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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:18:32 1998
From: KJAlley <KJAlley@aol.com>
Subject: YA cd-rom
My library is going to be purchising a few YA CD-ROMs for our YA patrons.
Does anyone have a favorite? We currently have a few educational games and
Encarta.
Thanks in advance.
Janette Alley
KJAlley@aol.com
Martin County Library System
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:18:31 1998
From: "Diana Fausto" <faus1467@rowan.edu>
Subject: mystery/suspense
Hello! I am doing a project for a young adult literature class where
I must be a "mini-expert" on a subject. I chose mystery/suspense as
my area and need to begin some research on books. Any ideas, book
titles, films, short stories, websites or articles would be greatly
appreciated. I need some direction with this and isn't there a
website or something for ALAN Reviews or ALA Journals?
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:18:31 1998
From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: Re: libraries/homeschoolers
Hi Beverly, and all,
I am responding to the list, because this seems to be an ongoing and
increasing service in libraries. I began offering "classes" to the
local homeschool families a few years ago. Mainly they consisted of a
tour of the building, with concentration on the parenting, childrens and
education materials available. I has now blossomed into a structured
series of visits. The classes are held once a month, with myself doing
the grade up to 5 and the YA librarian takes the 6th and up. We cover
all of the different skills (catalog, internet, periodical searches,
reference searches, biblio. work, etc.). It is working out very well,
and I have added many new titles to supplement the Homeschool collection
(interfiled with the parenting books). Of course, there's never enough,
so I am always looking for more.
Hope this helps.
Lorie
--
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Lorie J. O'Donnell
odonnell@borg.com
http://www.borg.com/~odonnell/index.html
"I hope we never lose sight of one thing.
That this was all started by a mouse" Walt Disney
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:18:32 1998
From: "Sarah Flowers" <flowers@ibm.net>
Subject: Re: Banning chat rooms
I just want to weigh in on this one and agree with several other =
posters: especially if you have a time limit on your Internet =
computers, what difference does it make what anyone is using their time =
for? I've read Acceptable Use Policies that call for limiting use for =
"research" or "library-related" purposes. Well, who's to say
that a =
13-year-old's time in a chat room isn't "research"? That chat room is
=
certainly as important to him as other sites are to the 45-year-old who =
is checking on his investments. =20
Not long ago, a middle-aged woman was waiting impatiently for a free =
computer so she could do some research on how to advertise a product on =
the Web. She started making loud comments about "that kid just playing =
around." I calmly said (and repeated, and repeated) that he could do =
whatever he wanted with his 30 minutes, just as she could with hers. =
When she finally got on, she was still grumbling about how this poor kid =
was wasting the use of the machine. I finally got fed up and said to =
her, "Well, you know, someone could see what you're doing and say, 'Why =
is she using the computer for just shopping?'" She said, indignantly, =
"I'm not shopping! I'm doing research!" I said, "Yes, well, I
guess =
it's all in how you look at it, isn't it? And you can certainly use =
your half-hour for whatever you want." She subsided at that point.
Later, the kid came over to me and said, "I wasn't playing, you know; I =
was looking something up." I said to him, "Hey, you weren't doing =
anything wrong. It wasn't any of her business what you were doing. You =
were fine." Why should his learning experience--whether it's chat =
rooms, e-mail, rap lyrics, or making his own web site--be of less value =
than that woman's?
Sarah Flowers
Adult Program Librarian
Morgan Hill (CA) Public Library
flowers@ibm.net
sflowers@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us
All standard disclaimers apply
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:18:39 1998
From: "Joanne Cimato" <jcimato@sau21.k12.nh.us>
ubject: Re: school library cooperation with public library, how to
RE: School and Public Library Cooperation
Centre School is a public K-2 school with over 500 students. In an attempt
to share limited resources, energy and expertise, the SCHOOL LIBRARIAN,
CHILDRENS LIBRARIAN at the public library, and the SCHOOL'S READING
SPECIALIST met in September to discuss our goals for the year. Some of
goals include: helping students make connections between their school and
public library and promote the joy of reading to parents as well as students.
Our theme for the year is CENTRE OF IT ALL...READ!
We kicked off the year with a program in September just for
parents. The program Ready, Set, Read Aloud! was presented in the evening.
We discussed the importance of reading aloud to your child. Refreshments
and baby-sitting were provided by the PTA. We also gave away books and
gift certificates provided by local book stores, as well as
pencil and waterbottles which displayed our theme Centre of it all...READ!
Over fifty parents attended. They filled out surveys which helped us plan
for other programs.
OTHER JOINT PROJECTS:
bibliographies
author visits
puppeteer/storyteller-evening family program
Read Across America Day
National Library Week
Summer Reading List
FACTORS WHICH HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR SUCCESS:
location of the public library-across the street
supportive Children's Room staff at the public library
the SCHOOL LIBRARIAN is a former Children's Librarian
the CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN is a former School Librarian
Knowledgeable and dedicated READING SPECIALIST
Joanne G. Cimato
Centre School Elementary
Hampton, NH
School Librarian
<jcimato@sau21.k12.nh.us>
Phone: 603-926-8706
Fax: 603-926-1177
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:18:38 1998
From: Jean Hewlett <hewlett@usfca.edu>
Subject: Beowulf stumper - found it, thanks for the help
Many thanks to everyone who responded to my question seeking a modern
retelling of Beowulf that had been loved by my son. With your
assistance, we were able to identify the version he wanted as "Beowulf:
A New Telling" by Robert Nye. My local public library doesn't have it
(at least not in a cataloged copy), but I was able to order both a
paperback and a hardback copy from amazon.com. This is a great version
for 9-12 year old boys--if you aren't familiar with it, you might want
to read the review posted on the amazon web site.
Many people recommended other versions that also sound wonderful--I had
no idea there were so many available. Several people recommended the
picture book Beowulf by Kevin Crossly-Holland, illustrated by Charles
Keeping; the longer Beowulf Retold by Rosemary Sutcliff, also
illustrated by Keeping; or the tale from the monster's point of
view--Grendel by John Gardener. Also suggested were By His Own Might:
the Battles of Beowulf by Dorothy Hosford, and a verse translation by
Ian Serraillier.
Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System
nbclsref@sonic.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:18:37 1998
From: Jean Hewlett <hewlett@usfca.edu>
Subject: Stumper - personal modesty - found it, thanks for the help
I received only one suggestion for my stumper seeking books about
personal modesty that were suitable for a six year old. Many thanks to
Nancy Evans of the Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library, who suggested My
Body Is Private by Linda W. Girard (Morton Grove:Albert Whitman & Co.,
1984, ISBN 0807553204). We sent a copy to the patron, and so far as I
know she was very pleased.
Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System
nbclsref@sonic.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:18:55 1998
From: "Susan Catalano MHV (978) 373-1586" <catalano@mvlc.lib.ma.us>
Subject: Young Adult Authors Bios Website
Does anyone have a particularly good website for biographical
information on Young Adult Authors? Recommendations
will be greatly appreciated. I am looking for sites that the kids
can go into to learn about their favs!
Thanks, Sue Catalano
Haverhill Public Library
Haverhill MA 01830
catalano@mvlc.lib.ma.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:19:03 1998
From: "Susan Catalano MHV (978) 373-1586" <catalano@mvlc.lib.ma.us>
Subject: Re: BIB: Audiobooks for Teens
Does anyone know if I can purchase a copy of Face On the Milk Carton
in audio at all?? Last week I called 6 dealers listed in Booklist and
not one of them sold them? If you bought, let me know where you got it!
Thanks,
Sue Catalano
Haverhill Public Library
Haverhill MA
catalano@mvlc.lib.ma.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:19:05 1998
From: Maria Wegscheid <mwegsche@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
Subject: sticky things song
We're doing a science-based preschool storytime, special deluxe one hour
version. Our theme is things that stick: magnets, static electricity, velcro.
We have our activites, and our stories (more or less). Does anyone have
any suggestions for songs or fingerplays dealing with anything that sticks
to something else? I wouldn't object to book suggestions, either, since
they may be better than what we have.
Thanks in advance.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Maria J. Wegscheid
Bettendorf (IA) Public Library
mwegsche@libby.rbls.lib.il.us
Views expressed by the author do not necessarily represent those of the
Bettendorf Public Library.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:21:08 1998
From: medchild@jcls.org (Medford Children's Department)
ubject: Parent Resources Shelf
We could use some help with parenting resources from those of you with a
special "Parenting Resources Shelf". We have had a Parenting Shelf for
a
couple of years, but the criteria for adding titles to it have become fuzzy,
and we want to bring it back into focus. If you separate your parenting
resources from the regular collection, would you be good enough to answer
some of the following questions?
1) What are your criteria for adding to this special
collection?(i.e. Do you stick to parenting issues only, or
add some titles of interest to teachers?)
2) What special designation do you give the collection? (I.e.
What does it say on the computer that alerts patrons to the
fact these are in a special collection?)
3) Is your Parenting Resources Shelf housed in the Adult Dept
or the Children's Dept? Why?
4) How large is your Parenting Resources Shelf? (# volumes)
5) What are some of the topics that parents ask for most?
I will be most grateful for any ideas/feedback you can give us. TIA
Patt Colwell
Children's Librarian
Jackson County Library Services
Medford, Oregon
<medchild@jcls.org>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:21:17 1998
From: PUB_YAC@mln.lib.ma.us
Subject: RE:TEEN WEB SITES
SEE VOYA FEBRUARY 1998
DONNA DODSON
WATERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
MASSACHUSETTS
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:21:34 1998
From: Jane Casto <jcasto@clsn1269.cumberland.lib.nc.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #243
Concerning the two suspended boys on chat for several hours during the
day...do you have a policy on disruptive behavior that could be used to
help control their behavior. At my system, we have a 'one warning
and out for the day' policy on disruptive bevahior that helps us deal with
this type of situation. Certainly loud talking or obscene language
qualifies here.
__________________________________________________________________________
| Jane Casto |
| Librarian II |
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| Mail: Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center |
| Cliffdale Branch Library |
| 6882 Cliffdale Road |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina 28314-1975 |
| |
| E-Mail: jcasto@cumberland.lib.nc.us |
| http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us |
| |
| Phone: (910) 864-2600 |
| Fax: (910) 487-9090 |
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:21:56 1998
From: Naughyde <Naughyde@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Disney Thanks
It shouldn''t make a difference HOW you catalog the Disney books as long as
you shelf them as a unit in a high traffic area. What a better grabber into
the children's area that a shelf, with covers displayed, of Disney books. Use
those brandnames!
Patrick Jones
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:22:41 1998
From: Chris Ochipinti <ochi@erols.com>
Subject: Re: Teen mystery night
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.
Tina, My library has planned to host a teen mystery night. We obtained a kit
entitled "How to Host a Teen Mystery" from
Decipher, Inc.
P.O. Box 56
Norfolk,VA 23501
The item #92 is for 8 players; ages 12 - 17. The kit provides a
cassette tape revealing details of the mystery; a host guide with
instructions, clues, name tags, etc. Time suggested is about 3 to 4
hours with time for snacks. Hope this helps.
Betty Ochipinti
Gloucester Co. Library
Ochi1383@rowan.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:23:01 1998
From: pat lorenzo <pcl9768@sgi.net>
Subject: Seeking suggestions: name for new bookmobile
Our library's Bookmobile Department is preparing to launch a new program
- a preschool bookmobile which will provide full on-site library service
(including book circulation, mini-storytime presentations, library
instruction, etc.) to more than 50 Head Start classrooms throughout the
county.
At the present time, we are in the final design phase and are
seeking suggestions for a name and possible exterior graphics logo.
Several ideas have been mentioned, but we'd like something which is both
appealing to preschoolers and distinctive. If you have a suggestion,
please drop me an e-mail (pcl9768@sgi.net) before our graphics deadline
of March 25th. I'll be very happy to share information with others who
may be interested and/or post results to the list. Thanks in advance!
Pat Lorenzo, Children's Librarian
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:24:28 1998
From: "Carole Fiore"<cfiore@mail.dos.state.fl.us>
Subject: Storytime seating -- disabilities awareness
All storytime programs should be designed so that they are
inclusive. Therefore, please remember that not all children
have the ability to sit on the floor. Children with
physical disabilities may have difficulty getting down on
and/or standing up from the floor. Allow those children who
require accommodation to participate in your program to sit
on chairs (or in their wheelchairs) at the back or side of
the group so they do not block the vision of other children
who are seated on the floor. You may want to have a few
extra chairs available so that children without disabilities
can be at the same height and so that there is less stigma
to being seated in a chair. We want all children to be able
to participate as fully as possible in all our programs.
Carole
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:24:47 1998
From: Charlotte Lesser <clesser@keene.edu>
Subject: Diaper changing stations
Greetings from snowy New Hampshire - is Spring really only 4 days away?!
We are considering installing a diaper changing unit in our public
women's bathroom and wondered about the "hidden" issues. I would love
to
hear from any of you that have a wall mounted pull down type.
My questions are:
1) Do they require extra cleaning or attention?
2) How do your maintenance/cleaning people deal with them?
3) Are the public generally considerate of them?
4) Do you provide any special place for diaper disposal or do they go in
the regular trash can?
Any other input would be gratefully received!
Thanks -
Charlotte Lesser
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Charlotte Lesser Phone (603) 352-0157
Head of Youth & Community Services Fax (603) 352-1101
Keene Public Library email clesser@keene.edu
60 Winter St.
Keene NH 03431
Check out the Youth Dept. Home page on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/library/jyouth.htm
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:25:14 1998
From: "Sean P. S. George" <aftrtht@accesscom.net>
Subject: HIT: Summer Reading Incentive Programs
I apologize for the delay in posting these responses back to the list.
Shortly after my original request, I had a minor life event that took
the majority of my time (I got married), and then I was out of town for
a week. Now that I am back at work, I would like to express my sincere
thanks for the many responses I received. The branch supervisors in my
system have decided to change both the structure of the program and the
nature of the incentives that we give. This summer we will be counting
time spent reading, and will be giving certificates and medals for the
two levels of acheivement that we established.
I posted a question to the PUBYAC listserv in late January 1998
concerning summer reading programs. I was interested in both the
structure of reading incentive systems (i.e. what is measured, and what
increments do children have to attain in order to get rewarded) and the
nature of the incentives given (i.e., what items are used as
"prizes").
I got a total of 24 responses from librarians (and one bookseller) all
over the U.S., illustrating the wide variety of methods that have been,
or are being used. In the interest of Ranganathan's 4th "Law of
Librarianship" ("Save the time of the reader."), I will try to
summarize
them here. If you want all of the responses as I received them (about
40 KB of text), I would be glad to send it, just let me know.
Regarding the structure of incentive programs, the methods varied as
follows (the number in parentheses indicates how many of the 24
respondents prefer that method):
- only counting titles completed (1)
- only counting pages read (0)
- only counting time spent reading (18)
- letting the children set their own goal and/or choose their own method
(7)
- counting points, earned for participating in designated activities (1)
The reason the numbers add up to 27, rahter than 24, is that a few of
the respondents said they had experienced success with more than one
method. Clearly, the majority of respondents favored counting time
spent reading. In fact, of those who prefered letting children set
their own goals, all but one indicated that counting time was one of the
methods that their participants frequently used. The rationale for
measuring time generally centered around the fact that it "evens the
playing field," encouraging kids to read habitually, and at their own
level, rather than reading below their level to rack up a high number of
titles quickly so they can get the top prize and be done. Naturally the
details of how each library implemented their preferred method differed
quite a bit. Again, I would be happy to send the actual responses to
anyone interested.
Regarding the nature of rewards given, following are the various
practices (and the number of "votes" for each). "Prizes"
refers to
inexpensive toys, merchandise, etc., including books or bookstore gift
certificates, whether purchased with library funds, or donated by local
businesses. "Awards" refers to certificates, ribbons, etc., whether
purchased or donated, as well as accumulating stamps/stickers on a chart
or log.
- prizes only by level (6)
- prizes only by drawing (1)
- prizes only by sale/auction (1)
- prizes by level and drawing (6)
- awards only by level (3)
- awards and prizes, both only by level (3)
- awards by level and prizes by drawing (1)
This time the numbers add up to 21 rather than 24, because some of the
respondents only discussed the structure of their programs, and did not
mention the nature of their incentives. Obviously there was a wide
range of possibilities, though the trend is toward giving prizes rather
than awards. As one might expect, the success of a particular method
depnds largely on the community's reaction. Among the resondents that I
have classified as giving prizes, however, there was a definite
distinction between book-related items vs. non-book-related items. That
is, some librarians give only paperbacks, bookbags, bookstore gift
certificates, etc. as prizes. Others may or may not include these types
of book-related items along with other small toys, merchandise, or gift
certificates, in their prize offerings.
There are several issues that surround both the structure and the
nature of the incentives given, many of which may be familiar or
self-evident. Some of these concerns are practical problems, such as
relative cost, relative uneasiness in soliciting donations, availability
of resources, amount of preparation effort, staff time involved, and of
course the response from the children and their parents. More
philosophical issues tend to revolve mainly around the nature of the
incentives, and echo such sentiments as "reading as its own reward"
and
"reward reading with reading" on one side, versus "give 'em what
they
want" and "do whatever it takes to attract participation" on the
other.
Whatever your circumstances and philosophy, however, I hope that this
survey of options is helpful.
Finally, I want to thank all of those who responded to my query. Based
on the responses, I was able to persuade the branch supervisors in my
system to change both the structure (from counting books to counting
time) and the nature of incentives (from inexpensive prizes to awards)
for our summer reading program this year. If anyone wants to see the 24
actual reponses, please let me know.
--
<><><><><><><><><><>
Sean P. S. George
Youth Services Coordinator
East Regional Branch Manager
St. Charles Parish Library
504-764-2366
aftrtht@accesscom.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:25:24 1998
From: pauls@sfpl.lib.ca.us (PAUL SIGNORELLI--DIRECTOR, VOLUNTEER SERVICES)
Subject: Volunteer Recognition
Sorry for the delay in responding; not sure this is much different than what
you do, but...
This will be the fifth year that the Friends of the San Francisco Public
Library provides money for a volunteer recognition event coinciding with
National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Using the money the Friends provide, I
hire a string quartet (wonderful students) from the San Francisco Conservatory
of Music, and hire a caterer who brings in light snacks, plenty of cookies,
and a variety of beverages. The event runs from 2 - 4 pm, the caterer makes
the room look fabulous, and the volunteers are free to come in for the food,
entertainment, and BRIEF presentations from a variety of speakers
(approximately 10 - 15 minutes from staff, and then the keynote
"speaker").
A new twist this year: the keynote "speaker" will actually be four or
five
volunteers talking about their experiences. I'm still in the process of
deciding who will be invited in; since Volunteer Services arranges the event
and tries to invite volunteers from ALL the volunteer programs (Volunteer
Services, Friends of the Library, City Guides, Project Read, and the Library
Foundation), I'm looking for volunteers with at least two affiliations to
stress the cross-over between these various Library programs.
Hope this helps.
--Paul Signorelli
Director, Volunteer Services
San Francisco Public Library
(415) 557-4280
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 14:26:08 1998
From: Barb Scott <scottba@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Storytime Ideas/Architectural Ideas...
Fellow Pubyaccers:
I have a couple of ideas that I would like to throw out to the
vastness of your knowledge (no sense reinventing the wheel if I can help
it!). You may reply directly to my e-mail address, which I will list
below. Here are my questions:
1. My director and I are trying to find ways to break up the sameness of
story hour, specifically at the end after stories, etc. are done. For
many years, we have provided the children with coloring sheets that relate
to whatever theme. We are trying to get away from doing this weekly. We
already do a craft one time a month with the children, which allows them
to color, cut, paste, etc. depending on the craft. A couple of weeks ago,
we had a "snack and play" time after stories, where the kids got
cookies
and punch and the adults had time to talk to one another. We also
encouraged sharing books with the children and using our toys (puppets,
puzzles, etc.) We play to do the "snack and play" every so often. I
had
great response from parents who want to donate snacks (the library paid
for them the first time around), so that is good. We will be doing Easter
here in a couple of weeks, and I have a lead on someone who might be
willing to bring rabbits in for the children to see.
What other GREAT ideas are out there that you have tried before
and had success with? What ideas would you never try again?
2. Our children's room has been in existence since 1989 when we
remodeled. The colors are soft and warm and the shelving units are pretty
much stationary. My director is looking for architectual ideas that might
change the look of the room, without changing the design. He has stated
that he never grows tired of seeing the room, so that is a tribute to our
room designers, whom we worked closely with. What great ideas do you have
here that we might benefit from?
Thank you so much in advance for your replies! Again, reply
directly to me.
Barbara Scott, Children's Librarian
Bucyrus Public Library
Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
scottba@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 15:13:21 1998
From: Trudy Terry <tterry@sparc.hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #243
I was approached by a patron complaining of noise in an out of the way
corner. I went over to shush those unruly teens and found two elderly men
both with hearing aids discussing money markets. I shushed them ! using
the same words I use on my teens who were all peeking at me and cracking
up . When I was finished with my hush warning I got a high sign from one
of my regular teens who was grinning from ear to ear. Trudy Terry Port
Arthur Public Library Port Arthur Texas.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 15:13:23 1998
From: Carhart <jcarhart@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Dawson's Creek
Hello,
I noticed on the credits of the 3/17/98 episode of Dawson's creek
that the writing credit went to Rob Thomas. I was wondering if it was the
YA author who wrote _ Rats Saw God? That could be an inducement for kids
to read his books. Does anyone know if it the same Rob Thomas?
Jo-Ann Carhart
YA Librarian
East Islip Public Lib.
jcarhart@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 15:13:28 1998
From: Nan Christy <nancy@lori.state.ri.us>
Subject: Re: bicycle safety rodeo
Torrie - A couple of years ago, our YA Dept. offered a bicycle safety
program.
I contacted a bike store in a nearby city, and they were happy to offer a
free program, and even had a resident expert who had given many such
programs previously. We had a group of boy scouts sign up to come as part
of a badge requirement. Our speaker also showed how to change tires.
Good luck.
Nan Christy, YA Librarian, Barrington (RI) Public Library
On Tue, 10 Mar 1998, Torrie Hodgson Children's Librarian wrote:
> Has anybody done a bicycle safety program? I remember from the
> misty days of my youth going to a bicycle "rodeo" at my local
parks
> department. We learned the hand signals, road safety, how to register your
> bike, and then we went on a bicycle rodeo course that was mostly marked out
> with orange cones.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 15:35:20 1998
From: FIFLES@evanston.lib.il.us
Subject: Banned Books resource
Can't remember who asked ... but 1996 BANNED BOOKS RESOURCE GUIDE
by Robert P. Doyle, published by ALA is a great book for finding out
why and where some title has been banned.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 16:42:06 1998
From: Tygger2too <Tygger2too@aol.com>
Subject: YA lit with depression as theme
Hey! I am working on a project for my young adult lit class and was hoping
you all could help me out. I am looking for fiction YA titles with depression
as the theme. I have checked the normal sources (Bookfinder, etc.), but I was
hoping I could get more input from the collective resource of PUBYAC. I'm
looking for personal opinions on any titles you all may have read. Thank you
for your help!
Please respond to linloc1114@aol.com.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 17:14:37 1998
From: Julie Linneman <juliel@netconnect.wichita.lib.ks.us>
Subject: PUPPETS 'N STUFF
Does anyone have an address for a company that makes puppet stages by the
name of "Puppets 'n Stuff" ? I saw a booth that they had at a state
library conference in Kansas in about 1996. I believe they were a Texas
company. If you can provide an address and/or phone for them, my contact
information is:
Julie Linneman, Youth Services Coordinator
Wichita Public Library
223 S. Main
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 262-0611
e-mail: juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us
Thanks for your help.
Julie L.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 17:42:54 1998
From: Naughyde <Naughyde@aol.com>
Subject: Re: web sites for YAs
In a message dated 98-03-17 18:21:28 EST, you write:
<< 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. >>
After reading about these sites, you can link them to from the YA Clicks site:
http://members.aol.com/naughyde/click02.htm
A couple of other starting points for those looking for web sites for teens:
Young Adult Librarians' Help/Homepage
http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/ya
Teen Hoopla
http://www.ala.org/teenhoopla
Connecting Young Adults and Libraries
http://members.aol.com/naughyde/connecting/index.htm
Or you can find examples of what sites that public libraries with YA sites are
pointing to by visiting Virtual YA: A directory of public library YA web
sites.
http://members.aol.com/naughyde/publibya.htm
Best,
Patrick Jones
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 18:10:04 1998
From: "Marjorie Karp" <karp@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Storytime seating
Hi Sandy. I like to have my storytimers sit on a large piece of
carpet, like an area rug size. (The small squares are too tempting
of a distraction for little folks.) If I move around with my stories
or use the felt board, they can just turn their bodies rather than
try to adjust the carpet squares. Also the squares are definitely
more dangerous and a bit of a nuisance when we stand and do
something rhythmic and move about. So I have always stuck with a
large carpet piece and have no plans on changing. Good luck. Margi.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 18:30:59 1998
From: maureen lerch <lerchma@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: banning chat lines
It sounds like these patrons are a discipline problem, not a chat room
problem. Any patron who uses profanity or unacceptable behavior should be
asked to leave, regardless of age. Perhaps your internet policy could
address a maximum time limit per day? I'm not a fan of chat rooms and
find them useless, personally, but I feel that not allowing them would be
censorship, and an unfair restriction to teens, who are their primary
users. Just my own $.02!
Maureen Lerch
Louisville Pub. Library
Louisville, Ohio
lerchma@oplin.lib.oh.us
On Mon, 16 Mar 1998, Erin V. Helmrich wrote:
> 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,<snip>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Wed Mar 18 18:37:13 1998
From: "Joanne Cimato" <jcimato@sau21.k12.nh.us>
ubject: Re: school library cooperation with public library, how to
RE: School and Public Library Cooperation
Centre School is a public K-2 school with over 500 students. In an attempt
to share limited resources, energy and expertise, the SCHOOL LIBRARIAN,
CHILDRENSLIBRARIAN at the public library, AND THE SCHOOL'S READING
SPECIALIST met in September to discuss our goals for the year. Some of
goals include: helping students make connections between their school and
public library and promote the joy of reading to parents as well as students.
Our theme for the year is CENTRE OF IT ALL...READ!
We kicked off the year with a program in September just for
parents. The program, Ready, Set, Read Aloud! was presented in the evening.
We discussed the importance of reading aloud to your child. Refreshments
and baby-sitting were provided by the PTA. We also gave away books and
gift certificates provided by local book stores, as well as
pencil and waterbottles which displayed our theme Centre of it all...READ!
Over fifty parents attended. They filled out surveys which helped us plan
for other programs.
OTHER JOINT PROJECTS:
bibliographies
author visits
puppeteer/storyteller-evening family program
Read Across America Day
National Library Week
Summer Reading List
FACTORS WHICH HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR SUCCESS:
location of the public library-across the street
supportive Children's Room staff at the public library
the SCHOOL LIBRARIAN is a former Children's Librarian
the CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN is a former School Librarian
Knowledgeable and dedicated READING SPECIALIST
Joanne G. Cimato
Centre School Elementary
Hampton, NH
School Librarian
<jcimato@sau21.k12.nh.us>
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