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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:31:55 1997
From: Jim Maroon <jmaroon1@mail.airmail.net>
ubject: Re: Laugh-Maker magazine
Ooops! Seems I left out some important details about this magazine.
Namely, how to go about getting it.
Laugh-Makers is published by Fun Technicians, Inc., and comes out
bi-monthly at $24 a year. The address and contact info is:
Box 160
Syracuse, NY, 13215-0160
Telephone: 315-492-4523
Fax: 315-469-1392
You can find it in Ulrichs 1997 edition, page 3509.
--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 16 23:32:40 1997
From: bridgett@sunrise.alpinet.net (Bridgett Johnson)
ubject: Wonderstorms phone no.
Does any one have the Wonderstorms toll free number? I haven't recieved
their catalog in a couple of years. Are they still selling lib. promotion
stuff? They had great stuff. Thanks for your help.
Bridgett Johnson, Youth Services Librarian, Lewistown Public Library,
Lewistown Montana 59457 406 538-5212 bridgett@alpinet.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:31:58 1997
From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@zelda.walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
ubject: Re: Pizza fingerplays
No fingerplays, but you probably know the sing-back song:
I am a pizza ...
Covered with cheese ...
etc.
if you don't zip me back for the rest.
At 04:31 PM 9/15/97 PDT, you wrote:
>
>PUBYACERS:
>Would you please send me any pizza fingerplays that you possess. I'm doing
>a pizza picture book time and I have found only one pizza fingerplay.
> Thanks for the effort.
>
>Leonard Roudman
>San Ramon Library
>San Ramon, CA 94583
>lroudman@mail.contra-costa.lib.ca.us
>
>
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
Young Peoples' Librarian
Walla Walla Public Library
238 E. Alder
509-527-4550
fax: 509-527-3748
magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us
opinions my own, not WWPL, etc etc
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:32:04 1997
From: carrie guarria <cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Pizza fingerplays
Hi, Pubyacers!
I would also be interested in pizza fingerplays.
Carrie Guarria
cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us
On Mon, 15 Sep 1997, Roudman, Leonard wrote:
>
> PUBYACERS:
> Would you please send me any pizza fingerplays that you possess. I'm doing
> a pizza picture book time and I have found only one pizza fingerplay.
> Thanks for the effort.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:32:15 1997
From: "Dawn M. Rutherford" <drutherf@students.uiuc.edu>
Subject: Bat rings
Hello,
At our branch next month, it will be Bat Month, and I had planned on
giving away bat rings on Halloween...but now I can't find any! I know
they exist...does anyone know where I can get some?
Dawn Rutherford
drutherf@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu
Children's Librarian
Carl B. Roden Branch
Chicago Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:32:45 1997
From: "Steven" <Steven@westlinn.lib.or.us>
Subject: Conference speakers wanted
At the Oregon Library Association Conference on March 30th 1998 we're
presenting a program on "changing library users," specifically
between the ages of 10 and 20. We want to examine the connections
between the 10 year old Goosebumps fanatic and the 19 year old
college freshman. What are the differences between theway the ages
approach the library, how different are their learning experiences
from what they would have been ten years ago...? This program will
be aimed at Youth Services Librarians and Academic Librarians, so
panel members have to appeal to a fairly diverse group. We want a
panel composed of: A specialist in adolescent psychology; A
specialist in technology and adolescents; A specialist in library
service to children/young adults with strong insights into
psychology, technology, and development of thinking skills.
Panelists must be good speakers with visions beyond their specialty.
If you know of such a person (or are one yourself) please contact me
at the address below as soon as you can. We do have a bit of a
budget, so travel expenses and honorariums may be possible. [This
message may have been posted already here...I thought I sent it in,
but haven't seen it run. If this is the second time, sorry for the
duplication...]
- Steven Engelfried, West Linn Public Library
1595 Burns Street West Linn, OR USA 97068
ph: 503-656-7857 fax: 503-656-2746
e-mail: steven@westlinn.lib.or.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:31:58 1997
From: "Aarene X. Storms" <astorms@cob.org>
ubject: Storytime themes
I do tend to let the books dictate the themes of preschool storytime,
rather than thinking of themes and then finding books to match. The
exception is obvious holidays...I've no wish to avoid Halloween!
After I've found a few books that are really cool, I sit down and try to
come up with an intentionally off-the-wall theme title. This is because
the local paper will often give me more/better advertising space for a
storytime titled "UNRULY URBAN REPTILES" than it would for one titled
"SNAKES."
Don't throw out the "old standards" though--it can be a wonderful
experience to greet the unexpected 40-kid daycare group (eeeek!) at the
door with a smile and a copy of "Animals Should Definitely Not Wear
Clothing" to share. Keep an extra copy around, just in case.
Please Jim, tell us more about Laugh-Maker Magazine. Where can I get a
copy?
- --Jim Maroon said:
<<snip>>
Believe it or not, I think about the best resource for an epxerienced
librarian is Laugh-Maker magazine. It's geared for family entertainers
(storytellers, puppeteers, magicians, clowns, etc.) but I rarely pick up a
copy that doesn't have something I can use immediately. These folks know
how to entertain children. And I don't know any librarians using this
stuff.<<snap>>
Aarene Storms
Bellingham Public Library
astorms@cob.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:31:59 1997
From: carrie guarria <cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Storytime Process
I have found that using more interactive books--or making books more
interactive-- make the storytimes much
more interesting for me, and fun for the children. I have begun to make a
list of all books which lend themselves to children making animal noises
(_Cock-a-doodle-doo_ by Runcie. [There's also one by that name by
Brandenberg.] Also, _Let's Make a Noise_ by McDonald; _Going to Sleep on
the Farm_ by W. Lewison; _Farm Morning_ by McPhail.) There are many more
that I have on my list. If anyone is interested, email me directly and if
there's enough interest I'll post to the listserv.
Also, counting books can be used with young children to reinforce counting
skills. Depending on the book, I usually try to ask the children what
number they think will be next, then we count together at the end of
the book. For color books, I ask what color this is, etc. It helps to keep
preschoolers' interest while reinforcing appropriate skills.
Carrie Guarria
cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:31:55 1997
From: Cynthia Baird <bairdc@pls.lib.ca.us>
ubject: Re: pubyac V1 #62
Seeing the discussion of copyright and Fair Use leads me to make my first
posting to the list (hope I did it right). We have a program called the
Read Aloud Lady program, done by an outstanding volunteer. When we
started this program over five years ago, its format was similar to a
preschool story hour, but the Read Aloud Lady would record each story
onto a separate tape that could be taken home by a child along with the
book. These tapes were never officially checked out, and were erased when
returned, and used over. About a year ago, we thought it would be a good
idea to make a bag containing a Read Aloud Lady tape of 3-4 stories and
the paperback books of those stories. We proposed checking these out to
parents whose children weren't able to attend the program, particularly
if they were sick. The tapes would have a cover that said simply Read
Aloud Lady, and the entire package would be checked out as a unit. Our
new library director consulted the city attorney, and after obtaining a
ruling that this would violate copyright laws, not only cancelled that
project, but refused to allow the Read Aloud Lady to make tapes any more.
I wonder if there is any way the Fair Use clause could be applied to
this situation? And if there isn't, I wonder if anyone who obtains
permission for each item used could let me know how to go about doing that?
I would be very appreciative for help on this question.
Cynthia Baird
South San Francisco Public Library
bairdc@pls.lib.ca.us ( Obviously, opinions are my own
and in no way reflect the policy of this library)
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:31:58 1997
From: Jim Maroon <jmaroon1@mail.airmail.net>
ubject: RE: pubyac V1 #61
At 07:57 AM 9/15/97 -0400, BARBARA BARSTOW wrote:
>The Fair Use provision of the Copyright Law can be interpreted in a variety
>of ways. Our county prosecutor and referrals to the state have said that
>libraries are not necessarily considered educational entities. Be that as
Perhaps in your state, but it most definitely is in the ones I have worked in.
>it may, we have over the years been quite conscientious about researching
>and following copyright laws and have always asked for copyright permission
>to use materials in other than their original format. This means that we
>seek copyright permission for transitions to flannel board, puppet shows
>and flyer or bibliography art.
I think that's admirable, but in the case of libraries, I believe that's
going a bit overboard. I've had authors actually tell me that they prefer
libraries not ask their permission, and they just quietly use their works
as they wish. They don't want to grant permissions out of fear that they
may be taken advantage of, but at the same time realize that libraries and
schools buy (and sell, by promotion of the works) a lot of books. So, the
authors who have confided with suggest a sort of don't ask-don't tell
approach. Use it, but don't abuse it.
For me, I never present a work as it is written. I'm a storyteller, and
only tell the stories in the books. I never read a book or present it word
for word unless it is poetry, and even there I sometimes change them.
Therefore, I never abide by the rules you have set up for your system. I'd
have to ask permission for every single story in every storytime, except
folktales. But that is another issue..
--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 16 23:31:55 1997
From: rgwd@sprynet.com
Subject: Storytime Topic "burnout"
To Angela R. and others who are tired of the same old storytime themes:
I, too am constantly on the lookout for new books to use that might
create a new program. I usually start with a book that I love and work
from there. I also did a program on flies! Some of my more unusual or
ones that took alot of work are: Hedgehogs (we have a pet hedgehog in
the library), "Nothing" (Initially using the book Mr. Nobody by D.
Cazet), Toothy Creatures (taken from postings on Pubyac about sharks and
other "sharp tooths"). I have also done one telling "A Friend for
Dragon" by Dav Pilkey. This is a cute but different story about a dragon
who befriends an apple. I tried to incorporate other books about unusual
or strange friendships. (I have an original story about my daughter who
is 5 years old. She befriended a cantalope!) Another idea that came up
recently is to contact your local state Department of Health. Ours comes
tothe library and will do a storytime on "Immunizations" if you can
believe it. They have a dinosaur costume they bring ("Immy" the
dinosaur) and tell stories and sing songs about getting a shot, staying
healthy, etc.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:45:44 1997
From: "Peggy (Mary) M. Morgan" <pmorgan@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Garrett Morgan, inventor traffic light
Is anyone aware of a juvenile biography about this man? Or perhaps
something in a collective biography? BIP lists nothing about him.
Thanks very much.
Peggy Morgan
Youth and Young Adult Materials Specialist
The Library Network
13331 Reeck Rd.
Southgate, MI 48195
313-281-3830, ext. 131
(area 734 in December)
pmorgan@tln.lib.mi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:45:59 1997
From: Vanston <jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: legend of the duck herder
I have a stumper for you. I have a patron looking for a Bali legend which
she thinks is called The Duck Herder or The Legend of the Duck Herder.
She is not thinking of the Ping story! If anyone recognizes this title,
please let me know. I have posted it to the Storytell listserv (since at
least one of you out there is on both) but they seem to be drawing a blank
too. I checked FOLKLORE; AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND INDEX TO SINGLE
EDITIONS (1975) and INDEX TO FAIRY TALES, 1973 - 1977. Please let me know
if the story rings any bells.
Jen
jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:46:23 1997
From: Jill Patterson <jpatterson@lightside.com>
ubject: Re: Speeches for children assignment
What about some of the monologue books for youth? We have _Monologues for
young actors_, currently checked out. Some of them may be suitable for
young children. Most of the monologue titles are for adults or teens, but
there may be something for younger ages.
At 01:38 PM 9/15/97 -0500, you wrote:
>We have a school that assigns children the task of finding material to
>recite aloud. We have no problems finding poems but *speeches* are a
>little harder. Third graders need 8 lines from a speech or play. Needless
>to say, we don't have a lot geared for elementary students. Does anyone
>have any suggestions for books of speeches for children that could fulfill
>this assignment? All we have are basically on the adult side. (I
>don't understand the purpose of this assignment - so much
>would have to be taken out of context - in both a play or speech......)
Jill Patterson JPatterson@lightside.com
Glendora Public Library 140 S. Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741
Tel: 626/852-4896 FAX: 626/852-4899
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:47:06 1997
From: Julie_Page@UCSDLIBRARY.ucsd.edu
Subject: AD: New publication
A 1994 posting on PUBYAC led to several of the subscribers to the list
contributing to a publication on preservation education. The book, Promoting
Preservation Awareness in Libraries: A Sourcebook for Academic, Public,
School, and Special Libraries is now available from Greenwood Press. As
co-editors of the book, we want to say how appreciative we are of the
excellent case studies that are now available for all library staff to use.
There is an extensive section on public and school libraries focusing on
children and young adults. Your colleagues have shared what has worked for
them in story hours, classroom visits, demonstrations, and graphic materials.
In addition, there is an appendix of books for children and parents to help
focus awareness on care and handling of book collections, repair of
circulating materials, and bookmaking with children and adults. Circulating
collections face the misuse and abuse by both staff and library users. By
integrating educational messages into your daily routines and assistance to
users, you can make a dramatic difference in the life of your collections.
With over 35 illustrative case studies, we think this book serves as an
excellent resource for all types of libraries. Please take a look at it and
let us know what you think!
Promoting Preservation Awareness in Libraries
Edited by Jeanne Drewes and Julie Page (jpage@ucsd.edu)
Greenwood Library Management Collection
ISBN 0-313-30206-5 384 pages $75.00
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:47:39 1997
From: Heidi Estrin <estrinh@clpgh.org>
Subject: Pittsburgh Fall Festival of Children's Books
A few months back I mentioned the upcoming Fall Festival of Children's Books in
Pittsburgh, PA. I wanted to announce that the Fall Festival Web Page is now up
and gives complete details on the speakers (Katherine Paterson, Hazel Rochman,
and Jon Scieszka), the day's program, and directions to the event. The
festival is FREE and takes place on October 24, so make your plans now! Please
visit the web page at
http://www.clpgh.org/clp/Childrens/ff.shtml
Thanks,
Heidi Estrin
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Heidi R. Estrin
Children's Services Librarian
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Lawrenceville Branch
estrinh@clp2.clpgh.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:47:48 1997
From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: Stumper answer and thanks
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! The list is too long to individually
thank everyone who so kindly informed me that _Stig of the Dump_ was
written not by Roald Dahl, but by Clive King. Of course, it is out of
print in the US, but I'm glad to know I haven't been missing a Dahl
book for over 20 years!!
My patron, whom I can't get a hold of (of course), will be glad to know
the correct info.
Again the collective genius of PUBYAC shines through!!
Lorie
--
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Lorie J. O'Donnell
Children's Librarian
odonnell@borg.com
http://www.borg.com/~odonnell/index.html
Jervis Public Library
613 N. Washington St.
Rome, NY 13440-4296
315-336-4570
"I hope we never lose sight of one thing.
That this was all started by a mouse" Walt Disney
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:47:57 1997
From: Groton Public Library <groton.public.lib@snet.net>
Subject: Stumpers
Sue Palmieri, Children's Librarian
Groton Public Library
52 Rt 117
Groton, CT 06340
(860)441-4750
groton.public.lib.@snet.net
Subject: Stumpers
I have heard you might be able to help me in solving a couple of
riddles to discover the titles of these two books. Will welcome any
suggestions. Thanks in advance, Sue
Stumper #1 Looking for a title about 'magic pancakes' that make
everybody happy.... (possibly by Weston Woods)
Stumper#2 Looking for a title about a boy who has no (common)
sense.. His mother sends him to the pet store to buy a puppy, and on the
way home, he loses the puppy. When he tells his mother, she says you
should have put him on a leash. She later sends him to the grocery store
to buy some meat. So he won't lose the meat, he drags it home... on a
leash. And the story goes on.. Any ideas what the title is? It was
written maybe 20-30 yrs. ago.
Hoping to hear from someone who can solve these stompers, Sue
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:48:01 1997
From: Frances Allen <fallen@amon.pub-lib.ci.fort-worth.tx.us>
ubject: Re: Caldecott Contenders List (so far)
Verdi - written and illustrated by Jannell Cannon
Louella Mae, She's Run Away! - written by Karen Alarcon and illustrated by
Rosanne Litzinger
Nappy Hair - written by Carolivia Herron & illustrated by Joe Cepeda
Cat's Colors - written & illustrated by Jane Cabrera
-Frances Allen
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* Views represented are strictly personal and *DO NOT* *
* represent those of the Fort Worth Public Library. *
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 16 23:48:07 1997
From: Pamela Koehler <Pkoehler@wcic.org>
ubject: YA books about desertion
Hi all,
We have a request from a teacher. It is more geared to YA than childrens,
and since we really don't have a YA dept. we are having problems.
The teacher wants books to help a student, a 14 year old boy, deal with is
Mother deserting the family. We found a few, and are sure there are many.
Please write with your suggestions and I'll post a bibl.
Thanks,
Pam
pkoehler@wcic.org
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