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Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 23:12:06 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
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Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:11:11 -0400
From: Randall Enos <renos@ansernet.rcls.org>
Subject: Kay Thompson's Eloise
Dear Pubyaccers -
Are there any Eloise fans out there?
For an Eloise celebration to take place on Saturday, September 26th, I
have been asked the following quesion: What is the significance of
"Eloise" in the history of children's literature?
Does anyone out there have any ideas or thoughts on that topic?
Please e-mail anything that comes to mind that I might pass along via
Pubyac or privately to me at:
renos@rcls.org by Saturday.
By the way, for Eloise fans in the New York City area, plan to attend
the event on Saturday, September 26 at 12:30 p.m. at which a plaque
designating the Plaza Hotel in NYC as a "literary landmark" (because
of
Eloise) will be unveiled. The plaque is being sponsored by the Friends
of Libraries USA, The Books for Kids Foundation and the Empire Friends
of New York State Libraries. It has been reported that Hillary Knight
will be in attendance as well as contestants for an Eloise look-alike
contest.
Also, for Eloise fans, there is indeed an Eloise website (why are we not
surprised). It is:
http://guiness.stout.com/eloise.cfm
Thanks (in advance) to anyone who responds to my question.
Randall Enos
Ramapo Catskill Library System
Middletown, NY
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Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 18:03:08 -0600
From: Carolyn Groves <cgroves@will.state.wy.us>
Subject: Teen Read Week Ideas
Since Teen Read Week is so close to Halloween we are going to focus on
"spooky" stuff...Our theme will be (something like) "Scare up
something good
at the Teton County Library" (This is still in planing mode - and we would
WELCOME suggestions!!) We moved into a new building 1 year ago, and for the
first time have a YA area, and are trying to get more teens in here!
During the week we will be inviting teens to come into the library, visit
(and if they want to, comment on) our YA area and show us their library
card, or get their first library card. If they need a replacement card, we
will waive the $1 fee. We are also in the process of starting a YA advisory
board, so we will have info about that and a clipboard for interested teens
to give us their names (addresses, etc.).
Once they have shown us their card, they will receive a free ticket for the
Jaycees Haunted house, which takes place the next week. (I still need to
work out the details with the Jaycees -- the Haunted house is a fundraiser
for them, and we do have a budget we can work with, but if they are
interested in donating us half price tickets or something, we will be open
to that!)
Thursday night, we are having a local author who writes horror come to the
library to give a talk -- geared to teens. We are planning on working with
the Middle and/or High School English teachers to see if this can be used
for extra credit.
Friday night we are planning what will hopefully become a regular event --
"Lights Out! at the Teton County Library..." - we will normally do
this
event in our auditorium, but due to a scheduling conflict, will do this
first one actually in the library...We will rent a spooky (non-rated
"R" )
movie (we were thinking Beetlejuice? The Mask? Spawn? Any other
suggestions? We also have a YA friend who works at one of the local video
rental places, and can ask him....), get performance rights, then serve free
pizza and soda. Admission...you guessed it - show your library card!
Perhaps we should consider giving out library cards at that time too...
Does anyone know how to go about getting performance rights? (this is my
first time doing this!) Any other comments would also be welcome! Please
respond to me directly!
Carolyn Groves Winkler
Assistant Children's Librarian/YA Coordinator
Teton County Library
Jackson, WY
cgroves@will.state.wy.us
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Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 16:18:15 -0700
From: Edmonds Reference Library <edmref@sno-isle.org>
Subject: Re: "real" reference librarians
Kirsten Edwards wrote:
>
> On Thu, 17 Sep 1998, Walter Minkel wrote:
>
> > As for the salaries of public sector employees problem, I think that
will
> > always be with us as long as voters can approve library bonds and
levies,
> > and as long as we have city and county governments who approve
budgets.
> > Many of these people don't understand what is "professional"
about being a
> > librarian. We all need to make more [self-confident] noise, I think.
--W
>
> Goodness gracious! I hope the voters (myself included, of course :-) will
> *always* be able to approve bonds & levies & various other forms of
> taxation!
>
> What I meant about underlying economic issues (any B.S./B.A.s in econ
> among us?) was the source of our salaries. We don't generate income, so
> no matter how well we perform or how important our jobs, our pay is still
> tied to the economic health of the community being taxed. Then there's the
> old conundrum of why performers may be millionaires but teachers may not
> earn more than 40K - if that - even in a community which cares
> passionately about children - 30% of their income may go to teachers
> salaries and only 1/2 of one percent to, say, a performer's CDs, but the
> math is inescapable.
>
> Kirsten (Who nonetheless agrees with you that respect bordering on
> awe might be nice, too :-)
> kirstedw@kcls.org
OK, I'll 'fess up that I do have a BA in Economics, so I have to comment
on Kirsten's comment that we don't generate income. We do, to the
degree that the information/cultural/recreational services we provide
have value to the community that is expressed through public votes for
our budgets. I just attended a public hearing in Seattle on funding for
the proposed library renovations/replacements; you should have heard the
neighborhood activists chastise the "lower taxes" crowd! It was clear
that, though this might have been outside the usual channels of economic
decision-making, that the political powers that be had indeed listened
to their constituents, who proceeded to support the proposed means of
public financing. I always had trouble with my economics profs who
insisted on "pure" models of decision-making, unsullied by real-world
political pressures; I hear that now (25 years later) they pay some
attention to the messiness of real life. My main point: academic
credentials may not be the most useful in these situations.
Jonathan Betz-Zall, Children's Librarian, Edmonds Library, Wash.
edmref@sno-isle.org
(usual disclaimers)
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Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:12:27 -0700
From: "Bridgett Johnson" <bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
Subject: Re: States Books Confusion
Marilyn compiled a list of the states books as she saw them. I am
the original poster and have been saving them so I'll try to make
some sense of the results. I'll put my comments taken from the
postings in parenthesis.
>America the Beautiful, Second Series (Children's Press) good set,
but being published 10 at a time? 144p each, colorful, grades 5 - 8
(10 books are ready for fall of 98, ten more in the spring, and then
continued on. $24.00 each. All 53 are supposed to be published by
spring 2001. The first series are 1988-1996 copyrights but are still
available.)
>Our Nation set, answers most of the children's questions for reports
(Publisher?)Is the One Nation [Capstone Press/Children's Press] set
the same as Our Nation? (I don't know)
(ONE NATION IS FROM WORLD ALMANAC OR CAPSTONE/CHILDRENS PRESS
GEARED 4-8 GR. 1996 -98 COPYRIGHT $13.10 (WA) EACH TO 14.25 (CP)).
>Celebrate the States (Benchmark/Marshall Cavendish) said to be
well-written, factual, with both history & geography. Another poster
said they have some serious factual errors. Since I am in Texas, we
wouldn't want something with such an obvious mistake as putting the
Congress Street Bridge with bats in Houston instead of Austin.
(.We are buying, as they come out, the Marshall Cavendish
"Celebrate the States" series, and we and our patrons have found them
to be great! The level is solid 4-6th grade, and they have features
like "find out more", with a bibliography that includes audiotapes,
CD's and videos.) ( The best set of books on the states that I have seen in
recent years
is CELEBRATE THE STATES, Benchmark Books, Marshall Cavendish. The
books are well written, factual, include history and geography[. They
include state song, famous people, and a timeline. For my money- this
is the set to buy. )(We have a new series called "Celebrate the
States" by Benchmark books.
98 copyright. It is pretty good, they are attractive, lots of (but
not too many) photos, charts, sidebars. the 6 chapters are:
geography, history, government and economy, people, achievements and
landmarks. A 3 page bibliography (which includes websites) and it's
indexed )
>From Sea to Shining Sea (is this still by Children's Press & is it a
replacement for America the Beautiful) but not as meaty as Celebrate
the States (Sea to Shining Sea is by Children's Press for grades 3
to 5, historical development of each state to the present. 1993 - 96
copyright dates. $19.50)
>Portrait of American (Raintree/Steck-Vaughn) disappointing with
omitted material needed by students for reports ( 1996 COPYRIGHT
$15.98 EACH GRADES 3-6)
THESE ARE ALL THE COMMENTS RECEIVED SO FAR IN RE: STATES BOOKS.
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: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 21:51:24 -0400
From: aparadise@juno.com (Andrew Paradise)
Subject: Re: Blind volunteers
I have also used a blind volunteer to answer the phone, clean and test
records, check tapes for damage, cut lenths of yarn for craft programs,
and read a Braille-sighted book for a story hour!
"Librarian (like Stewardess, Certified Public Accountant, Used Car
Salesman) is
one of those occupations that people assume attract a certain deformed
personality."
Elizabeth McCracken *The
Giant's House*
Anne and Andy Paraidse, Librarians-- andy or anne@gary.lib.in.us
aparadise@juno.com
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Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 14:58:22 -0400
From: "Tracey Firestone" <tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Young Adult Lock-ins
Hi Joanne,
My name is Tracey Firestone and I'm the Young Adult Specialist with the
Suffolk Cooperative Library System in New York. A few years back (Spring
1996, I believe) I held the first "Library Lock-In" at the Nesconset
Branch
of The Smithtown Library. I also posted to PUBYAC for suggestions and used
many of them. The program was great fun to do and I hope I'll get the
opportunity to do one again.
REGISTRATION
- - Was limited to teens in grades 6-12 (but as usual we had grades 6-8 well
represented with a few (all friends) in 10th).
- - Had a cap of 4 teens per chaperone and with four adults willing to stay up
all night we ended up with 21 participants. The "extra" teen was added
when
one of the younger teens backed out at the last minute (fear of being left
out by the "big kids") and after we called someone off the waiting
list
(which had close to 20 names on it!) she changed her mind.
CHAPERONES
- - Our director set the 4 teens per adult rule and although it sounded very
conservative, it was perfect.
- - I felt it was important to have at least one female and one male
chaperone, in case of a "personal" emergency.
- - I also requested a custodian (who also filled the role of "male"
chaperone), in case of problems.
- - A memo was sent to all staff requesting interested persons to contact me.
- - Chaperones had to be connected to the library (preferably staff) and would
just adjust their schedule to handle the number of hours worked. Nobody
received overtime.
BEFORE PROGRAM
- - All teens had to have a permission slip signed (with contact #s for a
parent and a back-up) by a parent and by the teen agreeing to the rules of
the program.
- - The local pizza place was glad to provide pizza bites (a Sicilian pie cut
into bit-sized pieces) and garlic knots at a very good price.
- - The local deli was happy to provide a 3' breakfast hero ( 1' of just egg,
1' of egg and cheese and 1' of bacon, egg and cheese) at a very good price.
- - I called the local police and the security company that patrols the
parking lot to let them know the building would be occupied over night.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
- - Lights out was set for 2:30 but that was hard to enforce.
- - Four areas of the library were designated as "OK" spaces and
activities
were listed. Each teen selected where they wanted to go, when, and for how
long.
1) The meeting room was: CRAFTS from 7pm-10pm: Face Painting (they called
them temporary tattoos) and Mural Painting (older teens working as Pages
sketched the mural and the teens "colored it in") QUIET ZONE from
10pm-7am:
Anyone could sleep or read (with a flashlight) quietly.
2) The reference area was the GAME ZONE: Board games were available at any
time but a scavenger hunt was scheduled at 8, Jenga tournament at 9,
Monopoly tournament at 11, etc..
3) The YA area was the VIDEO ZONE: YA movies back to back (Ferris Bueller's
Day Off, Grease, Young Frankenstein... the Teen Advisory Board selected the
movies) but a special showing/playing of a video/board game, Nightmare was a
big hit at midnight.
4) The children's room was the READING ROOM: Goofy Story Time at 8,
Creative Writing at 9, Poetry Slam at 10, Share-A-Book at 11 and free
reading/writing/coloring at Midnight.
THINGS I WISH I HAD DONE
- - Set up an all night talking room. They're gonna do it anyway, so why
frustrate yourself?
- - Had a video camera to record some of the "best" moments.
I'm sure there's a ton of stuff I forgot, but these are the things that
jumped out at me.
Good luck and if you have any questions, call or e-mail.
Tracey
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Tracey Firestone
tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Young Adult Specialist (516) 286-1600 ext. 352
Suffolk Cooperative Library System (516) 286-1647 FAX
627 N. Sunrise Service Rd
Bellport, NY 11713
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Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 15:01:26 -0500
From: NUNNP@northernlights.lib.mn.us
Subject: Blind Volunteers........and staff?
From: NCAP::NUNNP 22-SEP-1998 11:57:04.51
To: SMTP%"pubyac@nysernet.cor"
CC: NUNNP
Subj: Blind Volunteers.......and staff?
I am not sure how "blind" your potential volunteer is, but there are
so MANY
stages of visual impairment that it would seem that your volunteer would be the
best person to talk to to assess what he/she is capable of and comfortable with
doing.
I am a Library Associate doing reference, public relations, programming
for all ages, computer training and assistance, staff training, weeding, and
book selection and collection development. I check book drops and put the
newspapers on sticks as the need arises, along with a myriad of other little
surprises that come up on a daily basis. I am also visually impaired. I
have been legally blind for almost a decade, but have retained some peripheral
vision.
I carry a magnifying glass, (small but powerful) in my pocket at all times,and
our library has also invested in some helpful tools for me and the public
to use. I understand you would not be able to make an investment in assistive
technology for a volunteer, but all libraries should be prepared for aging
eyes and people with special needs.
There are lots of built in tricks and tools for VI people. A Ctrl ]
command on the Internet will increase the size of the font quickly and easily.
Check it out...
I wanted to respond so that more librarians can be aware of the possibilities,
and most people who need to place limits on their abilities woul
rather place them themselves than have them imposed. Best advice? Just ask!
Patty Nunn
nunnp@yahoo.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 16:07:43 -0400
From: "Kurt Roth" <kmroth@erols.com>
Subject: the internet and children
Has the internet been a problem for the children as far as inappropriate
material being accessed in the public libraries? Or have librarians found
that children are exploring the parts of their world that interest them
other than inappropriate material? Are many public libraries using filters
on the internet or eliminating access to the internet altogether?
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Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 23:01:18 -0400
From: Dave <david.t.jones@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Library programs for children with special needs
I need to find anyone willing to share some information with me
regarding the services their library provides for children with special
needs? I am conducting research on this topic for my MLS project. I
need to find out what children's departments conduct programs that are
designed specifically for children with special needs. In other words,
programs that go beyond inclusion; not for the purpose of exclusion, but
to satisfy the needs of these children in ways which cannot be satisfied
by inclusionary programs (all other programs) as determined perhaps by
parent requests, surveys, etc. Please respond to my e-mail address and
thanks for your help.
Dave Jones.
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Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 08:24:46 -0400
From: Doriene Malloy <doriene@bgpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: parade suggestions
As someone who is involved with an annual community parade, I was looking
forward to the suggestions of themes. Did I miss them somehow, or were they sent
directly to the person who requested them? Could that person list a few of the
ones s/he received? (Sorry, I can't remember the name of the person.)
Thanks,
Doriene Malloy
Beech Grove Public Library
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Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 07:53:13 PDT
From: "Tammy Daubner" <tlvdinoh@hotmail.com>
Subject: Director interview
Dear PUBYAC-ers:
Our Board is knee-deep in a search for a new Director of the Medina
County District Library. They have decided to do something which, to
me, seems very unusual: they've agreed to close the entire library
system down on a Friday morning to allow anyone on the staff who is
interested a chance to meet with the 5 candidates individually to ask
questions and get to know them.
My question for you: if you had this opportunity, what kinds of
questions would you ask? I've got some ideas, but I'm sure someone out
there will think of something I hadn't considered. As a Young Adult
librarian, I'm particularly interested in finding out the candidates'
views on YA services, etc: how much of a priority should it be, what
expectations would they have of their YA people, etc.
I'm looking forward to your input! Please respond to me, and I'll
compile suggestions and post to the list for everyone's benefit.
Thanks in advance!
Tammy Daubner
YA Librarian
Medina County District Library
LJ's 1998 Library Of The Year!
Medina, OH
tlvdinoh@hotmail.com
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Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 11:19:35 -0400 (EDT)
From: brazell@InfoAve.Net
Subject: Banned Books Week
Hi All,
I have been planning a display for banned books week
of children's and juvenile titles that have been challenged. I was wondering
who else has done this. Has anyone actually had problems from this (in other
words, did a display prompt a parent to question or challenge a book they
were unaware of before)? Also, any advice or hints on effective BBW
displays/activities? BBW activities have been low profile here in the past.
You may reply to the list or directly to me.
Thanks,
Robert Brazell
brazell@infoave.net
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Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 11:03:28 -0700
From: Rae Kozloff <alib2@sos.net>
Subject: Copyright issues with murals
If any of you have painted murals with well-known storybook characters
(Curious George, Cat in the Hat, Babar, Magic Schoolbus, etc.) in your
children's rooms,
did you get prior permission from publishers or illustrators to
reproduce their characters?
(I am thinking of them being drawn freehand.) If so, were there any
problems?
refusals? costs? Does anyone know if this is even an issue???
Thanks for your advice.
Rae Kozloff
Anacortes Public Library
alib2@sos.net
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Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:45:50 -0500 (CDT)
From: Sue Ridnour <sridnour@metro.lib.ci.carrollton.tx.us>
Subject: Fractured Fairy Tales
Can anyone give me the definitive answer on how this term originated? I
am booktalking some of my favorites to a group of four graders and have
been asked to throw in some background info on literary forms and devices.
My guess is that it started with the infamous "Rocky and Bullwinkle"
stories, but I haven't been able to confirm that. I remember some
discussion of this topic awhile back, but I think it was more a listing of
titles than a discussion of the term itself. I am not having luck today
getting connected to the archives, but I will keep trying. In the
meantime, whatever light anyone can shed will be *greatly* appreciated.
thanks, Sue
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Sue Ridnour sridnour@metro.lib.ci.carrollton.tx.us
Public Services Manager Voice 972.466.4811
Carrollton Libraries Fax 972.394.2877
3030 N. Josey Lane, #130
Carrollton, Texas 75007-5341
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