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Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 01:29:17 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #650
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 00:51:08 -0500 (EST)
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
Subject: Re: button machine/circle cutter
Brilliant! Now if we could just get the Ellison people to custom create a
die that will roll those teensy bits of masking tape we use to stick up
papers and pictures! - jeri
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:37:52 -0600
From: Wendy Pavelko <WPavelko@spl.lib.ar.us>
Subject: Flannel or Velcro
Hello!
The time has come for our 20 year old flannel board, it's
wonderfully large and it folds on hinges in the middle, I love it. But,
I started looking around and discovered that there are now Velcro boards
out there. If anyone uses a Velcro board, what do you think of it? I
have lots of felt pieces for the flannel one and enjoy making more, what
do you use to make the ones for the Velcro? I assume I could just attach
a strip of Velcro to the back. Thanks, for any answers!
Wendy Pavelko
wpavelko@spl.lib.ar.us <mailto:wpavelko@spl.lib.ar.us>
Springdale Public Library
Springdale, Arkansas
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Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 10:19:29 -0500
From: "Katy Grant" <imzadi@thepoint.net>
Subject: Re: Buying Harry Potter
By in large, libraries do a whapping business with publishers and may be in
part the reason some of the children's books, besides award books, are still
available in print. If every library, or a good number of us, went around
the U.S. publishers to get the latest book, which doesn't often hit our
streets at the same time it hits their native soil, of some very popular
non-US. resident authors(i.e. Brian Jacques), we could be cutting ourselves
off at the knees. For example, publishers usually publish X number of
children's books, depending on the demand the publishers may or may not do a
reprint. Hence, this fantastic title may not become as readily available
over here as we would like to see it.
Now with this said, my solution was to order a copy of both O.K.. Rowling's
"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" and Brian Jacques "The
Legend of
Luke" for myself from http://www.amazon.com.uk . I don't do this very often
but these two books happen to be part of my personal collection which I love
to read. I can choose to read them to children as a group a chapter at a
time or hold off until right before we get them and do a book talk to get
children interested in the upcoming titles. In both cases, I would explain
that we are waiting for these books to be published here in America and tell
them about when the books are do out. So, we do have a choice, my was to
give up eating lunches out for a month to spend my own funds on these books.
Katy Grant
katy@lfpl.org
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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 20:09:17 -0500 (EST)
From: Laurie Breitner <laurieb@monroe.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Top notch children's area
To All,
I was extremely discouraged with the lack of replies for
suggestions to develop a top notch children's area.
I am dismayed that a Potter book's availability generated so much
response compared to mine.
To those TWO fine people who replied: Thank you!
Brainstorming with a few patrons I compiled this list. In the interest of
space I have tried not to include desirable librarian characteristics or
programming standards and tips. The list obviously reflects our personal
opinions.
Collection
As complete collection of Caldecott/Newbery winners as possible, plus
honor books as able. Award books with foil cover and spine stickers.
No titles more than 10 yrs old unless classic AND in good shape.
High circ history are exceptions.
Puppets for use in library/circulation separate from librarian's
collection. Purchase washable puppets if possible.
Beanbags/beanie babies/small stuffed animals for younger set. Police
often, watching for tears in seams.
Plastic tub or box for puppet storage.
Toys/realia for older readers (checkers, chess sets, 3D puzzles) and
younger readers (wooden puzzles with knobs, wire bead stands).
Board books kept separately with at least some on low shelf or box.
Catalogued with subject heading board books for easy access by parents.
Children NF videos in children's room.
Holiday books and 398.2s in separate collection area.
ACs with books (commomly called kits) on hanging apparatus as opposed to
stacked on shelving.
Reference in children's area clearly marked.
Consider adding Best Books for Boys and Best Books for Girls by Odean to
children's ref coll.
Have at least one good high/low ref resource in ref section.
Display new nf for limited time (say 2 months) in children's area until
rotating to nf shelves (if your nf j/adult is mixed as ours is).
Attempt to clean covers of all e's once per year. (Our Camp Fire groups
do this each March.)
Children's serials in children's area. Encourage casual reading.
Laminate covers of serials which have high circ (sports Illus for Kids,
American Girl, etc)
Prune your collection annually.
Small hands have trouble choosing books from shelves which aare too
crowded.
Facilities
If your library is large enough: a terminal which allows books to be
checked out directly from the children's area.
One or more chairs with upholstered arms which accomodate an adult
holding a child to be read to.
Child sized furniture - tables, chairs, beanbags, casual furniture etc
Separation of E, J, and YA collection and areas as much as physically
possible. If space is at minimum seek ways to divide these aras
psychologically.
Tackable surface for display with at least some at child's eye level.
Tackable surface fabric covered so it looks acceptable even if
temporarily bare of display items.
Electrical outlets wiht hinged covers versus the plastic inserts.
Electrical outlets at least one dble per wall.
Shade or blind cleats to secure pulls out of reach.
Sink near or in children's area. Deep enough to hold a bucket. Gooseneck
spigot with shut off valve.
Tables with adjustable legs. Storage space for tables convenient to
children's area.
Storysteps/no storysteps.
At least one, preferable two toddler size chairs.
For a new space: consider lineleum, carpet tiles. Avoid solid colored
carpet, even if dark - it shows spills.
If your drinking fountain is adult size find a wide, sturdy stool and
affix to floor on one side of fountain.
Places to hang things from ceiling without having to rent a cherry picker
or cause damage to ceiling.
Hooks or cubbys for coats and boots. At very least designated area for
these items. (we use a cafeteria table: top for coats, under for boots)
Designate a stroller parking lot for when infants are "loose".
Large trash can with wheels.
Wire management for computers in children's area. Hi or low tech.
Decorate with neutral colors using bright accents. Try to think: Will I
get tired of....orange, lime green, all primary colors...in a few years?
Think carefully before adding a permanent fixture to your children's area
like a train, storypit, puppet theatre etc. Remember next year's summer
reading theme might be "Ocean" or "Outer Space" and you will
have to work
around your perm. decoration.
Ban permanent markers from your area.
Misc
Non-toxic plants, flowers even if plastic
Turtles, goldfish, snakes, gerbils, hamsters, bugs, spiders, mice... a
live library resident is very popular and a natural conversation starter
and focal point.
Unless your group is small give up using chairs for crafts. Use the floor
or just tables with kids standing. This allows more room for kids and
parents.
Display only books which you have read personally and are 'sure fire'. It
may be the only chance you get with this patron esp. js and yas.
Wear a nametag.
Move your "work" to the public service area as much as possible. This
makes you accessible.
Try to have extra copies of books you use in storytime. People will check
them out to reread at home if you offer this.
Purchase a large papercutter.
Purchase the highest quality staplers you can afford.
Get an overhead proj. and learn to tell shadow stories.
Don't use videos as part of your storyhour. Kids watch enough of them at
daycare and at home.
Have a permanent "things to do" place in your children's area. As
simple
as paper and crayns - to extra craft supplies. Designate one table as the
craftland.
Post finished crafts with dates from storytimes, even if only the sample.
Kids will like to see and remember what they have made and visitors will
be curious and enticed.
Change things around often, even if only table placement. It keeps the
area interesting and new.
Additional ideas may be sent to me directly or posted to the list.
Thanks,
Laurie Breitner
Children's Librarian
Monroe County Library System
Monroe, MI 48161
laurieb@monroe.lib.mi.us
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 18:51:21 -0500
From: Lesley Gaudreau <lesley@sealib.org>
Subject: Re: Endings for mystery nights
Hi all,
This topic (mystery nights) comes up over & over, but I have a specific
question that I haven't seen addressed. We've done several mys. nights,
but the ending is always somewhat awkward. We've let all teams finish &
then gathered & had each team explain their accusation and we've stopped
everyone when the first correct answer is handed in. The second way
works better than the first, but isn't perfect since I hate to cut off
teams that are engrossed in detective work :) So my question to those
of you who host mystery nights is what exactly do you do to finish up?
How does the end of the story go?
Thanks!
lesley
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The University is not engaged in making ideas safe for students.
It is engaged in making students safe for ideas.
- -- Clark Kerr, president of the University of California, 1961
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Lesley Gaudreau
Reference/Teen Librarian
Seabrook Library
lesley@sealib.org
lesley@seabrook.lib.nh.us
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Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 01:32:00 -0500 (EST)
From: Christine Zubak <czubak@lis.pitt.edu>
Subject: Re: Madeline party activities
I wanted to have a Madeline party this year but haven't. Some ideas I
had: a dress like Madeline or the Bad Hat contest. Also an inexpensive
(14.95?) daoll was put out at the time the new movie released and colud
be used as one prize. You could show the video if you have that
capability. Tina Zubak
On Tue, 16 Mar 1999, Linda s. Slaninka wrote:
> We are planning a Madeline 60th birthday party during National Library
> Week. Any suggestions for activities, games, crafts, whatever. This event
> is for families. Anyone have a good web site for Bemelmans or Madeline?
> TIA
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 22:29:04 EST
From: TrixyTreat@aol.com
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #645
I am currently writing a column of recommended books in the Los Angeles Times
called, "Check it Out!" . I used to write a weekly newspaper column
for a
small newspaper called, "As I was Saying..."
hope that helps.
ilene abramson
los angeles public library
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 20:37:39 -0500
From: katherine heylman <kheylman@apk.net>
Subject: Re: "dedicated volunteers"
In reply to Sharon Mensing's posting about the California parent who
overheard talk of replacing school librarians with dedicated volunteers:
I love the idea of "dedicated volunteers" to staff the school library.
Why not a "dedicated volunteer" to take the principal's place? Or a
d.v. to replace the school secretary. (Now that's a scary idea.) Of
course we all know there are hundreds of d.v.'s out there who are just
dying for a chance to have something useful -- and unpaid -- to do. As
a school librarian for over twenty years, I had a full-time aide. I
also had a lot of very good volunteers who shelved books and did other
miscellaneous tasks for which I was very grateful, but running the
library? Please! Are people in California crazy?
Kay Heylman, Cleveland Heights, OH
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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 12:36:17 EST
From: MGallo1369@aol.com
Subject: Re: ya signage
I have a YA neon sign in the YA room. The sign is different colors, flashes,
and says "Teen Center." If you would like more information or a
picture of it
let me
know.
Mina Gallo, YA Librarian
Beachwood Branch of CCPL
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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 14:27:42 -0500
From: "phyllis l. danko" <phyllis.danko@rscs.net>
Subject: Re: Library columns
our library uses "Dewey Dispatch" (from past Director)
Tami Farmer wrote:
>
> how about library links?
>
> _________________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 16:20:43 -0600
From: "Hicks, Marcia" <MHardmon@ci.greenville.tx.us>
Subject: Earth Day Songs
Dear Yaccers,
I need songs and activities appropriate for a preschool Earth Day
program. I've got plenty of stories, poems, but I seem to remember a
song from about 6 or 8 years ago called Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Does anyone know the words to this song? Also any other "cute" ideas.
TIA
Marcia Hicks
Children's Librarian
W. Walworth Harrison Public Library
Greenville, TX 75401
mhardmon@ci.greenville.tx.us <mailto:mhardmon@ci.greenville.tx.us>
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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 20:33:00 -0500 (EST)
From: germann <germann@sentex.net>
Subject: Library Helpers
Dear Pubyakkers,
Our branch is running its first library helpers program this spring. We have
some ideas but would like to ask you about activities that you have used
successfully.
Our program will run for eight weeks, once a week, and invites children 10
and over to participate. It is basically a library instruction program for
preteens and should include games, decorating the library, and small
projects to help the staff with their ongoing work. Of course, the idea is
to familiarize the kids with how the library is organized and how to find
the material that they want. We are located on one floor so this will
include all areas of the collection. The focus is on fun, fun, and more fun.
I know that the wise people on the list will have ideas/experience
concerning this so thanks in advance.
Ruth Germann
Cambridge Public Library
Cambridge, ON
germann@sentex.net
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:35:21 -0600 (CST)
From: Van Swol <vanswolc@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: storytime format
Dear Yakkers,
Okay, I've been lurking for a long time and am just about ready
to graduate with my MLIS at last.
Here is my question: How do you run a story time? I've seen only
my department head do them. She has a very, very simple craft for the
kids and they work on it while she reads them about 3 picture books. It
seems to me a waste of the lovely pictures in the books that way. When
that is done, she shows a movie or video. I don't think we have public
performance rights to most of what she shows--it's quite often an Arthur
video. And that's the whole thing.
Soon I'm hoping to be able to do my own story time, and would
like some other options and ideas to make it more...exciting?
interesting? something different, anyway. This just doesn't seem like
the best way to me, to run a story time. So I want to tap all the
expertise I've read on Pubyac.
Thanks for all the great ideas I've garnered in the past, and
thanks in advance for the great ideas I know I'll receive on this topic.
Constance VanSwol
Blue Island (IL) Public Library
vanswolc@sls.lib.il.us
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 01:12:40 -0500 (EST)
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
Subject: Re: Library columns
Or how about CHECK US OUT!
- jeri
On Wed, 24 Mar 1999, Armando Trejo wrote:
> Check it out!
>
>
> > I am preparing to start a weekly library column for our hometown
> >newspaper. I am searching for a name for the column. Any suggestions
> >from someone who currently
> >writes a column? Any titles or suggestions will be appreciated !!
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 15:42:29 -0500
From: Rachel Hyland <rhyland@farmington.lib.ct.us>
Subject: Issues and Controversies on File
Hello,
Does anyone have an opinion on the Facts on File news service: Issues
and Controversies on File for use with middle and high school students
in a public library setting? I'd appreciate any advice on whether to
purchase a subscription.
Thank you!
Rachel Hyland
Teen Services Librarian
Farmington Library
rhyland@farmington.lib.ct.us
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 16:44:06 -0500
From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale"
<earlmart@buzz.bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: ya signage
Have you given thought to a shape instead of a word? If the sign is to be
custom made, you might want to find some unique book-related symbol (NOT the
Rogaine guy...please!). Is there a distinguishing feature in your library or
town that could be a tie-in?
Personally, for this age, if I had enough money, I'd get a sign with the
following quote (but I'm sure it's cost and size would be prohibitive!):
"Those who do not read have no advantage over those who cannot." -Mark
Twain
Kirsten Martindale, (with apologies to Kirsten Edwards, with whom some of
you have me confused.)
From: Meloni <cmeloni@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
> My director wants me to purchase a neon sign for my ya corner... >
>
ng out on a whole lot of activities that other
people can enjoy, driving a wedge between yourself and many of your peers...
I am reluctant to stir up this hornet's nest, but I sense a trend developing
here where it's poliltically incorrect to suggest that maybe being
substantially overweight is something that would be good for teens - and the
rest of us - to avoid. There is the school of thought which holds that we
should be encouraging healthy behaviours and lifestyles, and I find it hard to
argue with. I am NOT suggesting we push anorexia, needless to say - it
clearly is as bad for people as the other extreme. And I like chocolate cake
too. I just don't think its helpful to our patrons to help them feel fine
about engaging in any kind of significantly self-destructive behaviour
patterns. OK - bring on the flamethrowers...
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 16:44:06 -0500
From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale"
<earlmart@buzz.bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: ya signage
Have you given thought to a shape instead of a word? If the sign is to be
custom made, you might want to find some unique book-related symbol (NOT the
Rogaine guy...please!). Is there a distinguishing feature in your library or
town that could be a tie-in?
Personally, for this age, if I had enough money, I'd get a sign with the
following quote (but I'm sure it's cost and size would be prohibitive!):
"Those who do not read have no advantage over those who cannot." -Mark
Twain
Kirsten Martindale, (with apologies to Kirsten Edwards, with whom some of
you have me confused.)
From: Meloni <cmeloni@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
> My director wants me to purchase a neon sign for my ya corner... >
>
ng out on a whole lot of activities that other
people can enjoy, driving a wedge between yourself and many of your peers...
I am reluctant to stir up this hornet's nest, but I sense a trend developing
here where it's poliltically incorrect to suggest that maybe being
substantially overweight is something that would be good for teens - and the
rest of us - to avoid. There is the school of thought which holds that we
should be encouraging healthy behaviours and lifestyles, and I find it hard to
argue with. I am NOT suggesting we push anorexia, needless to say - it
clearly is as bad for people as the other extreme. And I like chocolate cake
too. I just don't think its helpful to our patrons to help them feel fine
about engaging in any kind of significantly self-destructive behaviour
patterns. OK - bring on the flamethrowers...
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 14:37:47 -0800 (PST)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: KY stumper
On Thu, 25 Mar 1999, Baughman, Carol wrote:
> This is the first reference question I've ever anwered completely by
> e-mail (In my job I don't do much reference.) I have found the process
> fascinating. It shows what a marvelous tool the Internet really is, but
> it also shows that the Internet will never replace the expertise of a
> handful of good librarians!
:::Laughing::: But that's what the internet is -! A handful of good
librarians - connected as they never were in the past.
I like this image.
Kirsten Edwards
kirstedw@kcls.org
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 15:43:39 -0600
From: Andrew Finkbeiner <ANDREW@rockford.lib.il.us>
Subject: G.A. Henty
I recently received a catalog called "God's World Book Club." About
the
Henty books, it says, "Henty's protagonists are not perfect. They have
prejudices and values of their own time and station in life...I
recommend parents read these books along with their children, both for
historical information and perspectives and to enable discussions of the
attitudes and beliefs of the characters."
Andrew Finkbeiner
Rockford (IL) Public Library
andrew@rockford.lib.il.us
Visit our new website at http://www.rpl.rockford.org
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Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 01:38:03 -0500
From: "Charm Net" <jamiew@charm.net>
Subject: Knickerbocker
Recently, there was a discussion of Knickerbocker Glory, from Harry Potter.
I am now reading a book we recently added to our collection called The
Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson, another British import. Anyway,
Knickerbocker Glory plays a large part, and as it is also a fantasy tale,
perhaps this could tide some of your patrons over until the new Harry Potter
comes out. I have not read Harry Potter, and there is not a big demand at my
library, interestingly enough.
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