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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 21:28:42 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #625
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Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 14:27:16 -0600
From: "ROBIN DAVIS" <davisr@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
Subject: Re: a few requests
Elaine--My sight has lots of links to ideas for storytime:
http://members.tripod.com/~RGWDavis/index.html
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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 16:36:25 -0500
From: "sweetwilliam100" <sweetwilliam100@email.msn.com>
Subject: Thesis Questionnaire
For my thesis, I am researching the presence of pornography on public
library Internet terminals.
The results from this survey will support or negate my hypothesis. I am not
interested in any personal information from those who answer survey
questions. I will be happy to forward results if you ask. Subject =THESIS
For this survey, pornography is defined as any depiction of erotic behavior
meant chiefly to cause sexual excitement.
Questionnaire:
1) What type of library do you serve?
Public, School, Academic, or Other
2) What type of community does your library function in? Rural,
Suburban or Urban
3) How many Internet terminals does your library offer the
Public?
4) To what extent is Internet pornography a problem in your
Library?
1) NOT AT ALL 2) SOMEWHAT 3) A GREAT DEAL
5) To what extent do you feel placed in the role of parent,
controlling how adolescents use the Internet?
1) NOT AT ALL 2) SOMEWHAT 3) A GREAT DEAL
6) Has your library implemented an Internet policy?
YES/NO/ IF YES, WHAT IS IT?
7) Does your library use any type of filtering software?
YES/NO/IF YES, WHAT KIND?
8) In your opinion, should public libraries filter Internet access?
YES/NO/DON’T KNOW/WHY?
9) Has your library community stressed concern over
having their Internet access censored?
YES/NO
Any other comments?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
William Perrenod
sweetwilliam100@email.msn.com
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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 12:50:51 -0500
From: kskellen@mail.gcpl.public.lib.ga.us (Kendra Skellen)
Subject: cookie fingerplay
I am putting together a program on cookies. Am looking for any help on
fingerplays/action rhymes using cookies.
Thanks.
Kendra Skellen
Librarian II - Programming and Outreach
Gwinnett County Public Library
1001 Lawrenceville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30025-4707
770-277-6011
(fax) 770-822-5379
kskellen@mail.gcpl.public.lib.ga.us
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Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 12:47:00 -0800
From: torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us (Torrie Hodgson Children's Librarian)
Subject: Re: Patron Behavior
I love the idea of the old keyboard & monitor for the toddlers! How
great!
One of my best tools to get people to respect library materials is
plain honesty. Every single day somebody asks for a particular book, and I
have to tell them, "I'm sorry it's being reordered. Somebody stole, broke,
never returned, etc. it." They are often genuinely shocked that we lose so
many things to theft and carelessness. Also useful to tell patrons: we
can't replace everything, our budget is very small; we can't keep things
that don't circulate very often, we are out of shelf space. (Believe me, I
would love to have these phrases be completely wiped from my vocabulary, but
at least a bad situation can come in handy for patron education.)
Of course, these limitations must immediately be followed up by
potential substitutes for the requested book, ideas where to find/buy it,
and/or how to interlibrary loan the title.
Proactivity is very nice when it works, but occasionally a hard-line
has to be taken with irresponsible parents: I'm sorry but I cannot allow
your two -year-old to throw around those books like that. They cost at
least $15.00 each, and I have already used up all of my replacement budget
for the year. Here are some great board books, a coloring sheet with
crayons, a Curious George puppet, etc. Sometimes I just have to make a
stand, and chance the consequences. Some other parent will sue us sure as
apples are apples if their toddler gets hit by a flying book.
Storytimes, I require parent/caretaker attendance. It's easy since
the library is not open yet when I give the storytimes in the adjacent
programming room. If things are too messy at the end, parents and children
are treated to seeing me run around with a vacuum cleaner in a panicked
fashion getting ready for the next classroom visit. For the older kids, if
too much mess has been made too regularly, I will cancel a session. I don't
like to do it, but I don't have the time or staff to cope with destructive
behaviors regardless of the age of the miscreants.
*Pant, pant* I get so riled by this. Hope some of the ideas are
helpful! I'm off to root around for a "toy" keyboard and monitor.
Torrie 8)
Torrie Hodgson, space librarian from the dark side of the moon!
Burlington Public Library
900 East Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone (360) 755-0760 Fax (360) 755-0717
torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us
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Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 14:13:27 -0800
From: torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us (Torrie Hodgson Children's Librarian)
Subject: Re: Big Books
I'm nearly positive Scholastic books has big books. We order
paperbacks from their clearance catalog for our Summer Reading prizes.
Perhaps give them a call.... 1-800-SCHOLASTIC
Torrie 8)
Torrie Hodgson, space librarian from the dark side of the moon!
Burlington Public Library
900 East Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone (360) 755-0760 Fax (360) 755-0717
torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us
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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 21:00:24 -0500
From: "elaine" <elainem@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: suggestions?
hi there-
i'm curious to know...do any of you label any of the books in your
collection with "grade" designations (i.e. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6?) i'm finding
that
parents often come in with their children and pull out a book and want to
know if it is appropriate for their "2nd grader," for example. of
course, i
can look at the book and give them an approximate grade level, but it all
depends on the child's reading level, of course. if you do label books with
grade levels (i'm talking fiction here), which ones do you label...easy
readers...regular jfic...what? and what categories of labels do you use? i
visited some libraries in my area, but most don't seem to do things like
this. i don't want to force children to 'stick to their grade level' in
their reading, but it would be nice if they or parents could have a clue.
it is especially helpful for other staff in the library who aren't too
familiar with children's books and need to guide parents when i'm not there.
what about lists of suggested reading? i've noticed on most suggested
reading lists i've seen, all the "usual" books are on there and most
families in my town have "been there and done that." any suggestions
are
appreciated...
thanks. :)
elaine
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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 08:46:52 -0500 (EST)
From: Smith <lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Big Books
Regent Book Co.
PO Box 750
Lodi, NJ 07644-0750
1-800-999-9554
They also carry a wide variety of titles in beautiful library bindings.
Excellent service.
Lisa Smith
lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 10:15:09 -0600
From: "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
Subject: RE: Leprechaun Trap
Just a small side note on this. I forwarded this item to an acquaintance of mine
who was born and raised in Ireland (in fact he's only in the U.S. on a work
visa). He replied with the following (you may want to pay particular attention
to the description of poteen):
> Good email. Some explanations needed though - poteen (romantically
described here,
> actually is a white spirit..sort of like vodka, distilled by many illegally
today..from potatoes).
>
> Unfortunately I don't have any write ups of how to catch one, but there are
a few stories
> passed down through generations verbally (I can't remember them right now).
If I do get a
> chance to talk to some people back home I will certainly pass any stories
on.
>
> Nice to see people are interested.
<><><><><><><><><><><><>
Sean George
Youth Services Coordinator
St. Charles Parish Library
sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us
Previous Message:
> This version of a leprechaun trap (source unknown) comes from an old
> Irish
> tale told every year.
>
> Supplies needed: <snip>
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