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Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 14:34:37 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #429
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 10:45:45 -0700
From: "Bridgett Johnson" <bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
Subject: Britannica ency.
My director asked me to make an inquiry via PUBYAC for some
collective wisdom. Our budget has really decreased in the past 2
years. If we kept our dated Britannica encyclopedia (Paper copy) and
got the annual every year would that be sufficient for patron needs?
(we do have internet and have an online encyclopedia. but we only have 3
access stations, so we feel that the paper copy is very important)
Our previous policy is to update the three encyclopedia sets we have
each alternating year. The Britannica is up for this year. (We have
a collection of 41,000 and serve about 12,000 in our county.) I'd
appreciate any thoughts pro or con to help us make a better informed
decision. Please send your responses directly to me, thankyou.
Bridgett Johnson,Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library, 701 W. Main, Lewistown, Montana 59457
(406) 538 - 8559 bridgett@lewis-carnegie-lib.org
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Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 09:25:05 -0500
From: Don Wood <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Tribune columnist says "Don't unleash cyber-sensors on
libraries"
Today's Chicago Tribune (Sept. 3) carries an oped column by Steve
Chapman which pans the McCain bill. Chapman quotes Carolyn Anthony,
director of the Skokie Public Library, and Karen Danczak Lyons, deputy
commissioners of Chicago Public, and concludes, "What gives John
McCain the idea that he's better able to handle this problem than Carolyn
Anthony? And why would anyone believe him?". Chapman emphasizes
that the Internet should be treated the same as other library materials
and that selection decisions should be made at the community level. The
column can be found at
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chapman/
Linda Wallace
Director, Public Information Office
American Library Association
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 800-545-2433, ext. 5042
Fax: 312-944-8520
lwallace@ala.org
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Don Wood
Program Manager
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(W): 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225
(F): 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 10:19:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: Sally Warburton <swarburt@vsla.edu>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #427
The question was using t-shirts as prizes or incentives for the
SRP. We too silk-screened t-shirts for the children for several
years. The participants brought in the shirt and helped goop on
the paint and squish it around with the squeegy, hang it on the
line to dry while doing another activity and iron it at home or
put it in the dryer (both inside out) to "set" the paint. Our
local high school has a class in which the students made the
silk screen for us for just the cost of the materials and
they can reuse the silkscreens by (somehow) erasing the old
design and using the same screen to do a new design. Our only
cost was for the original materials and paint which we shared
with several other libraries.(Silk screens do wear out but
they can make lots of shirts before they do so!) Not very
expensive or difficult for those of us who are a bit clutzy!
Sally
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 10:53:35 -0700
From: "Bridgett Johnson" <bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
Subject: Foundation Grants Index
Hi, I have a request from my director regarding a book called
Foundation Grants Index. It is very expensive, and should be kept
fairly current. Her inquiry: Is it necessary or are there online
resources available with similar information?
Also, does anyone know of a good grant writing resource (how to)? We
have seen some in catalogs, but can anyone recommend one?
Bridgett Johnson,Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library, 701 W. Main, Lewistown, Montana 59457
(406) 538 - 8559 bridgett@lewis-carnegie-lib.org
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 09:11:44 -0400
From: dlinville@nypl.org (dlinville)
Subject: calendar
A good site on the web that contains interesting occasions that you've
never heard of is:
http://www.dailyglobe.com/september.html
the month.html part can be any month. Try it and see how you like it.
Darla
Darla Linville
Young Adult Librarian
The New York Public Library
Stapleton Branch
dlinville@nypl.org
***Opinions expressed are my own.***
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Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 22:38:50 -0700
From: Marian & Paul Drabkin <arcanis@sirius.com>
Subject: Re: poster for beginning readers
I wonder how many children were discouraged from reading something they
might have loved -- something that would have enlarged their vocabularies
as well as their minds -- by a poster that told them, in effect, to read
only words they "already knew"? Children learn new words by context --
it's natural for all of us, children or not, to learn new words and new
terms this way.
Marian Drabkin
At 2:59 PM +0000 9/2/98, Kimberly Norris wrote:>
>I would like to display a poster I remember seeing many times--I
>believe the Monroe County Library in Bloomington, IN had it in their
>"old/pre-new building" children's department. It suggests a method
for
>children to determine if a book is too hard for them. They are
>instructed to read one page of the book starting with one hand opened
>wide. Every time they come to a word they don't know, they turn down
>one finger. If they finish the page with a fist, the book is too
>hard for them. I would like to know if I can buy this poster (I've
>checked DEMCO and other poster suppliers with no luck) and what the
>exact wording is on the poster you may have. I will post relevant
>answers. TIA
>Kimberly Norris, Children's Librarian
>Allen County Public Library : Georgetown Branch
>Fort Wayne, Indiana
>knorris@everest.acpl.lib.in.us
>
>*Opinions Expressed Are Mine &
>May Not Reflect Those of ACPL*
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Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 13:26:28 PDT
From: "Kimberly Bears" <kimbat@hotmail.com>
Subject: Parenting Shelf
Hi all,
I've been given $500.00 from the local Welcome Wagon Club to purchase
some updated materials for our Parenting Shelf. My question to you is
is there anything on your parenting shelf that you would highly
recommend I purchase? I have a short list already that I've been saving
for just such a windfall, but I'm just curious as to what you all would
suggest. Thanks for all your help and have a great day!
Kim Bears
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Kim Bears Phone: (603) 432-1127
Head of Children's Services Fax: (603) 437-6610
Leach Library E-mail: kimbat@hotmail.com
276 Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 16:29:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Katie O'Dell Madison"
<katiem@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: YA Booktalks
Does anyone have a booktalk for one or more of the following titles they
would be willing to share?
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple by Karen Cushman
Music of the Dolphins by Karen Hesse
Jip, His Story by Katherine Paterson
Crash by Jerry Spinelli
Rats Saw God by Rob Thomas
Thanks in advance!
Katie O'Dell Madison
Youth Librarian
Midland Regional Library
Multnomah County Library
Portland, OR
katiem@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 14:06:34 -0700 (PDT)
From: janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us (Jan Wall)
Subject: "Swap" stories
Hello to PUBYAC colleagues -
I'm planning a preschool storytime with a "swap" theme. So far I have:
I SWAPPED MY DOG Ziefert
BUCK Benjamin
HANS IN LUCK Galdone
MATEPO McAllister
DICK WHITTINGTON (possibly)
I've also checked STORYTELLERS SOURCEBOOK and A TO ZOO and will use the
"Mockingbird" song.
Do any other books/stories/fingerplays/songs come to mind?
TIA!
Jan Wall
Youth Services
Latah County Library
110 South Jefferson
Moscow ID 83843
208-882-3925 fax: 208-882-5098
email: janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 10:58:12 -0700
From: "Lane, Kristin" <klane@lib.co.san-bernardino.ca.us>
Subject: pioneer boys series stumper
One of our branch libraries passed this request on to us and we haven't
been able to answer it. We're hoping someone on the list can help.
A patron, app. 40 years old, is looking for a set of books he read as a
child. The books are about five pioneer boys and their adventures
together. Some of the characters names are Henry Ware, Silent Tom and
Long Jim. The patron does not remember the author or any of the titles.
I've tried keyword searching various sources: our automated system,
Books in Print Plus, Characters in Children's Literature by Raymond
Jones '97, America as Story, A to Zoo 5th ed., Who's Who in Children's
Books by Fisher. I've used the character names, pioneer, etc.
Thanks for any and all help!
Kristin Lane / Youth Services
San Bernardino County Library
104 W. 4th St., San Bernardino, CA 92415
voice (909) 387-5737 fax (909) 387-5724
e-mail klane@lib.co.san-bernardino.ca.us
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 15:02:00 -0400
From: CBEC@dol.state.vt.us
Subject: stumper
A patron is searching for a series of books read in the '50's or '60's
about a boy and girl who start one business after the next. One involved
blueberry picking, and another construction. Any ideas? Please reply to me
at ggreene@dol.state.vt.us
Thanks!
Grace Greene
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Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 12:05:10 PDT
From: "Kimberly Bears" <kimbat@hotmail.com>
Subject: Romper Room stumper
Hi all,
Thank you to everyone who answered my question about the Bend and
Stretch rhyme from Romper Room. My patron was THRILLED to have the
words to the rhyme. You're the greatest!
Kim Bears
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Kim Bears Phone: (603) 432-1127
Head of Children's Services Fax: (603) 437-6610
Leach Library E-mail: kimbat@hotmail.com
276 Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
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Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 10:01:11 -0500
From: Karen Wendt <bewendt@facstaff.wisc.edu>
Subject: stumper-circular tales
This isn't truly a stumper. I had a patron, a teacher, ask for books that
have circular tales. Stories where a character or object travels or changes
somehow throughout the story until it comes back, full circle, to where it
starts. There are several in A to Zoo and I have those, but I am hoping
some of you know a few more titles. Here is a list of what I have so far.
The Old Red Rocking Chair by Root
Cock-a-doodle-doo! by Runcie
Mouse Around by Schories
Elephant Button by Ueno
The Big Fat Worm by Van Laan
This is the Hat by Van Laan
The Stolen Egg by Vyner
Quacky quack-quack! by Whybrow
Peter's Trucks by Wolf
The Woodcutters Coat by Wolff
Mordant's Wish by Coursen (one of my favorites)
The Gold Coin by Ada
Ollie Forgot by Arnold
Just in Passing by Bonners
Wheel Away! by Dodds
Where's My Share? by Greeley
Who's Seen the Scissors? by Krahn (one of the first I ever found like this
and remembered)
and of the course the obvious
If you Give a Moose a Muffin and the others by Laura Joffe Numeroff.
So any others you would add to this list??
I will post a list of the results.
Thanks, Karen
Monona, Wisconsin
I switched my listserv stuff to the hotmail address because my family got
tired of not being able to find their mail in all of the messages that are
coming in-you are such a talkative group!
Please send responses to: kreads@hotmail.com
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Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 20:12:46 -0400
From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
Subject: Best books stumper
Here's a stumper for you Best Books Lists fans:
A patron read a 1980 or so edition of Island of the Blue Dolphins. On
the leaf, it said that this book was voted one of the ten best
children's books written in the last 200 years. She wants to know what
the other 9 books on that list are so she and her daughter can read
them. I don't know who compiled the list, or when. Any ideas out
there? Please reply to me at: jsimpson03@snet.net
Thanks. Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 09:18:33 -0400 (EDT)
From: Sheehan <csheehan@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: STUMPER: CAT'S LIFE
About a week or so ago I posted a stumper re: a cat who is close to the
end of his life and remembers details from his kittenhood through the end.
My director was looking for this book and thanks to Pam Gravenor he now
has the book "Cat's Eye" by Anthony Taber in his hand and is somewhat
comforted after the loss of his pet. He also couldn't believe that he
thought the book was published within the last five years when it actually
has been almost 20! Time sure does fly... Thanks again to all those who
sent their ideas -- I viewed several really wonderful books.
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Cheryl Sheehan
Children's and Parents' Services Librarian
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library
407 William Floyd Parkway
Shirley, Long Island, New York 11967-3492
(516) 399-1511 x377, fax: (516) 281-4442
csheehan@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 10:47:02 -0700
From: susand@ci.hillsboro.or.us
Subject: stumper - inventor and maid
Thanks to Heather Quinn for supplying the answer to my stumper. The
book is Pish Posh, Hieronymus Bosch, by Nancy Willard.
Susan Dunn
Youth Services Librarian
Hillsboro (OR) Public Library
susand@ci.hillsboro.or.us
Rock is dead. Long live scissors and paper!
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 14:03:14 -0500
From: "Laurie Rose" <lrose@orono.lib.me.us>
Subject: Bibliography of "sad" books
Hello,
It seems to me awhile ago that someone posted a bibliography of "sad"
books
to the list. I have misplaced it and hope that someone might forward
it to me. If I am mistaken I would appreciate suggestions from others
of "sad" books - specifically for grade 6 and up - I would be happy
to create a bibliography and post it to the list. I have a number of
girls who frequent my YA section and like to cry!
Thanks
Laurie Rose
Children's Services Librarian
Orono Public Library
Orono, Maine 04473
lrose@orono.lib.me.us
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 22:19:49 -0400 (EDT)
From: sandy smith <smithsa@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: Shoe tying book
Red Lace, Yellow Lace is a neat book.We just purchased it and put it in
our storytelling collection which means it does not circulate. We don't
have much luck with sprial bound books staying intact if they circulate.
I just found a neat shoe die from Ellison which has small holes for
lacing. Haven't tried it yet with programming.
Sandy Smith
Children's Librarian
Muskingum County Library System
Zanesville, Ohio
smithsa@oplin.lib.oh.us
On Tue, 1 Sep 1998, Bridgett Johnson wrote:
> A teacher told a patron of a good shoe tying book and so I ordered
> it from INGRAMS ($9.95) (ISBN 0812065530) it is called Red Lace,
> Yellow Lace by Mike Casey. It is a spiral bound board book type with
> a longer cardboard picture of a shoe with an attached shoe lace
> half yellow and half red. We processed it normally but left it in
> the plastic case it came packaged in. So far so good.
> Bridgett Johnson,Youth Services Librarian
> Lewistown Public Library, 701 W. Main, Lewistown, Montana 59457
> (406) 538 - 8559 bridgett@lewis-carnegie-lib.org
>
>
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Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 09:19:16 -0700
From: Sedona Public Library <library@sedona.net>
Subject: Stumper answered
9-3-98
Hello pubyacers,
Many thanks to each of you who so quickly responded to my query about The
Cookie Tree book stumper. I was unable to find an author; however, several
people wrote to say that it is Jay Williams--published in 1967.
The mother will be here this morning for storytime, so I will be able to
ILL the book for her now that I know the author. She'll be delighted!
Thanks!!
Luci Wright
Sedona Public Library
Sedona, AZ
library@sedona.net
Sedona Public Library
Sedona, Arizona
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 14:09:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us (Jan Wall)
Subject: Re: Fair storytime
Hello again -
Would the person who sent me the fingerplays about the carousel/ferris
wheel/fair please send them again?
I changed my email address and unfortunately lost all my personal archives :(
Thanks very much -
Jan Wall
Youth Services
Latah County Library
110 South Jefferson
Moscow ID 83843
208-882-3925 fax: 208-882-5098
email: janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 20:59:44 -0400
From: Monica &Edmund Irlbacher <emirlbac@warwick.net>
Subject: Stumper
Dear Pubyacers,
Request from a patron - looking for a book about 2 kids who want to earn
money. They know how to use codes. A man brings them letters which are
coded and they decode them for him. The patron remembers that the book
was a yellow paperback. Thanks for any and all help.
M. Irlbacher
emirlbac@warwick.net
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Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 10:19:27 -0400
From: "Susan V. Pease" <spease@LPL.avcnet.org>
Subject: Children's Librarian Job Opening
Children s Librarian. The Lewiston Public Library seeks a dynamic,
child-centered professional to lead its Children s Department into the
next century. Duties include: designing, implementing and evaluating
library services for children; training and managing staff; providing
reference and reader s advisory services; planning and conducting
children s programs; and collaborating with local children s
organizations and agencies serving children. The successful candidate
will possess a broad knowledge of children s literature along with
children s programming and computer skills. Master s degree in library
science required. Applications should include a letter of interest,
resume, salary requirements, and the names of 3 professional references
(along with contact information), sent to: Personnel Services, City
Building, 27 Pine Street, Lewiston ME 04240. Application deadline:
Sept. 30, 1998.
Questions may be directed to Rick Speer, Library Director Lewiston
Public Library
rspeer@LPL.avcnet.org (207) 784-0135 x 208
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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 13:30:06 -0400 (EDT)
From: Vanston <jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: STUMPER SOLVED - boy, sandman, wagon
I don't know if my first thank you and answer went out to the list. I
suspect it didn't since the answers keep pouring in! Thank you again to
everyone who told me that the book about the boy flying in the wagon and
meeting the sandman was SHIP OF DREAMS by Dean Morrissey. I can't thank
everyone individually - there were way too many responses!
Jen
jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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