
From: Cathy Sullivan <cathys@lib.up.net>
Subject: unattended children
Can you tolerate one more unattended child story?
One day last summer when I returned to work after lunch, I found my two
about-to-be-stepsons (then ages 5 and 8) playing on the game computer in my
department. When I asked them where their father was they informed me he
had gone swimming (his almost daily sport). Well, we did marry, but
Peter has never left the boys unattended since.
Cathy Sullivan Seblonka
Youth Services Coordinator
Peter White Public Library
217 N. Front St.
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 228-9510
fax 906-228-7315
e-mail: cathys@lib.up.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:27:10 1997
From: Mary Hazelton <mlhazelt@mailbox.syr.edu>
ubject: Animal Dances
Hello!
I am planning a series of 6 story hours for children aged 4-6 with the
theme "Animal Dances." Each week will focus on a different way of
categorizing animals:
--Animals who hop
--Animals who dance in the water (swimmers, including fish)
--Animals who wear crowns (antlers or horns)
--Animals who dance in the air (flyers, including birds)
--Animals who wear striped suits
--Animals who dance in heavy fur coats
I hope to use music (dances), books and storytelling. I had originally
thought I would just be able to find books about animals in these
categories, but am now finding more materials about the animals actually
dancing than I had expected. If possible, I would like to just use
materials with animals dancing. I have gathered several resources for the
first week (although I would welcome ideas on hoppers other than rabbits
and frogs -- especially kangaroos!), but would love any ideas you might
have about about any of the categories.
Please reply directly to me. I will thank you now and post results later
if you like.
Mary Hazelton
********************************************************************************
From: Mary Hazelton <mlhazelt@mailbox.syr.edu>
Mary Hazelton Syracuse, New York
"I knew I was going to take the wrong train, so I left early."
- Yogi Berra -
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:26:18 1997
From: "Amy Vessel" <avessel@BAMAED.UA.EDU>
Subject: mathematical bibliography search
Greetings!!!
I am an instructor in the college of education at the University of
Alabama. I have always kept in close contact with all librarians
that I have had the pleasure of working with as they have added so
much to the elementary program.
I am very interested in the connection of children's literature in
the elementary mathematics classroom and am in the process of
updating my bibliography list. I am particularly interested in
mathematical topics that are integrated into the literature such as
Stuart J. Murphy's Math Start Series.
I would be so appreciative if you would send me the title and author
of any books you have seen recently in your libraries. Thank you so
much for your time!
Amy Massey Vessel
College of Education
University of Alabama
avessel@bamaed.ua.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:27:26 1997
From: City of Ontario <ontario@class.org>
Subject: Junior friends groups
A colleage has asked me to post this query to the list. She would like to
form a junior friends of the library and wants to know if any of you have had
any experience working with such a group. She specifically would like to
know what sorts of activities you have done with junior friends, but any
information you can give will be appreciated.
TIA.
Celeste Fong
South Ontario Branch Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:27:40 1997
From: Ingold <ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Magazines for Junior High girls
I'm sure this has been discussed not so long ago, but I have this
case of creeping alzheimers. . . ;-}
I have a patron who is doing research for the junior high library
where she works. She is looking for other magazines for young teen girls
other than "Seventeen". They feel "Seventeen" is just a
little too
interested in "sexy stuff." "Girl's Life" is too
"kiddy". What is there
other than "YM"? "There's so much of interest to boys."
TIA!
Marion "Meb" Ingold Children's Services Director
La Grange Park Public Library La Grange Park, IL
Telephone 708-352-0100 Email ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:49:35 1997
From: Walter Minkel <walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Re: Spanish Websites
I, too, have been looking for a good Hispanic/Latino/Spanish Web site for
_kids_ (not older teens & adults--there are plenty of those), & still
haven't found a one. I sent an e-mail to REFORMA asking for
suggestions--no answer. _Is_ there such a thing out there for kids? If
anyone knows of any, please post. Thanks! --W
On Sat, 6 Sep 1997, Carrie Schadle wrote:
> Can anyone suggest any good websites (entertainment and informational) for
> kids? I serve a lot of Spanish speakers and understand a little, but
> don't read it at all. Thanks in advance.
Walter Minkel, School Technology Trainer
Multnomah County Library, 205 NE Russell St., Portland, OR 97212
Voice (503)736-6002; fax (503)248-5441; walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
==============
Vision is the art of seeing things invisible. --Jonathan Swift
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 11:50:00 1997
From: Deborah McClish <dmcclish@sinnfree.org>
Subject: Answer to fairy tale stumper
Thanks so much to everyone who responded to my request regarding a fairy tale
about two princesses where one murders the other. It turns out that the murdered
sister is drowned and is mistaken for a swan at first. Once her body is fished
out of the water, a harp maker uses her hair and breastbone to make a harp. He
takes the harp to a banquet/wedding at the king's castle. The harp then sings on
its own and tells of the murder. It is a ballad from Scotland and England.
Following is a list of the titles and the books this tale is found under.
"The Cruel Sister" THE OXFORD BOOK OF BALLADS, edited by James Kinsley
"The Twa Sisters" THE BALLAD BOOK, by MacEdward Leach
"Binnorie" ENGLISH FAIRY TALES, by Joseph Jacobs
"The Haunted Harp" HAUNTINGS: GHOSTS AND GHOULS FROM AROUND THE WORLD,
by Margaret Hodges
"Cruel Sisters" BOOK OF ENCHANTMENTS, by Patricia C. Wrede This book
tells the tale in short story from the prospective of a third sister.
Following are two musical groups that have done songs based on this tale.
"The Bonny Swans" THE MASK AND MIRROR, by Loreena McKennitt
"Cruel Sister" by Pentangle
Thanks again for your help.
Warm Regards,
Deborah McClish
Youth Services Librarian
Rockford Public Library
Rockford, IL 61101
dmcclish@sinnfree.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 12:31:21 1997
From: Minero@aol.com
Subject: STUMPER: PETERKIN;JAPANESE STORY
Once again I throw myself on your good mercy and collective
intelligence--does anyone know either of these two stumpers:
1) a book featuring a character named Peterkin
2) a Japanese story, featuring a house with sliding doors--one shy girl
visits another girl's house
Please reply to Minero@aol.com. Thanks so much for your help.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 13:33:45 1997
From: Marsha Valance <MVALAN@mpl.org>
Subject: Stumper: Artemus the Dragon
I have a patron who wishes to locate for his daughter a
book he remembers reading in the early 1950s. The
protagonist is a small dragon named Artemus, who gets
lost from his dragon family, and befriends a small princess.
He thinks the book may have been illustrated with
woodcuts--definitely b/w illustrations, anyway. Any
suggestions?
Marsha Valance
WI Regional Library
<mvalan@mpl.org>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 13:58:38 1997
From: Rebecca Rich-Wulfmeyer <rwulfm@ci.temple.tx.us>
Subject: stumper
A patron is looking for a story or poem about a frog who jumped in water
so many times he made butter. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 14:36:49 1997
From: Rob Reid <reidra@cvfn.org>
Subject: Stumper followup
Thanks for all the speedy responses to the stumper about Olio and Arrow.
It is from the film "The Point" by Harry Nilsson, narrated by Ringo.
Some remember the soundtrack recording had a booklet with it. Customer
was happy to find it. Thanks again, everyone.
Rob Reid
Eau Claire, WI
reidra@cvfn.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 15:02:05 1997
From: atravers@mail2.nai.net (Ann Travers)
ubject: Deep Sea Diving Books
Greetings.
We're having a deep sea diver come for a visit and I would like to get a
couple of good books on this topic. Our audience will be middle schoolers
and the speaker will be discussing different kinds of diving (e.g.,
commercial, pleasure). Any magazines on this topic?
Thanks and I'll post a summary as needed.
Ann
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Ann D. Travers
Head of Children's Services
Beardsley & Memorial Library
40 Munro Place
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-6043 Fax: (860) 379-3621
E-Mail: atravers@ct2.nai.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 15:17:44 1997
From: Robin Del Guidice <guidicr@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
Subject: Stumper-Separation
We have a patron who read a book about 25 years ago. It is about a little
boy who is left with a babysitter while his parents go to the beach for a
vacation. He is given a bunch of crackers and told that he can eat one a
day. When the crackers are gone his parents will be home.
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Robin Del Guidice "Many things we need can
Youth Services Specialist wait, children cannot...
Peninsular Branch Library To them we cannot say
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library tomorrow, their name is
guidicr@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us today."
Gabriela Mistral
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 15:38:35 1997
From: "Monique A. King" <mking@snap.lib.ca.us>
Subject: stumper: boy "advertising" for parents
A patron remembers reading this picture book about 15 years ago,
although the book may be a bit older. A young boy who lives with pets
in a house alone advertises for some parents (perhaps putting up notices
at the supermarket, etc.?). The next morning, there is a line of
potential parents waiting at his door. Adoption is a theme, and the
illustrations are in color. The patron believes it was appropriate for
about 1st - 3rd grade.
Ring any bells? TIA!
--
Monique A. King
Youth Services Librarian
Benicia (CA) Public Library
work: mking@snap.lib.ca.us
play: moniquek@goplay.com
***There is no value in life except what you choose to place upon it,
and no happiness in any place except what you bring to it yourself.
--Henry David Thoreau***
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 15:54:55 1997
From: JEckert <JEckert@wmrls.org>
Subject: Space Available in Massachusetts IF Institute
Space is still available in the Massachusetts Library Association's
Intellectual Freedom Leadership Development Institute for Librarians,
School Library Media Specialists, and Library Trustees to be held at the
Worcester Public Library on Sept. 20th! The Institute includes: Charles
Harmon (ALA IFC), author Nancy Garden, and Barry Lynn (Americans United
for Separation of Church and State); an Internet panel with ACLU
President Nadine Strossen & National Law Center for Children and
Families President Bruce Taylor; and breakout sessions with A.J.
Anderson (How do you manage?), Marjorie Judd & Elizabeth (Buffie) Heath
(Challenges to programs & meeting rooms), Janet Eckert & Bette Anderson
(Training front-line staff to deal with IF issues). $50 MLA members/$60
others, incl. lunch. Register by Sept. 13. For email or fax
flier/registration form write vermouth@mit.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 16:24:38 1997
From: "Lane, Kristin" <klane@lib.co.san-bernardino.ca.us>
Subject: YA books dealing with Anger
Can anyone suggest some good YA novels that deal with anger as a central
theme? Such as "Ironman" by Chris Crutcher. Or a source that has such
a
bibliography? Please reply to:
klane@lib.co.san-bernardino.ca.us
Thanks for any help!
Kristin Lane / Library Associate / Youth Services
San Bernardino County Library
104 W. 4th St., San Bernardino, CA 92415
voice (909) 387-5737 fax (909) 387-5724
e-mail klane@lib.co.san-bernardino.ca.us
Kristin Lane / Library Associate / Youth Services
San Bernardino County Library
104 W. 4th St., San Bernardino, CA 92415
voice (909) 387-5737 fax (909) 387-5724
e-mail klane@lib.co.san-bernardino.ca.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 16:31:49 1997
From: "Cynthia A. Webb" <cwebb@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Stumper
A patron has requested the title and author of a book that she read
during the late 70's. The story is set in a beach town. She thinks that
the main character is a girl named Mimi whose older sister is drawn
into seances when her fiance is killed during the Vietnam War. Her
mother owns and operates a beauty shop from their home.
I've done various subject searches through our different databases,
and indexes, but I have been unable to find the answer to this one. If
anyone knows the title and author, please e-mail me at cwebb@tln.lib.mi.us
Thank You, Cynthia
*------------------------------------------------------------------*
* Cynthia Webb * *
* Children's Librarian * Ph: (248) 674-4831 #106 *
* Waterford Township Public Library * Fax: (248) 674-1910 *
* 5168 Civic Center Drive * E-mail: cwebb@tln.lib.mi.us *
* Waterford, MI 48329 * *
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 16:41:50 1997
From: Filtering Facts <David_Burt@filteringfacts.org>
ubject: HUSTLER CHALLENGE JACKPOT GROWS TO $250!
HUSTLER CHALLENGE JACKPOT GROWS TO $250!
Cross-posted to PUBLIB, PUBYAC, WEB4LIB, FILT4LIB, and ALAOIF.
As we enter the third week of the "Would Your Library Carry Hustler If It
Were Free?" challenge, we still have no winner! Filtering Facts made this
offer because many anti-filtering librarians insist that the only reason
they do not carry hard core pornography in their libraries is because they
can't afford it and have limited shelf space. Filtering Facts decided to
give them the opportunity to put their money where their mouths are.
Filtering Facts will pay for a year's subscription to Hustler Magazine to
the first United States public library that will agree to the following
conditions:
1) Put each month's issue of Hustler on normal public display with the
other magazines, such as Time and People.
2) Allow full access to the magazine to anyone who wants it, including
minors, just like you would with a typical magazine.
3) Inform Filtering Facts if an issue is stolen so that we can send an
immediate replacement.
4) Announce the new addition as however your library normally does new
additions, such as through your library newsletter, bulletin board, or
new books display.
In week one, a free subscription to Hustler was offered to the first public
library in the United States that would agree to the stated conditions.
There were no takers, but several people did offer the objection that a
subscription was not really free, since it costs money to process and
circulate a magazine. Filtering Facts then agreed to also provide a check
for $100 to cover such costs. Since $100 would more that cover the
processing costs, the winning library would actually be making money!
Still no takers.
For week three, the offer has been raised to a free year's subscription and
$250! With $250, a library could buy several subscriptions. I had one
library director tell me I could easily raise it to $10,000 and I would
not get any takers. I happen to think he was right, but I'll just let
the offer stand at $250 and leave it at that, since it more that proves my
point. The point is that supply, demand, cost and space have nothing to do
with why public libraries don't carry pornography. Public Libraries don't
carry pornography because it is grossly inappropriate, and we all know that.
So next time you hear Judith Krug, Gordon Conable, or one of the other
hard-core anti-filterers say "Public libraries would carry pornography if
they had unlimited budgets", remind 'em of the "Hustler
Challenge"!
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David Burt, Filtering Facts, HTTP://WWW.FILTERINGFACTS.ORG
David_Burt@filteringfacts.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:17:30 1997
From: KATHYB@anokas.anoka.lib.mn.us
Subject: RE: Unattended Children
I have to add one more--but don't know what we could have done to stop it.
A few years ago, our main library was closed for remodeling. A few lights
were on in the building, as a few staff were left packing up books. This
was in January in Minnesota.
A mother headed off for the health club dropped off her 7 year old in
the parking lot and left. The wind chill was about -30 degrees.
When the staff left, they found the boy huddled up against the building,
no hat, no mittens, very cold. One of the staff members took him in,
paged the mom at the health club. She was extremely irritated to have
to come back and get him.
What can I say?
Kathy Baxter, Anoka County Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:17:31 1997
From: carrie guarria <cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: clip art
Try the Library Clip Art Collection:
http://www.netins.net/showcase/meyers/library_clipart/clipart.html
Carrie Guarria
cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us
On Mon, 8 Sep 1997, Saroj Ghoting wrote:
> Hi!
> I think this topic was addressed a while back, but I'd appreciate any
> suggestions. I am looking for GOOD clip art with and for children
> compatible with windows 3.1 or windows 95 and Wordperfect--software or
> vendors. Thanks!
>
> Saroj Ghoting Head, Children's Services
> sghoting@capaccess.org Rockville Regional Library
> voice: 301-217-3869 Montgomery Co. Dept. of Public Libraries
> fax: 301-217-3931 99 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:17:33 1997
From: Shorecam@aol.com
Subject: Re: Animal Dances
Dear Mary Hazelton,
What an original idea! It has archetypal resonance--the first dances were
imitations of animals, I'm sure. In Bavaria the shuhplattler imitates the
motions of courting grouse, and there are other ancient survivals. You might
look at Kurt Sach's book, World of the Dance, I think is the title. I do hope
you're going to let the kids dance too! How about animals that crawl? There
are lots of folktales about why the snake has no legs. Patty Campbell
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:17:54 1997
From: Charlotte Lesser <clesser@keene.edu>
Subject: Magazines in Parenting/Professional collections
Greetings from NH where the leaves are beginning to turn colors!
I'm curious about what magazines/journals are included as part of
separate parenting/professional collections. We include our library
related journals - SLJ, BCCB, Booklinks, Horn Book, VOYA and Copycat,
some of which people can check out, some not. The library (adult side)
subscribes to Parenting, Family Fun, etc. and we are too small a library
to afford two subscriptions. We have a sign next to our magazines
indicating titles in the adult collection of interest.
What else do you subscribe to that is good/popular?
Have any of you moved titles like Parenting from the adult side and put
them in your parenting collection? Comments?
We are in the process of planning a renovation and a completely new Youth
Dept. including a much enlarged parenting/professional area so I want to
think ahead and get magazines ordered.
Reply to me and I'll post to the list everyone's suggestions.
Thanks!
Charlotte
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Charlotte Lesser Phone (603) 352-0157
Head of Youth & Community Services Fax (603) 352-1101
Keene Public Library email clesser@keene.edu
60 Winter St.
Keene NH 03431
Check out the Youth Dept. Home page on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/library/jyouth.htm
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:18:12 1997
From: Konieczka <konieczm@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Succesful SRP (long)
Fellow PUBYACKERS,
Hi! I received *many* requests for more info about my"successful"
Summer
Reading Program. I hope this post will answer most questions. If you
have more after reading, please contact me. I thank everyone for their
interest. I was really excited about this program and would love for
others to be able to enjoy it! Please use any ideas that appeal to you.
*****************************************************************************
For the SRP we created a game based off the Monopoly idea. We used local
streets, RR's, and businesses. Kids earned money according to how much a
square was worth. They could also win coupons for the local ice cream
store and tickets to be used for the second carnival. Kids moved around
the board by reading. Points were earned based on the level of the book
they read. for example: juvenile easy's, magazines, and kits were each
worth 1 point, youngadult/adult books were worth 3 points. They rolled a
die, added the two figures together and moved. Next year, they will only
roll the die to move. Points will be added to win small prizes. For the
contract, kids stated how many books they would read. When they reached
their halfway and completion points, they received prizes. These prizes
included: CD's and cassettes donated by a local music store, fake money,
superballs, yoyo's, coupons for the local ice cream store, etc. The
majority of kids that signed the contract finished. We had several
readers do both the game and the contract. Readers could use their money at
the end of the summer to "buy" books and tickets for our final
carnival.
Books cost $100 and Tickets were $200 (.10 in real money). Kids really
seemed to enjoy both options. This was also the first year we included
materials other than books, which was also popular. We advertised by
going to visit the local schools. We also sent an article to our local
paers, town newsletter, and a message on the electric signboards in
town. I dressed in sports attire to grab the kids attention when visiting
the schools since our statewide theme was "Team IREAD". I also put the
game boards up a few days before the start of registrations. tis caught
people's eyes and I got several readers that way. I'm not totally sure
what grabbed their attention this year but we had a blast!! Of course, we do
have some bugs to work out before next year, but I would reccomend either
method. Happy Planning!! :-)
Mary J. Konieczka
Youth Services Librarian
Riverdale Public Library
708-841-3311
e-mail:konieczm@sls.lib.il.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:18:26 1997
From: Cheryl Moe <cherylm@tripath.colosys.net>
ubject: puppet show for Christmas
Does any one have any suggestions for a puppet show for Christmas which
emphasizes the theme of the "gift of giving"? We have used Claude the
Dog by Dick Gackenback which was great but we need to do a different show
this year. I would appreciate any suggestions on books from which I
could write a script or any other scripts ideas you may have.
THANKS!
Please E Mail me any
suggestions. Cheryl Moe at the Children's Center of the Mesa County
Public Library District cherylm@colosys.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:19:49 1997
From: Becky Smith <bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us>
Subject: More Spanish Web sites for kids
Here's a few more Spanish-language web sites that might be of
interest to kids:
Internet Familia - a fun web site for Spanish-speaking families, with
links to all kinds of interesting places on the WWW. It's found at:
http://www.familia.cl/
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La Escuela Virtual - The Virtual School - geared toward teachers and
students in the upper grades, has links to sites in both Spanish and
English dealing with science, social science, cultures, geography,
technology, and more.
http://www.cice.mx/esp/escuela/
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There are also a few kid's magazines in Spanish on the Web. The
best ones are:
Charona - a kid's magazine from Uruguay, with articles on a variety
of subjects (especially history and biography), stories, and a preschool
page. They usually have four issues of the magazine on their Web page.
http://www.chasque.apc.org/charona
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La Cometa - a kid's magazine from Ecuador, with articles on science,
sports, computers, etc.
http://www.explored.hoy.net/publica/cometa/cometas.html
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Billiken - a kid's magazine from Argentina, with stories, an e-mail
pen pal service, and activities.
http://www.atlantida.com/Billiken/home_billiken.html
I should have links to most of these sites on our library's web
page within a few days ....
--
Becky Smith
Children's Librarian
Logan (UT) Library
bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:20:12 1997
From: Jim Maroon <jmaroon1@mail.airmail.net>
ubject: Re: HUSTLER CHALLENGE JACKPOT GROWS TO $250!
At 05:06 PM 9/7/97 -0700, Filtering Facts wrote:
>So next time you hear Judith Krug, Gordon Conable, or one of the other
>hard-core anti-filterers say "Public libraries would carry pornography
if
>they had unlimited budgets", remind 'em of the "Hustler
Challenge"!
Clever, but misguided and uninformed. Libraries don't begin subscriptions
and plan for only a single year. The only time you begin one is when you
plan to maintain it indefinitely. There is also the issue of space
availability and quality of the selection. Libraries carry the New York
Time might not take the National Enquirer even if it were free. Hustler is
trashy and poor quality. Try offering a five year subscription to Playboy
(also pornography) with the same requirements and see how many takers you
have.
--Jim Maroon jmaroon1@airmail.net
The Storytelling Home Page: http://members.aol.com/storypage
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:20:40 1997
From: Jeffie Williams <jeffie@d0gz.net>
ubject: Re: HUSTLER CHALLENGE JACKPOT GROWS TO $250!
>Filtering Facts will pay for a year's subscription to Hustler Magazine to
>the first United States public library that will agree to the following
>conditions:
<snip>
I'm do not think the fact that no library took up the challenge here can be
looked upon as a triumph or point proven. Where I live, the stores that
carry these (such as gas stations, etc) have to keep these types of
magazines behind the counter. They aren't on normal public display in
stores that sell them along with Good Housekeeping. I'm sure this must be
due to law that any library in our area would be violating by putting them
in the normal display section for magazines.
I believe you have to be a certain age to purchase them which is part of
the reasoning in keeping them behind the counter. This would mean any
library here couldn't allow full access just like the stores don't.
I don't think it's fair to ask a library to violate local & state laws and
then claim censorship when they choose not to. But then that's just my
opinion.
Jeffie Williams
Hoover, AL
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:21:29 1997
From: Bev Dibble <bdibble@tauranga-dc.govt.nz>
Subject: Mobile services to schools
Thanks for all replies on above.
Bev Dibble, Tauranga District Libraries
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:21:10 1997
From: Bev Dibble <bdibble@tauranga-dc.govt.nz>
Subject: RE: Bookmobile Collection Development
I have been Mobile Librarian under both systems e.g. I purchased all
childrens mobile stock which I found worked very well - we know our
customers and their requirements. At present all stock is purchased for
Main Library and we rotate stock to mobile on a 4-6 monthly basis.
This is very much in the experimental stages at the moment. As books
have to be selected and the location changed (and then changed back
again) it is time intensive. Personally I preferred to purchase my own
stock. You build up a very accurate idea of what your customers want.
At very least the Mobile Librarian should be involved in selection
decision making for his/her area.
Bev Dibble, Tauranga District Libraries
> ----------
> From: Vicky Schoenrock[SMTP:vschoenr@nslsilus.org]
> Reply To: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Sent: Tuesday, 9 September 1997 01:22
> To: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Subject: Bookmobile Collection Development
>
> I am interested in any bookmobile collection development policies for
> children's materials. I know that is kind of broad but I need a
> "handle"
> to grab on to....I have found only one book in our system that
> addresses
> that. If there are any local librarians I can talk to, send me a
> message
> and I can give you a call.
> I am specifically interested if purchases are made separately from the
>
> main library collection. At the moment, I buy for bookmobile and they
> don't like what I give them and wipe out subject areas in the main
> libraries collection.(It's a long story...) I would like them to
> buy their own materials and could also use justification for that.
>
> Vicky Schoenrock, Youth Services Manager
> Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. Waukegan IL 60085
> Phone: 847-623-2041 Fax:847-623-2092
> vschoenr@nslsilus.org
> ***My opinions are my own, of course***
>
> "Remain calm and share your bananas." - Anne
> Lamott
>
> "If you can't say something good about a person,
> come sit next to me." - Alice Roosevelt Longworth
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:25:04 1997
From: MARIEN@ALCON.ALC.ORG
Subject: stumpers
We have run into two stumpers and call on the collective memories of the list
for help.
Stumper 1...
a rabbit is abandoned by his parents in a park. He teams up with a bear who
has escaped from the zoo and a runaway poodle. They build a home together and
have several adventures. The patron thinks that at one point in the story the
illustrations show the animals silhouetted against a rainbow and there is a
possibility the word "friends" is in the title.
Stumper 2...
Chapter book... Several children (perhaps 5) from 2 different families. Their
parents are archaeologists. They get separated from parents and end up in an
underground world that has dinosaurs running around. In the end, the parents
hear them underground and dig them out.
Any ideas will be welcomed. (Please send any answers directly to me and NOT to
list.)
Thanks!!
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Marie Noe (915) 676-6067
Librarian II Abilene Public Library
marie.noe@alcon.alc.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:25:16 1997
From: SHERYL BAILEY <BAILEYS@charleston.lib.sc.us>
Subject: stumper
I have a patron who is trying to find a book he read as a child, about fifty
years ago. He says the book is about a little boy walking through a creaky
old house; at the very end, it says something like '... and out jumped BOO!'
Although it sounds vaguely familiar, nobody here can place it. If anybody has
any idea what the title of this book is, please e-mail me at baileys@ccpl.org.
Thanks in advance!
Sheryl Bailey
Charleston County (SC) Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:25:22 1997
From: Deanna Hanson <dhanson@nslsilus.org>
ubject: stumper answers
Thanks to all of you who responded so quickly to my stumpers! I really
appreciate your help.
The book about the British couple who find 3 dinosaur eggs at the ocean
and raise the dinosaurs is called DINOSAUR EGGS by Francis Mosley,
published by Barron's, 1988.
The book about the paralyzed girl who feel off a cliff is called THE BODY
by Carol Ellis, Scholastic 1995.
Our library does not own either of these books, but we can interlibrary
loan them for our patrons. Thanks again for your help!
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Deanna Hanson Phone: (847) 506-2622
Kids' World E-mail: dhanson@nsls.il.us.org
Arlington Heights Memorial Library Fax: (847) 506-2650
500 N. Dunton Ave.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 9 23:25:21 1997
From: groton.public.lib@snet.net
Subject: STUMPER: Prank phone call
This is my first posting to PUBYAC, have enjoyed discussions, stumpers
etc. The following Stumper was referred to me from a fellow librarian. A
patron remembers reading a book in the mid-late 1970's, possibly
published in 1967-1969, where a prank phone call is made to a family
alerting the parents of young children that something awful has happened
to the children. The parents rush to their aid, only to be killed in a
car accident. If seems remotely familiar, but our collective brains,
along with Junior plots, Bookfinder and Young Adult Reader's Advisor has
not turned up anything. I know if anyone can answer, PUBYACERS can. TIA
Anne Campbell, Young Adult Librarian
Groton Public Library
52 Rte. 117 Newtown Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860)441-6750
groton.public.lib.@snet.net.
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