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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:03:42 1997
From: Susan LaFantasie <susanlaf@pcl1.pcl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: preschool software
Does anyone have suggestions for software that would help a mom teach her
preschooler to use the computer, such as keyboarding, icons, etc.?
Please reply directly to me. Many thanks!
From: Susan LaFantasie <susanlaf@pcl1.pcl.lib.wa.us>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:03:41 1997
From: hbaugh@plainfield.lib.in.us
Subject: boys and Halloween
I did a program this summer called "Yuck!" that seemed to appeal to
everyone aged 6-12 but especially to boys. Several have come back in to
say "hey, remember..?" It would work for Halloween, too, or as a fun
substitute in a library that doesn't do holiday programs. Here's the plan:
1. Show the book "Yuck! A Big Book of Little Horrors" by Robert
Snedden
(1996) (ISBN 0689806760). Let kids guess what some of the photos from
under the microscope are (buttered toast, bedbugs, etc.)
2. Ask kids (and staff) to give examples of yucky things. ("Broccoli!"
"Dinosaur poop!" "When my husband's fishing worms got loose in
the
refridgerator!")
3. Everyone (we had 50+ children and 2 adults) sits in a big circle. We
turn the lights out (but LOTS of daylight comes in through the side door of
the community room, so it's not really scary.) Tell the following story:
"Once upon a time there was a boy named..." (Ask for a name from the
audience. Take what you get and work with it. I got "Freddy Kruger.")
"Once upon a time there was a boy named Freddy. His fairy godmother said,
'Freddy, I'll give you three wonderful things. What would you like?'"
(Pick three different kids. I got "lots of money,"
"a-gopher-and-a-girlfriend," and "a pet dinosaur.")
"Once upon a time there was a boy named Freddy whose fairy godmother said,
'I will give you a lot of money, a gopher-and-a-girlfriend, and a pet
dinosaur IF you can spend the whole night in that big, creepy old..." (ask
for a kind of building) "'Empire State Building' over there and confront
the monster that lives inside. The way to confront the monster is to touch
six parts of it.' Freddy said he would do his best.
"Now I'm going to pass around the parts of the monster that Freddy had to
touch. You can close your eyes first, or look at each part while you touch
it, but don't say anything about what it really is, even if you know.
"First came the monster's hair." (Yarn in a plastic freezer container.
Wait 'til this gets a little ways around the circle and then start the next
part in the opposite direction.)
"Then came the monster's baby teeth, which seemed to be falling out all
over the place. (Kernels of popcorn in a container.)
"Then came the monster's ears. (Dried apricots in a container.)
"Then came the monster's eyeballs. (3 cocktail onions in a container.)
"Then came the monster's brain. (Old cosmetic sponge in vinegar in a
container.)
"And finally the monster's guts. (Cold cooked macaroni in a container.
Now you just wait while the parts are passed around. Everyone says "eww!"
when a part comes their way. When all the parts have come back to you, you
continue the story.)
"The next morning Freddy's godmother said, 'Congratulations, Freddy, you
passed the test! Not only will I give you lots of money, a
gopher-and-a-girlfriend, and a pet dinosaur, but you've proven you have
what it takes to be someone who has to touch yucky things in order to help
others - someone like a doctor or a veterinarian.' And Freddy lived
happily ever after.
"Who knows what the hair really was?" (and so on)
I know, I know. This is not great literature, or even profound
storytelling, but the whole age range and both genders enjoyed it. I had
just returned from a workshop on using participation in storytelling given
by Rives and Nancy (help! Rives is the head of the theatre department at
Northwestern and Nancy is in charge of the Wild Onion Storytelling
Festival, but that's all I can remember. And my copy of their wonderful
book is at home. E-mail me if you want particulars.)
4. Turn the lights back on. It's time to make delicious dirt. Everyone
gets a bowl with two oreo cookies already in it, plus a spoon and a paper
towel. Each kid unscrews an oreo, scrapes or licks off the white stuff,
crumbles the black cookies and adds a teeny bit of water. (Staff member
standing by to help pour from pitcher.) Then each person may take two
gummy worms from the platter (prepared ahead of time and covered with
plastic wrap) and eat! I think this idea came from an ILL'd book called
"How to Haunt a House." Some kids made grubs out of their white stuff.
45 minutes was just right for the whole program. We displayed books such
as "Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes" and "Cat Mummies"
(although I think
this book is sad rather than yucky, myself.)
This is my first time posting to PUBYAC, although I've been lurking for a
few months. Whenever I think "Whatever possessed me to become a children's
librarian?" and there aren't any kids around to remind me, I fire up the
computer, read PUBYAC posts, and am re-inspired.
Hope Baugh
Plainfield Public Library
hbaugh@plainfield.lib.in.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:03:42 1997
From: cchesh@tc3net.com (Cathy Chesher)
Subject: Joan Blos
A local elementary school is considering having Joan Blos visit the school for a
day. Has anyone had any experience working with her, or hearing her speak? Also,
any suggestions I might pass along to the school if they do decide to have Joan
(or another author) visit? I'v never organized any kind of author visit myself.
Please respond to me privately.
Thanks
Cathy Chesher
Adrian Public Library
Adrian, Michigan
cchesh@tc3net.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:03:39 1997
From: bookmom@ix.netcom.com (AMY E DUQUETTE)
ubject: thnaks for the sympathy and advice!
Dear Pubyackers,
Thanks to all of you who flooded my mailbox with advice for dealing
with my sticky work situation. I really feel better knowing that so
many people took my story to heart and took the time to respond. You
are all right who said that this is a tremendous learning opportunity
for me. I will have to remind myself of that whenever things are
getting annoying. And for those of you who were worried that my
supervisor might see this...I'm the only one in my library who is on
the internet. OUCH!
Thanks again!
---Amy
Bookmom@ix.netcom.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:03:41 1997
From: Anne Leon <sweetie@bc.seflin.org>
ubject: Re: Storytime schedule
We have an afternoon session--tends to draw the older end of 3-5, and
many of these are kids who go to daycare in the morning. RE: timing to
get one group out and set up for next: stand at the door with a roll of
"Goodbye" stickers--the room will empty! Late-comers?--try re-training
your patrons (if you can) with friendly notices about showing up for
"nametags" 10 min BEFORE the start-time--perhaps stragglers will at
least
make it in time for the story.
that's my story and i'm stickin' to it
Anne Leon
sweetie@bcfreenet.seflin.lib.fl.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:03:43 1997
From: bf455@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Bonita Kale)
Subject: Thanks for art gallery help
Thanks so much to everyone who responded to my co-worker's question about
art gallery policies. I've passed it all on to her, and she's busy
following up, and very grateful.
Bonita
--
Bonita Kale
bf455@cleveland.freenet.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:04:21 1997
From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: re:mystery responses
Thanks for all the ideas so far on my summer mystery theme. Thanks to
JoAnne Dearin, Nancy Hackett, Jonathan Betz-Zall and Jeri Kladder.
Some of the suggestions were:
1. Massachusetts state theme is MYSTERY, so this may be a source to watch.
2. One program we did successfully as a part of another theme was a mystery
in the library. The staff were listed as the suspects, with our pictures
and titles prominently displayed. One staff member created the plot,
posting weekly problems to be solved. Small prizes were given to each child
who solved the weekly segments and a larger prize for guessing the
perpetrator. Clues had nothing to do with our positions or
personalities.Staff got involved also, and had our own answer box in the
break room.
Since none of us knew the answers in advance, we could not give additional
cues to anyone. It was so successful that a new plot was created for the
next year.
3. A program on learning how to be a detective.
4. Programs on secret codes, fingerprinting and invisible ink.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:03:45 1997
From: "Mary Moody" <mmoody@vigo.lib.in.us>
Subject: Re: Storytime Schedule
> 2. If I have another session in the morning, is an hour enough time to get
> the first group out and another set up? (e.g. 10:30 first session, 11:30
> second session.)
The demand for our toddler storytime warranted starting another
session. I have the first session is from 10:00 am-10:30 am. the
second session is at 11:00 am-11:30 am.
The first session is the hardest to prepare, considering set-up
for any activities and the room decoration. However once I've
prepared for the first group, all I have to do for the second group
is straighten and replenish supplies for the activities. One plus to
two storytimes is that the mistake or whatever did not work as well
the first time can be corrected and you get immediate feedback as to
the success of the change.
The downside is that, especially with toddlers, by the time I'm
finished jumping, singing, shaking, etc. I've expended all my
adrenalin and I feel drained for awhile, but I bounce back. It seems
better just to do it back to back and when you're finished.
Mary Moody
Vigo County Public Library
Terre Haute, In
\o/ \o/ \o/ "Let everything that hath breath Praise the Lord!"
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:03:43 1997
From: "Mary Moody" <mmoody@vigo.lib.in.us>
Subject: Internet for Parents
Greetings,
I want to thank all of those that forwarded information to me about
Internet Workshops. I have another question that deals with the
workshop that I will be presenting and I hope someone on this list
may again provide valuable input.
Recently I talked to the Manger of the library that I will be doing
the presentation. She informed me that many of the registrants were
parents. this information made me re-evaluate the information I wanted
to share and look at whether I would be providing the type of
information that the parents would hope to hear.
If anyone has had any experience with this situation, or have
information on the interests of parents that attended their workshop,
the information would be much appreciated.
Thank you once again (in advance) :-)
Mary Moody
Vigo County Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
\o/ \o/ \o/ "Let everything that hath breath Praise the Lord!"
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:04:12 1997
From: Marijo Kist <mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
Subject: Re: Storytime schedule
In reponse to the concerns about back-to-back storytimes, I have pretty
much always done that and while it is hectic it is doable. I usually put
15 mins in between each stortime. It is better when there in another
storyteller, but I do it fine when it is just me. I usually do the same
themes (another reason for doing thematic approach) and some of the same
books. I use the same fingerplays and flannel boards. I have gotten so
that I use a dual cassette player and have the same tape in both slots so
I don't have to recue music, although if you have a player with a counter
it isn't too bad. The most harried part is setting out books fo rthe kids
to check out. It also can get crazy if you have a craft planned, but I
have learned to prepare two setups and put them in the lids of copy paper
boxes so they act as trays and I can just whip it right out!
One big plus for this is it allows for a person to bring a two year old to
a Time for Twos and any older children to a more age appropriate
storytime. And most of the parents in my neighborhood do just that!
One drawback is that it cuts down on the readers advisory and general
schmoozing that parents and caregivers love. And I feel that that time
just before storytime and just after is important to teaching life long
love of reading.
I tried one on the 1/4 hour once. Never, ever again. It did not work!
If you want any more, please let me know.
Marijo Kist mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us
Acacia Branch Library
(602) 262-6224
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:04:18 1997
From: "Lynda M. Gamble" <lgam2805@uriacc.uri.edu>
Subject: activities for boys
Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for ideas for boys'
activities at the library. Here is a compilation of the responses:
cartoonist
Time Warp series by Sciezska
science experiments/magic
sports cards collecting
Goosebumps along with "gummy worms", dirt cake, etc.
ice cream social - for boys and girls
survival stories - Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, along with programs
of mountain climbing and rappelling
stinky cheeseman pizza party
Thanks again. I'll let you know what we choose and how it turns out.
Lynda
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:04:21 1997
From: SUSANG@ci.north-las-vegas.nv.us
Subject: Storytime Themes & New Ideas
I also use themes--with the occaisional "slightly related" book or
fingerplay thrown in. I enjoy binging together songs, fingerplays, flannel
boards and rhymes with the books, and I think that there's more than
enough out there to avoid using poor quality materials.
I just used Pam Lim's [thank you so much for sharing] Sunflower
storytime, with a few of my garden favorites. The kids loved it--and the
hand print sunflowers were great--especially the family who had five
children, with the youngest's hands making a small "baby" sunflower.
I am also using a PUBYAC suggestion for a new program experient. I am
doing a program for Elementary aged kids on Thursday afternoons at
4:00--making books from _Multicultural Books to Make and Share_ by
Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord (ISBN 0 590-48921-6) I've lost the post, and
name, of the orignial suggestion, but this is a GREAT book. She's adapted
easy to make books, with easy to find or adapt materials, from books
found/made by ancient cultures around the world--Order the book and
have fun.
I appreciate everyone's taking the time to share these great resources,
and it makes programming so much more fun when I am expanding
beyond my own experience.
Susan Graf
Family Services Librarian
North Las Vegas Library District
susang@ci.north-las-vegas.nv.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:03:44 1997
From: "Elwood Public Library" <catalog@indy.net>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #74
As someone with a personal interest in learning disabilities in general
and ADD/ADHD specifically, it would be most helpful to get additional
information from the mother and/or teacher(s) before making specific
recommendations. It's estimated that 80% of children with ADD/ADHD have an
accompanying learning disability; so there may be another, more
predominate, issue keeping this student from developing his reading skills.
ADD/ADHD alone, in a child with normal intelligence, usually would not
account for this degree deficiency.
If the mother cannot provide specifics but gives permission for you to get
direction from his teacher(s), they may be able to shed some light on the
best types of materials you could provide. They may be able to identify
the child's preferred learning style -- visual, auditory, tactile, etc. --
in addition to identifying assistance he may be receiving for any
additional disabilities. The most appropriate loans you make may not be
reading materials per se, but rather puzzles to improve eye-hand
coordination, book & tape read-along sets, video-taped reading instruction,
adult literacy materials, and other multi-modal approaches.
If you're uncomfortable with any of these suggestions or they prove
impractical, it's always appropriate to encourage parents (grandparents,
older sibs, etc.) to read aloud to youngsters. Also, any kind of writing
activities will strengthen reading skills as well. Last, but not least,
provide the mother with information re: other resources for assistance --
materials for her on learning disabilities, the local literacy coalition,
parents' support groups and advocates (often through community mental
health services), and contacts at the state department of education. Hope
this helps!
Warm regards,
Kathi Wittkamper
Elwood Public Library
Elwood, Indiana
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:04:13 1997
From: Leslie Patterson <lpatter@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us>
Subject: Mentoring Program for Teen Volunteers
Dear Members of Pubyac,
I've always gotten such good advice from this group. I am hoping
that you can help me with my latest project.
For several years our library has offered a summer program for teen
volunteers. In the past, the YA Librarian has supervised the program,
assigning more than 20 teens work projects consisting of everything from
signing other teens up for summer reading to assembling files to creating
booklists. Unfortunately, with one person in charge of so many teens,
the volunteers often wound up doing more repetitive, clerical tasks than
they wanted to do, and the YA Librarian was totally burned out by the end
of July. This year, I would like to try something different so that the
teens get a better idea of what library work really is and so that more
library staff get to experience the joys and responsibilities of working
with teenagers. What I am proposing is that each librarian in our system
be assigned a teen to mentor and to have as an assistant. Have any of
you tried a one-on-one program like this? How did it work? Are there
certain things I, as the coordinator of the program, should watch out
for? Do you have any suggestions on successfully matching up librarians
with teens?
Thank you for any advice.
Leslie Patterson
Young Adult Librarian
Fort Collins Public Library
201 Peterson
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
lpatter@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us
(970)221-6689
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:04:15 1997
From: Marijo Kist <mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
Subject: Re: Activities for boys
Helle Lynda,
For the past six years I have done a very successful monthly American Girl
program. And after the first year I felt I needed to do something for the
guys, too. So, usingh the same formula I had developed for the AG
program, I did a monthly sports program. Each month i ficused on a
different sport, covered its history, orgin, original rules and how & when
they changed, major record holders, equipment and referee (umpire) signal
practice.
Since there are nine months of the prgram year, I did World Series in
October, Superbowl in Jan and Phoenix Suns in November. It was popular,
but not as popular as the AG program.
If you want more details, let me
know.
Marijo Kist mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us
Acacia Branch Library
(602) 262-6224
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:03:45 1997
From: Candy Bertelson <candyb@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Re: Storytime schedule
On Thu, 25 Sep 1997, Jan Wall wrote:
> 1. Is it worth doing an afternoon program for preschool storytime?
(Naptime,
> etc.)
> I'm concerned that there wouldn't be enough children there to warrant my
> time. (I hate to put it on a cost-benefit basis, but there it is!)
I wouldn't try it, unless maybe really early afternoon: 1:30?
But on the whole I don't think it's the best time for
preschoolers.
> 2. If I have another session in the morning, is an hour enough time to get
> the first group out and another set up? (e.g. 10:30 first session, 11:30
> second session.)
We run back-to-back half-hour sessions, so for us it would be
a luxury to have a full hour!
> 3. Have you had any success in starting programs on the quarter hour (e.g.
> 10:15)? This group seems to be late as it is.
We also open at 10:00, and our story times are at 10:15 and 10:45
on Thursdays and Fridays. It's not ideal. I'd like more time
between sessions, but with the hours we have to work with it's
about the best compromise. Having a story time start at 10:00
is impossible when you open at 10:00. Starting at 10:30 would
be better, but that would make the second session at 11:00, which
runs into nap times. So we're doing this for now.
Candy Bertelson Children's Library Manager
Multnomah County Library 801 SW Tenth Ave., Portland, OR 97205
(503)248-5340(v) (503)248-5226(f) candyb@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:04:23 1997
From: "Amy Hicks" <ahicks02@mail.llion.org>
Subject: Help
I am needing help from more experienced children's librarians. What
do you do for 2 year old story times? What sort of stories do you
read? How long are their story times? I would appreciate any help
that I can get. Thank you in advance. Please respond to me directly
at:
Amy Hicks
ahicks02@mail.llion.org
Amy Hicks
ahicks02@mail.llion.org
"Just because the road is rocky, doesn't mean your
spirits should get rocky, too."
--Crazy Cora in "Quigley Down Under"
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:04:24 1997
From: Susan LaFantasie <susanlaf@pcl1.pcl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: BIB: Mother-Daughter Bookclub List
Here is a list of the responses I received concerning good books for a
mother-daughter book discussion group. Thank you, one and all, for your
suggestions!
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Avi
Over the Water, Maude Casey
Lucie Babbidge's House, Silvia Cassedy
The Face on the Milk Carton
Whatever Happened to Janie, Caroline B. Cooney
Walk Two Moons, Sharon Creech
The Midwife's Apprentice, Karen Cushman
Mother-Daughter Book Club: How Ten Busy . . . , Shireen Dodson
American Diaries (series), Kathleen Duey
A Girl Named Disaster, Nancy Farmer
The Diary of Latoya Hunter: My First Year in Junior High, Latoya Hunter
A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L'Engle
Afternoon of the Elvis, Janet Lisle
The Giver,
Number the Stars, Lois Lowry
Great Books for Girls, Kathleen Odean
Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell
Bridge to Terabithia,
Lyddie, Katherine Paterson
The Secret of Sarah Revere, Ann Rinaldi
The Wise Child, Jessica Stirling
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Mildred Taylor
Cress Delahanty, Jessamyn West
Dealing with Dragons, Patricia Wrede
Anne of Green Gables (series)
Jane Austen books
Enjoy!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:04:18 1997
From: Dallas <clauticed@clpgh.org>
Subject: excerpt 1902 summer outreach report
Fall is really here in Pittsburgh and today we talked of finally taking down
the last remnants of SRC that remain on the walls of our department.
I happened to run across this file today and thought I'd share this tidbit
of inspiration.
>From Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh 1902 (no signature or name,
unfortunately):
"On Monday the seventh of July, the vacation schools and
summer playgrounds opened. Books had, previously, been sent to certain of the
schools, and on that day we went to our schools ready to begin work...
<snip several pages>
It is impossible to realize and express all that is gotten from this work by
not only the children but those who worked with them. You come in contact
with children and teachers in a way that could not be possible in any other
place. The absence of all unpleasantness or friction was a joy. All seemed
to appreciate and want to help along the work of the library, and they made it
as easy and pleasant for us as possible. Personally, this summers experience
has been of the greatest value to me. All that it has taught me, it would
be impossible to say, it has helped me in so many and such different ways.
Coming to the work as to something entirely new, it brought certain things
to my attention instantly that otherwise I would not have noticed for many,
many days; and it is an experience that I would not willing have missed
from my life."
Dallas Clautice
Head, Children's Department
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
clauticed@clpgh.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:04:27 1997
From: North Side Library <northlib@netins.net>
Subject: "Books for Babies" program exapmles
Hi! Our public relations person just called to say that her file
cabinet had somehow eaten the copies she had of "Books for Babies"
programs. She is doing a major pitch to a possible funding source on
WED Oct 1 and needs more. Could people that have done this successfully
send me a list of what they have in their packets and how the logistics
of what goes in the packets was arrived at please? Also, who at the
hospital is your contact person? TIA, deobrah c northlib@netins.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 19:04:24 1997
From: Karen Ricketson <ricketso@northnet.org>
Subject: Re: Barcode covers ?.
Dear Ruth,
I sympathize with you! We have been rebarcoding, ( I can't believe I
said that word!), our collection since February - second time through in ten
years! ( & I was part of both projects - I swear I am never doing this
again!!!)
However my point is, this time we put the barcode on the outside back
cover and what a time saver at check-out. Our Tech. Dept. Librarian insisted
on a barcode cover of some kind (because they didn't want to spend all their
time rebarcoding) , I suggested spine label protectors but that would have
been way to costly. So we went with a thicker grade "scotch tape" (all
the
library supply companies like Brodart or Gaylord has it - e-mail me direct if
you can't locate).
So far so good! We have been very happy we made the choice to go the extra
step.
Good Luck! Hope this has been helpful. Karen
Ruth Lufkin wrote:
> Hello friends,
>
> Our library is in the midst of rebarcoding the collection, with the new
> barcodes going on the back/outside covers of the books/materials. I need
> to advise our tech services folk as to whether we want protective covers
> for those barcodes.
<snip>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 22:34:28 1997
From: Magholm@aol.com
Subject: PUBYAC: Copyright sites
There are quite a few copyright sites that list the law. As I read them,
there is no trouble making adaptations for puppet shows etc. as long as they
are non-profit and not published. The trick seems to be that it doesn't take
money away from someone. However, not being a lawyer, my opinion is not
necessarily correct. What do you all think?
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/ch1.html
http://www.benedict.com/
Maggie Holmes
URI LIS grad student
magholm@aol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 22:59:07 1997
From: Sullivan <ksulliva@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: stumper
Hi! I was wondering if anyone out there can help me with this stumper. A
patron remembers this book from 20+ years ago. It is about three boys who
dig in a backyard and find treasures. I know I am not giving you much to
go on but this is all she remembers. You can e-mail me at
ksulliva@suffolk.lib.ny.us. TIA Kelly Sullivan
Half Hollow Hills Comm Lib
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 22:59:24 1997
From: Rita Hunt <rhunt@redrose.net>
Subject: Thanks
Thanks to all who responded to my query regarding neurofibromatosis. I
met with the nurse practioner and the mother last week--we are good to
go! I will post the bibilography we are supplying to teachers as soon
as I get it in some reasonable form.
The mom was overwhelmed by our willingness to help her child and was
amazed at and grateful to all of you! Thanks again!
--
Rita Hunt
Hershey Public Library
rhunt@redrose.net
And what is the use of a book,
thought Alice, without pictures or conversations?
--Lewis Carroll
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 22:59:39 1997
From: rjessup@whitby.library.on.ca (Rhonda Jessup)
ubject: Deadtime stories & a thank you
Thanks to all who responded to my request for a picture book about
smoke-free homes. I had numerous recommendations for Cheryl Dutton's _Not
in here, Dad_ and I have put in an ILL request for our patron.
Now, another query. We have a request for a series from Troll Books called
Deadtime Stories by A. G. Cascone. The patron said they are "better than
Goosebumps". I can't locate any reviews and I am afraid I know nothing
about the series. Anybody care to comment? Please reply to me personally
and I will post to the list.
Thanks again. Rhonda Jessup
Rhonda Jessup,
Department Head,
Children's Services & Adult Fiction
Whitby Public Library
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
E-mail: rjessup@whitby.library.on.ca
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 22:59:46 1997
From: maurab123@mdc.net (Maura B)
ubject: Looking for a few good books ....
Hi
I've been asked to put together a bibliography for a group of elementary
school teachers. These will be children's books for them to read and
discuss with other teachers. I'd like books that make them aware of their
students' sometimes hidden needs. For example, two books that I'd make
every teacher read before entering a classroom are Randall's Wall by Carol
Fenner and There's A Boy in the Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar. I guess I
want titles that will help teachers remember what it was like when they
were on the other side of the desk!!!
Any/all titles would be appreciated - I'll compile a bibliography for PUBYAC.
Please send to: MauraB123@mdc.net
Thanks!
Maura Bresnahan
Topsfield Children's Librarian
Topsfield, MA 01983
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 22:59:58 1997
From: SUSANG@ci.north-las-vegas.nv.us
Subject: John Smith, not Pocahontas [stumper]
I have a student who's been assigned a major project on John Smith, but
most of what we can find is focused on P. Can you guide me to some
more in-depth resources?
Thanks so much,
Susan Graf
Family Services Librarian
North Las Vegas Library
susang@ci.north-las-vegas.nv.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 23:00:07 1997
From: ac521@acorn.net (Laura Bockwich)
Subject: Stumper
Hi all!
I've been behind the scenes for awhile, this is my first posting. I have
a parton looking for a book about popcorn. She said that there's possible
a farmer in the story, put puts corn kernals in the barn and one day it
gets hot and they all explode. We checked our catalog and A to Zoo with
no luck so I thought I'd try the great pubyacer mind!! She doesn't
believe that the word popcorn is in the title, something about an
explosion. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks for all the help in
advance!
Laura Kelly
Children's Librarian
Maple Valley Library
Akron, OH
ac521@acorn.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 23:01:07 1997
From: Karen Ricketson <ricketso@northnet.org>
Subject: Re.: Witch/Restaurant Stumper!
Hello, once again from the Adirondacks!
Thanks to all of you who e-mailed me with my stumper ? answer. The
resounding conclusion was it was Wendy and Harry Devlin's Old Black
Witch. Our library lost our company apparently years ago and it was
published way before I was in the Library field, no wonder I wasn't
familiar with title! You can be sure it's on my re-order list! Thanks
for all you help!
Karen
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 23:01:14 1997
From: BALIS Reference Center <bdragon@netcom.com>
ubject: Poem - "Kids are not to blame"
We're looking for the text of this poem & identity of the author. Our
patron's friend remembers his mother reading it to him as a child in the
1960s.
We've checked Poemfinder, Granger's CD, Last line index, Ann Landers'
"Gems" & Dear Abby's "Keepers", EPIC/OCLC, and the web
using various
search engines.
Anyone recognize it? Would very much appreciate any suggestions. (Please
send any replies directly to us.)
Catherine Sylvia
BALIS, PLS & SBCLS Reference Center bdragon@netcom.com
SF Branch
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: 415/552-5042 Fax: 415/552-5067
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 23:01:41 1997
From: torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us (Torrie Hodgson, Children's Librarian)
ubject: STUMPER: african picturebook
I had a patron in today looking for a picturebook. They said it was
set in africa, and featured two sisters, both of whom had little or no hair
(not Mufaro's beautiful daughters). There was a large body of water
involved, and an old man, who may also be a bird, would drum on his knees
like "boom-boom, boom-boom" and then make demands like "give me
food."
He may have been looking for the girl.
I hope some of you can help, since it doesn't sound very familiar to
me. TIA!
Torrie Hodgson, Children's Librarian, S.A., and everything else!
Burlington Public Library
900 East Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone (360) 755-0760 Fax (360) 755-0717
torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 23:01:51 1997
From: "S. Rediger" <rediger@sashimi.wwa.com>
Subject: Introduction to the listserv
Hi all!
I'l be joining the listserv for a few weeks - maybe longer if I like
it! -as part of a class assignment for a Youth services class taught
at the University of Illinois in ChampaignUrbana. I currently work
at a medium-sized public library in Chicago's northern suburbs in the
Adult reference and bookmobile depts, and am considering whether or
not I should join the ranks of the youth librarians! I hope this
list will help with that decision!
I'm curious to know if anyone has an idea of how many folks subscribe
to this list and if all or most of them really are public library
workers - I've just come on board, so I'm wondering how many messages
to expect tomorrow!
Lurking quietly on the listserv - Shananne
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Shananne Rediger
rediger@wwa.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Sep 29 23:04:16 1997
From: Monika Antonelli <MANTONEL@library.unt.edu>
Subject: CALL FOR PAPERS
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Research and Statistics Committee of the Management of
Public Services Section of RUSA is sponsoring its fourth annual
Reference Research Forum at the 1998 American Library
Association Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
This is an opportunity to present and discuss your research project
covering the broad area of reference services. Both completed
research and research in progress will be considered. All researchers,
including reference practitioners from all types of libraries, library school
faculty and students, and other interested individuals are encouraged to
submit a proposal. Suggested areas of investigation include:
* Organization Structure and Personnel
* Electronic Services
* User Behavior
* Reference Effectiveness
The Committee will utilize a "blind" review process to select a
maximum
of three (3) projects for 25-minute presentations, followed by open
discussion. Criteria for selection are:
* Significance of the study for improving the quality of reference service
* Quality and creativity of the methodology
* Potential of the research to fill a gap in reference knowledge or to build
on previous studies
* Previously published research or research accepted by December 1,
1997 for publication will not be acceptable.
Please submit a one-page proposal by DECEMBER 1, 1997. Notification
of acceptance will be made by March 15, 1998. Submission must
consist of two pages. On the first page, please list your name(s),
title(s), institutional affiliation, and address (including your mail address,
FAX number, and e-mail address). The second page should NOT
show your name or any personal information. Instead, include the
title of your project, a problem statement, a description of the
methodology, and an explanation of significance. Electronic
submissions are acceptable and must also be delivered in two
parts. Please send submission to:
Diana D. Shonrock, Coordinator, General Reference Section
Iowa State University Library
152 Parks Library
Ames, Iowa 50011-2140
(515) 294-7866 (work number); (512) 294-5525 (fax number);
shonrock@iastate.edu (e-mail)
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