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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:32 1997
From: Karen Ricketson <ricketso@northnet.org>
Subject: Re: Kidstuff
Mr. Hall,
Linda Madlung recently posted a list of her library's professional
collection bks. in answering the question, "sources for librarians to use
if
looking to refresh their story hour routines". It was quite good, thanks
Linda, I picked up a few I didn't have as part of my collection! In this
list she listed a toll free # 800-329-7546 for Kidstuff publication. Hope
this helps! (I haven't had a chance to get to a phone to see if they are
still in business???)
Karen
roger hall wrote:
> Dear Librarians: Looking through my files, I only find Kidstuff volumes
> only goes to #7. Did they discontinue publishing these? If not, do you
> know who to contact to re-subscribe?
>
> Thank you. Anne Hall
> Anne and Roger Hall
> Kentucky
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:37 1997
From: Sally Ickes <sickes@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Scavenger hunt
We are contemplating conducting a scavenger hunt in our library, using
books, puzzles, audiocassettes, etc., as the source for the answers.
Has anyone done a similar project? Please e-mail me privately with any
information/advice you can provide. TIA, Sally Ickes
sickes@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:34 1997
From: CARENS@Queens.Lib.NY.US
Subject: Library Pets
Hello, fellow Pubyakkers. I have been lurking for about a year now and this is
my first posting. A situation has arisen in our children's room that hopefully
can be made easier by your collective wisdom. A trustee has donated a 500
gallon fish tank to the children's room of our library (length 8', height 3'
plus 3' for stand, depth 3') and has specified that he only wants fish in it.
So far my manager has been told that we, the Youth Services staff, will be
expected to feed the fish, African Chichlids, which will be donated by a pet
store, and others are going to care for it. Administration does not seem to be
interested in paying a pro to maintain this tank - they are trying to solicit
volunteers. Of course, we have reservations ...
What we would like to know is if any of you have fishtanks or any other animals
under your care and, if so, to answer these questions: 1) What size tank/type
of fish or animals do you have? 2) How long have you had them? 3) Who takes
care of them? 4) What experiences (+ or -) have you had? 5) What are your
feelings about the overall value of the animals in your library (or lack
thereof)? 6) Any advice?
I thank you all in advance. Please send responses to:
Carens@queens.lib.ny.us
I will compile the results for all to see.
---Caren Shilling, Asst. Div. Manager, Youth Services
Queens Borough Public Library, 89-11 Merrick Bvd., Jamaica, NY 11432
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:43:59 1997
From: Jeanette Carolyn Larson <jlarson@tenet.edu>
Subject: TWU Fellowships for Library School
Master's Fellowships in Library Science
Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas
The School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman's
University will offer two master's degree fellowships under the Library
Career Training Grant Program. Recipients will begin their study in the
Spring 1998 semester. Fellowships will be awarded to students
interested in becoming children's or youth services librarians.
Each fellowship provides:
-full tuition and fees for 12 months
-a living stipend up to $14,000, depending upon financial need
Qualifications:
-unconditional admission to the School of Library and Information
Studies and to the Graduate School at Texas Woman's University for the
Spring 1998 semester.
-commitment to full-time study for one year
To Apply:
-submit Application for Graduate Admission, GRE scores, official
transcripts of all universities attended, and a $25 application fee to
the Office of Graduate Admissions, PO Box 425640, Denton, TX 76204-5649
-submit Application for Admission to Graduate Study, three letters of
recommendation, and Free Application for Federal Student Aid form to the
School of Library and Information Studies, PO Box 425438, Denton, TX
76204-5438. Include a letter indicating why you desire to be considered
for a fellowship.
-deadline for fellowship applicants is Monday, Oct. 20. Fellowship
recepients will be notified in early November.
For further information contact:
Dean Keith Swigger
School of Library and Information Studies
Texas Woman's University
PO Box 425438
Denton, TX 76204-5438
940-898-2603
940-898-2611 (fax)
slis@twu.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:29 1997
From: Binawill@aol.com
Subject: Re: Goosebumps Program - HELP!
Scholastic hAS promotional materials that include activities for G.B.
parties. I got these when I was a bookseller, but I would hope they could
send stuff to a library.
Here's and idea if you can or want to have food, although it might be a bit
messy. Also, I made a cake with crumbled oreos on top and put gummy worms
into the crubs. I told the kids that I was, as usual, running late and ran
into the building, tripped and dropped the cake upside down on the ground.
Thus the worms... I was too lazy to get something else and they would just
have to eat the cake as is. I also put together a punch that was kind of gray
in color--mix one each of frozen pink and yellow lemonade one limeade. Also,
I put leftover crumbs and worms into a bowl--it was like having a sandbox
with worms.
Hope you have fun!
Bina Williams
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:35 1997
From: Kathy Maron Wood <woodk@clpgh.org>
Subject: one more pizza song
Here is yet one more pizza song:
Use the words "Pepperoni Pizza" in place of "Apples and
Bananas" in the
song with the same title. The last time through (the oo sound) can be
lots of fun!
Kathy Maron-Wood
woodk@clpgh.org
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:59 1997
From: Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
ubject: Bats
PUBYACers,
In planning for October storytimes, I came up with very few fingerplays or
songs relating to Bats. How "batty" are the rest of you? Any and all
suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
"Batsy"
Latah County Library District
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:47 1997
From: Mount Prospect General <staff@nslsilus.org>
ubject: Re: pubyac V1 #69
We have hundreds of books in our collection, published by Thomas Nelson.
It is a very reputable Christian book publisher.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:29 1997
From: Amy Paget <amypaget@tcpl.lib.in.us>
ubject: Personnel Issues
We are revising our personnel code and practices and I am soliciting
examples of: 1. Sabbatical policies and regulations. 2. Exit interview
guidelines.
Our director is also "musing" regarding job titles. He is bemoaning
the
demise of the word "librarian" in many job titles. He is considering
returning to "Chief or Head Librarian" himself and then is wondering
what
the job titles would be for other positions.
For example, mine is currently "Head of Youth Services". If you have
any
good examples that fit any of my requests, please send to me directly and I
will post to the list, should interest be there.
Thanks
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:39 1997
From: karen wendt <kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us>
ubject: themes
Just wanted you to know I appreciated the comments about using storytime
themes. I use themes, parents appreciate having an idea of what we will be
doing at storytime. They often use it as prepartion for the morning.
Children sometimes will wear clothes or bring a toy that represents the
storytime theme. And as Jim brought out, some parents may choose not to come
to a storytime based on the theme, if it is holiday related and they choose
not to celebrate that particular holiday. It is much less awkward for both
the parent and child and for the librarian. I don't feel that the books I
choose are not worthy of sharing with the group. This is where paying
attention to new books helps planning. I keep theme folders with good ideas,
and add book titles, rhymes, fingerplays, and poems to the folders as new
books come into the library or as I find something I like. Karen
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us
Karen M. Wendt, Children's and Young Adult Coordinator
Monona Public Library
1000 Nichols Road, Monona WI 53716
608-222-6127
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:55 1997
From: Erin Gallagher <gallaghe@noblenet.org>
Subject: Re: Nappy Hair
I have heard a lot of responses concerning Nappy Hair from
African-Americans who LOVE it because they can relate to the girl in the
story. I think non African-Americans are more concerned about the story
being racist.
Erin
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Erin Gallagher | Peabody Institute Library
Head of Children's Services | Peabody, Massachusetts
gallagher@noblenet.org | *North of Boston Library Exchange*
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:29 1997
From: Amy Paget <amypaget@tcpl.lib.in.us>
ubject: "I love reading" rings
Three years ago we purchased these lovely heart-shaped plastic rings in bulk
and can no longer find them in our catalogs. Does anyone know from whence
they came so I can call a distributer.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:44:08 1997
From: Jonathan Betz-Zall <edmref@sno-isle.org>
Subject: re: stumper: Linus's last name
Sorry, I deleted the stumper asking for Linus's last name. He and his
sister Lucy are Van Pelts, according to Charles Schulz's book _Charlie
Brown, Snoopy and Me_, Doubleday, 1980.
Jonathan Betz-Zall, Edmonds Library, Edmonds Wash, edmref@sno-isle.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:32 1997
From: "Carol A. Kubala" <carol.kubala@snet.net>
Subject: 321 Contact
IN regards to the followint:
"Please spread the News: The September issue of the children's magazine
321 Contact, page 36, has "ASK TZ" computer questions the magazine
suggested e-mail for President Bill Clinton -
[President@whitehouse.com] IF you type this in as a web site you go to
a SEXCHANNEL. We need to remember to check the end of each address and
help teachers/parents realize the difference between e-mail suggestions
and websites. The real president would have an address ending in .gov."
We should also be careful when using search engines. The other day I
typed "American Girls" in Altavista's search screen and got back more
than I had bargained for. This was done while parent and child were
sitting right there with me at the keyboard. I just stated that this was
not a good search strategy as we were not getting the results we were
looking for and we should try something else. The parent told the child
that this is what he had been explaining to her that some sites were not
providing good information.
Carol
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Sep 23 21:36:30 1997
From: Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
Subject: Smoke
We are planning a Haunted Hallway this October and I am wondering if
anyone knows of a way to generate smoke or steam that doesn't involve dry
ice or a big smoke machine. I've checked a few huanted house books but
haven't come up with anything yet. Thanks for the help.
Julie Rines
Thomas Crane Public Library
Quincy,MA
jrines@ocln.org
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