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Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 18:19:07 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #660
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Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 13:14:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>
Subject: Re: STARTS AND FINISHES
My begining is to the tune of Are you sleeping/where is thumbkin and
works best when the child is wearing a name tag:
"Where is (name)?
Where is (name)?
There you are
There you are
Hello and good morning/evening
Very nice to see you
Storytime. Storytime
My closing is "borrowed" from the Mickey Mouse Club (but don't tell
the
folks at Disney).
Now it's time to say goodbye
For Storytime is done
At the L-I-B
I'll be here next week
R-A-R
Are you?
Y, it's the li-brar-y.
David Serchay
Youth Service Librarian
Deerfield Beach Library
Broward County, FL
David Serchay
a013213t@bc.seflin.org
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Date: Mon, 05 Apr 1999 14:37:18 -0500
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: Charges for Borrowing Videos
Kirsten,
Hi! I have heard of many other libraries that do this. At first, I thought
the same way you did, but after awhile it din't faze me too much. Now at my
mother-in-laws library, they have titles they "rent". These titles are
best-seller's and you rent them for a week or two and the fee is $1.00/week.
I thought this was outlandish but she doesn't mind at all- to her it makes
perfect sense. Just goes to show, what you're used to....
mjs
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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, 5 Apr 1999 21:33:36 EDT
From: SVADAS4@aol.com
Subject: New idea for a storytime.....
I am thinking of proposing a new idea for a storytime in my library. It would
be for older children (grades 4-6). The stories read would be chapter books
(there are so many good ones that deserve to be read). There would be maybe
two or three 45 min. to 1 hour sessions per book. While the librarian is
reading the children would be given art supplies so they could
"quietly" work
while listening, if they want to. Has anyone ever done anything like this? If
so, I'd love to hear how it turned out and/or any suggestions for making it a
success. You can respond to the list or directly to me at SVADAS4@aol.com.
Thanks in advance! =8-)
Ann S.
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Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 15:14:59 -0400 (EDT)
From: Monica Anderson <mand@vlc.lib.mi.us>
Subject: New Children's Rooms
Hi PUBYAC gang --
I know you were all just asked about unusual or different ideas to
incorporate in a children's room. I saved the compiled responses, but
I'm hoping those of you with new or recently renovated children's rooms
will take a few minutes to answer the following questions for us as we
design a new children's room:
1. What's the ONE thing you did that you're really, really happy with?
2. What's the ONE thing you did that didn't work out the way you'd hoped?
3. What's the ONE thing you didn't do that you now wish you did?
Thanks for your help!
Monica Anderson, MILS
Youth Services Coordinator
Bay County Library System
mand@vlc.lib.mi.us
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Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 13:27:33 -0500
From: Cathy Ormsby <COrmsby@ci.sat.tx.us>
Subject: RE: unattended kids policy
There's a difference between limiting access to library materials and
programs and making policy which recognizes the need for children to have
proper supervision. My assumption is, based on the states I have lived in,
that most states have laws regarding ages at which children may be left
unattended. A child who is just at the library and not participating in a
library sponsored program is unattended. I would base policy on your
state's laws regarding supervision of minors. Also, parents must realize
that the library is not necessarily safe, and that libraries are in no way
able, legally or practically, to act in loco parentis (I sure hope I spelled
that right!)
Cathy Ormsby
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Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 11:01:14 -0400
From: Doriene Malloy <doriene@bgpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: more on storytimes
Hello, all! I have been reading with interest how everyone does their storytime.
It's made me curious...how long does your preschool stroy time last?
I inherited an actual story HOUR format...tried to change it once and the
parents got mad. I'd like to try again (this is a relatively new set of
parents), and would appreciate and suggestions or other input!
Thanks,
Doriene Malloy
Beech Grove Public Library
1102 Main Street
Beech Grove IN 46107
317-788-4203
317-788-0489 (fax)
doriene@bgpl.lib.in.us
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Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 12:41:13 -0400 (EDT)
From: Nanci Milone <milone@noblenet.org>
Subject: Re: Charges for Borrowing Videos
Kirsten,
Our library does not charge for videos, but the library in the town I
live does. It's only $1.00 per week, which isn't bad. I'm still not
sure I agree with such practice however. I'm not sure I see the point.
I think the logic behind why it began is because videos were so
expensive at one time. Now they're cheeper than books, so I don't know
why they still do it.
Nanci
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Nanci Milone | Peabody Institute Library
Young Adult Librarian | Peabody, Massachusetts
milone@noblenet.org | *North of Boston Library Exchange*
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Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 15:39:10 EDT
From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
Subject: Re:school assignments and the public library
Being smack dab in the midst of science fair project time....this is an issue
that we constantly struggle with. Much of the nonfiction that is written for
teens especially is geared towards school reports. Does that mean since we
are a public library we don't purchase it? Of course not! If we have even
one patron ask for a book on a particular subject we will try to see if we
can find a book and order it for them. It doesn't matter if that patron is
six or sixty six. We strive to find quality, accurate nonfiction especially
when we know it is being used for assignments.
Our mission is to provide patrons with the information that they request.
Seems sorta simple if you look at it that way.
Ilene Lefkowitz
Youth Services Librarian
Mount Olive Public Library
Ilefkowitz@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 05 Apr 1999 18:17:13 -0600
From: Carolyn Groves <cgroves@will.state.wy.us>
Subject: Storytime format
In my previous posting I did not mean to infer that all fingerplays, crafts,
etc. are BAD, just that in my opinion (as someone who has been woking in
libraires and with kids for about 10 years) that kids are not as concerned
about "themes" as adults sometimes are...I agree that "book
breaks" are
important and useful, however, I still think that books are the most
important things I can share with children in a public library storytime.
Carolyn Groves Winkler, MLS 5/99
Teton County Library
Jackson, WY
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Date: Mon, 05 Apr 1999 16:27:22 -0700
From: "REBECCA HIGGERSON" <RHIGGERSON@sacramento.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: YA's and the Internet
1.] We do not use filters.
2.] We've had Internet access (eight "adult" computers and four
"kids" computers) since Spring 1995, and in the beginning there were
plenty of children and teens accessing Playboy and swimsuit model sites, etc.
But the novelty eventually wore off and we haven't really had any complaints
about children or teens in a very long time. About a year ago we added privacy
screens to our kids computers and haven't had any parent complaints that I'm
aware of either.
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Rebecca Higgerson
Youth Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library
828 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
rhiggerson@sacramento.lib.ca.us
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Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 15:51:38 -0400
From: karp@tln.lib.mi.us
Subject: children's authors
I have been approached by my local PTA President to suggest
some names of children's authors who do school visits. She is
looking for someone who would do both small classroom
workshops and large assembly-type presentations -- spanning a
two-three day committment. Has anyone heard of or seen
someone who fits that description? She emailed Patricia Polacco
and Ms. Polacco is already booked for all of 1999 and some of
2000! Wow. Some names we came across while browsing
websites were Laurie Halse Anderson, Elaine Moore, Lois
Szymanski or more known: Robert Munsch and Kevin O"Malley.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated and in advance, let
me say thank you so much for your time. If I do receive any
positive suggestions, I will gladly post the names. Please reply to
Margi Karp Opperer at karp@tln.lib.mi.us.
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Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 14:11:02 -0500 (CDT)
From: Rachel Jones <rvlj@gslis.utexas.edu>
Subject: Re: Fat
> Why should everyone be thin? Fat people, believe it or not, are often as
> healthy or healthier than thinner people. They even have good relationships
> with their lovers, family members and friends--shocking as that may seem!!!
> They don't need 'hard work, self control and a support group' to be
> productive, happy members of society just because someone thinks they
> should'nt be fat.
As someone who dieted throughout her teen years, making myself miserable
in the process, I completely agree. Funny, when I decided to stop
dieting and say phooey to "hard work and self-control," I regained my
health and sanity.
The book "Overcoming Overeating" and any of Geneen Roth's books teach
self-acceptance and a no-dieting approach.
Rachel Jones
rvlj@gslis.utexas.edu
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Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 14:30:32 -0500 (CDT)
From: Bromann <bromannj@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: story time format
I always thought story time was just listening to stories. That's what I
got when I was younger and always had a hard time paying attention. I
thought it was great when I did a summer practicum and found out there
could be music and fingerplays and games, too. I do agree that straight
books can work. I do it for Saturday Stories , but for only 15 minutes
and they are all participatory stories or ones with props and the age
range is older. I have seen a guest storyteller at our library work with
the preschoolers by just telling stories and most got pretty anxious.
But most of all, I don't see what is wrong with using fingerplays and
songs that are also available as materials to be checked out from the
library. The library is not just for reading, it is for learning, and
what is wrong with learning some fun rhymes and games, along with some
good books? But then, what is wrong with just reading or telling stories
if it works?
Jennifer Bromann
Head of Youth Services
Burbank, IL
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Date: Mon, 05 Apr 1999 12:54:29 -0700
From: Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
Subject: Next summer reading question
Hello to all -
Last year when I posted a question about summer reading, I got a reply from
a library which had kids check off a list of activities. That was a
different bulding, different email account, and different computer ago for
me, so I've lost the original posting.
Could the libray that used the list (I seem to recall it was when, where,
what I read or something like that) respond to me directly?
I'm always looking for new ideas for SR and that one sounded fun.
TIA!
Jan Wall
janw @norby.latah.lib.id.us
Latah County District Library
Moscow ID 83843
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Date: Mon, 05 Apr 1999 14:42:41 -0500
From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: unattended kids policy
Eve,
Hi! The PL I was at for over 3 years has a very well written unattended
children policy. The library requires that the kids be there for a specific
library-related purpose- i.e. can't just be sitting in a chair staring off
into space or playing hide and go seek. If a child is doing nothing and space
is at a prime, they may very well be asked to leave. There was a part in the
policy where if we had to kick a child out for "x" number of days,
then they
must have a parent accompany them first time they return. We also required
kids to be accompanied by a parent if they had been asked to leave 3 times.
The length of time they had to be accompanied varied from 1 month to
forever. This sounds more drastic than it was. I might be able to get you a
copy of the policy if you're interested.
mjs
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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, 5 Apr 1999 12:17:53 -0500
From: chserv@galaxy.pub-lib.ci.arlington.tx.us
Subject: Re: Drama Group
Try to get a commitment from your participants at the beginning of the project
so that they know what they are getting into. But as a backup (since some-
one will still back out at the last minute), double cast each part. You might
plan on giving two performances so that each cast gets a chance to shine and
you can still have the security of two performers for each part.
I myself prefer Readers Theatre for this age. They don't have to memorize
lines. You don't need to get into elaborate sets and costumes (although
you can, if you want to.) A substitute can quickly step in to fill a
vacancy. Scripts are rather plentiful. You can use scripts from puppet
plays, adaptations of books, or scripts developed by Aaron Shepherd on his
website: www.aaronshep.com/rt I usually have to kids come for an hour a day
for a week. The last day, families are invited to come hear the
"performances."
Barrie Alguire
Children's Librarian
Southwest Branch Arlington Public Library
Arlington, Texas
balguire@hotmail.com
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