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Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1998 11:07:38 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #383
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Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 11:40:17 -0400
From: "Deborah H. Williams" <bookloft@spectra.net>
Subject: Out of Print Titles
Dear Pubyacers,
Thanks, John Albee, for listing many terrific sites for out-of-print
children's books (and others) in response to Julie's question.
In my experience, few libaries are using these sites to order
out-of-print books, but they should be. Some sites combine the resources of
thousands of used-book dealers into one list. When you type in information
about the book you want, the entire holdings of the site are scanned and a
list of all the volumes available comes up, with the names of the
bookdealers along side them. You then click on the volume you want and
connect with the seller. Some sites allow you to type in your "wants"
and
will automatically notify you (without obligation) when your want is
matched with a new listing.
One more to add to the list of sites for direct ordering is
<www.interloc.com>, which integrates holdings of about 2000 used-book
dealers, searchable by author, title, subject, and keyword.
Another site for direct ordering, which also automatically links your
search to the combined resources of several other book sites, is
<www.mxbf.com>, the MX Book Finder.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
DEBORAH WILLIAMS, GIL'S BOOK LOFT
82 COURT ST, BINGHAMTON, NY 13901
(607) 771-6800
"Quality Books at Affordable Prices"
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Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 12:44:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: Bromann <bromannj@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Summer Programming
I vote for hiring performers whenever possible. The library is not just
for reading, but learning, and when other professionals can come and
share what they know (For us this summer it was Reptiles, the Shedd
Aquarium, Fashions of the Titanic), the kids are learning something new
that I can't teach them, which makes coming to the library more fun. We
do do crafts, story times, bingo, a carnival, and a couple other programs
(water games and trivia) ourselves. But it is just 1 1/2 people (+
80 slighltly unreliable teens) working for 645 kids. Hiring performers
makes it a little easier. And parents comment on how much they and their
children have enjoyed these educational entertainers. In the fall we do
more book based programming in disguise. But then, every library and it's
community is different.
Jennifer Bromann
Head of Youth Services
Prairie Trails Public Library
Burbank, IL
bromannj@sls.lib.il.us
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Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 09:33:23 EDT
From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
Subject: Re: stumper solved
Thank you to everyone who responded to my question about the orphan girl who
made her own shoes. The book is indeed "Nobody's Girl". We have
interlibrary
loaned a copy from another library in our system and our volunteer is very
happy. Thank again!
Ilene Lefkowitz
YA Librarian
Englewood Library
Ilefkowitz@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 12:10:08 -0400 (EDT)
From: Brehl <sbrehl@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Storytime for Grades 1-3
Kim,
Shades of Dewey----an educational idea! What about "Tales from 398.2"?
Sandy Brehl
Lindenhurst Memorial Public Library
Lindenhurst, NY
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Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 10:12:00 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us>
Subject: Re: Summer reading attendance
Dolly,
I applaud your success. Your programming is the kind that makes
life long reading and library using. If you are really forced to have
outside performers, why not include a slot at the beginning or end of each
program in which you tie your collection to whatever the performer is
doing. Books on making puppets and putting on a puppet show after a
puppet show. Booktalk making musical instruments, stories set to music
(ballet and opera) or fiction in which music plays a prominent part after
a musical performance...
As to how to handle numbers of kids for crafts programs...how
about having a sign-up sheet as the children arrive and call numbers when
the children's name comes up. You can control how many are at the craft
table at any one time. Set your craft program up in stations so the kids
can move from station to station. Helps localize each particular
instruction. Get teen or 5th and 6th grade volunteers to help you
administer craft kinds of activities.
Above all, arm yourself with your statistics proving that your
kind of programming is getting kids into the library and getting them to
read. Maybe you could ask for some extra help a couple of hours a day
during the summer--an off-duty teacher looking for a few extra bucks and
some fun. If you can prove your usage is up, maybe the Board can budget
in some extra money for temporary summer help.
Good luck to you. It is probably stressful for someone who has
"always done things this way" to deal with a new way of doing
something,
especially when it means extra work. I hope you can bring her around to
your way of thinking. - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:30:20 -0500
From: Karen Wendt <bewendt@facstaff.wisc.edu>
Subject: Re: crafts
We do a Story & a Craft program on Thursday mornings for children K to 5th
grade. We read a book or two to start the program and do a related craft or art
project. Each year we do papermaking. ( a popular program for this group as well
as middle school children with whom we also do papermaking)
There are two of us who work on the program the week of papermaking, in addition
to about four Junior Volunteers. The children listen to the books (usually books
with illustrations using torn paper or handmade paper. We put out a collection
of books for check out after the program. ) We then take four kids to the
kitchen at a time to create paper while the rest of the kids make books. (use
the ideas Carrie E. gave. We made the covers out of paper plates. Kids can make
them look like fish or decorate them however they want. ) The Junior Volunteers
walk the kids back to the bookmaking program when they are done making paper and
bring a few new kids to the kitchen for papermaking. We can do about 25 in an
hour. We show off how the paper looks when it is dry and show some things they
can do with their paper. We show the parents how they can do the project at home
and how by making several sheets of paper the children can make their own books
out of handmade paper. There are alot o!
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nderful books available on papermaking and on papercrafts. Put them out for
check-out. Karen
At 03:33 PM 7/17/98 -0700, you wrote:
>We had an all craft program recently which I felt was successful and lots
>of fun for the participants. ...
>This was pretty labor intensive program - but defintely book related! I
>thought it was worth it and I promoted other craft books at the program.
>Although I don't do a lot of crafts - I think it perfectly appropriate to
>promote other books besides stories.
>>Carrie Eldridge
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Karen M. Wendt, Madison, WI
bewendt@facstaff.wisc.edu
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<smaller>www.scls.lib.wi.us/monona> Monona Public Library
www.mufa.org> Madison Ultimate Frisbee Association
www.aec-online.net/discgolf/> DiscOver Wisconsin</smaller>
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Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 22:42:16 -0400
From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Summer reading attendance
Dolly Irvin wrote:
>
> I bring this dilemma to you out of sheer exhaustion!
Dolly-
What does your supervisor / director have to say? I would think that
after they see the circ and attendance stats they would support you and
not your pushy assistant. After all, you're the one with the MLS and the
positive results. You might also look to the schools for support. They
probably appreciate the fact that the kids have been reading this summer
instead of vegitating. Also get the parents to back you up; ask them to
write down their positive comments as proof that you have improved on
past programs. Sounds like you are doing a great job. Don't be
intimidated!
Martha Simpson, Head of Children's Services, Stratford (CT) Library
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Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 10:23:18 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us>
Subject: Re: Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism? I think this is such a broad term. What do I think
about including as many diverse life experiences in my collection as
possible? I am all for it. What do I think about offering books in which
children of minority groups (Latino, African-American, children of
divorce, children of 2-parent family, children of blended marriages,
children of non-marriage partnerships, children facing abusive situations,
children with happy, middle-class families, etc.)? I am all for it. I
think it is important for children to be exposed to all kinds of people in
the books they read. I think it is also important for children to be able
to see themselves in the books they read. As a teen I "saw myself" as
Jo
in Little Women. I also "saw myself" as the educated sailor in Richard
Henry Dana's Two Years Before The Mast. You can't expect that every
10-year-old African-American child of a single parent with 2 siblings will
only see himself in a story about an African-American family with 3
children (one of whom is the same age and gender as the reader). You
never know which characters any given reader will "see himself" in. So
you buy widely with as much diversity in life experiences (and ethnic
backgrounds, and language, and geographical settings, and...) as you can
and hope you have at least something for each and every individual child
that walks into your door.
And, you just might expand a child's definition of himself or
herself by offering ideas and experiences they have not yet had
opportunities to explore.
So, what do I think about multiculturalism in children's
literature? Well, now you know...if my understanding of your question is
the same as your intended meaning. Have a nice day. - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 09:09:53 -0500
From: Marleen Watling <MWATLING@flower-mound.com>
Subject: Re: Design of Children's Area
Thanks, Jeanette, I will. I don't know how often people tell you what a great
asset you are, but I will take this opportunity to thank you for all the
information and advice that you have given in the past. --kinda like a generic
card for a year's worth of holidays!
Marleen
>>> "Jeanette Larson" <jlarson@tenet.edu> 07/16/98
11:05AM >>>
Marleen-Have you contact anne.ramos@tsl.state.tx.us for help? She has
lots of information in our Library Science Collection.
Jeanette Larson
Texas State Library
Marleen Watling wrote:
>
> Help! We are building a new library and I am not too excited with the
architect's design for an entrance into the children's area. I remember reading
an article a few years ago in (I believe) Library Journal that showed a castle
motif--with portcullis-- that was wonderful. I have searched the Internet and
haven't found any pictures of children's areas in libraries.
> If anyone has a web site that has pictures of their children's areas, could
you please e-mail me directly? Any other pictures or suggestions are extremely
welcome! I want to present a number of alternatives to the library staff and the
architects.
> TIA,
> Marleen Watling
> Youth Services Librarian
> Flower Mound Public Library
> 2121 Cross Timbers Rd.
> Flower Mound, TX 75028
> (972) 874-3033
> mwatling@flower-mound.com
>
>
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Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 16:33:21 -0600
From: roberts@panet.panet.pa.sk.ca (Marlyn Roberts)
Subject: THANK YOU
A sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who sent me
ideas for book group names. I'm sure I'll come up with
something with the help of these suggestions.
I'd also appreciate hearing from people who have done this,
and want to pass on their advice and experiences.
Thanks again!
Marlyn
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MARLYN K. ROBERTS
Assistant Director
John M. Cuelenaere Public Library
Prince Albert, SK
S6V 1B7
e-mail: roberts@jmc.panet.pa.sk.ca
Ph. : (306)763-8496 ext. 32
Fax: (306)763-3816
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Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 07:40:36 -0400
From: "The Erdman's" <erdman@epix.net>
Subject: Newsletter and Calendar Samples / Content Suggestions Wanted
I would like to produce a bimonthly or quarterly newsletter for
distibution to library patrons and am seeking suggestions for subject
matter to include on a regular basis and actual newsletter samples to
get some ideas for layout and design. Also, I'm looking to produce a
monthly calendar of library events. Any suggestions to share or samples
you could send to me? Thanks in advance for your help!
- --
Sue Erdman, Director Mechanicsburg Area Public Library
erdman@epix.net 16 N. Walnut St.
717-766-0171 phone Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717-766-0152 fax
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Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 12:43:17 PDT
From: "Dawn Rutherford" <rutherfo@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: CD-Rom Collection
At my branch, the Magic School Bus cds are very popular, but not as
popular as the Arthur cds, which we bought to make up for the fact we
can not keep Arthur books on the shelf.
Oregon Trail II, American Girls, and Where in the World is Carmen
Satiago are all popular, too.
______________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 10:15:19 EDT
From: MRVoors@aol.com
Subject: Snake That Sneezed pattern
I am looking for a pattern for a prop to use with the story _The Snake That
Sneezed_ by Robert Leydenfrost. A storyteller who visited our library recently
used this as she told the story. She believed her pattern came from an old
(possibly 1980's) Copycat magazine. Would anyone have this pattern or the
Copycat citation so that I could interlibrary loan it?
TIA
Mary Voors
mrvoors@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 20:18:16 EDT
From: ALMCB@aol.com
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #377
Regarding CD Rom Collections,
I feel that the Grolier's Encyclopedia is essential.
L. McBride
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Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 20:56:33 EDT
From: ALMCB@aol.com
Subject: Technology Money
Purchase a laserdisc player and a color scanner and a color printer and
copier. You should insiost on the following titles for the
laserdisc,"Scott's
Forseman Discover the World Series," .
L. McBride
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Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 10:38:12 -0500
From: JODIR@ALCON.ALC.ORG
Subject: Winnie the Pooh
Hello Everyone
I know I should have printed these out and kept them but ...
I have been asked to do a Winnie the Pooh program for Girls Scouts, and
I know some of you have done a Pooh program before and I would be grateful if
you would take a few minutes to e-mail me your ideas. (crafts, games & food)
Thanks a bunch
Jodi Rocco
Children's Library Asst.
Abilene Public Library
Abilene TX
jodi.rocco@alcon.alc.org
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Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 12:25:45 -0500
From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: Parachute games
I have a patron looking for non-competitive parachute games for ages 10-14.
We have found some for tots but nothing to interest older children. In your
vast knowledge can anyone suggest the games themselves or a book to refer
to?
Linda Peterson
lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 12:00:27 -0500
From: Williams <Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org>
Subject: Scavenger Hunt
I would like to try a Scavenger Hunt for Library Card Sign-Up Month. I have
never done a scavenger hunt, nor do I know anyone that has done one for a
library. If any of you have done one for the middle school grades, 5-8, please
share samples of the questions or articles that you had on your list. If it's
too long to e-mail directly to me, snail mail is fine. Thanks for any help you
can or will offer.
Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org
or
Dorothy Williams
Peabody Public Library
203 N Main St
Columbia City, IN 46725
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Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:22:23 EDT
From: ALUV4BKS@aol.com
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #367
Reply to toddler and preschool programs:
In response to the idea of two one theme and modifying to fit two different
age groups, I think a lot of us do that and it works nicely. There are plenty
of books and songs and fingerplays and crafts on things like dogs, bears,
colors, etc. to fit both age groups. I really don't think that's going to
solve your problem of multiple ages, however. Unless you institute some kind
of control and/or registration. I don't have a separate storytime room for
many of my programs either. But I insist on registration and post someone
strategically to steer patrons away from the storytime area until the program
is over. For "open" storytimes, for, say, 3 1/2 to 5 year olds, I ask
caregivers with younger ones, especially babies to sit over in a separate area
of the library to the little ones won't be a disruption. For those 3 1/2 to 5
year olds who won't leave a grownup, I ask them to sit in the back if there is
a baby, so at least the baby doesn't become the center of attention. Active
participation and responsibility on the part of the parent/caregiver is key to
the success of a program. You can't do everything alone.
Jane Marino
Scarsdale Public Library
jmarino@wls.lib.ny.us
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Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 13:32:03 -0400 (EDT)
From: LaMorte <tlamorte@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #379 (fwd)
> Congratuluations to you on a successful summer reading program! How
> wonderful that you had a great first year. It is enthusiasm like yours
> that motivates kids (believe me, parents and kids notice the difference)
> and keeps the field alive. Don't worry about your dull library assistant;
> it takes time to change peoples' minds to your way of thinking--also,
> you've been to library school, she hasn't. "That's the way we've
always
> done it" seems to be the overall line of thinking here. You just keep
> doing what you know is right.
> As far as the logistics and practicallity of it, here's what we
> do. We always pre-register all of our programs, and yes, people do get
> closed out. Then we begin a waiting list. We confirm all programs the
> day before to find out who might not be coming. Sometimes we ask for a
> small refundable deposit to hold a spot. Lastly, we tell patrons that
> they can show up the day of the program and see if there is room in the
> program. Sometimes we offer another section of a program if the
> registration is so overwhelming.
> I hope some of my suggestions help. Keep up the good work!
>
> Sincerely,
> Teresa A. LaMorte
> Deer Park Public Library
> Deer Park, NY
> tlamorte@suffolk.lib.ny.us
>
>
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Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:55:09 -0400 (EDT)
From: Sheila Anderson <sanderso@clsn1269.cumberland.lib.nc.us>
Subject: State Committees
Greetings:
Regarding state committees serving young adults, I'm the Chair of the
Young Adult Committee, Public Library Section, North Carolina Library
Association. We meet every few months and produce a newsletter called
"Grassroots: For High Risque Librarians" which has over three hundred
subscribers throughout the United States and Canada. It has been
published for twenty years. If anyone would like a sample issue of the
If anyone would like a sample issue of Grassroots, send your request to me
at sanderso@cumberland.lib.nc.us
I'm on YALSA's Selected Films and Videos Committee, and at our last
meeting in D.C. I suggested that YALSA create a link on their homepage
listing state YA committees, or links to their homepages.
Adios,
Sheila Anderson
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| Sheila Anderson |
| Student Liaison Librarian |
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| Mail: Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center |
| Information Services |
| 300 Maiden Lane |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5000 |
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| E-Mail: sanderso@cumberland.lib.nc.us |
| Web Page: http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us |
| Phone: (910) 483-7878 ext 225 |
| Fax: (910) 486-6661 |
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