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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 19:09:54 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #558
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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 09:11:56 -0700 (MST)
From: PUBYAC Moderator <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
Subject: Reminder: PUBYAC going temporarily offline soon
Dear PUBYACkers,
Sometime soon the server that handles PUBYAC mail will be changing
locations. During this move, you will not be able to e-mail any postings
to PUBYAC. This is a temporary situation and should not last longer than
3-5 days. I'll let you know exactly when they pull the plug, and when
they reconnect.
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
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PUBYAC Web page: http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:06:49 -0800
From: Laura Whaley <WHALEYL@santacruzpl.org>
Subject: RE: patron "branding" of books
We also have many "branders". Not a western goes by that is not marked
once,
twice, or more. After discussing this issue we decided if we knew the patron
we would tell them that they are defacing public property and please desist
because others are complainig. Speaking aside to them we would also add that
if they HAD to mark a book to please make the mark very small and in pencil.
Just what we do in our small branch.
Laura
Boulder Creek, CA
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Date: 8 Jan 99 18:46:10 PST
From: Carol Exner <crexner@netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [valentine's day games]
Dear Pam,
We will be playing "Pin the arrow on the heart" at our
Day-After-Valentine's-Day party. Using double=stick tape, of course. Since
we won't have tons of kids and will have the help of parents, it should be
O.K. We'll hand out stickers, book marks, or some small item.
By the way, Valentine's Day is another no=no for more observant Jewish
households.
Carol Exner, Children's Librarian
Parkwood Branch
Durham Co. (NC) Library
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 08:15:11 EST
From: SKS6HPS7@aol.com
Subject: Re: printer problems
Mary,
We found that although it takes a bit more time, we have each patron buy their
paper in advance from the circulation desk. We charge 10 cents a sheet. The
first time they buy paper from us, we show them how to put the paper in the
printer. We tell them they may not bring paper from home to use in the
printer. Since our only internet terminals are a short distance from the
reference desk, we are able to help them with both accessing the internet and
printer problems easily. We also have an Acceptable Use Policy that all
patrons must sign before they can use the internet. Children under 18 must
have an adult signature also. Since our area schools also have these
agreements, most parents are amenable to signing the policies for their
children.
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Date: 8 Jan 99 18:12:29 PST
From: Carol Exner <crexner@netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [Public library help for college assignments?]
Dear Jan,
We have had a few interns at our branch, mostly in Adult Services. This
year, the new prof. of childrens/youth services and materials at UNC-Ch.H
contacted our system, seeking to place interns in the Durham Co. system. I
will be taking on two for 8 hours a week for the whole semester. I have not
done this before; but I have been pleasantly surprised at the vigor and
interest the two young women have shown.
If this works as well as I am hoping, I credit it to Dr. Sturm's
insistance on two things: that the students be prepared to take over a
children's program (i.e., ready-to-hire and as well trained as they can be);
and that there is groundwork laid by him and by the librarian doing the
supervising. There have been contact meetings, ground rules laid out, and
there will be check-up meetings during the internship.
Because of this contact by the professor, the students know that they
will be expected to perform, to make a contract and stick with it. The
internship is part of their program, so they are motivated to make it
successful.
Please remember that I am just beginning this experience. It will be
interesting to see what happens at the end of the semester. There is
determination on both sides to make it work; so I have high hopes. The
supervision by the professor will make a big difference, I think.
Carol R. Exner, Children's Librarian
Parkwood Branch
Durham Co. (NC) Library
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 12:37:03 -0600 (CST)
From: Vicky Schoenrock <vschoenr@nslsilus.org>
Subject: Puppets
We have puppets to be used in-house only in our puppet theater. Does
anyone have any suggestions on how to mark or tag these puppets so they
don't disappear? I would like some kind of library marking on them but
don't want to interfere with performance!!
Thanks.
Vicky Schoenrock, Children's Dept. Manager
Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. Waukegan IL 60085
Phone: 847-623-2041 Fax:847-623-2092
vschoenr@nslsilus.org
"Fear less,hope more; Whine less, breathe more;
Talk less, say more; Hate less, love more;
And all good things are yours."
Swedish Proverb
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 16:16:45 -0800 (PST)
From: Elaine Morgan <elainem@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Source for Bookmarks & Stickers in Spanish
We are looking for a source to buy bookmarks and stickers in Spanish. If
they center around books and reading --even better. Please send me the
name of the company and the address/phone number where they might be
reached at my email address listed below. TIA. elm
Elaine Lesh Morgan, Youth Librarian Rockwood Branch Library
Multnomah County Library 17917 S.E. Stark St.
(503) 248-5396 fax (503)248-5178 Portland, OR 97233
elainem@nethost.multnomah.or.lib.us
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Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 16:03:44 -0600
From: LP <ufj000@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: Re: Summer Reading Woes
I did my first summer reading program in 98. Tiny town, tiny library. The
participation was up 300%, and the average number of books/minutes read per
participant was increased over 100% fom the previous 3 years (which were
virtually identical.) It is the first year we had incentives, these were
donated. I thought these were the reason for the increased participation.
I could be wrong.
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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:16:50 -0500
From: vjohnson@baystate.edu (Virginia Johnson)
Subject: Re: diaper changing tables...
>Calling on the collective wisdom out there, again...
>I can't believe this library has no diaper changing facilities, women's or
>men's! Does anyone have a particular type or brand that they prefer?
>
Kate -
As the parent of a *very* large for his age (he's 3.5 and is wearing size 6
clothing), It's really best to just provide a large, level counter, with
easy (read *close!*) access to the sink and towelling. Yes, he is *finally*
"pottying," but only since November. It was a real struggle to change
him
on the floor, as he outgrew the typical "tables" by age 18 months!
Just my .02 -
Good luck - Ginny
Virginia Johnson
Bay State College
vjohnson@baystate.edu
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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 09:10:18 -0800 (PST)
From: Jeanine Asche <aschej@pls.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Privacy screens
In our system we have signs on Internet terminals informing the public
that privacy screens are available upon request. We have found that there
are problems with having them on all the time: more than one person can't
work together at the same time, staff can't easily do training, etc. At
this point, the privacy screens are requested very often. --Jeanine
Question:
> My library is looking into installing privacy screens on our internet
> terminals in the adult area. I was wondering if any of you are currently
> using them, and what your experiences have been. I have only seen them in
> catalogs so far, so my experience is about as limited as you can get.
> Thanks.
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JEANINE ASCHE "The "juvenile" book...has grass and
Youth Services Program Manager earth and familiar things on a level
San Mateo County Libraries with the child's eyes, but it also
25 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA 94402 has treetops and wind and stars to
phone:650/312-5263;fax:312-5382 draw his gaze upward."-from "Yeast
email: aschej@pls.lib.ca.us in the Mind" by Mabel Leigh Hunt
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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 12:37:28 -0600
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: valentine's day games
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Pam and PUBYACkers,
Hi! I have two ideas- one which I've used and the other which just
"popped" into my head as I started my reply.
1. Valentine's Day Bingo- using pictures instead of words, create Bingo
cards with Valentine's Day related words. Ideas include Cupid, Heart,
Valentine, Candy, Mailbox, etc. If you're looking for a time filler,
create one card, make copies for the number expected, cut up the squares
and put them in an envelope. Give each participant a blank Bingo card and
an envelope and let them glue on the squares. If you want the game
prepared ahead of time, make 5 "Master" cards and then make multiple
copies
of each. You'll have multiple winners each game, which I never minded.
2. "Pin the Face (Cupid, etc.) on the Heart" or "Pin the Heart on
Cupid".
Draw a large heart. In the middle draw a box where the face should be.
Create "faces" on a sheet of paper (or just eyes a nose, and a mouth)
for
each person. Tell them the face should go in the square. Blindfold, turn,
etc. and follow regualr directions for "Pin the Tail". Could also be
done
with Cupid. Or "Pin the saying on the (Candy) Heart"-like the candy
hearts
that have sayings in the middle.
Hope you can use either or both of these ideas.
mjs
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