From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:04:43 1998
From: NineTiger@aol.com
Subject: Re: awards for science books for children
Thanks for the science site. As a former scientist, now library person, it is
good to know what is accessible for kids in such a broad field :)
MG Petrino-Schaad
ninetiger@aol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:05:13 1998
From: Rebecca Singer <rsinger@ala.org>
Subject: Latchkey Kids--Publication
The Public Library Association and the Association for Library
Service to Children (division of the ALA) are publishing a
revision of "Latchkey Children in the Public Library." It was
originally published in 1988.
We would appreciate any input and suggestions which would
make this a useful guide for librarians.
Thank you,
Rebecca Singer, ALSC
Kathleen Hughes, PLA
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:08:24 1998
From: katy@tribbles.nampa.lib.id.us
Subject: RE: Unattended children policy
Dana,
here is a copy of a policy just written that has not even gone to the board for
approval yet. I thought though that it would be helpful along with a few things
we
considered when writing it.
The considerations were to make sure we were not discriminating against
children--
for instance making a time limit on their visits to the library or worrying
about
whether they were using the library properly. (What does that mean anymore
anyway)
Secondly we considered that in our area babysitting classes are offered to 11
year
olds so perhaps it is OK to trust a babysitter to be in charge of a child in a
library. Of course any behavior problems are dealt with as behavior violations
not as
age violations.
The hardest part was making policy about asking young patrons to leave due to
behavior or young patrons left after closing since we felt there are differences
in
time of day, weather etc. We tried to draft a complete policy that left room for
librarians to make judgements. The policy follows. If you have any questions or
comments they would be welcome since as I say this is in comment stage at our
library
now.
Children:
Children from 5 to 7 years of age must have an individual age 11 or older with
them
in the building. Children 4 years and under must be directly supervised at all
times
by an accompanying individual, age 11 and older.
The library cannot be responsible for supervising unattended children.
>From the addendum on how to handle breaches of policy (for staff rather than
public):
Children:
If a child age 7 or under is found unattended, staff will attempt to locate
his/her
caregiver within the building; if unsuccessful, staff will use the intercom
paging
system. If there is no response within 5 minutes, the caregiver will be paged
again.
If there is still no response after another 5 minutes, and the child can provide
no
useful information, such as a relative's phone number, the police will be
called.
If a child age 17 or under is asked to leave the library due to misbehavior,
staff
will ask the child if he/she needs a library employee to contact someone to pick
him/her up. If staff feel that a parent needs to be involved due to repeated
violations or safety concerns, staff have the right to call parents.
If a child 13 or under is alone when the library is closing, staff will ask the
child if a library employee needs to call someone to pick him/her up. If there
is a
safety concern due to cold, dark, etc. the child may be asked to remain in the
library while waiting for a ride. If the child has not been picked up by 15
minutes
after closing, a parent or other ride option will be called. At 30 minutes after
closing, staff have the right to call the police if they feel it is unsafe to
leave
the child alone. Staff are not permitted to give the child a ride themselves.
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Name: Katy Curl
E-mail: katy@tribbles.nampa.lib.id.us
Date: 6/5/98
Time: 3:48:40 PM
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:10:43 1998
From: MarydeG@aol.com
Subject: Re: daycare outreach
I would like to second Sharon Henegar's opinion. Sometimes when we do
programming just on the basis of numbers we miss the greatest needs. It's
true that you can reach more children at one time by visiting a day care
center, but centers are more likely to have trained staff and books at hand
than are day care homes so you may be duplicating services rather than
providing service to the underserved.
My own children were taken care of in a day care home by a wonderful and
loving woman for many years. Unlike most home day care providers she planned
many activities and programs for the children. She was able to do this
because she sought available services in the city. She arranged for a home-
based preschool teacher from the school district to visit once a week and took
the kids to library storytimes in the summer because it was within walking
distance. I don't think that's very common. At some home day cares I have
observed there are no books and the kids are plopped in front of the TV the
whole day.
Mary Givins
Desert View High School
Tucson, AZ 85706
520-741-2467
marydeg@aol.com
In a message dated 6/2/98 1:56:43 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
henegars@pls.lib.ca.us writes:
<< But the real need often is in the day care homes. I know the groups are
smaller,
but here they are licensed for 6 or 12 children. Often the ages vary widely
from babies to 5 year olds. The logistics of transporting even 5 or 6 young
children are pretty daunting. Some people do day care at least in part
because they have no transportation. We have found that children are much
more likely to be read to on a daily basis at a center than in a day care
home. >>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:09:07 1998
From: Sandy Farmer <sfarmer@hpl.lib.tx.us>
ubject: Re: Accelerated Reader blues
Kate,
I am in a large central library in a major urban center. We cannot mark
Accelerated Reader books for the same reasons you mentioned. What can be
done with volunteers is the annotating of the Accelerated Reader Lists with
your Libraries call numbers. We have done this for a large group of private
schools that all use an extensive list that they create. We spread the work
around to the libraries that are effected and have it done for the summer.
Yes, catalog skills are important but so is your time and the patrons
obviously want something. Once this is done lists can be circulated to your
schools based on the disks they own. Is this possible? Good Luck
Sandy Farmer
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Name: Sandy Farmer
E-mail: Sandy Farmer <sfarmer@hpl.lib.tx.us>
Houston Public Library
Date: 06/05/98
Time: 17:26:38
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:05:26 1998
From: "Steven Cinami" <steven_cinami@email.msn.com>
Subject: Boosting Preschool Story Hour enrollment
Hi Everyone!
Now that summer is here and our Summer Reading Program is about to begin, we
are planning for the fall. I would like to boost our enrollment for
preschool Story Hours and Toddler Story Hours. Has anyone used a successful
marketing campaign or strategy that works, and would you be willing to share
this? We will be targeting the usual outlets, such as local newspapers with
press releases; and we have just begun to serve coffee and tea to Story Hour
parents (not for Toddler Story Hour, though).
If anyone can relate successful tips or stories, I would appreciate it!
Thanks so much!
Diane Cinami
Head of Children's Services
Waterford Public Library
Waterford, CT
steven_cinami@msn.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:05:54 1998
From: Becky Tatar <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
ubject: Re: Accelerated Reader blues
At our library, we have the lists from each school, and I think that's all
we do. Of course, we have about 40 or so elementary schools, not all of
which use the Accelerated reader list. However, I had a similar situation
occur a couple of years ago with a parent of a high school student. The
high school has a required reading list for all incoming freshmen,
sophomores, juniors and seniors. We get the list in May, check it against
our collection, and try to add enough copies so there are 3-4 copies of each
title if the title is something like Mother Courage, or 5-6 copies if the
title is something like To Kill a Mockingbird. This particular parent
wanted to know why we didn't have copies for all the students. Well, in
this school, there are about 100 or more students per grade. I explained to
him that while we tried to offer support to the students, our job was not to
be the sole source of curriculum materials. Each of the grades had 3-4
titles, and there is another school in the area that does the same thing,
with a different list! I told him that if his daughter didn't want to wait,
most of the local bookstores stocked the titles in paperback for purchase.
He still wasn't very happy, but didn't complain further. I don't know if
this helps, or not.
(Summer Reading Club starts June 8. Dive into a good book for the summer!)
-----------------------------------
Becky Tatar
Unit Head, Periodicals/Audio-Visual
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 630/264-4100, x4116
FAX: 630/896-3209
e-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us
Opinions are my own.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:04:43 1998
From: Jenny <madison@rocketmail.com>
ubject: Re: Public Library Sued for NOT Filtering
---Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org> wrote:
<snip> Except of course, that this is the age of the victim. No-one is
actually
> responsible for their choices, or it seems, their children. Putting
> filters on the computers isn't going to fix the problems these kids
have.
I agree with Kirsten. Parents if not children need to take
responsibility. Are we responsible when someone lets there child
wander out of the Library and into a busy street. I think not.
People need to supervise their children and stop letting the
television do it for them.
Just my opinion
Jennifer Knoerzer
Madison@rocketmail.com
_________________________________________________________
DO YOU YAHOO!?
Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:04:45 1998
From: jcanosa@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
Subject: What are you doing with Boys/Girls & Sex?
Dear friends,
EXCUSE THE CROSSPOSTING to PUBYAC and YALSA-BK.
I am crossposting to hit a wider audience and because (gulp!) I can't
remember which list this thread is going through.
I do think the factual error (regarding washing after sex cutting
the risk of HIV transmission) in Boys/Girl and Sex warrants it being
pulled from the shelves. Do you agree?
If you are removing it, what do you plan to replace it with? I have
copies of Miriam Stoppard's Sex Ed on order; haven't seen it yet but
her other titles are gooood, and if I remember correctly, Sex Ed is
available pretty cheaply in a pb or trade edition. Those of you that
have seen both books, would you please comment?
Thanks in advance,
Jean
Jean Canosa Albano, MLIS
jcanosa@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
Young Adult Services
Springfield (MA) City Library
"Every woman in love thinks her man looks like Superman." ---Lois Lane
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:04:43 1998
From: "Christolon, Blair B" <bbc6251a@co.prince-william.va.us>
Subject: RE: Boys and Sex/Girls and Sex
Our library system weeded all copies many years ago based on this
misinformation. Blair
All comments expressed here are my own and may not reflect the policies
of Prince William Public Library System
Blair B. Christolon
Librarian, MLS-Collection Specialist J, YA &AV
Prince William Public Library System
13083 Chinn Park Drive
Prince William, VA 22192-5073
703-792-6251
FAX 703-792-4875
bbc6251a@co.prince-william.va.us
> ----------
> From: Amy Lilien[SMTP:alilien@flvax.ferg.lib.ct.us]
> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 1998 1:31 PM
> To: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Subject: Boys and Sex/Girls and Sex
>
>
>
> Hi everyboy!
>
> I just checked our copies of both _Boys and Sex_ and _Girls and Sex_.
> They
> have similar texts in several places and I looked up the "washing
> after sex
> can help prevent AIDS" quote. It is, in fact, in both volumes, stated
> in
> the identical fashion. It is not in the section about prevention, but
> in
> the section about showering after sex. In _Girls_ it is on page 110,
> and
> in _Boys_ it is on page 113. It seems that if there is a newer
> edition, it
> is out of print. Anyway, that is what I found out. Hope this
> information
> is helpful to everyone!
>
> --amy Lilien
> Children's Librarian
> Stamford, CT
>
> alilien@ferg.lib.ct.us
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:12:41 1998
From: Leigh Bedford <lbedford@texas.net>
ubject: Evening Storytimes?
I've been trying to get an audience for my evening storytimes, but until the
summer started, I've had no audience at all. If you've done evening
storytimes, what time do you do them, who do you target, etc, etc?
Leigh
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:07:37 1998
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: censorship
On Wed, 3 Jun 1998, Craig Muir wrote:
> Please would other librarians tell what policy they follow with regard =
> to censoring certain books from certain readers. We are a small girls =
> high school (age 12 - 18) with a christian ethos, (although this is not =
> too intrusive)and I am permanently aware of 'watchdogs' on our staff who =
> constantly come into the library to check on what literature I'm buying. =
> They are of the general opinion that ANY bad language or ANY sexual =
> content is taboo. I am of the feeling that pupils should be exposed to =
> a wide range of challenging literature and that a school is the safest =
> place to encounter and deal with it. Naturally certain books are =
> reserved for 16 - 18 year olds. How do you feel?
>
I completely agree with you. Your school, however, is a private one,
whose parents, in addition to shelling out considerable sums (via taxes)
for public schools also appear to consider it worthwhile to pay yet more
to give their children a specific kind of education.
My rampageous opinion suggests that the parents of your students may
actively desire mental straightjackets for their their children and most
adamantly do not want the bonds loosened in their school's library. I
assume this, not because it is neccessarily true, but as a worst-case
scenario. Should it be true, though, you're faced with a bit of an ethical
dilemma. Although a business has the right to define the product so as
to satisfy the desired market niche, you have certain obligations as a
professional. Only you and your conscience know what you'll tolerate.
You too, have a moral obligation to the children, and to your profession.
Are you working for responsible parents or fanatics?
Or something in-between.
On the other hand, it may be that the "watchdogs" don't actually
represent
the marjority (or even a significant minority) of the schools' market - er
parents. Is it possible to sit down with the principal and the parents
and ask what their expectations are? What limits do they want you to
enforce? Can you and they come up with guidelines that everyone can live
with?
You have my sincerest sympathy, but this is an opportunity as well as a
challenge. Good luck.
Kirsten Edwards
kirstedw@kcls.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:12:02 1998
From: edythe gilbreath <edytherg@westol.com>
Subject: Re: "furry tails"
Hi Some time ago I concocted a Bunnicula costume for my son for
Halloween. I used a powderpuff to make the tail. If you want a
cotton tail you could use cotton balls glued to cardboard as an
alternative.
Edie Gilbreath edytherg@westol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:11:45 1998
From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: Re: Accelerated Reader blues
We are in the same situation where we have several schools who use our
library and they don't all have the same lists. We do have a copy of each
schools list which we keep in a notebook and try to highlight the items we
have in our library. The children are then encourage to look the book up on
the computer and find it on the shelf. Since most of the children that come
in want to know the reading level and/or points checking the list first
seems to work okay.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:11:21 1998
From: Youth Services - Baldwin <youth-bi@metronet.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Boys and Sex/Girls and Sex
In our copies there is an errata slip inside the front cover that reads:
The information on page 110 [113] : "Even so, washing after
intercouse is at least some precaution against AIDS" has been determined
to be inaccurate by the publisher and will be omitted from subsequent
editions."
Lynn Foltz - Youth Librarian
Baldwin PL Birmingham MI
foltzlyn@metronet.lib.mi.us
On Thu, 4 Jun 1998, Amy Lilien wrote:
>
>
> Hi everyboy!
>
> I just checked our copies of both _Boys and Sex_ and _Girls and Sex_. They
> have similar texts in several places and I looked up the "washing
after sex
> can help prevent AIDS" quote. It is, in fact, in both volumes, stated
in
> the identical fashion. It is not in the section about prevention, but in
> the section about showering after sex. In _Girls_ it is on page 110, and
> in _Boys_ it is on page 113. It seems that if there is a newer edition, it
> is out of print. Anyway, that is what I found out. Hope this information
> is helpful to everyone!
>
> --amy Lilien
> Children's Librarian
> Stamford, CT
>
> alilien@ferg.lib.ct.us
>
>
>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:08:18 1998
From: Anne Leon <sweetie@bc.seflin.org>
ubject: Re: Accelerated Reader blues
Ouch touched a nerve on this one!! People who ask us for "labelled"
Accelerated Readers have no clue about the program. Since it's on CD-Rom
(the same company sells the books on the list) each media center can
customize their grade lists. So technically, many schools in your service
area have different "lists".Several media specialists in my area have
provided us with their lists, which we keep at the reference desk. We buy
what we can in paperbacks to augment the hb copies, but they are right in
with the rest of the paperbacks (which are labelled with JFIC and
Authors initial)
How many categories can we possibly label?? It burns me up that this
program has the kids reading to answer a CD-Rom test. Slow readers
probably won't get any non-committed time to read anything off the list.
And I have some big concerns about their reading level for the books
on the list--some
look mighty "off" to us. OK there's my 2 cents for a Friday evening--
No flame's please--I'm not emotionally equipt to deal with Flames :D
that's my story and i'm stickin' to it
Anne Leon
North Regional/BCC Library
Coconut Creek, FL (Broward County)
sweetie@bc.seflin.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:04:44 1998
From: joseph@axp.winnefox.org
ubject: Role of Librarian
On Tue, 2 Jun 1998, Filtering Facts wrote:
> There are too many public librarians who need to be reminded that
librarians
> are public servants first, and free speech absolutists, second. We our paid
> to serve our patrons, not a radical agenda.
> David Burt President, Filtering Facts
This may be the crux of this discussion. Mr. Burt perceives the role of
librarians as public servants who take orders and direction from the
"public". But which members of the public? History and experience tell
us that the loudest or strongest or most privileged would prevail.
I see myself as a librarian first, hired by the public at large to work
in a valued institution where all kinds of information is available to
any who seek it.
That is not to discount some of the ethical/moral dilemmas librarians
struggle with when trying to deliver the best possible service. I
prefer those dilemmas be settled after much debate among librarians who
are acting on behalf of the entire community rather than have those
decisions be motivated by fear or an effort to quiet a persistant
complaint heard from a small segment of the public.
I am interested in your opinion.
Sandra Joseph
Children's Librarian
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Sandra Joseph | Email: Joseph@winnefox.org
Oshkosh Public Library | Phone: (920)236-5219 x4809
Oshkosh, WI 54901-4985 | Fax: (920)236-5228
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:10:39 1998
From: hunzigel@hhpl.on.ca (Lisa Hunziger)
ubject: Copyright-free Puzzle & Colouring Sheets
Hello. Our library lends out activity kits for sick kids and vacationing
kids, and we are looking for fresh new colouring and puzzle/activity sheets.
Does anyone have any ideas on where we could obtain copyright-free sheets
for our kits, either something to purchase or perhaps over the Internet?
Thank you in advance for any help. Please email me directly:
hunzigel@haltonbe.on.ca.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:12:53 1998
From: espicer <espicer@accn.org>
Subject: Re: Accelerated Reader blues
Kate--
We've been putting AR stickers on books from our local Middle School's
list. Not that we've been taking staff time to do this, but it makes a
fine volunteer project! I see it as a great PR opportunity--just
think--the librarian and teachers at the M.S. can say "Now, don't
forget, you can find many of these Accelerated Readers at the Public
Library, too!" Anything that could potentially bring more kids into the
library, I'm in favor of! The "fervor" here hasn't been too
overwhelming. Perhaps due to a hardware shortage in the schools...at
the elementary level kids were talking about AR in the fall, but we
haven't heard much about it since then. Next year, after a school
upgrading project, all the schools will be wired, and may even all be
able to access *all* AR tests held by any one of the schools...we'll see
how it affects us then!
Ann Perrigo, Director, Children's Librarian (still!), Cataloger, etc.
Allegan (MI) Public Library
espicer@accn.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:12:34 1998
From: edythe gilbreath <edytherg@westol.com>
Subject: Re: attracting teens/Bedford PL
Hi, One survey like that is a requirement of the YA class which Mary K.
Biagini teaches at the University of Pittsburgh. Perhaps you can
e-mail her and get her permission to use or at least see some of her
questions. I have been out of school for awhile and am no longer
certain of her e-mail address, but you can probably track it down by
logging on the University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences
website at Pitt.
Edie edytherg@westol.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:11:24 1998
From: Lisa Kochik <lkochik@argos.sebridge.org>
ubject: After School Programs
We are beginning to plan Fall afterschool activities for grades K-5
children and I am wondering if any libraries have experiences with a
scrabble club or suggestions of other educational-recreational activities?
We already offer a Chess Club, Homework Help Center and have a multimedia
workstation.
Please respond directly to: lkochik@argos.sebridge.org
Thanks!
Lisa Kochik
Poughkeepsie Public Library District
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:06:53 1998
From: Kayne Ferrier <kferrier@grapids.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: bulletin boards
Trudy Terry wrote:
>
> Does anone have a suggestion for a super NEW Bulletin Board book? I just
> noticedthat ours are from the 60's. I have teachers and others who ask
> for them but I don't use them myself. I made them promise me I didn't
> have to do bulletin boards when I took this job. Thanks . Trudy Terry
> Port Arthur Tx.
Dear Trudy,
The Highsmith Catalog for Spring 1998 has, on page 13, 4 books about
bulletin boards, 2 of which are new! You can call 1-800-558=2110 to
request a catalog or to order the materials.
Hope this helps!
Kayne L. Ferrier
Youth Specialist Librarian
kferrier@grapids.lib.mi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:10:11 1998
From: Catherine Chesher <cchesh@tc3net.com>
Subject: RE: Accelerated Reader blues
Yes! Yes! For the past couple of days I have been think about =
initiating a discussion about "AR" on PUBYAC. I was curious about what
=
other librarians thought about AR too. I'm especially interesting in =
hearing positive comments from school librarians. So many teachers, =
principals seem to love the AR program. I keeping wondering if I'm =
missing the point.
I've "experienced" AR for about 5 years now. All of the elementary and
=
middle schools here use this program and I don't like it for a lot of =
reasons. I especially don't like what it's doing to our school =
libraries. Granted, with the AR program, some eyes have been opened up =
to the fact that our school libraries don't have any books because they =
haven't had a book budget for I don't know how many years. And now the =
libraries are finally getting some money but they have to buy AR books. =
And for all practical purposes, there are no school librarians in any of =
our 6 elementary schools. So, our school libraries are becoming AR =
libraries. All AR books are labelled as such. Only AR books are =
purchased. There is no selecting books based on the collection =
development principles we all learned. Kids choose books based on =
reading level (don't get me started on THAT), and points. I could go on =
and on . . .
Do I think you're a "stick in the mud"? Absolutely not. I haven't been
=
asked to label our "AR books", but I know what I'm going to say if
asked =
- NO.
Do you have AR lists at your library? We do for all the elementary and =
middle schools. This serves the public's needs without becoming an "AR =
library".
Cathy Chesher/
Children's Librarian AND parent of 6th & 9th grader (as of 12:00 pm =
today!)
Adrian Public Library
143 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, Michigan
cchesh@tc3net.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:12:54 1998
From: Diane Mayr <bratcat@mediaone.net>
Subject: Bulletin board
In an effort to create a policy for almost everything, my board has
asked me to check with other libraries about bulletin board policies,
i.e., what is allowed to be posted on the public bulletin board in the
foyer. Anything you can send to me would be appreciated.
Diane Mayr
Nesmith Library
Windham, NH
dmayr@library.windham.nh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:06:39 1998
From: LUNCEFORDK@MEMPHIS.LIB.TN.US
Subject: Parental Confusion About Summer Reading Programs
My supervisor has asked me to post the following questions to the list.
First, here is a little background information about what has been
happening in our library system.
This year we have been receiving large numbers of phone calls &
inquiries from the public regarding the library's summer reading program.
Members of the public have somehow gotten the impression that "summer
reading program" means all day, every day, organized classes that
will be conducted by library staff, in reading comprehension
spelling,grammar, and phonics learning. Library staff have
had numerous "my child flunked (is flunking) English/reading/spelling
and I would like to sign them up to get help in the summer
reading program" conversations with parents. At first, library
staff thought that something in the posters, flyers, and other
materials used to advertise the SRP was giving people the wrong
impression of what a reading program is. So we took a
second look at those materials. The materials seem clear &
straightforward to us, so now we are wondering if it is the
term"reading program" as opposed to "reading club" that is
causing
confusion? Or is it because nationally known companies
who advertise their "learn to read" products use the term"reading
program" in their advertising? Is it because a large number of
schools have now adopted the accelerated reader program? Or is
it something else that hasn't occurred to us? There are 8 of
us in this department, and this is the first year that we have
experienced this type of parental confusion. Those of us who
have previously worked in large systems in other states have
not run into this type of misinterpretation before.
In addition to the above questions, we are interested in
learning if any other libraries out there have experienced
this same misinterpretation by the public regarding SRP's?
If so, how did you clear up the misunderstandings? Any and all
suggestions/comments are welcome. Thanks.
Katrina Lunceford
Children's Librarian Memphis-Shelby County Public Library &
Information Center Main Library Children's Dept.
1850 Peabody Memphis TN 38104
email:luncefordk@memphis.lib.tn.us
**Opinions expressed above do not necessarily represent the opinions of
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:14:41 1998
From: RPHUD@aol.com
Subject: Re: Hawaiian hand sign
These come from my sister who spent a her junior year of high school at the
Kamehameha School in Honolulu:
The Hawaiian thing...we used to make that fist with the two fingers
out (pinkie and thumb) and turn it 180 degrees in toward body and then
back out to original position while saying "Shakka Baby" which meant
like "cool" or "far out". Not sure if Shakka is spelled
right and I'm
clueless of it's origin, but you'd see the hand position on bumper
stickers, postcards, notecards, etc. Some times used with an
intonation that might have implied "pretty lady".
As I reread your description of the the hand position, it says
pinkie and index.....I know we used pinkie and thumb for the Hawaiian
shake and I know I love you in sign is the thumb, index and pinkie
extended out. ( I=pinkie, L-for love is the index and thumb, and Y-for
you is the pinkie and thumb....thus all 3 are extended at the same
time for I love you.)
One more thing for the Hawaiians...we said "Shakka baby" ...or...
"Shakka brutha" (brother) (It was "slang" of some sort.)
Seemed hot
in the tourist places. Hey you'd also honk your horn, shake your hand
in that position and say it to your friends.
Hope this helps!
Lorri Huddy
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:15:05 1998
From: Filtering Facts <burt@northwest.com>
ubject: Re: Public Library Sued for NOT Filtering
Kirsten Edwards wrote:
>On Tue, 2 Jun 1998, Filtering Facts wrote:
>
>> Why should all the responsibility be with the parent? The provider of
the
>> pornography to the child, in this case the library, must bear some
>> responsibility, just as the bookstore, theater, or magazine stand must.
The
>> library is no different.
>>
>Point of information. The library doesn't provide pornography via the
>internet. [*] The library simply makes it possible for people (including
>children) to run out and get pornography on their own - if they so choose.
>Seems to me if your child is actively choosing to hunt down pornography,
>its not the library that has the problem.
>
But this is really just mental gymnastics. It's a pretty simple and
straightforward syllogism, actually:
The library provides Internet access.
Pornography is part of the Internet.
Therefore, the library provides pornography.
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David Burt President, Filtering Facts
Website: http://www.filteringfacts.org
E-Mail: David_Burt@filteringfacts.org
Phone/Fax: 503 635-7048
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:16:28 1998
From: "Erica Sternin" <erica_sternin@hotmail.com>
Subject: Help with Lighthouse pgm. ideas
Well, before I was hired, I got signed up to do a program about
Lighthouses. I wonder if any of you have stories, craft ideas,
storytelling suggestions, favorite books that feature lighthouses on the
covers....what EVER!!! The program is for school aged children, although
undoubtedly there will be some younger siblings on hand too. If I get a
bunch of really GREAT ideas, I'll summarize and post to the list. Please
resond to me personally. Thanks, Erica
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 11:16:38 1998
From: Donna Harris <dharris@metro.lib.ci.carrollton.tx.us>
Subject: Re: Accelerated Reader blues
Kate,
Have you tested the principal's conviction on continuing AR through
the summer? What would happen if you asked him if it would be worth it to
him and his district to open the school libraries one afternoon a week (or
whatever) in order to make AR available to students for the summer? I
think that that committment might be on a par with asking you to relabel,
purchase for, and maintain a totally new program while you abandon what
youhave traditionally done.
It may be that his suggestion was just idle musing and he did not
REALLY expect you to become a subset of his school library system.
Donna
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DonnaHarris dharris@metro.lib.ci.carrollton.tx.us Librarian Voice
972.466.4810 Frankford Village Branch Library VMM 972.466.4825 3030 N.
Josey Lane, #130 Fax 972.394.2877 Carrollton, TX 75007-5341
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(All opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect the
views of my employer.)
On Wed, 3 Jun 1998, Kate McLean wrote:
>
> Well, its happened for the seventh time this week. "When are
> you going to label your Accelerated Reader books?" Only this time it
> came on the heels of a principal asking when the public library will get
> their Accelerated Reader computer, too. They want to continue it over
> the summer!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 14:05:15 1998
From: Joanne Bogart <jbogart@BPL.ORG>
ubject: stumper
Hi. A patron asked the following: "I am seeking a children's picture
book about an Irish man and his cat. The cat outwits a leprechaun-
like creature who has tricked his way into permanent residency in
their home. If anyone knows the title I would be very grateful. We
have no idea of the date of it. Please write to me at jbogart@bpl.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 14:05:18 1998
From: "Jacqueline Howard" <jhoward@ican.net>
ubject: Another Stumper Solved
Hello,
A few weeks ago, I asked for help to identify a children's picture book. All
that I could remember was the visual storyline: a mother and father take their
preschooler to the zoo. As the parents point out the large zoo animals, the
child busily examines the small insects on the ground.
The book is "Pigeon, Pigeon" (1992) by Caron Lee Cohen, illustrated by
G. Brain Karas. New York: Dutton Books. ISBN: 0-525-44866-7. I have been able to
borrow it from another library system through interlibrary loan.
A special note of thanks to the subscribers who helped me to identify this book
so quickly. I really appreciate the collective wisdom and professional support
of PUBYAC and its subscribers.
Sincerely,
Jackie Howard
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jacqueline Howard
B.A., M.S.W., M.L.I.S.
Social Worker, Librarian
& Storyteller
Toronto Canada
jhoward@ican.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 14:05:19 1998
From: "Sharon Harvey" <sharvey@aplsweb.apls.state.al.us>
Subject: Job opportunity
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN. The city of Auburn, Alabama, has a opening for
a creative, energetic children's librarian. Services include
storytelling, collection development, children's reference/reader's
advisory and community outreach. The successful candidate must have
comprehensive knowledge of children's literature, excellent verbal
and written communication skills and computer skills. Work schedule
may include evenings and weekends. Training and experience: MLS from
ALA accredited program or equivalent combination of experience and
training. Salary range: $28,532 - $39,498. Send letter of intent
with resume to: City of Auburn, Human Resource management, POB 511,
Auburn, AL 36831-0511. The city of Auburn is an EEO employer and a
drug-and-smoke free workplace. .Minorities and women are encouraged
to apply. Final appointment is contingent on a negative drug test
result and acceptable criminal background check. Accommodation
considered.
Sharon Harvey
Youth Services Consultant
Alabama Public Library Service
6030 Monticello Drive
Montgomery, AL 36130
334-213-3900 X978 FAX 334-213-3993
Email: sharvey@apls.state.al.us
No matter where you go, there you are!
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 14:20:35 1998
From: "Lynn M. Hickernell" <LYNNH@main.morris.org>
Subject: Correction to list of train books
I just wanted to note on Lorie O'Donnell's post about train books--"The
Great
Brain at the Academy," as well as all the other Great Brain books, were
written
by John D. Fitzgerald, not Mercer Mayer. Many of these books feature
illustrations by Mayer.
Lynn Hickernell
Youth Services Department
Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 887-5150
lynnh@main.morris.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 15:30:01 1998
From: Cynthia Bishop <cybishop44@yahoo.com>
ubject: Hawaiin hand sign stumper answered
Thank you all for your input. We now have the information we need,
and a pleased patron! The answer is rather long, so I'll pass it on
only if you contact me directly. Cynthia Bishop,
Onondaga County Public Library, Syracuse, NY
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 15:41:18 1998
From: "Rebecca Smith" <rsps@hotmail.com>
Subject: stumper answer: Penguin and lion
Thanks to those who supplied the answer "I met a penguin" by Frank
Asch.
c. 1972. Our library system doesn't own it, and the patron is going to
look for it at used book stores.
Rebecca
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Rebecca S. Smith, MLS
Youth Services Librarian
San Carlos Branch
San Diego Public Library
rsps@hotmail.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 16:26:44 1998
From: snohomish reference <snoref@sno-isle.org>
Subject: stumper
A patron read a book around 1986 with "Kota" or "Koda" in
the title,
named after a mountain. The plot involves a plane crash and chemical
spill which turns the passengers into "living dead." (Not necessarily
a
YA title). Thanks for any help.
Jim O'Grady
Snohomish Library
Snohomish, WA
From: snohomish reference <snoref@sno-isle.org>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 17:20:09 1998
From: snohomish reference <snoref@sno-isle.org>
Subject: stumper
A patron read a book around 1986 with "Kota" or "Koda" in
the title,
named after a mountain. The plot involves a plane crash and chemical
spill which turns the passengers into "living dead." (Not necessarily
a
YA title). Thanks for any help.
Jim O'Grady
Snohomish Library
Snohomish, WA
From: snohomish reference <snoref@sno-isle.org>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 17:20:45 1998
From: Susan LaFantasie <susanlaf@pcl1.pcl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: knitting sweaters stumper
A patron remembers an easy picture book based on a tale about a
woman knitting sweaters for a living. A disaster occurs in which she
loses her donkey, house, and sweaters. The sun gives her rays to the woman
so that she may knit sweaters, a new house, and a new donkey. Does this
sound familiar to anyone? I have checked our catalog, Storyteller's
Sourcebook: . . . , Children's Catalog, and A to Zoo. TIA.
Susan LaFantasie, MLS
susanlaf@pcl.lib.wa.us
Pierce County Library System
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 17:27:39 1998
From: Tami Chumbley <tchumble@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
Subject: stumper
Collective wisdom needed once again...a patron is looking for a book with
the character "Kerri Dwyn" in it. We have exhasuted all of the usual
character reference sources as well as some on the web. Does anybody know
of this book? That is the only piece of information I have.
Reply directly to me at:
tchumble@libby.rbls.lib.il.us
Thanks!
Tami Chumbley
Youth Services Manager
Bettendorf Public Library
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 18:06:04 1998
From: roger hall <rdhall@iclub.org>
ubject: Participation Story Stumper
I am looking for a participation story called Prince Blotchit (Uh, oh) and
the dragon. I have the first page and the last page but neither has the
title of the book, nor the author. It also had patterns for this story to
become a flannel board story and children can say sounds whenever they hear
the name Prince Blotchit mentioned as well as the other characters. Does
this ring a bell with anyone? Thank you. Anne Hall
Anne Hall
& Roger Hall
Kentucky
rdhall@iclub.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Mon Jun 8 18:24:36 1998
From: Esther Murphy <emurphy@ala.org>
Subject: Great Book Giveaway Press Release
YALSA announces Great Book Giveaway III Competition
Applications for the third Great Book Giveaway competition are
available from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a
division of the American Library Association (ALA).
Through the competition, YALSA members may apply for about
1,200 newly published children's, young adult and adult books, videos,
CD's and audiocassettes received from publishers and producers for
review by YALSA selection committees. This year's winner of Great
Book Giveaway II was the Lisbon (Maine) High School.
Applicants must explain why the collection is needed in their
community and institution and how it will help them better serve the youth
of their community. They must also demonstrate the library's commitment
to intellectual freedom and equity of access for young adults by
submitting an up-to-date, board-approved collection development policy
with their application.
The winner must agree to accept all the materials received by the
YALSA office and pay shipping and handling charges. The deadline is
December 1, 1998. The winner will be announced by the ALA Public
Information Office during the 1999 Midwinter Meeting in a press release.
Previous winners are not eligible.
For an application with a complete list of criteria and guidelines,
contact YALSA, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. Telephone:
800-545-2433, ext. 4390. E-mail: YALSA @ala.org. Fax-On-Demand:
800-545-2433, press 8, request document 890. Web site:
www.ala.org/yalsa.
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