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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 10:23:44 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #401
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Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 01:32:02 -0700
From: Kent Macaulay and Tom Knutson <kentandtom@bc.sympatico.ca>
Subject: stumper
Hi all,
Does anyone know of a children's book where a boy falls in a well and
his brother tries to save him, but almost drowns because of his long
name? It may be a Japanese pourquoi tale about how people got shorter
names.
Any help will be much appreciated. Please contact me directly at
tknutson@mail.orl.kelowna.bc.ca
Thanks!
Tom
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Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 20:31:47 -0400
From: Karen Laird <klaird@worthington.lib.oh.us>
Subject: stumper: seeing eye dog
Greetings!
I have a patron who is looking for a book her teacher read to her
(15-ish years ago?) about a boy who trains a seeing eye dog. She thinks
the dog's name is Inky (Inki?). He is very sad when he has to turn the
dog over, but his father returns home from war blind and is matched up
with this same dog. Ring any bells? Please e-mail me directly.
Thanks!
Karen Laird
klaird@worthington.lib.oh.us
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Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 19:45:14 -0500 (CDT)
From: Tami Chumbley <tchumble@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
Subject: stumper
I have a patron looking for a children's book (not new) with a character
Rodeo Rosie (Rose? Rosey?) I've searched our collection and my mind and
can't come up with a title. Any ideas?
Thanks! Please email me directly.
Tami Chumbley
Youth Services Manager
Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722
319-344-4178
tchumble@libby.rbls.lib.il.us
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Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 12:35:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: Christy Blanchette <cblanche@ansernet.rcls.org>
Subject: STUMPER - girl unconscious
Hi! I have a patron looking for a book she remembers reading as a young
adult about 20 years ago. It is about a young girl whose father is a
firefighter. One day, she convinces him to let her go to fight a fire with
him. During that fire, something falls on her and knocks her unconscious.
Then, at some point Eskimos (?) put her in a pickup truck and take care of
her for a few weeks during a blizzard. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
She thinks the book may have been one published for older children or even
teenagers. TIA!!
Christy Norris Blanchette
Valley Cottage Library
Valley Cottage, NY
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Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 21:43:53 -0400
From: Monica &Edmund Irlbacher <emirlbac@warwick.net>
Subject: Stumper - request from patron
Dear Pubyacers,
Help! A patron came to our YA area looking for a book she (and her
sister) read when they were younger. The story was set in either Ireland
or Scotland. She thinks the name Finn and children were in the title.
The story centers around time travel where 2 children meet their
grandfather or great grandfather. She also thinks the stories (this may
be a series)were rewritings of the works of a monk. Does anyone have
any ideas about this or any further clues to help? Naturally, she does
not know the author, but she thinks it was a woman.
Any help would be appreciated.
Reply to Pubyac or emirlbac@warwick.net
THANKS!
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Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 06:55:58 -0400
From: Lyric <rgwd@sprynet.com>
Subject: Children's Librarian Position Available
POSITION: Full-time Children's Librarian CLOSES: August 14, 1998
INSTITUTION: Farmers Branch Manske (Public) Library
SALARY: $2,520 per month
REQUIREMENTS: Exp communicating w/children and teens, planning
and conducting preschool storytimes, other programs,
etc.
CONTACT: Send cover letter with resume to City of Farmers Branch,
Dept of Human Resources, 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy,
Farmers Branch, TX 75234 972/919-2559
This is a children's librarian position working at a beautiful library
set next to a pond and park. The library has a great budget, very nice
staff, and is in a suburb of Dallas. The focus of the position is
programming for teens, storytime for 3-6 year olds (2 per week),
generating bibliographies, bulletin board displays and display case
displays, and collection developmnet for the YA area.
Robin Davis
Youth Services Supervisor
Farmer's Branch Manske Library
rgwd@sprynet.com
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Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 18:09:04 -0700
From: Rick Gates <rgates@nassets.com>
Subject: Beta Test for Library Training Site
Hello!
My name is Rick Gates.
I've just created a library training Web site that I plan on releasing free
to all libraries. The goal of this site is to provide Internet
pre-training... that is, a sound understanding of basic computing concepts.
Those who work through the site will gain the computing skills necessary
to be able to learn other applications, particularly the Internet.
The core of the site is an interactive course, complete with exercises,
quizzes, and exams. It is designed for the novice.
Because my goal is to provide a useful site for libraries, I'm putting out
a call for beta-testers from the library community.
If you're interested in trying out my site ahead of time, I'd love to have
your feedback. You can simply review the site quickly and give me your
general impression, or spend more time in depth on any portion of the course.
Please send me an email message if you're interested in beta-testing. You
can send your email to:
rgates@nassets.com
(This message is not Spam in disguise... I won't use your name at any time,
and you'll never receive any solicitation as a result of this beta-test.)
Thanks for your consideration. I hope that libraries will find the site
useful for their training needs.
Sincerely,
Rick Gates
Net Assets
mailto:rgates@nassets.com
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Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 12:45:39 -0400
From: C.Allen.Nichols@wadsworth.lib.oh.us (C. Allen Nichols)
Subject: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Young Adult Librarian, Wadsworth, OH
PLEASE EXCUSE THE CROSS POSTING OF THIS MESSAGE
The Wadsworth Public Library is seeking a Young Adult Librarian. The
person in this position will be responsible for the library’s young
adult services program, working cooperatively with local schools,
coordinating the activities of an established YA advisory council, and
providing reference services. In addition to an M.L.S. degree, the
successful applicant will have a sense of humor, an understanding of
adolescent development, the ability to communicate effectively with
teenagers, the desire to become involved within the community, and
previous experience in a public, middle school, or high school library.
This full-time position pays $11.90 per hour plus an excellent benefit
package. Interested candidates must submit a letter of application and
resume to C. Allen Nichols, Director, Wadsworth Public Library, 132
Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281-1897 by Monday, August 17, 1998.
The Wadsworth Public Library serves a community of 22,500 and circulates
over 700,000 items per year. The Library is located 30 miles south of
Cleveland.
- --
Co-editor "Young Adults and Public Libraries" from Greenwood Press
C. Allen Nichols
Director and Ohio Library Association Vice President/President-elect
Wadsworth Public Library VOICE: 1-330-335-1299
132 Broad Street FAX: 1-330-334-6605
Wadsworth, OH 44281-1897 c.allen.nichols@wadsworth.lib.oh.us
"One soon learns that so long as books are kept open then minds can
never be closed" - Ronald Reagan
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 17:30:05 +1200
From: "Pam Gravenor" <pdgravenor@nelsonlib.org.nz>
Subject: Re: Cataloguing of easy readers -Reply
I too categorise things as I order them, but after receipt, they are put on
shelves for me to code further. So I see everything before any major work
is done on the record. I think your system must be a lot bigger than mine,
though.
Also, the cataloguers are obviously not thinking of you as their customer,
which you are. Perhaps a service level agreement, or customer service
policy would be a help?
Pam Gravenor
Children's and Young Adult's Librarian
Nelson Public Library
03 546 0404 fax 03 546 0402
pdgravenor@nelsonlib.org.nz
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Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 04:54:04 PDT
From: "carol exner" <crexner@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Cataloguing of easy readers -Reply
Good gracious! I know catalogers are harassed and overworked, but
insults are unnecesary. We haven't had that particular problem. And
unless it is the head of cataloging doing the insulting, it might be
something to talk over with her/him.
If they are willing to talk it over, you might show the changes in
ER materials recently. For instance, Hyperion's new "Chapters" series
has everything from mid-first grade to mid-third grade. What a stretch!
One would be ER, the other might be JF (or whatever you call it). You
might emphasise that you depend on cataloging to place your materials
correctly so that patrons can find what they are looking for.
However, if this person is just a pill --- AND in a position of
authority --- you may be sunk. If you know anyone on staff who knows
how to handle or deal with this person, you might ask them for advice.
If there is a boss to refer to, however, you might have a chance. Be
sure to emphasise that you are not criticising the person's skills, that
ERs have become "challenging" etc.
I wish you luck and wish I had the key. It sounds as if you are
doing all you can already.
Carol Exner
Children's Librarian, Parkwood Branch
Durham County Library
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Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 05:06:52 PDT
From: "carol exner" <crexner@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: More on summer reading
Dear Gail,
Yes! I DO hate that!! I have seen it in libraries and book stores
and parents wonder why their children don't read or enjoy reading! What
would they do if their beach reading suddenly disappeared? Have a fit,
of course. Children also need recreational reading and a chance to
explore their likes and dislikes. Another pet peeve is the parent that
won't let a child read anything published after 1960. They are afraid
their children "Might get ideas." No need to worry, parents! Your
children are idea proof thanks to you. Keep on shooing!! Maybe I will,
too.
With thanks,
Carol Exner, Children's Librarian
Parkwood Branch (DCL)
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Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 07:01:03 -0600
From: Renee Vaillancourt <rvail@missoula.lib.mt.us>
Subject: pathfinder for YAs
I'm working on the revision of Bare Bones: Young Adult Services Tips for
Public Library Generalists for ALA. I would like to include an updated
sample of a pathfinder developed specifically for young adults. If anyone
has a copy of one that they would be willing to share for this purpose,
please let me know.
This message is being cross-posted to PUBYAC, YA-TRAIN and YALSA-L, please
excuse any duplication.
*****************************
Renee J. Vaillancourt
Assistant Director
Missoula (MT) Public Library
rvail@missoula.lib.mt.us
*****************************
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 09:07:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: Mary Beth Oliveto - Farmington Branch <olivetom@metronet.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Favorite Newbery books
My two favorites have always been Adam of the Road (Elizabeth Janet Gray)
and The Door in the Wall (Marguerite De Angeli) because of a fasination
with all things medieval!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Merry Beth Tacy
Children's and YA Librarian
Farmington Branch Library
23500 Liberty Street
Farmington, MI 48335
248-474-7771 Phone 248-474-6915 Fax
olivetom@metronet.lib.mi.us
"Come, my best friends, my books, and lead me on."
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
On Tue, 4 Aug 1998, P Hay/PPLC wrote:
> I have as a (long-term) goal to read as many Newbery books as I can. I
> have read some, but would like to know which ones are your favorites to
> get me started.
>
> So far my favorites are Up a Road Slowly (Irene Hunt), And Now, Miguel
> (Joseph Krumgold), and Island of the Blue Dolphins (Scott O'Dell).
>
> Your favorites?
> Patty
>
> Patricia Hay
> Gulf Beaches Public Library
> Madeira Beach, FL
> hayp@snoopy.tblc.lib.fl.us
>
>
>
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 09:21:50 -0400 (EDT)
From: Katja Ermann <kermann@rvcc.raritanval.edu>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #400
A great source for CD-ROM reviews is www.superkids.com. This site not only
reviews tons of software in detail, but links you to five current sources
to compare prices. I found that Edutainment (www.edutainment.com) had the
lowest prices for most of the software I've been looking for, and they
allow purchase orders instead of insisting on a credit card.
*******************************************
Katja Ermann, Children's Librarian
Somerset County Library, Hillsborough Branch (NJ)
kermann@rvcc.raritanval.edu
On Wed, 5 Aug 1998, pubyac wrote:
>
> Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 18:52:17 -0700
> From: lauram@ci.hillsboro.or.us
> Subject: CD-ROMs for homework station
<snip>
>
> Thanks for your time and any input you can send my way. Have I missed an
> obvious reviewing source? Are there CD-ROM products you consider "must
> haves" for a stand-alone station, esp. designed for homework? Please
> respond directly to me and if there is interest, I will definitely post
> what we finally loaded onto our CD-ROM station.
>
> Laura Mikowski
> Youth Librarian
> Hillsboro (OR) Public Library
> lauram@ci.hillsboro.or.us
>
> ------------------------------
>
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 09:19:53 -0500 (CDT)
From: Maria Wegscheid <mwegsche@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
Subject: library drive-up windows
In defense of drive up windows:
Unfortunately, we're not working in a ideal world. Often, our patrons
simply do not have the time to stop, park the car, come in, find the book,
wait in line to check it out, and still get home to fix dinner. If we are
willing (and we are) to help our patrons by pulling a book from the shelf
and holding it at the checkout desk, why not go one step farther? When we
added our driveup window, we hoped it would make it easier to get books
and other materials into the hands of the people who need them.
And let's not forget that embattled parent who has a child in the car with
measles and is desperately looking to entertain her for the next week.
With a pickup window, one phone call lets you stop at the library and get
a week's worth of entertainment on the way home from the doctor's office.
We are constantly looking for ways to make it easier for our patrons to
get access to our materials: outreach, interlibrary loans, branch
libraries, kiosks. Drive up windows are just an extension of our
commitment to customer service.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Maria J. Wegscheid
Bettendorf (IA) Public Library
mwegsche@libby.rbls.lib.il.us
Views expressed by the author do not necessarily represent those of the
Bettendorf Public Library.
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Date: 05 Aug 1998 14:52:07 GMT
From: Deborah_Dubois@freenet.richland.oh.us
Subject: Favorite Newbery Books
My all-time favorite Newbery book is "A Wrinkle in Time". My sixth
grade
teacher read it to our class and I have re-read it many times since then. It
also got me started on reading all of L'Engle's other books, and she is one
of my favorite authors. I also enjoyed "Sarah Plain and Tall",
"Maniac
Magee".
Deborah L. Dubois
Children's Outreach Librarian
Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
deborah_dubois@freenet.richland.oh.us
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 10:27:00 -0400 (EDT)
From: Holland <hollandd@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: Pubyac debate on SRG's
I too, have been using the term "listeners" for our SRC for quite a
few
years. I tell the "listeners" that it isn't a book report--it's a
conversation about the book. Our SRC members choose either 20 books or
1000 pages as their goal when they sign up. The older kids really don't
have the nerve to sign up for 20 picture books. As far as prizes are
concerned, I only offer small stuff. I think that big prizes may seem to
encourage particpation but I think big prizes are more likely to
encourage dishonesty. I think of the prizes as just sort of a gesture to
let the kids know they did a good job.
Dorothy
Elmwood Park Public Library
Youth Services
hollandd@sls.lib.il.us
On Tue, 4 Aug 1998 ALUV4BKS@aol.com wrote:
> Hi All
>
> I''ve been following the debate on SRG's and incentives vs. no incentives
with
> great interest. Like it or not, we are a nation born and bred on an
> incentive based system. Do well in school; you get A's on the report card.
> Do well on the SAT's or ACT's and you get into a good college. Do well on
the
> job and you get raises, promotions, perks, etc. Why do we expect reading
> games to be any different? The very word game means there are
"winners" and
> "losers", whether we like it or not. I have worked very hard over
the last
> several years to eliminate the notion of competition from my reading games.
> You can read one book or one hundred books and we will still be equally
proud
> of you. There is no finish line to reach, no goal to achieve, no carrot
> hanging out there for you to chase. Every child who joins gets a badge,
> pencil, bookmark. Every child who reports (limit once a day), can take part
> in the weekly raffle and the grand prize raffle. We count books, not
> minutes. Every four books read or five books listened to if you're a
> prereader earns you a sticker. Every two stickers earns you a prize. They
> are usually pieces of plastic, nothing much. We hire "listeners"
who sit and
> listen to the child "report" on one of the four books. And this
is the best
> part. They tell them as little or as much as they want and this, I think,
> puts emphasis back on the book and shows the child how much we care about
the
> book and what they thought of it. When the listener is not there the
> librarian does it. It's wonderful. I get a chance to hear about what kids
> are reading and there is always reader's advisory that follows these
listening
> sessions. I've been very interested in this debate over minutes vs books
> counted and to me it's no contest. Count the books. That's what we're
> selling, after all, not minutes. And if the sixth graders want to read
> picture books to meet their quota, don't let them get away with it!
>
>
>
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 11:47:42 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Barbara A. Lewis" <blewis@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: SRP incentives
Hello everyone--I've been following with interest the discussion about
Summer Reading Programs and the pros and cons of using prizes as reading
incentives. We have had many of the same discussions right within our own
Children's Department since we have a variety of opinions on the subject.
A couple of years ago, however, we began to identify the reasons for
having a Summer Reading Program. One of those reasons was to stimulate
circulation during the summer when library usage traditionally decreases.
Another important reason, however, was to encourage children to continue
reading over their summer vacation so that when they returned to school in
the fall they would not have forgotten the skills they had acquired in the
previous school year.
Since most librarians have been avid readers from as far back as they can
remember, I'll bet very few of you ever had to be encouraged to read over
the summer when you were children. If you were like me, you had to be
encouraged to STOP reading when there were chores to be done or dinner was
on the table. But we all know that there is a vast number of children out
there who have no interest in reading. Oddly enough I can identify with
them as well. All I have to do is remember how I dreaded doing arithmetic
in grade school. I may have excelled at reading, but when it came to
numbers I was way at the other end of the spectrum. If some mathematician
back then would have told me that he had developed a really neat program
that allowed me to do arithmatic problems throughout my summer vacation
just for the sheer joy of it, I would have thought he was nuts! It's only
human nature that we tend to avoid those things for which we don't have a
natural aptitude. If children have been struggling with reading
throughout the school year, if they have occasionally felt embarrassed
because their reading skills are not as good as their classmates, or if
they have been made to feel stupid because of their lack of ability, then
why in the world would they want to voluntarily come to the library during
summer vacation?
Because of the persistence of my teachers, I did eventually learn basic
math skills--although working with numbers still ranks as my least
favorite and most frustrating thing to do. If there had been a program
around when I was in grade school that "rewarded" me with little
prizes
for doing arithmetic, I suspect that I would have been willing to give it
a try and perhaps that would have helped me to master math skills more
quickly and maybe eventually would have nurtured within me a grudging
respect for the intricacies of numbers.
So anyway, this is my long-winded way of saying that if your mission with
your Summer Reading Program is to reach children who are non-readers, I
think that incentives play a valid role. Our program runs for 10 weeks.
We have special calendars printed up on which the children write the
amount of time spent reading each week. After they have read a minimum of
one hour, they can register. Therefore, all of our registrants are also
participants. The kids must read a minimum of one hour in order to check
in and can check in only once a week. At that time they receive a
small incentive. During a given week, the same incentive is passed out to
everyone regardless of how much or how little reading time has been
recorded. Some of our incentives this year were bird whistles, plastic
spiders, discount coupons for skating or pizza, and pencils.
We also solicit stores in the community for about 10 larger prizes. After
a child has checked in at the library 5 times, he is eligible to enter a
drawing for one of the 10 prizes. We used to award the prizes to those
children who had read the most hours over the summer, but this year
decided that by making it into a drawing, even those children who were not
proficient readers, but who persisted, had the chance to win. Some of our
larger prizes include gift certificates in the amounts or $20, $25, and
$30, a 35mm camera, a Red Wings t-shirt, and a bike helmet.
I was very pleased that this year we were able to incorporate a tutoring
component into our Summer Reading Program. Our school system offers the
Reading Recovery Program to first graders who are considered at-risk for
reading. This year we worked together with the schools to provide
volunteer tutors who were trained in the Reading Recovery method and who
were available to offer their services free of charge to children entering
second and third grades. All the tutoring took place in the library with
parents nearby. Since this is the first time we've tried this and since
our Summer Reading Program is still in progress, we're not sure how
successful it has been, but have received several favorable comments from
patrons.
At last count we had about 930 participants at our main library, and
another 500 at our two branches. We're pleased with the number of
participants, but still have a long way to go when you consider that the
average amount of participation among our 30 schools is only about 14%.
Barbara Lewis
Head of Children's Services
Livonia Civic Center Library
32777 Five Mile Rd.
Livonia, MI 48154
blewis@tln.lib.mi.us
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Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 10:45:05 -0600
From: Jo-Anne Cooper <wpl1@incentre.net>
Subject: YA CORE COLLECTION
Hi, I just started my new position on June 1st. The YA collection here
is a tiny, dated, hardcovered archive. I would like to order 200
popular attractive paperbacks to put in spinners. What titles would you
suggest for must haves or a core collection? Thanks for your help.
- --
Jo-Anne C. Cooper
Manager of Library Services
Wetaskiwin Public Library
5002 - 51 Avenue
Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
T9A 0V1
Phone 1-403-352-4055
FAX 1-403-352-3266
e-mail wpl1@ccinet.ab.ca
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 12:55:20 -0400 (EDT)
From: rjessup@whitby.library.on.ca (Rhonda Jessup)
Subject: Books for Babies
My Chief Librarian is working with the local Rotary club on literacy
initiatives. They are looking for a project(s) to sponsor but there is not
a lot of money (less than $5000). One of my thoughts was a "books for
babies" campaign. Off the top of my head, the project would involve parents
signing their baby up for a library card and receiving a package with
booklists and a board book to share with their baby. I know this type of
campaign has been around for a number of years and I would appreciate
hearing from those of you have done this. If it is not asking too much,
could you e-mail me a brief summary of your project and your thoughts on its
success? And, hey, as long as I am taking advantage of the collective
experience of the group, are there are other projects that you have done
that would also be worthy of consideration to promote literacy in the community?
TIA, Rhonda Jessup
Rhonda Jessup,
Coordinator
Children's & Adult Services
Whitby Public Library
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Phone: (905) 668-6531, ext. 27
E-mail: rjessup@whitby.library.on.ca
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 10:02:27 -0700 (MST)
From: Marijo Kist <mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
Subject: Re: Favorite Newbery books
My favorite Newbery's are
*Mixed Up Files. . .*, *JAcob Have I Loved*
*Wrinkle in Time*, *Caddie Woodlawn*,
*The Giver*, *Number the Stars*
*Westing Game* *Roll of Thunder. . .*
*Grey King* (i actually like *Dark is Rising Better*, but it is an
honor book)
This could be fun to watch, becaus ethe ones mentioned are among my least
favorites! I may have to try them again. One of the things I love about
literature is that really good ones mean different things at different
times of my life. Does that make sense?
Marijo Kist mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us
Acacia Branch Library
(602) 262-6224
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 13:33:45 -0500 (CDT)
From: Tami Chumbley <tchumble@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Stumper Thanks
Thanks to all those who responded to my call for Rodeo Rosie. It turns
out the patron was trying to find the book that a doll was fashioned
after. When they were hitting brick walls, they called the company and
learned it was just a character they named -- no literature involvement!
An original idea, WOW!
Thanks again.
Tami Chumbley
Bettendorf (IA) Public Library
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 14:38:27 EDT
From: DAISYWAGES@aol.com
Subject: Re: Die-cutting
If the die-cuts are indeed interchangeable between Ellison and Accu cut, does
any-
one have phone # or address for Accu cut. We have the Ellison machine, but I
love to get some other ideas for die-cuts. Thanks for any info.
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 15:57:40 -0400
From: Sherri McCarthy <smccarth@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
Subject: FW: J Book Discussion Groups
I'm forwarding this message back to the list to let everyone know that,
Yes, I will compile the information I receive and send it to you ... if I
receive any information! I have gotten only one or two replies. All the
other replies (numerous) have been to ask me to forward the information.
So, apparently this topic is of great interest.
I do have an older list of replies to a similar question that I posed to
FICTION-L and PUBLIB. I will forward those to this list in the next few
days.
Sherri McCarthy
Penfield Public Library
- -----Original Message-----
From: DLHIETT [SMTP:dlh@greennet.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 1998 8:21 PM
To: 'smccarth@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us'
Subject: RE: J Book Discussion Groups
Hi Sherri,
I will also be starting up a J-discussion group in the Fall. I thought you
asked some great questions, some of which I would like to see answered.
Could you please post the info you requested on the list serve or send it
to me directly. TIA
Deb Hiett.
dlh@greennet.net
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From: Sherri McCarthy[SMTP:smccarth@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us]
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 5:51 PM
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Cc: jkeesan@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us; ktelaric@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
Subject: J Book Discussion Groups
Hi, I'm new to PUBYAC-and I'm sure this topic has been discussed before-but
I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has been successful with J-level
book discussion groups: either groups with kids of both sexes, or
mother-daughter groups (or parent-child groups...).
[BTW, I'm aware of Shireen Dodson's book MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB and of
several published articles including the recent one in 4/98 School Library
Journal, "Having their say..."]
My library will be starting a mother-daughter group for 4th and 5th grade
girls with their mothers. We are interested in hearing tips on this and on
broader topics such as:
* Good books for this age group (we would like to choose thought-provoking
books but maybe not those titles that are likely to be on school reading
lists like "Sarah, Plain and Tall" or "A View from
Saturday". This seems
to be the hardest part so far)
* How to keep discussions going, good discussion questions, etc.
* Tips on seating and room arrangement
* Refreshments, yes or no?
* Activities or crafts to go with the discussion, yes or no?
* Do you run the program as an ongoing thing (e.g., the first Wednesday of
every month) or close-ended (e.g., a three-month session)?
* Good times (after school, nights, weekends?)
* Length of meeting (one hour? more?)
* LIMIT to size of group (do you limit? how many?)
* Ages to put together (does 4th and 5th together make sense? Are there
better combinations?)
* Any problems you have had or anticipate (e.g., mothers trying to take
over, objections to the content of book chosen, etc.)
* Anything you have found successful?
Thank you so much for whatever information you can pass on to me. I have
been the leader of several adult book discussions for the past five years,
but this is my first venture into the younger age group. You may email me
off-list or post to the list if there is interest. Either way, I will
compile the results (if there is interest).
Sherri McCarthy
Young Adult Librarian
Penfield Public Library
Penfield, NY
smccarth@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 15:08:21 -0500 (CDT)
From: JoAnn Prout <joannp@omaha.lib.ne.us>
Subject: Soap Box Derbies
Hello Fellow Pubyacers,
A patron is wishing to find information on building a soap box
car (without a motor) with his son this summer. I am having difficulty
finding info. Any ideas?
Thanks,
JoAnn
joannp@omaha.lib.ne.us
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Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 13:46:14 -0700
From: "Ellen Eifert" <eeifert@mailexcite.com>
Subject: Unattended Teens policies
I know that there has been recent discussion about unattended children's
policies. They seemed to deal with younger children.
We have been having a problem with teens left at the library after closing (at 9
pm when it is dark). I am wondering if any other libraries have this problem and
what you have done to deal with it.
If children are left when the library closes, we currently wait with them 20
minutes before calling the police (if necessary). We have a letter to hand the
children's parents explaining that children must be picked up before closing.
However, should older teens be under this policy? Do any of you have age limits?
Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Please email me directly. I will
post responses to the list.
Ellen Eifert, Children's Librarian
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Pennsauken Library, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 eeifert@mailexcite.com
Free web-based email, Forever, From anywhere!
http://www.mailexcite.com
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 14:45:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: Susan LaFantasie <susanlaf@pcl1.pcl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Favorite Newbery books
Sounds weird because it's been around a long time . . . but I was really
impressed by reading "Gay Neck, the Story of a Pigeon" by Dhan
Mukerji.
My sister and I had a pigeon when we were girls. Aside from that, I
thought it was very well written. I also love Sounder; Roll of Thunder,
Hear My Cry (wonderful!); Jacob Have I Loved; Bridge to Terabithia; Joyful
Noise (it's even better to listen to); . . . oh, forget it, there are just
too many good ones to list!:-)
Susan LaFantasie, MLS
susanlaf@pcl.lib.wa.us
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Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 16:16:25 -0700
From: Edmonds Library Reference Dept <edmref@sno-isle.org>
Subject: Banner Creation Project for YA Area
During the spring the Edmonds Library had a group of
young adults "brainstorm" ideas for changes in our young adult
area to give the area a more "teen look" & feel. One of the ideas
to percolate out of the 2 meetings of this group was to have a
banner creation program for the YA area.
This program will be held in the fall and will involve
area teens getting together to create some nylon banners for the
young adult area. I would be interested to know if any YA or
Youth Services librarians out there have done this or a similar
area-decoration type of program, and if you could share with me your
experiences.
Specifically: What types of materials did you use? What was the
quality of the banners/decorations produced. Did the YA's who
participated enjoy the program ie., what type of feedback did you
get on the program from those who participated? If you were doing
it again, would there be anything you would do differently?
Thanks in advance for you comments & suggestions.
Tom Reynolds
Adult/YA Librarian
Edmonds Library
Edmonds, Washington
edmref@sno-isle.org
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 11:09:20 -0500
From: "Janette Johnston" <jj@round-rock.tx.us>
Subject: Stumper: picnic stumper
Oh great ones, I'm looking for help again. One of our volunteer shelvers who
gives many hours of her time, is looking for a short story she remembers
reading many years ago. She thinks it was in a college English lit.book (pre
1955) and might be a Southern author. The story line involves a picnic on a
hot Sunday in July. It's possibly a Sunday school picnic and it takes place
in Wilmington, Delaware. It tickles my memory, but we have not been able to
locate it in short story index. I hope this is not out of the scope of
PUBYAC, but our reference librarian asked me to post it, as we'd really like
to find the answer. TIA.
Janette Johnston
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Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 14:49:29 -0500
From: Paula Settoon <psettoo@tulsalibrary.org>
Subject: Job Announcement
POSITION AVAILABLE
POSITION: Branch Children's Librarian
LOCATION: Hardesty South Regional Library, 6737 S. 85 E. Ave., Tulsa
SALARY RANGE: Grade 11 $1956 - $2595 per month
STATUS: 40 hours per week
Schedule includes two evenings per week and alternate Fridays/Saturdays,
and one Sunday 1-5 p.m. Sept.-April.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Implements innovative and experimental programming for children in addition
to regular programs for children and adults.
Serves as extension resource person for others responsible for children's
programming.
Develops and maintains story hour resources. Assists with the training of
new employees in storytime procedures and techniques.
Plans and implements the regional library's participation in system-wide
special programs.
Serves as permanent member of planning committee for summer reading program.
Responsible for collection development for regional library's juvenile
collection. Assists Children’s Coordinator with evaluation of new
children's materials and resources for the library system. Recommends new
juvenile materials for system-wide purchase.
Provides assistance at public service desk in the location and use of
library resources; responds to patrons' questions, conducting research and
providing answers to reference questions.
Supervises regional building and staff in absence of Supervising Librarian.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires MLIS, substantial progress toward MLIS, or equivalent degree in
related field
Knowledge of children's literature
Good interpersonal skills and prior experience working with young children
AVAILABLE: August 17, 1998
Send resume to: Gerry Hendon, Personnel Manager, Tulsa City-County Library,
400 Civic Center, Tulsa, Ok 74103 or FAX to 918-596-2641
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 18:36:55 -0700 (PDT)
From: bcl003@coyote.accessnv.com
Subject: Stumper-birthday elephant
I have a patron that is looking for a book that she read to her daughter
about a year ago. She has a pretty good despription of the storyline, but
can't remember the title. In the story a little girl and her mother are
baking a birthday cake when a package arrives. It's a birthday present
from her grandmother : a flannel elephant. Later while playing outside
the little girl forgets and leaves the elephant under a tree. The
elephant is found that night with the help of a flashlight but the ear is
torn. The next day Grandmother arrives and sews the ear back on. The
last page of the book depicts four generations: the grandmother, mother,
the (now adult) little girl, and HER daughter and the elephant which has
been saved for the new generation.
The patron thought the name Rebecca or Sarah might figure in, but that
clue did not lead us anywhere and now she's not sure.
Any help would be appreciated. She was amazed when I told her what I was
going to do with the question!
TIA,
Stephanie Gall Miller
Head of Children's Services
Boulder City Library
BCL003@accessnv.com
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 14:37:31 -0700 (PDT)
From: Susan LaFantasie <susanlaf@pcl1.pcl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Spanish Children's Magazine
Did I hear that Highlights comes in other languages?
Susan LaFantasie, MLS
susanlaf@pcl.lib.wa.us
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Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 16:20:50 -0500
From: "Shelly Collins" <scollins@ames.lib.ia.us>
Subject: Family Internet program
Our library is preparing for a Family Internet Night that we'll be
presenting later this fall. Among other things, we'll be introducing
families to the Internet, suggesting good sites, and giving some hints
on ways to find the information they need.
We're wondering if anyone who has done this type of program in the
past has any
hints/suggestions/warnings that you could pass our way. Two specific
questions we have
is how did you prepare materials for patrons to take home and/or use
during the program, and did you require registration? Any help would be
much appreciated!
Please respond directly to scollins@ames.lib.ia.us
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Date: Thu, 06 Aug 1998 09:08:51 -0400
From: C.Allen.Nichols@wadsworth.lib.oh.us (C. Allen Nichols)
Subject: Re: YA CORE COLLECTION
I would suggest looking at the following two recently published
resources to assist you with your question. Both have chapters that
would be of assistance.
CONNECTING YOUNG ADULTS AND LIBRARIES by Patrick Jones from Neal-Schuman
and YOUNG ADULTS AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES by my wife Mary Anne Nichols and
myself and published by Greenwood Press.
Ciao
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Co-editor "Young Adults and Public Libraries" from Greenwood Press
C. Allen Nichols
Director and Ohio Library Association Vice President/President-elect
Wadsworth Public Library VOICE: 1-330-335-1299
132 Broad Street FAX: 1-330-334-6605
Wadsworth, OH 44281-1897 c.allen.nichols@wadsworth.lib.oh.us
"One soon learns that so long as books are kept open then minds can
never be closed" - Ronald Reagan
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