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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:45:48 1998
From: "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@library.epl.etobicoke.on.ca>
ubject: C.S. Lewis abridgements
I have to agree with Claire about the trend these days for publishers to
rewrite/repackage classics. How many children will think they have gotten
the full story after being exposed to one of these "For Younger
Readers"
versions, and thus never pick up the real thing when they are of age? I can
see the argument for some Victorian novels that only the best readers will
read otherwise, but C.S. Lewis?? Laura Wilder?? L.M. Montgomery?? When I
have parents coming into the library wanting these abridged/rewritten books
I gently steer them to something more age appropriate - and usually they
accept it!
Sheilah O'Connor, Children's Librarian My
opinions are my own, of course!
_____
/ /) Rexdale Library
/____ //) 2243 Kipling Ave.
)_____)//) Toronto, Ont.
)_____)// Canada M4J 4A6
)_____)/ soconnor@library.epl.etobicoke.on.ca
416-394-5202
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:45:47 1998
From: Jana Fine <janafine01@sprynet.com>
Subject: Re: Summer Reading Program-Ancient Egypt
The state of Florida's FLYP theme is called Exploration Explosion - time
travel past, present, and future. One of the chapters is about ancient
civilizations, including Egypt.
PLease e-amil me and I will send you some material I have about it.
Jana Fine
Clearwater Public Library
1998 FLYP Manual Co-editor
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:48:19 1998
From: andrew or anne <paradis@jorsm.com>
ubject: Re: Dinosaur weeding
At 05:28 PM 2/26/98 -0500, you wrote:
>I am trying to weed through my dinosaur books right now. I know
>there have been a lot lot of changes in dinosaur facts and I'm
>wondering what to look for in deciding to keep or discard. ANy
>advice? Thanks!
I use as a touchpoint- whether the latest couple of discoveries and
theories are covered. For example- "Sue" - the huge Tyrannosaur now
being
asssembled at the Field Museum. For a number of years I used Deinonychus,
Quetzalcoatlus and Maiasaur as well as warm-blooded theory. But this
*week* I read of a paleontologist returning from Africa with tons of
fossils including at least two new species! So you just need to keep up-
certainly the old sauropod-in-the-swamp idea is pretty passe'. There is an
excellent new book out about the pioneer paleontologists- up through Bakker
and Horner-of
course I can't remember the title off my head.
Anne
>
>
"'You have no business wearing white to the Middle Ages,'
he'd said, `It will only get dirty.'"
Connie Willis
*Doomsday Book*
Andy or Anne -- Andrew Paradise, Information/Reference Librarian, Medical
Librarian, and Children's Librarian by marriage: Anne Paradise, Children's
Librarian, mystery reader!
Gary Public Library andrew@gary.lib.in.us work
220 West 5th St. paradis@jorsm.com home
Gary, IN 46402 anne@gary.lib.in.us Anne
http://www.jorsm.com/~paradis/
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:45:44 1998
From: Elizabeth Hallaron <ehallaro@nslsilus.org>
ubject: Baby/book carriages
I am sorry it has taken so long for me to reply to Darlene Arnold request
for information about baby/book carriages. I did want to tell you that
we have had a very favorable response from the public. We first
purchased the strollers during our expansion progect, because getting
strollers to the department was going to be extremely difficult. We have
kept them because the response has been so favorable. They are
constantly in use. If we had more they would be used also I am sure.
Ours were purchased a service merchandice. They are made under
the KIDDE KARE trademarke Stock no. 19653 "Day Dreams". These have
held
up well, are easy to maneuver, and have a basket in the back where books,
bags, etc. can be set. They are light weight, and do have breaks on the
back wheels. They are collapsable, but we leave ours open all the time
and ready for use.
For my library they have been a purchase that has brought much graditude
and good will to the library and department. I would highly recommend
having them. We have had no saftey problems, but I would recommend
getting a good quailty stroler with safty features. My department head
claims it is one of the best things we ever did. I would have to agree.
They are wonderful to have available.
Elizabeth Hallaron
Youth Services Librarian
Crystal Lake Public Library
126 Paddock Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1687
My opinion is of course my own.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:48:35 1998
From: elzbieta Pileszczak <mkkj88@uconect.net>
ubject: Friends of the Library
Hi everyone, I am new on PUBYAC list and already asking for help.I am
trying to start/ to organized/ Friends of the LIbrary Group, and I don't
really know how to start. If any of you could give me some advise I'd be
greatful.The library I work for is small, 6 part time working people,
community is also small and not very interested in doing anything.What I
need to do is to wake my patrons up, but I don't exactly know how. Any help
from you is greatly appreciated, you may send e-mail directly to me:
mkkj88@uconect.net Thank you, Krystyna
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:49:01 1998
From: Saroj Ghoting <sghoting@capaccess.org>
Subject: pirate theme
We had a pirate kit made one summer and drew together a number of things:
booklists, fingerplays, songs,etc. I will try to pull together for you.
Don't forget "The Reading Mother" by Strickland Gillian.
It ends
You may have tangible wealth untold
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold
Richer than I you will never be
I had a mother who read to me.
I can't remember the first stanza (the one above is the last)
but it but the it starts I had a mother to read to me . . .
and mentions pirates.
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 Mon Mar 2 10:48:58 1998
From: Carroll Davey <cdavey@jefferson.lib.co.us>
Subject: Title for Kid's Internet Class
Hi All,
Once again I am picking the collective brain of PUBYAC. We offer an
introductory class on the Internet for kids 8-12. It's a pretty slick
class using PowerPoint for the presentation parts. However, we need a
snappy title for this class and that's where PUBYAC comes in. We need
something that let's people know that this is an Internet class for kids,
but something with a little more umph than just "Internet for Kids."
Does
anyone have any suggested titles that they wouldn't mind if we lifted from
them? We've thought of "Surf's Up" and the like, but I'd be interested
to
hear what you come up with. You can e-mail me directly at:
cdavey@jefferson.lib.co.us
Thanks in advance,
-Carroll
The opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect those of any
institution I have worked for, am working for, will work for, or even
thought of working for.
******************************************************************************
Carroll Davey Phone: (303) 670-7013
Head of Children's, Evergreen Library FAX: (303) 670-7001
Jefferson County Public Library E-mail: cdavey@jefferson.lib.co.us
5000 Highway 73
Evergreen, CO 80439
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:45:47 1998
From: bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us (Bina Williams)
Subject: RE: pirate theme for summer reading
Last year, the Bethlehem PA Public Library took part in a regional pirate
theme. Perhaps if you contact them, they can send you info. I stumbled
across this while visiting relatives there. I think they were Book-aneers!
Bina Williams
Bridgeport (CT) Public Library
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From: Judy Keesan
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 1998 2:34 PM
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Subject: pirate theme for summer reading
I was so impressed with all the good suggestions for a bug summer theme,
that I thought I'd ask for slogan ideas for our theme. NY state is doing
a mystery theme, but we thought we'd branch out and do something with
pirates and hunting for buried treasure. Now we're trying to come up
with a catchy slogan. ANy ideas? Also, if anyone out there has used this
theme, we'd love to hear about it. I'll be happy to post responses to the
list. TIA!
Judy Keesan
Penfield Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:45:45 1998
From: "Steven" <Steven@westlinn.lib.or.us>
Subject: Picture book versions of novels
I don't like the trend of turning chapter books into picture books,
but it can work if done right. I haven't seen the Narnia picture
books yet, but the Little House ones are very popular in my library.
I was skeptical at first, but bought them after patron requests. Now
I have no problem at all with them. The Little House ones don't
attempt to retell a chapter book in 32 pages. They offer small
episodes and stay pretty true to the flavor of the books. Characters
and settings are introduced to young kids who can't handle the chapter
books, but have heard about how wonderful the stories are, probably
from their parents. As picture books they can't compare to "Owl
Moon" or "Tacky the Penguin," but they're nice enough. They are
books that parents get excited about, and though I'm more interested
in kids' responses, that parent enthusiasm is worth something.
I'm also glad we have the Winnie the Pooh picturebooks from Dutton
(123, ABC, Colors...). Kids know and love Pooh almost from birth
because of toys, clothes, and tv, and I worry that they'll never
discover the original books. If I hand a three year old and/or
parent the real Winnie the Pooh novel, they won't get it, and might
even assume that the book of Pooh is no fun after all. This way, I
get to hand them a book instead of a video, and hope that when
they're older they'll get to the real thing.
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Steven Engelfried, West Linn Public Library
1595 Burns Streeet West Linn, OR 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 Mon Mar 2 10:51:38 1998
From: "Carl A. Harvey II" <charvey@indy.net>
Subject: NEW AUGUSTA PUBLIC ACADEMY'S WEB PAGE
ANNOUNCING.....
New Augusta Public Academy's Web Page
http://www.indianapolis.in.us/pike/newaugusta/index.htm
For the past eight weeks, 20 transitional (3rd & 4th graders) and
intermediate (5th grade) learners (students) at New Augusta Public
Academy South Elementary School in the MSD of Pike Township have been
working for an hour a day in what is called KidPicks at New Augusta to
create a web page for the Academy. Learners in Mr. Carl Harvey and Miss
Kara Smathers' class worked on creating the pages for South. North will
hopefully follow suit, soon. Each pair of students was responsible for
creating two pages. They were required to write a letter requesting an
interview with learning leaders (teachers), write interview questions,
interview learning leaders, develop those answers into their web pages,
and finally to write thank yous. This course helped to develop and
stress the importance of quality communication both verbal and written.
Then, they worked with their learning leaders (Miss Smathers and Mr.
Harvey) to edit the pages, and now you can find them on the web.
In addition, three resources were created by Mr. Harvey for parents and
teachers. The Teacher Tool's page is a list of links helping learning
leaders locate sites appropriate for classroom use off the Internet.
Also, an Internet training outline is provided that was used to train
each learning leader at New Augusta South. Finally, on South's page is
a link to Homework Helper sites provided by librarians from all over
using the listserv PUBYAC.
If you get a free second or two, take a look at the web page. Our
learners would be thrilled to know people are taking notice of their
pages.
Thanks,
Mr. Carl Harvey
Co-Learning Leader
New Augusta Public Academy South
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:48:34 1998
From: cchesh@tc3net.com (Cathy Chesher)
Subject: Career Day summary
Thank you to everyone who sent suggestions for my Career Day experience. I went
earlier this week and had a good experience, although there were only 4 students
in my session. I had to compete with a vetenarian, comedian, police officer,
physical therapist, just to name a few.
Here is a summary of suggestions received as well as a summary of what I did.
1. Ask students for their impressions on what librarians are and do.
2.Compare working as a librarian to working as a detective, having to solve
questions, problems, find the right book. (I would have shown up wearing one of
those Sherlock Holmes hats if I had had one)
3.Relay love of books; do a booktalk
4.Read aloud about library experiences; suggestions: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
(1st/2nd chapter have a bad example. Also Reluctantly Alice by Naylor has
positive example in middle)
5.Emphasize that librarians come from a variety of backgrounds and do a variety
of work in many fields.
6.Pass out cheap carnival toys with reference questions (suggested for 6th-8th
grade Career Fair)
7.Dress up as a storyteller
8. Play reference games
9. Ohio Library Council with the State Library of Ohio has a new 10 minutes
video: "Me . . . a Librarian" aimed at teens. OLC's # 1-614-221-9057
What I did: Passed out a simple "quiz" at beginning with questions
like: True or False, Librarians spend most of their day checking out books and
putting books back on the shelves. All 4 kids got it wrong!
I also had little slips of paper that listed different reference questions,
activities and problems that can occur in a typical week. Each student read 4 or
5 of these. I tried to think of some unusual things like: you have to evacuate
the library and call 911 because the electricity has gone out and you smell
something burning. Or "Can you show me where the science books are? I need
to find information on the presidents" ( a real question from one of our
younger patrons).
I hope this helps anyone else who might be invited to Career Day. I'd like to
think we get invited just as much as the police officer, vet, and comedian.
Cathy Chesher
Adrian Public Library
Adrian, MI
cchesh@tc3net.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:45:45 1998
From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@zelda.walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
ubject: RE: Taking back our profession
When we have people coming in who have never heard the term "reference
interview," have never been introduced to the concept of balanced
collections, have never seen case studies of selection and censorship, the
list gets pretty long on what people need to pick up in-house.
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 Mon Mar 2 10:45:47 1998
From: Knieriem <lknierie@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: RE: Taking back our profession
Kim's reply is well thought out, but I would add one caveat to the
importance of library education. Speaking for myself, and other with whom
I have talked about this, the "theoretical" aspect of library
education
(while it may be of interest) is of little professional use -- I am
referring to courses on "what is information", "history of the
book",
etc. Meanwhile, "practical" courses, like "cataloging" and
"reference",
while extremely useful, are quickly outdated, and can be taught through
apprenticeship just as well, perhaps better. (Some librarians would like
to add "Basic Plumbing and Copier Repair" to the library school
curriculum
as well!) However, THE indispensible portion of library education is an
ongoing acculturation into a professional ethos, involving the ideals of
service, equality of access, freedom of information, etc. This
mindset isn't taught so much as inspired into us by the example
of dedicated professionals in our teachers, fellow students, and
especially those examplars of the profession whose works we read.
Librarians may disagree on how to best implement these ideals, but I have
never met anyone I would consider a professional who would disavow them.
I am VERY concerned that to eliminate the "library" from "library
education would cut us off from our past and eliminate the transmission of
the culture that defines us as a profession.
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On Wed, 25 Feb 1998, Kim Stricker wrote:
> In response to Dorothy Broderick's request for reactions:
>
[much snipped]
>
> 2) If the public using libraries has a clear idea in mind as to what it
> expects and wants from the institution, then why are we so concerned about
it
> disappearing? The period of history in which library schools educated
> librarians has actually been quite short. Yet the history of libraries goes
> way back. I think the issue is not "will library schools changing
their titles
> kill libraries," but rather, "what is the most efficient way to
educate people
> in the knowledge of our institution?"
[snip]
> What I want from them is good,
>usable knowledge that can be adapted to whatever library or other job
>necessary. If they fail to provide all that libraries need, then
>libraries will have to pick up the slack. Am I making it too simple?
>
> Kim Stricker
> PLCMC
> 310 N. Tryon St.
> Charlotte, NC 28202
> <kis@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
>
>
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:45:49 1998
From: Dawn Hogle <dhogle@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Dinosaur weeding
On Thu, 26 Feb 1998 cindio@bedford.lib.nh.us wrote:
> I am trying to weed through my dinosaur books right now. I know
> there have been a lot lot of changes in dinosaur facts and I'm
> wondering what to look for in deciding to keep or discard. ANy
> advice? Thanks!
If a book says that a plesiosaurus or a pterosaurus was a dinosaur, it is
incorrect. The plesiosaurus and the pterosaurus were definitely reptiles
that were contemporaries of the dinosaurs, but they were not true
dinosaurs. Ornithischians ("bird hipped") and Saurischians
("lizard
hipped") were true dinosaurs.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 10:45:44 1998
From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@zelda.walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
ubject: Re: C.S. Lewis picture books
I share Claire's concern about the same book being reissued for different
age groups. It's not just classics; nonfiction series seem to be going
that way, too. With limited budget dollars, there is a squeeze on..At 05:22
PM 2/25/98 -0600, you wrote:
>
>I hate these watered down versions of classics which many publishers are
>producing these days. The Lewis picture books do have pretty good
>illustrations, but I can't see the point. Why not wait until a child is
>old enough to read the original book or have it read to him/her?
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 Mon Mar 2 11:11:35 1998
From: Robert Brazell <W000242@VM.SC.EDU>
ubject: Re: Dinosaur weeding
Some of the more recent milestones to look for in dinosaur books would be:
1) the discovery of the first confirmed carnivorous dino nests (Oviraptor) in
the Gobi desert 2) the finding of Carcharadontosaurus and Giganotosaurus, two
carnosaurs that are, I believe, both larger than T. rex, one from North Africa
and the other from South America 3) the fossil "mother load" in China
recently
which includes possibly feathered dinosaurs with impressions of the feathers
intact.
Whatever you do, be sure to look for books that don't get carried away with
speculation. And either get rid of those horrible Rourke publications (if you
have them) or move them to fiction where they belong; they're glorified story
books.
Oh, and some reputable names to look for would be Jack Horner (of course)
David Weishampel, Helen R. Sattler, and I think Paul Sereno has written a book
for young readers.
Hope this is useful.
Cordially,
Robert Brazell
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 11:11:35 1998
From: P_MARIE@kcpl.lib.mo.us
Subject: Lewis picture books, etc.
Yea Claire Lewis...You said all I was thinking and did not have time to
organize into a coherent message. This one may bother me more than some
others because of my love of the Narnia series (I am not even fond of the
new covers by VanAllsburg and bought the series in hardback because the
paperbacks had illustrations adapted from Pauline Baynes) Board books
are cut and not the same. Unfortunately many parents and children do not
know the difference and will go through life not knowing the full enjoyment
of many fine books. Thank you Claire for saying what I was thinking.mm
Marie McDermed
Plaza Branch
Kansas City Public Library
480l Main St. Kansas City, Mo, 64112 P_Marie@kcpl.lib.mo.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 11:11:36 1998
From: "Kate McCaffrey, Dan Carno" <598161@ican.net>
ubject: Re: C.S. Lewis picture books
I recently looked at [and rejected for my collection] the picture book
versions of the Narnia Chronicles. I agree that there is no need for them.
The children who would read them will be ready for the originals very soon.
Also, the quality of the writing was not very high. I do think that some
of the abridged classics have a place. I'm thinking of Bruce Coville's
Shakespeare adaptations for example. Also the recent version of Moby Dick
adapted by Gerald McCreaghan [I'm sure that's not spelled right] which is
so well done. The originals are too difficult for children, and these
make great introductions. There are so many cultural references to
Shakespeare and to Moby Dick and various Dickens' works, etc. A
familiarity with these great themes and plots is important - and maybe, as
teens a few years down the road they will approach the originals as
"friends" rather than dreaded school assignments.
Also- a movie version of Moby Dick with Patrick Stewart as Ahab is due out
this summer. If its a hit we can probably expect some demand for Moby
Dick. Think about TITANIC, who knew it would be such a phenomenon? Does
anybody have a single book about the Titanic on their shelves.......
Kate McCaffrey
Onondaga County Public Library
4514 Makyes Road
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 492-2987
598161@ican.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 11:21:09 1998
From: BOGART Debra S <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
Subject: Re: Authors on the Internet
Another good site that may have already been listed is the "Media
Specialists Jump" page @
http://mustang.coled.umn.edu/Exploration/Media.html.
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From: Walter Minkel
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Cc: cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca
Subject: Re: Authors on the Internet
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 1998 5:29PM
I hope most PUBYACkers are aware of all the children's literature sites
ALA & ALSC are involved in, but just in case... If you go to this URL:
<http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/lit.html#c>, you will see
several links to sites with a few hundred author & illustrator sites,
total. This page is part of the ALA 700+ Great Sites. Thanks, W
On Wed, 25 Feb 1998, Claire Isaac wrote:
>
> Does anyone know of a one-stop source or access to information about
> children's and YA authors on the Internet. I already have the list
> compiled by David K. Brown on the children's Lieterature Web Guide and
the
> one on the Internet Public Library Youth Division. Are there any
others.
Walter Minkel, School Corps 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
==============
Yo! Banana boy! --Palindrome-of-the-month Club
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 12:30:48 1998
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us>
ubject: Re: C.S. Lewis picture books
I agree wholeheartedly that abridgements spoil the original
classics by over-simplifying or cutting out all together, the richness and
depth and complexity of the original. However, as a young mother pointed
out to me, she can extend bedtime storytime with her 4 year-old and very
young toddler with some of the more involved stories in Board Book format.
The baby would demolish a regular book but is content to allow older
brother his story if he can poke and prod the pictures from time to time.
And, another mother of Kindergarten through 3rd grade children
have asked to hear the original stories after being introduced to the
classics on the Wishbone book and television series.
And, several well-read adults I know swear they enjoyed the
Classic Comics long before reading the classics for high school and
college classes.
I guess, what I'm saying is that I would like to be a purist for
the richness our classics have to offer, but I'm also a pragmatist in that
there are many uses for any book or story and I have faith that the
classics will be strong enough to lure the reader of the abridgement or
bastardized version to the original.
Of course, the opinions expressed are not necessarily the opinions
of my employer...but in many cases we really do see eye to eye.
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 13:14:17 1998
From: Trudy Terry <tterry@sparc.hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: in the library tooo long
What this coloring book really needs in an index!
398.2 is now larger than fiction because how can you weed Grimm.
In your personal beliefs gum chewers and sunflower seed eaters will
reside in hell along with whore mongers and people who voted against the
new library bond issue.
You know what Friends of the Library really means.
Trudy Terry
The sentiments expressed here have only to do with personal reality and
should not reflect on those I have slandered.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 13:31:03 1998
From: Susan LaFantasie <susanlaf@pcl1.pcl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: C.S. Lewis picture books
You have some valid points and concerns, but I think that "younger"
versions of the "oldies but goodies" could encourage children to try
the
"older" versions when they are old enough to enjoy them--especially if
they have no one to read the older versions to them and have to wait
until they can do so on their own. As for picture books, I would consider
that a unique version, since picture books are a special format. Just
some thoughts . . .
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 14:13:06 1998
From: smorris@denver.lib.co.us
Subject: Job in Colorado
The Denver Public Library has a full-time librarian position available
in the Children's Department at the Central Library. This librarian
works with all ages of customers, with an emphasis on children,
providing reference services, reader advisory, storytimes, community
outreach, and collection maintenance. Req. include an MLS and ability
to become a Denver resident. Salary range is $2,325 -3,708 per month.
Please send resume to Human Resources, Denver Public Library, 10 West
14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204. EOE
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 14:13:05 1998
From: Patrick Hogan <phogan@ala.org>
Subject: holiday bibliographer wanted
ALA Editions is revising the book _Anniversaries and Holidays, Fourth
Edition_ by Ruth W. Gregory (American Library Association, 1983).
We are looking for somebody who can update the bibliography, "Books
Related to Anniversaries and Holidays," on a fee basis. The bibliography
should list books for general interest reading, for YA on up, as opposed
to scholarly literature.
Contact me if you're interested. Phone and email in signature. Postal
address:
Patrick Hogan
ALA Editions
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
___________________________________________
Patrick Hogan
Acquisitions Editor, ALA Editions
phogan@ala.org | 312.280.3240
http://www.ala.org/editions
___________________________________________
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 14:13:19 1998
From: Ginger Sawyer <gingers@lyon.york.lib.sc.us>
Subject: YA Videos
Does anyone know of any good young adult books that have been made into
video?
Ginger Sawyer
York County Library
Rock Hill, SC
gingers@lyon.york.lib.sc.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 14:14:16 1998
From: Judy Sierra <sierra@continet.com>
ubject: Re: Notes from the Windowsill
I agree wholeheartedly with the recent praise for Wendy Betts' electronic
book reviews, "Notes from the Windowsill." Wendy's is a gifted writer
and
critic, and her reviews of novels are especially thought-provoking. While
admitting to partial burnout, she asked me to forward this message to
PUBYAC:
>Well, the rumors of the demise of "Notes" were slightly
exaggerated.
>I'm still doing it once a month, in a much reduced form. The new issues
>are posted
>to the usual groups and available at http://www.armory.com/~web/notes.html
- - - - - - -
Judy Sierra 1766 Jefferson St.
Author and Folklorist Eugene, OR 97402
sierra@continet.com 541-334-6528 FAX: 541-485-1247
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 14:15:46 1998
From: Robert <W000242@VM.SC.EDU>
ubject: Help Identifying Children's Book
I have a description from a parent of a book she loved as a child; she was
wondering if it could still be in print, but can't remember the title, and
the story doesn't ring a bell with me.
The book is about a little boy with no parents who is raised by machines.
They make his breakfast, brush his teeth, etc., and one morning they get it
wrong and begin mixing things up. The story might be around twenty years old,
but isn't much older than that (at least the parent didn't think so). I've
consulted A to Zoo and Children's BIP without luck.
Thanks,
Robert Brazell
From: Robert <W000242@VM.SC.EDU>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 14:30:49 1998
From: Diane Mayr <bratcat@mediaone.net>
Subject: Unusual circulating collections
I am considering writing an article about unusual circulating
collections, eg., garden tools. If you circulate something besides
books, videos, CDs, etc., could you please write with a brief
description of your collection, the method in which it is circulated,
problems, anecdotes, etc. I'd like to hear from those of you who
circulate those garden tools, too! Thank you!
Diane Mayr
Nesmith Library
P. O. Box 60
Windham, NH 03087
e-mail address: bratcat@mediaone.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 14:42:56 1998
From: Nomisw <Nomisw@aol.com>
Subject: Re: wolf program
You probably already know this game, but just in case!
One child acts as the wolf and faces the wall, (ie his/her back is to the
other kids). The remaining kids slowly walk towards the wolf as a group
chanting "What's the time Mr.Wolf?" repeatedly, the wolf still with
"his" back
to the group shouts out various times until he says "Dinner time!" at
which
point he turns and tries to catch as many of the group as possible. (Many
squeals and shrieks!) The game repeats until no one else is left.
I remember this from growing up as a child in Wales U.K> but I expect it is
pretty universal!
Josie
Youth Services paraprofessional
nomisw@aol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 15:17:44 1998
From: "Siti, Beverly" <siti8537@rowan.edu>
Subject: Re: SRC Theme
Just a few suggestions for your summer reading club mystery theme:
Be a super summer story sleuth!
There's no mystery about it - a good book solves summertime boredom!
Solve the mystery of the missing library books - join the Summer
Reading Club.
Be a book detective - follow the clues to the library.
No mystery will be left unsolved when great detectives like Cam
Jansen, Encyclopedia Brown, the Boxcar Children and YOU are on the
case!
Beverly Siti
Siti8537@Rowan.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 15:20:05 1998
From: Amsberry <amsbe#d@oak2.ci.oakland.ca.us>
Subject: STUMPER
A patron is looking for a picture book she saw about 25 years ago. The book
involves two sisters who fight, and one of them draws a line down the
middle of the room. I know this isn't much to go on, but if it rings
any bells please respond directly to me: Dawn Amsberry, Oakland Public
Library, amsbe#d@oak2.ci.oakland.ca.us. Thanks for any input.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 16:05:49 1998
From: oneil <oneil@asbank.com>
Subject: Transportation finger plays and books
I have been asked to do four different story hours for ages three to
five on transportation- one each week for this month. I know there are
lots of good transportation books such as Pienkowsky's pop up series and
Marvin K Mooney, Will you Please Go Now and Crews' Boat, Train and
School Bus books and The People on the Bus,but do you have any other
books that have worked especially well?I would love to find some
participation books to do with transportation and some that might be
adaptable to a flannel board story. Do you know any transportation
finger plays?
I will be glad to post everything to the list. Thanks a lot.
Sally O'Neil
oneil@asbank.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 16:18:59 1998
From: Wally Bubelis <wbubelis@spl.org>
Subject: Know this book?
We have a patron seeking a book she read in Brazil, in portuguese, as a child
about 20 years ago. Perhaps it has also appeared in English here?? It
read like a fable, or fairy tale. Story concerned a boy and a girl who
planted flowers on the roof of a house. It was cold and the boy ran across
two devils carrying a mirror. The mirror broke, with a piece of it entering
the boys heart. He is then carried away to a crystal palace with a queen
of ice. The girl faithfully searches for him, finding him and all ends
happily. I know these fragments sound more like a dream than anything!!!
Thanks for any clues or ideas.
wally bubelis
wbubelis@spl.org
Seattle Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 16:48:40 1998
From: Susan LaFantasie <susanlaf@pcl1.pcl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Internet Bookmarks
How about individual files for personal favorites and general files for
reference help, maybe labeled by subject? Don't worry too much about
updating as long as you are using the sites--when they get old or change
URL's you will know when you use it and can change it then. Or you can
run through them periodically when you have time to keep them up (similar
to weeding a collection, I guess). Have fun!
On Thu, 26 Feb 1998, cathy ryne wrote:
> Our library has only been using the internet (for staff) for a few months.
> We are having trouble figuring out how to manage our internet bookmarks
used
> for reference. We would love some input as to how your libraries are
> handling staff reference bookmarks. We thought about making an paper index
> file, but some URL's change so often that it might become too much work.
>
> You mail email me at: cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us
>
> I will be happy to send any information to PUBYAC as soon as I get it.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Cathy Ryne
> Sierra Madre Public Library
>
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 17:11:56 1998
From: Judy Dishong <dishonju@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re:yo-yo video
A fun yo-yo video is _The Yo-Yo Man Instructional Video_, Eastman Kodak Co.,
1988 (I can't believe it's that old!)
Emerging from his all-knowing state of yo, Tommy Smothers is the yo-yo man. Do
you remember Tommy doing his yo-yo stuff on The Smothers Brothers show?!!
Have fun!
~Judy Dishong
dishonju@oplin.lib.oh.us
Birchard Public Library
Fremont, Ohio 43420
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 17:31:27 1998
From: "Children's librarians" <children@mtlib.org>
ubject: Found it! Sugar Creek Gang
Fellow librarians:
Wow! I had dozens of responses to my query about Danny Orlis and the Sugar
Creek Gang series. Thanks to all of you who took the time to write.
The Danny Orlis books are by Bernard Palmer and the Sugar Creek Gang series
is by Paul Hutchens, both Christian books published by Moody and common in
many church libraries. Apparently the Sugar Creek Gang series are being
issued in revised form, according to the Great Christian Books catalog
(http://www.greatchristianbooks.com) The blurb says that the books are
based on the author's own childhood on the banks of Sugar Creek in Indiana
Thanks again!
Cindy Christin
Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
Bozeman, Montana 59715
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 17:46:51 1998
From: Elaine Williams <williael@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: Yo-Yo Videos
On Thu, 26 Feb 1998, Carolyn Fain wrote:
> Hi! I have a patron who is desperately looking for any videos on yo-yo's
> - specifically how to do tricks with them. I have not been able to locate
> ANY using my usual sources (Professional Media Service, Library Video,
> etc.). She did have a title for a tape she saw at another library a few
> years ago. It was called "How to Yo-Yo Like an Expert", produced
by
> Duncan in 1988.
I used to work at a library that had "Yo-Yo Man" starring The Smothers
Brothers in which (was it Dick or Tom?) there were demonstrations of
various tricks. Unfortunately, I don't have any other information about
it. Does anyone recognize this?
Elaine Williams
Youth Librarian
Lynchburg, OH
williael@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Mar 2 18:26:13 1998
From: "Smith, Jeanne - Farmington Hills" <smithjea@metronet.lib.mi.us>
Subject: stumper
I have a stumper for you! A patron came in today and wanted a book she had
read as a child 20 years ago. Here are the clues.
Pink or mauve cover (I love that one!). The story is told in the
3rd person about animals on the farm. The animals do not talk. The
reader is told about the old animals that are not around any more (ie.dog
chased a car and was hit), the present animals and the new animals (babies
or new generation), the cycle of life. Some of the ideas are horse just
got washed and then rolls in the dirt; dog who picks up stones and piles
them up somewhere else; cows that get out of the fenced in area they are
confined to, etc. That is all I have, my co-worker and I are stumped. If
anyone knows of this title please let me know. Thank-you.
Jeanne Smith
Children's Librarian
Farmington Community Library
32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(810) 848-4315
Fax: (810) 553-3228
email: smithjea@metronet.lib.mi.us
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