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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:21:03 1998
From: Susan Seaman <sseaman@nypl.north-york.on.ca>
Subject: Public CDROM stations to try out library CDROMS
I'm interested to hear from any libraries that have offered or offer
a CDROM walk-in service for patrons who wish to try out a circulating library
CDROM before borrowing it or just wish to view it or who wish to view a
CDROM product which is included in a library book (either circulating or
reference).
I'd like to know what kind of booking policy you have - drop in
(staff load immediately) or a booking for a future time (same day or next
day).
Do you require patron to sign out the CDROM before viewing - for security
reasons.
What are the expectations of staff? Do they load title & show patron how
to use help screen or do you have staff spend a longer period of time
assisting people?
How much staff time is needed to install & uninstall CDROMs on 1 station.
How many CDROM drives did you use? Single drive or tower with 2 or more
& how did this affect response time?
Also any problems you have encountered.
We would only be working with PC equipment & CDROM titles.
Please respond to me, Susan Seaman at email:
sseaman@nypl.north-york.on.ca
Many thanks
Susan Seaman sseaman@nypl.north-york.on.ca
Central Library +1 416 395-5690
"Views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect
the position of the North York Public Library."
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:21:02 1998
From: Angela Reynolds <ajrcm@teleport.com>
ubject: Summer Reading Slogan
Time to ask the collective brain for ideas for next year's summer
reading theme.
We like the idea of using dragons/medieval graphics and theme, but are
having a tough time with a good slogan. We considered something with
"quest", but did not want it to sound like the Pizza Hut program (book
quest?). Please respond to me, I will post if there is interest. As always,
TIA.
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Angela J. Reynolds
Youth Services Librarian
West Slope Community Library Opinions & comments my own...
Portland, OR
ajrcm@teleport.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:21:06 1998
From: David Conner <terrapin@halifax.com>
Subject: first time program development
I have recently been given the dubious honor of taking over the
children's program for the local public library after several years in
which it lacked drive and a sense of focus.
I am trying to build up support both among the public, both parents and
youth, and in the business community.
And with that in mind, I am preparing to mail out letters to all local
businesses and industries seeking their help in trying to rebuild the
program through their donations of both funds and in-kind services and
this is where this list comes in.
Has anyone done this before, what is the best approach, beyond the
letters and corresponding followup phone call.
Any suggestions of what to include in the letters and the best way to
phrase our requests, beyond begging for whatever they will contribute.
An idea of the extent of our past support is the extensive collection of
leftover "Happy Meal Toys" donated by fast food restaurants and this
has
been all of our help.
Our preliminary plans are for a post-summer reading party/picnic at the
local town park and are hoping for donations to help make it a success.
Any ideas, suggestions, sample letters can be emailed to me personally.
Any and all help will be appreciated.
Elizabeth Conner
Children's Coordinator
Halifax County-South Boston Regional Library
terrapin@halifax.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:21:13 1998
From: Laurie Precht CCPL <lauriep@ccpl.carr.lib.md.us>
Subject: Re: SRP hours vs books
I work in the Carroll County system in Maryland, and we encourage kids to
read (or be read to) on a daily basis. We don't count books, hours,
minutes-- just days. It works like this:
The kids come into the library and register their name, age and school on
a small piece of paper. Then we give them a brochure which they take with
them to keep track of the days they have read. This brochure has a simple
calendar inside; the kids simply mark over the days they have read
(anything, any amount of time.) It also has space for a sticker
collection, a book log (in case they want to record their favorite books)
and the rules of the Summer Reading Club.
Everytime the kids come into the library, they receive a sticker if they
bring in their reading log. (This keeps them coming into the library all
summer.)
For every seven days they have read, they may pick a prize from our
treasure chest if they bring in their reading logs. We count the "X"
marks and stamp over the seventh mark to show that they have collected
their prize.
We have the regular prizes (small toys, tattoos, etc.) for most kids;
larger size prizes for toddlers and babies (so as not to be a choking
hazard); older kids often choose bookmarks or small notepads.
There's no particular time schedule. SRC starts the first Monday after
school is let out and continues through the second week of August. All
prizes must be collected by the end of the third week in August (or there
abouts; generally a week after the last date on their log calendar.)
Sometimes we have kids who go away on vacation all summer but bring their
logs with them. When they come in during that final week of the program,
we stamp their logs as many times as is appropriate and they can collect
all of their prizes at once. Other kids come into the library every day
during the summer and collect lots of stickers and a prize every seven
days (if they've been reading.)
This is a win/win situation for us, for parents, and for the kids. We
don't go crazy counting hours or books. We just count days. Parents
don't get cranky filling out book logs. Fast readers, slow readers,
non-readers, reluctant readers all get a chance to read (or be read to)
and to be recognized for their efforts. And the kids are happy to hear us
say, "Read what you like! Just remember to read something every day."
Good luck to everyone gearing up for the SRC's this year!
Any replys can be sent to lauriep@ccpl.carr.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:20:59 1998
From: oneil <oneil@asbank.com>
Subject: Re: Library behavior in the children's dept.
I am in agreement with the idea that toys are not necessarily a good choice for
a
children's department. I also taught kindergarten/preschool and am well aware
that
toys totally distract attention from books. I do story hours at preschools now
and
am very happy when the toys are far enough away from the children so they will
not
be too distracted to listen to the stories. Most children have lots of access to
plenty of toys but not enough access to books.I think they are better served by
more
emphasis on books at the library and fewer or no toys. I do think that displays
or
models are a great idea- very entertaining and educational.
Sally O'Neil
oneil@asbank.com
LOREE Givonetti wrote:
> I know many would disagree with me on this but you really need to get rid
> of the toys. Trust me on this. I used to teach pre-K and everyday before
> storytime I learned that if I didn't shake the kids down ["o.k. you,
up
> against the wall...spread em!"] and remove all of the toys from their
> possesion, there would be no storytime. Who decided that toys were
> supposed to be part of a library collection anyway?
<snip>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:21:03 1998
From: Sarah Hudson <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
Subject: RE: Young adult/adult SRC ideas(urban legends)
Hello
Ideas for YA/Adult summer reading program:
I've heard urban myths similar to the plot of the film Single White Female,
starring Bridget Fonda. You advertise for a roommate and get a psycho killer.
I believe that is also based on a book, but I don't remember the name.
There is a website of Urban Myths and Legends, too. I just checked in
Yahoo under "urban legends". Lots of hits, including:
http://www.urbanlegends.com/
You could include these on a bibliography, or put the video and/or book
on display.
Depending on content and your internet policy, I would check out internet
sites before I let YAs on them.
Sarah
Sarah Hudson
Information Specialist
Independence Regional Library
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us
These opinions are my own, and do not reflect those of PLCMC
Does anyone have book title suggestions appropriate for young adults/adults
on modern tall tales, interesting Internet rumors, urban legends, or
anything else in this very broad vein. Many thanks for any suggestions,
improvements, comments.
Susan Withee
Reference/YA Librarian
Tippecanoe County Public Library
Lafayette, Indiana
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:21:29 1998
From: ILefkowitz <ILefkowitz@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Dawson's Creek
I have never seen Dawson's Creek so I cannot comment on that particular
representation of a school librarian, but I do watch Buffy the Vampir Slayer.
In that series, one of the main characters is Giles, the school librarian who
actually has a life. He recently had a romance with another teacher, has
amazing rapport with the kids and is sort of the best friend/confidante to the
show's title character Buffy. Now that's the kind of school librarian I would
like to have. Besides having book knowledge he is slowly embracing technology
and the usefullness of the computer and the internet. Not bad for a school
librarian as portrayed on tv.
Just my two cents
Ilene Lefkowitz
YA Librarian
Englewood Public Library (NJ)
ILefkowitz@aol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:20:58 1998
From: bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us (Bina Williams)
Subject: RE: YA Punishment Zone = the School Library.
The irony is that this show is on the same network as Buffy the Vampire
Slayer (is it immediately after Buffy?) B-the-V.S. has a very important and
YA friendly character in the form of the school librarian named Giles.
Coffee fans will recognize him as the hero in the Folger's ads....
He may be an exception.
Was that also the network that developed then dropped Party Girl as a
series?
As my boss says, the media often doesn't think of School Library MEdia
Specialists or librarians in general as real people, but as one dimensional
charicatures.
Hmmmm.... Shall we all write to Dawson's Creek's producers? Ask for an
episode where the library is viewed as a treasure trove, especially for
budding film makers?
Bina Williams
Bridgeport (CT) Public LIbrary
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From: James B. Casey
Sent: Friday, March 06, 1998 7:34 PM
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Cc: bmarcoux@ccit.arizona.edu; member-forum@ala.org
Subject: YA Punishment Zone = the School Library.
Did any librarians "out there" see the Tuesday, March 3, episode
of "Dawson's Creek"? While I would ordinarily never even think of
watching that show, I was drawn to the one hour program by the
promo that two teen boys and three girls were to be held for Saturday
detention for horrid behavior during the previous week. Naturally,
I remembered the "Breakfast Club" movie of years ago and wondered
if the place of incarceration and punishment for this tv serial
(soap opera for teens) would again be the high school library.
And, YEP! It was.
<snip>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:20:57 1998
From: Somerd <Somerd@aol.com>
Subject: Non-book checkout
How do you check out non-book materials? We are specifically interested in
ideas for checking out "backpacks" or kits that contain several items
around a
theme: books, CD-ROMs, videos, puzzles, other manipulatives, etc. These will
be family kits so they may contain items from the children's and adult areas
of the library.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:20:59 1998
From: Somerd <Somerd@aol.com>
Subject: Incentives for programs
In addition to summer reading programs, what frequent-visit programs have been
successful at your library or with programs you've done in cooperation with
other community groups? What incentives have been successful? What formats?
We are looking at family programs that tie together the art museum and library
resources via activities and experiences. Any suggestions?
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:21:01 1998
From: Somerd <Somerd@aol.com>
Subject: Family programs
Is anyone aware of models for family programs with the public library and art
museum? The Denver Art Museum and Denver Public Library are developing family
progams that build on existing art programs for youth and connecting these
programs to the library resources. Has anyone had experience with this type of
programming? Suggestions for tie-ins? Activities?
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 13:20:57 1998
From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@zelda.walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
ubject: Re: censorship
No one has ever in my life called me a timid soul. And the bunned,
bespectacled founders of our profession whose image is much maligned,
weren't either.
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 Sun Mar 8 19:24:15 1998
From: chdept.lib@baraboo.com (Baraboo Public Library Children's Dept.)
ubject: TV-Turnoff Announcement
>****************************************************
>
>During the week of April 22-28, 1998, thousands of schools
>across the country will join together in a coordinated effort in
>which millions of individuals will leave their TV sets off for
>seven days. The fourth annual National TV-Turnoff Week is
>sponsored by TV-Free America and is endorsed by more than 44
>national organizations, including the American Medical
>Association, the American Federation of Teachers and the National
>Association for the Education of Young Children.
>
>To learn how to organize a TV-Turnoff in your school,
>library or community, contact: TV-Free America, 1611 Connecticut
>Avenue, NW Suite 3A, Washington, DC 20009 Tel: (202) 887-0436
>Fax: (202) 518-5560 Email: tvfa@essential.org. TVFA will help
>you get started and, for a $10 donation, send you an "Organizer's
>Kit" that includes a guidebook, posters, bumper stickers, pledge
>cards, substitute activities, articles, essays and much more!
>
>
>Monte Burke <mburke@essential.org>
>TV-Free America
>1611 Connecticut Avenue, NW
>Suite 3A
>Washington, DC 20009
>(202) 887-0436
>http://www.essential.org/orgs/tvfa
>
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 19:24:15 1998
From: Michele Boniscavage <boni6013@jupiter.rowan.edu>
Subject: Introducing myself
My name is Michele Boniscavage. I am an Elementary school librarian. I
work in one of the most poverty stricken areas in the country, Camden, NJ.
I am a MLS student at Rowan University and I was just published this month
for the first time in School Library Media Activities Monthly. I have
signed on to this list as part of an assignment for the Young Adult Lit
class I'm taking. One of my final projects will be on the topic of
slavery in YA lit. I have purchased Slave Dancer, Letters from a Slave
Girl, and two books by Julius Lester. To make my project well rounded
perhaps you could recommend some others. Thank you.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 19:24:15 1998
From: Sarah Howard <showard@mail.coin.missouri.edu>
Subject: BOOK SEARCH
Book from the 1970's. Boy runs away from home. has a certain
number of lollipops, combs, and tangerines seem to play a big part. In
fact there might be a tangerine island involved.
The fact that he has a certain number of objects seems to be important.
That is all the patron remembered. Please respond to me directly, thank
you very much.
Sarah Howard
showard@mail.coin.missouri.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 19:24:20 1998
From: "Erin V. Helmrich" <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Young adult/adult SRC ideas
A GREAT author for "urban myths" is Jan Harold Brunvand. One of his
titles is "The Choking Doberman and other 'new' urban legends." He's
fantastic and has at least 4 - 5 titles. There are a ton of stories that
YA's would love - many of which have become staples in folklore
collections, but lots of new ones too. Good luck!
Erin V. Helmrich M.L.S.
Youth Services/Young Adult Librarian
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
Phone: (248) 541-1470
e-mail: helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us
Fax: (248) 545-6220
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 19:25:01 1998
From: Cindy Sampson Fleet <ae754@chebucto.ns.ca>
Subject: Stumper - giant vegetables, etc.
I have a patron who is looking for a picture book she read as a child in
the 70's. A family lives on a farm and everything they grow is
enormous. In addition to the usual things planted, they plant objects
which also grow to be enormous. For example, a button would grow into an
enormous button. (The patron can't remember if a button was actually in the
story, but gave this as an example.)
I have checked A to Zoo, our OPAC, and the brains of 3 librarians in our
system! It is not the Enormous Turnip.
Please send replies directly to me. TIA
Cindy Sampson Fleet
ae754@chebucto.ns.ca
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sun Mar 8 19:25:08 1998
From: Elaine Williams <williael@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Whereabouts of Elaine McGuire
Does Elaine McGuire, former YA librarian at Findlay-Hancock Public Library
in Ohio, still subscribe to PUBYAC? I would like to attempt your famous
Eyeball Golf program, and I need some tips. TIA!
Elaine Williams
Youth Librarian
Lynchburg, OH
williael@oplin.lib.oh.us
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