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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 10:55:09 1998
From: Karen James <KAREN@louisville.lib.ky.us>
Subject: RE: Library Tour Packets
We give out stickers. some say I visited the Library today and some say I
read a book today. We ordered them from either the Demco or the Brodart
catalog. Preschoolers love them.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 10:55:09 1998
From: Shilo Halfen <halfen@engr.wisc.edu>
ubject: Re: Titanic Program
>> There is the school of thought which holds that while a pretty fine
>> movie this is NOT suitable for gradeschool aged children and that we
>> should NOT be in the business of encouraging interest in it/attendance
>> of it by such; I've got a hard time arguing with folks from that
>> school.Let childhood last until Jr. High - at least let's not help
bring
>> about its early demise...
>
>Having a program about the Titanic does not necessarily encourage
>young people to watch the movie... and besides, I think by now anyone
>who wanted to see the movie probably already has... What happened to
>the school of thought that encourages people to further investigate
>anything they are interested in? Especially researching the facts
>about a faily big historical event? It would be a good lesson in
>movie vs. historical fact, and I think it will draw a lot of
>interest.
>Beth
Thank you. The above response really disturbed me. I am a library student
at UW-Madison and am being taught to be open and encouraging about all
topics. Beth could not have said it better. The Titanic has been a
subject of interest long before the movie was made and will continue to be
of interest long after it is forgotten. Also, since when are librarians
parenting the children we serve? Parents will decide what is appropriate
for their children; our job is to provide the information that is of
interest and this is what the people want.
Shilo Halfen
University of Wisconsin - Madison
School of Library and Information Studies
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 10:55:10 1998
From: bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us (Bina Williams)
Subject: RE: Shelftalking?
My definition of shelf talkers comes from my days as a retail bookseller.
We put little cards into books with a blurb about the book and why we liked
it. We used our initials, so people knew whose opinion was being voiced.
Each of us ended up with a "following" of people who liked many of the
books we liked. They would look forward to our shelftalkers for their next
book selection.
This is harder to do in a library where there is usually one copy of the
book.
Bina Williams
Bridgeport Public Library
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From: Vicki Fox
We are going to be doing reader's advisory training for branch staff and
volunteers (non-MLS) about reader's advisory on the run...shelftalks
rather than full fledged booktalks. I'd like any suggestions about a
simple definition and how to identify the hook to catch a reader's
interest.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 10:55:09 1998
From: Cynthia Stilley <cstilley@ns.flint.lib.mi.us>
Subject: YA Librarians
If you have a specified YA librarian, and there is not a reference desk in
the area specified YA, does he/she operate out of the adult or childrens
services, or, does this person straddle the two areas. That is, does
he/she work only at adult desks or only childrens or sometimes both. I
need a little clarification about what the rest of you have found useful.
Thanks in advance. I'll post the results so reply to my account rather
than the group.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Cynthia S. Stilley (810) 232-7111 #234
Flint Public Library FAX: (810)232-8360
1026 E. Kearsley, cstilley@flint.lib.mi.us
Flint, MI 48502 http://www.flint.lib.mi.us/fpl.html
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 10:55:12 1998
From: Cathy Sullivan Seblonka <cathys@uproc.lib.mi.us>
Subject: creative use of space ideas needed
Hi. Our library is in the process of a large renovation/expansion
project. We have just moved to temporary quarters on the campus of
Northern Michigan University for the 2-3 years it will take to finish
fundraising and complete the construction. Marquette is located in the
Upper Peninsula of Michigan on the southern shore of Lake Superior and has
a population of about 21,000 people. Including nearby townships, we serve
approximately 36,000 people. We have a vary active Youth Services Dept.
and initiated programs and services for young adults 6 years ago.
We will be collaborating with the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum in a
"Design-O-Saurus" charged with involving professionals, children and
adults of their choosing in a hands-on design process that will offer the
library innovative suggestions for the use of the new young adult and
youth services spaces. (Perhaps even a bathroom and hall, too.)
One of the major components of the "Design-0-Saurus" is an
"Exploration"
process whereby we drive small groups of participants, perhaps teens or
parent/toddlers or families (our three working groups) to libraries,
institutions, companies or other places with relevance to libraries
(what we are, what we do, what we are made of, etc.). In the museum's own
series of "Design-O-Sauruses", groups working on restrooms visited
Kohler.
Groups working on the "Aqua-Saurus" visited waste water treatment
plants,
the Maritime Museum and a well driller. "Fantastic Forest"
participants
met loggers in the forest, made paper at a Mead Paper Co. mill and printed
on that paper at a fine arts center.
What we'd like to know from you is do you know of any intersting libraries
or related entities we could tour with our participants? Do you use your
space in a very creative manner that bears modeling by other libraries?
Do you know of a company or business we could visit for ideas that will
spark our participants' creativity? Suggestions for places need to be
within driving distance of Marquette. Weekends with one overnight would
work. (We're 3 hours north of Green Bay, Wisconsin.)
Our goal is a composite, workable and affordable design that speaks to
what libraries are, do and will do in the future. Places created by youth
and adults that welcome youth into the worlds of reading, learning and
computing; places where various aspects may change regularly; exciting
places where youth want to visit and to work.
If you have any ideas, please e-mail me at the address below. I will be
going on an extended vacation shortly but will respond eventually. Thank
you very, very much.
Cathy Sullivan Seblonka
Youth Services Coordinator
Peter White Public Library
217 N. Front St.
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 228-9510
fax (906) 228-7315
e-mail: cathys@uproc.lib.mi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 10:55:09 1998
From: druthgo@sonic.net (Dr. Ruth I. Gordon)
ubject: Not-so-strange happenings
Dear PUBBERS: I was disturbed to read about possible cases of child abuse
demonstrated in libraries. It is, alas, not rare. As for the father and
child who no longer come to the library, I'll bet $'s to doughnuts that
they have moved AGAIN. Abuse is not only physical--but we can never know
unless the child's back and upper legs are seen. (This I know because
years ago I had a student whose wounds were carefully hidden.) Abuse is
too often mental pressure. If you have a question about adult conduct to
a child (1) check out what your local CPS worker says--a 'phone call away
(b) see what your local county law council or city attorney or town legal
source says. In California, behind the times in so many areas, for years
those of us in schools were legally charged to report suspected abuse or
(a) lose our credentials and (b) be fined $10,000. Forget the branch
manager or chief muckety-muck in these cases--immediately contact some
person in CPS or local law enforcement if you have a question. But, above
all, know what the legal situation is in your area. In theory and
practice, these people can be of great help. Also, contact the child's
school to see if it has noticed anything "strange"--and work together.
I'm quite passionate about this subject because I've seen so many hurt
children--but I always knew the law and passed it on to those on my staff
and insisted that they learn the local and state laws, Often, the local
school nurse will be the one who really knows what's up. But even if
you're alone--check out your suspicions before a child is damaged further
but make no accusations unless you are pretty sure. People who know more
than we do, local CPS agencies, can determine abuse.
And...do the library schools (a.k.a., Schools of Information Science and
Management) teach this stuff?
In a most concerned way,
Big Grandma
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"You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass
the guilty." Jessica Mitford (1917-1996)
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 10:55:09 1998
From: Trudy Terry <tterry@sparc.hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: bookfairs public lib.
I want to have a bookfair this summer to get the free books for one of my
programs. Scholastic has agreed to do it for me but my City Manager
wants to know if there are any public libraries who have had book fairs
and what was the community response. (Did the book stores in town make a
fuss?) Thanks. Trudy Terry in Port Arthur Texas.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 11:07:34 1998
From: oneil <oneil@asbank.com>
Subject: Pubyac archives
Several people have asked me how to access the Pubyac archives. Go to
gopher://nysernet.org/11/ftp/listserv/pubyac and type in what you are
searching for.
Sally O'Neil
oneil@asbank.com
Moderator addition: The above address works fine when you type it
directly into a web browser location "slot" exactly as Sally wrote it
there. You can also get to the archives via the PUBYAC Web page
(www.pallasinc.com/pubyac). The Search page will always have a connection
to the archives (Nysernet occasionally moves their subdirectories around).
NOTE: Do *not* search the Web site. You have to click on the gopher
address and get over to New York where all of PUBYAC's messages since 1993
are archived. Also, even though the menu still says " Search 1997 PUBYAC
Postings by keyword Link" it is also for 1998. They just haven't broken
off 1997 yet.
Gopher Menu
Search 1997 PUBYAC Postings by keyword Link
1993 and 1994 PUBYAC Postings
1995 PUBYAC Postings
1996 PUBYAC Postings
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com
PUBYAC Web page: http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 11:45:10 1998
From: Peg Dombek <pdombek@wln.com>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #254
Thanks to pubyac, but that's to two sharp shooters on this listserve, I
was notified within three days that the copy of The Owl & the Pussycat
that my patron remembered was the Hilary Knight version. My patron is so
excited that she is going to see if she can buy it through Shorey's in
Seattle. Thank You. Peg Dombek, Lake City Library, Seattle Public
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 11:45:17 1998
From: Anna Wall <awall@connect.bedlib.org>
Subject: Stumper-Poem--Entertaining
A patron would like to have the words to the poem entitled " Entertaining
her big sister's beau" The author is unknown.
I have looked in Granger's index and Index to poetry for children by
Brewton and Blackburn. If you know the author and where I can obtain a
copy she would be appreciative. She recited this poem when she
was in the 3rd grade, maybe 15 to 25 years ago.
Thanks,
Anna Wall
Bedford Public Library
awall@bedlib.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 11:45:27 1998
From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: Ambulance stories
Help! Our first grades are have people with different occupations come in
to read a story and talk about how read is used in their job. Our local EMT
is loooking for a first grade level book that mentions ambulances, EMTs or
First Aid. I have already pulled Curious George gets a Job and Emergencies
by Loewen but would like to get her somthing a little closer to what she
wants. Any suggestions?
Linda Peterson
lpeterson@bloomfiled.lib.in.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 11:45:32 1998
From: Jenna Kutz <jenna@lis.pitt.edu>
ubject: University of Pittsburgh Summer Workshops
The University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences is pleased to
announce the 1998 summer schedule of professional development workshops.
The School's Web site has the complete workshop offerings and schedule:
http://www2.sis.pitt.edu/workshops
The 50 workshops range in length from one to five days. Some of the
topics include:
TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS (Computer security; Windows 98, NT Workstation,
and NT Server Basics; Applications)
WEB TECHNOLOGY (Creating Web Pages; Advanced HTML; Graphics; Dynamic HTML
and Cascading Style Sheets; Courseware)
INTERNET RESOURCES (Searching the Web; Evaluating Web Resources; Internet
Policies and Filtering; Internet Resources & the Curriculum;
Developing a Technology Plan)
UPDATING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (Metadata; Planning Facilities; Fundraising;
Picturebooks for Children; Best Books for Young Adults)
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 11:46:26 1998
From: Becky Smith <bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us>
Subject: BIB: Books to deal with fears
Here's my list of books to help children deal with fears.
Hope it helps!
--
Becky Smith
Children's Librarian
Logan (UT) Library
bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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"We learn from history that we do not learn anything from history."
-Mark Twain-
CHILDREN'S BOOKS ABOUT FEARS AND BEING AFRAID: For Ages 3-7
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IN GENERAL
E Read A Aylesworth Siren In the Night
E Read R Ross M and M and the Haunted House Game
E Read S Sharmat Who's Afraid of Ernestine?
E Read W Watson Sometimes I'm Afraid
PICTURE BOOK Carrick Dark and Full Of Secrets
PICTURE BOOK Cunningham A Mouse Called Junction
PICTURE BOOK Dickson Where's My Blankie?
PICTURE BOOK Dragonwagon Will It Be Okay?
PICTURE BOOK Greenberg The Bravest Babysitter
PICTURE BOOK Keller Pimm's Place
PICTURE BOOK Martin Foolish Rabbit's Big Mistake
PICTURE BOOK Morris What If the Shark Wears Tennis Shoes?
PICTURE BOOK Nielsen-Barsuh Feeling Afraid
PICTURE BOOK Williams The Little Old Lady Who Was Not
Afraid of Anything
YR Gif Giff Purple Climbing Days
OF STORMS
551.554 Bra Branley Flash, Crash, Rumble and Roll
PICTURE BOOK Keller Will It Rain?
PICTURE BOOK Skorpen Michael
PICTURE BOOK Szilagyi Thunderstorm
PICTURE BOOK Zolootow The Storm Book
OF MONSTERS OR BEASTS
PICTURE BOOK Alexander I'll Protect You From the Jungle
Beasts
PICTURE BOOK Cohen Jim Meets the Thing
PICTURE BOOK Gackenbach Harry and the Terrible Whatzit
PICTURE BOOK Harlow Shadow Bear
PICTURE BOOK Schertle The Gorilla In the Hall
PICTURE BOOK Snape I'm Not Frightened Of Ghosts
PICTURE BOOK Turrkle It's Only Arnold
PICTURE BOOK Viorst My Mama Says There Aren't Any Zombies, Ghosts,
Vampires, Creatures, Demons, Monsters, Fiends,
Goblins or Things
J811 Nas Nash The Adventures Of Isabel
YR Smi Smith The Monster In the Third Dresser Drawer and Other
Stories Aboutt Adam Joshua
AT BEDTIME/DARK
E Read B Bonsall Who's Afraid Of the Dark?
E Read S Smith The Night Light
PICTURE BOOK Alexander Scared Of the Dark
PICTURE BOOK Aylesworth The Bad Dream
PICTURE BOOK Babbitt The Something
PICTURE BOOK Berenstain The Berenstain Bears In the Dark
PICTURE BOOK Bond Poinsettia and the Firefighters
PICTURE BOOK Bunting Ghost's Hour, Spook's Hour
PICTURE BOOK Christelow Henry and the Dragon
PICTURE BOOK Cosgrove Snugg
PICTURE BOOK Crowe Clyde Monster
PICTURE BOOK Francis Pleasant Dreams
PICTURE BOOK Garrison The Dream Eater
PICTURE BOOK Hill Go Away, Bad Dreams!
PICTURE BOOK Howe There's a Monster Under My Bed
PICTURE BOOK Mayer There's a Nightmare In My Closet
PICTURE BOOK Mayer There's An Alligator Under My Bed
PICTURE BOOK Mayer You're the Scaredy-Cat
PICTURE BOOK McQueen A World Full Of Monsters
PICTURE BOOK Robison No Elephants Allowed
PICTURE BOOK Ryan Hildilid's Night
PICTURE BOOK Stevenson What's Under My Bed?
PICTURE BOOK Tobias Chasing the Goblins Away
PICTURE BOOK Waber Ira Sleeps Over
PICTURE BOOK Winthrop Grover Sleeps Over
PICTURE BOOK Wondriska The Stop
PICTURE BOOK Zieffert Good Night, Lewis!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 11:46:29 1998
From: Youth Services - Baldwin <youth-bi@metronet.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Stumper -- Volcano in the basement
20-year-old boy remembers reading this is in 3rd-5th grade:
Family gets good deal on a house because "something" is in the
basement. Boy discovers it's very hot down there, tells Dad, they vent
the heat to outside (but they don't tell Mom). Eventually find out their
basement is a vent to a real volcano about a mile away.
Checked Amazon, usual bookd sources.
Here's to your collective memories!
Lynn Foltz - Youth Librarian
Baldwin Pl Birmingham MI
youth-bi@metronet.lib.mi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 11:46:55 1998
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us>
ubject: Coretta Scott King Award Breakfast at ALA
I just received my American Libraries that has the program
listings and couldn't find the Coretta Scott King Award Breakfast. Does
anyone know the particulars? --when--how much--to whom do we send our check??
Please post the answer to the list as I am sure others are eager
to know, too. thanx, jeri
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 Fri Apr 3 11:46:58 1998
From: nclune@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
Subject: Stumper: juv book, purple syrup=time travel
4/3/98
A patron is looking for the title and/or author of a book that she
read in the 1960s, when she was in fifth or sixth grade. The novel
(most likely a chapter book) involves a group of kids who drink
purple syrup that enables them to travel through time.
Does this plot ring any bells with anyone?
Nancy Hayes Clune
Lawrence Library
Pepperell, Massachusetts
nclune@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 19:08:35 1998
From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu>
Subject: Re: Disturbing incident
In some states, government employees are "mandated reporters," which
takes
the guesswork out of it. If you see what you think may be child abuse, or
evidence thereof, you call the Department of Children and Family Services
(or whatever your state calls it). You can call anonymously, and the
Department will make observations/interviews/etc. and decide whether there
is sufficient evidence for an investigation. They do it this way because
they know that laypeople really aren't qualified to determine whether a)
there is abuse, and b) there is enough evidence to make an accusation
stick.
Andrea Johnson University of Illinois
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 19:08:34 1998
From: Holland <hollandd@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: disturbing incident
In regard to the disturbing incldent post: I too have observed tearful
parent and child interaction, however, in the case I'm thinking of I
believe it wasn't child abuse. It seemed that the child was balking and
ballyhooing about doing homework and the mother tried taking her to the
library to do it because she thought things wouldn't get so emotional.
The mother sat about 10 feet away from the child's table and reminded her
to "stay on the job" every time the child stopped working. You would
have thought that the child was being tortured! But she simply did not
want to do the work. They came in a few times and then quit coming. I
think we have to be careful in making decisions about abuse just based on
the child's affect. It's an extremely serious event to report someone as
a child abuser as the burden of proof is on the accused and you could
ruin the life of a parent who is just trying to discipline a child or get
the child to finish homework. I guess the easy way out is just let the
child do what he/she wants and do the homework for them. That's really
what I see most often.
Dorothy
Elmwood Park Public Library
Youth Services
hollandd@sls.lib.il.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 19:08:37 1998
From: Trudy Terry <tterry@sparc.hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Re: Bookfairs
I want to have a book fair the first week of June at my PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Our city manager wants to know if anyone else has ever had a book fair at
the public library in a town of 60,000. Did you get flack from merchants.
Scholastic bookfairs has agreed to hold the fair for us if we can get
permission from the city manager. I want the profits in books to use as
give aways for our Born to Read program. Thanks. Trudy Terry
tterry@sparc.hpl.lib.tx.us Port Arthur Public Library.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 19:09:37 1998
From: "Monique A. King" <mking@snap.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Titanic Program
I just wanted to comment: my three children (ages 9 1/2, and twins
almost 8) BEGGED me to see the movie. They were quite frightened while
the ship was sinking. And the scenes of people drowning/freezing were
scary for them too. (When I told my brother (early 30's) about this,
he said, "Heck, I was scared. It was very realistic." The "almost
sex"
was more embarassing for the twins than anything really inappropriate.
They are pretty well-rounded, aware kids, BTW.
What made it harder to handle, too, was that I couldn't reassure them
with, "Oh, that couldn't happen. It's just a movie."
The drive home was very quiet, and we all spent the rest of the
afternoon and evening "decompressing." My oldest took a nap. They are
quite fine now, and want to see it again. My daughter has gone on to
read everything about the Titanic (& Leo) that she can get her hands on
or find on the Web, and can tell you almost any fact. She's also begun
writing a novel about the Titanic.
Just my experience, and not one that should discourage anyone from
taking their kids. It was interesting to me to observe everything we
went through.
--
Monique A. King
Young Adult Librarian
Benicia (CA) Public Library
work: mking@snap.lib.ca.us
play: moniquek@goplay.com
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even
touched. They must be felt with the heart."
--Helen Keller
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 19:09:41 1998
From: brazell@InfoAve.Net
Subject: stories about changing schools
Hi All,
I am looking for books suitable for 4th graders about changing
schools, going to new schools, and
possibly changing friends. CBIP has "Schools" in their subject guide,
but no
subheadings. I appreciate
any and all advise.
Thank You,
Robert Brazell
Children's Services
Kershaw Co. Library
brazell@infoave.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 19:09:46 1998
From: brazell@InfoAve.Net
Subject: Blood and Chocolate
Hi,
Me again! We have just acquired Annette Curtis Klause's book
Blood and Chocolate. I have
already read it, and find it well written, etc., but was curious if
anyone had had any challenges or
complaints, and if anyone had classified the book as an adult
fiction instead of young adult. If so
why? I feel this book walks the wire, although the language isn't
unusually bad. I mean, the subject
matter and the undercurrent of sexuality is edgy for a YA.
Comments, etc., very welcomed.
Cheers,
Robert Brazell
Kershaw Co. Library
brazell@infoave.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 19:09:53 1998
From: mboniscavage <mboniscavage@ccsch.k12.nj.us>
Subject: Urban Area List Serves
I'm a looking for a list serve to discuss the issues of libraries in
urban areas, if that is too specific, perhaps a there is a list serve
for TEACHING in urban areas. Does anyone know of one? Thank you.
Please respond to me personally. If you are on this list and work in
an urban area, I'd like to hear from you too.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 19:10:08 1998
From: "Mary Seratt, Sr.Manager, Main Children's" <SERATTM@MEMPHIS.LIB.TN.US>
Subject: Storytime room decor
Well, yaccers, I have an interesting development that I would appreciate
your help with. We will be opening a pretty terrific looking (on paper
so far) new central library in a couple of years. Staff has been allowed to
have huge input in the design phase, and that has been really exciting.
We think we have a pretty workable department planned, and a storytime
room (with "parents' porch" for waiting and watching) that will have
just
about everything we could ever wish for. Great, huh? Here's the hard part:
Part of teh overall plan for the building calls for "public art" that
will
be integral to the whole thing. Proposals came in, artists were chosen by
the Marketing and Development office, and everyone was happy. The artist
who "got the bid" for the overall department actually "has a
clue", and
that part should be fine. The artist that "got" the storytime room
seems
to have a different concept of what goes on here. So, with that said, here's
ther question: What sort of look would YOU want in YOUR ideal storytime
room? Theater-like? Calming? Stimulating? Jazzy and bright? What
picture do you get in your head when you think about a great environment
for sharing books and stories? I'll compile and post to the list, so
thanks in advance, Mary
Mary Seratt
Sr. Manager, Children's
Main Library
1850 Peabody
Memphis, TN 38104
serattm@memphis.lib.tn.us
***usual disclaimers apply***
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Apr 3 19:10:11 1998
From: Betty Holbrook <betty@spidaweb.eils.lib.id.us>
ubject: 1998 Young Reader's Choice Award Winner
>>The Pacific Northwest Library Association is pleased to announce the
1998
Young Reader's Choice Winners:
>>>YOUTH DIVISION (grader 4-8)
>>>
>>>First place: Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger by Louis Sachar
>>>
>>Second Place: Mick Harte Was Here
>>>Third place: Thunder Cave
>>>SENIOR DIVISION (grades 9-12)
>>>
>>>First place Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman
>>>
>>Second place In the Middle of the Night
>>>Third place Slot Machine
>>>
TOTAL VOTES CAST: 51,500
>>>
>>Louis Sachar and Karen Cushman will be invited to receive their YRCA
medals
>>and to speak to the assembled librarians at the annual Pacific Northwest
>>Library Association meeting which will be held with the Idaho Library
>>Association's conference in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. The
>>joint-conference will be held August 13-14, 1998.
>>
The Young Reader's Choice Award is the oldest children's choice award in
the United States; it started in 1940 by a Seattle bookseller who decided
that children needed an award for a book of THEIR choice. The Award is
chosen by children in grades four through twelve from a preselected list.
Voting is conducted in PNLA's member states and provinces: Alaska, Alberta,
British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Betty Holbrook, Chair
Young Reader's Choice Award
Pacific Northwest Library Association
Marshall Public Library
113 S. Garfield
Pocatello, ID 83204
betty@spidaweb.eils.lib.id.us
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