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Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 11:11:48 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #609
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 17:05:28 -0700
From: Amy Shelley <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
Subject: Re: Hawaiian party
We recently did a luau for YAs and a local here who is a native Hawaiian told us
about candy leis. She uses produce netting that is cut in 36" lengths
(maybe produce depts have this?) and we placed wrapped candy in the tubes (like
Starbursts and Lifesavers with the sealed wrappers) at intervals and then tied a
piece of curling ribbon between each piece. You could easily get away with leis
half that size and about ten pieces of candy per kid. They were absolutely
beautiful and really cool and a big hit. Depending on the age of your group this
is a really neat treat.
Amelia
Amelia Shelley
ashelley@larm.lib.wy.us
Manager, Children's/Young Adult Services
Laramie County Library Sytem
Cheyenne, WY
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 13:56:37 -0800 (PST)
From: Theresa Gormley <tgormley@wln.com>
Subject: key chain library cards
Hi all,
I had such luck with my last request, I thought I'd try again.
We're thinking about offering key chain size library cards to our patrons.
We thought they would be especially popular with kids--who seem to have
all kinds of key chains these days. We do have some concerns about this
size card,however, so I thought I'd ask for some feedback from those of
you who already offer the small cards. How do you like them? Have you
had any problems with them? Do they work with kids? Do you have a place
where patrons can sign them (or is it just a barcode)? Do they hold up as
long as other cards? Are they difficult to wand? Do you find that these
cards are lost or stolen more often? Who did you order the cards from?
Any general complaints or endorsements?
Thanks so much,
Theresa Gormley
Youth Services Librarian
Whatcom County (WA) Library System
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 14:56:29 PST
From: "lois gottstein" <loisgottstein@hotmail.com>
Subject: celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2nd.
I'm a new subscriber and have been lurking for a while.
I was wondering how all of you will be celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday.
At our school, West Oak Middle School in Mundelein, Illinois grades 6-8,
we have signed up for *Read Across America Program* sponsored by Ala and
others. Students will be reading and adding up their pages. The class
that reads the most pages will have the honor of our principal become a
student in their grade. He will ride the bus in the morning; at lunch
he will be served *green eggs and ham* and continue with the students
the rest of the day. The cat in the hat will make an appearance and
serve birthday cake to the whole school.
Please let me know what you plan to do on this day.
Lois Gottstein
loisgottstein@hotmail.com
West Oak Middle School
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 17:27:55 -0500
From: "Deborah Brightwell" <dbright@ci.coppell.tx.us>
Subject: library anniversary celebrations
Dear Pubyac Friends:
The library where I worked at will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this
coming summer. We are in the process of planning several activities and events
for that day. My library director has asked me to ask for your collected wisdom
on these types of events (I have bragged repeatedly to her about this
list-serve!) Specific questions she as of other libraries that have done these
types of days are: did you close the library to regular library activities that
day? what problems came up? what were some the more successful things you did?
and any other things you want to pass on. Thanks is advance for your time.
Please send you answers to me directly and if anyone else has an interest in the
answers I receive, let me know and I'll pass them along.
Debbie Brightwell
Children's Librarian
The Coppell Public Library
177 Heartz Rd.
Coppell, Tx 75019
dbright@ci.coppell.tx.us
fax 972-304-3622
972-304-3657
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 17:39:36 -0800
From: Stephanie Loney <sloney@libris.chulavista.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: DVD's
Chula Vista Public library is thinking of building up a collection of
DVD's - but we will not be phasing out videos. I would like to hear from
anyone out there who has a DVD collection on how these materials are
handled in your library. I would like to hear what security measures you
take, how the materials are processed, shelved etc. Any vendor
information would be welcomed, such as good DVD sources, sources for
security strips, labels etc.
Please reply directly to me.
Thank you in advance!
Stephanie Loney
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 15:18:10 -0700 (MST)
From: Robyn Lupa <rlupa@info.jefferson.lib.co.us>
Subject: Question on teen magazines
Hi,
Does anyone have suggestions for magazines written in English that would
be ideal for Hispanic and also Asian teens? These would be along the lines
of publications such as "Fresh!" or "Hype Hair", which are
marketed to an
African American teen readership.
I have searched the web for suggestions, with no luck. Also tried
"Magazines for Libraries" and Ulrichs.
Please respond to me personally.
Thanks!
Robyn Lupa rlupa@jefferson.lib.co.us
Children's Librarian (303) 232-9507
Jefferson County Public Library
10200 W. 20th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80215
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 17:50:54 -0600
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: More on Wichita Falls City Council Votes to Change Library Policy
Don,
Hi! Unbelievable! Does it seem that this might start a trend we
should be concerned about?
Mary
Don Wood wrote:
> For more information on the Wichita Falls City Councils vote to
> allows 300 cardholders to remove any book from the children's
> area of the library to the adult area of the library
>
> see the site of the Wichita Falls Coalition Against Censorship at
>
> http://www.geocities.com/capitolhill/senate/7709
- --
Mary J. Soucie
Youth Services Consultant
Heritage Trail Library System
815-729-3345 x110
mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 16:07:56 -0500
From: "Tracey Firestone" <tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Ya Murder in Library
Hi Connie,
I'm not exactly sure if this will fit the bill but I put together a YA
Summer Reading Program, Summer Murder Mystery, a few years ago. The program
was included in the 1998 book, Sizzling Summer Reading Programs for Young
Adults by Katharine L. Kan.
Good luck!
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: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 19:38:54 -0500
From: Lesley Gaudreau <lesley@sealib.org>
Subject: Animal Websites
Hi all,
I'm hoping to pick your collective brain...
Can you share your favorite animal websites for all ages - I'll take
ones for young kids, teens or adults. Also they can be about a large
group of animals (mammals for example) or about one specific animal.
Thanks!
lesley
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If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going.
- -- Professor Irwin Corey
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Lesley Gaudreau
Reference/Teen Librarian
Seabrook Library
lesley@sealib.org
lesley@seabrook.lib.nh.us
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 16:51:50 -0700
From: Amy Shelley <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
Subject: Re: Ya Murder in Library (long)
We got our start from a fellow librarian in Texas who sent me our initial script
which we doctored to suit our needs. Our first program was set as a gala for a
book donation. We asked the kids to dress formally and they were great. We
provided all of the grown-up snacks and even served punch in plastic champagne
glasses. Our mystery began with a staff person posing as a detective taking the
group on a tour of the crime scene and give them a run down of the crime. We got
real crime tape and did a body outline at the bottom of some unused stairs to
the basement (our plot involved a librarian being pushed down the stairs holding
the donated book) and then the kids were taken back to the party.
At this point each person opened an envelope that matched their character (given
when they checked in) which contained a clue to a book in the library. They had
to use our computers to locate the call number inorder to find their clue to the
mystery (hidden in the book). We had pages shelve the books during the crime
scene tour to ensure they would be there and we also picked campy enough titles
to guarantee they would be left alone. We had enough staff available to assist
kids who were struggling with either the computer or the shelving, but in the
end it got them to go all over the building. The clues were inside the book in
envelopes with the characters identity on them and led them on either blind
chases, half-truths or the real truth about what happened. They then returned to
the party and were able to ask others what they knew in order to piece together
the truth.
We had 30 kids and only one figured it out. We had made some balloon bouquets
for centerpieces and we gave her one as a prize. It was a blast. They begged for
more and we did another during Teen Read Week using a medieval setting that we
created from scratch. Another huge success. Our next one will be Egyptian
(mummy's tomb) for our YASRC. I'm happy to share, but give me a little time as
our SRC season is upon us! AAAggggghhhhh!
Amelia
>>> "cctpl" <cctpl@infocom.com> 02/16/99 12:02PM
>>>
Hi
We would like to host a murder in the library for our YA's this summer. We
are looking for ideas for scripts and other activitites to do along with
the murder idea. Has anyone done this that is willing to share your
experience with us? Do you have any sources to suggest? We've tried the
archives but cannot seem to access them. Thanks for your help.
Connie Gareiss
Billie Sue Bowlby
Centerville Center Township Public Library
cctpl@infocom.com
Amelia Shelley
ashelley@larm.lib.wy.us
Manager, Children's/Young Adult Services
Laramie County Library Sytem
Cheyenne, WY
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 23:07:45 -0500
From: Monica &Edmund Irlbacher <emirlbac@warwick.net>
Subject: Stumper
Dear Pubyacers,
Here I am once again asking for help, and so many of you have been so
wonderful in quickly offering help. Yes, I am trying to hit a soft
spot, this is a tough one......A patron is requesting information about
a book written approx. 6-8 years ago that involves a family who has
moved to a new house on the West Coast. Setting is modern time. In
their new house they encounter many strange happenings, good and bad.
This happenings involve witches, warlocks and fairies. Then the strange
events suddenly stop, the patron thinks this happens when the daughter
gets married. Does any of this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks for
any and all assistance.
Respond to: emirlbac@warwick.net
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Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 09:58:07 -0500
From: "Susan S. Smith" <ssmith@connect.bedlib.org>
Subject: Job Opening
Children and Young Adult Services Librarian Full time/37.5 hours
Experience: Entry Level
Library Type: Public
Duties:
All areas of children services, work public desk, reference assistance,
program development, preparation and presentation, help supervise the
department, computer assistance with Interent, online sources and CD-ROMS,
assist with scheduled programs/activities, computer skills in word
processing and graphic programs, assist with weeding the colllection, assit
with placing orders for materials, clerical and telephone duties, compose
and process correspondence as needed, plans/prepares displays and bulletin
boards, perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
ALA-MLS
Work required schedule which will include evenings and weekends
Good communication and public relation skills
Willingness to be transferred to other areas of the library as need arises
Willingness to adapt to change if duties shift in the department
Required to follow instructions, be accurate, and pay attention to detail
Promote cooperation with co-workers and supverisor that allows the staff to
work effectively as a team
Know and be capable of explaining library policies
Requires physical agility and strength to bend, reach, and life up to 50
pounds
Desired:
Emphasis in Children and Young Adult Services/materials class work and/or
related work experience
Salary: $22,000 salary minimum, plus benefits
Date available: Currently, please apply by March 19
Closing date: Until filled
Apply to:
Susan Miller
Director
Bedford Public Library
1323 K Street
Bedford, IN 47421
812-275-4471
812-277-1145
Susan S. Smith
Children & Young Adult Services Librarian
Bedford Public Library
1323 K Street
Bedford, IN 47421
812-279-4824 voice 304
812-277-1145 fax
ssmith@bedlib.org
http://www.bedlib.org
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Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 09:41:07 -0500 (EST)
From: Cathy Sullivan Seblonka <cathys@uproc.lib.mi.us>
Subject: David Wiesner fans
Hi. Our Youth Services staff recently realized that JUNE 29, 1999 is a
TUESDAY! What fun to do a storytime around those two books for Summer
Reading/Listening. We think we'll fill out the program with other giant
vegetable/gardening/soup stories but are also considering science/weather
or fantasy stories. Don't things like this just make your day!
Cathy Sullivan Seblonka
Youth Services Coordinator
Peter White Public Library
217 N. Front St.
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 228-9510
fax (906) 228-7315
e-mail: cathys@uproc.lib.mi.us
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Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 08:42:03 -0800
From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
Subject: AD: Summer Reading T-shirts Available
As a representative of the Oregon Library Association's Children's
Services Divsion, and Summer Reading committee, I thought I would pass
along this offer. If you go to the mentioned website, you can print an
order form. Graphics for the shirts are also on the web.
The OLA Summer Reading T-shirt order deadline is February 26. (That's
this Friday!!!)
Please send in your order forms. The shirts will be dark green, 100%
cotton, with full color "Read Quest" logo and dragon on the front. The
order form for shirts is on the web at:
http://www.olaweb.org/csd/tshirt99.pdf
Remember, the shirts are a great way to promote Summer Reading, make
great prizes, and kids love them. PLUS, all profit from t-shirt sales
benefits the Children's Services Division, which brings you great
programs like Summer Reading.
Send those orders today!!
Angela J. Reynolds
Youth Services Librarian
West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Portland, OR
angelar@wccls.lib.or.us
503-292-6416
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Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 10:18:47 -0800
From: "Bill or Mary Schrader" <bills@sirius.com>
Subject: Stumper answer - treehouse
The overwhelming answer to my stumper about the kids living in a =
treehouse, with the phrase "If we lived in a house, If we lived in a =
tree..." and illustrated with b & w drawings goes to:
"We Were Tired of Living in a House" by Liesel Moak Skorpen, published
=
in 1969 by Coward-McCann. Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and =
especially to Vicki, Mark, Mel, Anne, Patti, and Lynn for your answers!
Mary Schrader
bills@sirius.com
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 15:26:45 -0600 (CST)
From: Aileen Henaughan <aileenh@nslsilus.org>
Subject: home child care outreach
I was wondering if any libraries have an outreach liaison who works with
home child care providers?? If so, what types of library services do
you provide? You can respond to me directly at
(aileenh@mppl.org). Thanks.
Aileen Henaughan
Day Care Liaison
Youth Services
Mt. Prospect Public Library
"Opinions expressed are those of the sender and not of the Mt. Prospect
Public Library"
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Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 07:56:21 +0000
From: "Georgean C. Johnson-Coffey"
<Gjohnsoncoffey@acpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: Re: Fair Labor Standards and Children's Departments
I would exercise caution here.
Standards and practices in volunteer management would never allow an
employee to volunteer with her own department doing work that is a
part of her responsibilities.
I would think your HR manager would agree that this would be in
violation of labor laws, especially if the employee is hourly as
opposed to exempt.
-Georgean
> I always consider any things I do at home, such as creating puppets, as
> something I'm donig not as a library employee ,but as a Friends of the
> Library volunteer.
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Georgean C. Johnson-Coffey
Volunteer Services Manager
Allen County Public Library
900 Webster PO Box 2270
Fort Wayne IN 46801-2270 USA
Office: 219) 421-1233 FAX: 219) 422-9688
E-MAIL: gjohnsoncoffey@acpl.lib.in.us
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"Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because
rhythm and harmony find their way into the secret places of the soul."
-Plato
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Visit My Department's Home Page:
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/volunteer_services/index.html
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Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 09:41:07 -0500 (EST)
From: Cathy Sullivan Seblonka <cathys@uproc.lib.mi.us>
Subject: David Wiesner fans
Hi. Our Youth Services staff recently realized that JUNE 29, 1999 is a
TUESDAY! What fun to do a storytime around those two books for Summer
Reading/Listening. We think we'll fill out the program with other giant
vegetable/gardening/soup stories but are also considering science/weather
or fantasy stories. Don't things like this just make your day!
Cathy Sullivan Seblonka
Youth Services Coordinator
Peter White Public Library
217 N. Front St.
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 228-9510
fax (906) 228-7315
e-mail: cathys@uproc.lib.mi.us
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 21:04:19 -0500
From: "Pat Lambirth" <lambip@capecod.net>
Subject: Re: Opening and Closing songs
Sorry to say, I am dismal at singing or even being able to carry a tune. We
open storyhour with
Good Morning to you
Good Morning to you
Good Morning dear Bookworm
Good Morning to you.
To the tune of Happy Birthday which I can sometimes manage.
When the kids are in fine voice, we also try "If you're happy and you know
it". This is only done if the kids are pretty loud.
Pat Lambirth
Children's Librarian
Sturgis Library
Barnstable, MA
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 11:02:11 -0600
From: Mary Driscoll <driscoll@scls.lib.wi.us>
Subject: Newbery anachornism follow up
For those of you who were wondering about the lipstick tube in Holes,
according to the book "Lipstick: a celebration of the world's favorite
cosmetic"by Jessica Pallingston:
The first modern lipstics in a metal case were produced by Maurice Levy and
the Scovil Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut, in 1915, right
smack in the middle of World War I.
Hole is supposed to take place 110 years ago, right? The reference
librarian in me is happy to have this question solved!
Having an anal retentive moment,
Mary
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Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 08:48:59 -0700
From: Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
Subject: Dysfunctional families in YA books
Just my two cents worth: I have always felt that many YA books reflect the
starkest issues and stories of the state where we find ourselves as a
society. Look at the newspapers--the people writing YA books are just
reflecting the sad state of affairs in many families today. It is too bad
that teens often find themselves in the middle of the mess they have
inherited. I think we are seeing the effects of dysfuncional people having
kids who are having kids who are having kids... Until we somehow find a way
to break the cycle, it is unfortunately going to continue at its, I think,
out-of-control level. I have been a reviewer for VOYA for many years, and I
think VOYA tries to present a well-balanced and objective coverage of what
books are available for YAs today. It just so happens that many of those
books deal with dynfunctional families because that is what is being
published! There are also many other kinds of books covered in VOYA, too,
not just the so-called "bleak" books. I also don't think there is
anything
wrong with teens reading about teens who have really tough problems.
Through those books, they can either understand there are also people out
there who have problems like them or, if they are lucky enough to have
happy, intact families, to understand that there are other teens out there
who are hurting and need their compassion.
Diane Tuccillo
Mesa Public Library, AZ
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