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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:56:58 1998
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: SRC Theme
On Tue, 17 Feb 1998, CV Childrens wrote:
> We are using a mystery theme this year for our summer reading club, and we
> are unable to agree on a slogan/name for our club for children (up to 4th
> grade). We are looking for something really catchy. We would appreciate any
> suggestions! Thanks in advance!
As Torrie H. can probably attest, lo these many years ago, when I was a
children's librarian, the Burlington Library did a mystery theme called
THE GREAT BOOK CAPER. The library mascot (a large stuffed lion
"Androcles" who now lives in my spare bedroom) had been <gasp!>
kidnapped.
With each reading milestone, kids got another clue to what had become of
him.
All the best
Kirsten Edwards
kirstedw@kcls.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:57:00 1998
From: Knieriem <lknierie@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Pooh's House Sign
From Ann Thwaite, A.A. MILNE: THE MAN BEHIND WINNIE-THE-POOH, p.
522, n.262:
"'under the name of Sanders' The Sanders referred to was Frank
Sanders, who had a printing works in in the Snow Hill area of London.
This firm apparently printed some of AAM's work. (All four children's
books are printed by Jarrold of Norwich). Information from Douglas
Sanders, Frank's nephew, 1989. Frank Sanders was certainly a friend of
EHS, but I can find no AAM reference to him, confirming the private joke.
Carpenter (SECRET GARDENS) suggests the reference shows 'Pooh has little
self-centred concern with his own identity' which seems to come straight
out of THE POOH PERPLEX."
Hope this is helpful!
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On Thu, 19 Feb 1998, Siti, Beverly wrote:
> Help! Does anyone know the significance behind the "Mr. Saunders"
> sign that hangs over the doorway to Winnie-the-Pooh's house? Anyone
> with knowledge of this answer will make a group of third graders in
> National Park, NJ very happy!
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Beverly Siti
> Siti8537@Rowan.edu
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:56:59 1998
From: Connie Rockman <connie.rock@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Reading and the job
I have been following the "Reading on the job" thread with some
perplexity. The rare quiet moment to peruse a new book 'on the job' is
precious indeed, but surely those of us who go into this field of work do
so because we have a passion for children's books and are likely to
spend much of our 'spare time' reading. I am reminded of the last stanza
of Robert Frost's poem "Two Tramps in Mudtime" -
"...My object in living is to unite
My avocation and my vocation
As my two eyes make one in sight.
Only where love and need are one,
And the work is play for mortal stakes,
Is the deed ever really done
For Heaven and the future's sakes."
And on a related note - Kudos to Dr. Ruth Gordon for bringing to our
attention, and the remarkable Dorothy Broderick for stating so well, the
need for us all to be aware of the erosion of traditional library service
in our graduate programs. All the information technology in the world
cannot give our children the power of a story well told or a book
passionately loved. It is imperative that library schools maintain
programs that train librarians for the public sector and children's
specialists for reading guidance and storytelling skills.
Now my own request - I will be speaking at the Connecticut Library
Association in April on "Storytelling in an Electronic Age." I am
looking
for citations of articles - or quotes - that indicate the shortcomings of
technology in inspiring creativity, compassion, and emotional depth. I
don't intend to 'trash' technology {Indeed, where would we be without
Pubyac!} - just to point out its limits and the importance of continuing
to inspire children to read and experience the magic of storytelling.
Connie Rockman
Children's Literature Consultant
Stratford, CT
connie.rock@snet.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:56:56 1998
From: "Michael Dennison" <msdennison@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: crafts at storytime
Hi!
I also do a lot of craft projects with my students. I don't know the
ages of your children, but I have a great book called Enjoying Stories
that has a lot of activities that go along with books. For example,
after reading The Runaway Bunny to the class, we made carrot bookmarks.
They really enjoy the activities! I think the book is by Frank
Schaeffer, but I'm not positive. If you want more info let me know.
Sue Dennison
>
>I always tell parents I am a librarian not a craftberian. I think of
>storytime as listening, word aquisition, time. Once in a great while I
>do a craft project with the children. This week I bought 9 feet of
>muslin, w made prints on them with sponges and our hands. It was a lot
>of fun and very special because it happens so seldom. I feel that I
>only have an hour a week with them and I want to help them get ready to
>read. I love doing programs my way. Trudy Terry
>
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:56:56 1998
From: Terry Hyer <terry@spidaweb.eils.lib.id.us>
ubject: cardboard book dumps
Hi,
A year ago, I bought some cardboard book dumps from Demco. Now they are
worn out and need to be replaced. However, Demco no longer carries these
dumps. Do any of you know of another source for these free standing dumps?
The paperback collection has very limited space available. These dumps
helped immensely.
Thank you.
Terry
terry@spidaweb.eils.lib.id.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:56:55 1998
From: Ruth Shafer <shafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Outside hours reading
At our VERY busy (claims to be the busiest library in the state of
Wasginton) I expect the children's staff (all 2.7 of us) to be readin g
while at work. We read while at the children's public desk, in between
patrons or during those few and far between quiet hours. We also have the
opportunity to read during our off desk hours...although we often have
other more pressing things to do.
I firmly believe that we MUST have the opportunity to read at work. We
are required, by the nature of our jobs, to know the books so we can aide
the patrons in selection.
The only requirement I have about what the children's staff is reading on
work time is that it be relavent to our position. Therefore, we read
childrens' book (both fiction and non-fiction), picture books, beginning
readers, and parenting books. We read local Parent newspapers to learn of
current events and browse through the reference books (juv. and adult)
and read book reviews. We don't read cookbooks or torn bodice books at the
desk......that's for the staff room.
We certainly do not have time to read every day, but we fit it in when we
can. All of us have small children at home (either our own or our
grandchildren) so we read tons of picture books off hours anyway. We also
take lots of our "reading for work" home. We dont' get paid or
compensated for it, but I think having "permission" to read at works
makes
all of us feel better about what we read at home. Besides.....I think we
all really like J and YA fiction anyway. That's one of the reasons we
work in children's services!
I hope if you do not presently have the "go ahead" to read at the
public desk, you will work to convience your supervisors of the importance
of it. We know that the number one way to instill literacy in our
children is to model it.....by parents AND by other adults in
childrens' lives. What better way to help the children in our communities
than to know the books in our collections and to show them that we enjoy
and value reading them.
There's my 12 cents....
Ruth Shafer
FVRL
Vancouver, Washington
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:56:57 1998
From: Karen Sonderman <sonderka@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Thanks
Thank you to all who responded to my query about children's catalogs!
The consensus of opinion seemed to be that a) they are a lot of work to
maintain b) are fun and attractive, but serious searchers will use the
regular catalog c) you still need to have <adult> stations in the
children's room, so they are an added expense and d) many children look
upon them as games. I have advised the system selection committee not to
consider purchasing one for us. We will opt instead for a really user
friendly OPAC.
Karen Sonderman
sonderka@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:56:56 1998
From: "Michael Dennison" <msdennison@hotmail.com>
Subject: flexible vs. fixed scheduling
Hello!
I am an elementary librarian K-5 that is facing the possibility of
going to a flexible schedule. Is there anyone out there that is in my
position that already has a flexible schedule? Does it work well with
elementary students? Do you find yourself being pulled from the library
to cover other classes, etc.? Let me know of any advantages or
disadvantages. Thanks!
Sue Dennison
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:57:00 1998
From: "Gary Fraser" <gfraser@intermind.net>
Subject: Re: Pooh's House Sign
You mean "Sanders"....Mr. Sanders was just the resident of the house
before
Pooh. That's it, no real significance behind it. You can find out more at
the Winnie the Pooh FAQ at
www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/3278/pooh-faq.html#1
gary
Gary L. Fraser III
gfraser@intermind.net
Henderson (Nev.) District Public Libraries
-----Original Message-----
From: Siti, Beverly <siti8537@rowan.edu>
To: PUBYAC@nysernet.org <PUBYAC@nysernet.org>
Date: Thursday, February 19, 1998 8:53 PM
Subject: Pooh's House Sign
Help! Does anyone know the significance behind the "Mr. Saunders"
sign that hangs over the doorway to Winnie-the-Pooh's house? Anyone
with knowledge of this answer will make a group of third graders in
National Park, NJ very happy!
Thanks in advance!
Beverly Siti
Siti8537@Rowan.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:56:59 1998
From: LWilli0316@aol.com
Subject: Re: library/trade binding
>I don't know if this topic has been discussed before but here goes.. What is
the
>general consensus of trade versus library binding? Is it worth the extra
dollars and
>little or no discount to purchase library binding? Does your library have a
policy
>regarding the binding.
I'm glad to see a little discussion on trade vs. library binding. I always
wondered how other librarians felt about it.
My library does not have a policy, but has always purchased trade fiction
in most cases. Yes, some trade books (Where's Waldo, for one) fall apart right
away. But many others circulate for years and years without a problem. So much
fiction is short-lived. It's not outstanding enough to *need* to last more
than the number of years it will last. Not to mention that it may get pages
torn out, new illustrations added, dogs may try to eat it, or some child may
decide to try to grow a book tree out of it and water it... and need to be
replaced anyway. When it becomes a classic... then it may be worth replacing
it with a more expensive library binding copy. Or if it is destined by topic
or author to circulate without ever resting on a shelf.
Many times there is no choice with non-fiction. But some publishers, like
Watts, keep this little secret... many of their very expensive library bound
books are published in paperback, too. I just purchased their books called
"Home Page" and "The World Wide Web." Why spend $16 on books
that will far and
away outlast their usefulness?? I bought the $6.95 ($4.24 to me) paperback
copies and covered them with the sturdy 10 mil plastic covers. They'll still
last longer than they are needed, and I can buy a few more on the subject for
variety.
>if nobody bought picture books that weren't side stitched then they'd have
to
stop
>making them and we could all live happily ever after with books that would
actually
>circulate for 6 or 7 years
I don't think we need to STOP buying them, but I don't believe that we need to
buy everything that comes out armor-plated to last forever. It's just not
necessary if we are weeding our collections to keep up with the times.
Just expressing my opinion!
Linda Williams, Children's Librarian
Booth & Dimock Library
Coventry, CT
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:56:58 1998
From: RichardGuy@aol.com
Subject: RE: Outside hours reading
Umm...........let's see..........
I read the bulletin.
I read computer screens as I search for information.
I read for 15 minutes each day, at the same time as every other person on
campus, as a part of Sustained Silent Reading. (Usually I choose YA lit.)
I read snatches of books as I weed the shelves to determine discards and
needed purchases.
I read review journals to select new books.
I read assignments to help students determine what materials they need.
I read student work to see if they are "getting it" and communicating
it
well.
I read preview copies of new magazines to evaluate them for subscription.
I read out loud as a part of booktalks.
I read catalogs to find materials to develop the professional library.
I read poetry at lunch, if I'm not helping someone, to model the behavior I'd
like to see.
Oh, and I teach.
When I get home I trip over stacks of magazines and books.
What are "outside hours"?
Richard K. Moore, Librarian
Bolsa Grande High School
Garden Grove, CA
Email: RichardGuy@AOL.COM
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Feb 20 10:56:59 1998
From: "Christolon, Blair B" <bbc6251a@co.prince-william.va.us>
Subject: RE: Music Cassettes
One source that I use that covers most all of the popular children's
recording artists in either cassette or CD is Educational Record Center
in North Carolina. You could call them to be placed on a mailing list
for their catalog
(1-800-438-1637) or check out their webpage at http://www.erc-inc.com.
Hope this helps. Blair
All comments expressed here are my own and may not reflect the policies
of Prince William Public Library System
Blair B. Christolon
Librarian-Collection Specialist J, YA &AV
Prince William Public Library System
13083 Chinn Park Drive
Prince William, VA 22192-5073
703-792-6251
FAX 703-792-4875
bbc6251a@co.prince-william.va.us
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> From: Bromann[SMTP:bromannj@sls.lib.il.us]
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 1998 10:47 AM
> To: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Subject: Music Cassettes
>
> When I started here a year ago, our library had no music cassettes for
>
> circulation. I have recently started to purchase some, but don't want
> to
> buy too many as we will be going to CDs in a year or two. Still, I
> would
> appreciate suggestions on some of the more popular cassettes we should
> own.
> We have Raffi, Greg & Steve, Sharon Lois and Bram, Chenille Sisters,
> and
> Ella Jenkins. Please share your favorites.
>
> Thank you.
> Jennifer Bromann
> Head of Youth Services
> Prairie Trails Public Library
> 8449 S. Moody
> Burbank, IL 60459
> phone(708) 430-3688 fax (708)430-5596
> bromannj@sls.lib.il.us
>
>
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