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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:48 1998
From: "Bridgett Johnson" <bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
Subject: charges for library programs
I have written grants for our SRP's to local
organization(like the Jaycees, Kiwanis etc), so that we don't have to
charge anything. They have always come through and are glad to do it
for the publicity and good will. They are easy grants to write but
usually have deadlines. Call around. Good Luck.
Bridgett Johnson,Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library, 701 W. Main, Lewistown, Montana 59457
(406) 538 - 8559 bridgett@lewis-carnegie-lib.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:47 1998
From: Terry Herblin <therblin@fones.cals.lib.ar.us>
Subject: disney thanks
Many thanks to everyone who sent me information about cataloging disney
books. It is out of my hands but I'm sure that the collective wisdom and
experience of pubyac will impact on the final decision. Thanks again for
your speedy and informative replies. If anyone is interested, I will
summarize.
Terry Herblin
Central Arkansas Library System
therblin@cals.lib.ar.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:46 1998
From: Susan Price-Stephens <susan.price-stephens@treasure.lpl.london.on.ca>
Subject: Public Performance Video Sources -Reply
There is a Canadian publication that comes out each year entitled PPR
Guide: the Professions' Guide to Public Performance Rights for
Children's Video in Canada. There must be an equivalent publication
available in the US. It is a very useful guide. It lists individual
titles and who holds the rights, series & collections, studios &
agents.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:47 1998
From: "Siti, Beverly" <siti8537@rowan.edu>
Subject: libraries/homeschoolers
Hello!
I work in a small public library in a suburb of Philadelphia. Over
the past few years, our staff has been approached for materials by
parents who are homeschooling their children. We've been able to
help them so far, but it seems as if their requests are coming more
rapidly. They are frequently in need of new materials, and our
budget constraints are making it more and more difficult to honor
their requests.
I've done a little reading on the subject, and I've learned that
some libraries are developing special programs just for homeschooled
students. I'd be interested in hearing from any of you who have
dealt with this issue. What, if any, policies have you established
in dealing with homeschoolers and their parents? Do you provide any
special services, programs, or functions for them besides providing
them with materials?
Thanks for any help and advice you can offer!
Beverly Siti
Siti8537@Rowan.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:48 1998
From: Edward Stevens <applegate13@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Volunteer Recognition
The San Jose Public Library arranged with a talented staff photographer
to make portrait quality large photographs of volunteers in black and
white. One copy was displayed in the outlet where the volunteer worked;
another was given to the volunteer.
It was a popular treat for the volunteers. Many of our volunteers were
women, living alone, who had not had phoographs taken in many years.
They had copies made for their family.
I was especially touched to speak at a memorial service for one of the
volunteers only to find the library's photograph was the one the family
chose to display.
This project took some coordination and a few re-takes but was well
worth the time spent.
Becky Stevens
applegate13@earthlink.net
Jacksonville, OR
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:50 1998
From: Storylady1 <Storylady1@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Volunteer recognition
Our library does this and it works out great. Volunteers can select the book
of their choice or we pick a new book and put the book plate with their name
in it. It is a great way to show them our appreciation and those checking out
the books sometime ask how they can get their name in a book as well.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:48 1998
From: Andrew Finkbeiner <andrewf@sinnfree.org>
Subject: re: age appropriate programming
On March 11, Chris Harbison wrote, "Every time I plan a program for
specific ages, I tend to get younger children wanting to participate."
Chris, maybe you could get general instead of specific. There was a
wonderful program at PLA last week called "Multiage Children's Programming:
Serving the Developmental Needs of Young Library Patrons" by Viki
Ash-Geisler, Martha Edmundson and Molly Krukewitt. These presenters
encouraged programming for the widest possible range of ages. They noted
that a multiage group has the same kind of age ranges found in families and
that it provides opportunities for older children to help younger children.
As far as format, the book sharing anchors other open-ended activities
that encourage creative expression and individual meaning-making (like art
projects--not crafts).
One of the presenters said that it's important to accept the fact that a
multiage program will be much different than a program designed for one age
group, but that it is good for the children. Montessori programs have been
doing multiage grouping forever. Many day cares are now recognizing the
benefits of multiage grouping.
I do not intend to turn all of my programming into multiage offerings. I
know that there is value in programming for specific developmental stages.
(I'm sure the presenters would agree!) But I do intend to offer more
programs that are specifically intended for multiage groups, with parents
attending. This would at least give the parent an option when you need to
stick to your age restrictions.
If you are interested in more information, there is a website of the
presentation at:
http://venus.twu.edu/~f_ash/multiage.html
It includes guidelines and sample programs for younger children and older
children. Best wishes!
Andrew Finkbeiner
Rockford (IL) Public Library
andrewf@sinnfree.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:51 1998
From: Elec librn <Eleclibrn@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Censorship comments
Hi, this is Charles Harmon responding to the post below. Ms. Johnson raises a
perspective on collection development that I want to respond to. She
attributes the relative frequency of some titles in public library youth
collections to differing philosophies, attitudes, etc.
I'd like to assert that it's the responsibility of all librarians to provide
materials based on patron needs, wants, etc. in spite of our own personal
beliefs, principles, etc. While I found Rush Limbaugh to be repulsive, I did
buy his book when I was in a library. Likewise, I think it's important that
children have access to books that show different family structures even if
the youth librarian has problems accepting, tolerating, or supporting those
structures.
Ultimately, IMHO, it is this librarian's responsibility to *all* community
members that distnguishes our constitutional republic from a theocracy that
FFL, etc. seem incapable of grasping.
Charles Harmon
Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.
In a message dated 98-03-16 20:20:40 EST, Johnson, Deidre wrote:
<<
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 98 21:02:00 PST
From: "Johnson, Deidre" <djohnson@wcupa.edu>
Subject: Re: Censorship comments
>I'm not a librarian, but I do frequent a number of libraries and see the
>contents of the children's departments. Perhaps the librarians who
>participate in PUBYAC are more liberal in their selection policies than the
>rest of the world, or perhaps I only frequent conservative libraries, but
>I've seen far more libraries *without* books like _Daddy's Roommate_,
>_Heather Has Two Mommies_, and even many of the Francesca Lia Block
>_Weetzie Bat_ series than I have seen with them. It's wonderful to hear
librarians
> defending freedom to read, but it seems a little unjust to hear them
>criticizing those who point out that not all librarians support this
> perspective. In light of the recent discussion of _Dawson's Creek_ on this
>list, I'd humbly suggest that no one image of librarians will fit all those
> working in the field, any more than one image of teachers, writers, or any
>other professional is accurate. Different values, different situations,
>different philosophies...
>
> Deidre Johnson
>djohnson@wcupa.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:50 1998
From: Lesley Gaudreau <lesley@sealib.org>
Subject: Re: chat houses
Hi Bridgett,
We have had some luck with http://www.freetown.com but some of the
"rooms" are safer than others. the "under8een" room is
pretty good.
Please _do_ post a list of results. Many of us are struggling with the
same issue.
lesley
Lesley Gaudreau
YA/Ref Librarian
Seabrook Library
lesley@sealib.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:51 1998
From: Sandy Cope <scope@waukesha.lib.wi.us>
ubject: Re: Storytime seating
At 01:59 PM 3/13/98 -0500, you wrote:
>How do you seat children for storytime? We are in the process of
>remodeling the library and was thinking of trying something new. Right now
>we use carpet squares...but they are big and heavy and children tend to
>bonk themselves or each other when putting them away. I've seen some
>interlocking bench type chairs, or maybe dining room table chair pads...Any
>ideas? Thanks!
>
>Kara
>
>--
>Kara Cervelli
>Perry Public Library
>3753 Main St. Perry, OH 44081
>cp804@cleveland.freenet.edu
>
Our FRIENDS group purchased colorful rugs for our story area. We have a
round one (9 feet in diameter) and a rectangular one (9 x 12). The kids
just sit on the floor on these rugs. They are really bright and cheery.
We got ours from the Lakeshore Learning Materials Catalog (800-421-5354)
although we have seen them in other catalogs, too.
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[These opinions are mine and do not necessarily represent those
of the Waukesha Public Library or the City of Waukesha]
Sandra Cope <scope@waukesha.lib.wi.us>
Waukesha Public LIbrary
321 Wisconsin Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:48 1998
From: Siwak <siwakk@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: Teen mystery night
Hi Tina,
For the last three years we have had a Mystery Night at our library in
which staff members/volunteers play suspects and teens interrogate them.
ALA wrote the first one and I've written the other two. If you'd like a
fax of the ALA mystery or info about mine, let me know. They don't sound
exactly like the "Mystery in a Box" that you are describing.
Karen J. Siwak
<siwakk@sls.lib.il.us>
Tinley Park Public Library
17101 71st Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-0160
On Fri, 13 Mar 1998, Tina Diab wrote:
> I have recently been hired at a small library that has a tradition of doing
a
> Teen mystery night during National Library Week. As the only Youth Services
> Librarian, I am helping to plan this with the Adult Librarian (who has also
> recently been hired). Help! We've briefly spoken to someone who worked
> on it last year. Sounds like they expanded on the "Mystery story you
buy in a
> box." The Teens know their character ahead of time and come dressed as
the
> part. But the staff someone hid clues in books in the library.
>
> If you have any ideas of what has (or hasn't) worked we'd really appreciate
> hearing about them.
>
> If you'd rather send responses directly to me, you can email me at:
> tdiab@chelsea.lib.mi.us
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:48 1998
From: "Diana Fausto" <faus1467@rowan.edu>
Subject: censorship
Hi! I just need to know if anyone could name some sources that I
might be able to use to cite information on banned books,
particularly I Am The Cheese. And why was this book so controversial?
I read it and would not recommend it for young adults because of the
psychological trauma that the character undergoes throughout the
story. Anything would help. Thank you!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:49 1998
From: "Erin V. Helmrich" <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: banning chat lines
We have a problem that I haven't see addressed. Our policy states that an
invidual may only use the Internet 2 times with a limit of 30 minutes if
someone is waiting. Here's the problem we have: we have two teens who have
dropped out/been kicked out of school. They sit and use
the Internet ALL day using chat lines. The problem is that although our
childrens' room is busy it doesn't get people wanting to use the Internet
usually until after 3:00 so these boys can feasibly sit at the computer
for 5-7 hours (and have). THe discipline problems and constant
monitoring of their language/behavior is a whole other problem, but it
has added to the stress. This has been going on since about November.
In recent weeks it seems to have subsided, for one boy has been going to a
nearby community college because he doesn't get "harassed" by staff
(and
the computer is faster) and one may have returned to school. It is very
obvious to me that if we didn't have chat lines they probably wouldn't be
here - that is ALL they use.
Erin V. Helmrich
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 Tue Mar 17 10:42:48 1998
From: Wejohnso <Wejohnso@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Censorship comments
Three cheers! for Deidre Johnson's gracious remarks about controversial
books.
No freedom is unlimited, because of the potential every freedom has to
cause damage. I lthink St. Paul's advice to the Philippians is apt for
librarians: "...[W]hatsoever things are true ... honest ... just ... pure
...
lovely ... of good report; if there be any virtue ... any praise, think on
these things."
Wayne J.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:51 1998
From: "Siti, Beverly" <siti8537@rowan.edu>
Subject: teen lit.websites
Hello,
I'm creating a literature pathfinder for my
jr./sr. high students, and I'd like to include some
pertinent websites they could use. Can anyone
offer addresses for sites with a focus on teen
reading interests?
Thank you!
Beverly Siti
Siti8537@Rowan.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:51 1998
From: PUB_YAC@mln.lib.ma.us
Subject: websites for ya's
check out Voices of Youth Advocates February 1998 issue:Web sites for young
adults and their librarians, p. 378 etc. They have some good ideas.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 11:37:58 1998
From: oneil <oneil@asbank.com>
Subject: Re: Storytime seating
I like to let the children sit on the bare floor or on a big rug for story
time. It saves argument over who got what color carpet square and makes for
less confusion. They can sit much closer to me than if they were in chairs, and
I like having them as close as possible. It makes for good group participation
and really helps the children pay attention to the stories.
Sally O'Neil
oneil@asbank.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 12:31:40 1998
From: Sally Goodroe <sgoodroe@stic.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Spanish books
I have seen others respond to requests for Spanish language jobbers. We
work very successfully with Lectorum Publications in New York. They
work closely with publishers from Mexico, Spain and South America, some
with Central America and offer a good catalog and a good selection.
Their 800 number is 1-800-345-5946. They offer school & library
discounts, which I don't think Ninos does. Also many more American
publishers are translating books, so titles are available from folks
like Baker & Taylor and Ingram. Another jobber I worked with
successfully in my previous job was Bilingual Publications. They do
well getting titles from Central America and Mexico.
--
Sally Goodroe, Children's Specialist
Harris County Public Library, Houston
713-749-9031 FAX 713-749-9090
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Mar 17 13:29:30 1998
From: ILefkowitz <ILefkowitz@aol.com>
Subject: Re: banning chat lines
I normally don't quote other peoples posts when replying, but this time called
for an exception.
<< The librarian in charge of computers wants a similar restrictions
because
the Middle School kids are "wasting" the machines doing signs and
banners and
are noisy while doing them, disturbing the older people doing
"serious" work.
He actually called that age patron "brats" in a memo. While I take
issue
with denigrating an
entire age group that way, I have to admit that they earned the
designation fair and square. >>
As a Young Adult librarian who works mainly with middle school and high school
students, I know firsthand how loud they can be. The librarian in charge of
your computers has no right designating thier work as frivolous and the work
of older patrons "serious". To the middle schooler who is doing a
school
project and needs a sign or a banner, it is just as serious. Older patrons do
thier share of frivolous work too.
Calling YAs "brats" in a memo is unprofessional and offensive. While
they
might be loud and boisterous, that is part of being a young adult. Very often
in our library, the older patrons make more noise than the YAs do. Give the
YAs a little slack, for the most part the students have been in school for six
or seven hours where they are not allowed to talk, stretch, or move.
Coming to the library for many of them is not something they are doing because
they want to, Mom and Dad may tell them to go to the library and stay there
until one of them gets home. At least that is the situation at our library.
Yes when they first arrive after school it is loud and chaotic. We simply
remind them that this is a library and they need to be quiet. We might have
to remind them five or six times, but when treated with respect and a friendly
attitude, they settle down.
Ilene Lefkowitz
Young Adult Librarian
Englewood Public Library
ILefkowitz@aol.com
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