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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 00:19:48 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #586
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 09:38:13 -0800
From: "Daria Cal" <daria.cal@spl.org>
Subject: Internet Safety Campaign
I am interested to know if any of you have taken up the offer from the =
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to put a link =
on your website to their CyberTipline (http://www.cybertipline.com) They =
have created animated gif banners that you may use on your web page for =
this link. =20
Daria B. Cal
daria.cal@spl.org
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.386.4675
Voice Mail: 206.386.4605
Fax: 206.386.4635
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 11:50:12 -0600
From: "Jim Maroon" <storypage@usa.net>
Subject: Re: filters in Children's Room
>>
>> How do librarians feel about filters on the internet in the children's
>> room?
Well, I have changed my position on this one. I'm all for them, as long as
there are other, nonfiltered machines in the library where young people can
access information that may be accidentally blocked by the filters. To me it
is a matter of offering our patrons a choice. Many people would prefer to
allow their very young children a chance to explore on their own. Filtered
machines give them a chance to do that.
I'm far more concerned about the frequent practice of tapping folks on the
shoulder and telling them the site they are visiting is inappropriate,
whether the patron is an adult or a child. Actual policing should be left to
the parent or, in the case of an adult, the individual.
- --Jim Maroon
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 13:19:59 -0500 (EST)
From: Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Subject: Re: Customer Service surveys
This is one which was developed for our storytimes. I don't have an
computer copy of the actual form available only the collation format.
Since this has been the second request for this, anyone who wants it can
now check out Montgomery County's because I'm replying to all.
Storytime Evaluation
Collation
Library ______________________________ Month/Year _____________
Type of Program (target age) _____________Total evaluations ________
TOTALS
_______ Today my child went into storytime on his/her own.
_______ Today I attended storytime with my child.
What language(s) spoken at home and number for each:
Approximately how many times did you attend a storytime at this library
this season?
Fill in total number checked:
____more than once a week ____ once a week
____ once a month ____ twice a month ____ once
a year
Do you check out books for your child(ren) when you come to storytime?
Fill in total number checked:
____ always ____ sometimes ____ never
Why do you bring your child(ren) to storytime programs? Summarize
responses, merging similar answers, and note total number of times
mentioned.
What benefits have you seen or heard from your child(ren) attending
storytimes? Fill in total number for each blank:
____ increased attention span
____ retells stories
____ recites rhymes/fingerplays
____ more excited about books/reading ____ better listening
skills
____ exposed to more books
____ can more easily separate from parent/caregiver
Other Benefits (please describe): Summarize responses, merging similar
answers and note total number of times mentioned.
What I like most about storytimes at this library. Summarize
responses, merging similar answers and note total number of times
mentioned.
Our storytimes could be improved by: Summarize responses, merging
similar answers and note total number of times mentioned.
Fill in totals in blanks below:
Did you or your child receive a handout today? _____yes
_____no
If so, did you find it useful? _____yes
_____no
Comments.
How did you learn about storytime? Give totals for each item.
____ library calendar
____ other library flyer
____ library posters
____ friends/neighbors
____ child care provider/teacher ____ newspaper
____ TV
____ radio
____ other ______________________
How often do you read with your child(ren) at home? Give totals for each
item.
____ less than once a month ____ about once a month ____ once
a week
____ twice a week ____ every day
____ more than once a day
My child also attends: Give totals for each item. Give totals for each
item below.
____ storytimes at other libraries; which ones?
________________________
____ storytimes at bookstores/toy stores
____ storytimes at nature centers
____ Head Start
____ EEEP (Extended Elementary Education Program)
____ child care center ___full-time ____part-time
____ family child care home ____full-time ____part-time
____ nursery school/preschool
____ other ______________________________________
Additional comments/suggestions: Summarize responses, merging similar
answers and note total number of times mentioned.
Mark S. Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Children's Librarian
Poolesville Library
Montgomery County (Maryland) Dept. of Public Libraries
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my
organization.
On Mon, 1 Feb 1999, Andrea Gordon wrote:
> Our library is embarking on a series of surveys and focus groups to elicit
> feedback from our customers. One of the areas that the Children's
> Department is working on is our storytimes. Does anyone have a survey that
> they have successfully used with storytime participants to get relevant
> feedback on their programmes?
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 12:43:02 +0000
From: "Nancy Magi" <Nmagi@acpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: Re: sequels/prequels
Kim asked ...
Does anyone know where a list might be of series books arranged in order?
Just received my copy of Reading in Series yesterday. It is
published by Bowker, 1999, for $65.00. (0835240118) It is arranged
in order by series and is cross-referenced. Plus they have good
indexes and appendixes in the back.
Nancy Magi
*********************************************
Branch Youth Services Coordinator
Allen County Public Library
900 Webster St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270
219-421-1260
nmagi@acpl.lib.in.us
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There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our
children. One of these is roots, the other wings.--Hodding Carter
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 12:28:12 -0500
From: Charlotte Lesser <clesser@Ci.Keene.NH.US>
Subject: Internet brochures for parents
Greetings from icy New Hampshire!
I was wondering if any public library that offers unfiltered Internet access
for all cardholders has developed a handout or brochure that explains the
library policy to concerned parents? We are thinking about developing one
but would prefer not to "re-invent the wheel" so to speak. If you have
one
you are willing to share you can send it to my snail address below or email
it to me.
Thanks -
Charlotte Lesser
********************************************
Charlotte Lesser
Head of Youth & Community Services
Keene Public Library
60 Winter Street
Keene NH 03431
(603) 352-0157
Fax: (603) 352-1101
email: clesser@ci.keene.nh.us
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 13:44:19 -0600
From: jvandcar@park-ridge.lib.il.us
Subject: Suess Activity
We have made oobleck using Marshmallow Fluff and green food coloring that we
served on graham crackers after telling the story Bartholomew and the
Oobleck, it was yummy!
Jan
Janet Van De Carr
Park Ridge Public Library
Park Ridge, IL 60068
mailto:jvandcar@park-ridge.lib.il.us
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 15:00:10 -0500
From: schachtc@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us
Subject: Incidents of Patrons Accessing Pornography
PU>I'm still collecting incidents of patrons accessing pornography in public
PU>libraries to publish on my website. If you have account you would like
PU>published on www.filteringfacts.org, please send it to me at
PU>david_burt@filteringfacts.org Thanks!
PU>****************************************************************************
PU>David Burt President, Filtering Facts
PU>Website: http://www.filteringfacts.org
PU>E-Mail: David_Burt@filteringfacts.org
PU>Phone/Fax: 503 635-7048
David - how do we know what to send you unlesss we know what you're
looking for? Perhaps you'd be kind enough to enlighten us by posting
your definition of pornography. Once we get clear on that, are you
looking for incidents involving patrons enjoying written pornography, or
only patrons whose preferences run towards images? Inquiring minds want
to know.
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 16:22:02 -0500
From: "Patty Leidhecker" <pattyl@microserve.net>
Subject: Re: Flannelboard songs, games & stories
Dear Ann
Brodart has some Flannelboard stories that you may wish to take a look at.
We sell a whole kit of 32 stories with case and folders for organization or
individual sets such as Aesop's Fables, Rhymes for singing, holiday stories
and favorite folk and fairy tales.
Please contact me if you would like to me fax a catalog page for quicker
response and/or a full line catalog.
Patty Leidhecker
Brodart Co.
100 North Road
Clinton County Industrial Park
McElhattan, PA 17748
Phone 1-800-233-8467 ext. 4385
pattyleidhecker@brodart.com
www.brodart.com
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 16:33:36 -0600
From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: Re: changing tables
When putting one in be sure to check the height. We have tile that goes half
way up the walls and they had to mount the fold down one above the tile.
Dads don't complain but several mothers complain that it's too high to
comfortably change a baby.
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Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 13:55:35 -0800
From: "Louise Meyers" <lbmeyers@co.douglas.or.us>
Subject: Flannelboards
Flannelboards are so easy to make, using Pellon- interfacing material. All you
do is trace the picture, color it, and cut out! Works great, and lots fewer
steps. There are several books, especially Judy Sierra's Storytelling with
Flannelboards that have patterns, or you can use a simple picture book that has
pictures too small for storytime--just enlarge them on a copier and trace. As
long as you change it the copyright laws are not a factor, or you can get
permission.
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Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 16:16:05 -0600
From: Peggy Northcraft <mdu002@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: Re: Summer programs, esp. boys
Diane,
Our most popular programs with all age groups are ones done by the Corps of
Engineers with live snakes, etc. Even teenage boys will probably like this
one.
Peggy
At 03:48 PM 2/1/99 -0500, you wrote:
>HI EVERYONE, I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON BOOKING PROGRAMS FOR THE SUMMER.
>I AM THINKING OF A MAGIC SHOW, AND SOME CRAFT WORKSHOPS, BUT I AM FINDING
>IT DIFFICULT TO FIND GOOD PROGRAMS THAT WOULD BE OF INTEREST TO THE TEEN
>BOYS. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IDEAS THAT WOULD HELP ATTRACT BOYS
>(11 AND UP).
>
>
> THANK YOU,
> DIANE LONGO
>
>
>
>
Margaret "Peggy" Northcraft
Children's Librarian
Hannibal Public Library
Hannibal MO (pop. 18.004)
mdu002@mail.connect.more.net
"Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; easy to
govern, but impossible to enslave." Henry Peter Brougham
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 18:25:11 -0500 (EST)
From: bf455@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Bonita Kale)
Subject: porn
Try looking up "aphrodite" or "girls girls girls". I call it
porn when you
run into close up color photos of linked genitals.
But we do have unfiltered access, and we don't have many problems.
Bonita
- --
Bonita Kale
bf455@cleveland.freenet.edu
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 16:52:49 -0800 (PST)
From: Walter Minkel <walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Re: African Am. authors and illustrators list
Don't forget the Coretta Scott King Award site at
http://www.ala.org/srrt/csking/ --W
On Mon, 1 Feb 1999, Erica Sternin wrote:
> Hi PUBYACers,
> I am looking for a list of African American children's book illustrators
> and authors. I have A-Zoo, but it doesn't indicate the ethnicity of the
> author or illustrator, just the characters in the story. Didn't find
> much on the 'net, although I didn't spend a tremendous amount of time
> looking. TIA, Erica
>
> ______________________________________________________
> Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
>
>
Walter Minkel, School Corps Technology Trainer
Multnomah County Library, 205 NE Russell St., Portland, OR 97212
Voice (503)736-6002; fax (503)248-5441; walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
==============
MCL KidsPage: http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/kids/
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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 09:05:10 -0700 (MST)
From: Patricia Doughty <pdoughty@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us>
Subject: CD-ROM vs On-Line Encyclopedias
Dear PUBYACers,
Our library is in the midst of changing our automated library system and
there is a discussion of whether to include on-line encyclopedias in the
system or to go with CD-ROM emcyclopedias. What are your thoughts on
this issue? How have your libraries handled this question?
We are a medium sized library system, one main library and one branch,
serving a diverse population of around 150,000.
Please reply to me at---pdoughty@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us
Thanks for any thoughts.
Pat Doughty
Fort Collins Public Library
Fort Collins, Colorado
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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 08:59:19 -0600 (CST)
From: Vicky Schoenrock <vschoenr@nslsilus.org>
Subject: Puppets
Thank you to everyone who replied about a way to mark puppets with the
library name. I got some good suggestions, which included sewing those
tags on them with the library names (not being a sewing person, I will
pass this on to someone else.) Attaching security tags will be a little
trickier. So far we haven't lost any puppets..
Now if people would stop stealing our clocks...for some reason, this is a
popular theft item around here! I guess they are easier to pawn than puppets.
:)
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: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 13:02:10 -0800 (PST)
From: rebecca stutzman <rastutzman@yahoo.com>
Subject: Summer Reading Clubs
I hope that someone remembers our discussion of State Summer Reading
Clubs. I am looking for the library that is doing a cowboys theme. I
sent a personal e-mail to the library. However, since the time I
wrote to you my computers have been updated and I no longer have
E-mail. I now use yahoo and have lost all my e-mail files. Are you
out there? Could you send me your Information? TIA
rastutzman@yahoo.com
_________________________________________________________
DO YOU YAHOO!?
Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 15:23:28 MST7MDT
From: "Bridgett Johnson" <BRIDGETT@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
Subject: Re: Fines
Becky two years ago we changed our fines policy. We now charge 5 cents a
day for all items except interlibrary loans ($.50 per day) and 2 week
items are ($.25 per day). But the best thing we did is set a limit of
$2.00 when that is reached a person may not check out any more until the
fine is under that amount. It made our patrons happier, especially parents and
though some still have huge fines, at least we get the fines paid off faster and
with
less grumbling. The money made wasn't really an issue with us but getting the
books back was. Good Luck.
Bridgett Johnson,Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library, 701 W. Main, Lewistown, Montana 59457
(406) 538 - 8559 bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org
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Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 17:20:50 -0500
From: Lesley Gaudreau <lesley@sealib.org>
Subject: RE: Summer "Mottoes"
Hi all,
Is anyone planning to use "Party like it's 1999" (that old Prince
tune)
for their summer theme? I'm curious if anyone is tying into the
millennium this year and either way what you're using as a catchy phrase
to hook your teens.
TIA
lesley
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going.
- -- Professor Irwin Corey
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Lesley Gaudreau
Reference/Teen Librarian
Seabrook Library
lesley@sealib.org
lesley@seabrook.lib.nh.us
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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 15:42:04 -0800 (PST)
From: cathy ryne <cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Mysteries for YA
Last summer, we started a Teen Book Club which consists of twelve 7th and
8th graders that meet once a week for one hour. The books are preordered and
we usually take about 4 weeks to finish one. (they read on their own to a
certain page chosen the week before and then we discuss) The Teens would
like to read some more mysteries. I would appreciate it if you would
suggest some mysteries that teens of this age bracket would enjoy. Please
send your answers directly to me and I will compile a list for everyone.
Thank you for your help!
Cathy Ryne
cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us
Sierra Madre Public Library
Sierra Madre, CA
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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 15:53:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Nicholas Berry <nberry@spl.org>
Subject: a filtering fact
Cybersitter, a popular piece of filtering software, happens to filter
pagan websites. They do not publish a list of filtered words, nor do they
publish their standards. If you'd like more information on the case,
e-mail me at isian@angelfire.com and I'll send you the relevant web
address.
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
<><> * Nicholas Berry* <><><><><>
*Seattle Public Library* <><>
<> *Children's Librarian* <><><><><> *High
Point Branch* <><>
<><> *(206)684-4118* <><><><><> *6338
32nd Ave SW* <><>
<><> *nberry@spl.org* <><><><><>
*Seattle, WA 98126* <><>
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 10:29:16 EST
From: WANT2BBOY@aol.com
Subject: Re: quote
The quote can be found on materials in the UPSTART catalog. January, pg. 59
The toll free number for upstart is.. 1-800-448-4887.
The address of upstart is Upstart, W5527 Highway 106, P.O. Box 800, Fort
Atkinson, WI, 53538-0800.
They sell a poster with the quote on it.
Good Luck
Linda Eagan
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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 11:09:28 -0600
From: Gina Brudi <gbrudi@ci.sat.tx.us>
Subject: Past Andrew Carnegie Medal Kid's Videos
I'm having a hard time finding distributors for two Andrew Carnegie Medal
for Excellence in Children's Video past winners
1993 winner Pool Party (written and diirected by the author Gary Soto)
1992 winner Harry Comes Home by Barr Media Group
Thanks
Gina M. Brudi
Juvenile Collection Developement
phone 210-207-2656
fax 210-207-2653
e-mail gbrudi@ci.sat.tx.us
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Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 11:14:12 -0500
From: "Kid Ref" <kidref@euclid.lib.oh.us>
Subject: porn
Most of Burt's incidents seem pretty trivial. Approaching children is
different, however, and should be discouraged whether or not it is
related to what was accessed on-screen or in books. But I don't think
censoring either the books or the screen is the answer.
Give us a few years, and the library computers will only have to carry
commercial, pay-type sites. All the other stuff will be available at
home. I hope. Meanwhile, so we have to be careful. Big deal.
Bonita
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Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 09:12:07 -0600
From: Linda Shanks <lshanks@carlnet.org>
Subject: children's fines
We have a two week grace period before we start any fines. We find this
is especially good when you work with a collection agency. It helps
eliminate problems with people being ill or vacationing or the
occasional brain drain (especially parental).
Linda Shanks
Flora-Monroe Library
he past, but of course now that I want
PU>to use it I cannot find a one of them!
PU>TIA
PU>Ginnie Hoover
PU>Children's Outreach Department
PU>Louisville Free Public Library
PU>301 York Street
PU>Louisville, KY 40203
PU>ginnie@lfpl.org
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Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 09:12:07 -0600
From: Linda Shanks <lshanks@carlnet.org>
Subject: children's fines
We have a two week grace period before we start any fines. We find this
is especially good when you work with a collection agency. It helps
eliminate problems with people being ill or vacationing or the
occasional brain drain (especially parental).
Linda Shanks
Flora-Monroe Library
he past, but of course now that I want
PU>to use it I cannot find a one of them!
PU>TIA
PU>Ginnie Hoover
PU>Children's Outreach Department
PU>Louisville Free Public Library
PU>301 York Street
PU>Louisville, KY 40203
PU>ginnie@lfpl.org
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Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 12:02:07 -0600
From: Beth Lokken <blokken@owlsnet.owls.lib.wi.us>
Subject: Opinions about Insights?
Hello all.
One of our patrons would like to donate a subscription to the NRA kid's
hunting magazine *Insights*. My director has asked me to check the
collective wisdom to see if anyone else has a subscription. Do you like
it? Why or why not?
Hunting and fishing are very popular in this county, and we do carry
fishing magazines. I was thinking of keeping *Insights* in the YA section,
since 12 is the youngest they can take the hunter's safety courses.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Beth Lokken
Youth Services Librarian
Door County Library
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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 07:28:28 -0500 (EST)
From: Jodi Cohen <cohenj2@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
Subject: Re: Summer programs, esp. boys
I saw two that had GREAT appeal: the first was on Star Trek. Th president
of the local fan club came in, showed a film, discussed the whole thing in
a lovely costume that included a serpent around the neck. The other was a
program on classic cars. A local club brought in their cars and parked
them in the parking lots. Teens were able to talk to the owners and even
get inside!
Jodi Cohen
Principal Librarian
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 09:42:19 -0500 (EST)
From: "Peggy (Mary) M. Morgan" <pmorgan@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: flannelboard sources
It has come to my attention that I listed an incorrect phone number for
The Storyboard in Bishop California. Their number is 760-387-2747. Sorry
for any inconvenience this has caused.
*-*-*-*-*-----*-*-*-*-*-----*-*-*-*-*-----*-*-*-*-*-----*-*-*-*-*-----*-*-*-*-*
Peggy Morgan
Youth and Young Adult Materials Specialist
The Library Network
13331 Reeck Rd.
Southgate, MI 48195
734-281-3830, ext. 131
pmorgan@tln.lib.mi.us
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Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 16:19:04 -0800
From: "Marin Younker" <MARIN@CI.TIGARD.OR.US>
Subject: Re: Summer programs, esp. boys
diane - hold "magic: the gathering" tournaments. ask your local
comics/gaming shop. also hold a workshop on collecting sports cards. marin.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
J. Marin Younker
Young Adult Services Librarian
Tigard Public Library
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 684-6537
>>> Diane <dlong@suffolk.lib.ny.us> 02/01 12:48 PM >>>
HI EVERYONE, I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON BOOKING PROGRAMS FOR THE SUMMER.
I AM THINKING OF A MAGIC SHOW, AND SOME CRAFT WORKSHOPS, BUT I AM FINDING
IT DIFFICULT TO FIND GOOD PROGRAMS THAT WOULD BE OF INTEREST TO THE TEEN
BOYS. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IDEAS THAT WOULD HELP ATTRACT BOYS
(11 AND UP).
THANK YOU,
DIANE LONGO
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Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 10:57:27 -0600
From: "Rebecca Singer" <rsinger@ala.org>
Subject: ALSC Awards
The results are in!
The winners for the Newbery and Caldecott Awards, including the honor
books, are listed on our website at http://www.ala.org/alsc. The
results of the various Notables lists (books, recordings, video,
software and websites), as well as our various professional award
winners, will be posted next week. Our webmaster is still in
Philadelphia and will not be in until Monday. Please be patient.
Thank you very much.
Rebecca Singer
_______________________________
Rebecca M. Singer
Program Officer, Communications
Association for Library Service to Children
American Library Association
50 East Huron
Chicago, IL 60611-2795
800/545-2433 ext. 2165
rsinger@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/alsc
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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 15:10:49 -0500
From: shtulman@erving.com (Robin Shtulman)
Subject: Volunteers of limited ability
Does anyone out there have experience with volunteers of limited ability?
The custodian of our elementary school has an adult daughter who would like
to volunteer in our library. She is very personable and reliable; however,
she is developmentally disabled and, currently, cannot read. I really want
to honor her request. Does anyone have suggestions for volunteer tasks
that she might be able to do that are NOT BORING? I have already thought
of book covering, shelf straightening, and putting clear stickers over bar
code labels. I'd really prefer to have her do something that she might
enjoy.
Thanks for ANY suggestions!
Robin
R. Shtulman
Erving Elementary School
shtulman@erving.com
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Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 14:39:58 -0600
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: changing tables, videos, fines
Dear 'Yackers,
Hi, all! I wanted to respond to the statement about libraries not charging
for videos. I know of many that do charge. I know of very few that charge
for "educational" films. Most of the libraries I use and/or visit that
have
popular videos do charge for those. The charge is usually very little,
between $.50 and$2.00. Fines are usually $1.00/day and up. Hope this
helps- I'm not sure who posted the original request.
Thanks for letting me share my dimes worth! 8-)
mjs
> I never heard of charging for videos at a library, but it might be a good
> idea, and allow more room in the budget for nonfiction videos. We have a
> huge call for
> regular films that you can also get at Blockbusters.
- --
Mary J. Soucie
Youth Services Consultant
Heritage Trail Library System
815-729-3345 x110
mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us
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